Donnna CoulonJun 29, 20215 minCoordinating Colors: What to wear for family photosThe million-dollar question we get from most often… “what do we wear?!”
Donnna CoulonJun 23, 202123 minNumber Two: We All Have S.H.I.T.After an incredible response online and continued airing out of S.H.I.T., I decided to invite just a handful of clients to get involved too.
Donnna CoulonJun 22, 20213 minLife is a Journey, Not a Destination - Tips for planning a destination wedding!Destination weddings have become more and more common in the modern century.
Donnna CoulonJun 20, 20214 minPreparing for a Summer Photoshoot: Avoid the Louisiana swamp @ss & looking like a mess! What do you do when you’ve got no choice but to shoot your engagement session in the middle of summer in south Louisiana?
Donnna CoulonJun 11, 20213 minA Modern Take on a Roaring 20s WeddingI’ve seen blogs online with a “HOW TO” guide on throwing the perfect 20’s party, but that’s not what I want this to be.
Donnna CoulonJun 7, 20214 minPlanning a destination engagement session: Tips and things to consider before you book your flights!We love to travel and destination sessions give us the chance to capture our couples experiencing new places together!
Donnna CoulonJun 7, 20213 minMore to Love: Why bringing “extras” to your bridal session is recommended! I love bridal sessions because it gives me a chance to get to know a bride, and sometimes even her bridal party, a little more intimately.
Donnna CoulonJun 4, 20216 minBeing a working mom is hard. Being honest about it is harder! Facebook is a facade & I'm fessing up!I am guilty of letting the world see only the good aspects of my life and leaving the rest behind smoke and mirrors.
Donnna CoulonJun 1, 20214 minYoung Military Love: Why you should stop saying "happy" Memorial DayIn this career, I’ve photographed many military weddings and recently had the chance to photograph a military engagement session!
Donnna CoulonMay 19, 20214 minThe value in a vendor who values your story: Dance inspired wedding photos for a bride & her sailor!Sadi and Caleb's ceremony was set at a historically famous wedding "venue" in South Louisiana; Oak and Pine Alley in St. Martinville.
Donnna CoulonMay 18, 20214 minCINCO DE MAY-DO: Tequilla, Tacos, & A Wedding To Remember!Stefanie and she talked to me about plans for a Cinco De Mayo wedding [less than 2 months away!]
Donnna CoulonMay 12, 20213 minDon’t sweat the small stuff! Today, I’ve decided I’ll be using Shelley’s attitude as a blueprint for myself moving forward and encourage couples to embrace this attitude
Donnna CoulonMay 11, 20214 minManifesting the Happy in your Happily Ever After - Even if married life isn't what you expectedWe get a front-row seat to watch the most beautiful love stories unfold. We meet couples at a time when they are young and so in love.
Donnna CoulonApr 20, 20213 minPose Variety Over Clothes Variety: When it Comes to Outfits - Less is More! I mentioned in a previous blog about 2 outfits being our recommendation. I briefly talked about why, but allow me to go on a visual tangent!
Donnna CoulonApr 19, 20215 minEmbracing the Unexpected: In Your Photos and in Life!Remembering memories from the best session I’ve ever been a part of - one with Jules and Kylie from the fall before they got engaged!
Donnna CoulonApr 14, 20214 minDon’t Overthink Your Engagement Session Location; The "What" is More Important Than the "Where"All you have to decide on is the most perfect spot for this once-in-a-lifetime session that will be on your walls for the rest of your lives
Donnna CoulonApr 6, 20213 minCloudy Day Bridals & Why Rain Doesn’t Have to Ruin Your Bridal SessionBridal sessions often revolve around the calendar; when the bridal gown arrives, how soon alterations are finished, etc.
Donnna CoulonMar 31, 20214 minWhat Do I Wear? Inspiration for Styling Your Engagement Session! Figuring out how to style your engagements is completely and totally up to you, but we've put together a few ideas for guidance.
Donnna CoulonMar 26, 20214 minHow to Pull Off a Surprise Wedding!A bride asked me to photograph the reactions of her guests that would have no idea there was a wedding planned at all!
Donnna CoulonMar 23, 20216 minWedding Exits and Why You Can't Fake It AnymoreHaving seen such a variety of exit’s done well (and not so well), we’ve learned a few tips and tricks for the perfect wedding exit!