Donnna Coulon
Coordinating Colors: What to wear for family photos
The million-dollar question we get from most often… “what do we wear?!”
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Donnna Coulon
- Jun 23, 2021
- 23 min
Number 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 Coulon
- Jun 22, 2021
- 3 min
Life 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 Coulon
- Jun 19, 2021
- 4 min
Preparing 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 Coulon
- Jun 10, 2021
- 3 min
A Modern Take on a Roaring 20s Wedding
I’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 Coulon
- Jun 7, 2021
- 4 min
Planning 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 Coulon
- Jun 6, 2021
- 3 min
More 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 Coulon
- Jun 4, 2021
- 6 min
Being 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 Coulon
- Jun 1, 2021
- 4 min
Young Military Love: Why you should stop saying "happy" Memorial Day
In this career, I’ve photographed many military weddings and recently had the chance to photograph a military engagement session!
Donnna Coulon
- May 19, 2021
- 4 min
The 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 Coulon
- May 17, 2021
- 4 min
CINCO 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 Coulon
- May 12, 2021
- 3 min
Don’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 Coulon
- May 11, 2021
- 4 min
Manifesting the Happy in your Happily Ever After - Even if married life isn't what you expected
We 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 Coulon
- Apr 20, 2021
- 3 min
Pose 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 Coulon
- Apr 19, 2021
- 5 min
Embracing 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 Coulon
- Apr 13, 2021
- 4 min
Don’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 Coulon
- Apr 6, 2021
- 3 min
Cloudy Day Bridals & Why Rain Doesn’t Have to Ruin Your Bridal Session
Bridal sessions often revolve around the calendar; when the bridal gown arrives, how soon alterations are finished, etc.
Donnna Coulon
- Mar 31, 2021
- 4 min
What 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 Coulon
- Mar 26, 2021
- 4 min
How 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 Coulon
- Mar 23, 2021
- 6 min
Wedding Exits and Why You Can't Fake It Anymore
Having 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!
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