Baylie – Columbia, Mississippi Senior Portraits

Baylie is a senior at Columbia Academy in Columbia, Mississippi. We first met Baylie’s family when we photographed her older sister, Taylor, for her senior portraits. We were excited to be able to work with Baylie this go round! Good luck starting college next year, Baylie!

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John and Leah – Natchitoches, Louisiana Wedding Photographer

You really just never know what kind of weather you’ll get in Louisiana in the winter. The previous two January weekends were sunny and warm. Unfortunately, a rainstorm brought in a cold snap just before John and Leah’s wedding. This is why you have to mentally prepare yourself for last minute changes to your “ideal” wedding. You can be the ultimate planner or control freak (hello, Leah, I’m your kindred spirit!), but, at some point with a wedding, you just have to let go and recognize that the entire day is about celebrating your love and your marriage with your closest family and friends. John and Leah did just that. Yes, it was freezing cold with a biting wind. But it was beyond obvious that these two were just happy to be married and to be celebrating with their loved ones. That. That’s what makes an AMAZING wedding!

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Vendors:
Ceremony: First United Methodist Church, Natchitoches, Louisiana
Reception: Prudhomme-Rouquier House
Hair: Andrea Flenniken, Tangles Salon
Makeup: Samantha Pinder Makeup Artistry
Dress: Hers Bridal
Floral Decor: Mandy Cathey Weddings and Events
Wedding Coordinator: Mandy Cathey Weddings and Events
DJ: Wrinkle Free Entertainment
Catering: McKnight Family
Bride’s Cake: Emelda Odom
Groom’s Cake: GeorgieGirl Cakery
Bar: Maggio’s Package Liquor
Rentals: Maison Louisiane Catering
Calligraphy: Shannan Inman of Paperglaze Calligraphy
Lodging: Chateau St. Denis

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Sheree’s Sweet Sixteen – Columbia, Mississippi Photographers

Birthdays are always special, but Sheree is celebrating her Sweet Sixteen. Her birthday also happens to fall on New Year’s Eve (happy birthday a day early!). She wanted to commemorate this time in her life with a photo session, and we were happy to accommodate! We met up with her in downtown Hattiesburg and hit a few of our favorite spots…

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  • LindaDecember 30, 2018 - 8:39 pm

    Beautiful pics of Sheree!ReplyCancel

Tips on Choosing Your Wedding Venue

Wedding planning can be overwhelming. There’s a lot to think about and plan for, so we are understanding when couples tell us they feel frustrated during the planning process. We’re not wedding planners, but, as photographers, we’re there throughout the wedding day so we see the frustrations that arise.  Plus, we know what makes a good photo. ;)  And, let’s be honest…photos are important because they’re the only thing that will last after the wedding day other than the “married” status.

To help out those embarking on the wedding planning adventure, we’ve decided to write a few posts giving tips and advice.  Since your wedding venue is one of the most important aspects of your wedding day, we’ve decided to start there.  Sure, you want a place that is gorgeous and fits your style.  I mean, who doesn’t want to get married in a beautiful venue?

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But you also have to consider a few other things that can make or break the ultimate wedding day experience…

1. Make sure you have enough space for your guests.

This is one of the most important things to consider…venue size. If you try to cram 150 people into a venue that should really only fit 75, everyone will be miserable. Venues will typically tell couples how many their venue can hold, but keep in mind that number is usually the max.  You don’t want to be at a venue’s maximum number if you can help it.  Your photographer will also have a hard time keeping up with the action if they’re constantly having to shoulder their way through the crowd.

Ultimately, you want to make sure there’s enough space for the party you’re envisioning.

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2. Consider the weather possibilities.

With the weather in Louisiana, you can’t always be sure what to expect, but you can pretty much count on extreme heat in the June/July/August. If having an outdoor wedding ceremony and reception is important, then your guests will appreciate it if you select a month other than June/July/August. The same for the colder months of December/January/February. Sure, we’ve had 80 degree weather in January, but you can’t guarantee a warm winter. So, if you want a winter wedding, be considerate of your guests and select a venue that has a heated option.

You also have to consider the chances of rain. Having a back-up plan in case of rain is very important. If there isn’t a back-up spot, you may end up with the added expense of renting tents, and it may be so last minute that you can’t find a tent to rent. If your venue of choice has a back-up space in case of rain, you still need to consider whether or not it will hold everyone you’ve invited. Refer back to tip #1.

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3. Be aware of rules for wedding ceremonies in a church!

If having your ceremony photographed is important, then be aware that some churches have VERY strict rules. There are at least two churches we know in the Shreveport-Bossier City area that do not allow photographers to shoot within the sanctuary. In those churches, your photographer will have to either stand in the foyer (staying off the sanctuary carpet even) to photograph every aspect of the ceremony or will have to remain in the balcony for all ceremony photos.

While some churches allow you to fake the photos after, what’s the point? You can’t get back the smile as you walk down the aisle or the giggle you guys shared when your dad hands you off to your groom. If your heart is set on a church ceremony, be sure to ask what the rules are beforehand and make your peace with it.

Some churches also do not allow more than 15 minutes of photography following the ceremony.  That means you’ll need to have all of your family formals completed within that 15 minute time frame or you will need to photograph them before the ceremony.  If you’re only including your close family (think parents, siblings, and grandparents), then this 15 minute limitation won’t likely be an issue. But, if you want to include aunts, uncles, and other extended family, then you’ll need more than 15 minutes.

In case you’re wondering, typical church rules include: 1) photographer may stand at the front to photograph the processional before moving to the back for the remainder of the ceremony and 2) use of flash only during processional and recessional. Those are common rules that are easily worked around by professional wedding photographers, so, if those are your church’s only rules, you’re good to go!

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4. There are benefits to having your ceremony and reception at the same place.

If you have your ceremony and reception at the same place, then you cut down on time needed to get from one place to another. Talk about a huge help to the wedding day timeline! Not having to drive between locations will help you to get to your party even faster.  You’ll also save money by not having two venue fees.

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5. Think about the background.

When you’re looking at potential venues, take a moment to get a 360 degree view of the place.  Don’t just consider what the guests will see as they watch your ceremony.  You’ll want to also think about what’s in the background as you’re walking down the aisle.  For example, we’ve had ceremonies where there were parked cars behind the guests.  That meant, there were parked cars in the back of the processional photos.  If that sort of thing will bother you after the fact, then you might want to reconsider that venue or that ceremony spot at that venue.

6. Don’t forget about the groom!

Most venues have a space for the bride to get ready, but not all venues have a space for the guys to get ready.  I know, I know.  The guys only take a few minutes to get ready, right?  But it’s the groom’s day, too.  So it’s just as important to photograph the groom hanging out with his friends before the ceremony as it is to photograph the bride with her friends.  And a closet doesn’t count.

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We hope these tips will help you when selecting your wedding venue.  We have a couple more blogs planned to help with the wedding planning processing, but we’re happy to answer any questions you may have on the subject!  Just shoot us an email at info@wearethebergs.com and we’ll either write a post specifically answer the question. Or we’ll do a Frequently Asked Questions post if the response is short and doesn’t needs its own blog post.

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Layton & Corey – Shreveport Louisiana Wedding Photographers

It’s Thanksgiving, so we want to share something we’re grateful for. Today, among many other things, we’re thankful that we’re able to meet so many wonderful people through photography. Not only have we met so many interesting personalities, we’ve also become friends with many of our clients and other vendors, including other photographers. We’re also thankful that we get to work with incredible families over and over again. On Saturday, we were able to work with the Harrington family for our second time. We photographed Haley and Mike’s wedding in October 2015. Now, three years later, we were able to work with Corey, Haley’s younger sister, to photograph Corey and Layton’s wedding. There are hundreds of photographers in Louisiana, so, when a family chooses us for a second time, we’re incredibly honored…and thankful. Not only because we love photographing weddings but also because we have yet to work with a nightmare client. The Harringtons are far from a nightmare. They’re the epitome of a fun, loving, and supportive family. (In fact, we think they are pretty dino-mite!!!)

That’s enough chatter! I’m sure you guys are getting ready to eat more turkey or you’re prepping for a nap, so let’s get to the good stuff…

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Ceremony: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Reception Venue: Silver Lake Ballroom

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