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Drama, Love, and Lights. Bailey and Kade’s Engagement Session in Jennings, LA

Love stories are as unique as the couples that create them. Bailey and Kade, who share a deep passion for drama and the arts,...

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Sarah’s Bridal Session, a Journey at Jungle Gardens, Avery Island

In the heart of Louisiana, nestled on the enchanting Avery Island, Melissa Butler Photography had the privilege of capturing a timeless bridal session for...

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Capturing Timeless Elegance: Kory’s Nostalgic Bridal Session

In the world of wedding photography, there’s something truly magical about capturing the essence of a bride’s personality and the uniqueness of her love...

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Lafayette, La Wedding Photography Longville

Every once in a while in the middle of an ordinary world, we come to find a fairytale. Allie and Jacob said their I...

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Engagement Session Lafayette, LA photographer

I love new and unique locations. It stirs up the creativity while I push my personal limits. I captured Bailey and Kade at an...

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Crowley Opera House Maternity Photography

I met this gorgeous momma during “Covid” when I captured Neekee and Kadron’s wedding. I was so excited when she mentioned that she wanted...

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Sunny Meade Louisiana Wedding

Bailey and Kade said their I Do’s at the beautiful Sunny Meade located in Scott, Louisiana. I love everything about this couple. Their genuine...

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Bridals

Brittany’s Bridal Portraits, Wedding Photographer, Jungle Gardens Louisiana

Brittany messaged me and said she saw a low key vibe to her bridal session. Fairy in the woods. I got a very boho...

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Weddings

Kory and Alix Southern Oaks Plantation Wedding New Orleans Lafayette, LA Wedding Photographer

lix and Kory’s wedding at Southern Oaks Plantation was one of those weddings that I dreamt about as a little girl. It was filled with...

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Bridals

Kory’s Bridal Session Lafayette, LA Wedding Photographer

I never imagined when Mrs. Delahoussaye hired me to capture her granddaughter’s birthday party at Indulge a year ago, that I would come to...

Engagements

Meagan and Lane Lake Martin Engagement Session Lafayette LA Wedding Photographer

Lane and Meagan met me at Lake Martin for their engagement session. This local landmark screams Louisiana with the cypress trees emerging from the...

Bridals

Brittany’s Avery Island Jungle Gardens Bridal Session Lafayette, LA Wedding Photographer

I can not really express how excited and nervous I was to shoot Brittany’s bridals. And I had no doubt it would be epic...

Weddings

Max and Alexandra . Cypress Grove Wedding . Eunice, LA . Wedding Photographer

On the 2nd of June, I left Lafayette and headed to Eunice to capture the wedding of Alexandra and Max.  They were wed at...

Engagements

Brittany and Coyle Engagement Session, Lafayette LA Wedding Photographer

Brittany and Coyle will be getting married at Cypress Grove on my birthday!  So right off the bat, I knew this couple and I...

Maternity

Krystal Maternity Session, Lake Martin Louisiana Photographer

Krystal and Jance have prayed for this life for many years.  Their oldest will be 9 years old when this precious gift is born. ...

Bridals

Alexandra’s Bridal Portraits at L’Eglise Erath, LA

Alexandra chose L’Eglise in Erath, LA as the location to capture her bridal portraits.  It is such a gorgeous, quaint location… filled with pops of...

Weddings

Madeline and Avery Wed part 2… Lafayette, LA wedding photographer The Gouguenheim

Madeline and Avery were wed at The Gouguenheim in New Iberia, LA on the most beautiful day. The venue itself is gorgeous… from the...

Weddings

Madeline and Avery Wedding Day part 1… Lafayette, LA wedding photographer The Gouguenheim

Madeline and Avery were wed at The Gouguenheim in New Iberia, LA on the most beautiful day.  The venue itself is gorgeous… from the large...

Engagements

Cypress Grove Engagement Session Lafayette Wedding Photographer

I met Alexandra via a facebook post… we met in person at a bridal show held at Rip Van Winkle Gardens .  She was so...

Portraits

Wild ONE Lafayette, LA Family Photographer

Well, when I met this sweet boy months ago, my first thought was Max…. like from Where the Wild Things Are.  Looks like his...

Engagements

Lafayette, Louisiana Engagement Photography Woodlawn Chapel Maurice

I met Madeline and Avery at one of my most favorite wedding venues in the area… Woodlawn Chapel in Maurice, LA.  Woodlawn is actually...

Weddings

Lafayette, Louisiana Wedding Photographer Gorgeous Fall Wedding

I have known Elizabeth for years… I was her preceptor on my home nursing unit.  She is such a sweet young woman, with such...

Maternity

Lafayette, LA Maternity Newborn Photography

Such a glowing gorgeous mamma to be.  I met this sweet couple at Moncus Park in Lafayette, LA.  It is one of my go...

Weddings

Lafayette Louisiana Wedding Photographer ~ Gonzales, LA Winter Wedding

Goal for 2018 blog!  My word it’s been nearly a year since I have typed up a page.  That’s what life with a 7,...

Maternity

Lafayette Louisiana Maternity Photographer

Such a beautiful momma… she was beyond glowing for her session.  The weather was brisk and windy, but she handled the elements like a...

Newborn

Victoria Anne ~ Louisiana Newborn Photography

Miss Victoria arrived this summer.  She was the smallest of my 3 in weight and length, making her my chubbiest newborn.  I love watching...

Weddings

Mostellar Wedding Lafayette, LA Wedding Photographer

Arriving on the day of their wedding, I felt like I had known this couple for years.  Their day was filled with love, emotion,...

Weddings

Lafayette, LA Wedding Photographer

We made it!  15+ hour drive… 2 kids, a cat, and a U-Haul.  We are officially Lafayette residents.  I can not express in words how excited...

Maternity

Charlotte, NC Maternity Photography Sharon, SC

This is the third time I have had the honor of capturing this gorgeous couple.  I first shot their engagement photos, and then their...

Photography

2015 Favorite Images… Charlotte, NC Wedding Photographer

Here are a few of my favorite images from 2015.  A mix of newborn, child, family, maternity, and wedding photography.    

Weddings

Powell Wedding Brakefield at Riverwalk in Rock Hill, SC

A small sneak into the wedding of Jen and Shawn.  Their reception was held at the gorgeous Brakefield at Riverwalk in Rock Hill, SC.

Weddings

Chandler Wedding Colonel Francis Beatty Park Matthews, NC

We were blessed with only a smidge of rain at the start of our day, and a clear cool evening for this wedding.  Jamie...

Boudoir

Charlotte, NC Boudoir Photography

Boudoir sessions are one way to make yourself feel good about your body.  Sound silly?  It seems like it would be the opposite!  But...

Engagements

Jacob and Kelsey Engagement… Charlotte, NC Wedding Photographer

I met Jacob and and Kelsey at their home in Chester, SC.  They are one of my 2016 couples.  I can not wait for...

Photography

Weekly Winner at the Snap Society

This capture of mine was chosen as one of the weekly winners at the Snap Society.  I could not be more proud!!

Family

Saine Family York, SC Bush N Vine Farm

This family commands amazing light!  It followed us throughout our session, helping to create the most beautiful images.  One of my favorite sessions of...

Weddings

Wisher Gray Wedding… The Lodge at Cherokee Farms Clover, SC

      What a sweet, kind couple.  They were blessed with hurricane rains on their wedding day.  People say rain on your wedding...

Weddings

Elizabeth and Lee… Charlotte, NC Engagement Photography

I met Elizabeth and Lee at their wedding venue The Farm at Brush Harbor located in Concord, NC right outside of Charlotte, NC.  I...

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Keep it simple sweetheart.  KISS.  The motto for their marriage.  I love it ~ and I love them!  It was such an emotional day...

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One image… Rock Hill, SC Newborn Photographer

Those first days… tiny squeaks, soft skin, baby lotion.

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Mikaela Senior Session… Concord, NC Senior Photographer

A tiny sneak into our amazing senior session last night with miss M.  The light last night was nearly as amazing as her.  I...