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5 ways to help a new mom | Ruston Louisiana Baby Photographer
Have you ever wondered how you can help a new mom out? As a family and newborn photographer in north Louisiana, I’ve got FIVE tips for you!
1. Bring her a meal to feed her family! Not having to worry about meals is a huge relief.
2. Pick up her groceries so she doesn’t have to worry about lugging all the kids to the store
3. Take a load off of her by watching her kids so she can get an uninterrupted nap, or even just a shower! She’ll thank you for sure!
4. Come by and do some quick cleaning for her- vacuum, mop, laundry, etc.
5. Just be there for moral support. Avoid comments like breast is best or comments about her body and/or how tired she looks. Rather, let her know how great of a job she is doing. The newborn stage is overwhelming and exhausting. The last thing she needs is someone telling her she’s doing it all wrong.
What would you add to this list??

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July 22, 2022
Mary and Larry | The Barn at Big Oak Hill Ranch Wedding

The wedding of Mary and Larry at The Barn at Big Oak Hill Ranch was one that I won’t easily forget. This wedding venue nestled in the country out in Magnolia Arkansas is a stunning one.

Their day was centered around friends and family celebrating the love these two share. It was joy to be there to help preserve this day for a lifetime. There is something about love being celebrated with family and friends that just doesn’t get old. To see the joy and excitment on each face, how proud the parents are, the grandparents, each family member just beaming.

Everyone worked tirelessly to make this day go smoothly. There is nothing like a team of vendors that come together and help each other keep things smooth.

Vendors:
Cakes- Little Things by Lee Bakery
Venue- The Barn at Big Oak Hill Ranch
Suits- Michaels Men’s Store in Homer, La
Flowers and Decor- Wedding Beyond Decor by Tierra
Photographer- Courtney Dexter Photography

Thank you for the privilege to photograph such a special day in your life. It is something I do not take lightly. I wish you two all the happiness in the world!!

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Xoxo,

Courtney

July 18, 2022
Mary and Larry | A Downtown Homer Louisiana Engagement Session

Mary and Larry’s engagement session took place in downton Homer, Louisiana. This small town in North Louisiana has much to offer as far as photography goes because of the beautiful courthouse and the lovely buildings that surround the square. This historic town is marked with character and charm.

Mary and Larry are getting married July 16th in Magnolia Arkansas at the Big Barn at Oak Hill Ranch. We are so thrilled to be able to capture this incredible day for them and know they are going to make the most lovely bride and groom.

We started their engagment session at the courthouse in downtown Homer and worked our way across town stopping at unique places that we felt would help to create a gorgeous images for them. One location in particular was my personal favorite. While scouting out the area I found a crepe myrtle tree, on the side of the road, near an abandonded house. This wasn’t ideal, but I felt the tree had the potential to be epic. And let me tell you, it was! This set of images are my favorite of their entire session and I am just so thrilled we stopped!

The gorgeous architechture, the lovely couple, the amazing light we got at the end made this one of my top favorite couples sessions to date. I love the images we got and I am so proud of us all!

Now let’s get you two married!!!

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July 11, 2022
Our family photos by Angela Lloyd Photography | South Arkansas Photographer

We had the incredible privelege of being able to swap family photos with Angela Lloyd. An amazing photographer based out of South Arkansas. She is the sweetest person you’ll ever meet and we loved every second of our time together.

We met out on her family’s land in Lewisville Arkansas where she started photographing our family. Once we were finished we swapped out and I photographed her family. You can see those here.

She was so wonderful with our kids and even mananaged some smiles out of Emma. Which, if you know her, you know that is a feat. She is as goofy as they come at home, but once we are in public she is so shy. We were afraid we wouldn’t get any smiles out of her, but Angela worked her magic and right at the end (when we finaly got to be close-ish to the cows) she warmed up and let her get some great photos that I wil cherish forever.

Thank you again, Angela, for these amazing images of us. I love them so much!!

July 5, 2022
Kinlee is 6 months | Minden Louisiana Photographer

Oh sweet Kinlee, how are you six months?? Well, actually at this point she’s close to eight months because someone forgot to blog her session. I won’t name any names. haha
Ok, yes, it was me. I forgot all about this sweet session. My own niece. Wow.

Kinlee has been such a joy in our family. All the kids just love her to pieces. Her sweet smiles, those beautiful eyes. We just love you Kinlee Boo.

We did her little milestone session out on my parents land in Shongaloo, Louisiana. Just as the knockout roses were blooming and the summer sun was not yet in it;s full strength. Techinicallly it wasn’t summer yet but it was still nice and warm. We were all nice and sweaty by the time we were finished. But that’s just part of being a photographer
in Louisiana. I always tell my clients that I’m glad I’m not the one in front of the camera. HA! I always look a mess when I’m finished.

Kinlee did so good for her little session and even gave off some sweet smiles. We love you sweet Kinlee girl.

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June 27, 2022
A sweet summer family session | Homer Louisiana Family Photographer

It’s week two for our YouTube channel! Today we are featuring this sweet summer family session with three littles. This session was done right outside of Homer, Louisiana. If you’re ever been to Homer around July 4th and have seen the incredible flag display, this family plays a part in setting that up!

Take a look and be sure to like and subscribe!

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June 23, 2022
Bossier City Louisiana Newborn Photographer | Courtney Dexter Photography

Hey there! I’m so glad you’re here!!

If you haven’t already heard, we have created a YouTube channel to share more images from our work in sweet slideshow form. We hope you stick around and enjoy them as much as we do!

This session in particular was an in-home newborn session in Bossier City, Louisiana. We had a beautiful day with gorgeous natural light to work with. I loved it all and I’m so excited for you to see it!

Check it out here!!

Thanks so much for your love and support! To book your in-home newborn session, click here

June 17, 2022
The Williams Wedding | Carriage House at Big Oak Hill Ranch

April 30th I had the incredible priviledge of helping Misty Swilley Photography by being a second shooter for the Williams wedding at the Carriage House at Big Oak Hill Ranch. It was an honor to assist in capturing such a lovely day! The florals were arranged by Brianna Belton Design. She did an outstanding job! Everything was so gorgerous and I just loved the venue. All the white shiplap, brick elements, the windows, the pond. It was all beautiful.

Our day started around 2:30. Here we began photographing detials, getting ready images, bride and bridesmaids as well as the groom and groomsmen. This was my first time to work with Misty and, actually, my first time to meet her. She is the sweetest soul you’ll meet.

The day started out nice and hot with the chance of rain just as the ceremony would be starting. We lucked out and all we had was clouds covering the sun and a really nice breeze. It made the outdoor ceremony so nice!

You never know what events may take place on a wedding day that could cause stress, but I would say this wedding day flowed together seemlessly with a great team of vendors.

The bride and groom were surrounded by their friends and family as they celebrated such a momentous time in their lives. They couldn’t have asked for a better day. I pray all the happines in the world for them.

Xoxo,

Courtney

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June 13, 2022
Lloyd Family | South Arkansas Family Photographer

Meet the Lloyd family..

Angela is an incredible photographer in the South Arkansas area. Our oaths recently crossed and we decided to do a family photos swap. Being a photographer doesn’t always mean you have great photos of you and your family. Someitmes, as a photographer your own family photos get put on the back burner while we focus on our clients families. So this was an opportinty that I couldn’t turn down. Not to mention, angela is such a wonderful photographer!!

We met on her family’s farm in rural Lewisvile Arkansas on a warm May evening. We had lovely fields, ponds, cows, horses, barns, and silos all around us. What better location could you ask for?

Angela wanted to capture photos of her family before her kids leave home. They are all grown now. We are in the exact opposite stages of life. Her children grown and leaving the nest, and mine just barely in school.. yet beautiful photos are still so important no matter the ages of your children.

It was such an honor to meet y’all and play a role in documenting your beautiful family in a beautiful location such as this. I know I’ll cherish our photos for a lifetime and I hope you will too.

Xoxo,

Courtney

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June 7, 2022
Five ways to help your small business owner friends | Louisiana Photographer

Have you ever wondered how you can help your friends that have small businesses? As a photographer in Louisiana, I have some really great ways to support your friends! So keep reading.

As small business owners, we know that our friends and family aren’t always going to be able to support our business in monetary ways all the time. There’s a time and a place for that. But there are still some really awesome ways that you can help your friends that are running small businesses and it was have a huge impact!

1. Like and follow their business accounts. If you’re already doing that, awesome!!

2. When you see their posts, like it!! Facebook and Instagram only show things that get feedback. So your likes count!

3. Leave a comment. The comment can be as simple as an emoji or “love!!” Engagement is huge for us small business owners being seen!

4. SHARE!! If you’re seeing their posts, share them! This gives your friend that much more exposure and it costs NOTHING.

5. Tell others. Help spread the word of just how awesome your friend’s business is but telling your coworker, neighbors, church friends, high school friends, childhood friends, mom friends. You get the idea. Talk about your small business owner friends and I promise you will make their day!

As a small business owner myself, I just want to say thank you for all the support! It means the world to us. More than you’ll ever know!!

May 16, 2022