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Jen and Abe | Minden Louisiana Photographer

Jen and Abe were so fun to photograph! We met for their session in downtown Minden Louisiana. A sweet southern town with all the southern charm. Downtown Minden is so fun to photograph because of all the historic homes, old trees, beautiful churches, and amazing brick streets. There is nothing like it!

If you haven’t heard, Minden was recently featured on HGTV Home Town Kickstart! This was something so special for this little town nestled in North Louisiana. There are so many people here with a heart to see Minden grow!

When we started this session, storms clouds rolled in and blocked the sun. This took the beautiful, sunlit locations I had scouted and made them a little les glowy, but we made it work! It was crazy and hot and we were all drippng in sweat by the time it was over, but we had a great time!!

These two radiated with love for each other which made it a breeze to photograph. Thank you so much, Jen and Abe! I loved capturing this time with you. I wish you all the happiness in the world!!

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July 25, 2022
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 | 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
Mark and Michelle | A Florida Wedding | Louisiana Wedding Photographer

Mark and Michelle had their wedding at a beautiful plantation home in Florida. It was a lovely day for a wedding. All of their friends and family gathered from different parts of the US to celebrate this momentous occasion.

The sun was shining and the air was warm. Duh! Florida. But it was such a great day.

We started bright and early getting ready at their church and then moved on to the plantation for the first look. I can’t recommend first looks enough! They are so special and help so much in settling the nerves.

The sweetest moment happened when Michelle had her first look with lkher dad. The tears began to flow and let me tell you, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house.

We ended the day with a glow light send off! How fun is that!!

It was a special day that I was thnankful to have the opportunity to document.

June 1, 2022