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The Sainte Terre Photography Collective

As you begin your wedding journey with us, the first big decision you will make as a couple is the photographer you will choose to capture your day.

Over the years, we have worked with many photographers and viewed 1,000s of images from our weddings. When we ask photographers to join the Sainte Terre Collective, it is because their artistry and professionalism surpasses the masses. We have the best of the best!

Ultimately, what we love about all of our Sainte Terre Collective photographers is that they are amazing storytellers. They each have a unique style that they have curated over time - and that you just can't replicate. They are true artists at capturing your wedding day story and memorializing it forever - allowing you to relive those magical moments for a lifetime.

The best part is - they are team players that work with us during the planning process to make sure every part of your day is perfect. We all work as a collective each and every week to create an event that is a true reflection of you as a couple.

Drum roll please…meet the super talented photographers of the Sainte Terre Collective!

Andy Roberts

Website: andykyleroberts.com
Insta: @therobertsphoto

We have loved Andy's work ever since he stepped foot at Sainte Terre. It was just a matter of time before he came on board with us, and we could not be more excited that he is a part of the team! Andy’s style embodies the moody, dark and classic ‘vibe’ that has us completely swooning over every shot.
He has a unique way of making all of us laugh - and he brings out the pure joy of each wedding day through every image he gets. We know it is going to be a good day when Andy is on site! On top of all of that, he travels nationwide teaching workshops to upcoming photographers as well as the seasoned pros. He is the guy you want on your wedding team! Keep scrolling to see some of our most favorite shots of Andy’s at Sainte Terre!

Lauren Rinaudo

Website: laurenrinaudo.com
Insta: @laurenrinaudophotography

Sweet...bubbly...fun...talented...how many words can we use to describe Lauren Rinaudo? Lauren is a Sainte Terre 'family' member that has been with us almost from the start! She was a Sainte Terre bride in our early years, so we all have weathered the craziness of births and business together over time.

It truly means so much to us that after weddings have passed, we still get to remain friends (and colleagues!) with so many special brides just like Lauren.

Lauren's easy-going, bright and natural style brings out the best in every moment she captures. Her vivid images make everything pop in a way only Lauren can achieve. If you crave color, laughter, and light, she is your girl! We are looking forward to many more wedding days with one of our faves!
Here are a few of our favorite Sainte Terre shots from Lauren

Marli Johnson

Website: www.marlijohnson.photos
Instagram: @marlijohnsonphotography

We are beyond thrilled to have Marli on our Photography team and true to her personality, she captures all the light on a wedding day! Here’s a bit more about her, in her own words…

“I married my high school sweetheart and I’m a mom to two sweet kiddos! I grew up in the Stonewall/Shreveport area. When I’m not working or leading worship at my church, you can find me eating Oreos and watching Gilmore Girls.

I picked up photography as a hobby so I could document my kid's life. I didn’t start it with big career dreams, but I quickly grew to love it! I love creating bright, colorful and timeless photos with a touch of contrast and mood where mood exists naturally. The Lord really put this new passion in my heart at a time in my life when I was looking for direction. I love that I get to use my passion as a way to fulfill my purpose.

I LOVE what I do. I get to capture these lavish, joyful, picture perfect wedding days filled with people like YOU. PINCH ME. I’ll forever be grateful for my sweet clients that make my career possible.”

Click the links above or scroll below to check out her work.

Natalie Parnell (Soul Rebels Photography)

Gallery: Natalie Parnell
Insta: @soul_rebels photo

Natalie was part of the Sainte Terre family before we even knew weddings were in our future! As it turns out, she was Hillary's photographer for her own wedding (talk about pressure)!

Natalie has remained close to Sainte Terre, working with Christi Martin as her associate photographer for most of the weddings she has shot with us over the years. She is Sainte Terre's 'flower child' and her calm spirit always puts everyone at ease...even on a busy wedding day.

Natalie's style is the quintessential 'Sainte Terre' look that we all love - moody, dark and classic. She is able to pull even the shyest groom out of his shell and has a major talent for capturing the raw and unfiltered emotion of a wedding day. We are so happy she is part of the family!

Keep scrolling to see some of our favorite Soul Rebels Photography shots!

Breanna Geisert

Website: breannakristinephotographyllc.com

Insta: @breannakristinephoto

One of our favorite things about working in the wedding industry in this area for the last 10 years, are the friendships we’ve made with super-talented people along the way. Sometimes the stars align and we get to work with them, too! Here’s a little more about Breanna…

“Hello! First and foremost, I am a wife and a mama to three little girls…they are my pride and joy!  I found my way to Bossier City because of the military, and it’s quickly become a happy home for us.

When it comes to photography, I absolutely love being able to capture the real and raw moments of your wedding day. I tend to find myself focusing on what’s happening in the moment and not forcing anything unnatural. My goal is for you to look back at your photos in 20 years and feel the same way you did on the day of.

I would describe my work as documentary with a little editorial flare. I lean into warm tones while still remaining true to color.

I truly love what I get to do and can’t wait to work with you!”

Emily Slabaugh

Website: emilyslabaugh.com
Insta: @emilyslabaughphotography

  Recently named SB Magazine’s Best Photographer, we’re so excited that Emily is a member of the Sainte Terre fam. Not only is she a Sainte Terre bride, but she married our own Luke Slabaugh who worked with us for years! Fun fact: they often work side-by-side now--Emily as the creative, and Luke as the business executive.

  Emily is pure joy. The kind of joy that can’t be contained and radiates through her photos. She’s also a romantic at heart. When we asked her what she loved most about photographing weddings, she replied, “I love capturing all of the precious moments unique to each couple's wedding day. There's something very special to me about getting to deliver wedding galleries you know will be looked at for generations to come.”

   For us, this is a match made in heaven. Scroll below to see a few of our favorite shots…

Christi Martin

Website: christimartin.com
Insta: @christimphoto

Note - Christi is booked for 2024 weddings, but still available for 2025 dates!

When we started Sainte Terre, it was Christi’s photography that first showed us what wedding magic could look like. She began this all-inclusive journey with us as our Director of Photography.

Now, with 3 little boys, she has retired from full-time wedding photography. But, she is still shooting a select number of weddings with us exclusively!

If you love the images on our website or Insta, they are most likely hers! She is an artist at capturing every precious moment of your day, and we are so excited she is part of the Sainte Terre family!

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