PBM Photography Blog

Introducing..Brett

Paul@PBMphotography.com (PBM Photography) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:03:00 +0000

Happy rainy Tuesday morning!!
For today's post, I would like
to introduce Brett.
Brett had inquired about me
photographing her wedding the
night I was attending
Callie & Bret's rehearsal.
Emails are sent to my cell phone
and she was VERY surprised to hear
back from me so soon haha.
She is a friend of one of my
all time favorite brides
and one that has been seen
several times on this blog
and my website; Kristin.
Ironically, the day she inquired,
I had visited with Kristin that afternoon
while she was in town.
Well yesterday, she came over
with her future
mother in law; Kelly.
We visited for almost 2 hours and
I loved every minute of it.
Her fiance Trey could not make it,
but I am looking forward to meeting
him as well.
I'm told he LOVES to take photos :-)
The wedding date is set for May 22, 2010.
Just seeing her get as excited
as she was, I can see she will be fun.
Brett, thank you for coming over!
It was nice to finally meet you and
I know we will have a great time
in the coming months.
The 3 photos below were taken just
before she left.
I think her excitement shows in these,
because as soon as she sat in my chair,
she was very comfortable and started
"hamming it up" for the camera.
Thanks for visiting and have a great day!!
-Paul

Happy Birthday Mom!!

Paul@PBMphotography.com (PBM Photography) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:55:00 +0000

God made a wonderful mother
A mother who doesn't grow old
He made her a smile of sunshine,
And a heart of pure gold,
In her cheeks he placed fair roses,
In her eyes, stars that shine
God made a wonderful mother,
And that wonderful mother is mine
Happy Birthday Mom!!

Today we not only celebrate
Independence Day in my family..
we also celebrate my Mom's birthday.
There could not have been a
more fitting day for her to
come into the world,
because she is a firecracker!!
I love this woman with all of my heart,
and I am so happy and proud
of the relationship Michelle has
with her.
Happy 63 Mom!!
We all love you very much
and hope you have a great day!!
-Paul, Michelle & Ben

Introducing..Addina & Mikey

Paul@PBMphotography.com (PBM Photography) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:02:00 +0000

Good morning and happy Friday!!
Ok it's Thursday,
but for most, it's Friday
because of the long
4th of July weekend.
Today I would like to introduce
Addina & Mikey and their
adorable 4 year old daughter; Charlize.
I don't want to leave him out,
but they also have a 12 year old son
that did not come along for the ride :-)
Addina and I had chatted on the phone
and I understood she was coming alone
for her consultation.
I was happy when they all came.
I prefer meeting couples, but
sometimes that isn't possible.
I think we hit it off immediately
and they are going to be alot of fun
to work with.
Mikey told me the story of how they met
8 years ago, which is pretty funny!!
They were supposed to be married last year
but Addina got terrible news that her father
was diagnosed with cancer.
Understandably the wedding was postponed.
He's doing fine now (thank God)
and I can tell this young lady loves
her daddy just from her photo requests.
They are getting married March 27, 2010
at Our Savior's Church
with the reception at
The Manor.
Addina & Mikey,
thanks for coming over!!
I really enjoyed meeting and visiting
with you. We are going to have fun!!
I'm very happy to have been chosen
to capture your special day.
For those of you who follow the blog,
you know the routine...
below is a photo I took just before
they left.
Thanks for visiting and have a great weekend!!
-Paul

Introducing..Danielle

Paul@PBMphotography.com (PBM Photography) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:52:00 +0000

Happy Wednesday!!
This morning I would like
to introduce Danielle.
She had inquired last week
and we scheduled yesterday to meet.
I cannot reiterate enough to
brides & couples to take the time
to get to know me
(or your chosen photographer)
and I will do the same.
I think Danielle took my advice
and was here for almost 3 hours.
Honestly, I loved it, and
appreciate the fact that she did that.
We talked about everything,
including her wedding,
how she met her fiance; Jim...
They are both from Louisiana;
she is from north Louisiana,
he is from south Louisiana.
They met in Michigan
while on seperate high school field trips!!
They stayed in touch with each other,
have been together for 5 years
and are now getting married!!
How cool is that??
Jim was not able to make it
for this consultation, but
I'm really looking forward to meeting him.
The wedding is October 3rd, 2009 in Breaux Bridge.
Danielle, thank you for coming over.
I enjoyed our visit and
am looking forward to working with you & Jim.
Below are a couple of photos I took
before she left.
Thanks for visiting and have a great day!!
-Paul

Introducing..Kristin O. & Cory

Paul@PBMphotography.com (PBM Photography) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:03:00 +0000

Happy Wednesday!!
I have SO much to catch up
with blog postings, but today
I would like to introduce
Kristin & Cory.
I was REALLY having a bad morning
until this couple came in.
Of all days for my computer to start
acting up, it chose the morning
of our visit.
We made do, and
they booked their wedding date of
April 10, 2010 in Church Point with me.
I immediately felt comfortable
with them and we talked and laughed
for what seemed like forever..
it was actually about 2 hours..
about everything, including their wedding.
The story they told me about what she thought
of him the first time she saw/met him
was funny, and reminded me of
what Michelle thought of me
the first time she saw me. haha
I'm honored and very excited to
have been chosen as their photographer
for their special day.
Kristin & Cory,
thanks for coming in and definitely
making it a better day.
I am very much looking forward
to working with both of you.
You're alot of fun!!
Below are a couple of photos I took
of them before they left.
Thanks for visiting and have a great day!!
-Paul

Congratulations Ben & Ian!!

Paul@PBMphotography.com (PBM Photography) — Tue, 19 May 2009 10:47:00 +0000

Happy Tuesday!!
Today's post is to wish
our 1 and only son;
Ben and his friend Ian,
a BIG CONGRATULATIONS!!
This past Saturday morning,
the term "Senior 2009"
became reality as they graduated
with the rest of the their
fellow classmates in the
Cajundome.
It was exciting for all of us,
yet bittersweet as this means
they are really entering the
world of adulthood.
A big thank you to all of
our families and friends
who attended and came
eat with us after the ceremony.
Many of you know I am a
family man, and to have
so many to take time out of
their busy schedules to be
with us on Ben's special day
meant the world to
Michelle & I.
We love and appreciate all of you!!
I did not attend this ceremony
as a photographer, but as a
very proud Dad, but I did
bring my camera and below are
a few photos taken before,
during, and after the ceremony.
A few photos are of someone
Michelle & I refer to as our
"other son" Ian.
Ian & Ben have been the best
of friends since grade school.
He will be leaving to join
the US Army next month.
Good luck Ian, and God bless you!!
Ben is taking the summer off and
will begin classes at UL
for the fall semester.
Congratulations Ben!!
We love you and are so very proud of you!!
Thanks for visiting and have a great day!!
-Paul

Callie & Bret..Engagement Photos

Paul@PBMphotography.com (PBM Photography) — Tue, 12 May 2009 12:47:00 +0000

Happy Tuesday!!
Today's post features photos
from this past Saturday's
engagement session with
Callie & Bret.
We were supposed to meet in
Baton Rouge for these but
while taking Callie's bridals
the day before,
she asked if we could do
their engagements in Avery Island
as well.
We must have talked for about
an hour after the shoot
and I really enjoyed visiting
with them.
They're a really fun couple.
Callie & Bret,
Thanks for a fantastic weekend!!
I had a great time for both sessions
and I am looking forward to your wedding day.
Below are some of my favorites from
the session..the rest of the photos
can be viewed on the website.
Thanks for visiting and have a great day!!
-Paul

Introducing..Jennifer B.

Paul@PBMphotography.com (PBM Photography) — Wed, 06 May 2009 10:41:00 +0000

Happy Wednesday!!
I haven't done this
in a while..
make a post or
an introduction,
so today I would like
to introduce Jennifer B.
She came over Monday evening
with her mom; Joan and
future mother in law; Debbie
to discuss the details
and reserve her wedding date
of April 24, 2010.
What is ironic about that date
is that I did Brandi & Todd's
wedding this year on that date
and for Jennifer & Brodie's wedding,
the locations will be the same..
Sts. Peter & Paul Church
and the reception
at Fezzo's III in Scott.
Brodie could not make it, so I
haven't met him yet.
Ladies, thank you for coming over.
I really enjoyed our visit
and I am looking forward to working with you.
Jennifer had not read my blog
before coming over so she did not
know what the routine was or
realize why my camera and light was up.
She found out haha, and reluctantly
agreed to let me take a couple of photos
of her before she left.
They are posted below.
Thank you for letting me Jennifer!!
Thanks for visiting and have a great day!!
-Paul

Happy Birthday Ben!!!

Paul@PBMphotography.com (PBM Photography) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:39:00 +0000

It is with a very sentimental heart
that I type today's post.
18 years ago today,
Michelle and the good Lord blessed me
with my proudest moment;
becoming a Dad.
We named him Paul Bennett (Ben) Mouton;
in honor of my Dad,
who was called to serve in
Desert Storm.
Ben;
without knowing it,
you have made parenting such a
rewarding experience.
Our wish for you is that one day
your child/children provide you
with as much joy as you have
given us.
We are so proud of you
and love you very much!!
Happy Birthday!!
-Dad
I have many more pictures,
but that would be a totally seperate blog.
Enjoy!!

My Bride; Michelle

Paul@PBMphotography.com (PBM Photography) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:53:00 +0000

Happy Wednesday!!
A little twist with today's post.
Today I am going to feature photos
from a very impromptu shoot
that happened yesterday afternoon.
It isn't very often Michelle
willingly sits in front of
me when I have a camera in my hands.
So I took advantage of that situation.
She had just got home from work,
we were talking outside and I thought
she looked wonderful,
so I suggested taking photos of her...
and she said YES!!
We both had fun, and laughed alot.
The last photo was when she had enough
but that's usually the first one when
I put the camera in front of her haha!!
Thank you baby!!
After all these years,
you still make my heart flutter!!
I love you.
-Paul

Bree..The Bridals

Paul@PBMphotography.com (PBM Photography) — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:06:00 +0000

Happy Wednesday!!
Wow!! Where has time gone??
My last post was March 20th??
Obviously I have been very busy.
It's wedding season!!
Today's post will feature 17 photos
from Bree's bridal session
taken March 10th in Avery Island.
We met at about 3:30 that afternoon,
which is early by my shooting standards..
because of the harsh sunlight.
However we were able to find some spots
that the light was perfect.
Bree was up for anything,
and I think her photos represent that.
She is not (in her words)
"a veil kinda girl",
so she didn't wear one.
I had an absolute blast with her & Sherry;
who by the way turned out to be
a fantastic lighting assistant!!
From putting on rubber boots and
jumping up on flat bottom boat
to entertain the alligators..
one of them must have really liked her
because it came out of the water!!!
Bree climbed up walls, and tree limbs
for the perfect shots.
With Jonathon (her husband) being a
police officer,
I ask another officer friend of mine
that I will be shooting his wedding to
meet us in the parking lot of Vermilionville
later to get some shots of her in her wedding dress
with a police car.
I have received so many compliments
on these photos, and I must say that
I am very proud of them.
This is another example of when
I'm able to work closely with a bride
through the months leading up to the wedding..
the results speak for themselves.
Bree, thank you so much for
this wonderful session!!
You were alot of fun.
More can be viewed on the website,
so check them out at your convenience!!
Thanks for visiting and have a great day!!
-Paul

Jennifer & Thieu..The Wedding

Paul@PBMphotography.com (PBM Photography) — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:15:00 +0000

Happy Friday morning!!
I have been really behind in
new posts and have been meaning
to put this one up for a while.
Time sure flies!!
Soooo..today's post will feature
photos from
Jennifer & Thieu's wedding,
which took place Jan 31, 2009.
The day started at about 9:15am
at the Courtyard Marriot in Lafayette,
as the ladies had spent the night there.
I met them as they were arriving from
the salon to get photos of them
getting ready for the wedding.
From there, I raced the limo to
St. Edmond's to get some photos
of the Thieu & the guys before
the wedding.
The wedding was a beautiful
traditional Catholic ceremony.
From there, I followed the limo
to River Oaks
where the reception was held.
Jennifer & Thieu
hired Anne Bergeron as their coordinator.
It was my first time working with her,
and what a marvelous job she does!!
They had both the Napoleon & Vermilion rooms
reserved for the reception.
Upon arriving to greet guests,
there was a cocktail hour, followed
by a sit down steak & shrimp dinner.
This is my second Asian wedding to shoot
which is different than a traditional
Cajun or south Louisiana wedding;
as far as receptions go.
Instead of money dances,
they go from table to table collecting
envelopes from the guests and
drinking a toast to the newlyweds.
Then the dancing starts.
It ended around 5pm and
after all those drink toasts,
Thieu needed a little help to
walk out of the building haha!!
Congratulations Jennifer & Thieu..
I had a great time working with
and getting to know both of you.
Below are a few (40) photos
from their special day.
All of them can be seen on the website.
Thanks for visiting and have a great weekend!!
-Paul

PBM Photography Facebook Page

Paul@PBMphotography.com (PBM Photography) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:46:00 +0000

Good rainy Monday morning!!
I communicate and keep in touch
with many of the people I have met
and worked with through my personal
Facebook page.
This morning, however,
I have launched a business page
for PBM Photography.
I'm pretty sure you have to be a
Facebook member or add me as a friend
to be able to view it.
I would encourage anyone to sign up.
It's a pretty neat social networking tool
without all the MySpace spam.
It is/will be a work in progress,
so please bear with me.
If you do decide to view it,
become a fan, leave a comment or review
to let me know you stopped by!!
I have been very busy lately
and I am actually behind
with processing photos,
but I will catch up.
Here is the link to the
PBM Photography Facebook Page:
Thanks for visiting and have a great day!!
-Paul

Jessie..The Bridals

Paul@PBMphotography.com (PBM Photography) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:24:00 +0000

Good Monday morning!!
Today I would like to feature
photos from Jessie's bridal session.
I always encourage the brides
that I work with
to get to know me AND
let me get to know them.
Some do, some don't, which is ok...
I just like to work closely with them
to make sure they get what they want.
Jessie is a perfect example of
someone that took my advice
and I think the results
speak for themselves.
Regarding her bridal photos,
she had emailed me links and info
about the locations she was considering
and wanted my opinion.
Remembering prior conversations we had about this,
I thought this location would fit
the look she wanted.
Soooo we went to Franklin one Sunday afternoon
in January and did her session.
Julie (her mom) and I teased her about
missing NFL playoff games to do these
bridal photos, but I was much
happier doing this than watching football.
I have chosen NOT to put these in a slideshow
and instead post some of my favorites.
There are more that can be viewed on the website.
Jess, thanks for everything.
You're so much fun to work with and
you looked absolutely stunning.
Julie & Tina, thanks for your help...
you were wonderful.
Jessie & Jeremy were married last weekend..
I am processing those images and will post
them as soon as I am done.
Thanks for visiting and have a great day!!
-Paul

Introducing..Casey & Clay

Paul@PBMphotography.com (PBM Photography) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:46:00 +0000

Happy Thursday!!
It has been a while since
an update, but things
have been really crazy lately.
Today's post is to introduce
Casey & Clay.
Casey and I have been emailing
back and forth for a few weeks
and last night,
I finally got to meet her and her fiance' Clay.
We visited for over 2 hours I think
and we even talked about their wedding
at some point during that time!! haha
Even though we had just met,
I felt like I had been knowing them
a long time by the time they left.
They are going to be alot of fun
to work with and I'm very much
looking forward to it.
The wedding is set for October 16, 2009
at The Manor,
definitely one of, if not my favorite
place to shoot a wedding.
After explaining that my camera on my desk,
umbrellas and lights were not set up
for decoration,
I got to take a few photos of them
before they left.
They are posted below.
Casey & Clay,
thanks so much for coming over.
I really enjoyed meeting and
visiting with you and
I look forward to photographing
your wedding day!
Thanks for visiting and have a great day!!
-Paul

Mardi Gras 2009

Paul@PBMphotography.com (PBM Photography) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:53:00 +0000

Happy Wednesday!!
Mardi Gras 2009 has come and gone
so today's post will feature a few
images from yesterday's
King's Parade in Lafayette.
As you can see in the first picture,
Michelle is drinking Coke. haha
This is our first Mardi Gras
we attend sober.
I didn't have as much fun as
the last time we went..whew!! what a day!!..
but we didn't wake up this morning
with a hangover either.
Enjoy the pics!!
Thanks for visiting and have a great day!!
-Paul

Roz..The Bridals

Paul@PBMphotography.com (PBM Photography) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:42:00 +0000

Good Monday morning!!
I hope everyone had a
Happy Valentine's Day.
Today's post features photos
from Roz's bridal session.
Roz & Ryan were married this
past Saturday in Scott.
More on the wedding in a future post,
but I will say I had a great time.
What a fun couple they are!!
I am very excited to finally
be able to show these images.
They have been locked up
since we took them in
October 2008 at Avery Island.
I had so much fun with Roz,
her mom, Rachel, and Kheila.
Ladies you were a tremendous help
and I thank you for the extra hands.
She looked fantastic and
her dress was beautiful!
Anything I suggested,
she was up for,
including climbing over
a stone wall to sit on stones.
She even suggested sitting on
the hood of my truck!! haha
That was a first, but we did it.
It's obvious we were shooting
after dark..
time flies when you're having fun.
Roz, you're an absolute joy
to work with!!
I am very proud of these images
and grateful for the opportunity
to photograph your special day.
The gallery on the website
is also unlocked, or
check out the slideshow below.
Thanks for visiting and have a great day!!
-Paul

PBM Photography Logo

Paul@PBMphotography.com (PBM Photography) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:14:00 +0000

Happy Friday!!
Today I am very excited about
unveiling the new
PBM Photography logo.
If you arrived on the blog
by way of the website,
then you may have noticed it
on the opening page.
A special thank you to Jennifer
for creating it.
Jennifer submitted several designs and
I have seen more of her work
in a portfolio.
She is a very talented designer
and I am happy she was up to
the challenge of creating one for me.
I will also incorporate it into the
blog header but I am still working
on tweaking it for size.
I am very proud of it, and
I hope you all like it as well.
Let me know what you think!!
Thanks to all of you for your input
and responding to my email
with your choices.
I have also revamped the website
to give it a different feel as well.
Check it out when you get a chance!!
Below is a photo of the logo.
Thanks for visiting and have a great weekend!!
-Paul

Birthday Boy

Paul@PBMphotography.com (PBM Photography) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:03:00 +0000

SOMEBODY is having a birthday today!!
I wonder who it could be??
The photo below might be a hint?? haha
Thanks for visiting and have a great day!!
-Paul

Introducing..Amanda, Adam & Abram

Paul@PBMphotography.com (PBM Photography) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:43:00 +0000

Happy Wednesday!!
Last night, I finally got a
chance to meet
Amanda & Adam,
and their little boy Abram
when they came over to discuss
the details of their wedding.
Amanda had contacted me by email
last year and reserved the date,
but we never met until
Tuesday night.
I say night but it was
actually about 6:15...
I just have to give her a
hard time about it...
because SOMEBODY
misread directions that I gave haha,
but it all worked out and I
enjoyed their company and
visiting with them.
I'm very much looking forward
to working with them.
The wedding is set for April 17th
at L'Eglise.
Amanda, Adam & Abram,
thanks for coming over.
It was a pleasure meeting you!!
I think we are going to have fun
in the next couple of months.
Amanda says she reads the blog,
and read about my routine of taking
photos of brides/couples/families
before leaving.
The images are posted below.
Thanks for visiting and have a great day!!
-Paul

Inspiration

Paul@PBMphotography.com (PBM Photography) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:11:00 +0000

Happy Tuesday!!
My Dad sent this video to me this morning
and I wanted to share it with everyone.
What an inspiration this guy is!
Enjoy the video and share it with someone you know.
Thanks for visiting and have a great day!!
-Paul

Jennifer..The Bridals

Paul@PBMphotography.com (PBM Photography) — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:55:00 +0000

Good Monday morning!!
I hope everyone had a great weekend.
This past Saturday was
my first wedding of 2009,
and these are my first bridals
of the New Year as well.
This beautiful bride is Jennifer.
I have been anxious to post these
photos from her bridal session
since we took them a few weeks ago.
These were taken at the ULL Alumni House.
This session was a little different for me
as usually for bridal session,
a bridesmaid or mother of the bride
accompanies the bride.
However for this session,
it was just Jennifer & I.
I enjoyed the 1 on 1 time with her and
though it may be hard to tell,
the photos at the art museum & waterfall
were all shot in the dark!!
Jennifer, thanks for a great session!!
I had alot of fun with you.
The photos are also finally unlocked
on the website as well.
I am also including an out take from her session
that she hasn't seen yet.
I was playing with some new photoshop stuff
the other day and the result
is the stand alone image.
As mentioned above,
the wedding was this past Saturday.
I am processing images and will post
them as soon as they are completed.
Enjoy the slideshow!!
Thanks for visiting and have a great day!!
-Paul

Happy Birthday Jessie!!

Paul@PBMphotography.com (PBM Photography) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:32:00 +0000

Happy Wednesday!!
Today I would like to wish Jessie
a very Happy Birthday!!
I'm not sure how young she is,
but I think she is 22...
Jess if I'm wrong, please forgive me,
especially if you are younger!! haha
Her wedding is coming up
on the 28th of February,
but we did her bridal shoot
a couple of Sundays ago in Franklin..
she totally rocked that session!!
Unfortunately, I can't post those images just yet,
but check back for them next month.
I have had a blast getting to know
and work with her and I know the wedding
will be just as fun.
Happy Birthday Jess!!
I hope you have a wonderful day
and many more!!
Below is an image from
the engagement session.
I HAD to include the infamous
Jessie Brow photo for today's post.
Thanks for visiting and have a great day!!
-Paul

Keeping the Baby Theme Going..

Paul@PBMphotography.com (PBM Photography) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:47:00 +0000

Happy Monday!!
I hope everyone had a great weekend.
This weekend will be
my first wedding of 2009,
so I am very excited about that.
I also have something going on that
I may ask for your help with,
so if you receive an email from me
asking for your help,
I would appreciate a few minutes of your time.
Today, I want to post a video
in keeping with last week's theme of babies.
Regina sent this to me this morning,
and I couldn't resist sharing with everyone.
This should definitely put a smile on everyone's face!
Thank for sending it Regina!!
Thanks for visiting and have a great day!!
-Paul

More Babies..

Paul@PBMphotography.com (PBM Photography) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 23:06:00 +0000

2nd post today..
In addition to the past 4 posts
that I have made regarding
babies on the way,
I feel compelled to post again
and wish the other brides and
their significant others a
big congratulations as well..
Sooooo....
Elizabeth & Nick;
are expecting their 2nd,
Mandy & Jon;
are expecting..
Mandy's 1st, Jon's 2nd
I am also happy to announce
Stacy & Li
are the proud parents of
twin baby girls;
Mia & Mya.
They arrived a few months early
at a whopping 2 lbs, 13 inches long
but all are doing well
according to my sources :-)
I do apologize if I forgot any one,
but it's only because I
have not been told.
To all of you,
congratulations and
welcome to the world of "parenthood".
There is NOTHING like it
or more gratifying.
I wish you all the best and
thank you for letting me know
and share this with everyone.
Thanks for visiting and have a great day!!
-Paul

Elizabeth & Nick

Mandy & Jon

Li & Stacy