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Welcome!

My name is Robin Burroughs DePaula, and I'm from Hammond, Louisiana (just 40 miles northwest of New Orleans). 

This is the place that you'll find my most recent work, and all the ramblings about specials / contests, personal stuff, and just about anything that I feel like posting about.  I hope you'll enjoy your stay & visit often.  Feel free to leave some love along the way (makes a girl feel good)!

Have a great day & as always, BE BLESSED!!

~ Robin

{wedding photography} July special

With the opening of the new studio, we thought we’d offer a Christmas in July special for all new wedding clients that are ready to book with us.

Until 7/15/2009, book with us to receive up to 6 hours of wedding day coverage with an online proofing gallery for 2 months, by only paying a shooting fee of $600 as your retainer.

Add on’s:

  • each additional hour of coverage: $150
  • Digital Negatives from wedding: $550
  • Custom Designed Albums: beginning at $375
  • Engagement Session: $100 (includes studio session & online proofing for 7 days)
  • Bridal Session: $175 (includes session & online proofing for 7 days)

Call today to schedule your consultation at our new studio in Hammond. 985-662-6126 or email us through the contact form here on the blog!!!
2nd line in New Orleans

**new clients only**

{huge announcement: store front in the works}

I am so pleased to announce that I now have a store front in Hammond.  I have partnered up with a good friend, LaShondra Varnado, and will be located in her bridal salon at 2005 Anita Blvd, just off of  South Morrison.   I will be working by appointment only.  All bridal consults will be done there, and we’ll now be offering studio styled sessions for those not wanting on-location sessions.

I feel so very blessed that good things are going on.  Stay tuned for more details & of course photos!!!

xxooxx ~ Robin

{wedding: gaylin + shaun} Wedding Photographer l Ponchatoula, LA

Just a couple teasers up for Gaylin & Shaun, since I’m uploading their gallery right now.

{alaina & ben: wedding} Wedding Photographer l Louisiana & beyond

I’m desperately trying to get caught up on proofing, posting, and prepping files for clients since our long stay at MD Anderson Cancer Center.  I just finished up Alaina & Ben’s proofing tonight, and in love with many new faves.

Some details . . .

Getting ready . . .

The church . . .

The ceremony . . .

The reception . . .

Thanks, Alaina & Ben for having David & I be a part of your special day!!  Wishing you a lifetime of love & happiness.

xxooxx ~ Robin

{sneak peek: shelley & amos} Destination Wedding Photographer: Rehoboth Beach

This past weekend was absolutely AMAZING!!  Shelley & Amos have been planning their day for quite some time now, and I feel honored to have been able to document the day for them.  I am about to head to Houston, but promised Shelley some teasers before they head to Mexico on their honeymoon at the end of the week.

More to come . . . so stay tuned!!!

Thanks, Shelley & Amos for allowing Paula & I to share such a special time with you guys.

xxooxx ~ Robin

{david: anytime} Portrait Photographer l Hammond, LA

I absolutely love it when my child agrees to let me take his photograph - surely doesn’t happen very often!!  He was assisting me with an engagement session on Sunday, and while my couple were changing clothes, I managed to get a few images that I am in love with!! Yahhh, Mom!  Maybe he’s going to be more cooperative for me now that he’s outgrowing the silliness!  Although, he’s still quite silly when he wants to be.

Isn’t he handsome?  I’m probably just a little partial, but I sure think so!

{charli & charlie: engaged} Wedding & Portrait Photographer l Hammond, LA

When I did Charli’s bridal session a couple weeks back, she mentioned that Charlie-Boy didn’t really like being in front of the camera.  So I persuaded them to do a mini-session just so he could meet me before the wedding & see that it’s not all that bad with me behind the camera.  We drove over to Downtown Covington on Sunday evening for a quick session, and we were completely amazed!  Charlie-Boy actually liked having his pics taken!!!  I had already met Charli’s mom at the bridal session,  but got to meet Charlie-Boy’s mom this time.  I’m so looking forward to their wedding in July!

I think my mission was accomplished!  Another groom at ease before the big day!!

Thanks, Charli & Charlie-Boy!!!  You guys are so sweet, and I’m so glad to say that you’re my clients!!

xxooxx ~ Robin

{lisa & marcus: slideshow} Wedding Photographer l Louisiana

I can’t believe I never posted this. I absolutely adore Lisa & Marcus, along with their entire families.

{wedding photography coverage special} Louisiana Wedding Photographer

After such a great response on the beginning of the year special, I’ve decided to extend it a little longer - can end at any time!!

Digital Wedding Coverage - $850 (2009) / $1100 (2010)

  • up to 4 hours of wedding day coverage
  • online proofing cart for a period of 3 months
  • digital negatives with printing release

Additional hours of coverage can be added at the rate of $250 per hour ($100 discount off of our normal hourly rates).

Want unlimited wedding day coverage? These special rates apply: 2009 - $2000 / 2010 - $2400. A complimentary engagement session is also included with the unlimited wedding day coverage (the session & online proofing only - no prints / files are included with the complimentary session).

To take advantage of these booking specials, make sure your date is open by checking our availability here:

Check Availability
You can immediately determine if we are available on your special date. Just provide the following information and press the Check Availability button.

A signed contract & non-refundable booking fee retainer of $375 is required to book your wedding date. Booking fee retainer reserves your date only - no additional commissions will be taken. Is not applied towards your total contracted amount, but half ($187.50) is refunded back to you post-wedding in the form of a gallery coupon to purchase enlargements**applies to new bookings only**

{bridget: bridals} Wedding Photographer l Covington, Louisiana

I did Bridget’s bridals a little while back, and can finally share them since she & Matthew are saying their I Do’s today! Be on the lookout for pics from their wedding in the next couple of days.

Bridget is an elementary school teacher, so we just had to go play on the playground!! We had so much fun!