FAVORITE PHOTOSHOOT LOCATIONS

AVERY ISLAND, LOUISIANA

Jungle Gardens

A beautiful 170-acre semi-tropical garden along Bayou Petite Anse on Avery Island.  This site is home to tons of mossy oak trees, flowers, and wildlife, and boasts some excellent photographic landmarks! There is a $50 fee for a photography pass for sessions at Jungle Gardens. Per Jungle Gardens rules, you must be present to purchase the photography pass at 5 pm. There is a $40 travel fee.

Rip Van Winkle GARDENS

Beautiful garden grounds make for stunning nature shots, with the sun streaming through the leaves. This has become one of our favorite locations to shoot because of the vast area and variety that the venue offers!

Bridal photos at Rip Van Winkle are $100/hr, and all other photos are $50/hr. There is a $40 travel fee.

Lafayette, LOUISIANA

Downtown Lafayette

You won’t be surprised to find a variety of locations Downtown to take the picture-perfect portrait. Between murals, both modern and dated buildings and walls, and natural Louisiana scenery, it should be easy to find the perfect place for your next photo session Downtown.

Downtown Lafayette is a free location with no travel fees

Maison Mouton

A historic location established in the early 1800’s turned Bed & Breakfast in the heart of Lafayette, Louisiana.

Entry fee is $150. There is no travel fee for this venue.


UL Art Museum

UL Art Museum is a free location with no travel fees.

An inviting venue nestled within the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s campus. Don’t be misled, this location is more than just a museum! There is a surprising amount of photo opportunities packed into this place… for free! The museum itself has a sleek sea foam wall that is stunning! Similar in theme, but even more engaging of a backdrop, is a waterfall wall. This waterfall creates some interesting effects that is hard to come by anywhere close to home. Next up we have a stark white brick wall, paired with large, elegant columns. This is the perfect place for some more formal-looking photos. We haven’t even left the Museum yet! Tucked away behind the main building, is a corner of brick and overgrown ivy. We think that this is the perfect mash-up of lush botanicals & urban landscape. Now we’ll move on to the spots we love that stray away from the UL Art Museum, but are still in walking distance. Next door is Girard Park, which has tall trees with trailing vines, a rotating selection of flowers in bloom, and a small bridge that acts like a pedestal for whoever is posing on it!


Youngsville, LOUISIANA

Magnolia Greenhouse

A unique boho venue – made from repurposed windows and filled with gorgeous greenery!

The venue fee is $50/hr, and there is a $25 travel fee for this venue.


New Iberia, LOUISIANA

The Mill

The Mill is a unique and rustic spot for photography! At first glance, this place looks like an abandoned building, but it is truly a hidden gem. If you like the rustic edgy look or even beautiful green vines, this spot has it. Having unique colorful graffiti, old brick walls, and a tree swing, The Mill has so much potential!

The Mill venue fee is $30, and there is a $30 travel.

There is also an option to rent a car for your photo shoot at The Mill. There are two Buick Rivieras, one in green and one in black, and they are $20 to rent for a session. There is a black Porsche for rent at $40. There is also the option to use a free tractor or army Humvee if the owner of The Mill is on the property.


Baton Rouge, LOUISIANA

THE OLD STATE CAPITOL

This place is truly a jaw dropping spot for photography! It boasts colorful stained glass, an intricate spiral staircase, and tons of Disney princess vibes.

The venue fee is $200, and there is a travel fee of $60.



aLEXAndria, LOUISIANA

lAKE bUHLOW

This site is probably the most diverse location in CenLa for unique backdrops. Between the lake, dock, rocks over the water, railroad ties, fields of trees, forest area, and tall grass with overgrown wildflowers…it’s a photographer’s dream! I took my own engagement photos here so you know it’s gotta be good, right?

Buhlow Lake is a free venue for photography. However, there is a travel fee of $50.



Mandeville, LOUISIANA

FONTAINEBLEAU STATE PARK:

Fontainebleau is one of our new favorite locations to shoot. The stunning Louisiana landscape makes for eye-catching photos every time! The mossy trees set the stage for perfectly framed photos and the natural beauty of the sunset on the beach makes for an undeniably stunning backdrop! PS this is truly the best place for getting IN the water, which we’ve recently become obsessed with.

Fontainebleau has a $5 entry fee per person, and there is also a $150 travel fee.




St. Francisville, LOUISIANA

GREENWOOD PLANTATION:

A stunning venue located in the Feliciana Hill Country. Greenwood Plantation is a popular venue for weddings, a place perfect for bridal shoots. Want something traditional with an elegant flare? This location is suited for both indoor and outdoor photo sessions, featuring vintage furnishings and lush botanicals.

The entrance fee for this location is $250. There is also a $70 travel fee.




St. Martinville, LOUISIANA

Lake Martin:

No venue fee and there is no travel fee for this location.

Beautiful Lake with tons of wildlife, mossy trees, and beautiful sunsets.




CHAPEL IN THE WOODS:

Chapel in the Woods has a $40 venue fee, and there is A $25 travel fee for this location.

A farmland venue with a rustic feel. The naturalistic design and expansive fields create an inviting warmth unique to this location.




SUNSET, LOUISIANA

Kassi Laughlin’s Private Property:

No venue fee and there is no travel fee for this location.

Old fencing, a pond, and acreage make for a simple yet beautiful setting. Any of my clients may request to use this location when booking.




Opelousas, LOUISIANA

Kassi Laughlin’s Private Property:

No venue fee and there is no travel fee for this location.

Old fencing and an open field. Any of my clients may request to use this location when booking.




Port Barre, LOUISIANA

Kassi Laughlin’s Private Property - 3 Mile Lake:

No venue fee and there is no travel fee for this location.

Any of my clients may request to use this location when booking.