Emily Fuselier Photography

Name: Emily Fuselier Photography
Address: Lake Charles, LA, 70605, US
Telephone: +13372144690
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--Fine Photographs for People-Centered Weddings--

We are based in Lake Charles, Louisiana and operate out of New Orleans. Baton Rouge and Houston, TX.

10/30/2026

If the thought of being in front of a camera makes you nervous, I need you to hear this. 🤍

One thing I always tell my couples is that you can't do anything wrong in front of me.

You don't have to know how to pose. You don't have to know what to do with your hands. And you definitely don't have to show up knowing how to be in front of a camera.

That's my job!

I'll guide you through the entire session, give you little prompts to interact with each other, and help you feel comfortable enough to just be yourselves.

And that's one of the reasons I love engagement sessions so much. By the time your wedding day arrives, you'll already know what it's like to work with me, and being in front of my camera won't feel like such a new experience.

Because the best photos don't come from knowing how to pose. They come from feeling comfortable enough to be yourself.

You can't do anything wrong in front of me. That's a promise. 🤍

Now tell me, are you the person who loves being in front of the camera, or the one who immediately says, "I'm so awkward"? 😂

10/29/2026

One day, you’ll look back at the photos you took when your babies were little and realize just how much you want to go back to those days. 🤎

This is one of my favorite photos of my older two when they were little. Every now and then, I find myself going back to it, remembering who they were at that age. Their little faces, the way they fit in my arms, and all the things that felt so ordinary back then but mean so much to me now.

The truth is, they’re only little once. And as much as we try to soak up every moment, life moves so quickly that sometimes we don’t realize how much we’ll miss a season until we’re already looking back on it.

That’s one of the reasons I love what I do. Photographs give us a way to hold on to the little things, even after our babies aren’t so little anymore. 🤍

If you’ve been meaning to update your family photos, consider this your reminder. You don’t have to wait for the perfect age, the perfect outfit, or the perfect season of life.

Fall Family Mini Sessions are now booking!

Let’s capture this season of your family, exactly as it is right now, so you have something to look back on years from now.

10/29/2026

POV: You married your favorite person, and you still can't stop laughing with them. 🤍

This is what I hope every couple remembers about their wedding day.

Not the perfectly timed photos. Not whether everything went according to plan. But the way you felt standing next to the person you get to spend the rest of your life with.

The laughter. The little moments. The kind of happiness that makes you forget anyone else is even watching.

Because the best wedding photos aren't always the ones where you're looking at the camera. Sometimes they're the ones where you're simply being yourselves.

And this moment? I could feel the happiness through my camera.

Tell me, what is one thing you hope you never forget about your wedding day? 🤍

10/27/2026

Can we stop treating groom prep like the least important part of a wedding day?
As a mom of three boys, I’ll always have a soft spot for the groom. 🤍

And honestly, I wish more people talked about how often groom prep is the first thing cut from a wedding day timeline.

I understand that timelines get tight. Hair and makeup run late. The dress takes longer than expected. Something has to give.

But why is it so often his story that gets sacrificed?

He has a mom who wants a photo of her son on one of the biggest days of his life.

A dad who wants to help him straighten his tie one more time.

Best friends who have been by his side for years.

Nervous laughs, ch*****ne toasts, quiet moments, and the realization that everything is about to change.

He deserves to have those moments remembered, too.

That’s why I intentionally arrive early enough to photograph the groom before heading to the bride. Not because it’s just another box to check on my timeline, but because his side of the story matters just as much.

One day, those photos will mean so much more than a perfectly straight tie or a great suit.

They’ll be photographs of a son before he became a husband.

A mom looking at her little boy, wondering how he grew up so fast.

A dad standing beside the young man he helped raise.

Best friends celebrating one of their own before life takes them all in different directions.

And as a mom of three boys, that last part hits a little differently.

Because someday, I might be the mom watching my own son get ready on his wedding day, hoping someone thought to capture those moments for me.

So, if you're planning your wedding, please don't treat groom prep as the part of the day that can be sacrificed when the timeline gets tight.

The bride deserves to have her story told. So does the groom.

And years from now, both sides of that story will be worth remembering. 🤍

Photographers, I’d love to know: Do you intentionally make time for groom prep, or is it usually the first thing to go when a timeline gets tight?

10/27/2026

Okay, it’s officially family photo season! 🍂

And if you’ve been saying, “We really need to get updated family pictures…”

THIS IS YOUR SIGN. 😂

You don’t need matching outfits.
You don’t need perfectly behaved children.
You definitely don’t need everyone to cooperate perfectly.

You just need to show up with your people.

I’ll take care of the rest. 🤍

Limited spots available

10/22/2026

Newly engaged? Read this before wedding planning takes over your life. 🤍

One day, you’ll look back on your wedding, and I hope you remember more than how beautiful everything looked. I hope you remember how it felt.

So, before you get lost in Pinterest boards, dress appointments, and a million little decisions, here are 5 things I wish every bride knew:

✨ Plan a wedding that feels like YOU. Not your family’s expectations, not a Pinterest trend, just the two of you.

✨ Give yourself more time than you think you need. A rushed timeline can mean missing some of the sweetest moments of your day.

✨ Sneak away with your new husband. Just the two of you, even if it’s only for five minutes. Take a breath and let it sink in. You’re married!

✨ Invest in what lasts. Long after the flowers have faded and the cake is gone, you’ll still have your memories and the photographs that bring them back to life.

✨ Remember that your wedding is something to experience, not just something to plan. The little things that don’t go perfectly may end up being the moments you laugh about for years.

As a wedding photographer, one of the greatest things I can witness is a bride who is truly there. Laughing, crying, soaking it all in, and being fully present for the people she loves most.

Because the goal isn't just to have a beautiful wedding day. It's to have a day you actually get to LIVE. 🤍

If you have a friend who just got engaged, send this to her. And if you're already married, save this as a reminder of what really matters.

10/21/2026

Two ways to see each other for the first time. Two completely different feelings. 🤍

The quiet, intimate moment of a first look, when it's just the two of you and you finally get to take it all in together.

Or the moment the doors open, the music begins, and you see each other for the first time with everyone you love watching.

Neither is better. They're just different.

As a photographer, I love the emotion in both. One gives you a moment to yourselves, and the other lets you experience that anticipation all the way down the aisle.

Your wedding should feel like you, not like you're following somebody else's rules.

🤍 TEAM FIRST LOOK or TEAM AISLE? Drop your team in the comments!

I'm curious to see where everyone lands on this one. 🤍
Emily Fuselier captures weddings with a timeless blend of film and digital photography preserving genuine moments and honest story-driven imagery. Based in Louisiana and available for destination weddings.
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10/19/2026

I knew I was going to marry my husband when _______. 🤍

Was it a specific moment, something he said, or just a feeling you couldn't explain?

I love hearing the little moments that turn into a lifetime of love.

Finish the sentence in the comments. 🥹💍

10/13/2026

Some brides cry when they find the dress. Others walk out of the fitting room and just KNOW. And some try on 20 dresses before they find the one. 🤍

So, brides… how did YOU know your wedding dress was the one? 🥹

Was it the first dress you tried on? Did you burst into tears? Did your mom cry before you did? Or was it a dress you never expected to love?

There is no one right way to find your wedding dress, and I think that's what makes every bridal appointment so special.

💍 Married ladies, tell me your wedding dress story in the comments! I want to hear how you found the one.

And if you're currently wedding dress shopping, send this to your bridal crew. You never know whose story might be exactly what you need to hear. 🤍

10/12/2026

POV: Your dog made the guest list. 🤍

Let's be honest, some of your most important wedding guests have four legs. 🐾🤍

They're there for the quiet mornings, the happy tears, the everyday moments, and all the little things that make life feel like home.

So when your wedding day comes around, why wouldn't you want them to be part of it, too?

Years from now, you'll treasure the photos of the people who stood beside you. And sometimes, the sweetest memories include the ones who couldn't give a speech, but have loved you through every season of life.

Brides, would your dog be part of your wedding day? And if they already were, tell me how you included them! 🐶🤍

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Lake Charles, LA
70605

Telephone

+13372144690

Website

http://emilyfuselier.com/

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