Simply Renea Photography

06/24/2026

✨ Thinking about adding Bo***ir Sessions to my offerings… 👀🖤

If I started booking bo***ir sessions, who would be interested?

Since this would be a brand-new style for me, I’d be offering them at a heavily discounted rate while I build my portfolio and create some beautiful, confidence-boosting galleries. ✨

06/23/2026

This is why I do what I do. 🤍

Not because I get to take pretty pictures, but because sometimes a session becomes so much more than that.

Sometimes it’s laughter in the waves. Sometimes it’s healing. Sometimes it’s learning to see yourself with a little more grace.

Getting a message like this and knowing someone walked away feeling more confident, more free, and more like themselves is the greatest gift this job could ever give me.

Thank you for trusting me with your stories. They mean more to me than you’ll ever know. 🌊✨

📸 If you’ve been waiting for a sign to book the session, this is it. Let’s create something that feels like you.

06/23/2026

Beach sessions: where I promise pretty photos and the ocean immediately decides to be the main character 🌊😂
We start all cute, toes in the water, hair looking perfect… and then one wave comes in like “let’s see what you’re made of.”

Suddenly you’re laughing, half soaked, hair stuck to your face, sandals missing, and I’m still like “wait—stay right there, this is GOLD” 🤍

And somehow… that’s the moment. That’s the photo.

If you’re down for a little chaos, a lot of laughing, and photos that actually feel like a memory instead of a pose—
DM me “LET’S GO” and we’ll make it happen 🌊✨

06/21/2026

If there was ever an engagement session that perfectly matched my personality, it was this one. 🤍

Alexi & Jaylon’s session at Jungle Gardens on Avery Island had a little bit of everything—Louisiana heat that had us all sweating, a herd of deer casually making an appearance like we were in a movie, and yes… even a gator that we somehow convinced them to pose with. (Those photos are coming later because they deserve their own spotlight. 🐊)

But what I’ll remember most isn’t the scenery or the wildlife. It’s the way these two love each other. It’s the way they laughed through every little hiccup, trusted every crazy idea I had, and made the entire evening feel like hanging out with old friends. I genuinely don’t think I’ve ever laughed so hard during a session.

The best photos happen when people simply enjoy being together, and that’s exactly who Alexi and Jaylon are. Their love is easy, fun, adventurous, and full of joy. They made my job effortless because all I had to do was capture what was already there.

By the end of the night, my cheeks hurt from smiling, my camera roll was full of memories, and I found myself even more excited for their wedding day. If their engagement session is any indication of what’s to come, their wedding is going to be full of laughter, happy tears, and the kind of moments you never want to end.

Alexi & Jaylon, thank you for trusting me, laughing with me, and embracing every bit of adventure this session brought. I truly cannot wait to tell the next chapter of your story. 🤍✨

06/21/2026

Lately, I've noticed more and more brides searching for a photographer and videographer just a month—or even a couple of weeks—before their wedding day.
Before I say anything else, I want to acknowledge that life happens. Plans change. Budgets change. Vendors relocate, close their doors, have emergencies, or simply aren't the right fit anymore. Sometimes a couple has a shorter engagement and doesn't have the luxury of planning a year in advance. There are so many valid reasons why someone may find themselves searching for wedding vendors close to their wedding date.
But I also want to offer a little perspective from the vendor side.
Many wedding photographers and videographers book their calendars 6 months to a year in advance, and sometimes even further out. When a couple reaches out a few weeks before their wedding and we're already booked, it genuinely breaks our hearts to say no. We know what's at stake. We know that these aren't just photos or videos. These are the memories you'll look back on when your dress is packed away, when your flowers have long since faded, and when the excitement of the day has settled into a lifetime of memories.
Your wedding photos become family heirlooms.
They're the images your children and grandchildren may one day flip through. They're the moments you revisit on anniversaries. They're the smiles, tears, hugs, and tiny in-between moments that you didn't even realize were happening until you see them preserved forever.
And because of that, I never want a couple to feel like they're forced to settle for whoever happens to be available at the last minute.
The truth is that wedding vendors are often one of the first things you should book after securing your venue and date. The vendors whose work speaks to your heart—the photographer whose editing style you love, the videographer whose films make you cry, the planner you've been dreaming of working with—are often the ones whose calendars fill the fastest.
If you're newly engaged, this is your gentle reminder to start reaching out sooner than you think you need to.
You don't have to have every detail figured out.
You don't need to know your color palette yet.
You don't need your seating chart completed.
You just need a date and a vision.
The rest can come later.
So, I want to hear from you:
💍 How far in advance did you book your wedding photographer?
💍 If you're currently planning a wedding, what has been the hardest vendor to find?
💍 If you're already married, what advice would you give newly engaged couples about booking vendors?

Share your experience in the comments. Your advice might help another bride who is just starting her planning journey.

And if you're recently engaged, tell me your wedding date below! I'd love to celebrate with you and see where everyone is in the planning process. ❤️

06/17/2026

✨ LOOKING FOR MY NEXT THREE WEDDINGS TO BOOK! ✨

I’m opening 3 wedding spots with some extra perks because I truly want to tell more love stories this season. 🤍

1. FREE Engagement Session – A chance for us to get to know each other, celebrate this season of your lives, and get comfortable in front of the camera before the wedding day.

2. FREE Bridal Session – Your own dedicated session to soak in all the excitement and get stunning portraits in your dress before saying “I do.”

3. No Travel Fees – No hidden costs. Whether your wedding is close to home or a little farther away, travel is included.

✨ Payment Plans Available: Only 50% down is required to reserve your date. The remaining balance can be paid however you’d like, as long as it’s paid in full 5 days before your wedding date.

From helping with your timeline to capturing every laugh, tear, and in-between moment, I’m here to make your wedding experience feel relaxed, stress-free, and beautifully documented.

📍SWLA + Beyond
📩 Message me to claim one of these 3 available wedding spots and let’s tell your love story. 🤍📸

06/15/2026

I am beyond thrilled to announce that my brand new website is now officially live and ready for you all to explore! I've put my heart and soul into creating a space that showcases my passion for photography, and I simply can't wait to share it with each and every one of you. From the beautifully designed galleries to the easy navigation, I'm confident you'll love it just as much as I do! I look forward to sharing it with you all and hearing your thoughts!

06/13/2026

Preferably with me 😉😉

🥳 I don't make the rules... 😂📷

06/10/2026

Some moments deserve to be lingered in.

Not rushed. Not planned down to the minute. Not spent worrying about what’s next.

Just lived.

This session felt like that.

An evening by the lake, the sun slowly sinking below the trees, water stretching endlessly behind them, and two people completely content just being together. No distractions. No timeline. No expectations. Just quiet conversations, shared laughter, and the kind of love that makes the rest of the world seem a little less important.

Watching them together reminded me that love isn’t always found in the big milestones. Sometimes it’s in the way someone reaches for your hand without thinking. The way they look at you when you’re not paying attention. The way time seems to slow down when you’re with the right person.

Those are the moments worth lingering in.

The ones that don’t ask for perfection. The ones that can’t be posed. The ones that become the memories you’ll carry with you long after the sun has set.

As we wandered along the rocks, it felt less like an engagement session and more like a glimpse into the life they’re building together—one filled with laughter, comfort, adventure, and a love that feels effortless.

If this season of life has taught me anything, it’s that forever isn’t made up of grand gestures. It’s made up of ordinary moments shared with an extraordinary person.

And these two have a lifetime of those moments ahead of them. 🤍✨🌅💍

06/10/2026

Sometimes you meet a client and you just…

…walk away feeling incredibly thankful that this job brought your paths together.

What started as a beach session quickly became one of those evenings that reminds me why I love what I do. Not because of the sunset or the location, but because of the person standing in front of my camera.

Victoria showed up, trusted the process, embraced the chaos of the wind and waves, and allowed herself to simply be. No overthinking. No trying to fit into a box. Just authentic, genuine moments that couldn’t have been staged if we tried.

My favorite images are never the perfectly posed ones. They’re the ones where you can actually see someone. The moments where confidence replaces self-consciousness, where laughter replaces nerves, and where a person starts to forget the camera is even there.

Watching Victoria settle into herself throughout the session was such a beautiful thing to witness. With every wave, every smile, every step through the water, she seemed a little freer than before.

These photos are gorgeous, but what I love most is what they represent. Strength. Growth. Healing. Confidence. The kind that doesn’t come from pretending to have it all together, but from learning to embrace yourself exactly as you are.

Some sessions give you pretty pictures.

Some sessions leave you inspired.

This was one of those sessions. 🤍🌊✨