12/01/2025
I have to take a moment to BRAG on this wonderful, sweet woman, Noelie Puckett.
I got a call at 10am Saturday morning, from the bride, saying the photographer she had lined up for her wedding wasn't answering her calls from the night before and she wasn't replying to her text, even though, she could see her text were being read. She was afraid she wasn't going to show up. Of course, the bride was in panic mode, so she reached out to me to see if I knew of anyone that might be available. I told her I would reach out to who I knew and see. I reached out to Karen Michelle Photography immediately. She said she couldn't do it herself because she was at a family function, but she would post my message in the photography group she was a member of. Within 30 minutes, Karen had me a few options to choose from. I took a few minutes to look at each of their pages and Noelie's was the best. She showed a full range of photos from indoor to outdoor and great poses of her subjects. I got her number and made the call, on behalf of the bride, to see what her rates were and to provide her with all the details for the day. I have to say, she was very professional during our entire conversation. Her vibe was equal to the brides, so I almost knew it was going to be a great match. And most importantly, her rate fit within the bride's budget. I told her to give the bride a call, so they arrange payment and I looked forward to seeing her at the wedding.
Fast forward to 4pm, the time the ceremony started. Noelie was on time, dressed appropriately and very easy to talk to. I introduced her to the family, so she would know who to capture in candid shots if need be. The ceremony started and she was on point the whole time. She seemed to float around the room, getting all the necessary shots, without disrupting any of the guests or their view.
After the ceremony, she took the couple out on the balcony for a few pictures. I could see her working with the couple through the window I had access to and I could tell she was very comfortable with what she was doing, which in turn made the couple very comfortable. Once they were done, I went and talked with the couple to see how things were going so far, and they said "Noelie is so sweet and we love the poses she's choosing." She was taking wonderful shots of them and they were so happy how things worked out."
After this, we moved to the reception, and once again, Noelie moved around the room effortlessly getting the shots she needed. I was able to see only a few shots she had taken during the night, but from what I had seen I knew I made the right decision to call her. And now, as you can see from these sneak peak pictures, she did a wonderful job. Now, I can't wait to see some of the others.
Once again, a huge THANK YOU to Noelie for stepping up and coming in clutch when it was needed. I definitely look forward to working with you again.