Tim shot both my bridal photo shoot and my wedding. Two different occasions and two different locations (outdoors/nature shots vs. a venue). Both photo shoots were successful despite having all kinds of factors working against us. The first photo shoot was challenging because the area he wanted to shoot at in Dallas was under major construction. Then we had the issue of time restraints due to hair and make-up problems earlier in the day.

Tim is going to methodically let you know how much daylight or natural light you have left to get the perfect shots. He will let you know where you need to stand, pose, etc to get you the BEST shot and unlike a lot of imposters out there, he will actually show you what the digital preview will look like immediately, so you have an idea of what it's going to look like and make any minor adjustments right then and there.

I read on here that people are saying he is "demanding". Others have used the term "passionate". Here's my take on this having had worked with 20 different vendors for my wedding. Sit down and have a conversation about what your expectations are for the day BEFORE the event. This way there are no miscommunications and/or hard feelings the day of. Ladies, I promise you that you will need to be the happiest bride you can be because it will truly translate in your pictures. They say "blushing bride" for a reason. If you are stressed, nervous, upset or "sweating the small stuff", there is no photoshop in the world that will take away from a forced smile or a scowl on your face while he's capturing those raw, uncensored moments.

You have to remember that photography is a collaborative effort. While the photographer is the expert, only you have certain ideas that are meaningful to you. If you want a picture of you holding a special candle, bible, prop, stuffed animal, whatever, then communicate that to him and explain this is why this moment/picture is so special to you.

As far as the wedding goes, let me say this. He went above and beyond what was needed! He came to our hotel around noon where the bridal party was getting dressed and wrapped up the reception around midnight. I told him ahead of time, please make sure you eat dinner at the event because he was on his feet non-stop. He would literally jog to an area where I was to capture a special moment or even a silly moment (I was having the best time at the reception). The pictures came out fabulous and he shot a very large quantity.

Unlike others, I am that person that doesn't care about editing or photoshopping too much as it may be important to others. He is going to show you your album with corrections made to put you in the best light. I assure you of this. If there are distracting things like exit signs or fire extinguishers on the wall, he will digitally remove them, so nothing shows but your gorgeous gown and your spouse.

Finally, my guests made a point to tell me that he made them feel like celebrities, whether it was my 76-year-old mother-in-law or my 9-year-old Flower Girl. They said he encouraged them to pose a certain way and said things like "Beautiful mom! Good job!"

I highly recommend Tim Ostermeyer with Mer De Louve for all your special occasion photography needs!

We were looking for a photographer who was an expert with their equipment. Tim definitely knows what he is doing, and the photos show his expertise. Rain was coming in the afternoon of our wedding day, but he was able to get all the pictures we needed for a beautiful album due to getting many of the background photos in the morning before the weather came in. The value you get for the money is great, and we even got a few extras pitched in which we very much appreciated.

Tim is an amazing photographer from the moment me and my wife met him we were immpressed. This man is not only good at his job but he loves photography. His passion and dedication to his craft is almost palpibalb. Within the first 5 minutes of your first appointment with him not only did I book him for my wedding but my best friend also booked him aswell. You will not be disappointed with Mer De Louve photography I promise. Not only is he an amazing photographer, but his price can't be beat. We received an engagement shoot, all day photgraphy the day of our wedding and a beautiful wedding album.