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Mer De Louve Photography (Sea of Love) Reviews

Mer De Louve Photography (Sea of Love)

Mer De Louve Photography (Sea of Love)

Allen, TX
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
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    Lisa H. Sent on 10/03/2023
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    Experienced Photographer with an Eye for Detail

    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!
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    Rusty B. Sent on 05/08/2022
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    Expert Photographer - Definitely Knows What He is Doing

    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.
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    Chaney B. Sent on 05/22/2022
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    driven, talented and a professional

    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.
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    Beth Sent on 04/05/2017
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    So if you ever need a photographer, I cannot say enough nice things about Tim Ostermeyer. At just a shade over 24 hours out, and he messaged me to tell me that my album pictures are put together for us to proof before he orders it. 42 pages, already edited and compiled. He is truly a workhorse, a man who loves life, loves *love* and I'm really grateful for his hard work April 1! <3 He truly went above and beyond, and drove a lot of miles, listened when I said yes (and more importantly, when I said no), and I can genuinely say that we made a new friend in Tim! :) THANK YOU!!! #OstermeyerPhotography #StudioO #MerdeLouvePhotography
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    Beth Sent on 05/09/2016
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    Tim came in late in the process, I had given up on finding a photographer, then his card fell out of my planning book, so I gave him a shot. SO glad I did. He was kind, polite, respectful and his shots were amazing. He was prompt with finalized pictures. My wedding was just a week ago and he is ready to send album to printer. WOW. I got engagement shots, bridal shots, and wedding shots with books for each for price I indicated below. Great value. THANKS TIM!
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    Jerry Sent on 11/13/2009
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    "Master Photographer" should be enough said for any Bride. I am a DJ and have worked with hundreds of photographers over the last 15 years. Tim by Far is the best. He will give you photos to remember for a lifetime. His personality and patience puts a Bride at rest and always give more than promised. He is not one of those photographers who leave early, he will be there when the DJ is breaking done and everyone has left.
    His Studio and Staircase is the best I've seen and can produce great shots for that Bridal Shot. You owe it to yourself to check out his website and see for yourself. Excellent value for your dollar.
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    Jessica Sent on 11/10/2009
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    Tim's photography is classic and contemporary in one. He is creative in capturing images that you will be proud to display for years, and listens to your requests for specific poses you have seen before and takes them to the next level. He ran on time for everything, and even had our album layout completed and ready for us to look at by the time we made it back from our honeymoon! He also was willing to explain how and why he did certain things, or to just fade into the surrounding depending on what the moment called for. You can't get better photography for the money. Tim has an eye for detail and perfection!
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    Andrea Sent on 11/14/2009
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    My husband and I hired Tim as our wedding photographer back in 2007. Words cannot express what a truely FABULOUS job he did!

    We decided not to hire a videographer and use the photos to tell our "wedding story". Tim knew this was our goal and did such an amazing job!! I highly reccommend the artistic album. It is worth every penny and it is something you will keep on your coffee table for all to see.

    Tim combines the most exceptional photography while still being affordable. His work is breathtaking and simply amazing. You will not be disappointed!!!
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    Chris Sent on 07/10/2010
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    We used Tim a few years ago to do our wedding pictures and the album we received was beyond our expectation and the work was the best i have seen. The flush mount album is well worth the extra money and u will love working with tim.Tim is one of the best at what he does and you wont be disappointed in him.All you have to do is look at the pictures on the web site and you will see how good his work really is.
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    Dena Sent on 11/23/2009
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    Tim photographed our wedding, my sister's wedding and my cousin's wedding. We have continued to use Tim for all of our family's photography since then. There is no better talent, no greater passion for his work and no bigger value in wedding photography than Ostermeyer Photography. Not only do you get awesome shots, but you get the attention to detail and personal attention that you just can't find anywhere else. Brides: You cannot go wrong here.
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    Andrea F. Sent on 02/06/2020
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    Responsive, attentive, and quality

    Tim is a great photographer who is passionate about his work. He dedicated all the time necessary for our destination wedding, had a very quick turnaround to get our images, and is fair priced!