Lookbook: Troop Rodéo

by Carol Meche | September 09, 2015 | 0 comments

A few weeks ago, we packed up our Louis Vuitton's and headed to the woods for a magical forest photo shoot. Our goal was to incorporate nature with our favorite pieces for Fall, while also having a killer time. This may not look like regular camping to you, but it is exactly how Troop Rodéo would set up camp... 

We, Rodéo Girls, were ready for whatever the woods would throw our way. (As long as it didn't get us too muddy. We like to stay looking our best even in the forest.) We packed up the essentials before we made our trek into the woods (gummy bears, sour candy, s'mores, cocktails, facial masks and bath soaks. You know, the essentials.)

And since no camping trip is complete without celebratory sparklers, we decided to bring some along with us! We had such a blast on our adventure to the woods. Who is coming with us next time?!

These are just a few of our favorite images from the shoot. To see the whole lookbook, hop on over to our Lookbook page! And if anything catches your eye (like that amazing pink plaid coat), be sure to stop by either of our locations to try it on!

Keep Dreaming,

-xo The Rodéo Girls

A big THANK YOU to our favorite photographers, Kelli and Jaime from Julep Studio! You ladies are magic! 

Tags: behind the scenes, camping, fall 2015, fashion, Fashion Lookbook, Fashion Photography, Julep Studio LLC, look book, photo shoot, Photo Shoots, Rodéo Boutique, Rodéo Style, Style

Lookbook: The Menagerie

by 101570747 | October 20, 2014 | 0 comments

Last month, we loaded up our models and drove to Mississippi to photograph our Fall Menagerie shoot. You wouldn't believe the animals we got to see at this farm! There were camels, pigs, goats, turtles, chickens, zebras, mini horses, and so much more. As you can imagine, we had a blast. Although it would have been easy to do, we made sure not to spend our whole day just playing with animals. 

This photo shoot was centered around rich fall colors. We wanted it to be dreamy, a little cozy, and a lot of fun. We are so happy with how everything turned out! We hope you love it too! 

As always, these are just a few images from the lookbook. You can see the full Menagerie Lookbook here. 

A big thanks to Julep Studio for photographing the shoot, and to Brittney for the hair and make-up! And let's not forget our lovely models! You girls were fantastic! 

Keep Dreaming,

The Rodéo Girls

Credits:

Styling - Carol Meche and Leigh Ann Chatagnier

Photography - Julep Studio

Hair and Make-up - Brittney Bowers

Models - Brittney, Lala, Ragen, and Hala

Tags: animal farm, exotic animals, Fall 2014, Fashion Lookbook, Fashion Photography, Julep Studio LLC, look book, photo shoot, Photo Shoots

Lookbook: Rodéo Goes Glamping, Beach Edition

by 101570747 | August 05, 2014 | 0 comments

The last photos of our glamping trip are on the blog today and we saved the best for last!  With summer coming to a close, these pictures are perfect for dreaming of the ocean and sand between your toes.  We have picked out a few of our favorite pictures to share with you here, but make sure to check out the lookbook to see the full shoot.

Now let's each grab a cocktail and meet at the beach!

Keep Dreaming,

The Rodéo Girls

Credits

Photography: Julep Studio LLC

Styling: Leigh Ann Chatagnier and Carol Meche

Makeup: Olga Longoria

Hair: Annie Thompson

Models: Brittney, Haley, Kaitlin, Lauren, Marcy, and Shanna

Tags: beach, glamping, grand isle, Julep Studio LLC, look book, photo shoot, Photo Shoots, rodeo goes glamping, shrimp boat, styling, summer style

Get To Know Julep Studio

by 101570747 | July 08, 2014 | 0 comments

Last Wednesday, we sat down with the two ladies of Julep Studio, Jaime Leonard and Kelli Jennings, to get to know them a little better. As you know, this photography duo is responsible for the beautiful images from our latest lookbook, Rodéo Goes Glamping. Not only are they extremely talented at what they do, but they also happen to be really fun to be around. Read our interview of these two ladies below and you will see why...

How did Julep Studio get it's start?

Kelli had just moved back to the U.S. from Germany and I had just moved back from France.  We both, separately, were looking at starting our own photography businesses, all the while, using each other as sounding boards for all of our ideas, questions, and planning. It didn't occur to us at first that maybe we should just pursue this together, as one company. It didn't take long for the lightbulb to go off, but once it did we knew we were onto something. In January of 2013, Julep Studio got it's start. We spent a lot of time on our name, trying to make sure it was both feminine and modern, while still representing The South and southern traditions. 

How would you describe Julep Studio's aesthetic?

Our aesthetic is fresh and modern while still being light and romantic. While shooting, we try to give direction, but want our client to still do what's natural in the environment that we are shooting in. We recognize and appreciate the need for tradition, but love to take that tradition and give it a "Julep" twist. 

What is your favorite type of event to photograph?

While we both thoroughly enjoy weddings, we can't help but be overly excited when we get to be a part of a fashion shoot. We love when a group of talented people get together, each doing what they do best, to make a creative concept come to life. There are no rules, no limits, just creativity. 

What sets you apart from other photographers?

Having two people allows us to capture the moment from multiple angles and viewpoints. We are able to collaborate with each other during the whole shoot, while also being able to give on-the-spot feedback. This means we can work smarter and more efficiently for our client. 

Is there any area of photography that you would love to get more involved in?

For us, it's definitely fashion. It's been a big area of interest for us since college, when we would organize these types of shoots on our own time. Fashion allows us to be imaginative, with no definite rights or wrongs. It's all about selling a lifestyle or an attitude to a woman that she desires in her own life. 

Who is an artist or photographer that inspires you?

For both of us, its Thomas Neff, the head of photography at LSU. He specialized in portrait photography and getting to know his subject. He is the reason we both stayed in photography. 

What has been the stand-out moment of Julep's career for each of you?

We both agree that seeing the dream we had in mind start to come to life right in front of our eyes was the best moment of our career, thus far.  Meeting with clients who describe the type of photography that they want and having it line up perfectly with the vision we set for our own company is a feeling like no other. It's in those types of moments that we realize we are on the right career path!

We asked them random questions and gave them five seconds to answer. This is what they had to say...

I wish I knew how to...

Jaime: re-upholster a sofa

Kelli: sail a boat

Dream vacation spot:

J: Florence, Italy or Portugal

K: Florence, Italy

Coffee Order:

J: soy latte

K: iced coffee

Salty or Sweet:

J: Sweet

K: Salty

Favorite way to unwind:

J: Walking the dogs, with a beer in hand

K: Watching Gilmore Girls with a glass of wine

Dogs or Cats:

J: Dogs

K: Cats

Who would be your celebrity best friend:

J: Jennifer Lawrence

K: Joy the Baker (Joy Wilson)

Now you can see why we are so smitten with these two ladies and Julep Studio.  If you are interested in booking them for any of your photography needs you can visit their website (julepstudiollc.com) to find out how.

Big thanks to Jaime and Kelli for meeting with us and sharing a bit of yourselves with Rodéo and our readers!

Keep Dreaming,

The Rodéo Girls

Tags: Artist Feature, get to know, interview, Julep Studio LLC, Photo Shoots, photographers

Lookbook: Rodéo Goes Glamping

by 101570747 | July 01, 2014 | 0 comments

Guess what guys! Our "Rodéo Goes Glamping" Lookbook has finally launched! We couldn't be more in love with these images. They are fun, full of life, and just exude happiness. They are pretty much everything we love about summer wrapped up in one photo shoot. Make sure to go to our Lookbook page to view all the images, as these are just a few of our favorites...

So tell us, what's your favorite look?

Credits

Photography: Julep Studio LLC

Styling: Leigh Ann Chatagnier and Carol Meche

Make-up: Olga Longoria

Hair: Annie Thompson

Models: Brittney, Haley, Kaitlin, Lauren, and Marcy

Tags: glamping, Julep Studio LLC, look book, Photo Shoots, Style, styling