Bride and groom with their wedding party in emerald green and black formalwear

Southern Wedding Photographer

Texas | Louisiana | All Over

Recent work

Capturing Portraits In Style

A curated look at weddings, engagements, maternity, graduation, and portrait sessions captured with intention, style, and a timeless feel.

Bride and groom holding hands beneath carved stone columns
Expectant mother in a blush gown cradling her bump
Bride reaching out for a first look with her groom
Graduate in a Black Girl Magic stole holding her cap
Couple in white beside a bridesmaid and groomsmen welcome sign
Expectant mother with hydrangeas seated on a wooden stool
Bride and groom sharing a quiet moment on the reception dance floor
Bride and groom on a sweeping stone staircase
Bride having her finishing makeup touches applied
Couple in black tie embracing in bright daylight
Bride in a white suit dress beside a balloon arrangement
Bride and groom holding hands beneath carved stone columns
Expectant mother in a blush gown cradling her bump
Bride reaching out for a first look with her groom
Graduate in a Black Girl Magic stole holding her cap
Couple in white beside a bridesmaid and groomsmen welcome sign
Expectant mother with hydrangeas seated on a wooden stool
Bride and groom sharing a quiet moment on the reception dance floor
Bride and groom on a sweeping stone staircase
Bride having her finishing makeup touches applied
Couple in black tie embracing in bright daylight
Bride in a white suit dress beside a balloon arrangement

The film

Malachi & Ana

A glimpse into their engagement session — the quiet moments and the joy in between.

Christian Cummings, owner of Christian Paul Studios

Meet the photographer

Hi, I'm Christian

I'm Christian Cummings, a passionate photographer specializing in graduation, wedding, engagement, and maternity photography.

I believe in capturing life's most meaningful moments with elegance, authenticity, and intention. Photography isn't just about taking pictures; it's about telling a story, preserving emotion, and creating timeless images that you'll cherish for years to come.

My style is warm, personal, and detail-focused. Whether it's the joy of a graduation, the love between two people, or the beauty of motherhood, I strive to make every session a calm, memorable experience that reflects who you truly are.

Based in
Texas & Louisiana
Travel
Anywhere you'll have us
Delivery
Edited online gallery

Kind words

What clients say

“He kept the whole day calm and still caught every moment we were too busy to notice.”

Placeholder review · Wedding, Louisiana

“Our engagement photos looked like a magazine and the session felt like hanging out with a friend.”

Placeholder review · Engagement, Texas

“Fast turnaround, gorgeous editing, and so easy to work with from the first email.”

Placeholder review · Maternity session

“He kept the whole day calm and still caught every moment we were too busy to notice.”

Placeholder review · Wedding, Louisiana

“Our engagement photos looked like a magazine and the session felt like hanging out with a friend.”

Placeholder review · Engagement, Texas

“Fast turnaround, gorgeous editing, and so easy to work with from the first email.”

Placeholder review · Maternity session

Reviews appear here once Christian approves them.