SNEAK PEEK.

I met Juliet + Michael at the Couterie Forest and Arboretum in City Park for their engagement session last year and I knew immediately that this was going to be one couple I bonded with a bit extra. Little did I know, until a few days later after some thinking, that Juliet would serve as the catalyst for my long contemplated rebranding! I am forever grateful that the stars aligned to bring this couple knocking at my digital door. Here is a little tidbit from their STUNNING wedding.

Venue: Race and Religious

Planning: Christie Chopin

Dress: BHLDN

Flowers: Poppy and Mint

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Invitations: Juliet Meeks Design (the bride!)

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Reception Band:
 

Sneak Peek, Just Married! 09.29.18

Planning & Coordination: Weddings by Lulu

Accommodations: Hotel Provincial

Ceremony + Reception: Beauregard-Keyes House

Flowers: Erin Steen

Caterers: Pigeon

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Second Line Band: Kinfolk Brass Band

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There is a portion of my heart reserved for a love of intimate weddings. Maybe it has something to do with the pace of activity or the quality of interactions because of a low guest count, or perhaps I'm simply biased because my own wedding had fewer than 25 attend. Irregardless, I am equal parts excitement and joy every time I receive an inquiry for a gathering of your most cherished friends and family members.

Andy + Elizabeth's Wedding began at the Hotel Provincial where they shared pre-ceremony moments with their best friends, had a private first look in a lush courtyard, and enjoyed a laid back 30 minute family photo session. From there we walked just a couple blocks to the ceremony and reception site, the Beauregard-Keyes House. Their ceremony was held in the garden, which somehow achieves high beauty while remaining completely unpretentious (one of the things I love most about courtyards throughout the French Quarter), and then they enjoyed the entire property for the remainder of the reception. The day was filled with quality moments rather than a large quantity of planned activities. Cocktails, live musicians, delectable foods, timeless details, and a laissez-faire attitude in guest interactions. I will forever love these photos and I hope you do too!

*You can also see Elizabeth + Andy's Wedding featured on Borrowed & Blue: https://www.borrowedandblue.com/us/weddings/elizabeth-andy--4

What’s better than one beautiful lake as a backdrop? TWO! Over the course of two different days Jodi and I romped around some of the most beautiful scenery near Oklahoma City. Our first stop was for her family maternity session along Lake Stanley Drapper and the next morning we rose early for a sunrise session at Thunderbird Lake. I so wish we would have packed a picnic and our swim suits because there was no one else around and we had the whole place to ourselves.

Baby Audrey has arrived and I just can’t wait to meet and photograph the precious little bundle! (Also, I couldn’t resist sharing this first photo of us together, I just love my bestie!)

Gina + Kenny’s wedding was a perfect blend of American, Chinese, and Korean sentiment and tradition. Kelley Douglass at the Audubon Tea Room kept things running smooth and the evening went off without a hitch. Picture perfect light, energetic dancing, and a Groom serenading his new Bride!

Enjoy this little sneak peek while I update galleries. ♥

Lily + Riley were the best! Genuine, honest, and trusting. I love it when couples do their research to find a photographer they believe has a style that suits them, then asks tons of questions prior to the session, and shows up prepared and ready to rock! These two did just that. They put out in the open their concerns and then placed their trust in me to do my job. They were also incredible sports when it came to answering all of my relationship questions and playing some silly games during the shoot. I'm pretty stoked with the results!

I wish I could say I can't wait to photograph their wedding, but they're getting hitched out of state and already have another awesome photographer covering the event. I am flattered they chose me to manage their engagement photos and am so glad the sun graced us in Audubon Park after lots of overcast in the French Quarter. I love that they chose more formal attire for the city scenes and then dressed down (just a tad!) for the park. ENJOY.

Hiking with the bride and groom and their closest friends and family at sunrise? Yes, sign me up. Industrial chic wedding by night? I'm there for that too. Best day, ever. Becky and Jason's Los Angeles wedding at the Holding Co set the bar for 2018 pretty darn high. I can't wait to share more and hope you enjoy this little sneak peek...

Each and every wedding I am invited to photograph is special. Jenny and Tom's wedding in Vermont touched my heart in many ways. From the generous help from their friends and family during set up to the serene mountain back drop. I felt at home and very welcomed into this intimate family affair. Perhaps it was the fresh autumn air and fresh baked bread and lavender on each dinner plate, but I never wanted to leave! I truly could have danced until dawn, even with my, then, 8 month pregnant belly.

[vendor list: coming soon]

Venue: Mountain Top Inn, Chittenden, VT

Meet Taylor.

This young lady is well mannered, intelligent, and gorgeous from the inside out. She has a passion for photography and we all know that tugs at my heart strings. I was blessed to have an amazing set of neighbors that introduced me to Taylor and her family last year in hopes that I could guide her a bit on her photography journey. Since last Fall she has been my Senior Apprentice. She is already extremely talented, with a great eye for composition and emotion. I am literally training my competition and I am so grateful for the experience.

It is a true blessing to photograph this important stage in her young life and to be inspired daily by her progress. Bonus points for having her sister tag along for some awesome sibling portraits too. Where would we be without our family?

CONGRATULATIONS TAYLOR!

Meeting up with Angie and Kadesh to mark their one year anniversary was a huge treat! I photographed their Los Angeles Wedding in 2015 and I loved shooting with them again here in Louisiana. We decided to go with an outdoor setting to compliment the more polished, city feel to their wedding photos. Fountainbleau State Park was the perfect location with it's towering live oaks and easy access to the beach along Lake Ponchartrain.

This session was an immediate favorite of mine and it has stayed there through another year. The candid emotion, pretty light, and serene posed portraits just have me oh'ing and ah'ing all day long. Enjoy!

I love working with families large and small. One of my favorite parts is learning all about your shared interests and hobbies as well as day to day routines so we can design a session that suits your lifestyle. Most of the time we end up outdoors, in the prettiest light or in your home just hanging out. I should probably just call these "Hang Out Sessions" because it truly feels like a visit with friends when all is said and done. This is just a snippet from some recent sessions, feel free to inquire for a look into some full galleries. These sessions cover locations throughout Mississippi, Louisiana, and Maryland. Enjoy!

This GORGEOUS wedding designed and executed by Brooke Casey Weddings. Alicia + Mathew were so laid back and relaxed throughout their wedding day. I think a lot of that had to do with having a skilled planner and also hosting their entire wedding day at one venue. Eliminating the stress of going from place to place is a huge win on so many levels. You get the most out of your hours and photography wise, we don't miss a beat to travel time either! All of the vendors involved did an incredible job and the day was beautiful. There was a pretty epic down pour in the middle of the reception but that didn't stop folks from enjoying themselves. It was a warm sight to see folks cuddled up in every cozy corner of R&R, engaged in genuine, intimate conversation. Enjoy!

Venue : Race & Religious.

Second Shooter : Daniel Waghorne

Florist : Leaf and Petal

Food Trucks : Taco Loceaux & Rue Chow

Cakes : Sweet Life Bakery

DJ : Aaron lane Entertainment

Brass Band : Kinfolk

After seven years of photographing special occasions for Dori and her family I feel even more blessed with each new booking. I'm honored to have captured memories of her and Jesse's engagement, their wedding reception, family pets (I miss Toby!), extended family, holiday photos, and now two pregnancies. She is a prime example of how we can indeed have working relationships with even our closest friends when there is mutual respect and open communication about what's needed to make the magic happen. I am forever grateful that I get to serve this lovely soul.

On top of all that she is exquisite and a natural in front of the camera. Dori is a kind, honest and true friend who mothers her energetic little boy with grace and a sense of humor. I am inspired daily by her ability to balance work, family, and personal life and make it look effortless as she goes. Plus, her baby belly is the most beautiful!

Congratulations to you, Jesse, and Paul. I can't wait to meet the newest addition. Yay baby!

Location // Clinton, LA

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Il Mercato is one of my favorite venues in New Orleans. It is full of European charm sans stuffiness! Brooke Casey Weddings managed Catherine + Claire's big day and things couldn't have turned out better. With a good timeline there was no stress moving from one place to the next before the ceremony. We had ample time to capture a variety of styled portraits as well as all those magic "in between" moments that really are the glue images that hold the whole collection together in the end.

Full Vendor List coming soon...

What to do when you have a bride that has two dresses? Shoot two separate bridal sessions in two different states! Ok, so maybe Jodi is my best friend but still. What an awesome honor to photograph a session first in Oklahoma before her wedding last May and then again this Spring in Louisiana along the Amite River. A big thanks to my Senior Apprentice, Taylor, and her family for the use of their property.

It was a bit eerie to see evidence of the Great Flood that happened last August (2016) still lingering throughout the landscape. River birches bent and leaning, sand so flat it looks like a scene from a Robert Heinlein novel, and rock covered surfaces that look stable but when stepped on suck your feet in like quick sand. I always love it when I have a shoot that turns into an adventure!

Kristin and James would not have done an engagement session had it not been included in their collection. I was so thrilled when Kristin put her review in with the Knot after their wedding and stated that she was so glad that they went through with the additional session. Even though they traveled to New Orleans from out of state for their wedding they scheduled their session during one of their previous visits while in the planning process.

After some discussion we decided to shoot in the French Quarter for a classic New Orleans vibe and then wrap things up at the Roosevelt Hotel where the wedding would be some months later. I love the shots in the rich and colorful courtyards and of course the rooftop of the hotel. ENJOY!

Morgan + Brian were my Giveaway winners for a contest I ran earlier in 2017. Something about their application just drew me in and kept be coming back. Their wedding was held at Little Kings Shuffle Club in downtown Athens, GA. It is an assuming and surprising venue for a wedding, though it turns out to be perfect for such an event. The bar area inside was reminiscent of many music / barroom venues in New Orleans so I felt right at home. The outdoor area had so many funky little decorations and plenty of space for everyone to spread out. The late September date meant warm sunshine during the day and a beautiful cool evening starting with their sunset ceremony.

Hotel: The Graduate

Ceremony + Reception: Little Kings Shuffle Club