Who remembers Gardner Joseph’s 1st Birthday that I photographed last year? Well it was on to round two and Gardner Joseph’s parents outdid themselves once again! This years theme was Country Western/Cowboy! I loved all the decorations, favors, the cake, food prepared by chefs, musicians, face painter, horsey rides. This was a dream party and belongs in a magazine! Thanks Gardner & Rachel for allowing me capture such a special day!

Check out some of my favorite shots from the day:

I often get the opportunity to photograph Rehearsal Dinner’s at Mother’s Next Door. Being that my Uncle owns the restaurant, I’ve formed a great relationship with Ronnie – the special events coordinator for the party room! So nice to get the referrals, Mother’s is such a unique place to have an event. LOVE the way the room photographs, so warm with lots of character. Casey’s mom contacted me prior to the event, wanting a mix of candids and group shots. So this past Friday, I was there to document the night! I love the emotion that Rehearsal’s have. There’s lots of laughs and typically some tears during speeches and slideshows, too. Casey and Rachel, you guys are a beautiful couple! I enjoyed working with your whole family, everyone was so sweet!

Here are some of my favs from the evening:

Loved the table centerpieces. All different themes – Mardi Gras, LSU, Saints, Jazz Fest, Hunting & Fishing, LA Seafood… very cute!

Wow!! This 1st Birthday Party was INCREDIBLE!!!! Every now and then I get asked to photograph parties and special events. This one in particular was a real treat! I drove to Baton Rouge a week or so ago to document Gardner’s 1st birthday party. You may remember that little cutie from when I took this 8 month photos at the Rural Life Museum.

I was excited when his mom, Rachel contacted me about his birthday party. I knew it was going to be fabulous and I sure was right! I walked up to the house and it was like as if I was flipping the pages in a magazine. The party was a Circus theme and there were so many beautiful details. There was a magician, a caricature artist, a clown who made balloons and painted faces, pony rides, a popcorn machine, cotton candy, chefs in the kitchen cooking gourmet food, party favors, a gorgeous birthday cake…. the list goes on and on!

Gardner will have so many photos to help remember his special day!! It was so much fun! Thank you Gardner & Rachel for giving me the opportunity to capture your little one’s 1st Birthday!

Ryan & Casey’s Wedding Rehearsal Dinner was held at Mother’s Next Door on Friday, July 15, 2011. As most of you know, this is my uncle’s Restaurant in the City. It’s become a great place to have any type of special event! I was excited to hear that Casey and Ryan chose the private party room for their Rehearsal!! :) I love photographing in that space, it has such New Orleans character and charm. Every now and then, the couple will ask me to photograph both days for them. Lots of times, it’s when they know they are going to have a good bit of out of town guests visiting. It gives us a chance to get lots of group shots that we don’t always have enough time to get on the Wedding day. Ryan and Casey are adorable together! I enjoyed photographing their Rehearsal Dinner. Look out for the next post up, it will be their Wedding Day! :)

Ryan & Casey!! :)Greg & Brittany to the bottom left. Their little man Tyler is part of my “Grow With Me” club and he is soo cute!!Speech time!Loved those photo towels, GREAT gift idea!!! I want to get some of those made ASAP!