I always try to start each post off with a little something to open you up before you see the pictures. To let you into how the day was, were everything was held and maybe a little bit about the person. This has become a place for me to document my life, both professionally and personally. I always like reading other photo blogs, so I’m sure some of you come here to read whats new too. I came across a website not long ago that will take your blog and turn in into a flip book. I will eventually do this when I have a few years of blogging under my belt. I thought about how fun it’s going to be 10 years from now to look back and remember my journey from where it all began. To see my growth, my struggles, my insecurities, doubts, happy times and rough times. I plan to share more of myself, not only for you to get to know me better, but for me! For a release, for a place to come and just get it all out. My main goal here is to fill up the blog with LIFE, both yours and mine. In the end, I hope to have one fat blogbook!

So on to….. LaCour and Aubry, what an ADORABLE couple! Married just this past Saturday, February 5th, 2011! When Aubry first inquired a while back I knew I remembered her name from having mutual friends in High School. It was great to see a familiar face and meet her soon to be husband, LaCour. They were such a smiley and happy couple, the camera loved them! The Wedding was held at St. Louis Cathedral and the Reception was at The Cabildo right next door. A second line band played as they exited church and circled Jackson Square. I love day time weddings because the lighting is always so beautiful! The band that played at the reception was awesome, the guests didn’t stop dancing! Thank you LaCour and Aubry for having me photograph such a memorable day, everything was beautiful! And King Cake as your Wedding Cake… how yum is that!?

Ashley & Katerina married on January 28th, 2011 on a beautiful day in New Orleans! The sun was shining and the temperature outside was perfect. Prep began at their home in Lakeview, followed by the Ceremony at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Robert E Lee. They had a beautiful reception at 1200 Decatur! I truly enjoy photographing intimate weddings with only family and close friends. You could feel the love in room that night as Ashley & Katerina danced to one of their favorite songs. Later on, I captured all the family members dancing to Greek music and moving their hips. I literally came home and showed Randy some of their unique dance moves! I wish I had that much rhythm, it was so entertaining to watch. Ashley and Katerina were so fun to photograph, you could tell by the look on their face how much they adore each other. Thanks again guys for allowing me to photograph your beautiful day :)

This is definitely worth posting when I thought about it- thanks to facebook updates I’ve noticed lately that 4 of my past brides are all expecting their first child!! Congratulations to Katy, Tiphanie, Jessica & Bridget!! This makes me really happy, so I just felt like sharing ;)

Maybe I can see if they will email me a photo of their bump? Then I can put it below their Wedding photo!!

Bridget & Ryan – Married February 7, 2009

Here’s a photo of Bridget and Ryan now- Brittany Reese took this while she was in town for Bridget’s Baby Shower last month.

Jessica & Sean – Married November 14 ,2009

Tiphanie & Martin – Married December 19, 2009

Katy & Caleb – Married March 13, 2010

I first met Austin & Elizabeth when I photographed their Engagement Party a few months ago and they were just as sweet as I imagined they were going to be! Then shortly after I shot their Engagement Session at Audubon Park, it’s been so great getting to know them over the last few months. Austin & Elizabeth were married on January 8, 2011. Preparation began at The Ritz on Canal, the Ceremony was at Holy Rosary and the Reception was held at New Orleans Museum of Art. MoJeaux was so fun and everyone surely had a great time dancing! I remember saying how much I couldn’t wait to photograph at NOMA. I studied so many years of Art History at LSU, I’m a bit of an art nerd. I just love the feeling you get when you walk into an art museum :)

Elizabeth wore her grandmother’s wedding gown- and after some tweaking, the dress fit her perfectly. She is absolutely stunning and made a gorgeous bride! I loved the light pink PJ sets she had for her bridesmaids. It’s the first time I’ve seen that and I thought it was super cute. Overall, the day was magical – I’m so lucky to have been there documenting their love story! Thank you Elizabeth and Austin, we had a great time- you guys are awesome!

Ben & Megan are an adorable couple! I’ve had a great time documenting their engagement journey up until this point. It first started when they introduced me to The Rural Life Museum in Baton Rouge, I feel in love with it the day I took their Engagements. I could tell these two had a unique style and I was happy to be along for the ride. Megan picked another beautiful place for her Bridals. A small, cute little chapel in Baton Rouge- it was perfect! I LOVE CLIENTS who just take me along and allow me to do what I do, yet push me to be creatively inspired by their vision.

On January 7, 2011 – Megan and Ben said their “I Do’s” in Baton Rouge! Prep began at Megan’s moms house, followed by the Ceremony at St. Aloysius Catholic Church and the reception at The Camelot Club at the tip top of the Chase Building! Randy and I enjoyed capturing such a beautiful wedding! It was great running into my past couple, Bridget & Ryan, who are now expecting their first little one!! So happy for them! Great working with Dyle Films, too!

Also, you’ll notice below that Ben and Megan did a “First Look” before the Ceremony started. It was so sweet to capture them seeing each other for the first time that day! Thanks again Megan and Ben- I hope you guys enjoyed your honeymoon!

Here are some favs!