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  • Hi, my name is Jen and I am a Natural Light Photographer based out of New Orleans! Welcome! I specialize in Engagement, Maternity, Family, Children, and Birth Photography. As a wife and mom of 5, I understand how important capturing those fleeting moments are. Making my clients feel comfortable in front of the lens, photographing priceless memories and building relationships with people in the process are my main goals. There's always lots of fun couples, sweet families and precious babies gracing the presence of my site! Be sure to check back, I'm always posting new sessions! Click the "Information" tab above to email me if you're interested in scheduling a shoot :) I can't wait to hear from you!

Caroline :: 3 Months

Caroline is now 3 months, do you remember her sweet newborn session? They grow so fast! We took these at Audubon Park last week and her brothers jumped in for a few, too. Caroline wore some adorable little dresses, she looks like a little doll! Looking forward to her 6 month session this summer! :)

Claire :: 3 Months

Claire is now 3 months old! Remember her newborn session? She was soo smiley – that session seems like yesterday! I was excited to see how much she had grown this time around! We also added bring brother Noah in there for a few, he’s a ball of energy :)

Here are some favs from Claire’s session:

 

Sparky & Emily :: Proposal

Well this post is going to be a little out of the ordinary! It’s a PROPOSAL!! I was so thrilled when Patrick (Sparky) called me to let me know he was going to be proposing to one of my best friends, EMILY! I was so happy! Well the day approached and I sat nervous as can be in Jackson Square last Saturday with my husband Randy! Just waiting for the big moment… Sparky had a nice romantic day planned for the two of them. It started off with some drinks in the Quarter and window browsing on Royal Street. Sparky was calling me every now and then (when he would tell Emily he needed to go to the bathroom) and filling me in on what was going on and when they would arrive.

Well the moment came and I saw them approaching… all I could think was oh noooo, she’s going to see me, she’s going to see me!!! I had on a hat and sunglasses in hopes that I would be less visible! Although the lighting isn’t perfect and there’s times when they stepped into the direct sun, it’s okay! This moment is saved and frozen in time for them and I couldn’t have been happier to be there for it!

So here it goes….

This is them walking through Jackson Square…. Emily just pointing and having no clue whats about to happen!

Spark getting the ring out of his pocket….Down on one knee :)Putting the ring on her finger.A kiss!!A hug!!An OHH MY GOODNESS, look at my RING face!!And then…. Hi Jen! :)SOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL!!!

Cooper :: 1 Year

Cooper was such a ball of energy last week! I loved his little smile ;) We took these over in the Rivertown area; such a great place for 1 year! His parents Caryn and Ryan jumped in for a few as well!! Thanks again for thinking of me to photograph your sweet boy for his 1 year milestone!

Here are some that I LOVED:

Benjamin :: Newborn

You guys may remember Tim & Amy’s Maternity session that I photographed a couple of months back? Well their little baby arrived and it’s a BOY!! I think that is so exciting when parent’s wait to find out what they are having – so fun! Well, little Benjamin was 7 days old when I took these photos of him last week. He did great! Tim has some Indian heritage in his family, so we took a couple of shots with the Indian moccasins and throw blanket! Love those!

Here are some of my favs from the newborn session: