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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!

Lyla:: 1 Year

Another one of my “Grow with Me” kids turns ONE! I’ve had so much fun with Lyla and her parents over the past year watching their sweet baby girl grow! It’s amazing to see how much they change. The milestones from barely being able to sit up, to crawling, to standing and almost walking!

We took these at City Park yesterday morning :) It feels awesome to be so caught up editing right now!

Thank you Carl & Kristin for allowing me to document your beautiful girls first year!! Here are some I loved:

 

 

THANKFUL

Remember this post? Latest news on my cousin Courtney: I am happy to report that the prayers are working as I send out the best update yet.  Courtney’s recovery has been nothing short of miraculous to this point.  Courtney is coming home Wednesday.  She is able to walk with a cane, and can climb stairs with the help of a banister. Obviously there is still much work to be done, particularly in her leg, but she has good mobility in her upper extremities.  She will return to outpatient rehab for a couple hours a day.  Currently her rehab focuses on helping her get up off the floor as she cares for Eden. (her youngest of 4 children)

As I continue to pray for my cousin Courtney who lives in Sante Fe, NM, I am reminded of how important it is to have faith. Every single Sunday I attend mass because it’s truly what helps me get through my week. A fellow photographer said the other day…. “My marketing plan: obey God and He will always provide!” Isn’t that the TRUTH? I wanted to jump for joy when I read that. I’ve thought that very same thing a million times over in my head, but was never able to put it into words. It applies to my life and my business. I haven’t advertised in a really long time…. which proves that God hears my prayers and gives me strength for my photography. He keeps me motivated to push forward. Happy clients = happy Jen!

Always remember that God hears you. I am a FIRM believer on God’s timing. Sometimes I can be so impatient with things in life – that is until I realize that I just need to wait my turn. You can’t have it all. I go to bed every night thanking God for the positive things in my life. I’m the first person to go to sleep when I have a REALLY long day of work ahead of me, but I’ve truly been soaking in my free time. Being responsible will always pay off, you just have to remember to have some fun, too :) It’s all about balance and learning to work hard and celebrate life. I’ve been enjoying the crawfish boils, nice weather, home cooked dinners at home with my hubby and time spent with family and friends. I realize in the future months as I decide to cut back on work… this will only lead to a new road ahead. Thank you to the clients who will continue to come back and keep their faith in me!!

In my free time lately, I’ve been listening to Joyce Meyer Ministries. She gives extremely motivating sermons just about every day on her website. When sitting at my desk editing, often times this is what I am listening to. Good, positive, encouraging thoughts! It’s amazing what our minds are capable of soaking in…

Josh & Katie :: Wedding

It seems like forever ago that I photographed Josh & Katie’s Engagement session at the Rural Life Museum! Its been almost a year and a half ago! I couldn’t wait to photograph their March Wedding at the beautiful Mt. Hope Plantation on Highland in Baton Rouge. Josh and Katie married on March 17, 2012 on a gorgeous Saturday!

Katie dressed in the Mt. Hope Bridal suite, the ceremony was held on the front porch and the Reception was on the back patio. I truly LOVE small intimate outdoor wedding venues like this. There’s something about the fresh air and being in nature while shooting :) It was also St. Patty’s Day so there’s some hints of green that pop up throughout the photos!

Thanks again Josh and Katie! Here are some of my favs from your day….

Tripp :: 1 Year

It feels like yesterday that I was going over to my friends Larry & Leslie’s house to photograph their newborn Tripp. Now, look at him 1 year later! I’ve watched these two blossom into such wonderful parents. You can’t help but smile and laugh when you are around them! Tripp makes the cutest little faces and his nickname is HAM! He is such a happy baby that really does love the camera. We took these over in the Rivertown area, which was great for 1 year! Thanks Larry & Leslie for always thinking of me to photograph your sweet little family! Tripp is such a hunk and truly is a joy to photograph! :)

Here are some that I loved!! (check out those curls!!!!)

 

Kabeer & Andrae :: Engagement

I photographed this sweet couple a few days ago in the French Quarter! It was a beautiful day, right before all this rain came! I’ve had to reschedule several shoots from this week due to the yucky weather! Luckily, Andrae & Kabeer had a nice sunny day for their shoot on Monday :)

We wandered all through the streets of the French Quarter looking for some interesting spots! I loved Andrae’s dress – blue is such a pretty color!

Here are some of my favs from their session. Such a cute, fun loving couple!!!