Amanda and Derek planned a perfect Louisiana wedding at the 1849 Houmas House Plantation ... and while the rain came down a few times in the afternoon, the skies cleared up just before the 7:30pm ceremony. After a beautiful outdoor ceremony this big Texas family and friends danced, toasted, and celebrated the rest of the night. Congrats Amanda & Derek ... looking forward to shooting your "newlywed post session" in New Orleans.
April 23, 2008
April 16, 2008
Newlywed Post Session before Europe Honeymoon
The day after an amazing French Quarter Wedding, Kelsey and Andy did their Newlywed Post Session in beautiful City Park. Leaving for their honeymoon to Paris & Rome on the following day they can look forward to creating a beautiful Italian Collection Wedding Book upon their return. Again, here's just a few shots from hundreds of great moments. - click on photo to open in larger window -
Big Texas Wedding in Big Easy
There are so many good things that I can write about Kelsey and Andy's wedding this past Saturday. For starters, every single person involved with & attended this wedding ( well over 100 + ) flew in from Texas. That is one strong statement of family and friendship. We ended up at Broussards in the heart of the French Qter ... during French Qter Festival ... some of the best food & music in the world ... and some of the nicest people that I had the pleasure to work with. It was difficult choosing just a few photos for this blog post because we have literally hundreds of great moments. Here's just a few. - click on the photo to open in larger window -
April 07, 2008
Pat O's, Wedding on the River, & Family from Puerto Rico
Melissa and David celebrated their wedding in unique style this past Saturday night. After a beautiful ceremony at the historic uptown Good Council church, they rocked the reception room ... Pat O's on the River. David's family and friends flew in from Puerto Rico to join Melissa's family in New Orleans. This was a great wedding to document. Here's just a small handful of hundreds of great moments from Saturday night.
April 02, 2008
Chicago Orleans Wedding
What a beautiful wedding Kim and Brian had this past weekend. With half of guest from Chicago and the other half from New Orleans everything looked great. The Armstrong Ballroom at the downtown Sheraton gave me wonderful opportunities to capture the details in perfect available light. A great room for a wedding ! Here's just a few of many many awesome moments. Congratulations Kim & Brian ! (click on photo to open in new window)
March 29, 2008
Newlywed Post Session, Orleans
We ended Priscilla and Yves's Newlywed Post Session right where it all started over a year ago. Yves proposed on the New Orleans Steamboat overlooking the Mississippi River. Here's just a few shots from a great session. Congrats guys !
March 23, 2008
Historic New Orleans Engagement
When Chelsea & Issac get married this coming June they will celebrate a historic French Qter wedding. So there was no doubt what type of engagement photos to create. Here's just a few shots of many from last weeks engagement session. A very likable easy going couple ... and from LSU ... Awesome !
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March 20, 2008
Wedding with Opportunity
Last weekend Tiffany & CJ put on a beautiful wedding at the J.W. Marriott. Since everything took place in one location we took advantage of a rare opportunity to do some "Post Session Style" photos just outside of the hotel on the historical Canal St. Here's just a few shots from a great night. ( ps: I had to include the "mafia shot" of the guys on the blog.I love this shot ! ) - click on the photo to open in a new window -
March 08, 2008
Bending Backwards for a Newlywed Post Session
I've always said that I'll bend over backwards to get a special shot ... and during Ashley and Jonathan's Newlywed Post Session I lived those words. One sprained back, a few days of rest, and a whole bunch of beautiful shots to add to Ashley and Jonathan's Italian Wedding Book. Here's jut a few pics from last weeks session. Congrats again guys !!! (click on pic to open in larger window)
February 29, 2008
Perfect Day / Engagement in the City
After being rained out and rescheduling a couple of times, we were blessed with perfect cool sunny weather for Kim and Brian's engagement session. Here's just a few shots of many from a awesome day in the city. I'm looking forward to documenting Kim and Brian's wedding next month.
February 20, 2008
Another Newlywed / Post Session Gone Great !
I'm so glad that Erica and Mauricio decided to add on a Newlywed Post Session to their wedding package. They made my job very easy this day ... a beautiful couple in a great playful mood, perfect weather, and crowds of people applauding the "newly married couple". These post sessions are so much fun and sets a perfect opportunity to capture some very unique photos. Congrats again Erica and Mauricio ! (click on photo to open in new window)
February 07, 2008
Newlywed / Post Sessions are Worth the Effort !
One of my many favorite couples from last yr ('07), Lori and Randall, decided to do their "Newlywed Post Wedding Session" in the New Orleans area. While these sessions take a bit of effort they are so worth it. The main requirement is to come ready to have fun. There is no pressure, no schedule, just come in a good mood and we will capture some unique shots that's almost impossible to do so on the wedding day (since most wedding day schedules don't allow us to walk around the Qter). These sessions are a great opportunity & I love doing them.
Congrats again Lori & Randall ! Here's just a few shots from yesterday. You have many more to choose from, but I wanted to get a few online today. ( click on the pic to open in a larger window )
February 06, 2008
Christian & Jason
When Christian and Jason booked me to photograph their wedding they told me that all of the guys will wear cowboy hats & boots for the reception. I knew that this would be a good wedding to shoot ... and it certainly was a great night. Here's just a few shots from hundreds of pics. Congratulations guys ! (click on a photo to open in a larger window)
January 22, 2008
2008 Wedding Season Great Start
The early January 08 wedding season started off with a good one. Melissa and Brian was one of the nicest couples that I had the opportunity to work with. As soon as I arrived at the brides house I was greeted with a LSU flag, so I knew I was in good company. No cold weather or rain dampened the spirits of this wedding. Congratulations guys. Here are a few shots and a collage of just some great shots from your wedding. Enjoy!!! ( note: click on the photo to open the pic in a larger window )
January 02, 2008
December 14, 2007
Lovin the Park Engagement
I love shooting in the park this time of year. The decorations, the unseasonable warm December weather :-) , and working with another very cool laid back couple. Here is just a couple of shots from Melissa and Brian's engagement session. Great job guys ! Looking forward to working with you again next month at your wedding. ( isn't the time just flying by ? )
December 09, 2007
New "D3" Camera, First Engagement Shoot !!!
Christian and Jason was the first couple that I photographed on my long awaited brand new Nikon D3 Camera. Nikon really did it right with this new camera ... ISO's at up to 6400 are clean as a whistle.
Here's just a few shots from our session in the park. Christian and Jason, I'm looking forward to working with you guys for your wedding. Congrats !
December 01, 2007
Cool December Engagement
I had the pleasure of photographing Melissa and David (great name by the way) for their engagement session this past week. Melissa and David were great to work with as they are a easy going laid back couple. Our goal was to create some classic New Orleans pictures with a contemporary edgy look.
I'm looking forward to documenting their wedding this coming April.
November 21, 2007
Royal Orleans Wedding
The famous Royal Orleans Hotel was the perfect location for Tina and Joseph's special day. After a intimate ceremony and a quick photo session down Royal Street, this wedding started to rock. From the groom and the father of the bride rocking on stage with the band to the traditional New Orleans style second line ending ... a awesome night. It was a pleasure photographing this wedding. Congratulations guys !!!
November 18, 2007
Engagement at Sundown
Tiffany and CJ's engagement session was one of these days where everything fell right into place. We were not only blessed with a perfect cool November evening, but a perfect sunset as well. Looking forward to documenting Tiffany and CJ's New Orleans style wedding this coming March from the French Quarter "W Hotel". 
November 13, 2007
November 09, 2007
Wedding and Special Moments
With each wedding there are very special moments that are heart felt, and Freda and Shawn's day was no exception. From a beautiful ceremony at Mount Hermon Baptist Church to Magnolia Plantation, it was a pleasure documenting their day as it happened. I am looking forward to custom designing your Italian Wedding Book. Congratulations guys !
November 07, 2007
Sweet Cajun Style
... nicest people around ... great food, music, and dance ... a beautiful wedding from southeast Louisiana. Kacy and Michael topped off a perfect night by getting on stage and playing with the band ( "Treater") cajun style. Here are just a few natural moments from a great night. Congratulations Kacy and Michael !
October 30, 2007
A Perfect Day
Amber and Greg not only made great upgrades for their wedding day locations, they were blessed with absolutely perfect cool October weather. Congratulations guys on a perfect wedding !
October 23, 2007
Beauty, Groovy Shoes, & Back Breaking Moves
I knew that this was going to be a fun wedding when I saw that all of the guys had black & white tennis shoes with their tuxedo's. After a beautiful ceremony at the historic St Josephs Church in Gretna, Erica and Mauricio made the most out every song that the band played ... actually all 250 + guest had La Maison Creole rocking all night long. Here is just a few of many great shots from a wonderful night. Congratulations Erica & Mauricio !!!
October 18, 2007
Wedding with Detail
Ashley and Jonathan's attention to detail showed as their beautiful October wedding was a great success. From the bridal suite at the downtown Hilton to St. Agnes to the unique layout in the New Orleans Museum of Art. Here is just a few shots from a wonderful wedding.
I'm looking foward to photographing your "Post Session" and creating a gorgous Italian Collection Wedding Book. ( ... and maybe a trash the dress session ? ... just kidding Liz : - )
October 13, 2007
Post Session / Trash the Dress
After doing the engagement sessions, formals, and a awesome wedding, there was no better way to complete Steve and Petras Italian Wedding Book than doing a unique Post Session / Trash the Dress Session. Here is just a few of many great shots from perfect cool evening on the beach.
Engagement, Family, & the Park
Freda and Shawn picked a beautiful afternoon for their engagement session under the oaks in the park. They also decided to include their daughter in this session ... who was a ham for the camera & a pretty darn good photographer assistant.
September 19, 2007
A Wedding That Had it All
From a historic Bed and Breakfast house on Magazine St, to the beautiful Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church ... a horse & carriage with fireworks above Southern Oaks Plantation ... and a amazing group of people celebrating with one of the nicest couples that I have had the pleasure of working with. Congratulations Steve & Petra ! Awesome wedding !
( I still think that you should have sent your photographer with you on your 2 week Hawaiian honeymoon :-) Looking forward to shooting your "post session" and designing a awesome Italian Wedding Book.
