New Orleans Engagement - Anthony & Darius

Anthony and Darius frequently visited New Orleans while they dated, so it was cruicial that we decided to meet them in an area that they've spent far less time in, and admittedly us as well. We've always enjoyed afternoon strolls through the Marigny/Bywater, and Crescent Park seemed like the most obivious choice for a sunny summer afternoon engagement session. The breeze rolled off the Mississippi river providing us a much needed reprieve from the stiffling heat and humidity that is notorious for a New Orleans summer. As we talked and got to know their relationship better, the excitement for their wedding this fall grew even more. Here we have two amazing people bringing their families from all over the country to come celebrate their love together in our hometown, it's a welcoming treat to have the honor and privilege of being able to document their marriage to one another. We don't want to spoil all the details about it because we want it to be a surprise when we get share it with the world, but we can say it's going to be really freaking awesome. 

New Orleans Proposal - Logan & Hannah

We had a plan. Logan and I had come up with this plan on where he could propose to Hannah, including a stiff drink to take the nerves off, and meeting on this pier along the river.

All of that went to shit when New Orleans decided to have one of those "screw everything you had to do" days with it's traffic, even despite leaving almost 45 minutes ahead of time. I parked unpaid in a lot and prayed my car wouldn't get towed for it.

So in a mad panic, I scrambled to get to the location and passed Logan and Hannah walking hand in hand, heading the opposite direction of where we were going to meet. I gave him a nod and a probably ridiculous looking wink to let him know I was ready as I passed them. He instantly dropped to one knee and popped the question, I'm pretty sure at that point I was like, "NOOOO!" But despite being a little thrown off, it was beautiful and it was worth every last drop of stress.

The momentous amount of joy and love they share between the two of them made up for it in stride. It's couples like this that make us truly appreciate what we do, and why we do it. We're not in it to make the next "epic" image, we're in it to get our heart filled documenting love and the gorgeous souls that share it.

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New Orleans Connection - Lauren & Otis

These two came down to meet Rachael and I before their wedding this May, and we knew from the instant they walked into the coffee shop that we were waiting for them in, that they were going to be an amazing couple to work with.

Both Lauren and Otis were so full of life and presence that the room just lit up when they walked in. We chatted for almost an hour before we began exploring New Orleans and all of it's little hidden gems.

We ended up back at their hotel that Otis and his family always stay at when they visit New Orleans; It had this amazing little courtyard that I've never seen before. They originally wanted to have their ceremony there, but the size of their wedding quickly outgrew it, with all their friends and family who can't wait to see these two join together in that forever love.

Lower Garden District Engagement - Jimmy & Adrienne

I met these two early last year at their friend's wedding I was photographing, when they reached out to me afterward for their wedding in November, I was stoked.

They were fun, easy going, and caring for one another, freaking perfect! 

We decided to meet at the Irish House on St. Charles in New Orleans to grab a drink before strolling around the Lower Garden District, just to get loose and have a little fun. Turns out it was closed for some maintenance on the streets, which totally ended up throwing me off.

So we decided to head out anyways, and come back later. Jimmy & Adrienne walked out to the park in the neighborhood and we hung out for a bit. The weather was perfect, not too hot, not too cold and not a damn cloud in the sky. You couldn't ask for better weather in the here in the South.

They capped the day off by making it back to the Irish House here in New Olreans, with a couple of irish coffees, which if you've never had one from the Irish House I highly recommend it. They are the best in the city, hands down!

New Orleans Engagement - Corey & Sophie

Sophie and Corey got in contact with us earlier this year. The thought to have some portraits taken of the two of them before their wedding hadn't come across their mind until they saw our work. We were floored, and extremely honored to have the privilege of photographing them.

Going into it, we knew that the vibe and feel for their session had to be true to their love for each other. We wanted to avoid the traditional style of portraits while shooting at Audubon Park in New Orleans and kept it as real as they were, focusing on the heart and soul of their relationship, their love of one another. 

We couldn't be more thrilled to have had the opportunity to capture their love, and we're absolutely stoked to be able to photograph their wedding in March this year. Spring time, it's for lovers y'all.

Kenny & Marley - Lake Pontchartrain Engagement

Man, I loved hanging out with these two. Kenny and Marley have been friends of ours for years now, and they're always the kindest and sweetest people to be around. There is this looming feel good vibe that surrounds them, and its infectious. 

The weather was gloomy, but the day was perfect. Their love, laughter and feel good vibes made the day nothing short of amazing. We laughed, we explored, and it was a freaking blast. 

Their wedding is going to be amazing, and I can't wait to hangout with them again.