New Orleans Elopement - Tim & Nichole

Tim & Nichole decided to sneak away from their home in Houston to New Orleans and elope, and I can't even begin to tell you how honored and excited I was to have been the only person aside from their son Levi to have been in attendance.  What made the day even more special was this romantic and intimate fog that lingered over the city, the atmosphere was just right for an elopement in the heart of the French Quarter.

Photographing weddings in New Orleans is fantastic, but when you get an amazing couple like these two who just wanted to sneak away and just be together, you know it's going to be something special. Throughout the entire day you could just feel the love and happiness between them, and it was infectious.

My face actually hurt afterwards from smiling and laughing with them all day, and their son Levi was a blast to hang out with as well. I feel absolutely privileged to have been able to tell your story.

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Brian & Sarah - Henry Howard Hotel

Photographing elopements in New Orleans has quickly become one of the most satisfying things about being a photographer in New Orleans. Here we are getting the opportunity to capture an amazingly intimate story of two people who in most cases have traveled pretty far, just to join each other in marriage in our beautiful city. Like how dope is that?

Especially if the couple is a really rad set of people who hails all the way from Seattle. You know, like Brian and Sarah here.

I feel so privileged to have been able to photograph their story for them at the gorgeous Henry Howard Hotel that opened up earlier this year. The venue fit these two perfectly, with its brass instruments lining the walls and sleek decor. The perfect fit for an amazing couple who's hometown is super rich with music.

These two were some of the sweetest and kindest people I've ever had the pleasure of photographing, and it was an absolute honor to be able to tell their story of their journey from Seattle, WA down to New Orleans, LA. 

Here's to life's journey together! Congratulations y'all!

Kenny & Marley - Chateau Country Club Wedding

As a wedding photographer in New Orleans, we see a lot of weddings and meet a ton of really great people. Every now and then, we get the privilege of being able to photograph the wedding of some really close friends, like Kenny and Marley.

We were ecstatic when we first found out that Kenny and Marley were engaged, and even more so when they decided to entrust us with telling their wedding story. We knew going into this, that it was going to be a long and wild party till the very end, one filled with love and passion that bind the two together.

This is their story, and it's f***ing awesome.

Rich & Abby - Oak Alley Proposal

Two rows of 300 year old live oak trees line a carefully maintained brick path. The brilliant green leaves match the manicured grass below, creating a breath taking scene with a nearly 200 year old, gorgeous southern plantation at the end. You can feel the history, it's in the air.

A couple goes for a stroll among them, hand in hand, just taking it in. The man turns, he grabs his partner, looks her in the eye and slowly lowers himself down on one knee, presenting a ring from inside his jacket. She gasps, hands covering her mouth in excitement, she is overjoyed, to the point of tears. It is in that moment that their lives are added to the history of that majestic place.

That is what we live for. Those little moments of life where time stops and love fills the air. 

Ben & Sarah - City Park Vow Renewal

Meet Ben & Sarah. They came all the way from Kentucky to renew their vows in New Orleans, on their 10th year anniversary, and I was lucky enough to be there to photograph it for them.

I'm incredibly grateful that I had the opportunity to be there with them. Their love, passion, and attitudes were so wonderful to be around. It's always easy to feel great when you've got rad couples like these two, who have been together for a such a long time standing in front of you, laughing, living and loving each other.

Congratulations y'all. 

Sandy & Katie - French Quarter Wedding Chapel

I have never really had the opportunity to shoot elopements before this year, and I really wasn't sure what to expect when I talked with Sandy and Katie about photographing them.

These two people blew my mind with their personalities. They were incredible to be around, their presence lit up the room and they lit up each other. I remember walking back to my car thinking my face was literally hurting from smiling and laughing so much. 

Their elopement was easily one of my top favorite moments of all time to photograph. The French Quarter Wedding Chapel where they became husband and wife was the coolest place I've ever seen, with it's signed bills hanging from the rafters, the plethora of random chandeliers and Reverend Tony who was hysterical. 

We dare you to try and not smile while reliving their day, our bet is you probably can't. 

Justin & Melissa - The Gallery at The Chicory Wedding

Justin and Melissa are two of the coolest, nicest people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. I met these two years ago when I worked with them at a gym. They always seemed to be together, constantly smiling and infecting the air with their good vibes. It is no surprise that they ended up getting married to each other, and I'm thrilled that I was able to photograph that for them. They also know how to throw one hell a friggin' party, that shit was off the hook. I remember leaving and having to wipe myself down, the dance floor was slammed with really great friends and family who kept us moving all night long.

Vu & Kim - New Orleans Wedding

So here's an awesome couple I had the pleasure of shooting for, especially on short notice. Totally glad that I was available to be there for these two.

Y'all were fantastic.

Congrats Vu & Kim.

George & Christine - Mater Dolorosa Church

Funny story, Christine and I know each other. Like really friggin' well. We used to work together, and by work I mean do nothing but goof off the whole time.

She's crazy, and I mean the awesome fun kind of crazy. I don't know how George does it, but he's a saint. Hah. I went to high school with George's younger brother and didn't really get to know him until after Christine and I got close.

These two are awesome. And their reception, well that was one hell of a party. Non-stop dancing all night, just how I like it.

“It’s not a party until someone splits their pants.”

Ryan & Rachelle - Sacred Heart Chapel

I really dig, small intimate weddings. You know the what I'm talking about, the ones that don't worry about details, or how big their budget is. The only thing that matters is the passion and love between the couple.

Ryan and Rachelle had that by the boat loads, and then some. This was by far the shortest wedding I've ever had the pleasure of shooting, but let me just tell you, that there was an abundance of love in the air with these two, and it was an absolute treat to be the one to capture that moment for them.