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. 

Greg & Jamie - French Quarter Proposal

Proposals have really started to become one of my all time favorite moments to photograph. Mainly because the amount of emotion, passion, and love between two people escalates to a point where it boils over and infects everyone around. You can just feel it in the air, and its incredible. We felt honored and lucky to just be there, let alone photograph these two wonderful people.

Congratulations Greg & Jamie, we wish y'all the absolute best, and hope that New Orleans was everything and more than what you expected.

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.

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.

Justin & Melissa - New Orleans Engagement

These two have that just absolute intense love for each other, and you can feel it in the air. I see Justin and Melissa as that couple that just lasts forever, and it's totally rad. Being around them, and being able to capture that sense of togetherness had me smiling all day.

 I cannot wait to see them again on their wedding day.

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Portland, OR

Visited Portland, OR last week. It was rad. Truly an inspiring experience. 

Logan & Lauren - Lafayette Square Proposal

What better way to launch into 2016, than by photographing a really rad couple from out of town getting engaged in New Orleans.

Congratulations y'all. 

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.

Austin & Brittany - City Park Engagement

My brother, and his soon to be wife. Glad to call them my family. 

Much love dudes. Much love.

John & Mary - Rock n' Bowl Wedding

These two...well, let's just say they're incredible people. New Orleans has hands down, the coolest people, along with gorgeous scenery. Our Lady of Holy Rosary is such a gorgeous church, throw in a killer venue like Rock n' Bowl, add two really wonderful people and you've got yourself a recipe for an epic wedding. 

Much love John and Mary.

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