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.

The Swansons - San Francisco

So, my wife is rad!

For our 1 year anniversary / 30th Birthday present, she took me to San Francisco. We dubbed it our Oneymoon.

It was probably one of the coolest places we've been in the states. The weather was awesome and that view is the bomb. 

If there was ever another city we'd leave NOLA for, it'd be San Francisco. Well that and Tokyo...but that's a whole different level there. Hah!

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. 

The Wall Family

From photographing their wedding, to shooting their newly formed family. It has been an absolute pleasure to have been able to photograph this family as it blossoms. 

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.