Maison de la Luz is a gorgeous, luxury hotel nestled in New Orleans’ Central Business District. Full of elegant but quirky details, this hotel is surely a gorgeous backdrop to any special day – especially an elopement! Inna and Harrison, a local New Orleans couple, had their fall elopement ceremony just a few blocks away from Maison de la Luz. We met up at Maison de la Luz for their getting ready and couples’ portraits before heading over to Coliseum Square park for their elopement ceremony. Upon walking into Maison de la Luz, you are greeted with details the feel reminiscent of old New Orl ..read more

Do you ever feel like you want to ditch the endless list of events you feel like you’re supposed to have on your wedding day? You can create an experience that looks and feels like you – without a lot of fuss. James and Erin’s morning wedding at Tigermen Den proves that your wedding doesn’t have to be complicated to be beautiful and meaningful. An Intentional Morning Wedding There are a lot of great reasons to get married in the morning instead of the evening. The energy is light and cheerful. You can condense your getting ready experience and avoid hours in prep if that’s not exciting for you ..read more

For Omar and Anastasia’s creative engagement photoshoot, I brought them to my favorite spots in New Orleans’ French Quarter. We played with the light, color, and architecture on the quiet streets. The result was a beautiful mix of 35mm film, Polaroid, and digital engagement photos. A Creative Engagement Photoshoot The late afternoon and early evening are great times for a creative engagement photoshoot in the French Quarter. So many types of light are available. Bold patches of direct light break up shadows. More diffuse light gives photos a softer feeling. I’ve really been loving the dappled ..read more

Disposable film cameras have a nostalgic charm that’s really captivating. There’s a lot to consider when it comes to disposable cameras for weddings. I share why they can be such a great addition to your wedding photos as well as what you should consider before buying them. 4 Reasons to Get Disposable Cameras for Weddings People choose to have disposable cameras for weddings for many reasons. Here are five reasons you should consider adding them to your plans.  1. Guests can capture authentically candid moments. Guests have so much fun documenting the emotional moments and big laughs thro ..read more

Elegant winter wedding inspiration was everywhere at Steven and Mary’s wedding. Their Hotel Peter and Paul ceremony and reception featured great music, stunning florals, and tasteful decor to create an immersive experience for their guests. Hotel Peter and Paul Mary and Steven traveled all the way from Washington DC to have their wedding at Hotel Peter and Paul. This historic church-turned-boutique hotel is easily one of the most beautiful wedding venues in New Orleans. I’ve photographed an engagement session there as well as weddings. Every room is decorated to perfection. When you’re looking ..read more

A maternity session celebrates a time of anticipation and tenderness. For Cara and Alex’s session at home, I wanted to create images that reflect their lives as they are in this moment. Cara is my stepsister, and I always feel so comfortable working with her. That feeling made it easier to push myself creatively. I experimented with lighting, shadows, films, and blur. The result is maternity photos that feel like this sweet time in the family’s life.   An In-home Maternity Session Having a maternity session at home gives a chance for the whole family to be involved. With young kids ..read more

Penny and Jared are deeply kind and considerate people, and everything about their winter garden wedding reflected that. From their planning to their interactions with friends and family, Penny and Jared approached everything with intention. Photographing their Paradigm Gardens wedding was a truly heartwarming and comfortable experience. Their celebration featured colorful, vintage-inspired details that put everyone at ease.  A Winter Garden Wedding at Paradigm Gardens Paradigm Garden is an amazing New Orleans wedding venue for a winter garden wedding. As a wedding photographer, I truly l ..read more

Turning a great venue into a thoughtful guest experience is the ideal for any wedding reception. At their Detroit wedding venue, the Whiskey Factory, Alex and Brian curated an unforgettable evening for their friends and family. This wedding was an especially joyful one for me to photograph because Alex and I have been friends since childhood. I loved photographing her wedding in Detroit where so much of her love story with Brian unfolded. The Whiskey Factory: A Detroit Wedding Venue The Whiskey Factory is a Detroit wedding venue situated in a working distillery. Since it was originally an indu ..read more

How do you match the moody mystery of the French Quarter? Gothic wedding details, of course! When Hallie and Conor traveled to New Orleans for an intimate elopement, Hallie’s look added a romance to the day. These loving images show just how genuine and unique these two are.  First Look at Hotel Mazarin Hallie and Conor are actually having a larger ceremony next year. They wanted a deeply intimate and personalized experience as well, so they opted to have a New Orleans elopement ahead of the bigger celebration. They did have some friends and family at their ceremony, but for most of the d ..read more

Do you ever feel like you want to ditch the endless list of events you feel like you’re supposed to have on your wedding day? You can create an experience that looks and feels like you – without a lot of fuss. James and Erin’s morning wedding at Tigermen Den proves that your wedding doesn’t have to be complicated to be beautiful and meaningful. An Intentional Morning Wedding There are a lot of great reasons to get married in the morning instead of the evening. The energy is light and cheerful. You can condense your getting ready experience and avoid hours in prep if that’s not exciting for you ..read more