Hey there lovebirds! A New Orleans wedding isn’t complete without the iconic tradition of a Second Line parade. If you’re dreaming of a wedding celebration that merges romance with the lively spirit of the Big Easy, why not add a touch of New Orleans magic with a Wedding Second Line parade? Let’s dive into the nitty-gritty of planning the perfect New Orleans Wedding Second Line. What is a Second Line? The Second Line tradition has deep roots in African and Creole cultures, dating back to the 19th century. Ingrained in the cultural fabric of New Orleans, the Wedding Second Line is a ..read more

This summertime Il Mercato wedding was a blast to shoot! I was asked to associate this wedding for Mary-Kaitlyn Allen, and let me tell you, it was an absolute honor! Shoutout to Caroline from Iris & Oak Events. She was the real MVP, keeping us on track all day, and working with her was a total joy. Haley and her girls got ready at the most amazing apartment right down the street from Il Mercato making the logistics of the day just super easy! I just want to point out that in this era of the Babie movie, this group of girls nailed their Babie-core looks! Let’s talk flowers – Elle Floral D ..read more

The Pearces are one of those families that come back to me every year and it’s been such a joy to watch the kids and the pup grow over the years. I love that their dog, Violet, is just an extra kid and needs to be photographed the exact same way, headshot and all. I wouldn’t have it any other way! We were able to take these at the John Nickerson House this year and it made for a beautiful location! The post The Pearce Family appeared first on Hannah Herpin Creative ..read more

I was super excited when I heard of all the cajun elements being brought into this very sweet and personal affair. Sarah’s family was excited to show James’ family our food and traditions. It started off at the crawfish boil the night before and extended out to the cajun band, the Daiquiri Queens that had the whole dance floor filled all evening. Sarah, her sisters, and her sweet dog Layla got ready in her grandmother’s hair salon that she had grown up in and it was the perfect way to start the day; followed by a Catholic Mass at Our Lady of Fatima, portraits at the Alumni House on UL’s camp ..read more

I’ve known and been friends with Remi’s mom her whole life. This shoot was so surreal and special. I can’t wait to see what else Remi will be able to accomplish! The post Remi’s Jungle Garden Senior Portraits appeared first on Hannah Herpin Creative ..read more

I’ve photographed many many rehearsal dinners in my career but this one was just so sweet and unique I wanted to share. First of all, I love when our Cajun culture can be shared in such a pure way. The locals took so much time to teach the out-of-towners how to peel their crawfish. It was so fun to watch them discover this delicacy and get the hang of it. The light was beautiful, the weather was perfect, the speeches were personal and it was just too nice not to share. Location: Lafayette Museum Planner: Threaux Event Rentals: Texture Rental Collection Catering: Prejeans Carencro ..read more

I love that Katie wanted to do her bridals at Rip Van Winkle since her wedding was also going to be there! Her dress and flowers were perfectly suited for the location and I really am in love with how these came out! The post Katie’s Rip Van Winkle Bridals appeared first on Hannah Herpin Creative ..read more

It’s always such a treat when I get to photograph one of my nieces of nephews for these big life moments. A big congrats to Sidney on her graduation. I can’t wait to see what she accomplishes. The post Sidney’s Avery Island Senior Portraits appeared first on Hannah Herpin Creative ..read more

I love that Sydney was so excited about her dress! When we were emailing back and forth about her bridals she sent me pictures of her wearing it in the bridal store and I knew this session would be so lovely by how well it suited her! Sydney was also willing to travel to me to have her bridals. John Nickerson House is an amazing location that we have access to here in Lafayette and I hope to shoot there many more times. The post Sydney’s John Nickerson House Bridals appeared first on Hannah Herpin Creative ..read more

Of all the moments on your wedding day, the first look is arguably one of the most important. A first look is a private moment where the bride and groom see each other for the first time before the ceremony. Some couples choose to forgo this moment, opting to keep with tradition and wait until the bride walks down the aisle. However, not having a first look can actually hurt your timeline management and your image quality, and here’s why: A first look can first of all help calm any pre-wedding nerves. On your wedding day, it’s normal to feel anxious, but seeing your spouse before the c ..read more