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April 27, 2021

FILED IN: Engagement, Proposal

Man proposes to woman on bended knee in Windrush Gardens Baton Rouge

Surprise proposal photography is one of my VERY favorite things to photograph, here in Baton Rouge. So I bet you can guess what my answer was, when Beau contacted me about being a part of this magical moment with him and his girl! *All* over it – that was me! He had everything planned out […]

March 23, 2021

FILED IN: Wedding

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Baton Rouge Elopement Wedding | Alex and James The resilience of couples getting married amidst a global pandemic is so awe-inspiring, to me. Alex and James have been planning their wedding for months and months, now. After ‘Rona turned everything upside down, they decided to get married now in a small, intimate ceremony at Spirit of […]

March 12, 2021

FILED IN: Events

Girl posing in Quinceanera Dress under chandelier

Quinceanera Photography in New Orleans | Giselle at Crystal Events   I feel so fortunate to have been able to be a part of this fiesta de quinceañera with this sweet girl and her family! If you’re not familiar with what a quinceañera is… it’s a big party thrown for a young girl who is […]

February 26, 2021

FILED IN: Engagement, Proposal

Newly engaged couple laughing at each other after surprise proposal in Baton Rouge

Surprise Proposal in Baton Rouge | MacKenzie and John Clark   What a fantastic ruse, for a surprise proposal plan! I often get asked for my opinion on how it’s best to plan a surprise proposal. And some of the ideas are really creative! This one was deceptively simple. And kinda perfect. MacKenzie’s family told […]

February 5, 2021

FILED IN: Birth, Birth Center

newborn baby peeking at his dad after birth at Woman's Hospital Baton Rouge

Birth Center Birth Photography | The birth story of Baby Leo! I love this family’s journey so much! Amy and Brandon are some of the sweetest clients I’ve ever had, and I was so honored to be a part of their journey, which started out at Birth Center of Baton Rouge. One of my very […]

January 18, 2021

FILED IN: Wedding

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Baton Rouge Elopement Photography: Morgan and James   Man, if this wedding didn’t have it *all* for me! Morgan and James were supposed to get married in a church wedding this winter, but then a global pandemic happened, and….well, you know. Doesn’t everyone “know” by this point? 😭 The risk of people getting sick at […]

January 13, 2021

FILED IN: Wedding

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Baton Rouge Elopement Photographer | Megan and Kyle I love elopements for so many reasons. Number one is that they are, by necessity, SO intimate and meaningful! When you’re planning a smaller and shorter wedding day, there’s just not a lot of extra “stuff” to distract you from what’s most important. I got a call […]

December 23, 2020

FILED IN: Wedding

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The Oaks Ponchatoula Wedding Photography | Lea-Ann and Ryan   I feel like as time goes by, these clients of mine just get more and more perfect. I knew this wedding was gonna be SO MUCH FUN from the first time I met these two at their engagement session. And mannnnnn, it did *not* disappoint. […]

December 19, 2020

FILED IN: Bridal

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The Oaks Ponchatoula Bridal Photography Session | Lea-Ann   I’ve been sitting on these bridal photos like an impatient kid at Christmas, man! Lea-Ann killed it for her bridal session at The Oaks in Ponchatoula. I could hardly wait to show these off! This girl is legitimately one of the sweetest brides that I’ve ever worked […]

December 16, 2020

FILED IN: Wedding

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BB Club Vicksburg Wedding | Destination Wedding Photographer   I love me some travel, man! So, when Jessica and Austin asked me to photograph their wedding at The BB Club in Vicksburg, MS… I was all in. And I just *thought* these two were fun, when I photographed their engagement session. 😂 This whole day […]

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