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December 3, 2020

FILED IN: LGBTQ, Wedding

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Gay Wedding Photographer in Baton Rouge | Taylor and Ethan Would it be cheesy for me to call these two “simply the best”?! When these guys told me that they were planning a surprise elopement, AND THAT IT WOULD BE SCHITT’S CREEK-THEMED, I legit about died.   Taylor and Ethan were originally planning to get married […]

November 11, 2020

FILED IN: Wedding

Emotional bride on her wedding day at Lake House Reception Center

Lake House Wedding Photography – Jessica and Luke   This wedding at Lake House Reception Center was pretty much as perfect as they get! At our pre-wedding meeting, Jessica and I talked a lot about what she wanted her day to feel like. After being a part of other weddings that were very fast-paced and stressful, […]

November 8, 2020

FILED IN: Wedding

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Trademark Baton Rouge Wedding Photography | Meghann and Robert Mannn, let me tell you about these guys! Meghann and Robert are *my people*. From the very start, they totally “got” what wedding photography is supposed to be all about. Their number one priority for their day was to be able to just relax and have […]

November 6, 2020

FILED IN: Engagement, LGBTQ

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Gay Engagement Photographer in New Orleans | Chris and Andrew   Y’ALL. This gay surprise proposal is the stuff that DREAMS are made of! When Chris contacted me a few months ago and told me that he was planning to pop the question to his boyfriend while they were visiting New Orleans, I was *in*! […]

November 3, 2020

FILED IN: Engagement

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New Orleans Proposal Photographer | Michael and Kristen I love surprise proposals! And they don’t get better than this one, really. Michael contacted me weeks and WEEKS ago, plotting the perfect proposal for his girl. He–of course–wanted it to be perfect for her, and I was *on board* with that! We had lots of back-and-forth […]

October 23, 2020

FILED IN: Bridal

Bride on porch of Lake House Reception Venue

When you’re taking bridal photos in Baton Rouge, it doesn’t get much better than this! Lake House Reception Center is one of my favorite wedding venues, and this stunning scenery is a big reason why.   I love taking bridal photos here, because it’s such a versatile location. The beautiful trees and garden area make […]

October 6, 2020

FILED IN: Engagement

Engaged couple with their dog at LSU

What makes me happier than engagement photos with a dog? Not much, folks. Not much at all. 😂 Okay, kidding – there are probably a FEW things that make me happier, but…it was really hard to remember them, during this session. Brittany and Kyle asked if they could bring their basset hound Hattie with them […]

October 1, 2020

FILED IN: Engagement

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Proposal Photography in Baton Rouge – it’s one of my very favorite things to do! I adore being in on a good surprise, man. And Jonathan was so sweet, wanting everything to be perfect for Lauren when he popped the question! In the weeks leading up to the proposal, Jonathan and I talked a lot […]

September 24, 2020

FILED IN: Engagement

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Engagement photography at Windrush Gardens – this is one of my favorite spots! The LSU Ag Center  has a lot to offer in terms of beautiful photo locations in Baton Rouge. Windrush–located right next to the museum–is a great mix of gorgeous greenery, blooming foliage, and dripping Spanish moss. Few locations scream “Louisiana” as much […]

September 9, 2020

FILED IN: Wedding

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I love being a wedding photographer at The Gatehouse in Baton Rouge. This wedding venue has long been one of my very favorites, for its warm and wonderful staff, and endless attention to detail. I always know they will take care of “my people” 100% 👌 This post-pandemic wedding was no exception. Since COVID-19 hit, […]

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