Congratulations to this stunning bride who married Taylor Alphonso last weekend!
Andrea's Bridals were taken at City Park in and around the Pavilion of the Two Sisters in New Orleans.
Can't wait to share their beautiful wedding soon!
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Claire
Congratulations to Drew and Lexi!
I had no idea the Chicory even existed. What an amazing venue! I LOVED photographing this wedding on a rooftop in the heart of the Crescent City.
It was a great first wedding of 2015.
Congratulations you two..wishing you the best in the years to come.
Coordinator: Stephanie Young
Getting Ready: The Melrose Mansion
Ceremony: The Chicory - Rooftop
Reception: The Chicory
The Dress: I Do! Bridal Couture (Baton Rouge, LA)
Bridesmaid Dresses: Wedding Belles, New Orleans, LA (designer: Jenny Yoo)
Invitations: eDanae (Etsy)
Hair Artist: Rachel Richard, Steven Sobel Salon
Florist: Meade Wenzel
Lighting Artist: Luminous Events
Videographer: Chad Bower
Ceremony Music: Fine Arts Ensemble
Officiant: Reverend Joe Pitzer
Band: The Phunky Monkeys
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Claire
Congratulations to Lee & Jennifer!
Can't wait to share more of these two.
Stay tuned!
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*Claire
Happy Halloween to all!
We have some not so spooky photos to share of Jack and Nicole's amazing wedding in the New Orleans French Quarter.
What an honor it was.
More to come!
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Claire
All things pumpkin, shorter days, and a bit cooler (80 degree) weather...you know what that means!
It's that family portraits time of year!
I got to spend an afternoon with the Langlois family at Houmas House Plantation. What a beautiful place!! Jeremy Langlois is the head chef (an amazing chef at that) at Houmas House so it only made sense to capture their family photos at this incredibly beautiful and classic spot. We've shot weddings here before, but chasing kids around the grounds was a really fun way to experience this South Louisiana gem!
Thanks for stopping by,
*Claire
All things pumpkin, shorter days, and a bit cooler (80 degree) weather...you know what that means!
It's that family portraits time of year!
I got to spend an afternoon with the Langlois family at Houmas House Plantation. What a beautiful place!! Jeremy Langlois is the head chef (an amazing chef at that) at Houmas House so it only made sense to capture their family photos at this incredibly beautiful and classic spot. We've shot weddings here before, but chasing kids around the grounds was a really fun way to experience this South Louisiana gem!
Thanks for stopping by,
*Claire
All things pumpkin, shorter days, and a bit cooler (80 degree) weather...you know what that means!
It's that family portraits time of year!
I got to spend an afternoon with the Langlois family at Houmas House Plantation. What a beautiful place!! Jeremy Langlois is the head chef (an amazing chef at that) at Houmas House so it only made sense to capture their family photos at this incredibly beautiful and classic spot. We've shot weddings here before, but chasing kids around the grounds was a really fun way to experience this South Louisiana gem!
Thanks for stopping by,
*Claire
I had never spent significant time in the hills of Virginia until Elizabeth and Kyle’s wedding. I believe it's true what they say...it really is God's country. It was incredible! This was a special wedding for so many reasons. Not only was it the first I’ve had in a few months after a break in order to do photography for missions this summer, but it was a refreshing jump back into doing weddings this fall and one that I really needed. It made me realize how much I had missed being a part of a wedding in such a special way. I think vacation and breaks are necessary and so so helpful…but I’m glad there’s an aspect of jumping back in that made me feel like it was right to do so! On top of that, I’ve known Elizabeth since sophomore year of college. She has been a dear friend from RUF and from church for quite some time. I’ve watched her move to different areas of the country. She has the spirit of a brave adventurer with an extremely level, wise, gracious, and thoughtful head on her shoulders. In everything she does, she searches for God’s hand and work in where He has her. This time He led her to Charlottesville, Virginia to do a Fellows program. This is where she met Kyle and a community of friends who became family. It was evident during every aspect of their wedding. These two are loved and I’m so thankful to have been a part of the coming together of these two families. I can’t wait to see where God will lead you two.
Congratulations Elizabeth and Kyle!
Wishing you peace and joy for every step in this new journey!
Hair & Makeup: The Sass Factory
Flowers: Jacquelyn Collmus
The Dress: Caryn's Bridal
Tuxes: Joseph A. Banks
Ceremony: Trinity Presbyterian Church Charlottesville, VA
Coordinator: Yoland Monet, Trinity Presbyterian Church
Charlottesville, VA
Minister: Greg Thompson
Cake: Artist: Cakes by Rachel
Reception: The Market at Grelen Somerset, VA
Coordinator: Emily Grymes, The Market at Grelen
Rentals: Gibson Tent Rental
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*Claire
What a joy and honor to relive this day and to have been a part of it. This wedding was special to me for so many reasons.
Congratulations to Kyle & Elizabeth.
Much more to come:)
Thanks for stopping by!
Claire
People often ask me what are my favorite venues to shoot weddings or which are my favorite vendors. This is usually a pretty difficult question as I do feel that Baton Rouge and New Orleans and really most of South Louisiana have countless incredibly beautiful areas, houses, venues, and downtown locations that make for incredible wedding venues..and then you throw in those who are awesome to work with and it ends up being a pretty difficult task!
I know many couples will be planning a lot this summer so I thought I'd send my two cents about vendors and venues that we have really thoroughly enjoyed working alongside in the last few years.
One of our favorites is the Beauregard-Keyes House in the French Quarter. I really can't believe that I spent three years in this business not even knowing this place existed. Part of the appeal of this place is just that...it's a new old and beautiful option for an authentic New Orleans wedding that provides opportunity to have a unique day but with the traditional aspects of New Orleans most brides really want. I first discovered this place when a lovely bride of mine decided she wanted to do her bridals here earlier this year. As a photographer..this house with its gardens is a dream setting.
I find what is equally important with any venue is the staff and those you'll work with. Ella at Beauregard-Keyes instantly added to the appeal of the house when I met her. She truly cares about the house and its history and equally cares about providing excellent service to brides on their wedding day. When I asked her what is most important to her and the team at Beauregard-Keyes this is what she had to say:
"This house was designed as a space to entertain so it is always exciting to see the House being used to it's full potential, full of people celebrating life. I also love knowing that new memories are being added to the story of the House and that the people that get married here will always have a connection to this place."
The House was built in 1826 by Joseph Le Carpentier, a well-to-do auctioneer. Seven years later it came into the possession of John A. Merle, the consul of Switzerland. Old plans show that a formal garden was constructed about that same time. Through the years of its checkered history, the house had many owners and in 1865 when General Pierre Gustav Toutant Beauregard, noted Confederate leader who hailed from Louisiana, returned to New Orleans he lodged there for eighteen months.
In 1944, Frances Parkinson Keyes, a well known novelist, came to Louisiana, rented the house and eventually took it over. Mrs. Keyes made the cottage her winter residence for a quarter of a century and wrote several of her books here, among them Dinner At Antoine’s, The Chess Player (Paul Morphy), and Blue Camellia.
Rich New Orleans history, great service from those who not only care about the rich history but those who get to enjoy it, and a simply stunningly beautiful place are all reasons we think this venue should be considered when planning your wedding. You can read more about the Beauregard-Keyes House online at their website below. Give Ella a call. You won't regret it:).
Thanks for stopping by!
*Claire
Tis the season of many wonderful spring family sessions!
It's Dad's week and some of these moments of Anderson with her Daddy were just too precious. I've been beaming as I work on these.
Happy Father's Day and Congrats to some sweet friends and their beautiful daughter and here's to many more wonderful years.
Thanks for stopping by!
*Claire
Tis the season of many wonderful spring family sessions!
It's Dad's week and some of these moments of Anderson with her Daddy were just too precious. I've been beaming as I work on these.
Happy Father's Day and Congrats to some sweet friends and their beautiful daughter and here's to many more wonderful years.
Thanks for stopping by!
*Claire
Tis the season of many wonderful spring family sessions!
It's Dad's week and some of these moments of Anderson with her Daddy were just too precious. I've been beaming as I work on these.
Happy Father's Day and Congrats to some sweet friends and their beautiful daughter and here's to many more wonderful years.
Thanks for stopping by!
*Claire
This kid!! She makes the greatest faces. This is the second time I’ve had the joy of photographing Lucy Margaret's awesome expressions and they get better and better. Once again we met to do some family photos at Capitol Park in downtown Baton Rouge. Time flies with kiddos like this one. Looking forward to watching her grow!
Check out her Fall portraits here!
Happy Wednesday!
Thanks for stopping by!
*Claire
This kid!! She makes the greatest faces. This is the second time I’ve had the joy of photographing Lucy Margaret's awesome expressions and they get better and better. Once again we met to do some family photos at Capitol Park in downtown Baton Rouge. Time flies with kiddos like this one. Looking forward to watching her grow!
Check out her Fall portraits here!
Happy Wednesday!
Thanks for stopping by!
*Claire
This kid!! She makes the greatest faces. This is the second time I’ve had the joy of photographing Lucy Margaret's awesome expressions and they get better and better. Once again we met to do some family photos at Capitol Park in downtown Baton Rouge. Time flies with kiddos like this one. Looking forward to watching her grow!
Check out her Fall portraits here!
Happy Wednesday!
Thanks for stopping by!
*Claire
It's pretty rainy and gross out there today. Here's another Spring photo shoot of sweet Mary Nelson to brighten the day a bit.
Can't believe she's one year old! It's such a joy to watch through the camera lens as these little ones grow up.
You can view her newborn photos taken a year ago at this link.
Happy Wednesday to all!
Thanks for stopping by!
*Claire
It's pretty rainy and gross out there today. Here's another Spring photo shoot of sweet Mary Nelson to brighten the day a bit.
Can't believe she's one year old! It's such a joy to watch through the camera lens as these little ones grow up.
You can view her newborn photos taken a year ago at this link.
Happy Wednesday to all!
Thanks for stopping by!
*Claire
It's pretty rainy and gross out there today. Here's another Spring photo shoot of sweet Mary Nelson to brighten the day a bit.
Can't believe she's one year old! It's such a joy to watch through the camera lens as these little ones grow up.
You can view her newborn photos taken a year ago at this link.
Happy Wednesday to all!
Thanks for stopping by!
*Claire
It’s been a crazy spring! I can’t believe summer is basically here and the sun is staying out until after 8 each evening. Have I mentioned before that I actually think this time of year is
“the most wonderful time of the year?”
The sun stays out all morning and night rewarding us for the accomplishment of enduring another winter! Which also means lots of folks are getting married, graduating, entering new seasons...and being born. I mean I know this happens throughout the year but something about the Spring makes it seem like it all happens a lot more. It’s an exciting time. Somewhere in all the running around I got to hang out with a few families and let me tell you…looking through photos of little cuties is about the best cure for feeling overwhelmed…which this season also tends to bring at times. The Jacksons were no exception. Here’s some photos of sweet James and his new baby sister Madeline.
What a gift these sweet spring days are.
Thanks for stopping by!
*Claire