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I recently had the pleasure of photographing Jennica and Shaun’s engagement session at Avery Island on a beautiful spring afternoon. The scenery was breathtaking, and the weather was perfect for capturing some beautiful moments with these two. Jennica arrived with several cute outfits, including an adorable hat that added a touch of fun to her […]

May 11, 2023

I had the best time with Tamica and Lawrence on this gorgeous March afternoon!  We had perfect weather, and perfect lighting, and the Botanical Gardens are always beautiful.  This is a great location for those late fall/winter sessions when the sun sets early.   The gardens close at 4:30, so in the spring and summer, the […]

April 14, 2023

The afternoon I spent with Jordan and Keaton for their engagement session felt like a little adventure with friends.  Jordan and I have been in communication over the last several months while booking her wedding and I met her very briefly, but this was the first time we actually met and got to spend some […]

March 28, 2023

Josie and Noah – pure joy and sunshine from the moment I met them!  I was so excited to see them again for their engagement session at Avery Island just a few days after Christmas.  I was surprised at how beautiful the island was since it was just days after the freezing weather we had […]

January 31, 2023

A Texas boy meets a Louisiana girl and they attended mass together on their first date.  Isn’t that the sweetest beginning of a love story?   The Bible speaks of building a foundation of solid rock because it won’t collapse when the winds and rains come. (Matthew 7:24-27)  I can’t imagine a more solid foundation than […]

December 29, 2022

Fountainebleau State Park is a beautiful location for an engagement session. Located just outside of New Orleans, this park offers a variety of landscapes for couples to choose from, including sandy beaches, towering oak trees, and picturesque waterways. One of the most popular locations for engagement sessions at Fountainebleau State Park is the beach. The […]

December 28, 2022

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