• “I don’t want to ruin that first look down the aisle” This is one of the things I hear alllll the time when debating if my couples should do a first look. Let me say first, it’s your wedding, do what feels right for you! That being said, take a look at these pictures. It’s a first look and a first look down the aisle. Personally, I don’t think doing a first look ruins and of the walk down the aisle magic! Take a look! What do you think? . . . . Planning: @beccakellyco Venue: @bkeyeshouse . . . #neworleansphotographer #NewOrleansWedding #NewOrleansWeddingphotographer #nolaphotographer #neworleansphotography #louisianaphotographer #NewOrleansEngagement #NewOrleansProposal #NolaPhotographer #KallistiaPhotography #radstorytellers #pensacolaweddingphitographer #californiaweddingphotographer #chicagoweddingphotographer #wynweddingphotographer #buffaloweddingphotographer #myperson #love #loveinnola #frenchquarter #onetimeinnola #visitnola #blackdresswedding #jacksonsquare #iminlove #myperson #tianash #mastinlabs #2019bride #2020bride
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    “I don’t want to ruin that first look down the aisle” This is one of the things I hear alllll the time when debating if my couples should do a first look. Let me say first, it’s your wedding, do what feels right for you! That being said, take a look at these pictures. It’s a first look and a first look down the aisle. Personally, I don’t think doing a first look ruins and of the walk down the aisle magic! Take a look! What do you think? . . . . Planning: @beccakellyco Venue: @bkeyeshouse . . . #neworleansphotographer #NewOrleansWedding #NewOrleansWeddingphotographer #nolaphotographer #neworleansphotography #louisianaphotographer #NewOrleansEngagement #NewOrleansProposal #NolaPhotographer #KallistiaPhotography #radstorytellers #pensacolaweddingphitographer #californiaweddingphotographer #chicagoweddingphotographer #wynweddingphotographer #buffaloweddingphotographer #myperson #love #loveinnola #frenchquarter #onetimeinnola #visitnola #blackdresswedding #jacksonsquare #iminlove #myperson #tianash #mastinlabs #2019bride #2020bride
  • Always following my brides taking snaps when no ones looking. This bride was about to see her groom for the first time! . . #neworleansphotographer #NewOrleansWedding #NewOrleansWeddingphotographer #nolaphotographer #neworleansphotography #louisianaphotographer #NewOrleansEngagement #NewOrleansProposal #NolaPhotographer #KallistiaPhotography #radstorytellers #pensacolaweddingphitographer #californiaweddingphotographer #chicagoweddingphotographer #wynweddingphotographer #buffaloweddingphotographer #myperson #love #loveinnola #frenchquarter #onetimeinnola #visitnola #blackdresswedding #jacksonsquare #iminlove #myperson #tianash #mastinlabs #2019bride #2020bride
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    Always following my brides taking snaps when no ones looking. This bride was about to see her groom for the first time! . . #neworleansphotographer #NewOrleansWedding #NewOrleansWeddingphotographer #nolaphotographer #neworleansphotography #louisianaphotographer #NewOrleansEngagement #NewOrleansProposal #NolaPhotographer #KallistiaPhotography #radstorytellers #pensacolaweddingphitographer #californiaweddingphotographer #chicagoweddingphotographer #wynweddingphotographer #buffaloweddingphotographer #myperson #love #loveinnola #frenchquarter #onetimeinnola #visitnola #blackdresswedding #jacksonsquare #iminlove #myperson #tianash #mastinlabs #2019bride #2020bride
  • Whew, this is heavy and content warning, it’s about pregnancy loss. (This unrelated image is one I took of Steph and I in feb 2018) Steph and I had decided we were ready to grow our family, we talked it out, made the time, found a sperm donor, we did the whole thing! Then we were so dang lucky. She got pregnant on our first try and we were so excited! On Thursday, we were 9 weeks into her pregnancy and headed in for our first prenatal checkup. Everything seemed great, Steph is young and healthy and really the perfect person to carry a baby to term. At the ultrasound things took a bit longer than expected. The technician got pretty quiet and it became clear something wasn’t quite right. We then find out that the little fetus was measuring 6 weeks and didn’t have a detectable heartbeat. We are heart broken. The end result is that we are now part of the 1 in 4 pregnant people who loose a pregnancy. What I have learned in these past 72 hours is. 1.) We were not prepared for this loss, we told a good handful of people we were pregnant and we have zero regrets about doing so. Having people know what we are going through has made us feel less alone. 2.) there is an incredible underground community of birthing people who have experienced similar loss. People from early childhood, former coworkers, people I’ve never met, have all reached out and offered support. It’s pretty incredible. 3.) My wife is stronger and more amazing than I ever knew. I am so proud of her, I’m just in awe. I have been slow to respond to emails and I’m taking the weekend away from my inbox. I appreciate your understanding.
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    Whew, this is heavy and content warning, it’s about pregnancy loss. (This unrelated image is one I took of Steph and I in feb 2018) Steph and I had decided we were ready to grow our family, we talked it out, made the time, found a sperm donor, we did the whole thing! Then we were so dang lucky. She got pregnant on our first try and we were so excited! On Thursday, we were 9 weeks into her pregnancy and headed in for our first prenatal checkup. Everything seemed great, Steph is young and healthy and really the perfect person to carry a baby to term. At the ultrasound things took a bit longer than expected. The technician got pretty quiet and it became clear something wasn’t quite right. We then find out that the little fetus was measuring 6 weeks and didn’t have a detectable heartbeat. We are heart broken. The end result is that we are now part of the 1 in 4 pregnant people who loose a pregnancy. What I have learned in these past 72 hours is. 1.) We were not prepared for this loss, we told a good handful of people we were pregnant and we have zero regrets about doing so. Having people know what we are going through has made us feel less alone. 2.) there is an incredible underground community of birthing people who have experienced similar loss. People from early childhood, former coworkers, people I’ve never met, have all reached out and offered support. It’s pretty incredible. 3.) My wife is stronger and more amazing than I ever knew. I am so proud of her, I’m just in awe. I have been slow to respond to emails and I’m taking the weekend away from my inbox. I appreciate your understanding.
  • “What if it RAINS!?” 🌧 Yep, it rains in New Orleans, quite a lot! Here are a few great things about rain on your wedding day: 1. The colors are so rich!! Look at those greens! You don’t get that unless it’s just rained. 2. Cloudy skies leads to softer light which just makes everyone look dreamy. 3. I keep a few cute umbrella in my car and you can use. (This cute umbrella the couple had but I’ve got a couple of clear ones ready!) Then, if the rain breaks for a minute, we can run out and get your shots. Like these ones! Really, no matter what, rain, snow, flooding, hail, I’m in it with you. I’ll be ready to make sure you get dream portraits despite whatever else is going on. Cheers to Kelly + Michael who still had fun despite rain! P.S. if weather ever totally ruins your wedding portraits dreams. I’m happy to schedule a free wedding portraits re-do on a future date if you’d like. ♥️ . Planning @alchemyeventsnola . #neworleansphotographer #NewOrleansWedding #NewOrleansWeddingphotographer #nolaphotographer #neworleansphotography #louisianaphotographer #NewOrleansEngagement #NewOrleansProposal #NolaPhotographer #KallistiaPhotography #radstorytellers #pensacolaweddingphitographer #californiaweddingphotographer #chicagoweddingphotographer #wynweddingphotographer #buffaloweddingphotographer #myperson #love #loveinnola #frenchquarter #onetimeinnola #visitnola #blackdresswedding #jacksonsquare #iminlove #myperson #tianash #mastinlabs #2019bride #2020bride
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    “What if it RAINS!?” 🌧 Yep, it rains in New Orleans, quite a lot! Here are a few great things about rain on your wedding day: 1. The colors are so rich!! Look at those greens! You don’t get that unless it’s just rained. 2. Cloudy skies leads to softer light which just makes everyone look dreamy. 3. I keep a few cute umbrella in my car and you can use. (This cute umbrella the couple had but I’ve got a couple of clear ones ready!) Then, if the rain breaks for a minute, we can run out and get your shots. Like these ones! Really, no matter what, rain, snow, flooding, hail, I’m in it with you. I’ll be ready to make sure you get dream portraits despite whatever else is going on. Cheers to Kelly + Michael who still had fun despite rain! P.S. if weather ever totally ruins your wedding portraits dreams. I’m happy to schedule a free wedding portraits re-do on a future date if you’d like. ♥️ . Planning @alchemyeventsnola . #neworleansphotographer #NewOrleansWedding #NewOrleansWeddingphotographer #nolaphotographer #neworleansphotography #louisianaphotographer #NewOrleansEngagement #NewOrleansProposal #NolaPhotographer #KallistiaPhotography #radstorytellers #pensacolaweddingphitographer #californiaweddingphotographer #chicagoweddingphotographer #wynweddingphotographer #buffaloweddingphotographer #myperson #love #loveinnola #frenchquarter #onetimeinnola #visitnola #blackdresswedding #jacksonsquare #iminlove #myperson #tianash #mastinlabs #2019bride #2020bride
  • Usually when I start sessions, I start shooting with a longer lens, one that is zoomed in a bit (an 85mm for my techie friends). I do this because then, I can give you things to do, ways to interact with your boo and get myself out of the way! These shots are pretty close up and intimate, but I was probably standing about 20 feet away! I know it can be awkward and extremely vulnerable being in front of the camera. I give my couples allll the direction and space to warm up before we do anything tricky! I’m with you every step of the way♥️ . . . . . . . . . #boldemotionalcolorful #neworleanswedding #realwedding #neworleanswedding #nolawedding #nolalove #onlyinnola #nola #onetimeinnola #neworleansweddingphotographer #reallove #ido #authenticwedding #rusticwedding #bohobride #pensacolaweddingphotographer #buffaloweddingphotographer #greenweddingshoes #theknot #frenchquarterwedding #kallistiaphotography #iloveyou #weddinginspiration #intimatewedding #nolaweddingphotographer #tremewedding #vintagewedding #weddingoals #vintageglamour
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    Usually when I start sessions, I start shooting with a longer lens, one that is zoomed in a bit (an 85mm for my techie friends). I do this because then, I can give you things to do, ways to interact with your boo and get myself out of the way! These shots are pretty close up and intimate, but I was probably standing about 20 feet away! I know it can be awkward and extremely vulnerable being in front of the camera. I give my couples allll the direction and space to warm up before we do anything tricky! I’m with you every step of the way♥️ . . . . . . . . . #boldemotionalcolorful #neworleanswedding #realwedding #neworleanswedding #nolawedding #nolalove #onlyinnola #nola #onetimeinnola #neworleansweddingphotographer #reallove #ido #authenticwedding #rusticwedding #bohobride #pensacolaweddingphotographer #buffaloweddingphotographer #greenweddingshoes #theknot #frenchquarterwedding #kallistiaphotography #iloveyou #weddinginspiration #intimatewedding #nolaweddingphotographer #tremewedding #vintagewedding #weddingoals #vintageglamour
  • Did you catch the story behind this shoot? It’s live in my stories right now but here’s the highlights! - these two have been married for a few years - This New Orleans trip was the first trip without the kiddos! - he originally proposed with his grandmothers ring but right before their wedding the stone fell out!! So they got a backup ring. - She has been wearing the backup ring for years. - He decides to re-propose with the original ring which he sneaky got fixed up! It was beautiful and perfect. . . #neworleansphotographer #NewOrleansWedding #NewOrleansWeddingphotographer #nolaphotographer #neworleansphotography #louisianaphotographer #NewOrleansEngagement #NewOrleansProposal #NolaPhotographer #KallistiaPhotography #radstorytellers #pensacolaweddingphitographer #californiaweddingphotographer #chicagoweddingphotographer #wynweddingphotographer #buffaloweddingphotographer #myperson #love #loveinnola #frenchquarter #onetimeinnola #visitnola #blackdresswedding #jacksonsquare #iminlove #myperson #tianash #mastinlabs #2019bride #2020bride
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    Did you catch the story behind this shoot? It’s live in my stories right now but here’s the highlights! - these two have been married for a few years - This New Orleans trip was the first trip without the kiddos! - he originally proposed with his grandmothers ring but right before their wedding the stone fell out!! So they got a backup ring. - She has been wearing the backup ring for years. - He decides to re-propose with the original ring which he sneaky got fixed up! It was beautiful and perfect. . . #neworleansphotographer #NewOrleansWedding #NewOrleansWeddingphotographer #nolaphotographer #neworleansphotography #louisianaphotographer #NewOrleansEngagement #NewOrleansProposal #NolaPhotographer #KallistiaPhotography #radstorytellers #pensacolaweddingphitographer #californiaweddingphotographer #chicagoweddingphotographer #wynweddingphotographer #buffaloweddingphotographer #myperson #love #loveinnola #frenchquarter #onetimeinnola #visitnola #blackdresswedding #jacksonsquare #iminlove #myperson #tianash #mastinlabs #2019bride #2020bride
  • How is your krewe rolling up to your wedding? Happy Friday y’all♥️ . . #neworleansphotographer #NewOrleansWedding #NewOrleansWeddingphotographer #nolaphotographer #neworleansphotography #louisianaphotographer #NewOrleansEngagement #NewOrleansProposal #NolaPhotographer #KallistiaPhotography #radstorytellers #pensacolaweddingphitographer #californiaweddingphotographer #chicagoweddingphotographer #wynweddingphotographer #buffaloweddingphotographer #myperson #love #loveinnola #frenchquarter #onetimeinnola #visitnola #blackdresswedding #jacksonsquare #iminlove #myperson #tianash #mastinlabs #2019bride #2020bride
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    How is your krewe rolling up to your wedding? Happy Friday y’all♥️ . . #neworleansphotographer #NewOrleansWedding #NewOrleansWeddingphotographer #nolaphotographer #neworleansphotography #louisianaphotographer #NewOrleansEngagement #NewOrleansProposal #NolaPhotographer #KallistiaPhotography #radstorytellers #pensacolaweddingphitographer #californiaweddingphotographer #chicagoweddingphotographer #wynweddingphotographer #buffaloweddingphotographer #myperson #love #loveinnola #frenchquarter #onetimeinnola #visitnola #blackdresswedding #jacksonsquare #iminlove #myperson #tianash #mastinlabs #2019bride #2020bride