Cox Family – New Orleans Family Photography

I have been so blessed to have the opportunity to know this family.  Kevin was my parents pastor for the past several years while they attended  Calvary Chapel New Orleans, and is an amazing bible teacher – a man who is passionate about the Word of God and teaching that truth to others.   So, if you’re looking for some strong teaching, check out his website and listen to some of the “Truth Connection” podcasts – I assure you God’s word will speak to your heart.

I got to spend an amazing morning in the city with fun crew recently.  We had beautiful weather, fun kids, and….Saints jersies!!  Check out a few of my favs from our time together.

I love these next two!  Great moment.

A little bit of street football.  Who could resist that face, huh?

Kevin definitely has a way of making Christy laugh!  I love it.

So, this next picture just makes me smile.

I love it when I am given the most perfect ray of sunlight, shining through the exact spot in the buildings to make this image as beautiful as it is.  **sigh**

Girl time!

Beignets…..sweet bribery…..sweet reward…..SWEET pictures!  So fun. 

Schroeder Family – New Orleans Family Portraits

For those of you who know the Schroeder family, I really don’t  have to say much at all……..a smile is already on your faces.    But, for the rest of you, let me explain a few things about this awesome family.  Rick and Melissa are two of the coolest parents Brandon and I have come across.  We were blessed to have gotten to know them, along with thier five amazing kiddos while we lived in Ruston.  Rick has stories of some pretty crazy adventures he’s taken his boys on.  I believe theres one even about one of the boys and a little “off-road” adventure in a Jeep?    These guys are the “cool” guys; ie: hiking, camping, explosions by the campfire, skydiving, white water rafting….the list goes on.  The Shroeder clan is all about some hard core fun!

Melissa is a mother who I aspire to be like one day.  The way she loves her family and serves them has raised the bar for me as a mother of two young girls.  She and Rick have raised five kids who all love the Lord and eachother, and display that love very clearly.  I respect each of them and can’t wait to see what God holds in store for their family.

So, enough of my mushy rants.  I just had to give a prelude to this post of images of this amazing family.

I had the priviledge, even though we now live five hours from them, to be able to meet up with the Schroeders in New Orleans a couple weeks ago.  We spent a great morning together shooting, first at Mr Baker’s home in Metairie  and ending in the French Quarter.  Mr. Baker is Melissa’s father, and as soon as you meet him you can see how she has her sweet and gentle spirit.  She’s just like her Daddy.  It was such a joy for me to look through my lens and be able to capture bits and pieces of Melissa’s relationship with her Daddy.

Never too old to hold your fathers hand.

He was cradling his arms to his chest as he was telling me the story of the first time he remembered holding his “baby girl.”  melt my heart. Yes, I’m a sap for stuff like that.  But, I can promise you that when Melissa sees this picture she, too will remember that moment he told the story. 

Mr. Baker’s close friend Ms. B joined the family shoot.  One thing for sure about these two – they can get each other to smile.  What better gift than that?

Fun family fotos.  Gotta love chartreuse green shag!

Their puppy was the most well behaved dog I’ve ever had in a photo shoot.  Stoic. poised.

Hannah was the Homecoming Queen.  So….Rick had to steal the crown for a shot! 

Good Ole New Orleans.  Classic.

And…to end….just, a cool shot of Silas.

Amber & Steve – St. Francisville Wedding

Here’s a bit of a TEASER.  I have a ton of awesome shoots to show you guys.  Last week I was busy shooting family portraits, engagement sessions and had a grand finale with a beautiful wedding at Hemmingbough Plantation in St. Francisville, LA.  I just couldn’t wait to show ya’ll just a few of the awesome shots Brandon and I captured of this couple’s day.

Amber & Steve, I loved being the one to be with you, documenting each moment of your wedding day.  Your ceremony was so glorifying to the Lord, and I was honored to witness what God has done in your lives, for His kingdom’s sake.  I hope you are having a blast in Mexico!

Remember, stay tuned for more to come in a few weeks.  Also, come back to see some great family and engagement session as well!  See you all soon!

**SIGH**  pure beauty…..

So, we just got this amazing new lens called a Lensbaby.  Cool.

A sweet, cuddly moment of prayer at the reception.  Love it.

Carter James. 9 mo.

I have been photographing this little guy ever since he was born.  Check out our past sessions (Maternity, newborn, 3mo – oops! I didn’t blog that one! bummer., and 6 mo).

Jennifer, it was SOO great to spend the morning with you and precious Carter.  I miss you, friend!  See you soon.  Enjoy these pictures of your handsome man. 

Shreveport Engagements. Maggie & Adam.

Last week, I spent a beautiful afternoon with this amazing couple.  Maggie and Adam are two people who you just want to hang out with.  Their relationship is definately one that is so “comfortable” to witness, and they so naturally engage with one another.  These two were so in tuned to each other, and simply enjoyed the couple of hours together.  I just got to benefit by being able to capture some of their moments in these images!  They will be celebrating with a Rustic Louisiana wedding this next May and I just can’t wait to document the details and moments of their day.  I know it’s going to be beautiful; especially with the super talented Bobbi Rice as their coordinator.   Maggie and Adam – thanks for letting me enter into your life for this season!  Enjoy a few of the images that we captured together.

 

 

Halloween Beauties. My precious girls

So, we officailly completed our very first halloween trick or treating!  Makayla dressed up as a lady bug and Olivia was an angel.  Makayla really caught on to the “trick or treat” request, and was enamored by the fact that people just handed her candy.  Funny thing was that once she received the megga laffy taffy, she called it a night!  She refused to go to one more house, so we headed home with her chewing her laffy taffy in wagon.  It was  a great night!

Matthew’s Senior Portraits

I had such a great afternoon with this incredibly talented senior!  Matthew is a musical genius, and a super great guy!  I had such a great time playing with the sun and light, and getting to know this guy.  Enjoy.