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I'm Cheryl and I'm so happy you're here. This blog a journal about our New Orleans home, beautiful weddings & tips. Stay a while and say hello!

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Steph & Ryan’s Epic Adventure Engagement Shoot in Rocky Mountain National Park

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Engagements

A Two Day Adventure Through Rocky Mountain National Park Rocky Mountain National Park Adventure Engagement Shoot As a destination wedding photographer, I am always seeking out unique and breathtaking locations. When Steph and Ryan told me they wanted an engagement session that reflected their adventurous spirits, we knew there was no better place than Rocky […]

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Samantha & Holden’s Marche, Windsor Court, Il Mercato Wedding Weekend

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Weddings

A Classic New Orleans Wedding Weekend: Marche, Windsor Court and Il Mercato Samantha and Holden hosted a classic New Orleans wedding weekend for all of their guests with some of my absolute favorite venues. Marche for their rehearsal dinner, Windsor Court for prep for both the bride and groom and Il Mercato for their wedding […]

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How to Throw a Wild Reception from a New Orleans Wedding Photographer

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Wedding Tips

As New Orleans wedding photographers, we know all about a party! Read below to learn all about our tips on how to throw the best wedding reception! Lively Receptions Make for the Best Photographs The Gallery made for the perfect canvas for Steph and Ryan’s night club inspired wedding reception. Your wedding day is a […]

Sam & Nav’s Il Mercato Wedding

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Sam and Nav’s Multicultural Il Mercato Wedding A beautiful blend of cultures comes together at Il Mercato in New Orleans. Vibrant pops of yellow, orange, rainbows and thunderclouds brought this magical day together. This wedding is the perfect example of how a little storm during the vows can never rain on a celebration! Bridal Prep […]

Bridal Prep: How to Ensure Beautiful Bridal Prep Photographs

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Wedding Tips

Mattie’s Hotel Monteleone Bridal Prep Bridal prep sets the tone for your wedding day. Is it going to be a rush and stressful? Pure chaos? How do you ensure that it is a calm relaxing start to your wedding day? Below I will give all the tips from my years of experience as a wedding […]

Monica and Charles’ New Orleans Museum of Art Wedding

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Monica & Charles’ NOMA Wedding Monica and Charles’ beautiful NOMA wedding was an absolute dream to photograph. Flawless fashion and styling at the New Orleans Museum of Art framed by dramatic floral arrangements and architecture. Are you getting married at the New Orleans Museum of Art and looking for your dream wedding photographer? Tell us […]

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Cathy & Jordan’s Longue Vue, Omni Royal New Orleans Wedding Weekend

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As seen in Black Bride, Cathy and Jordan celebrated their wedding like classic New Orleans royalty in style during their weekend long festivities surrounded by their friends and family. And we were there to photograph every moment of it! Our favorite wedding weekends are when we are invited to photograph every aspect of the wedding […]

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Maggie & Peyton’s Christmas Old Ursuline Wedding

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In the Heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter, Maggie & Peyton Said “I Do” in Holiday Style Old Ursuline Convent in the heart of New Orleans was the perfect backdrop for Maggie Patterson & Peyton Theriot’s wedding. From the beautiful white and green details to the beautiful Christmas touches, this wedding was one that continues […]

Lauren & Luke’s Summer Brunch Wedding

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The Reed House at Live Oaks Summer Wedding Bold colors were the main feature of Lauren and Luke’s summer brunch wedding at The Reed House at Live Oaks in Jackson, Mississippi. This beautiful wedding Featured in Wedding Sparrow highlights the 250 year old oak trees, bold color design and beautiful attention to detail of this […]

French Quarter Wedding Venues

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The venue for your wedding ceremony and reception space is so incredibly important! That is why I have begun to create a guide to my favorite weddings in the French Quarter of New Orleans. This is also by far not a comprehensive list and will be added to often so save this page! Old Ursuline […]

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