Ashley and Cooper....Baton Rouge Engagements

In many ways I don’t do near as many photography sessions as I used to. We are much more selective now in the weddings, engagements, and family sessions we do because our work serving nonprofit organizations has grown over the years and become our main focus.

But it’s mornings spent with folks like Ashley and Cooper that keep me in the photography business and remind me why I still love to serve couples after all of these years.

There’s nothing quite like getting to commemorate such a special occasion for someone you’ve known since they were a child. I met the twins when they were just little girls and have watched them grow over years of trips and visits for most of their life. I had the honor of doing the photos for Ashley’s sister’s engagements which you can see here and I’ve photographed Ashley’s family over more than a decade. It’s been a special privilege in my life to be able to capture these kinds of moments in time for loved ones.

Ashley and Cooper, I’m so excited for you too and the journey you’re starting in marriage. I can see that God has brought y’all together and what a joy to get to celebrate your wedding soon.

Congratulations you two, we’re so thrilled for y’all!

Mollie & Toby's Engagements....Baton Rouge, Louisiana

In times like these, it’s important…dare I say, vital…to fight for the smiles.

I find it very appropriate that Toby and Mollie’s photos are the ones we’ve got scheduled to post on this very week. These two are masters at making each other crack up and that made our time with them such a joy.

As we grieve with friends and family that events and weddings are having to be postponed or canceled and as some of you reading may be faced with those very decisions right now, we look forward to a day when we all will get to gather again. Whether it’s sooner or later, whether you’re postponing your wedding, engagement, or many other things we are looking forward, expectantly, to a day when we’ll see all of our couples smiling together and celebrating with your people.

We know that day will come.

Until then stay safe, well, and check out these smiles from friends of ours whose wedding this year will be a celebration of hope in the midst of waiting!

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Thanks for stopping by!

~Claire

Tanner & Stephanie - Baton Rouge Engagements

Tanner and Stephanie are getting married in July and thankfully we got to sneak in some engagements before the Louisiana heat began it's annual overnight set-in! 

We took these out at Tanner's family land in Slaughter, LA. If even for an afternoon, it's good for the soul to get out of the city and head out into the country. 

Congrats to Stephanie and Tanner! Can't wait for the wedding day:)

Brad + Desiree...Baton Rouge Engagements

Brad & Desiree will be getting married in February in New Orleans.

We thought we'd explore downtown Baton Rouge since Brad has lots of memories here.

Congratulations to Brad &Desiree! Can't wait for February 8!

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Thanks for stopping by!

*Claire

Brad + Desiree...Baton Rouge Engagements

Brad & Desiree will be getting married in February in New Orleans.

We thought we'd explore downtown Baton Rouge since Brad has lots of memories here.

Congratulations to Brad &Desiree! Can't wait for February 8!

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Thanks for stopping by!

*Claire

Lindsay & Matt Engagements

Lindsay and Matt had their first date on the levee of the Mississippi River.

Matt proposed on that levee a year later.

And so we had some fun with the camera on none other than..

the levee.

Can't wait for this wedding in October...you guys are too much fun!!

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Thanks for stopping by!

Claire

Lindsay & Matt Engagements

Lindsay and Matt had their first date on the levee of the Mississippi River.

Matt proposed on that levee a year later.

And so we had some fun with the camera on none other than..

the levee.

Can't wait for this wedding in October...you guys are too much fun!!

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Thanks for stopping by!

Claire