Cohen Canal...Baton Rouge Newborn Photos!

I've known Allison and John-Cody for many many years. These two are high school sweethearts. I remember Allison telling me about a crush on John-Cody in high school. I remember when they got together, when they became our high school's prom king and queen and I even got to be at their wedding! 

I haven't been in someone's home to do their family photos in a little while. This was a sweet morning just getting to see new life and new routines with these friends! 

And now they have a little man! Cohen is precious and it was an honor to do these photos for sweet friends I've known for more than half my life.

Congratulations you two! He's beautiful and I can't wait to watch your family grow! 

Mark & Kristen...Steele Burden Memorial Orangerie, Baton Rouge Wedding

I met Mark and Kristen last year and loved hearing how they met through a softball league for young professionals in Washington DC. Kristen wanted to get married in her home church and hometown of Baton Rouge..and who can blame her for wanting a chance to introduce friends and family from all over the country to South Louisiana for the very first time. They did that just the right way..with two second lines. These two were so calm yet so excited throughout the day and it made for a very memorable day.

Congratulations you two!

Getting Ready & Ceremony: First Presbyterian Church, Baton Rouge

Makeup Artist: Amy Thornton

Hair Artist: Jody Moffit, Salon de lis

Reception: Steele Burden Memorial Orangerie

Cake Artist: Nothing Bundt Cakes

Band: After 8

Caterer: Bayou Bistro

Minister: Derek McCollum, First Presbyterian Church

Thanks for stopping by!

Claire

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Fall Family Sessions...Baton Rouge Photographer

I LOVE receiving Christmas cards. But who doesn't?

It's been an awesome fall full of family photo sessions. We did mini sessions for the first time this year and they were a hit! Between mini sessions and hanging out with families who I get to see grow through the lens each and every year...this was a wonderful fall for photos!

Here's some favorites. Enjoy and Merry Christmas!

Thanks for stopping by!

Claire

Fall Family Sessions...Baton Rouge Photographer

I LOVE receiving Christmas cards. But who doesn't?

It's been an awesome fall full of family photo sessions. We did mini sessions for the first time this year and they were a hit! Between mini sessions and hanging out with families who I get to see grow through the lens each and every year...this was a wonderful fall for photos!

Here's some favorites. Enjoy and Merry Christmas!

Thanks for stopping by!

Claire

Fall Family Sessions...Baton Rouge Photographer

I LOVE receiving Christmas cards. But who doesn't?

It's been an awesome fall full of family photo sessions. We did mini sessions for the first time this year and they were a hit! Between mini sessions and hanging out with families who I get to see grow through the lens each and every year...this was a wonderful fall for photos!

Here's some favorites. Enjoy and Merry Christmas!

Thanks for stopping by!

Claire

Lee + Jennifer's St. Francisville Wedding

In every wedding, something stands out.

Sometimes it's the dress, the cake, the attention to detail or even the 2 yr. old flower that doesn't quite make it all the way down the aisle.

At Jennifer and Lee's wedding I couldn't help but feel and notice that what stood out the most was the pure joy on both sides of the aisle from those that love these two.

The connection between Jennifer and her sisters, the deep love that Lee has for all the guys he asked to be a part of it, the flowers given by Jennifer's friend, and the details that the community of these two brought together are just a few of the things that I couldn't help but sense throughout the day.

Isn't that how it should be?

Jennifer and Lee, you guys have been such an encouragement to me in the months that I've known you. You are a joy to be around. May God bless your marriage as you serve those around you together.

Getting Ready: Butler Greenwood Plantation

Ceremony & Reception: Afton Villa Gardens, St. Francisville LA

Videographer: Apercu Films

Florist: Mia Sophia

Hair & Makeup: The Ruby Salon

The Dress: Bridal Boutique, Maggie Sottero

Bridesmaids Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids

 Tents/Lighting/Chairs: Doug Olinde

Officiant: Brandon Sullivan

 Thanks for stopping by!

*Claire

Lee & Jennifer St. Francisville Wedding..Sneak Peek!

Congratulations to Lee & Jennifer!

Can't wait to share more of these two.

Stay tuned!

Thanks for stopping by!

*Claire

Mrs. Jennifer Pate Hardee...St. Francisville, Louisiana Bridals... Afton Villa Gardens

Mrs. Jennifer Pate Hardee was married last weekend to Lee Hardee at  Afton Villa Gardens in St. Francisville.

It was an amazing wedding day that I can't wait to share.

But one of my favorite aspects of photographing wedding details is getting together weeks before the wedding day and doing bridal photos.

I think I love these not only for the tradition behind it but also because it's unique to southern style weddings.

I've heard folks saying bridals are becoming a thing of the past. I hope not. This tradition sets the stage for brides on their wedding day. It makes them more comfortable in front of the camera and helps the girls know how to prepare all details for their hair and dress. It provides sweet memories with the bride's mom, sisters, maid of honor, or even bridesmaids. And beyond that...it provides time, lighting, and a relaxed atmosphere to get photos like these of Jennifer in the location of her wedding just a few weeks before she was married there.

More from Jennifer's wedding day to come.

Thanks for stopping by!

*Claire

Mrs. Jennifer Pate Hardee...St. Francisville, Louisiana Bridals... Afton Villa Gardens

Mrs. Jennifer Pate Hardee was married last weekend to Lee Hardee at  Afton Villa Gardens in St. Francisville.

It was an amazing wedding day that I can't wait to share.

But one of my favorite aspects of photographing wedding details is getting together weeks before the wedding day and doing bridal photos.

I think I love these not only for the tradition behind it but also because it's unique to southern style weddings.

I've heard folks saying bridals are becoming a thing of the past. I hope not. This tradition sets the stage for brides on their wedding day. It makes them more comfortable in front of the camera and helps the girls know how to prepare all details for their hair and dress. It provides sweet memories with the bride's mom, sisters, maid of honor, or even bridesmaids. And beyond that...it provides time, lighting, and a relaxed atmosphere to get photos like these of Jennifer in the location of her wedding just a few weeks before she was married there.

More from Jennifer's wedding day to come.

Thanks for stopping by!

*Claire

The Langlois Family...Houmas House Plantation, Louisiana

All things pumpkin, shorter days, and a bit cooler (80 degree) weather...you know what that means!

It's that family portraits time of year!

I got to spend an afternoon with the Langlois family at Houmas House Plantation. What a beautiful place!! Jeremy Langlois is the head chef (an amazing chef at that) at Houmas House so it only made sense to capture their family photos at this incredibly beautiful and classic spot. We've shot weddings here before, but chasing kids around the grounds was a really fun way to experience this South Louisiana gem!

Thanks for stopping by,

*Claire

The Langlois Family...Houmas House Plantation, Louisiana

All things pumpkin, shorter days, and a bit cooler (80 degree) weather...you know what that means!

It's that family portraits time of year!

I got to spend an afternoon with the Langlois family at Houmas House Plantation. What a beautiful place!! Jeremy Langlois is the head chef (an amazing chef at that) at Houmas House so it only made sense to capture their family photos at this incredibly beautiful and classic spot. We've shot weddings here before, but chasing kids around the grounds was a really fun way to experience this South Louisiana gem!

Thanks for stopping by,

*Claire

The Langlois Family...Houmas House Plantation, Louisiana

All things pumpkin, shorter days, and a bit cooler (80 degree) weather...you know what that means!

It's that family portraits time of year!

I got to spend an afternoon with the Langlois family at Houmas House Plantation. What a beautiful place!! Jeremy Langlois is the head chef (an amazing chef at that) at Houmas House so it only made sense to capture their family photos at this incredibly beautiful and classic spot. We've shot weddings here before, but chasing kids around the grounds was a really fun way to experience this South Louisiana gem!

Thanks for stopping by,

*Claire

Sneak Peek Elizabeth & Kyle! Charlottesville, Virginia Wedding Photography

 What a joy and honor to relive this day and to have been a part of it. This wedding was special to me for so many reasons.

Congratulations to Kyle & Elizabeth.

Much more to come:)

Thanks for stopping by!

Claire

Phillips Family Photos...Baton Rouge Family Photographer

Tis the season of many wonderful spring family sessions!

It's Dad's week and some of these moments of Anderson with her Daddy were just too precious. I've been beaming as I work on these.

Happy Father's Day and Congrats to some sweet friends and their beautiful daughter and here's to many more wonderful years.

Thanks for stopping by!

*Claire

Phillips Family Photos...Baton Rouge Family Photographer

Tis the season of many wonderful spring family sessions!

It's Dad's week and some of these moments of Anderson with her Daddy were just too precious. I've been beaming as I work on these.

Happy Father's Day and Congrats to some sweet friends and their beautiful daughter and here's to many more wonderful years.

Thanks for stopping by!

*Claire

Phillips Family Photos...Baton Rouge Family Photographer

Tis the season of many wonderful spring family sessions!

It's Dad's week and some of these moments of Anderson with her Daddy were just too precious. I've been beaming as I work on these.

Happy Father's Day and Congrats to some sweet friends and their beautiful daughter and here's to many more wonderful years.

Thanks for stopping by!

*Claire

Mary Nelson Scroggs...Baton Rouge Family Photographer

It's pretty rainy and gross out there today. Here's another Spring photo shoot of sweet Mary Nelson to brighten the day a bit.

Can't believe she's one year old! It's such a joy to watch through the camera lens as these little ones grow up.

You can view her newborn photos taken a year ago at this link.

Happy Wednesday to all!

Thanks for stopping by!

*Claire

Mary Nelson Scroggs...Baton Rouge Family Photographer

It's pretty rainy and gross out there today. Here's another Spring photo shoot of sweet Mary Nelson to brighten the day a bit.

Can't believe she's one year old! It's such a joy to watch through the camera lens as these little ones grow up.

You can view her newborn photos taken a year ago at this link.

Happy Wednesday to all!

Thanks for stopping by!

*Claire

Mary Nelson Scroggs...Baton Rouge Family Photographer

It's pretty rainy and gross out there today. Here's another Spring photo shoot of sweet Mary Nelson to brighten the day a bit.

Can't believe she's one year old! It's such a joy to watch through the camera lens as these little ones grow up.

You can view her newborn photos taken a year ago at this link.

Happy Wednesday to all!

Thanks for stopping by!

*Claire

Jackson Spring Family Photos! {Baton Rouge Family Photographer}

It’s been a crazy spring! I can’t believe summer is basically here and the sun is staying out until after 8 each evening. Have I mentioned before that I actually think this time of year is

“the most wonderful time of the year?”

The sun stays out all morning and night rewarding us for the accomplishment of enduring another winter! Which also means lots of folks are getting married, graduating, entering new seasons...and being born. I mean I know this happens throughout the year but something about the Spring makes it seem like it all happens a lot more. It’s an exciting time. Somewhere in all the running around I got to hang out with a few families and let me tell you…looking through photos of little cuties is about the best cure for feeling overwhelmed…which this season also tends to bring at times. The Jacksons were no exception. Here’s some photos of sweet James and his new baby sister Madeline.

What a gift these sweet spring days are.

Thanks for stopping by!

*Claire