Here are a few of my favorite images from my shoots this past week in New Orleans.  I shot under the awesome instruction of (the amazing!) Marceliano Munoz and Jamie Hayes, and the bridal models we were priveleged to work with were a blast!  I was especially excited to be able to shoot at the famed Piazza d’Italia fountain in the downtown area you see below, which required special police permission to photograph.  I think the image in front of the yellow area at this site mirror a Gucci ad, and the image of the couple in front of the fountain is just one of those ”wow” moments to me from this shoot.  I hope you enjoy touring the Big Easy with me!

A little “happy” that shipped out this week to my latest Baby Collection family members…yummy! Thanks go out to Laurie at Whimsy Cookie Co. For doing such a great job on our special little treats!

The Imaging USA Expo rocked today! I must say that my main print labs and suppliers had the most amazing booths – I am so proud to be affiliated with each of them. I found some exciting new ideas and picked up a few cool new props and products, but I also rediscovered that my product lines are filled with the very best products out there! I enjoyed bumping into several of my photography heroes and mentors, and of course munching on yummy New Orleans cooking. Great second day in LA!

What a great first day!! I spent the day wandering the streets of New Orleans with the wedding legends of the Munoz family and Jamie Hayes, shooting two gorgeous couples and some spectacular urban scenery! (Pics to come soon.) We hit the streets last night as the town came alive during the Saints game, reminding me of the nightlife and spirit of Spain, with chatter and cheers pouring out of little doorways in each alley and pathway we strolled past. Some fresh seafood later, and a short night’s rest, I am headed for the Expo today to check out the latest and greatest in products for my clients. NOLA rocks!

We are headed to New Orleans tonight for the PPA’s Imaging USA expo and conference, and I will be doing some wedding shooting through the streets of the Big Easy with two of the most amazing wedding shooters around. I can’t wait to see what new tricks, inspiration, and special shots I can add to my wedding “bag” for use with my clients this year. NOLA, here we come!!

A recent photograph of Fellowship Memphis pastor, Bryan Loritts, taken at their East Memphis campus, which meets at Colonial Middle School on Sea Isle. Check out Fellowship info and messages or download the FM app online at www.fellowshipmemphis.com!

Exciting day tomorrow…real estate portrait project in the morning and newborn/family photographs in MS later in the day.  Can’t wait!

Meeting with a sweet wedding couple today over some yummy coffee. Ahhh…I love weddings!! The planning, the details, the emotions and stories, and great opportunities for coffee moments designing memories together.

I had a great wedding webinar this week and I am pumped to put some new ideas into practice at my next wedding! Thanks to Jules and Joy Bianchi and Laura Novak for sharing some great info!

Thanks to the Frederick family for sending me this great snapshot of their gorgeous new gallery wrap collection on display in their home. It looks beautiful!!