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  • Doug and CheyAnne fell in love while in school for photojournalism at Western Kentucky University. It didn’t take them long to realize they had more than a shared interest in photography. They are very excited to have just been the bride and groom finally, as they were married the beginning of April this year. Both are truly romantics at heart, and love documenting one of the happiest days in a couple’s life. They’ve realized on their own journey this past year the importance of great photos that capture not just the event, but the emotion, so the memories can be felt and not just remembered.

Alexis’ Oak Alley Bridals

May 3, 2012

Arte by CheyAnne

Doug and I had such a great time out at Oak Alley with Alexis, her mom, and aunt on the day of her bridals.  It was my first time getting to do a bridal session out there, so I was excited to get to play!  I’ve always loved Oak Alley — the ambiance, the trees, it’s gorgeous.  I absolutely LOVE the first shot below!  It almost has that look of an infrared image, but wasn’t.  Alexis also wanted to work in parts of Jim’s uniform, and I really like the one of her holding the hat, but showing her ring.  I just wish we’d have had a little more time to play around with the old cars at the end of the session, but everyone was feeling the heat by that point.  Most of our brides have a whole new respect for models after their session!  I wish I would have thought to include it here, but there’s a cute damsel in distress photo that I told Alexis to do at the end; it was adorable!  If you missed their wedding post, just go back a page or two on the blog.  Enjoy!

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mikeandfrida - May 17, 2012 - 6:26 am

Lovely bridal session you two!

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Mallory & Doug – Married!

May 1, 2012

Arte by Doug

Mallory and Doug were married on March 24 under the grand oaks and surrounded by the beautiful sculptures of the New Orleans Museum of Art’s Sculpture Garden. But it all started with Mallory getting ready at the Hotel Monteleone where she had a relaxing and fun morning with her bridesmaids and mom. One of the moments I personally loved being a part of was when she was finally dressed and her father came to see her. You could tell he was a very proud father and they practiced their first dance real quick in the hotel room. Such a sweet moment!

It was then off to NOMA and the Sculpture Garden for their First Look! We found a really great spot along the walking path with lots of Spanish moss hanging overhead from the oaks and beautifully backlit by the afternoon sun. We were able to make some really nice portraits and I just love the painterly feel of the photography with them reflected in the water, but I must admit it was a fun challenge relaying the posing instructions to my assistant via phone since I was about 50 yards away from them when shooting that pic! Afterwards, it was the Ketubah signing where we got to play with some cool light and shadows coming into the room before heading out for the ceremony.

Mallory and Doug exchanged vows under a chuppa surrounded by candles and topped off with hundreds of rose bouquets. After the ceremony they led all the guests in a 2nd line to a cocktail hour in the garden area, while they snuck off for some champagne and food where I was able to grab a really cool shot of their first private moments as husband and wife.

It was then on to the reception inside the Museum where Deacon John rocked the place and the chair dance was certainly a hit! The couple departed through a line of sparklers to a Rolls Royce then it was off to Argentina the next morning for their honeymoon! I hope you guys enjoyed the bottle of Malbec from Argentina at your Image Release Party at the studio!

Contributing Artists:

Coordinators- Unique Weddings in New Orleans 
Bridal Prep Hotel- Hotel Monteleone
Reception Music- Deacon John & the Ivories
Ceremony Music- Chamber Music
2nd Line Brass Band- Herbert McCarver and Pinstripe Brass Band
Cakes- Royal Cakery
Caterer- Joel Catering
Florist- Bella Blooms
Transportation- Unique Transportation
Bride’s Hair- Chrissie Gilbert
Make up- Flawless Bride
Dress- Custom Design by Suzanne Perron

 

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Alexis and Jim — Married!!

April 26, 2012

Arte by CheyAnne

Alexis and Jim have both been so great to work with throughout their wedding plans.  The engagement session was fun; we were able to incorporate their beloved pup.  And then for the bridals at Oak Alley, Doug and I had a great time with Alexis, her mom, and aunt — there was much laughing that day!  And I don’t even think Mint Juleps were involved at all.

The wedding day was lovely.  They were blessed with great weather!  We did their First Look and formal photos at The Royal Sonesta and then everyone was taken to the church.  I love Our Lady of Guadalupe — it’s a very simple Catholic church on the inside, but yet so elegant.  And I really enjoy the priest there too; I always find myself paying close attention to his homilies.  The ceremony on this day was no exception, it was beautiful!

Once we returned to the Royal Sonesta, it didn’t take long for everyone to make their way onto the dance floor thanks to the tunes of Shaon and the Girls with Success. They kept the party going all night with their Motown vibe.  They even pulled Alexis and Jim on stage — and Jim broke it down for Alexis!  :)  And Alexis had a wonderful time up there too, she was a natural up there singing and dancing to Proud Mary!  Love it!!!

Thrilled that y’all had such a wonderful day!  Thanks for letting us be a part of it.  Enjoy!

 

Contributing Artists

Venue: The Royal Sonesta
Cathedral: Our Lady of Guadalupe
Band: Shaon and the Girls with Success
Hair: Tommy Centanni
Makeup: Kellie Bode

 

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Lisa & Kenny – Married!

April 25, 2012

Arte by CheyAnne

Lisa and Kenny were married on March 10th at the Royal Sonesta Hotel during a beautiful courtyard ceremony.  I was wondering how they were going to accommodate their number of guests, but it worked out quite nicely.  The day was a bit more chilly than expected, but the skies were free of rain, so that was important!  Lisa had meticulously planned for this day, leaving no detail untouched.  It was cute listening to her talk about the shirt she had considered making her mom of the quotes mom frequently said during the planning, such as, “Are you sure you need that?, That’s not too over the top?, You’re the boss.”  Too cute!  :)

I must admit though that the ballroom looked incredible, the cake was flawless, and Kenny’s cake was hysterical!  I’ve never seen so much food at a reception — the guests had an abundance of options — it was amazing!  If anybody left hungry, they must not like food! Ha!  The Bucktown Allstars entertained the guests for the evening, and kept the party going right up until the end of the night.  One of my favorite parts of the day was when Lisa’s seven year old nephew played the Hora on the keyboard.  I thought he was just going to play the first few notes, but he played the entire song.  It was incredible!!

I know y’all are on the way to your honeymoon destination as I write this — I hope you have a fabulous time!  We’ll see you when you return!  Congratulations!

Contributing Artists

Coordinator: Sapphire Events Nola
Venue: Royal Sonesta Hotel
Hair: tba
Makeup: Make Me Up
Florist: Steve Knecht   — tba
Videographer: Dyle Films
Ceremony Musicians: tba
Reception Band: Bucktown Allstars
Cakes: Haydel’s

View their Post-session slideshow below

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Heather & Sean – Engaged!

April 5, 2012

Arte by CheyAnne

We could not have asked for a better weather day, than when Heather and Sean took their engagement photos out at City Park — which was good since our first date originally got rained out. Heather knew after seeing a previous session awhile back that she wanted to include her dog Hutch in the photos.  Hutch was somewhat of a natural — all in all he did a great job.  Two of the photos with the pup are my ultimate favorites from this session.  I love the one below, and I adore the one of him peeking out from behind them.

Heather requested a bit more candidness to keep things more natural for Sean.  Sean’s a great guy, just on the quiet side.  I was picking on him trying to make sure he wasn’t just being quiet for the photos, and explaining that I hoped I didn’t see him with crazy photos of himself on facebook later to contradict his quiet demeanor.  Heather hinted that he is a bit more out-going — but that’s totally natural for the guys to be  a bit more reserved than normal in eighty percent of our sessions.  They always warm up and loosen up by the end of the session — and this was the case with Sean too.  I’m sure he enjoyed their drinks after the session though.  ;)  I have to start reminding you brides to go get the fellas a drink before  if they’re going into it a bit reluctantly.

These two are a fabulous couple though — I could feel their comfort around each other — it was sweet.  I’m looking forward to getting to know you more before the wedding in October!  It’s going to be a beautiful day, and it will be here before you know it!!  Congratulations and enjoy!!

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