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I’m not quite sure how to start this one off?

I guess by saying that the people and businesses listed below brought their talents, their enthusiasm, and their love of what they do to New Orleans for a 4-day photo shoot that was without a doubt the most fun and rewarding time I’ve ever spent with a camera in hand. The phrase ‘over the top’ just keeps popping into my head as I try to do it justice…

Wait a minute! I don’t have to write it… I can show you!

So without further interruption and babble, here’s a look back at N’awlins:

If you are Flash-challenged (stuttery playback), then you can watch the Quicktime version by clicking HERE.

And here are the people that made it all happen:

Candice Dowling Coppola at Jubilee Events, Louis at The Cornstalk Hotel, Carla Ten Eyck Photography & assistant shooters Katie Slater and Sara Code-Kroll, Beth Chapman at The White Dress by the Shore, Tony Palmieri from Datura: A Modern Garden, Jennie Fresa Beauty Library, Gala Cloths, Dr. Jazz and the New Orleans Sounds, Sucre, Perlis, MADELiNE Shoes, Poetic License Shoes, Posh Paperie, Twigs and Honey, Karen Lindler Designs, Sarah Drake Design, Elizabeth Porcher Jones Calligraphy, Orange & Blossom, Bella Umbrella, Nachtmann, Riedel, and Pommery Gold POP Champagne.

Soulaf and Harris’ wedding, more than any other we’ve shot this year, is a testament to the style, the elegance, and the details that are possible when you enlist the services of a talented event planner… (insert drumroll here) Candice Dowling Coppola of Jubilee Events transformed a backyard into an outdoor cathedral… a restaurant into an elegant, richly detailed reception. Since I am ever the multi-tasker, check out two awesomely talented people in one link: Candice makes the magic, and Carla Ten Eyck’s photographic brilliance captures it.

Their reception at the upscale French restaurant L’escale, overlooking Greenwich Harbor was the perfect venue for their wedding. Having the opportunity to work there more than once in the last several months has made for great footage, and a wonderful staff.

Congratulations to Soulaf and Harris on their beautiful wedding!

Jessica and Eric… wow. They’re fun. They’re a great looking couple. And they know how to have fun while throwing a great party.

Candice from Jubilee Events put together a beautiful event as usual… but the highlight, um, ok, my highlight, was the huge candy display awaiting guests as they left, stocked with everything from chocolates to rock candy. And all color coordinated too! Awesome! Right now Candice is reading this, and saying to herself… “5000 details I kept straight and all he remembers is the candy!”

After hearing her name as one of the area’s top photographers, I finally got a chance to work with Carla Ten Eyck — and she did not disappoint. She was fun, she was easy-going, and above all else, does some amazing work. Check out her blog post of Jessica & Eric’s wedding. Halfway through the reception, she busted out a slideshow of some shots from the day, and people just stood there with their jaws on the floor.

Enjoy the highlights, and congratulations to an awesome couple!

After sharing space with an accountant (no offense Chris) for the past 2 years, I’m psyched to be in a creative space where couples can relax, kick their feet up, and check out our work in our ‘consultation lounge’…

I’m not alone though… sharing The Studio is Eric Langlois of Raw Photo Design, and Candice Dowling of Jubilee Events. Eric hangs his awesome work, Candice decorates and brings in fresh flowers and I…. um, I guess I benefit from working with great vendors like them. If you’d like to stop in, we’d love to see you, but give us a call first, as we’re available by appointment only.

Ignoring instincts that tell you not to enter a building that could fall down at any moment, as well as no trespassing signs, I jumped at the opportunity to film Eric of Raw Photo Design as he photographed Candice (of Jubilee Events).

For those of you who aren’t familiar with Raw Photo Design, prepare to be blown away. Eric’s work manages to combine a contemporary style with an undeniable emotional element. OK, I’ll stop trying to put into words what you can scroll down and check out for yourself…