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I’m so excited to share Jamie and Sarah’s gorgeous Margaret Place Hotel in New Orleans LGBTQ+ wedding. This destination wedding embraced the NOLA vibe by incorporating Southern and New Orleans traditions and rituals throughout. Margaret Place Weddings The Margaret Place Hotel was truly the perfect backdrop for Jamie and Sarah’s day. Margaret Place is a […]

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March 15, 2022

Margaret Place New Orleans LGBTQ+ Wedding – Jamie + Sarah

LGBTQ+ couple celebrating in a Second Line Parade after being married.

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If you’re a chic, city-loving couple who wants a stress-free wedding experience, a city elopement is perfect for you. As a city elopement photographer, I have found that urban environments offer so much variety to make your day your own. City elopements allow for luxurious details, amazing food, skyline views, and gorgeous photo opportunities – […]

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March 1, 2022

The Best US Cities for a City Elopement | LGBTQ+ Inclusive City Elopement Photographer

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You’ve been waiting for this moment, and now you’re finally engaged! All of the feelings are flooding in and you feel like you’re on Cloud 9. Once you start to settle, it hits you – Now what?! You know there’s a long list of to-do’s, but where do you start? No need to get overwhelmed, […]

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February 15, 2022

What To Do After Getting Engaged | St. Louis Wedding Photographer

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Whether you’re from the Lou (and proud) and needing some fresh content for your IG or coming to visit and want to show off on the ‘gram, you’re going to need the perfect spots for those Insta-worthy photos or even some engagement or wedding photos. Here are 7 of the most Instagrammable spots in Saint […]

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January 24, 2022

The 7 Most Instagrammable Spots in St. Louis, Missouri

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Dani and Lee got married at the beautiful and fun City Museum in Downtown St. Louis, MO. Actually, they were married last year, but due to the pandemic, they were unable to celebrate with their family and friends. So, they re-did it all – complete with a sweet vow renewal and party at the City […]

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January 14, 2022

City Museum St. Louis, MO Wedding – Dani + Lee

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What is a first look? A first look is when a couple sees each other for the first time on their wedding day before their wedding ceremony. A first look allows the couple to privately see one another before the wedding ceremony. Traditionally, couples see each other for the first time on a wedding day […]

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January 11, 2022

Four Benefits of a First Look on Your Wedding Day

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We’ve all seen it. The photos of the first kiss where there are six iPhones, an iPad, and a camera right in the aisle, or worse, someone who stands up directly in front of the photographer right before that important moment. Yikes. On your wedding day, you want your wedding photographer to be able to […]

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January 11, 2022

Why You Should Consider an Unplugged Wedding Ceremony

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St. Louis Bach Party Ideas A fun-filled bach party is a must in the midst of wedding planning! There are endless possibilities for what to do for your bach party, whether you’re hoping to hit the clubs and bars or have a more laid-back experience. Note: I use “Bach Party” as an inclusive, gender-neutral term […]

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January 11, 2022

St. Louis Bach Party Ideas

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One of the questions I get asked the most by my couples deciding on a wedding package is this — “Do I need a second photographer for my wedding day?” In short — Maybe. What is a second photographer? A second photographer is a photographer who assists the lead photographer (the one you hired for […]

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January 11, 2022

5 Reasons You May Want a Second Photographer on Your Wedding Day

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