Photographer in New Orleans

Hi! I'm Hannah

PHOTOGRAPHER, WIFE, DOG MOM

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I’m a steadfast believer that love stories deserve to be captured beautifully.
I’m obsessively punctual, genuinely excited about your creative vision, and I can’t wait to hear all about how you two found each other. 

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I’m so grateful that my countless hours in the darkroom at art school led me here. Who knew a camera would give me access to so many beautiful stories, so many intimate moments? That love for film never left. I still shoot 35mm at every wedding, right alongside my digital work. Every day I am honored, humbled, awed, stopped in my tracks. This is how I know I’m in the right place.

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I met my husband when I was sixteen. Over twenty years later, I’m still kind of obsessed with him. My marriage is hands down the most important thing in my life. I found my person, and I’m so excited that you have too!

When you’ve experienced that ‘this is it’ feeling, you recognize it instantly in other couples. There’s nothing more beautiful than two people who’ve found each other, and honestly? There’s nothing else I’d rather spend my time capturing.

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Want to know some other tidbits?

I’m a one woman show here. I wear all the hats for my business. There’s no middle man, just me and my dog answering all your emails, shooting, editing and running the show. So, when you reach out you get me and I'm the one that shows up on your wedding day. It’s just me and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

First and foremost I love couples who are deeply in love first and best friends second. I also gravitate to couples who really care about their weddings. If they don’t have a highly organized pinterest board full of color palettes and fresh flower choices, they’ve hired someone who will pull all of those details together for them. And then on the day of they can let it all go and live in the moment.

After shooting weddings for so many years, I’ve witnessed all kinds. From big Cajun weddings to intimate elopements to French Quarter galas to backyard tent weddings, I’ve learned that the most personal ones are the most special. No matter what the backdrop ends up being, couples who went out of their way to tailor their day to make their unique traditions shine are the ones that stand out to me.

It’s always been a perfect tie between when a couple is finally married, and they’re walking down the aisle back towards me, just beaming, and all of the sweet emotions I can capture during the first dance.

Involved, in the best way. I want to see your mood board. Text me pictures of your dress. Ask me which florist to call, and I’ll point you to the people who get it. I only take eighteen weddings a year, so when you book me, you’re not one of a hundred couples on a spreadsheet. I remember your names, your story, and yes, your dog.

My office mate

When he isn’t inspecting the gear, he’s sleeping on the job. Somehow he’s always employee of the month no matter how hard I work. He’s cute though, so I can’t fire him.

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My love

He can’t focus a camera to save his life but he’s kind of a lighting genius. He carries my gear, is my favorite travel partner and every once in a while you might see him at a shoot.

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How did I get here?

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I started this business on the floor of my college bedroom with a laptop and a gifted camera.

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I earned my BFA with a double major in Graphic Design & Photography and I was able to photograph my first wedding.

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I went full-time and never looked back. I’m part of an incredible community of wedding professionals and I feel lucky every day.

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Why my office helps me

deliver better images

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Being a visual person makes me sensitive to my surroundings. It’s one of the reasons why I’m able to be so observant on wedding days. 
I took incredible care when designing my office (including asking my feng shui-obsessed mom) to make sure that my office feels as luxurious as the product I’m delivering to you. 
Every time I sit here I’m steeped in an inspiring space and I know that translates into what I’m delivering to you.