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New Orleans Museum of Art is an incredible venue outside of the French Quarter with an indoor ceremony option in case the weather goes South. It’s nice to have a venue with a quality rain plan, am I right?! This Fall wedding had a modern, black and white aesthetic with inspiration from the art around […]

Wedding

New Orleans Museum of Art Wedding

New Orleans Museum of Art Wedding
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New Orleans is a beautiful city with so much to offer as far as photography locations. We love a classic New Orleans engagement session full of variety, history, fun, and so much love! Here are a couple of my personal favorite spots in the city. Longue Vue House and Gardens offers so many options if […]

Engagement Session

A New Orleans Engagement Session

Couple wearing a suit and long dress run through open field during sunset at Longue Vue House and Gardens engagement session in New Orleans, Louisiana
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We’ve all seen those iconic wedding shots from the 1990’s featuring puffed sleeves, awkward poses and forced smiles. If you, like us, want a wedding shoot that feels exactly opposite, you’ll want to hire a fine art film photographer! At Peony Photography, we use minimal but professional equipment to capture the moments from your day […]

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Why Hire a Fine Art Film Photographer?

il Mercato New Orleans Austin Destination Wedding Photographer Fine Art Film Photography
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Your wedding day is all about you and your partner…period. Some couples love an elaborate event, but others may choose to elope! When you opt for an intimate adventure over a large celebration with friends and family, photographs will be more important than ever. And bonus: you’ll have more resources to allocate to your dream […]

Advice

5 US Best Cities for Elopements

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We’re diving into a few of our favorite weddings over the years. You know the ones with unique touches and the sweetest clients? With the pandemic steering its ugly head, I figured now would be a good time to reminisce and hope for a bright future (sooner than later amiright?!) Here we have a classic […]

Wedding

New Orleans: Old Ursuline Convent and Marche

Spring Wedding at Old Ursuline Convent
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When Emily Anne booked us, we had only ever spoke on the phone or via email. So when she proposed we fly out to Winston-Salem, NC for their engagement pictures, we jumped on the opportunity to see their city and get to know them! She and Jack popped champagne in the cutest apartment before we […]

Engagement Session

Winston-Salem Engagement Session

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We love looking back on this black and white winter ceremony in Downtown Thibodaux, Louisiana! Lauren and Trent were married at the always elegant St. Joseph Co-Cathedral and The Foundry. We love the Foundry’s exposed brick warehouse wedding feel!! So diverse and unique! This sweet couple had nothing but class as they showed up in […]

Wedding

Elegant Warehouse Wedding: Lauren + Trent

Fun black and white warehouse wedding
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Jamie and John took a stroll through the French Quarter in New Orleans with us during a time when all of the businesses were closed. We were able to walk the streets without any crowds or interruptions. Every now and then there would be a musician on his stoop playing some wonderful jazz music and […]

Engagement Session

French Quarter Engagement Session