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Jennifer + Damian : Benachi House Wedding in New Orleans, LA – Part TWO

September 4, 2016 by Jensey 1 Comment

Continued from Jennifer and Damian’s Part One post! <3

“The size and age of the Cosmos are beyond ordinary human understanding. Lost somewhere between immensity and eternity is our tiny planetary home. And yet our species is young and curious and brave and shows much promise. In the last few millennia we have made the most astonishing and unexpected discoveries. They remind us that humans have evolved to wonder, that understanding is a joy, that knowledge is prerequisite to survival. Our little planet floats like a mote of dust in the morning sky. All that you see, all that we can see, exploded out of a star billions of years ago, and the particles slowly arranged themselves into living things, including all of us. We are made of star stuff. We are the mechanism by which the universe can comprehend itself. The world is so exquisite with so much love and moral depth. We should remain grateful every day for the brief but magnificent opportunity that life provides. The sum of all our evolution, our thinking and our accomplishments is love. A marriage makes two fractional lives a whole. It gives to two questioning natures a renewed reason for living. It brings a new gladness to the sunshine, a new fragrance to the flowers, a new beauty to the earth, and a new mystery to life.” –Carl Sagan

As their officiant pointed out, you know two scientists are getting married when the ceremony begins with a Carl Sagan quote. <3 Also my favorite quote! :)

The green gazebo out front of the Benachi House provided such a unique ceremony space.

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The best. <3

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I love that Memphis weddings bring Elvis glasses to cocktail tables and New Orleans weddings bring handmade Mardi Gras masks. <3

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Jennifer was determined to keep their guests cool at their August outdoor wedding. The solution? Handheld electronic fans at the ceremony and snow cones at the reception! <3

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The best!!! Jennifer and Damian had a street jazz band perform at the reception! :)

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First dance to what else? “The Puppy Song” by Harry Nilsson. <3

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To my sweet friend and her amazing husband, thank you so, so, so much for letting us be a part of it all. We love y’all and Jensim, expect your next letter soooon! :)

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Jennifer + Damian : Benachi House Wedding in New Orleans, LA – Part ONE

September 3, 2016 by Jensey 1 Comment

This girl.

Jennifer is unlike any friend I have ever had. The best player on our middle school soccer team, salutatorian of our high school graduating class of over 600 students. Today, she’s a gorgeous, a real-life scientist who is actually changing the world, and the kindest soul I’ve ever met. She’s also incredibly humble, so her friends and family have to brag on her behalf.

When Jennifer and I graduated, she was off to Tulane and shortly after, I moved to Florida to start my Disney adventure. And for the past 14 years, we’ve kept in touch through letters.

Not emails, not phone calls, but letters. This girl knows my family dramas, juicy details behind some of our craziest weddings, and most importantly, which words I will never, ever learn how to spell. ;)

Friends, meet one of my favorite people in the world, Jennifer, whom I lovingly nicknamed “Jensim.”

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Jennifer married the luckiest man in the world who knows he’s the luckiest and that just makes me love him more. This is the only man who can keep up with her wit, challenge her intellect, and make her happier than I’ve ever, ever seen. Their wedding comes off the heels of some of the most difficult times in their lives, and it was so wonderful to see them so happy, surrounded by people who appreciate how special these two are.

Their wedding took place at this magical New Orleans location, the Benachi House. We were looking forward to shooting at this venue since Jennifer first sent us the link, and it was a wedding photographer’s dream. I could have shot there for hooouuurs and still not hit every photo spot I wanted! :)

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I. MEAN. <3

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And then there was Barkley. <3

I love Huck. I feel like I need to preface my ode to Barkley with that. But Nate and I have never, ever left a dog so smitten after first meeting. I love Barkley because he’s calm, happy, fluffy, incredibly warm and friendly… He’s basically Jennifer. <3 I cannot think of a more perfect dog for my sweet friend!!

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I normally say which photos are favorites, but there are waaaaay too many with this wedding, but this one’s way up there!! :)

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And this one, too! <3

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Jennifer handmade masks for some of us, and this was mine. Snow and a little Huck!!! <3

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We love you, Barkley!!!! <3

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Of every person I met on Jennifer and Damian’s wedding day, Kanako was the one I was most excited to meet. She was Jennifer’s roommate and best friend at Tulane, and for the past 14 years of Jensim writing about Kanako’s life, her wedding, her adorable daughter, opening her dream store in New Orleans (Kawaii Nola– GO THERE!)… Well, I’d never met someone for the first time and felt like I knew her so well!! It’s a beautiful thing meeting someone who means so much to someone who means so much to you and seeing how much they love that someone you love! Does that make sense?! :) Kanako was the perfect maid of honor!

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I think this was the moment Barkley genuinely thought he was marrying Jennifer! :)

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THESE. TWO. <3

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THESE. THREE. <3 I can’t type heart eye emojis, but just know there’d be a paragraph of them here! :)

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Sisters! :)

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Jensim, you were stunning. <3

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All smiles signing the marriage license! :)

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Why are there not more fancy dog guests at weddings?!?!?!?!?

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It’s been so long since I’ve had to do this, but you have to come back tomorrow for part two!!! There were just too many good ones for one post. <3

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Erin + Brendan : Anniversary Session at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

July 27, 2016 by Jensey 3 Comments

It was a long shot, Erin thought. She and Brendan planned their 5 year anniversary trip to the beautiful Banff, Canada. Still, she reached out to see what the chances were of us doing an anniversary session with them during their trip.

Oh, and Brendan didn’t know- Our shoot would be Erin’s gift to him!

Well, wouldn’t you know, the stars aligned and we were already planning to be in nearby Seattle days before their visit, so we were actually able to make it happen. :)

Erin and Brendan got to the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise after a long day of traveling, and we thought it would be best to get the surprise part out early so we didn’t have to worry about bumping into them around the hotel. Erin texted us every chance she could, telling Brendan that she was writing her parents. They grabbed a table for a late dinner, we headed down, and we will never, ever, ever, ever forget Brendan’s reaction when we showed up!!

The next morning was our session, and I’m so, so, so in love with these photos and this couple. Happy five, friends! <3

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This one reminds me of one I took of Erin on their wedding day! <3

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So many favorites. <3

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I thought July seemed like a good time to post these while it’s miserably hot outside!!

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Erin and Brendan, thank you for bringing us out to the most Christmas-y place I’ve ever been!! We love y’all!!! <3

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