Happy St Patrick's Day!

New Orleans Marriage Office Re-Opens

From NOLA.com -

New Orleans marriage office reopens downtown

by The Times-Picayune

Tuesday March 17, 2009, 9:15 AM

For the first time since Hurricane Katrina, the Orleans Parish Marriage Officehas re-opened in New Orleans.

Formerly located on Loyola Avenue, the office set up temporary quarters at the Jefferson Parish Health Unit in Metairie after Katrina. The new office is located at 1010 Common St., Suite 1245.

Operated by the Vital Records Registry, the office is the only one authorized to issue licenses for marriages taking place anywhere in the state.

Hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office will observe all state holidays.

Greenwood,Mississippi, The Delta

Back in October my wife and I spent a few days in Greenwood,MS staying at the Alluvian Hotel and exploring The Delta. I was not expecting such open country just outside of town, really we went from oak tree lined houses to cotton fields! I could have photographed all day and night up there. Stopped at 2 out of 3 Robert Johnson's graves. Finished up one night at a fabulous restaurant, Lusco's, a few Manning photos and autographs dot the walls inside. Kind of like being in New Orleans! And for New Orleans folks, it's a short drive or train ride up there.

If you want to see more Delta images other than my small slideshow, I'd suggest checking out www.wiljax.com . Will's the best Mississippi(noticed I wrote MS and not LA, he'd have to get in line here!) photographer out there.

Greenwood Slideshow - http://www.zoeicaimages.com/Greenwood

More of Kate and Joe's Wedding

Kate and Joe 10.18.2008

This was a great wedding, great probably does not describe it but I'm no writer, I just hit the "click" button.

Kate and Joe were married in Houma,LA. The ceremony took place at St Francis and the reception was held on the water at Melvin's. Kate's preparation was at her sister's house in Houma. Kate is a clothing designer so both dresses worn at the wedding were her design. Probably the largest house I've ever photographed in, no kidding. And the light inside was just amazing to shoot in.

Joe plays in the band, Sons of William (check them out on iTunes)and they sat in with the reception band,Mojeaux for a few songs. I'll name drop just one more time here since Marc Broussard sang a song for bride and groom! Truly a fun day to photograph! Very special thanks to Kate and Joe for allowing me to capture their wedding day!

Slideshow - http://www.zoeicaimages.com/Kate&Joe