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New Blog Coming Soon!

2010-05-03T18:24:00.002-05:00

Time to leave this older blog behind and switch to a new one......coming next week!

Rebirth Workshop is just around the corner......

2010-03-17T12:01:00.000-05:00

Just Announced! ReBirth Workshop Creativity Grants

2010-02-25T11:16:00.003-06:00

We just announced this as an incredible addition to our Rebirth Workshop March 30th - April 2nd http://www.rebirthworkshops.com/grants.html

Rebirth Workshop interview on F-Stop Beyond with Ron Dawson

2010-02-19T14:08:00.006-06:00

We had a great opportunity to be interviewed by Ron Dawson on F-Stop Beyond to talk more about our Rebirth Workshop. Have a listen and let's us know what ya think!

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http://www.rebirthworkshops.com

ReBirth Workshops

2010-01-27T23:30:00.003-06:00

Happy Holidays!

2009-12-24T22:19:00.004-06:00

Annual Christmas bonfires along the levee in Lutcher,Louisiana off Hwy 641 near Gramercy. Crowds were a bit smaller this year, mainly due to the rain during the day which made for some wet and muddy levees. My knees and D3 are proof of the mud. Check out the Fleur de Lis bonfire for the Saints!

And now on to Mr and Mrs.......

2009-12-20T22:55:00.003-06:00

Well it only took one full year to get some images of this wedding blogged, even though they are on my first page on my website :), and have been posted a few time on Facebook as well.

So Happy 1st Year Anniversary! Maybe one day we'll be able to shoot again in New Orleans, we still need one day where it's not 30 degrees and when it's also not humid as hell! Maybe we should try it in San Diego, I hear the weather's always 76 degrees.

This was one planned out wedding, no joking, the bride has one awesome blog about the wedding,planning,and everything else that went in to making this day happen. - http://monkeywed.blogspot.com/2009/03/how-sweet-it-is-getting-ready-pt-1.html

Belated Happy Anniversaries

2009-12-20T22:51:00.001-06:00

Belated Happy Anniversaries

2009-12-20T22:39:00.005-06:00

Again being horrible at blogging, I need to post a few belated anniversaries, apologies in advance if I've missed anyone!

Two incredible New Orleans weddings I photographed last November -

http://www.zoeicaimages.com/Kay&CoreyWedding/

http://www.zoeicaimages.com/Laura&Chris

And for December of last year -

http://www.zoeicaimages.com/Andi&JoeWedding

Thanks everyone for all the referrals, Andi, I lost track of how many people you actually know!

Prediction for Super Bowl

2009-12-07T17:51:00.003-06:00

My prediction - One of these family members will have a team going to the Super Bowl this year. I bet Archie would want to suit up!

Photographing the Dalai Lama, NYC October 2009

2009-11-26T11:44:00.005-06:00

So I have to go back more than a month here, but the last month of Sept and the first week of October were a crazy blur. After coming home from the NYC wedding, I received an email from Phong Doan who happens to be on the same Leica User list as me. He's emailing to know if I could come to NYC to photograph the Dalai Lama. What??? Holy.......! Um, yes! Let me know when I have to be there! This is 4 days after I got home from NYC, so now I'm going back to NYC, and staying across the street from the hotel we just stayed at. Of course this time I'm staying in the same hotel as the Dalai Lama, while the previous week I was at the same hotel as Ahmadinejad so I'd say this was step up in the right direction.

Just before I flew up I found out I'll be photographing with Kyle Cassidy, Tina Manley and Emanuel Lowi. Oh yeah, we've got this covered for sure!

The event reminded me allot of capturing a wedding, but with much more security. Lots of waiting, lots running around, all good fun.

Highlight for me was getting to shake the Dalai Lama's hand. Kyle and I were shooting him as he came into the Waldorf to meet the Vietnamese Community, The Six Paramitas, who was sponsoring the event. So after discussing the arrival with security, we would shoot the DL as he came in and then back off once he headed for the elevators. Problem was there were about 50 people in one small hallway so it was impossible to back off after shooting. So here comes the Dalai Lama headed to the elevator and he shakes my hand!

Slideshow link - http://www.zoeicaimages.com/DalaiLama2009/

NYC/NJ Wedding - Jeff & Kathryn Sept 2009

2009-11-19T23:25:00.003-06:00

Jeff, a fellow Leica user had emailed a few months ago wondering if I would be available to photograph his wedding Sept 26th in NYC. Wow, this was luck, my wife and I were coming up to NYC to see U2 (yes again) that very weekend! Of course I'd love to shoot the wedding!

Now I have to mention this was the first time photographing a wedding on a sailboat, I did not expect all the up and downs, thought I was going overboard a few times. I'm 6'2" and the short railing on the boat was not going to save me. But what fun it was! Joshua Dwain, a wonderful NYC photographer assisted me with the wedding.

After a brief ride across the Hudson on the Ventura with Captain Pat (do check out his NYTimes piece), we docked and went on to the reception in Jersey City. The area reminded me allot of the Warehouse District in New Orleans. Side note - Jeff makes some mean cocktails and I'm always impressed when a non-New Orleanian knows how to make a sazerac.

Big thanks to Jeff and Kathryn, and of course we'll add Ted in there as well!

Slideshow - http://www.zoeicaimages.com/Jeff&Kathryn/

Woo Hoo - Pictage Partnercon Workshop!

2009-10-15T19:11:00.004-05:00

My Pictage Partnercon New Orleans 2009 ReBirth - "Beyond the French Quarter" photographic workshop tour of New Orleans had 25 sign ups in less than 30 minutes! We're going to have a blast! Not too late to sign up for Partnercon and also other Workshops during Nov 3rd-5th. Looking forward to seeing everyone in NOLA in November!

Style Me Pretty featured New Orleans Wedding

2009-08-28T17:06:00.004-05:00

Just found out one of my favorite weddings I photographed is featured on Style Me Pretty !

Somesha did an excellent review of her own wedding. Thank you Somesha & Olivier, Chris P Jones , and Style Me Pretty.

http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/08/28/new-orleans-wedding-story/#comments

More Anna and Brian - Wedding Images

2009-08-26T23:45:00.006-05:00

I know I'm REAL late getting wedding posts up, so here's some more from Anna and Brian's wedding.

Anna and Brian - Portraits and Wedding

2009-08-26T23:10:00.005-05:00

From Nov of 2008 until March of 2009 I photographed Anna & Brian's engagement session, bridal session and wedding. And it did not even feel like work! I think we're looking at a large wedding album here.......

Leica lenses on your Nikon

2009-08-24T22:21:00.002-05:00

I was just sent this link by a fellow Leica user. Seems you can adapt Leica R lenses to your Nikons now. Pretty cool and really not $$$.

http://www.leitax.com/leica-lens-for-nikon-cameras.html

Pictage Partnercon New Orleans 2009 Nov 3rd-5th, Rebirth Workshop Nov 4th 2pm

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Contrast: A Visual Exploration August 20th 2009 Gallery Opening

2009-08-15T16:06:00.003-05:00

Pictage Conference New Orleans 2009 - ReBirth Workshop Wed Nov 4th

2009-08-11T19:54:00.004-05:00

Details coming soon!

Ireland July 2009

2009-07-31T15:53:00.004-05:00

Almost home.......

2009-07-25T16:51:00.003-05:00

Always delayed coming from NY at night, why?why?why?

Here's some of my friends I met in Dublin.

No iphone connection overseas

2009-07-16T02:32:00.003-05:00

So even after being told my iPhone would work overseas, well it does not. Please use my email zoeica@mac.com for trying to reach me for the next 10 days. Thanks!

Personal Work - Get Out and Explore

2009-07-13T23:01:00.003-05:00

Free Evening Portrait Session - Fri July 10th

2009-07-08T07:25:00.004-05:00

Ok, this Friday I'm offering an EVENING portrait session downtown at no charge, you may even get 2 professionals, tips requested(this could be beer). Willing to sweat it out in the Nawlins heat is required. Any takers?

Eddie Bo 1929-2009

2009-06-24T00:04:00.005-05:00

When local New Orleans musician Eddie Bo died back in March, I went through some of my images I took of him playing at a 2007 wedding. I should have posted them back then but I'm finally getting to them. Cool thing was when my wife and I first moved to New Orleans 15 years ago, my wife used to walk to work with Eddie down Esplanade Ave to the French Quarter.

Eddie recorded more 45 singles in New Orleans than anyone else besides Fats Domino.

Painting with Light

2009-06-21T02:52:00.001-05:00

I love lensrentals.com!

2009-05-27T10:23:00.004-05:00

I've used Lenrentals.com for renting gear for a little while now. Great service and the equipment is always in excellent condition. 2 weeks ago my Nikon D3 went down with a shutter problem so I was a little paranoid about not having backup-backup gear just in case so I rented a D700 from them for 2 weeks. Their packing is always top notch when they ship equipment and when I've rented camera bodies before they always come with a camera case. I thought this case was a bit much to show at a wedding so it stayed home, great for swamp gigging though!

You never know what UPS will bring!

2009-05-26T13:21:00.006-05:00

So it has been one crazy busy month with weddings, this weekend was great with 3 weddings and the weather almost held out for all 3! Just about every day now I receive UPS packages that are mostly proof books and albums right now with all the wedding work. However today I received a package from Baton Rouge, and I wondered just what it could be.......

Thank you Kay & Corey!!

What a great gift, I'm a sucker for anything Steelers!

More Kay & Corey's Wedding Images - 11.02.08

2009-05-17T22:38:00.003-05:00

Kay and Corey Wedding - 11.02.08

2009-05-17T22:22:00.004-05:00

I had posted Kay & Corey's French Quarter Portrait Session last year - http://www.zoeicaimages.com/Kay&Corey

Kay and Corey both began getting ready at the Astor Crown Plaza before heading to the ceremony at the Law St Baptist Church in the Desire neighborhood. The reception was held at the Riverview Room in Jax Brewery.

Thanks to Kay and Corey for allowing me to capture all the moments!

Slideshow - http://www.zoeicaimages.com/Kay&CoreyWedding

Carlos Pasos www.carlospasos.com assisted me with the photography on the wedding day.

More Ashley & Ben

2009-05-17T22:17:00.003-05:00

Ashley & Ben 11.01.08

2009-05-17T22:03:00.003-05:00

Ashley and Ben were married at the Immaculate Conception Church on Baronne, the reception followed at Latrobe's in the French Quarter. Fabulous couple, amazing families all around. And I'm not just saying that because of all the Terrible Towels!

Slideshow - http://www.zoeicaimages.com/Ashley&Ben

Shawn Reeder's Video

2009-05-16T11:14:00.003-05:00

The multi talented photographer/musician/climber who defies gravity/ Shawn Reeder has posted a new video on his website, which is pretty cool to view, almost Imax style. Not bad for a Canon I guess :)

http://shawnreeder.net/blog.php?bid=44

Check out his first hike of the year images as well - http://shawnreeder.net/index.php

We don't get to view "hills" like that down here in the swamp!

Contrast: A Visual Exploration

2009-05-16T11:08:00.004-05:00

My good friend and fellow photographer, Will Jacks will be hosting a Gallery event "Contrast: A Visual Exploration", August 20th in Cleveland, Mississippi. Entries need to be submitted by July 17th 2009 so get ideas together now for submissions, looking forward to a great turnout in the Delta!

http://www.wiljax.com/themeshow/contrast/index.html

Boo : '92-'09

2009-04-21T21:51:00.004-05:00

We seem to be having bad luck with pets lately, mostly due to old age but Zoey had cancer and now Boo may have died because of cancer. Even with senior citizens, I guess you're still not prepared for it.

The last images of him were from the inside, but I find x-rays fascinating.

We will miss you my boy!

Leitzholga

2009-04-11T01:49:00.002-05:00

3 weddings to finish editing so pretty loaded down with work, my film from Alabama came back today so one quick scan from my Leitzholga. Nothing special, just testing new scanning software.

Birmingham,AL Trip March 2009

2009-04-07T22:20:00.005-05:00

I had a great time in Birmingham,AL photographing a wedding during the last weekend in March. I had a few hours to spend driving and walking around, and thanks to Genevieve and Greg(former bride and groom) I got some night time city shots as well. Greg, that bar was just plain odd.

I stayed at the Hotel Highland in downtown Birmingham where I managed to break the shower within 5 minutes of me being there, not my fault, the handle broke! Otherwise a great hotel to stay at right in Five Points, biscuits and gravy for breakfast though get there early!

Here's a few images from that weekend, no wedding images just yet though. Elaine and Robby's wedding was amazing, excellent group of people, and a damn good band!

On the drive back to NOLA I detoured off the interstate to visit Rickwood Field, where Babe Ruth,Ty Cobb, Willie Mays and even Wiljax once played. Also along the way back down I found a Confederate Cemetery in Quitman,MS as well as a diesel train engine that may have been abused in Monster Truck rallies.

Slideshow - http://www.zoeicaimages.com/ALTrip2009

http://www.zoeicaimages.com/ALTrip2009PtII

Jeanne and Jason 10.24.08

2009-04-01T22:54:00.005-05:00

Wonderful wedding, hey when Goldfrapp is played during the reception you know you are in for a good time!

Jeanne and Jason's wedding ceremony took place at Lady of Guadalupe Church and the reception was at the Maison Dupuy Hotel. Both bride and groom prepped at the hotel as well. Great couple and family to work with!

Slideshow: http://www.zoeicaimages.com/Jeanne&Jason

I photographed Jeanne's portraits back in August of 2008.

Happy St Patrick's Day!

2009-03-17T12:31:00.004-05:00

New Orleans Marriage Office Re-Opens

2009-03-17T11:45:00.001-05:00

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

2009-03-11T23:49:00.003-05:00

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

2009-03-11T23:42:00.004-05:00

Kate and Joe 10.18.2008

2009-03-11T23:09:00.002-05:00

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

Mardi Gras 2009!

2009-02-25T14:13:00.008-06:00

Working on wedding edits right now, but I do need to post some Mardi Gras work before it gets too late.

Slideshows:

http://www.zoeicaimages.com/MardiGras2009Pt1

http://www.zoeicaimages.com/MardiGrasFeb2009PtII

http://www.zoeicaimages.com/MardiGrasFeb2009PtIII

http://www.zoeicaimages.com/MardiGrasFeb2009PtIV

http://www.zoeicaimages.com/MardiGrasFeb2009PtV

http://www.zoeicaimages.com/MardiGrasFeb2009PtVII

http://www.zoeicaimages.com/MardiGrasFeb2009PtVIII

Clare and Donald, 2nd Round

2009-02-16T21:21:00.002-06:00

Clare and Donald 10.17.08

2009-02-16T21:05:00.004-06:00

Earlier this year I had photographed Donald's sister's wedding so it is always fun to see familiar faces at weddings.

We started with wedding portraits at the Orleans Club before heading to Mater Dolorosa for the ceremony. Always great altar lighting at Dolorosa. Colors are amazing inside. Once the ceremony ended, we headed back to the Orleans Club for the reception. Wonderful old house to photograph in, I loved the old furniture we used for the black n white images of Clare and Donald.

Thanks to Clare and Donald and their families for letting me capture their wedding.

Slideshow: http://www.zoeicaimages.com/Clare&Donald

Carissa and George, just a few more

2009-02-16T21:02:00.003-06:00

Carissa and George 10.11.08

2009-02-16T20:43:00.005-06:00

Carissa and George were a great couple to photograph! Smaller weddings sometimes feel more personal, you can get closer to your subject. I loved it.

George and the guys were getting ready at their house, while Carissa was dressing at the Ritz Carlton.

New Orleans has allot of churches, and I had never photographed in Gloria Dei Lutheran before. Turned out to be a great church to capture a wedding in! One could probably photograph in a New Orleans church each day of the year and never get to them all.

The reception was out the Napoleon House in the French Quarter which is where my wife and I were married so it's always great to get a chance to photograph in Napoleon's. The weather was amazing that day, and the moon broke through the clouds as the sun went down. Perfect end to the day.

Slideshow : http://www.zoeicaimages.com/Carissa&George

Zoey - Zoeica Images Founder 1997-2009

2009-02-10T09:19:00.002-06:00

March 1997- Feb 2009

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

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6 Rings!

Elizabeth and Don 10.04.08

2009-01-22T15:33:00.003-06:00

Wedding and reception took place at the St Louis XIV Hotel in the French Quarter. The suite Elizabeth was getting ready in was great for window light. Like many NOLA weddings, most guests were from out of town. Yes, Arkansas folks are just as crazy as we are down here.

Another fun wedding to photograph and attend!

Slideshow: www.zoeicaimages.com/Elizabeth&Don

Karen and Aaron 09.27.08

2009-01-22T15:20:00.003-06:00

Karen and Aaron were married at Maison Dupuy in the French Quarter, reception followed in the Maison Dupuy's courtyard. Daytime weddings are great, so much more light to work with!

After the wedding we went out into the French Quarter to photograph Karen and Aaron together. Lucked out on that Streetcar shot!

Thanks to Karen and Aaron for letting my capture their special day!

Slideshow : www.zoeicaimages.com/Karen&Aaron

Heinz Field is Heaven on a Sunday

2009-01-02T12:16:00.002-06:00

A week off without Steelers football....

2008-12-31T22:55:00.003-06:00

Another clue to where I was Sunday.....

2008-12-30T22:18:00.003-06:00

Working on 3 wedding edits right now, but I wanted to post a few more non wedding related photos.

Can you guess where I was on Sunday?

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-25T00:10:00.002-06:00

River Road Bonfires from a few hours ago.

Leica S2 more info

2008-12-19T22:41:00.003-06:00

I hate to know how much it will cost but Leica now has even more info on the yet to be released Leica S2 . Looking pretty sweet.

Nikon 24mm PC Shift Lens

2008-12-19T15:05:00.004-06:00

Just some fun trying out the new Nikon 24mm PC Shift lens. The lens has tilt and shifts like a 4x5/8x10 Large Format camera. These are just a few shots while I was trying it out before using for a job.

Here We Go Steelers, Here We Go

2008-12-14T18:58:00.002-06:00

AFC North Champs again!

Snow in New Orleans!

2008-12-11T12:13:00.003-06:00

More PhotoNola images

2008-12-10T17:53:00.004-06:00

PhotoNola 2008 Pt I

2008-12-09T15:55:00.003-06:00

PhotoNola 2008 is here and the first weekend went by like a blur. We had the famous jetsetting anti-rockstar photographer from Philadephia, Kyle Cassidy down this weekend. His Armed America book was part of the show. I'll post some more images later, here's a couple from just walking around NOLA with Kyle and Trillian Stars.

Meredith and Mike 09.06.2008

2008-12-02T22:42:00.003-06:00

Wonderful wedding day! We began at Meredith and Mike's house with getting ready photos before heading to Christ Church Cathedral on St Charles Ave. The reception took place at Rosys Jazz Hall on Tchoupitoulas.

Meredith and Mike saw each other before the ceremony so we were able to get all the portraits done before hand. I totally understand when a bride and groom do not want to see each other before the ceremony, but it makes it so much easier for photos! And we had over an hour for photographs, which is rare during weddings so we had allot of fun. I love the inside woodwork at Christ Church.

At Rosy's I was able to get in a few pics of Meredith and Mike before the party started. Love those bricks!

Slideshow - http://www.zoeicaimages.com/Meredith&Mike

Jeanne - Portraits 08.18.08

2008-12-01T14:28:00.004-06:00

My attempt at George Hurrell portrait photography, hopefully I did him some justice. His work is amazing considering the type of light sources he was using. Jeanne wanted some portraits before her October wedding, which I will post the wedding images soon.

Image uploading problem

2008-12-01T11:34:00.002-06:00

Okay so for some reason my images are uploading in the opposite order. Attempting to fix......

More from Jenna & Jason's Wedding

2008-12-01T11:29:00.002-06:00

Jenna and Jason 08.16.08

2008-12-01T11:13:00.004-06:00

What a great wedding! Jenna and Jason were married at St Patrick's Cathedral and the reception followed at Gallier Hall. Jason and guys were getting ready at the Loews Hotel while Jenna dressed at her house. Check out the car she drove in! Since I can't be in 2 places at once, the great one and only Mississippi photographer Will Jacks helped me out with the wedding day.

Bucktown All-Stars provided the entertainment, they were awesome as they always are!

Thanks to Jenna and Jason for allowing me to capture their day!

Slideshow- http://www.zoeicaimages.com/Jenna&Jason

Ashley & Sean 08.08.2008- more images

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Ashley & Sean 08.08.2008

2008-12-01T10:21:00.000-06:00

Ashley and Sean's wedding was in Slidell,LA at St Luke's Church and the reception took place at Patton's. We photographed Ashley & Sean's engagement portraits along Lake Pontchartrain in Mandeville. Loved the trees over there! Ashley's bridal portraits were photographed at Patton's.

Slideshows:

http://www.zoeicaimages.com/Ashley&Sean

http://www.zoeicaimages.com/Ashley&SeanWedding

Natchitoches August Trip

2008-12-01T10:10:00.000-06:00

Just some images I photographed during my Natchitoches trip. Mix of Nikon D3 and Leica M8 images. Of course I was able to grab a shot of Louisiana's #1 photographer, SonC

Adam and Savanna - Wedding 08.02.08

2008-11-29T10:38:00.000-06:00

Fantastic Wedding in Natchitoches,Louisiana at Trinity Church. Adam dressed at his parent's house while Savanna was getting ready at the church. Loved the interior of Trinity, very cool bell tower that provided a background for pre-ceremony and post ceremony images.

I enjoyed my stay in Natchitoches, everyone was extremely friendly and very accommodating. I recommend a trip up there to anyone who enjoys Southern history. And I thought New Orleans was old! Thank you to Adam & Savanna and both of their families.

Slideshow - http://www.zoeicaimages.com/Adam&SavannaWedding

Meredith and Jonathan 07.26.08

2008-10-15T11:08:00.000-05:00

Meredith was getting ready in the Windsor Court hotel before going to the ceremony at Rayne Methodist, reception followed inside the WTC Plimsoll Club.

With both bride and groom in different places getting ready, I had allot of help from California photographer Amy Brassette. Meredith looked great in that dress! And check out the all chocolate cake at the reception, very cool.

Slideshow: http://www.zoeicaimages.com/Meredith&Jonathan

Adam and Savanna 07.18.08

2008-10-15T11:00:00.000-05:00

Fun engagement session in New Orleans. Adam is the son of the great Louisiana photographer Sonny Carter, so of course there was some pressure there to capture great images. Wedding images in Natchitoches,LA soon to follow.

Slideshow : http://www.zoeicaimages.com/Adam&Savannah

PAW (Picture A Week) 10.15.08

2008-10-15T10:34:00.000-05:00

PAW started on the Leica Users Group so we could share photos we captured once a week. With so much wedding work that began to get difficult without showing off wedding images(nothing wrong with that!). So here we go again, I'll attempt to keep this up without using wedding images.

And these images are printable! Yes, you can download the image and print it! (Personal use only please for home printing or computer screensaver, no commercial uses, and the image is copyrighted)

First image is Napoleon House in the French Quarter, our favorite bar/restaurant. Enjoy!

Image link : http://www.zoeicaimages.com/001.jpg

Hurricane Gustav Evac Images

2008-09-09T22:06:00.000-05:00

A few images from our Gustav evac trip. Boarding up the house, some odd characters entering MS, cats adjusting well to a hotel, downtown Jackson, Vicksburg Civil War battlefield in the rain with www.wiljax.com. It was an interesting trip to say the least. We left a hurricane to go to tornado warnings, how crazy is that!

My wife gets credit for image #6 and #7.

Do not just pack Converse if you're going in the rain.

Slideshow: http://www.zoeicaimages.com/Gustav

Ronnise and Mario - July 2008

2008-09-09T21:42:00.000-05:00

Fun couple to spend a few hours around the French Quarter photographing. Ronnise warned me Mario was a little crazy. They are getting married in another state so I will not be photographing the wedding but hopefully some of my images will be there!

Good luck to you both.

Slideshow - http://www.zoeicaimages.com/Ronnise&Mario

Back Home

2008-09-04T14:21:00.001-05:00

Back home, power is on, back to work. There's a wedding this weekend!

Hurricane Gustav

2008-08-30T23:04:00.000-05:00

We will be leaving for Jackson,MS on Sunday to wait out Gustav. New Orleans will begin a mandatory evacuation Sunday morning. Hopefully we'll be back by Thursday and New Orleans will be intact.

All wedding images are with me as well as a 3rd backup system out of state so everyone's wedding images are safe. Did the same for Katrina and keeping everything with me went well. Of course that means camera gear and harddrives all over the car and little clothes again.

Stay safe everyone.

*** photo credit to Craig "Deaf Forever" Allen

More wedding images from Rachel and Michael

2008-08-18T21:58:00.001-05:00

Rachel and Michael June 14th 2008

2008-08-18T21:31:00.000-05:00

Wonderful wedding! Rachel and Michael's wedding started with getting ready at the Ritz Carlton in New Orleans. All the way from Tampa,FL I had Tina Ortiz of Ortiz-Sellers Photography help me out with the wedding photography.

While Tina was photographing Rachel, I went over with Michael and we shot some images on the balcony at the Ritz. Cool view just outside the Fr Qtr Bar.

The ceremony and reception were held in City Park at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters . I love outdoor daytime weddings since you have allot more shooting options with the light. The reception went great and I think was the first time I've ever been to a 25 minute long 2nd line parade at a reception. Non stop, and since it was Tina's first 2nd line I think she had allot of fun shooting it. Yes, they don't have 2nd line parades in Tampa - I know, weird but true.

Special thanks to Rachel and Michael for letting us capture their special day, and I hope they enjoy the northwestern part of the USA.

Slideshow link: http://www.zoeicaimages.com/Rachel&Michael

Way to long between posts!

2008-08-18T21:28:00.000-05:00

Yikes, it's been over a month since I posted anything. I'd say moving was part of the reason but also it's been very busy so putting albums, orders and wedding images together come first before any posts.

Kay and Corey - June 8th 2008

2008-07-09T23:31:00.000-05:00

I'm a little late posting this engagement session but Kay and Corey were a great couple to work with! Can't wait for the wedding later this year. And special thanks to Corey as I'm told he picked me for the photography.

We started in Jackson Square and walked around the French Quarter before heading down to Audubon Park. The sun was going down at the park so there was some great light to work with.

Slideshow link: www.zoeicaimages.com/Kay&Corey

Ashley & Kevin - June 13th 2008

2008-06-30T22:35:00.000-05:00

Wonderful couple! And Madison also, if I did not mention her she will probably never pose for me again! :)

Ashley got ready at her mom's house before going to the ceremony at Lady of Good Counsel in New Orleans. I loved the window light inside the front door, made for some beautiful portrait of Ashley.

Believe it or not, the Archbishop of New Orleans wants to close this church! the parishioners have launched a lawsuit so we'll have to see what happens. One look inside this church will make anyone wonder why they would want to close it.

The reception was held at Generations Hall in New Orleans' Warehouse District. The Bucktown All-Stars provided the music. Can you ask for a better(or crazier) band? It was cool to have all 3 rooms at the Hall open.

I think the reception went til after midnight! Allot of dancing I remember well. Plus there was a groomsmen claiming to be a doctor showing up in allot of photos after 11pm. He knows who he is, whether he remembers anything after 11pm is another story.

Thanks to Ashley & Kevin(and Madison) for letting me capture their day!

Slideshow link: http://www.zoeicaimages.com/Ashley&Kevin

Virginia & Bret - June 7th 2008

2008-06-30T22:13:00.000-05:00

Virginia and Bret had their ceremony and reception at The Balcony in Metairie. Virginia got ready at a nearby hotel and we photographed some bridal images at Lafreniere Park before heading over to the wedding.

Overcast skies gave off beautiful lighting for Virginia's bridal portraits. Credit to her mom for thinking the tree looked like a great area. The area reminded me of what the early 1920's color postcards resembled so I attempted to recreate that look on a few portraits.

Ceremony and reception went great! With the indoor lighting I was able to capture allot of available light images which I'm trying to do more and more now.

Virginia is from Bulgaria so they had a breaking bread tradition during the reception. Whoever pulls the biggest piece is in charge, of course Virginia won out on that contest!

Slideshow link - http://www.zoeicaimages.com/Virginia&Bret

June 22nd 2008

2008-06-22T22:36:00.000-05:00

Real busy editing weddings right now but I thought I would share something I do not recommend trying at a wedding. Can you guess how this shot was done? It's allot of fun to try but make sure you're good at catch.

Jonathan & Princess 05.31.2008

2008-06-17T00:42:00.000-05:00

I've been trying to get this wedding posted for the past couple of days but it's been pretty crazy around here with weddings and other photography work. So FINALLY.......

Jonathan and Princess's wedding was just an awesome,non-stop party, with an extremely emotional ceremony in-between. Now I can see why they decided not to have the wedding portraits together before hand!

Both bride and groom were getting ready at the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel in the French Quarter. One of the top 3 hotels IMHO anyway. More than enough areas for photographs, and the daytime wedding allowed for great light through the hotel windows. Carlos Pasos photographed the guys while I stayed with Princess and her bridemaids. Princess went over and left a gift for Jonathan at his hotel door. Funny shirt there Jonathan! Check out the guys socks as well. I had hoped for some more time with Princess' bridal photos but this is a wedding and time can be short, and try getting a dozen guys to leave a bar so the bride's not seen takes some time.

The ceremony was held at St Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square. Princess got a photo shoot with a street performer on the walk to the Cathedral, he's probably still looking for that tip!

I've been told already be a few who have seen the slideshow that a few ceremony images bring tears so I'll warn you ahead of time. :)

After the ceremony and some quick wedding party/family photos it was time for the 2nd Line Parade (just type it in on YouTube if you've never seen one before). This one was for sure in the top 5 of 2nd line wedding parades I've photographed! Lots of fun!

Back to the Omni Royal for the reception which felt like it went by in a flash. Plenty of non-stop dancing from everyone. We finished the night with some shots of Jonathan and Princess on the Omni rooftop which offers a panoramic view of New Orleans. You can just make out the St Louis Cathedral behind them in the last photo.

Big thanks to Jonathan and Princess, it was allot of fun capturing their wedding and I hope I delivered what they were looking for!

Slideshow - http://www.zoeicaimages.com/Jonathan&Princess

ps - note to self, it's June now, do not wear black during a 2nd line parade!

June 6th 2008, 64 years after DDay

2008-06-10T00:16:00.000-05:00

Spent some time at the World War II Museum in New Orleans last Friday on the 64th anniversary of DDay. Congress had it changed to the World War II Museum name, but I still like the original name - DDay Museum. In the next couple of years, the museum will have more new buildings on the surrounding blocks.

WWII Vet Bob Bearden was signing his new book "To D-Day and Back" so I made sure to pick up an autographed copy. Later I thought I should have grabbed a photo with him. As a photographer, one would think to realize this before and not later!

Remaining images on this slideshow are just some images taken on the walk back to the car on Magazine St.

Slideshow link: http://www.zoeicaimages.com/June6th2008

Andrea & Daniel 05.17.2008

2008-06-09T23:49:00.000-05:00

I had the priviledge of having Will Jacks of www.wiljax.com help me on this wedding. He's an awesome photographer from Mississippi. He captured some fantastic images of Andrea and her bridesmaids getting ready for the wedding. Thanks Will!

Andrea and Daniel's wedding took place at the Botanical Garden Study Center and Lathe House in City Park. The ceremony was held in the garden, just at sunset so there was some great light to work with just as the ceremony started. The reception was took place at the Lathe House, rebuilt after Katrina's damage.

A couple of images are long exposures of the Garden Center, I love that way they came out. Nice moonlight sky.

Thanks Andrea and Daniel for letting us have allot of free reign during the wedding, I think it shows we captured some great images. And hey, what was that song playing on the iPhone?

Slideshow link : http://www.zoeicaimages.com/Andrea&Daniel

Denise & Hunter 05.10.2008

2008-05-26T11:41:00.000-05:00

What a great wedding! I had the privilege to photograph Denise's sister's wedding last year so I already knew this would be another fun wedding. They do not disappoint!

The before ceremony photographs were taken at the Ritz Carlton, I used a hallway outside Denise's room for some of the bridal images. Hunter and the guys were photographed by Carlos Pasos on the Ritz Carlton balcony and French Quarter Bar.

Ceremony took place at the Immacluate Conception Church on Barrone just off of Canal St. I think I've been there 5 or 6 times already this year, just a joy to photograph. After the ceremony we moved on to The Foundry for the reception. Denise and Hunter took a Bentley to the reception and I rode along getting some shots along the way. We had an idea to shoot some photos of them around Canal St but the heat and humidity was just too much, it's that time of year here. Though once arriving at The Foundry we did capture some great images of Denise and Hunter along the Foundry's alley way.

The BRW Group kept the crowd going all through the reception. Even a bridesmaid joined in for "Proud Mary". Of course no wedding in New Orleans would feel complete without oysters and Lucky Dogs!

Slideshow link : www.zoeicaimages.com/Denise&Hunter

French Quarter Images

2008-05-26T11:32:00.000-05:00

An assignment last week to photograph a couple of buildings in the French Quarter. I attempted to not get your typical French Quarter tourist images. It's getting HOT down here in the swamp!

Slideshow - www.zoeicaimages.com/612RoyalSt

Carmen & Rick 04.12.2008

2008-05-26T10:20:00.000-05:00

Carmen and Rick's ceremony and reception was held at the Audubon Tea Room in Uptown New Orleans. While the early morning weather was appearing dark, by the time the ceremony approached, the sun was shining and we had perfect weather.

Plenty of dancing at this wedding, and lots of it from the groom's dad! The daytime light coming in through the Tea Room's windows pretty much allowed me to shoot available light.

We finished up photography at the Ritz Carlton with just Carmen & Rick, shooting on the rooftop and balcony, as well as in the hotel's lobby. Again, excellent area for available light photography.

Slideshow link : www.zoeicaimages.com/Carmen&Rick

Tara & Mike 04.04.2008

2008-05-14T21:42:00.000-05:00

Tara had told me to go shoot the guys getting ready before going over to where she was getting ready. Ha! You know guys, they were just hanging out and in no way ready to put on suits. But Mike got 'em to get dressed so we did get some photographs. Can't really blame them, it's guys right?

So now on to Tara who was allot of fun during her prep time. I loved her take on the whole "bride in doorway" image!

The ceremony was held at Rayne Methodist Church on St Charles Ave while the reception was at the Riverview Room in the Jax Brewery building down in the French Quarter.

Methodist churches usually make you shoot from the back of the church but with Rayne it's not that large so it was not a problem getting shots from the back. The church itself is still under repair from Hurricane Katrina damage on the outside.

So the best part - the reception. I've never been to a reception where the band plays "LA Woman" and "Burning Down the House". Awesome! Tara and Mike know how to through a party! Plenty of dancing the rest of the night. I may have overkilled the fisheye lens on the band shots.

Special thanks to Tara and Mike for letting me document the whole day. Later I received an email from Tara stating "kick ass images". That's the first kick ass I've ever received! Cartman would say, "sweet".

Slideshow - www.zoeicaimages.com/Tara&Mike

Yolanda and Carlos - 04.11.2008

2008-05-14T21:26:00.000-05:00

Yolanda and Carlos were married at the Immaculate Conception Church on April 11th 2008. I do love the lighting on that altar, always makes for great ceremony images.

Yolanda and family got dressed at the Intercontinental Hotel , which is just a few blocks away from the church. Great room to photograph with the window light. Following a quick 2nd line parade after the ceremony we headed back to the hotel for the reception. Dr Jazz (Always great to see them!)performed during the dinner and into the first dances.

Glad Carlos warned me about the dip at the end of the dance, always helps that I can wait for it!

Slideshow link : www.zoeicaimages.com/Yolanda&Carlos

Late posting: French Quarter Fest 2008

2008-05-08T21:56:00.001-05:00

Finally getting around to posting some French Quarter Festival images from April. While you can wait a couple of weeks later to go to JazzFest and spend way too much money and not even be allowed to bring in your own Abita Amber, you can go to French Quarter Fest and see the bands for FREE. Of course once your brought from home Abita Amber runs out, you'll have to pay for more while you're there.

Here's some images from that weekend, and of course some Kermit Ruffins images included. The last few photos include the St Louis Cathedral with the front two stained glass windows lit up. My only guess is the Pope was in the USA that week because I've never seen those lit up at night.

Slideshow: www.zoeicaimages.com/FrenchQuarterFest08

Kristin & Kevin - 03.29.2008

2008-05-04T22:31:00.000-05:00

Kristin and Kevin were married in March at St. Stephen's, reception followed at the Elms Mansion on St. Charles Avenue.

Great daytime wedding, plenty of nice light for images. Notice that Kristin wore comfortable shoes!

St Stephen's was still decorated from Easter so the inside photographs turned out great. As many times as I've been in that church I never noticed the wood carved angels on the ceiling. See something new all the time! Daytime photography in a church is awesome with all the light!

Slideshow link - www.zoeicaimages.com/Kristin&Kevin

Kristin's bridal portraits were at the New Orleans Museum of Art in City Park. Love the way the step images came out!

Slideshow link - www.zoeicaimages.com/KristinBridals

Alton Brown Book Signing - 04.23.2008

2008-04-23T22:25:00.000-05:00

We went down to Octavia Books today for Alton Brown's "Feasting on Asphalt" book signing. Plenty of people but we did not have to wait too long. Alton was extremely nice to meet. An assistant offered to take our picture so I handed over my camera. I had it on 11fps so it went off like a machine gun. Alton noticed and afterwards proceeded to shoot some self portraits. I snuck into a few. Hilarious!

Slideshow - www.zoeicaimages.com/AltonBrownNOLA

Erica & Mark - 03.21.2008

2008-04-23T11:52:00.000-05:00

Fun wedding!

Erica and Mark were married in New Orleans on March 21st 2008. Erica's preparation was at the Royal Sonesta Hotel. The ceremony and reception was held at Latrobe's on Royal St.

Two of my favorites places to photograph! The Royal Sonesta offers great views of the French Quarter on the hotel balconies. Latrobe's has to be one of my favorite reception venues. Built in the early 1800's as a bank, it still has the vault room inside with the original vault door. Peeling paint, crumbling brick, centuries old wood, and high ceilings. Perfect for a New Orleans wedding!

I loved how Erica's expression changed as soon as the dress was on.

I used one of the corner's in Latrobe's for some great available light images of Erica and Mark. Turned out even better than I thought it would.

Extreme thanks to Erica and Mark for letting me capture their special day!

Oh, and I have to plug the band : Big Sam's Funky Nation

They were awesome! Really kept the crowd going.

Slideshow link : www.zoeicaimages.com/Erica&Mark

Mighty Miss

2008-04-10T13:36:00.000-05:00

The Mississippi river is at 17ft in New Orleans, which is just under the 20ft levee system. I took these images last Friday night. Last time the river was this high was 11 years ago.

Susan & Jason - March 15th 2008

2008-03-31T23:22:00.001-05:00

Wow, March has really flown by!

Another great wedding for this month. Susan and Jason had their wedding/reception at the Loew's Hotel in downtown New Orleans. The ceremony was outside in the Piazza D'Italia which is behind the hotel. The sun was just setting as the ceremony started so it made for some great lighting.

Slideshow link: www.zoeicaimages.com/Susan&Jason

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