THE JOURNAL

“We recognize that what we do is about preserving life, preserving love and preserving history.” That statement that Justin & Mary give about the “why” of their photography passion and business, has become my mission statement. In fact, it has always been my mission statement but they so eloquently summarized it and bundled it such […]

French macaroons make me swoon. It’s something about their pastel colors & mini whoopie pie shape, soft yet crunchy texture mixed with ooey gooey filling that I just crave. I literally squeal when I see them on a dessert table at a wedding. They are so fun yet decadent, you know being french and all, […]

This past weekend my mother & I threw together a quickie photo shoot to play around with some wedding gowns she has collected to put in her vintage boutique. The thought process was to take something old – the wedding gown circa 1980s or 90’s I’m guessing, pair it with something borrowed – the jewelry […]

A little preview of a styled photo shoot this weekend where we took something old & borrowed and made it into something new.    

Although I have never been to ‘Nawlins’ for Mardi Gras, I enjoy Fat Tuesday, Maundy Thursday, loads of shiny beads, creole spices, cajun crawfish & King Cake. (Just be very very careful to not bite into the baby, ouchie). I don’t particularly care for the raunchy Mardi Gras that we have all come to know […]