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Aug 08

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hillary & jon are married!

By Kate Altmix | Weddings | 2 Comments

YOU GUYS. have you ever been to new orleans? because until hillary & jon’s wedding, we had not. and now that we have, we’re in love! and i want to go back already. the food…oh my. i can’t even talk in coherent sentences about it. and then there’s hillary & jon, who we love and adore and call our friends, and what could be better than so many of our favorite things in one place? (besides writing this blog post with a little takeout bag of beignets, obvs.) nothing. so, here we go!

hillary & jon warned us about new orleans- they prepared us for the oppressive heat and rich, delicious, addicting foods. what we were not expecting was the rain. it POURED for at least a portion of every day we were there. not to be daunted, we splashed around the city, ducking into cafes and bakeries ‘when it was raining too hard’ (read: whenever we felt like a pastry). we spent two days getting to know the city and meeting some wonderfully colorful people. by the time hillary & jon’s wedding day arrived we couldn’t wait to pour all of our love for hillary’s home town right into their images.

the beautiful lake pontchartrain:

hillary & jon were married in the chapel of st. martin’s episcopal school, where hillary attended as a child. i love that she decided to start this next chapter of her life in such a meaningful, nostalgic environment.

hillary & jon’s reception was held at the new orleans museum of art– such a stunning setting for their party! they brought in dramatic lighting and bold florals to complete the effect. just before the wedding day, a huge paper installation was set up in their main reception space. it wasn’t at all what hillary had in mind for the centerpiece for her wedding reception but she good-naturedly rolled her eyes and accepted it. really, in looking back over the images, the way their lighting played off the paper made it look like it could have been part of the plan all along. no harm done!

dancing portraits! ;)

hillary & jon snuck away from their guests for a few couple portraits around the museum:

for their send-off at the end of the night, hillary & jon’s friends and family tossed handfulls of dried lavender. it was such a beautiful experience. the air smelled so sweet and floral- i know they’ll always feel bliss whenever they smell lavender from now on. i love the thought of that so much:

hillary & jon, thanks so much for having us! we had such a wonderful time capturing your wedding day and celebrating with you. we wish you guys the very best!

May 09

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hillary & jon are engaged!

By Kate Altmix | Engagement Sessions | 5 Comments

one thing we love about our job is getting to know families. throughout a wedding day we find ourselves capturing such intimate moments that by the end we feel an almost family-like connection with not only the bride and groom, but also their families. because of this, it’s always exciting to hear from someone we’ve met at a previous wedding regarding his/her own wedding! it’s the highest compliment, since they’ve seen us work so closely before and it’s also such an honor to be trusted to capture more than one life-changing event for one family. that being said…

meet hillary & jon! matt & i have known hillary for, oh my gosh, SIX years!? has it been that long!? years ago, we all worked at the same summer camp- the very same camp, in fact, where hillary eventually met jon! and then there’s jon, who we took pictures of for four days straight when his older brother married one of my favorite people ever in new york city back in 2009. so, bottom line, we are so so excited to be shooting hillary & jon’s wedding! it was really great to spend the afternoon and evening with them because, for all we do know about one another, we had never really spent time with just them as a couple. we very quickly realized how lucky we are to capture them together- their pure joy and connection is just so evident every time they look at one another- we feel so privileged to call them our friends.

we usually try to leave random houses out of the background of our photos.. ;) but this angle was not to be left out, haha:

in love with this next one. for as bubbly and joyful and full of laughter as these two are, they also share some stunning quiet moments. i just think this is such a beautiful picture of complete comfort and love:

matt & i had so much fun looking through hillary & jon’s images- they are just so full of life! i’m thinking there will never be a dull moment in their future- they really do make the most of their time together:

after a quick outfit change (where hillary dons an adorable blue dress and sassy heels), we head to a skinny abandoned alley where we gingerly step over broken glass and worse for a few more ‘urban’ shots, haha, they’re such good sports!

and then! just as the temperature started to drop, we made one last stop at a windy overpass to add a little ‘city’ to the shoot. two thumbs up for hillary who powered through the chill and managed to look perfectly adorable in the process:

hillary & jon, you are awesome! we had such a great time taking these photos and we are so excited about your upcoming wedding! see you in new orleans!

Jul 23

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lauren & joe are married!

By Kate Altmix | Weddings | 7 Comments

lauren & joe met last summer, fell hard fast, were engaged over christmas and married just 11 days ago! when you know, you KNOW- they knew. they met in new orleans, both away from home in a city that excites them- it was the perfect way to start their life together. when we first met them over dinner we clicked right away- they love good food, georgia football and they are easy to talk to and laugh with. as they told us their story we knew we wanted to be a part of their wedding; we are so glad they chose us!

the first order of business on their wedding day was catching the guys for a few shots before they teed off. we rolled up to the course to find joe talking to his older brother and experiencing his first mcgriddle. we snapped a few shots there before heading to the girls’ bridal luncheon where matt dropped me off and i officially started my day with lauren. from the very beginning, a theme was clear- this wedding was about family and friends coming together to create the perfect day for lauren and joe. friends of lauren’s cooked up an amazing brunch complete with chocolate drizzled strawberries while still more of their friends helped with decor and the reception. lauren and her amazing mother masterminded the whole thing and worked alongside their friends to pull the day together. everyone had a great time participating and together they all created a lovingly handmade wedding day so personal to lauren and joe that it was just perfect!

first up, courtesy of the low morning sun:

i asked lauren for her ring for a few shots and found myself trying on (haha) the most amazing antique design! joe has some seriously good taste, check out the intricate detailing!

while i was enjoying my relaxed morning at the salon with lauren and her two fabulous cousins matt was taking studly shots of the gentlemen at the hotel. this next image pretty much makes my day- look at how they are all standing!

and this next one? joe, you could start a mafia with these guys. they are that awesome. i love the 40s theme that stretched through everything at their wedding- from lauren’s engagement ring, to her hairstyle, to the way matt captured this next image:

meanwhile one of lauren’s good friends was taking turns doing makeup for the bridesmaids. i snuck out with the dress for a few shots before lauren’s mom carefully helped her put it on:

a few more fun details i could not resist including! i loved her earrings!

wait for it……lauren’s about to blow your mind……check her OUT! smokin’!

so remember how we talked about everything being handmade? well, the boquets were no exception! lauren created this all by herself- isn’t it stunning! it looks better than lots of professionals! lauren, if you ever want to pick up a side job this is it! the combination of blooms and the monochromatic color scheme is just beautiful:

after looking far and wide for the perfect red shoes lauren finally had to have a pair dyed! this girl knows what she wants! and honestly, it was worth the search, these are just perfect:

lauren & joe said their vows in a personal ceremony that included many family members and close friends. everyone’s excitement for the couple was evident in the wide smiles throughout the congregation! it was a sweet time of support and love!

after the ceremony, joe surprised lauren with a trolley to take their families and bridal party to the reception site! it was the greatest idea ever and i jumped on to grab a few shots as they sang, toasted and enjoyed one another. it was a great way to get everyone pumped before the reception!

after a few portraits on the grounds of their reception site, the marietta educational garden center, we headed to the tent to officially start the party! it was a night of celebrating and dancing as one of their friends DJed the perfect mix of songs for the couple. when the last song hit, the guests were given ribbons to wave as lauren & joe ran to their getaway car!

lauren & joe, we’re so very happy for you both! you’re so amazing together after just one year, no doubt you’ve got many great years ahead of you to grow even closer! hard to imagine! we wish you both the best and if we’re ever in nola you know we’ll be calling you to come grab some good food with us!