Elizabeth and Peter chose to keep things simple: a small courthouse elopement on a Friday afternoon, with just their parents by their side. We began at Gretna Courthouse for a short, emotional ceremony that felt calm, personal, and completely focused on the two of them.
After the ceremony, we grabbed an Uber and headed to the ferry. On the riverfront, before boarding, we took a moment for a few portraits—quiet laughter with their families, a bit of breathing space, and that feeling of stepping into a new chapter together.
The ferry ride became its own little story. Wind, water, the skyline in the background, Elizabeth resting her hand on her belly—she was twenty weeks pregnant—and Peter looking at her with so much tenderness. In-between moments like this, moving from one place to another, often become the most meaningful images.
Once across the river, we followed the riverwalk and wandered into the French Quarter for portraits in the late afternoon light: Jackson Square, side streets, colorful facades. Nothing staged—just walking, talking, and stopping whenever the light or a corner felt right.
The day ended in a private dining room at Tableau, where both families gathered for an intimate dinner. No strict schedule, no big program—just toasts, conversation, and space for real moments, which I could quietly document as they unfolded.
I’m based in France, photographing elopements in La Rochelle, Île de Ré, Bordeaux, Paris, and across the country. My approach is documentary and discreet, focusing on real connection rather than posing—whether it’s a courthouse elopement in the city, a seaside ceremony, or a dinner in a favorite restaurant.
