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Bayou Adventure

September 9, 2018 by Jessica

Last fall we were hired to photograph a local company that offers guided sunset kayaking tours.  My first thought was – all my gear…in a kayak? Gulp.  But what the heck it sounds like fun – lets DO THIS!  Let me just say – it was AMAZING! 

Bayou Adventures is more than a swamp tour.  First their store is a Louisiana fisherman’s dream!  You can get your fishing licenses, maps, boating supplies; as well as live bait and tackle.  While I can neither confirm nor deny, they boast of having live bait for every species of fish in the area.

On the day of my sunset tour, there was a Parish Brewing beer tasting event going  on. I should mention here that they have a huge variety of craft brews! So even if you aren’t looking to kayak or fish, but enjoy a good craft beer, I’d highly recommend stopping in to see what their selection might have.

After the beer tasting was finished, we had a brief safety and tour description about what to expect while out on our kayaks. Here is where I first heard of “amphibious glitter.” I wont give that away, you really should take the sunset tour to learn about it in person!

As we started out on our bayou adventure, all I had on my mind was “I hope I don’t flip into the water” as I placed my camera gear on the kayak.  Pretty sure my stomach did a few flips as I was launched into the dark bayou water.

However my worries were quickly forgotten as I got to work shooting and enjoying the beauty Louisiana has to offer. Now I’ve been out on boats in the bayou a million times before…but there is something to be said about going out on a kayak, with no engine sounds and limited materials between you and nature (and the water lol).  

As we slowly glided across the water towards the lake, the sun continued to sink into the horizon, at times peaking out from behind a cloud or between tree branches.  While we continued our trek, the other kayakers’ were broken into their different groups; some going ahead, while other went at a more leisurely pace. 

It took a moment when we reached the opening of the bayou that emptied into the lake, before I realized we were there, from being on a narrow path, to seeing the vast lake water that seemed to continue on forever.

It was here that we would watch the suns final movements that day; over the lake water, with the Causeway barely noticeable above the horizon. A divider of what was lake and what was sky.

Kayakers mingled and enjoyed each other’s company. Some broke off to quietly watch the sunset with their significant others. Most of us got out of our kayaks to enjoy the coolness of the water on that warm October day and there even was a cleared little beach like area some went ashore on.

Definitely one of the best business sessions I’ve ever done!  I highly recommend Bayou Adventure!  Their kayaks are up for rental any time.  Please head on   over to Bayou Adventure to see all the genuine Louisiana things they have to offer. Don’t forget to follow their facebook page so you can keep up with other events they have as well as see the beautiful images taken of their sunset tours!

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Snow?! In South Louisiana?!

January 16, 2018 by Jessica

Boy do we love any excuse to get out and take pictures, and a snow day is no exception! Back in the beginning of December, south Louisiana got a rare treat (I guess treat is totally subjective depending on your outlook of snow lol). Not only did it snow, but it stuck, was several inches, and stayed for a couple of days! This gave us a rare opportunity to see our little piece of earth covered in all white and experience the strange kind of quiet that comes with snow fall.  I took a few dozen (ok maybe hundred) pictures that weekend and just wanted to share a bit of what my world looked like that day. And with snow in the forecast (again just wow for us), thought this would be a good day for this post!

It was pretty amazing sight to see such a large amount of snowfall! You can really see how  much was coming down in this image of my brother-in-law’s barn.

No snow day would be complete without a snowman and snowball fight!

 

And since we live on a little farm……my teenager learned an important lesson…..taking care of the critters on a snowy day!

And after all the chores were done….it was back to shooting all the different things nature had to offer me.  You can see in these two pine tree saplings just how different a snowy day can look when there is no sun and when the sun is out.

Hope you enjoyed some of my favorite pictures from around my home on a Louisiana Sneaux Day! If you have any pictures of snow around your place from last December or even today, please share with us on our Facebook post!

 

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Erika | Maternity

August 7, 2017 by Jessica

A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of capturing Erika’s maternity pictures.  I loved that Erika had a long time friend visiting and decided to have some fun friend photos done during her maternity session.

It meant we got to do fun photos like these!Here are a few favorites from Erika’s maternity session!

“Pregnancy is like the beginning of all things: wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities….”

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Travis + Taylor

February 10, 2017 by Angie Johnson

Let us take a minute and stress how beautiful this woman is – that she shows up to her engagement session with zero makeup excluding a little mascara on. We are over here screaming WE WISH!!!!

We had an amazing evening hanging out with these two love birds. Thank you so much Travis and Taylor for asking us to take your engagement session. You two are amazing and we wish you luck on your wedding day which will be held on a cruise if I may add!

Here are a few faves of ours from your session! xoxo ♥

 

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Crystalyn & Winston Aucoin

December 30, 2016 by Angie Johnson

I recently shared this photo on facebook with the title ” Real dads raise their boys to one day fill their shoes”.

This shoot was so close to my heart ♥ My family recently lost someone to cancer as well and that is why I just wanted to honor Crystalyn when she called me to take her family pictures. She really is so kind and was willing to do whatever pose I asked her to do. Winston is such a great kid! Meeting and spending time with Ryan’s family and capturing a huge part of his legacy was my honor.  I enjoyed getting to know the Aucoin’s and have made a forever friend. Happy New Year To Crystalyn & Winston Aucoin.

In Memory of Ryan Aucoin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is with great sadness that our family must announce that Ryan Aucoin passed away Sunday May 15th at MD Anderson. His courageous two-year battle with T-cell lymphoma, an extremely rare blood cancer and leukemia has finally come to an end. Ryan was 38 years old. He was a beloved Father, Husband, Son, Brother, Uncle and so much more to so many people. His loss to our family is truly unexplainable …in words. The love that we have for him will remain in our hearts forever.

Ryan was a principal in the Aucoin Hart Jewelers family business. His love and passion for diamonds and the Jewelry industry was unmatched. Ryan was very well known and beloved throughout the jewelry industry for his passion.

Ryan delighted in creating a one of a kind experience for every single customer that walked through the doors of Aucoin Hart Jewelers. He just simply loved to help people celebrate those special times in their life. To Ryan there was nothing that could replace creating a special piece of jewelry, to remind that person of that momentous time in their life. Ryan was also known in the community for his work with the Aucoin Hart Foundation. His thoughtfulness and kind heart was cherished by so many people here in New Orleans.

Ryan’s legacy will live on in all of those that knew him. Ryan is survived by his wife, Crystalyn, baby son Winston, his parents, Tommy Sr. and Donna Aucoin, brother and sister-in- law Tommy Jr. and Tricia, sister-in- law and brother-in-law Candice and Vinny Patterson as well as the staff, friends of the store and members in the community of New Orleans.

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