Destination & Documentary wedding photography and elegant portraits

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Raw Beauty Defined.

That sums up Eye Wander Photo.

Aaron Hogan is the owner and principal photographer of Eye Wander Photo, a Baton Rouge-based wedding and portrait photography company specializing in capturing life in a beautiful manner. Both a technical and emotional photographer, Aaron emphasizes lighting techniques and strong composition to create winning images for his clients.

Our editing style is such that we color correct every single image to enhance the contrast and color while offering our artistic vision through the final "look" of the image.   We LOVE our funky and energy-filled engagement sessions that define your love for one another. We believe the wedding day to be an extremely beautiful event that deserves to be captured with the skilled eyes of an artistic documentary photographer.

Eye Wander Photo creates artistic, documentary styled images that have a fashion oriented edge. We take photography to the extreme yet with all the respect in the world for your unique wedding.

Though Eye Wander Photo is based in Louisiana, we are available for travel worldwide. We have photographed weddings throughout much of the Southern United States including Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Houston, New Orleans, Shreveport, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Jackson, Birmingham, Little Rock, Pensacola and throughout the entire Florida panhandle, as well as Orlando and Tampa.

We also photograph a few destination weddings each year, and we've been to Jamaica, St. Thomas, and Croatia in 2010 alone.

Photo at right taken by Max Trombly. Visit him online at www.breathlessboudoir.com

Engagement proposal session | New Orleans French Quarter (Galatoire’s Restaurant)

I got a call while on vacation in Las Vegas with my wife from a guy in Mississippi named Ray looking for a photographer. He is going to propose marriage to his girlfriend at a nice restaurant in the French Quarter of New Orleans (Galatoire’s Restaurant) and wanted it documented professionally. Turns out the shoot was actually tonight and went amazing. Everyone in the restaurant clapped so loud for him. Included in the audience was William Shatner, Lou Ferrigno (the original Incredible Hulk), and Stan Lee (from Marvel Comics). Quite a lot of pressure on poor Ray, but he pulled it off with flying colors. Enjoy the emotions! D3S 15551 Engagement proposal session | New Orleans French Quarter (Galatoires Restaurant) D3S 15571 Engagement proposal session | New Orleans French Quarter (Galatoires Restaurant) D3S 15591 Engagement proposal session | New Orleans French Quarter (Galatoires Restaurant) D3S 15631 Engagement proposal session | New Orleans French Quarter (Galatoires Restaurant) D3S 15641 Engagement proposal session | New Orleans French Quarter (Galatoires Restaurant) D3S 15681 Engagement proposal session | New Orleans French Quarter (Galatoires Restaurant) D3S 15711 Engagement proposal session | New Orleans French Quarter (Galatoires Restaurant) D3S 15731 Engagement proposal session | New Orleans French Quarter (Galatoires Restaurant) D3S 1576 Engagement proposal session | New Orleans French Quarter (Galatoires Restaurant) D3S 1585 Engagement proposal session | New Orleans French Quarter (Galatoires Restaurant) D3S 1590 Engagement proposal session | New Orleans French Quarter (Galatoires Restaurant) D3S 1593 Engagement proposal session | New Orleans French Quarter (Galatoires Restaurant) D3S 1599 Engagement proposal session | New Orleans French Quarter (Galatoires Restaurant) D3S 1604 Engagement proposal session | New Orleans French Quarter (Galatoires Restaurant) D3S 1633 Engagement proposal session | New Orleans French Quarter (Galatoires Restaurant) D3S 1655 Engagement proposal session | New Orleans French Quarter (Galatoires Restaurant) D3S 1676 Engagement proposal session | New Orleans French Quarter (Galatoires Restaurant) D3S 1686 Engagement proposal session | New Orleans French Quarter (Galatoires Restaurant) D3S 1696 Engagement proposal session | New Orleans French Quarter (Galatoires Restaurant) D3S 1792 Engagement proposal session | New Orleans French Quarter (Galatoires Restaurant) D3S 1798 Engagement proposal session | New Orleans French Quarter (Galatoires Restaurant)

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New Orleans Lighting Workshop January 14, 2012 | Imaging USA pre-conference workshop

Friday, December 9, 2011 Posted in Baton Rouge wedding photography, Engagement photography, Louisiana photography, New Orleans engagement photography, New Orleans Family Photography, New Orleans wedding photography, Portraits, Trash the dress, Weddings, Workshop

Exciting news! I’ll be teaching a lighting workshop January 14, 2012 the day before Imaging USA convention in New Orleans. We’ll be in the Warehouse District for an on-location lighting workshop outdoors during all times of day from midday through afternoon and ending at dusk. The class is $249 and limited to 25 people. If you sign up quick you’ll be able to bring a friend for only $149! We’ll be using large studio strobes (Alien Bees w/ 53″ Octobox attached) powered by the Vagabond Mini as well as an assortment of speedlights and video lights. Details below. Click the graphic to sign up.

Update: the times of the class is 10:30-6pm CST.

The workshop is hosted by post production and album design company Revolution Imaging & Design which is based in Oregon. I use them for post production and album design.

ImagingUSA pre convention lighting workshop New Orleans Lighting Workshop January 14, 2012 | Imaging USA pre conference workshop

Sign up for the lighting workshop on January 14, 2012 by clicking the graphic.

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Baton Rouge Portrait Photographer | Capturing Cancer Series

Monday, October 10, 2011 Posted in Baton Rouge portrait photography, Children photography in Baton Rouge, Children portrait photography, Community Service, Family photography in Baton Rouge, Family portrait photography, Fine art photography, Louisiana photography, Portraits

ewp cancer2 400x315 Baton Rouge Portrait Photographer | Capturing Cancer Series October brings a serious topic to our attention – Breast Cancer Awareness. Because so many of our own family and friends have been touched in some way by this disease, we wanted to spend time getting to know those people in our community in a creative light. We invite you to participate in our new Fall series called Capturing Cancer.

We are interested in local stories of survival, courage and the battle of ALL types of cancer. If you, or anyone you know, has beaten cancer or who is currently going through it and would like to tell your story (the good, the bad, or the ugly), we would like to hear from you. These stories can be first hand accounts, family perspectives or even stories of inspiration, advice and support to others.

We are going to collect stories via email through October 31 and feature several on our blog over the next few months. Those selected will receive a complimentary in-studio photo shoot* (with family and support network or alone) to accompany their story which will showcase true beauty inside and out – capturing all aspects of cancer.

We want to create art, but most importantly, we want to create a place where people can go for support and comfort.

*Please email all stories and inquiries to Lauren@eyewanderphoto.com through October 31. If your story is selected for our blog, we will contact you to schedule and discuss your photo shoot.

*shoots will be scheduled on weekdays between November 1 – December 18

*please keep stories to 1500 words or less

Feel free to pass this to as many people as you wish. We look forward to hearing from you and getting to know real people in our community from a different perspective!

Thank you from all of us at Eye Wander Photo.

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Baton Rouge Portrait Photographer | Fall Family Mini Sessions are here!

Tuesday, August 23, 2011 Posted in Baton Rouge portrait photography, Children photography in Baton Rouge, Children portrait photography, Family photography in Baton Rouge, Family portrait photography, Louisiana photography, New Orleans Family Photography, Portraits

fallfam 1024x731 Baton Rouge Portrait Photographer | Fall Family Mini Sessions are here!

Fall into Family with a Mini Session!
September 1 through October 30, 2011 (with limited availability)

We want everyone to have the opportunity to get some great and FUN family pictures that you can use to decorate your home, use for your holiday cards or to even give as gifts.

Get your friends involved and schedule your sessions back to back on the same afternoon.

Here’s how the session works:

We are booking mornings and late afternoons from September 1 – October 30, 2011
$75 for a 30 minute outdoor session
1 location in Baton Rouge* – 1 outfit
Your $75 turns into a print credit towards any products that you order at the studio presentation
Receive a FREE set of 50 custom designed tri-fold holiday cards when you invest $750!

Simple, right?
There are limited spots available, so call today to book your session!

Call 225.772.4051 or email aarohogan@eyewanderphoto.com
Thank you! We look forward to hearing from you!

*$25 travel charge to sessions outside 30 mile radius of Baton Rouge.
*Custom travel quote required for travel greater than 90 miles one-way.

We will be posting FUN FAM ideas on Facebook so, become a fan by clicking “Like” on our Facebook Page!
Feel free to share this with your friends!

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Featured photographer of the month at Revolution Imaging & Design

Saturday, July 2, 2011 Posted in Weddings

How exciting – I am the featured photographer of July for Revolution Album & Design. View the link here. Since December 2010, I have used Revolution Imaging & Design as an album design company and they see the work of hundreds of top photographers around the country. So I consider to be quite an honor. Since December 2010 they’ve become an integral part of my company, helping to keep my album designs up to speed.

Thank you guys for your recognition. Thanks Betsy, Leslie and Jack over at Revolution for your thoughtfulness! Happy 4th of July.

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St. Francisville family portrait photography | Wilson family

Saturday, May 14, 2011 Posted in Baton Rouge portrait photography, Family photography in Baton Rouge, Family portrait photography, St. Francisville family photography

I jump at the chance to photograph anything in St. Francisville. It doesn’t matter if it’s a children photo session, bridal session, senior in high school, event, family session, regardless, I love it. St. Francisville is a timeless natural area that is far removed from the hustle and bustle of larger cities. It’s got that desired quaint, small town feel and I lose myself there.

I photographed this family at two locations, Greenwood Plantation and Butler Greenwood Bed and Breakfast. While I’ve photographed weddings before at Greenwood Plantation, I’ve never been to Butler Greenwood prior to this day. Both locations offer an impressive backdrop for natural photos with lots of hanging Spanish Moss from century old Live Oak trees. Butler Greenwood has a small pond while Greenwood Plantation has row after row of Live Oaks where limbs hang to the ground. The actual Greenwood Plantation mansion is extremely tall and has thick white columns wrapping around the porch, completely surrounding the home.

The Wilson family commissioned me to photograph their family as I’ve photographed a few weddings in the family (including extended family). The relationship I’ve built with this family is priceless and I hope to continue to photograph their children, grandchildren and of course, their Cavelier King Charles Spaniels. These dogs are so adorable and loving! Enjoy the photos and please leave your feedback.