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Santa Monica engagement photography | Jennifer & Chris 3.23.10

Aaron Hogan — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:11:50 +0000

Santa Monica, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Malibu, Venice…theses are some of the locations Chris and Jennifer took me to during their engagement session weekday shooting spree March 22-23, 2010. Jennifer Arnes, a Baton Rouge based bride-to-be, and her fiance, Chris Campbell, live in Santa Monica, CA and wanted their engagement photos their since they had more in common as a couple in California than they did in Baton Rouge where their wedding will be held on September 10, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Cathedral downtown. Enjoy the photo slideshow highlighting some of the parks, beaches, and strong bond between this super laid back couple. Oh, and let’s not forget the epic Getty Museum in Los Angeles!

Destrehan Plantation Wedding Photography | Adriene & Mark 10.10.09

Aaron Hogan — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:37:47 +0000

Adriene & Mark are one of those special couples that come into my life only once in a while who bring peace to me as a photographer. They are truly in love as was evident during their Baton Rouge engagement session at a local park in Goodwood. On October 10, 2009, their wedding day, it rained most of the day until the late afternoon. I was able to do some bridal portraits before the ceremony of Adriene at Destrehan Plantation in Destrehan, LA, close to New Orleans. Adriene did not want Mark to see her prior to the ceremony in her beautiful wedding dress so we did the session with just her in the historic Destrehan home which was built in 1787. We got special permission to shoot inside the home.

Destrehan Plantation
13034 River Road
Destrehan, Louisiana 70047
(985) 764-9315
http://www.destrehanplantation.org

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Hemingbough wedding photography | Sydney & Michael sneak peek

Aaron Hogan — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:56:05 +0000

When I first met Sydney & Michael I knew they were going to be an easy couple to work with because they both appreciate my artistic & documentary style of wedding photography. Their true fun and whimsical personalities came out during our day trip to New Orleans for their French Quarter engagement photography session. Then I convinced Sydney that doing the first look was the best way to do her pre-ceremony photos so that not only could we capture them in their most fresh moments but also help them take the edge off of everything and look each other in the eye, having a moment to share their feelings with each other. Sydney later told me that she remembers nothing from her wedding day except those few moments she spent with Michael during the first look. That made me smile!

All the flowers were artistically designed by Lani Guilbeau of Fleur Du Jour, one of best Baton Rouge florists around.

Fleur Du Jour
640 Main Street, Suite 105
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
225.572.5125 cell
225.334.9300 office
www.fleurdujourla.com

Hemingbough Wedding & Reception Center
10101 Highway 965
St. Francisville, LA 70775
(225) 635-6617
Visit Hemingbough’s website, the premier St. Francisville wedding venue

Lani of Fleur Du Jour did such an amazing job on the flowers – so unique yet beautiful and very fitting with Sydney’s style. Way to go Lani!

First look…I love Michael’s anticipation!

Sydney had to wipe tears from Michael’s eyes!

Hemingbough’s amphitheater provides an amazing backdrop for weddings with its serenity and greenery.

Those are happy tears for a super happy night! That’s a daddy’s girl. Congratulations Sydney & Michael.

Downtown Baton Rouge engagement photography | Katie & Ryan

Aaron Hogan — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:13:03 +0000

Katie and Ryan are super fun and extremely happily engaged. When I first met with Katie during our initial wedding photography consultation, I knew she was going to be a blast to work with. Then I met Ryan during the recent downtown Baton Rouge and we knew we’d get along. We had fun shooting downtown at Tsunami, the Shaw Center and inside Red Star Bar. I am looking forward to their wedding on July 2, 2010 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church and reception at Oak Lodge.

Here’s some engagement photos from our session on September 29, 2009. But first, be sure to play their fun slideshow to give you an overview of their engagement session.

Katie & Ryan's reflections at Red Star Bar in downtown Baton Rouge, LA

Happy bride-to-be. She couldn't stop smiling and laughing the entire session.

"Bling, Bling," says the ring.

What a beautiful couple!

One of my favorites of Katie and Ryan! They are adorable people and so fun-loving.

Inside the Shaw Center for the Arts

Another of my favorites...oooh, the sky is so pretty. But someone had to add grafitti to one of BR's historic landmarks.

Playing like children on the water tower.

Gorgeous eyes, Katie.

All alone in Tsunami's private room, except me peeping through my camera lens.

Ryan steals a kiss atop Tsunami overlooking Mississippi River with Old State Capitol in background.

So sweet yet slightly sensual. And a bit grainy.

Look ma’, I can BLOG!

Aaron Hogan — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 09:05:03 +0000

I’m officially a blogger! I have set up to create sneak peeks from my recent weddings and to post favorite images along with brief stories behind those images which give some insight into my process. I’m a very technical photographer regarding my approach to lighting and composition but my main focus in the field of photography is to evoke emotion in every image I take. This blog is going to highlight both the technical and emotional sides of my photography.

Margaret during her senior photography session, high school senior at Dunham School in Baton Rouge