Emily was sitting on the beautiful bridge when out of the corner of my eye I see two little girls running, full speed ahead while saying something I couldn’t quite hear, straight up the stairs to her. Emily glanced at them and gave a friendly smile and wave. When they were finally close enough to her I heard one exclaim, “Are you a PRINCESS!?!?” Emily laughed softly and said, “I sure am!” This produced a tiny shout of joy, followed by the question, “What kind of princess are you?” to which Emily replied, “I’m a New Orleans Princess!”
I told Emily that I had my blog post title!
I photographed Emily’s sister, Kimberly last year and was able to work with Emily at the wedding here in Biloxi, where both girls grew up. Emily was the perfect Maid of Honor for her sister and now it’s her turn!
I then had the opportunity to work with Jimmy and Emily again for their engagement session here in New Orleans at City Park when I just fell in love with the beautiful area. I knew I wanted to have a bridal portrait session here one day for sure.
I was going to be in the area the week of Mardi Gras for a friend to go out of town and had the idea to reach out to a model for a session while I was only 45 minutes away from the city. I remembered that Emily was close to the area and was getting married in just a few weeks so I thought it wouldn’t hurt to ask if she had the time for a model shoot. SHE MADE TIME for me and I’m pretty sure I happy danced in my office! No shame! She said she and her wedding photographer had already taken some in another area, but she’d be happy to have some in the park and model for me, too. I was giddy!
I love working with models, but a real bride that might actually want to print a photo for her home, or gift a portrait to her mom that I’ve taken just makes my heart burst with joy.
We began at Bevolo in the French Quarter. The dress, hair, and area all tied in SO well together, don’t you think? Then we went to City Park for a lovely sunset. It really was a day fit for a Princess!
Emily, I can’t thank you enough for doing this styled/model shoot with me, especially on such crazy short notice! I appreciate it more than you’ll ever know!
Hair and Makeup: TBA
Dress Designer: Martina Liana
Oh, that heavenly light!! 
Kayce these are absolutely beautiful!! We have enjoyed working with you so much…. Emily and Kimberly have dreamy pictures that we will always treasure!
Thank you so much! Emily was the perfect model for this, wasn’t she!? I just love your girls and family!
Absolutely stunning!!!!
Thank you so much!!!
Kayce, you did an awesome job with this modeling session. Emily is my cousin and I attended her wedding this past weekend.
She was a beautiful bride, and I am sure she will always treasure being a model for you – The New Orleans Princess!
She and Kimberly both are just special young ladies and I can certainly understand your enjoyment of working with them.
You have a special eye for nature and it’s surroundings and your photography is astounding.
Teresa, I’m sure the wedding was just so swoon-worthy! What a beautiful couple they are!
Thank you so much for the compliment! Emily and Kimberly are so easy to photograph and pure joys to be around! <3 <3
What gorgeous pictures❣️ How ethereal they are. Emily is a princess who lives in New Orleans with a Prince, happily ever after(so says me). What a fabulous job, Kayce. Thanks for these treasures ❣️
They really are such a beautiful couple! I agree with you!! 100%!!!! Thank you for commenting! <3 <3
Real Treasure
Take it from old Dad……..Kayce Captured the Blazing Star in a proud Fathers Life
Emily my first Baby Girl ……Daddies Little Princes …..
Thank You Kayce Stork for all you do and the Light you Magnify….
James Edwin Pugh Sr.
Thank you, Mr. James!!
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