Amanda and Ben had contacted me in March, and were living in Los Angeles at the time. Coincidentally, I was scheduled to shoot in Los Angeles a few weeks later, so we were able to meet in person, which is often not possible with couples from out-of-town. I found them to be a wonderful couple, and I was thrilled when they informed me a few weeks later that they had chosen me to photograph their wedding at the Maison Dupuy. After getting some shots of the bridal party roaming around the French Quarter, we were off to the couple’s suite, where the beautiful Ketubah, created by Ben and Amanda (well, ok, mostly Amanda!) was to be signed. A wonderful ceremony, and lively reception followed. But the highlight of the night was a thrilling second line march through the French Quarter, led by the Algiers Brass Band.
