Friday, June 17, 2011

New Orleans {Part 1}

I absolutely love New Orleans. If it were only a couple of hours closer, I would surely make a habit of driving down there. There's sooo much to see and photograph. Love.It. I basically only had one day to walk around and get pictures this time, but I got a LOT of pictures in that one day haha. So, I'm going to break up the posts in parts, since there are so many photos.

This first set was taken at Jackson Square. The large building in the background of the 1st photo is the St. Louis Cathedral. My husband and I thought it was amazingly beautiful. I only got detail shots of the interior. I wish now that I would've changed to a wide angle lens for at least one shot, but I didn't..oh well, next time for sure!

Here's some info on it from New Orleans Online:

Facing Jackson Square and flanked by the historic Cabildo on one side and the equally historic Presbytere on the other, St. Louis Cathedral is among the tallest and most imposing structures in the French Quarter. And one of the most recognizable. It has been seen in hundreds of movies, TV shows and other visual presentations and it is a local and international architectural icon.

As the mother church of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, St. Louis Cathedral has a long and interesting history. It is the oldest continuously active Roman Catholic Cathedral in the United States, originally built in 1727 and dedicated to King Louis IX of France, “The Crusading King” who was later canonized by the Church. The original St. Louis Cathedral burned during the great fire of 1794 and was rebuilt. The present structure was completed in the 1850s.

In September 1987 the cathedral witnessed the historic visit of Pope John Paul II and the plaza directly in front of the church was renamed in the pope’s honor. Shortly afterward the status of the Cathedral was upgraded to a Basilica.

Exterior Features

The towering center spire of St. Louis Cathedral, complimented by two smaller spires on each side and a perfectly symmetrical façade opening up to a pedestrians-only plaza has been a favorite subject for painters, photographers and filmmakers for many years. Viewed from Jackson Square, with the statue of Andrew Jackson in the foreground, this is possibly the single visual image most closely associated with New Orleans.

At the rear of the Cathedral is the St. Anthony Garden dominated by a statue of Jesus with His arms upraised. At night, floodlights project an imposing shadow from the statue onto the Cathedral – a particularly awe-inspiring sight. The front is also lit up at night, illuminating the Cathedral’s powerful presence in the heart of the French Quarter. It is one of the cultural and architectural treasures of the French Quarter and no trip to New Orleans is complete without a visit to St. Louis Cathedral.

Interior Features

Although it is a Catholic house of worship, the rich history and beautiful design of St. Louis Cathedral appeals to visitors of all faiths and nationalities. The interior is open for self-guided tours when masses and other functions such as weddings or funerals are not going on. The stained glass windows and paintings in the church are extraordinary works of art, as is the Rococo-style, gilded altar that graces the front of the church.

Those coming to St. Louis Cathedral to worship can purchase religious items in the church’s gift shop, with all proceeds going to the maintenance and upkeep of the historic structure.


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Inside the St. Louis Cathedral

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And the St. Anthony Garden in the back at night.

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Part 2 coming soon..:)

Crystal & Stephen {N MS Wedding Photographer}

A few images from Crystal and Stephen's recent wedding at Bonne Terre in Nesbit, MS. I'm so very happy for this sweet couple. It was a wonderful day and Crystal looked beautiful. I'll have a full blog post for this couple coming up, but for now here are a few of my faves from the day. Congratulations, Mr & Mrs Tankersley!

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Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Tara & Jason {Senatobia, MS Wedding Photographer}

Tara and Jason met when they were just kids in the 6th grade. They both liked each other way back then, but didn't become a couple until the 10th grade and have been together ever since. A quote from Tara's facebook page the morning of their wedding: "never in my wildest dreams did I imagine when I was 11 years old that cute little boy I had a crush on would be my husband one day... I can't wait to marry you today, Jason! See you at the altar!" Is that not the sweetest thing EVER??

I'm an old softie, so I usually get a little emotional at each of my weddings, but these two had me on the verge of a major boo-hoo all day long..happy tears, of course! I am so very happy for them and I wish them nothing but love and happiness for their future together. Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Puckett!!

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This is how football players prepare!

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The father of the bride and her bridesmaids watching their slideshow before the guests arrived. The football player and the cheerleader, weren't they cute?!

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It was a beautiful ceremony.

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The reception was held at 211 Main in Como, MS. I love this place, it's a great place for a good time!

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Cheers! Thanks so much for allowing me to share in your special day, Tara & Jason, it was just perfect! :)

I will update this post with a vendor list once I receive everyone's info. Special thanks to Don Eaves for assisting me and 2nd shooting on such short notice! Thank you!

Friday, June 3, 2011

Feature Friday: Stripes Senatobia, MS

*Feature Friday is a series of posts where I will feature other local businesses here in Tate county and the surrounding areas on the blog. I enjoy networking with others in the community and spreading the word about what all we have to offer here! If you would like your business or place of employment featured in this series, please contact me at sherryrossphotography@yahoo .com for more information. All images are copyright Sherry Ross Photography, please do not use without permission.*

Our next featured business is a new shop called Stripes, y'all. Owner Candi Compton has just moved into a 150 year old building at the corner of Front and Main, 100 N. Front Street to be exact, here in Senatobia. I've been a customer of Candi's for the last 2 years and was so excited when I heard she was moving her shop to Senatobia. She has a great eye for choosing unique home decor and one of a kind items. Having daughters herself, Candi is a sponsor and big supporter of the local cheerleading squads; Independence, Senatobia and Strayhorn. She also supports the Sycamore Arts Council with donations. Giving back and being involved in the community is important to her and her family. We are so glad to have you here, Candi!

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Gorgeous chair and pretty boutique packaging. I would love to photograph a newborn on that chair!!

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Candi says her top sellers are handbags, jewelry and tshirts.

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I hope you enjoyed your visual tour of Stripes! Be sure to stop by and see Candi, she is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. It's so important to our community to shop locally, y'all. Let's show her a nice welcome. Happy shopping! :)

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