Author Archives: denise

Exquisite Works of Art by Cypress Albums

Wendi and I like to think of ourselves as reasonable people, but when it comes to albums we are down-right stubborn! We strongly believe every couple should have an album (more on that subject soon) and no ordinary album will do. Your wedding story deserves something special – a timeless presentation that highlights your images....

View full post »

Through the Lens :: Planning for the end

Today we’re continuing our Through the Lens series where we explore Wendi’s approach to photography and how her background in photojournalism translates to weddings. My first challenge to Wendi was to help me understand what’s going on in her head when she looks through the camera. This time around Wendi chose the...

View full post »

Birthday Wishes

It’s a joyous day at the Cornell house today. Our big boy turns 6 years old today! Yes, I’m a proud Mama, but I’m sharing this with you because even though we didn’t know it at the time, the birth of my first child was the very first baby step (pun intended) toward...

View full post »

Happy Anniversary :: Denise and Charles

I hope you will indulge me a walk down memory lane today as I celebrate my wedding anniversary. On May 18, 1996 I married my college sweetheart, Charles Cornell, in my hometown of Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Fourteen glorious years and two children later I’d do it all over again…in a heartbeat! Charles, this...

View full post »

Through the Lens :: Listening

As promised, today is the first installment of our new blog series, Through the Lens.  The series will explore Wendi’s approach to photography and how her background in photojournalism translates to weddings.
My first challenge to Wendi was to help me understand her perspective when she’s taking a photograph.  I asked her to pick an image...

View full post »