Louisiana's 204th Birthday

April 30, 2016  •  Leave a Comment

Louisiana became a state on April 30, 1812 and had it's 204th birthday in 2016.  In honor of Louisiana, here's a picture and a short timelapse video of traffic on I-110 near the Louisiana State Capitol.

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Goûter Restaurant | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Architectural Photography

March 21, 2016  •  Leave a Comment

Goûter is a new restaurant from Chef Chris Wadsworth in Mid-City, Baton Rouge. Goûter not only serves local Louisiana food, but also serves as the home for Triumph Kitchen.

Goûter Restaurant | Louisiana Hospitality Photographer Mark BienvenuGoûter RestaurantGoûter is a new restaurant from Chef Chris Wadsworth in Mid-City, Baton Rouge. Goûter not only serves local Louisiana food, but also serves as the home for Triumph Kitchen. Goûter Restaurant | Louisiana Hospitality Photographer Mark BienvenuGoûter RestaurantGoûter is a new restaurant from Chef Chris Wadsworth in Mid-City, Baton Rouge. Goûter not only serves local Louisiana food, but also serves as the home for Triumph Kitchen. Goûter Restaurant | Louisiana Hospitality Photographer Mark BienvenuGoûter RestaurantGoûter is a new restaurant from Chef Chris Wadsworth in Mid-City, Baton Rouge. Goûter not only serves local Louisiana food, but also serves as the home for Triumph Kitchen. Goûter Restaurant | Louisiana Hospitality Photographer Mark BienvenuGoûter RestaurantGoûter is a new restaurant from Chef Chris Wadsworth in Mid-City, Baton Rouge. Goûter not only serves local Louisiana food, but also serves as the home for Triumph Kitchen. Goûter Restaurant | Louisiana Hospitality Photographer Mark BienvenuGoûter RestaurantGoûter is a new restaurant from Chef Chris Wadsworth in Mid-City, Baton Rouge. Goûter not only serves local Louisiana food, but also serves as the home for Triumph Kitchen. Goûter Restaurant | Louisiana Hospitality Photographer Mark BienvenuGoûter RestaurantGoûter is a new restaurant from Chef Chris Wadsworth in Mid-City, Baton Rouge. Goûter not only serves local Louisiana food, but also serves as the home for Triumph Kitchen. Goûter Restaurant | Louisiana Hospitality Photographer Mark BienvenuGoûter RestaurantGoûter is a new restaurant from Chef Chris Wadsworth in Mid-City, Baton Rouge. Goûter not only serves local Louisiana food, but also serves as the home for Triumph Kitchen.

 


Dinner & A Movie at Gouter Restaurant | Baton Rouge Event Photography

March 06, 2016  •  Leave a Comment

Gouter Restaurant hosted the Dinner & A Movie event with local cuisine by Chef Chris Wadsworth and the premier screening of the film Pech River Boys: Tales From Afghanistan. Proceeds from this event were donated to the We Defy Foundation. Visitors were also able to preview the restaurant before the grand opening.

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Spanish Town Mardi Gras | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Event Photography

February 07, 2016

Mississippi River Flooding | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Landscape Photography

January 18, 2016  •  1 Comment

Flags at Louisiana State Capitol | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Travel Photography

January 09, 2016  •  Leave a Comment

State Capitol Park is decorated with American flags in preparation of John Bel Edwards' inauguration as governor on January 11, 2015.

Louisiana State Capitol | Baton Rouge Photographer Mark BienvenuAmerican flags at the Louisiana State CapitolState Capitol Park is decorated with American flags in preparation for John Bel Edwards' gubernatorial inauguration. Louisiana State Capitol | Baton Rouge Photographer Mark BienvenuAmerican flags at the Louisiana State CapitolState Capitol Park is decorated with American flags in preparation for John Bel Edwards' gubernatorial inauguration. Louisiana State Capitol | Baton Rouge Photographer Mark BienvenuAmerican flags at the Louisiana State CapitolState Capitol Park is decorated with American flags in preparation for John Bel Edwards' gubernatorial inauguration.


Religious Architecture Awards | New Orleans, Louisiana | Architectural Photography

January 05, 2016  •  Leave a Comment

Congratulations to Eskew+Dumez+Ripple for having two winning projects in the Faith & Form 2015 International Awards Program for Religious Art & Architecture.  Of the winning entries, three were in New Orleans and two were designed by Eskew+Dumez+Ripple. The chapel in the New Orleans East Hospital pictured here is one of the projects I worked on with them last summer.

NOEH Chapel | New Orleans Architectural Photographer Mark BienvenuReligious Architecture AwardsNew Orleans East Hospital Chapel, designed by Eskew+Dumez+Ripple, was one of the winners in the Liturgical / Interior Design category of the Faith & Form 2015 International Awards Program for Religious Art & Architecture.


IBM Rooftop Terrace | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Architectural Photography

December 31, 2015  •  Leave a Comment

The fourth floor green terrace between the IBM Service Center and the 525 Lafayette residential tower was designed by McKnight Landscape Architects. The terrace consists of an event space with room for a canopy tent, a dining space that can accommodate tables and chairs, and a personal space where visitors can sit and enjoy the landscaping. One end of the terrace has a view overlooking the Mississippi River and the other end looks over Lafayette Street.  You can view more photos in the project gallery.

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Corporate Event at Renaissance Hotel | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Event Photography

December 18, 2015

Photography for a private corporate event held at the Renaissance Hotel in Baton Rouge.

 

 


Henderson Swamp | Henderson, Louisiana | Landscape Photography

December 08, 2015  •  Leave a Comment

Views from an early morning boat ride through Henderson Swamp to capture the cypress trees at sunrise.

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