A photo story

Mardi Gras season in New Orleans

Laura and I were in New Orleans in February 2026, during Mardi Gras season, and we stopped for this kiss under a ceiling full of decorations. There were purple, green, and gold pennants strung overhead, a big gold mask outlined in lights, sparkly star ornaments, and strands of lights hanging down the walls. Outside it was late afternoon, around 70 and overcast, with a breeze around 7 miles an hour.

We both had strings of beads on, and Laura had her hand on my cheek. Every bit of that space was decorated for the season.

New Orleans is where Laura and I got engaged, which makes it a special city for the two of us.