Catherine Guidry Photography [Simply. Modern.] » Catherine Guidry's Personal Blog for Inspiration, Images, and Creativity

To say I like to travel would be a lie, I LOVE to travel. It gives me an opportunity to see new places, to become inspired, and to broaden my horizons. I am still SO passionate about architecture, so Brad and I really enjoy visiting the landmarks in different cities. And call me crazy, but there are SO many times that I’ll see a location and think, “Oh wow…I wish I could bring this home and use it as a location for a bridal or an engagement session.”

For example, the graffiti below…WOW WOW WOW!!!! I seriously flipped when I saw this location. I just kept telling Brad over and over how much I wished I could bring this home with me.

And yes, the colors were truly this vivid. Isn’t it absolutely beautiful?! In my eyes, this is truly art and takes lots of talent.

Couldn’t you see a pure white gown in front of this location? I love the play between something pure and innocent in a location such as this.

And there was literally graffiti EVERYWHERE in downtown Los Angeles. I was blown away by the creativity!

This is an incredible project designed by Joel Breaux + his partner. It’s known as the Vortex Plaza if you’re interested in checking it out.

My understanding of the Vortex Plaza is that it reflects those moments of emergency and release of help from Paramedics, Police, Firefighters, and so many others who dedicate their lives to saving others.

Joel Breaux + his partner are known for their ability to manipulate text and graphics and make a TRULY powerful statement.

So, you will never believe what this is. It is a high school; yes a place where 16, 17, & 18 year olds learn. I wonder if there are cheerleaders and football players at this school…

This glass and steel structure above is the entrance to the school; Brad and I were amazed….we just kept saying “Wow” over and over again. It truly is a beautiful building and I couldn’t imagine the intensity of learning here.

And the Cathedral of the Angels is the architecture featured above. It’s an incredible Church; the power and calming energy as soon as you walk in the door is overwhelming. I find it so amazing the way that architecture can affect people’s behavior & emotions.

Just as I walked past this window, I realized that when I was at the perfect angle, it looked as if the Angels were touching the District 9 building.

And the lighting in the church…was so surreal.

This is one of my favorite moments in the details…there were large…LARGE fabric banners hung in the back of the church. And this image is absolutely stunning.

And I saved this image of the church for last because I was so touched by the moment. This man, kneeling down, walked…on his knees…all the way down the church aisle to the crucifix. When he reached the crucifix, he bowed his head and he prayed as he rested his hands on the statue of the Lord. It was the most touching moment to experience.

And here I am!I was photographing inside of the Vortex Plaza’s rotating center and couldn’t get over the reflections.