Carpe Amare

02/10/2024

Emily + Ben 🤍

“You filled my life with light.” Those words say it all! What an amazing day celebrating these two beautiful souls. The special words from family, to the joy-filled wedding day, to a fun reception at the Old State Capital... Honored to be a part of Emily & Ben‘s wedding day! Cheers to the Browns!

Video - Carpe Amare Daniel Ellender Colleen Ellender
Photo - Emily Green Photo
Ceremony - St. Aloysius Catholic Church
Reception - LA Old State Capital
Florist - Forage BR
Band - Rewind Band
Hair & Makeup - Salon du Sud
Wedding Dress Shop - Blush Bridal
Caterer - Louisiana Bayou Bistro
Cakes - Joe Gambino's Bakery
Violinist - Vermillion Strings

What an amazing day celebrating these two beautiful souls. The special words from family, to the joy-filled wedding day, to a fun reception at the Old State ...

12/15/2023

The official wedding film of Emily & Collin Gillen. "Your love has changed my life forever." Those words say it all! From 6 years of dating at the start of college to saying I do at the altar. Capped off with such a fun reception at the Hilton hotel in downtown Baton Rouge. Grateful for their trust to tell their story and highlight their wedding day. Cheers to the Gillens!!

The Team
Video - Carpe Amare Daniel Ellender John Ellender
Photo - Ashleigh Jayne Photography
Planner - Sandy Leblanc
Ceremony - St. Joseph Cathedral
Reception - Hilton Baton Rouge Capital Center
Florist - Willow and Vine
Band - The Boogiemen band
Hair & Makeup - Salon du Sud
Wedding Dress Shop - Town and Country
Live Wedding Painter - Laura Taylor

The official wedding film of Emily & Collin Gillen. Such a joy getting to witness the union of Emily & Collin. From 6 years of dating at the start of college...

12/05/2023

Monica Prebeck + Jake Prebeck 🤍

What an honor to have a front row seat to Monica & Jake‘s wedding day. From heartwarming family speeches to the sacred vows all the way to the 2nd line out of the Hilton. Two beautiful souls that love one another dearly. Big congrats to the Prebecks!!

Video - Carpe Amare Daniel Ellender Colleen Grace Chaney Ellender
Photo - Geauxgarcia Photography
Planner - Belle Amour Weddings + Events
Reception - Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
Florist - The Floral Cottage Florist
Hair & Makeup - Wildflower Hair and Makeup

The official wedding film of Monica & Jake Prebeck. What an honor to have a front seat to Monica & Jake‘s wedding day. From heartwarming family speeches to t...

09/08/2023

Beyond excited to share the official wedding film of Erin & Myles! 🤍

Words cannot describe how much of a dream this wedding weekend was celebrating these two beautiful souls. Starting it off with heartfelt speeches by two incredible families that absolutely love these two, followed by an EPIC New Orleans Mardi Gras float ride back to the hotel. The genuine, real, and authentic love between Erin Hebert Brennan & Myles Brennan permeated throughout their entire wedding day. It is inspiring and hopeful to witness that kind of love in person. God-given and beautiful. It was all capped off with a wildly fun reception held at . HUGE congrats to the newly weds! Honored to call this incredible couple our friends. Cheers! - Daniel Ellender Colleen Grace Chaney Ellender

The Team
Video - ​⁠ Carpe Amare Daniel Ellender Colleen Grace Chaney Ellender
Ceremony - Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church
Reception - Mardi Gras World
Photographer - Caitlin B Photography
Wedding Coordinator - Kristin Pasqua
Florist - Rickey Heroman's Florist and Gifts
Band - New Orleans Karma
Hair - Elinor Wasson
Makeup - Makeup By Marim
Wedding Dress - I Do Bridal Couture
Bridesmaids Dresses - Show Me Your Mumu
Caterer - Pigeon Caterers
Rehearsal Dinner - Palace Cafe
Wedding Cake - Shannon's Sugah Shack
Grooms Cake - Gambino's Bakery
Live Wedding Painter - Grace Bennett Fine Art
Music License - Musicbed

Beyond excited to share the official wedding film of Erin & Myles Brennan!Words cannot describe how much of a dream this wedding weekend was for these two be...

08/24/2023

A glimpse into Erin Hebert Brennan & Myles Brennan 's wedding day. Cannot wait to share the full film soon🤍 We had such a blast capturing this extraordinary weekend!

Video by Carpe Amare Daniel Ellender

A glimpse into Erin & Myles’ wedding day. Cannot wait to share the full film soon🤍 We had such a blast capturing this extraordinary weekend!Video - ...

07/28/2023

Such a joy creating this film for Mary Grace Gitz Keahey & Farrel. Their love for one another is very apparent! Always special seeing a bride getting ready at her childhood home surrounded by friends and family. Speaking of family, I had a BLAST on the dance floor with both families celebrating their bride and groom. Mustaches were being passed out left and right 🤣Cheers to the Keahey’s! Thank you for trusting us to capture your special day 🙏🏼 - Daniel Ellender

The Team
Video - Carpe Amare Daniel Ellender Josiah Christopherson
Photo - Madeline B Photography
Ceremony - The Chapel at Forst Baptist Church Covington
Reception - The Greystone
Florist - Delphine Floral Design
Band - Rewind Band
Hair & Makeup - Glam to Geaux
Wedding Dress - Town & Country Bridal

Beyond thrilled to share this wedding film with the world. Truly an honor and joy to capture Mary Grace & Farrel's love story. Their genuine love for one ano...

05/18/2023

Amazing to witness the sweet love story of Grace Anne Moore + Jacob. 10 years in the making. From middle school to now saying "I Do" on the altar. Honored to be a part of such a joyous, beautiful, and fun day!

The Team
Video - ​⁠​Carpe Amare Daniel Ellender Colleen Grace Chaney Ellender
Ceremony - Parkview Baptist Church
Reception - The Moore’s
Photographer - Annie Barnett Photograpy
Wedding Coordinator - Kendall Poole Event Planning
Florist - Fresh Cut Floral & Catering
Band - Creativity Band
Hair & Makeup - Hair: Ashley Murray, Claire Cupit Makeup: Victoria Alexander
Wedding Dress - Elle James Bridal
Dress Designer: Monique Lhuillier
Caterer - Fresh Cut Catering & Floral
Live Wedding Painter - Joni Dollar
Rentals - Great Southern Events
Photo Booth - A&M 360 Photo Booth Rental
Wedding Cakes - Patrice Bryan Reppond

Amazing to witness the sweet love story of Grace Anne + Jacob. 10 years of dating from middle school to now saying "I Do" on the altar. Honored to be a part ...

03/31/2023

A heartfelt message from a grandmother to her granddaughter as they walk similar paths down the aisle to the love of their life. Truly an honor to capture this special, memorable, and fun wedding for Melissa Centola & Nick who dated for over 12 years before they said "I Do".

Excited for all that this couple has to look forward to in a life spent together!

The Team
Video - Carpe Amare Daniel Ellender Colleen Grace Chaney Ellender
Photo - Kennedy Allen Photography
Ceremony Venue - Grace Episcopal Church
Reception Venue - Vantage Tower
Flowers - Stuart Scalia
Hair - Lindsay Jones
Makeup - Meka Bennett
Wedding Coordinator - Weddings by Liz
Band - Windstorm Band
Caterer - Thurman's Catering
Wedding Dress - L'elite Bridal
Wedding Dress Designer - Monique Lhuillier
Cake - Boutique
Graphic Design - Roemer Designs

A heartfelt message from a grandmother to her granddaughter as they walk similar paths down the aisle to the love of their life. Truly an honor to capture th...

03/13/2023

Truly honored to have had the chance to capture this memorable weekend for Claiborne Morris Timon & Nolan. This weekend was jam packed with so many fun activities from horseback riding in the mountains to bull riding in downtown Park City, to an epic wedding at sunset at a scenic ranch. Excited for all that this couple has to look forward to in a life spent together.

Video - Carpe Amare Daniel Ellender Colleen Grace Chaney Ellender
Photo - Sparkle Photography
Venue - Tag Ranch
Flowers - Artisan Bloom
Hair & Makeup - Hair by Aubrey Troyan The Beauty Mark
Wedding Coordinator - Bluebird Event Destination Management
Band - Changing Lanes Band
Caterer - Hills Kitchen Hearth and Hill
Wedding Dress - Bridal Salon at Neiman Marcus
Cake - Ballerina Baker
Rentals - Diamond Event and Tent
Photo Booth - Rocky Mountain Photo Booth

Destination wedding at Tag Ranch in Park City, Utah. Take us with you on your next adventure! https://carpemomentumnow.com/carpe-amare This weekend was jam p...

12/28/2022

Excited to share this teaser trailer from Claiborne Morris Timon + Nolan’s wedding located in the beautiful Park City, Utah mountains at Tag Ranch . Stay tuned for the full film coming soon.
Video - Carpe Amare Daniel Ellender Colleen Grace Chaney Ellender
Photo - Sparkle Photography
Venue - Tag Ranch
Flowers - Artisan Bloom
Hair & Makeup - Hair by Aubrey Troyan The Beauty Mark
Wedding Coordinator - Bluebird Event Destination Management
Band - Changing Lanes Band
Caterer - Hills Kitchen Hearth and Hill
Wedding Dress - Bridal Salon at Neiman Marcus Vera Wang
Cake - Ballerina Baker
Rentals - Diamond Event and Tent
Photo Booth - Rocky Mountain Photo Booth

A wedding teaser by Carpe Amare for Claiborne and Nolan at Tag Ranch in Park City, Utah.This weekend was jam packed with so many activities from horseback ri...

12/05/2022

From complete strangers to husband and wife. Hear Sarah Katherine McCallum Cox & Stone Cox's full story from how they met all the way until witnessing their wedding vows. Truly an honor to capture this couple’s story from all different angles and perspectives.

The Team
Videography - Carpe Amare Daniel Ellender INSPR Films Colleen Grace Chaney Ellender
Photography - Natalie Spera Miller
Ceremony Venue - Louisiana Old State Capitol
Reception Venue - Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
Coordinator - Leslie Campbell Weddings
Florist - The Dean Of Flowers
DJ - Aaron Lane - Pro DJ
Hair & Makeup - Verde Beauty Studio
Wedding Dress - I Do Bridal Couture
Caterer - Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center

From complete strangers to husband and wife. Hear SK & Stone’s full story from how they met all the way until witnessing their wedding vows. Truly an honor t...

06/10/2022

A love story that will hook you from the beginning. From meeting for the first time on the marching band field in high school, to saying "I Do" on the altar, to opening up their wedding reception to the tune of "When the Saints Go Marching In" playing the trumpet and tuba. Therese Arceneaux & Chandler Miles heartfelt story will captivate anyone who gives this video a watch. Cheers to the newly weds!
couple || Therese Arceneaux + Chandler Miles
videographer || Carpe Amare | Daniel Ellender, Colleen Grace Chaney
photographer || Ashford-Halley Studios
venue || White Oak Estate and Gardens
church || Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
priest || Fr. Andrew Merrick at Christ the King at LSU
florist || Billy Heroman's Flowers & Gifts Plantscaping
band || Phat Hat
hair & makeup || Wildflower Hair and Makeup - Karen Carson (Hair) and Emily Waguespackk (Makeup)
wedding dress & veil || Bustle
caterer || Chef John Folse
transportation || Rolls Royce - Classic Cars BR
tuxedos || Squires FormalWear
tailor || Danny at Golden Needle
king cake || Gambino's
cake toppers || Stephanie Clavin Landry


https://youtu.be/jglD7FZMKhk

A love story that will hook you from the beginning. From meeting for the first time on the marching band field in high school, to saying "I Do" on the altar,...

05/09/2022

This wedding will make you smile, laugh, cry, and dance! Cheers to the sweet and fun couple, Katee Ginn & Don Ginn, whose wedding was held in Monroe, Louisiana at the Glendora Plantation. Grateful for the opportunity to capture their love story.

Videography: Carpe Amare | Daniel Ellender | Destin Lausen

Hair & Makeup: Kaitlin Beckwith & Natalie Besinger | The Glossary Salon
Dress & Veil: Blush by Sadie C's
Catering: Joey Trappey | Fieldhouse Bar & Grill
Drinks: Devine Wine and The Keg Package
Cakes/Pies: Babe’s Cakes
Photography: Victoria Arnold Photography
Photo booth: Bee Snappy Photo Booth
Live Wedding Painter: Ginger DeBruhl-Stapp
Florals & Design: Tanya Paul | Everything Artsy Events
Venue: Glendora Plantation
DJ: Jade Reynolds
Tan: Sarah Snipe | Southern Sunless Tanning, LLC.
Reverend: Jack Lockeby

This wedding will make you smile, laugh, cry, and dance. Cheers to the sweet and fun couple, Katee & Don Ginn, whose wedding was held in Monroe, Louisiana at...

04/06/2022

I am excited to announce the release of the wedding film of joy-filled couple Stephanie Clavin Landry & Lee Landry. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this timeless film featuring a couple of sweet surprises. We had an absolute blast capturing and sharing their heartfelt story. Thank you for letting us film your wedding day. Cheers to the newly weds!


couple || Stephanie Clavin Landry + Lee Landry
videographer || Carpe Amare | Daniel Ellender | Colleen Grace Chaney
music producer || Joe Mello
photographer || Lauren Carroll Photography
ceremony || St. Jude Catholic Church
reception || Oak Lodge Louisiana
florist || The Floral Cottage Florist
band || After 8
hair & makeup || Glam on Location LLC
wedding dress || Bridal Boutique
caterer || Oak Lodge Louisiana
stationary || Stephanie Clavin Landry
transportation || Capital City Classic Cars
menswear || After Five The Tuxedo Company
tailor || Stitch Alteration
wedding cake || Joe Gambino's Bakery
photo booth || Southern Blink Photo Booth
rings || Elgin's Fine Jewelry

Such an amazing wedding day with the joy-filled Steph Clavin Landry & Lee Landry. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this timeless film featuring a couple of sweet s...

03/01/2022

What a wonderful wedding day for the lovely couple, Mary Catherine Frances and Eric in Baton Rouge, LA. Thrilled to share the emotions, excitement, and joy from this special day!

couple || Mary Catherine Frances + Eric Frances
video || Carpe Amare
photographer || Annie Theby Photography
church || St. John The Baptist Catholic Church
reception + catering || City Club Of Baton Rouge
florals || Designs by Melissa
band || Papa C & The Slamming Horns
hair || Beauty By Shan + jacisilvahair
makeup || Beauty By Shan + Catherine Laura Makeup
dress || I Do Bridal Couture
cake || Julie's Cake Studio
wedding planner || Weddings by Allie, LLC
cotton candy || Le Doodle Cotton Candy

https://youtu.be/0_80b27sIZU

What a wonderful wedding day for the lovely couple, Mary Catherine and Eric in Baton Rouge, LA. Thrilled to share the emotions, excitement, and joy from this...

02/11/2022

Little tease from & Eric’s special day🔥
So grateful for these two choosing us to capture these sweet wedding day memories. Can’t wait to share the full wedding film which will be dropping next week!
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11/21/2021

Elizabeth + Ray | Elegant and Emotional New Orleans Wedding Film⚜️
From emotional words between the bride and groom to an exciting dance party at the reception to a classic New Orleans 2nd Line through the French Quarter, this day was unforgettable.
"Much love for Elizabeth Jane Sherman Kleefisch + Ray Kleefisch who are not only a couple that I look up to in many ways, but I can also call them my friends. Cheers to the Kleefisch’s!" - Daniel Ellender

couple || Elizabeth Jane Sherman Kleefisch + Ray Kleefisch
video || Carpe Amare Carpe Momentum Daniel Ellender Colleen Grace Chaney
photographer || Jeannie Frey Rhodes Photography
wedding planner || Leslie Campbell
church || Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church
reception || Ursaline Convent!!!
florals || Nola Flora
band || Compozitionz
caterer || Highlights Catering
hair & makeup || Salon du Sud
dress || I Do Bridal Couture
second line band || Brothers of Brass

It was such beautiful and elegant wedding day in New Orleans, Louisiana. I am more than excited to share this full wedding video from Elizabeth & Ray's weddi...

11/21/2021

You don't want to miss out on this elegant and emotional wedding teaser! Really excited to release the full wedding film very soon for Elizabeth Jane Sherman Kleefisch & Ray Kleefisch.

You don't want to miss out on this elegant and tear filled wedding teaser! Really excited to release the full wedding film soon for Elizabeth & Ray. Stay tuned.

11/01/2021

10/25/2021

Maia + Dylan | Epic Wedding Film
You don't want to miss this incredible love story and wedding day. I am more than excited to share this full wedding video from Maia and Dylan's wedding held at the Berry Barn near Baton Rouge, Louisiana! From heartfelt words between the bride & groom to an energy-filled dance party at the reception, this day was unforgettable.
couple || Maia + Dylan Gilbert
video || Carpe Amare Carpe Momentum Daniel Ellender
photographer || Kristen Soileau - Wedding + Lifestyle Photography
venue || The Berry Barn & The Greenery at Liuzza Farms
florals || Leah Moore
dj || Thedjpk1
caterer || Bantaa's Catering
hair || Mary Margaret Patterson
dress || Blush Bridal Salon

You don't want to miss this incredible love story and wedding day. I am more than excited to share this full wedding video from Maia and Dylan's wedding held...

10/25/2021

Hi there! My name is Daniel Ellender and I’m proud to announce the launch of my new wedding videography brand Carpe Amare 🎥
This is my girlfriend Colleen Grace Chaney who has been helping me second shoot each wedding (she’s amazing😍)! I have been shooting weddings for the past 2 years under my lifestyle brand Carpe Momentum . With heightened demand for wedding video, I decided to launch this new branch Carpe Amare. Amare means “to love” or “to be in love with someone” in Latin. The time is now, seize your love!
I would love to help capture your special day. You only get one chance to document it. You can’t rewind the clock once your wedding is finished... Why not have the memory captured forever? 🤍
We are here to create a film that is unique and dynamic which will be a keepsake for your family for generations to come. Visit the website in the bio to book today!

10/25/2021

10/25/2021