LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A local photographer who documented Hurricane Laura’s destruction and aftermath has opened a new exhibit showcasing his work at the Imperial Calcasieu Museum.

Chad Moreno said his photography began back in 2019, when he just did it for fun. It came in handy just a year later, when he was asked to help family and friends who couldn’t return to the area immediately after the 2020 hurricane.

“I was their eyes here because they weren’t back yet. They couldn’t come back yet for whatever reason. They’re like, ‘Do I have damage on my house?’ I’m like, ‘I’ll go drive by and take some pictures then send you some pictures,’” Moreno said.

The once-amateur photographer decided to share his growing collection online, just a week after starting.

“After about a week or so,

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