I love these shoots and to have two back to back makes me a happy photographer. We met bright and early last Saturday morning for a shoot in Liberty, Texas. These two are in the process of building a new home to start their life together and they're surviving the process unscathed and still happy in love. It was a great way to start the day.
And they'll live happily ever after.
I headed to Galveston last Friday afternoon to meet a couple that I knew would make my job easy. They're hip and stylish and in love. I couldn't ask for a better combination. Britley and I have been communicating via email for a while and we were finally able to cross paths on The Strand. Their excitement was contagious and once the sea breeze hit me and I took in the amazing texture and architecture that The Strand has to offer I knew this couple and myself were a match made in heaven.
Which do you like better...classic black and white or vintage?
I was excited to meet Chris and Melissa in their neck of the woods on a most glorious afternoon. I've corresponded with Melissa via email for several weeks and her excitement about engagement pictures was contagious. I knew it was going to be a great shoot. They're sophisticated and fresh and it was a breeze capturing their cool vibe because they just are.
I think this is my favorite shot of the day! Their genuine smiles are so charming and, although cliche, I love the neon heart above them. So, sue me.
Okay, this next one runs a close 2nd to my favorite. They fit together beautifully.
Many blessings your way, Chris and Melissa!
Andrew and Miranda are the epitome of young love. They're starting a new life together in the coming year, they're so adorable, and they are completely taken with one another.
You see what I mean? See that look on her face?
Let me take a moment to covet Miranda's hair.
She picked the perfect shade of blue to compliment her beautiful skin and hair.
Andrew is a man's man. He was a great sport about taking the pictures even though I know he would have preferred to be home watching footbal. Regardless, his sweet nature is difficult to mask and with little effort I think I captured his gentle demeanor. He would do anything for his sweet fiance ... except kiss the dog. We asked. He said no. Clearly.
And so begins the tale of two Aggies. I wish you a lifetime of health, love, and prosperity. Gig 'em.
I first heard from Amanda in early June regarding this shoot. Along with her inquiry she shared with me a touching love story. I was intrigued by her email and looked forward to meeting her and Troy in early August. I was not disappointed when we met. If we were in high school they would be the couple to beat on the homecoming court. They're good-looking, so personable, thoughtful, funny, and they've got their stuff together in so many ways. When I come across people like this in my business, I don't chalk it up to coincidence.
We were a little concerned with this August heat so we met at 8 a.m. in hopes of surviving. At the end of the shoot, they still looked great. I, on the other hand, looked like a drowned rat. That's okay. It was worth it ;)
They're as lovely in person as they look.
Oh, how I wish you a wonderful life together. It was so good to meet you..
P.S. I owe my friend, Kris, a special thank you for taking my kids at 7:30 am on a Saturday morning so I could do this shoot. You're so good to me.
I've been itching to post these bridal pictures for several weeks now. The wedding took place in Bandera so I can now congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Matthews. We shot this bridal session at a ranch nearby that means a lot to Megan. It's always fun to shoot somewhere new, but when I arrived to the beautiful gardens I was coming out of my skin.
Megan was stunning and I can only imagine the expression on Heath's face when he saw her walking down the aisle. Now, I've never been one to notice anybody's neck nor think that one neck is different from another until proofing these pictures. She has the perfect neck for this dress, doesn't she? I know it sounds odd, but I have a new appreciation for necks. Case in point...
The grounds were amazing, but I got to step inside the ranch house which looked like something out of Architectural Digest.
It was a photographer's dream come true.
Sarah has met a prince. This prince is named Dax.
Prince Dax knew just how to sweep this princess off of her feet. Check.
This prince comes with a precious boy. Check, check.
And together, they'll live happily ever after.
Aren't they a pretty bunch? You'd never know that Sarah was nervous in front of the camera. She was. But, lucky for me she's naturally photogenic and so little work was required on my part to take a beautiful picture.
And Daxton knew just how to help Sarah relax.
I love these close up shots.
I feel lucky. I feel lucky that I get to photograph the start of their lives together. One day, years from today, they'll look at these pictures and begin, "Remember when..." What an honor for me.
I wish your family a blessed marriage. I'm happy you found each other.
The wedding has come and gone so it's officially 'safe' to post a few bridal shots.
So I had a wonderful opportunity to do a bridal shoot which I rarely get to do considering the fact that brides will typically have their bridal portraits done by their wedding photographer. However, this bride insisted that I shoot her bridal portraits and I assisted in her insistence.
But, as tradition holds I cannot reveal the bride nor her gorgeous garb prior to the ceremony. So, for now I leave you with one lonely image and the promise of more to come post-ceremony.
I met these guys at a fishing spot in town as they're both avid outdoors(wo)men and you know I like for you to like where your session takes place. So, naturally we headed to nature to nurture their love of all things outdoors. And nature has provided quite a backdrop of colors in late March.
And while color is dandy, I still love the simplicity and the stillness of black and white.
but, let's return to color...
or let's go a different route altogether...
Is that Jeep cool or what? My five year old even complimented Heath's ride as he walked past the computer while I was proofing.
Megan and Heath will be married this summer in a beautiful part of Texas and I am already anxious to see pictures. I can imagine how beautiful their wedding will be.
I wish you a loooong happily ever after.
