June 22nd, 2010
Gruene is one of my favorite places to visit every summer. I feel a rush of summer, water, & sunscreen when I drive over the bridge into Gruene and I feel so fortunate that it’s only a short distance from Austin. Gruene is also a special place for Samara and Jett who chose to have their engagements taken here. One specific landmark – Gruene Hall. Home to thousands of country artists that have graced their stage from George Straight to Roger Creager and many more. Their relationship grew within these walls so it only seemed fitting we document their love in the same place.
I’m so excited for y’alls wedding this fall and I can’t wait to see how fabulous Samara is going to look in her wedding gown!
June 18th, 2010
When I first met this little man, he looked up at me and said “We going to the river?” I immediately looked at his mom thinking, did he seriously just say that? He wasn’t even two, but he knew that we were taking pictures and that he was going to get to see the river. Smartest 2 year old ever. And seriously so cute with his red hair and adorable smile. Oliver’s shoot was one of my favorites of the year and I can’t believe I never blogged it. Last fall was just really busy with weddings and I just never posted it, but I was reminded of Oliver because of the talks with his soon-to-be aunt Taylor for their upcoming wedding. So it’s never to late to blog – especially Oliver.
he looks just like a Gunn here.
pretty sure he could have done this all day long but we quickly reminded him that the river was next!
He heard a train in the distance, and here he is trying to listen closely like his Mom said.
June 16th, 2010
**Boudoir is so coming back – If you are a bride of mine and would like this boudoir experience for your husband-to-be please please let me know! They are among some of my favorite things to shoot. I promise to make you feel comfortable and beautiful during the process!
Jen is a daring and confident woman, with beautiful blue eyes and a charm about her. When we decided to shoot these boudoir pictures for her husband to be, I happily obliged knowing that Jen would radiate beauty in front of my camera. With a beautiful master bedroom and gorgeous view to work with, I was ecstatic that Jen was up for anything and ready to make such a special gift to give to her husband in Maui at their wedding. Thank you Jen for allowing me to share some of your session….your beauty is not only on the outside!
To view more of Jen’s Boudoir session type in the password BOUDOIR in the blog post underneath.
June 10th, 2010
I remember the day Tommy told me about Melissa – He said “She goes by Mo – she’s tall, has really big blue doe eyes and is a kindergarten teacher.” I knew he really liked her, and from what I heard they spent a lot of time together. I was excited for my next trip up to Dallas so I could meet this doe eyed girl that had stolen the attention of my friend. Of course I loved her and thought she was perfect for Tommy. They made a wonderful match, both addicted to candy, both in love with Tommy’s dog Hank, and both being 100 percent in love with one another and ready to start a life together. Last month they started that life together and it was such a special moment, watching two people become one – and like Tommy said in his toast to his new wife – “Mo isn’t my better half – she is my best half and I will love her always.”
I was a guest at their wedding, but I was lucky enough to take their engagements in Tommy’s home town of La Grange – down by the Colorado river. Here are a few of my favorites.
May 26th, 2010
This is what I love about photography – finding the most beautiful light possible to make the person I’m shooting stand out, look beautiful and really shine naturally. Caitlin is about to graduate in just a few days from my home town and moving on to UT here in Austin!! We took her pictures at a good friend of mines farm just outside of La Grange. Thanks Denise – I always LOVE shooting on your land!! At least this time I didn’t get my car stuck nor did a step on a snake – thank goodness!!
May 24th, 2010
I am so happy to finally get to show these off. These are one of my favorite bridal sessions ever and it just so happens to be of a very good friend. Melissa is the new bride of an old friend from my hometown and Bryan’s best friend, Tommy. They were married this past weekend in her hometown of Longview and I was a guest. Yes, you heard correctly – a guest, I didn’t even bring along my professional camera. And honestly it was kinda hard to sit back and enjoy the show, but I did and I’m incredibly honored that I was a part of it!
Tommy and Mo I love y’all both! Have a wonderful time in Jamaica!
I want to say thank you to Nita Tiemann for allowing us to use their beautiful family farm in La Grange and Kaywin Kubesch of The Flower Company for making her a beautiful bouquet.
After spending some days in California last week I saw first hand their amazing light, but I’d venture to guess that our Texas light can rival their Cali light any day.
and I’ll end with my favorite.
May 20th, 2010
It’s been a really busy couple of weeks. I just made my way back to my very humid home after spending some time in California. The friends I took away and the knowledge I now have from the conference definitely made it worth my trip and now my many hours of catching up. Hopefully I’ll be putting up a post from Escalate soon – but first…
Margaret and Derrick. I feel so lucky that I get to spend time with really amazing and astonishing people. Being invited to share in the excitement with them at one of the most important times in their life is truly flattering. These two really have it. The love to last a lifetime. If I could take one thing away from meeting these two it would kindness. Derrick’s kindness is in his eyes, the way you know he is listening when you speak. Hearing what you say and in Margaret’s case – loving what she says. Margaret’s kindness is shown in her voice and in her smile. I’m sure that is why she makes a great teacher. Being kind should never be overlooked and definitly something I will remember when I look back on their engagement session held at Berry Springs Park.
May 11th, 2010
I just felt like this new blog needed a little splash of the cutest little boy in the world, my nephew.
Grady, 6 months (or wait was it 7)
May 6th, 2010
It’s hard to believe that Jessica is a Senior! When I was in high school, close to err 10 years ago, Jessica would dress in her little girl cheerleader uniform and watch us from the bleachers. Her mom was and still is the cheerleader sponsor so Jess was around us often. Now Jessica is a grown up cheerleader herself, and beautiful young lady with a lot to look forward to! Good luck at A&M – I know you’ll knock um dead!!
