Jenna and Wyatt’s engagement – Spring, TX
Let me preface this blog post with a story; The story of how Jenna and Wyatt found us, Kelly and Chad.
Chad is horribly addicted to this website TexAgs.com (and I make fun of him all the time for it). He was doing his usual purusing when he went on one of the Texas boards and saw a posting where someone was wanting info on a “good wedding photographer in Houston.” So Chad piped up with, “A shameless plug for my wife.”
A week or so later, we get an email from Jenna saying that her fiance, Wyatt, with his TexAgs addiction, came across the thread, checked out our website (along with the many others on the thread) and loved our style.
So Jenna and I have conceded that TexAgs is perhaps not all bad.
Jenna loves the old, rustic locations, being a country girl and all, so we decided to start the night by going to nearby Old Town Spring.
This couple was so sweet, and so much in love, and we had such a great time with them that I didn’t want to stop shooting – even late into the night!
The Historic Muesche Brothers Restaurant provided a wonderful backdrop and some awesome props!
This couple is just too cute! And those heart chairs were perfect!
Gig’em Aggies!
Ring shot! It took us a pathetically long amount of time to figure out how their hands went together. It’s that whole spatial orientation issue.
My advice to any girl: find a guy that can make you laugh this hard and you’ll always be happy!
We walked over to these railroad tracks to shoot a little more. We thought it would be nice and isolated, but were we wrong! The side I really wanted (directly behind me with the setting sun) was taken up by another photographer doing a model shoot. On the other side of the tracks (literally) was a pretty noisy bar with a live band. They were hollering at us and some drunk lady even came sloshing through the mud to ask us what we were doing (and tell Jenna and Wyatt that they are so cute, which I have to agree with).
Then I saw a guy at the bar holding a beer in one hand and this wooden ukulele in the other. I walked over, asked him if I could borrow it, handed it to Wyatt and asked him to serenade his woman. He’s a natural.
After our own version of live music, they decided to do a little dancing to the band playing from the bar.
After the railroad tracks and turning down the invitation to party and drink with the bar-goers , we walked back into historic Old Town Spring and got a shot of them at this red school house since Jenna is a teacher.
Only in Texas do you shoot these kind of shots….
To round up the night, we drove up to The Woodlands and got some shots at the fabulous waterway.
Dancing in the moonlight…
I looooove evening skies!
Another ring shot. Ladies, you’ve gotta show off your gorgeous ring!
They were so sweet letting me drag them out so late, that we rounded up the night with a bit of silliness, and some cheesecake at the Cheesecake Factory. Yum!
Alex and Nick’s Trash the Dress! Kemah, Texas
The wonderfully talented Stacy Reeves invited me and Brittani Oliver to join her, and newlyweds Alex and Nick while we trashed Alex’s wedding dress!
Now when some brides hear “Trash the Dress” you can see the fear of God in their eyes. Others get really excited about their “extreme bridals” and start planning fun, unique ways they can rock the dress (all after the wedding, of course)! But there’s a saying for it, “It’s about creation, not destruction.” 
Below are some of the photos from our totally rockin’ shoot! Enjoy!
I love bright, bold colors! The arcade was awesome!
Stacy found this spot for this creative pose! (I love shooting with other photographers; I learn so much each time, regardless how long I’ve been shooting!)
On the boardwalk, this was some of the most yummy, beautiful light I had ever seen! The sun was so warm and the light just wrapped around her face. I LOVE the evening light…
Next, we headed out into the water!
Playing with some textures for that “grungy” look…
My favorite from the session!
Alex was so brave! Even laying down on the slimy green rocks, all for the sake of art!
Finally, back on to dry land! I’ve learned so much from Stacy, including how to properly expose fabulous night shots!
Thank you, Alex and Nick, for getting down and dirty in Kemah, and thanks, Stacy for inviting me along!
New Arrivals! Twins!
After much waiting, Chad and I finally decided to adopt. A surprise to us, it turned out to be twins! They both arrived this week! One arrived on Monday, the other today. We were so excited!
Since you were probably wondering, no, they are not identical, but fraternal, I’m sure. (Maybe different dads? Does that happen?)
Anyway, I’m very excited that they are finally here and we plan on spending some quality time together this weekend… taking pictures.
Below are their first pictures together. I took them out to the back yard and gently placed them on the picnic table and locked the dogs inside.
Our newest arrivals!
Meet our 70-200 f/2.8L IS and our 50 f/1.4!
Aww! They’re laying down together “scoping” out the backyard.
Lenses are so amazing…
Teresa and Rick’s Engagement Session – Cypress, TX
Chad and I knew that Rick and Teresa were going to be a bunch of fun as soon as we arrived at their house for their engagement session. They answered the door in their fun “Jimmy Buffet” shirts and asked, “Do you want wine or beer?”
(I like either of those options, thankyouverymuch.)
(I like either of those options, thankyouverymuch.)
It tuns out that this couple has a beautiful backyard with a sparkling blue pool and lush, green landscaping. We really enjoyed shooting in this couple’s private tropical oasis!
As a pooch lover myself, when they suggested getting some shots with their 100 lb Doberman, Ace, we were all for it! He’s such a great poser.
Did I mention how much I loved their backyard?
Teresa is a Texas transplant and a proud Florida State Alumni. And Rick, well… he loves St. Arnold’s beer. I hear he has successfully completed many tours of the local brewery.
They had their back patio completed just a week before, so got some photos of them enjoying it.
After their backyard, we went to a local park.
outtakes!
Couples in love are so much fun!
One of my favorites…
And they will live happily ever after…
Thanks Teresa and Rick! We’re looking forward to your fall wedding!
Updates and McKinley and Noah
Ever have those times when you feel totally overwhelmed? Isn’t it the greatest feeling when you can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel? (Cliche, I know.)
I think I got myself in a little over my head in the last couple of weeks. Starting back almost a month ago, I had two photo sessions in one day. The next weekend, I had three family shoots. That following weekend (I think I’m at April 19th now), I was supposed to fly out to meet a friend in Virgina, but last minute, she couldn’t have me stay. It turned out to be okay (not just okay, but great!) because we got a call from a totally awesome couple to come and photograph an engagement session!
Last weekend, I had the opportunity to second shoot a wedding with the uber talented Christine and Elaine. On Monday, another totally awesome photographer, Stacy Reeves (who I assisted at a very exciting wedding last year), invited me on (my very first) Trash the Dress shoot.
Which leads me to today. Right now I’m typing this from my Blackberry in the car as we’re driving to Dallas. (Don’t worry, I’m not driving.). :p Isn’t technology awesome? (I’m probably going to find a ton of typos, misspellings, and realize the whole thing doesn’t make sense when I get to a computer.) Anyway, we’re driving to Dallas to for a family photo shoot and for our nephew’s 1st birthday!
I promise this whole blog had a point that tied into the first sentence. Obviously, I’m behind where I want to be because I’m just now blogging about the third photo shoot from April 13th. The reason I’m behind is that I had a total of four papers due at school since April 21st and photo shoots EVERY weekend! (I’ve been a wee bit stressed.)
The light at the end of the tunnel? Finals are this week, all my papers are completed, and I only need three more credit hours until I graduate with my Associate of Arts degree!
Throughout my return to school and a busier than expected wedding season, my dear Chad has patiently waiting by my side, helping out anywhere he can. He may be guest blogging again for me soon!
And now back to your regularly scheduled blog.
Adorable little Mckinley turned one! To help her celebrate, her Grandmother Pam flew in from from Pittsburgh and her aunt Liz and cousin Noah flew in from Washington DC! She’s such a special little girl!
Mckinley’s parents asked that Chad and I come and photograph their little daughter with her 4 month old cousin at Grandma Kathy’s house.
I had trouble narrowing down my favorites for the blog, but here they are, with commentary.
Mckinley is the happiest little girl!
I think she wanted to come check out my camera
She is just too cute!