Hake Family Kids – Meyer Park – Spring, Texas
One of the joys of the holiday season? Trying to get 4 kids to look at the camera and smile. 
(but they still look adorable in their Christmas dresses – and Kyle in his sweater!)
This session was a surprise for the grandparents of the grandchildren in their Christmas attire.
Whoo Hoo!
I’ve been crazy busy, so I’ve been very behind in blogging. I’ve had at least 2 sessions every weekend since the first weekend in November, and there isn’t an end in sight until January! My priorities lately have been editing client’s photos, and school.
As some of you may know, I have been going to school for a loooong time. Sadly, I graduated High School 8 1/2 years ago. I’ve been taking courses at my local community college part-time through the years while working, running this business, trying to be a good wife, etc. Well, I finally finished my final course last week to “graduate” with my associates degree. I’m not sure what I’ll do now (my choices are to continue on to get my bachelor’s in… something, or have a life 
), but I’ve got my 2 year degree and a measly 3.6 GPA, and no one can take away that “accomplishment.” :p
In other news, I’ve joined a “Biggest Loser” style weight loss challenge with some other wedding photographers over at www.fitphotographers.com. Come check us out, and cheer us on with some comments! Don’t look back too far, although. I’ve got my “before” photos on there that I’m not too proud about. The good news is that so far, I’ve lost 7 lbs!
Bonin Family Session – Meyer Park, Klein, TX
Sometimes, you just have sessions where the atmosphere is perfect, the sun is setting beautifully, with the most awesome light. What puts the icing on the cake is when the family is this much fun!
We went to Meyer Park for the photo shoot where it was quite chilly, and little Jacey was so cold, but truly adorable when she shivered.
Kid kisses are the best!
This one is my favorite!
Jacey’s going to be a big sister soon! We had to add in a little maternity photo of the future-newest member of the family…
Check out Jacey’s adorable pants!
This is her “I’m really, really cold” face. :p
I love getting shots of kids playing! It gives me the chance to capture their biggest smiles and the cutest expressions.
Thanks guys! Even though it was chilly, Chad and I had a great time!
Tricia and Nathan’s Wedding – Rothko Chapel, Houston, TX
Who comes to Houston for a destination wedding?
Tricia and Nathan are an awesomely cool couple from Chicago. Neither have ever lived in Houston (although Nathan had a brief stint living in the Texas panhandle – we don’t talk about that), these long time lovers decided if they were going to officially tie the knot, they were going to make it unique, and random.
While it was all but snowing at their home in Chicago, these two were warming up with their marriage vows in near 80 degree Houston heat.
Tricia and Nathan were getting ready at the beautiful Magnolia Hotel in downtown Houston.
One of the little flower girls set up her stuffed animals to keep a watch on the city below.
I love calla lilies! (They were in all my bridesmaids bouquets from my wedding.) Tricia made her flowers extra special by bringing back oak leaves from Chicago (dipped in glycerin to preserve them) as a unique filler . 
Tricia was hiding away getting dressed in the closet.
Holly assisted me for their wedding and captured this lovely photo of the boutonnière.
If you can’t tell by now, I *love* wedding shoes.
… and on to the elevators.
The Magnolia’s lobby is awesomely beautiful! We stopped to capture some bridals with that Old Hollywood glamor feel. 
Isn’t she absolutely stunning?
They had an intimate Buddhist wedding ceremony at the Rothko Chapel near the museum district and the University of St. Thomas.
They don’t allow photographs inside the chapel, so here’s everyone emerging, and Tricia still wiping away her tears!
Holly captured this one in front of the broken obelisk with a bit of sun flare! 
The reception was held upstairs in the super swanky restaurant, Gravitas, in midtown.
Tricia and Nathan created their own centerpieces and hand-decorated masks for each guest.
Guess who even had a mask… :p
By the way, this was one of THE best cakes I’ve ever had! Pumpkin spiced cream filling or something… I just called it “good.”
And finally, some ring shots (with Tricia’s meticulously decorated pumpkins)!
A few weeks later, this cool couple threw another party in Chicago for the guests that weren’t able to make the trip down to Houston. But hey, who needs an excuse to party?
Ceremony Location: Rothko Chapel, w: www.rothkochapel.org
Reception Location: Gravitas Restaurant, w: www.gravitasrestaurant.com
Flowers: Flowers by Janice, w: www.flowersbyjanice.biz, e: flowersbyjanice@sbcglobal.net, p: 281-467-4625,