Sarah and Pete’s Couple’s Session – Fredericksburg, Virginia
Continuing the theme from yesterday honoring the Marine Corps and our Veterans, this blog post includes some photos from a special session from a couple that were stationed in Quantico, VA outside of Washington D.C. I had the opportunity to fly up to Virginia and photograph this amazing USMC couple on Valentine’s Day this year, just days after a record snowstorm!
Sarah and Pete, both Marines, met through friends and had been dating for a couple of years. Knowing that Sarah’s next duty station was going to be in Okinawa, Japan, they wanted to have some photos together before she left. Desiring a little more private, rustic, and relaxed setting than the urban hustle and bustle of Washington D.C., we headed down south from Quantico to the historic town of Fredericksburg for their session.
Side note: If I hadn’t acknowledged it before, I realized how captivated I am with snow. I love everything about it. I giggled when the big plow truck thingie came by, found silly excuses to stand knee-deep in snow banks, and even made a point to go skiing in Pennsylvania while I was there. This was my first time ever shooting a session in the snow, and boy, am I ready for the next! (Especially if you live within a reasonable proximity to a downhill ski mountain … call me. We need to talk.) ;)
I have so many photos that I’m enamored with from this session, but Sarah’s reaction below may very well be my favorite!
These were some icy streets, but Sarah braved them in her sexy heels!
Following my usual form, I found an old, unused door way and made them climb into it… and then squeeze each other while I was knee deep in snow. 
When we turned down Main Street, we just happened to find this Marine Corps flag in front of a nearby shop!
A nice little breeze made for a picture perfect shot!
In a snow-less alley, the shot below just might be my favorite!
These following few photos are underneath a train station, train trestle type thing… (I don’t work for the railroad and don’t know what things are called, I just know a cool place to shoot when I see it!)
Hot kisses melting the icicles… (yes, cheesy, but it could happen!)
I love how Sarah and Pete were so bold! (The conversation when something like this… I’m using the quotes very loosely.)
Me: “Y’all want to break some rules?”
Sarah and Pete: “Heck, yeah!”
This shot should be proof that it was totally worth it.
Just a little reminder, I do offer a military discount for those proudly serving our country. Oh, and it doesn’t matter where you are, I love to travel too!
Ashley and Michael’s Engagement Session – San Luis Resort – Galveston, Texas
It’s awesome when couples choose somewhere beautiful and special for their engagement photos! Michael works for the Landry’s corporation which owns a variety of restaurants, hotels, and attractions throughout the US, so Michael often brings Ashley to the San Luis Resort in Galveston, another Landry’s owned resort. It’s the place where Michael also asked Ashely to marry him. 
Shooting somewhere new, I always have a lot of “let’s try this” moments. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don’t. But in a world of unique couples and cookie cutter photographs, its the best way to provide something one-of-a-kind.
After a few photos outside with the Bentley, we went inside to warm up.
A great thing about Galveston in the winter? The water actually looks blue!
When you have green grass, why not lie in it?
Ashley has such beautiful blue eyes! (And Michael’s not too shabby either…)
I think the one below is my favorite… also the most difficult shot as I stood on a cocktail table and the top of the couch while dangling my camera above their heads. Somehow, they’re still smiling. 
When the valet’s are away, we’re gonna play!
Thank you Ashley and Michael for having me shoot your engagement photos! I hope y’all have a beautiful wedding in Florida!
Amanda and Troy’s Engagement Session – Bryan / College Station, Texas
Amanda and Troy are married, so it’s high time I show off their awesome engagement session in BCS!
These two met while attending Texas A&M, so naturally, even after completing their undergrad studies, it was in College Station where Troy proposed and where we shot their engagements! We started off in the morning in downtown Bryan for a fun, retro feel…
Stairwells are always fun…
One of my favorites…
After downtown Bryan, we headed over to Research Park at Texas A&M University to the spot where Troy proposed.
Troy’s ties = *love*
Amanda and Troy had the great idea to bring along some bubble gum for some fun photos!
Thank you Amanda and Troy! Stay tuned for Amanda’s bridals and their destination wedding photos!
Carolyn and Jon’s Couple’s Session – Hermann Park – Houston, Texas
Carolyn and John are a beautiful couple that were in Houston from Louisiana celebrating their 10 year anniversary! As an anniversary surprise, Jon contacted me to photograph a session for them at the same place he proposed to her over ten years ago. When we met, it was easy to spot them because they were the only couple arriving in a stretched limo. (By the way, surprise couple’s sessions are a great idea guys!) 
And here’s the spot, 10 years earlier where Jon asked Carolyn to be his bride.
I always like to have a little fun with sun flare!
And then an outfit change for something a little dressy and a little sassy…
Yes, I like to do crazy things, but this one? I can’t take credit for it. Totally Jon’s idea. Even with his dress shoes on, he scurried up the tall oak tree for this shot. He tried to convince Carolyn to join him, but she sanely declined.
Carolyn and Jon were so adorable and so natural together. It was a little different for me photographing a couple that had been together over a decade after shooting a bunch of engagement sessions of couples that have been together a couple of years. But after so long, they still had that adorable, romantic love for each other that was so endearing and refreshing!
Thanks you two for a great session!
Lucia and Ricardo’s Engagement Session – Downtown Houston, TX
Lucia and Ricardo are a perfect match. Ricardo is smooth and swave, Lucia is just the cutest little thing imaginable…
They met while working at Deloitte through a Deloitte Hispanic Business Resource Group and love quickly blossomed (it also turns out that Ricardo and I briefly worked together at BMC Software in 2005 when he was consulting there).
They love dancing, so we took advantage of the open floor.
I love bridges… and sexy dance moves.
This is definitely one of my favorites…
I have to give props to Ricardo for thinking we should shoot in front of this shiny wall on the back of the Wortham Theater. I just found this fun angle for a reflection.
Thank you Lucia and Ricardo for the hottest session ever!!
Jeanette and Aaron’s Engagement Session – Hermann Park – Houston, Texas
Jeanette and Aaron are flying down to have their destination wedding ceremony in Houston this weekend, so its time I feature them on the blog!
When they say that love knows no bounds, this fabulous couple lives it! After dating for a while, Jeanette followed Aaron up to Ohio because these two lovebirds are inseparable! Now who’s idea was it to fly down to Houston and have a wedding in August? (Just kidding, guys!)
You can tell these two are sooo in love!
This one may be my favorite from their session… (but I don’t want to commit because with these two, there’s so many adorable photos!)
Aaron designed her engagement ring with their birthstones in mind to make it truly unique. Great job Aaron!
We found these silly umbrellas, so we took a “peek-sure” with them. (hehe!)
Hat tip to my good friend Christine for the idea of the repeating chairs at the Miller Outdoor Theater (even though the seats are totally different now)!
This one may be my favorite too… they’re such good sports!
For our last shot of the night, we got a perfect blue sky and the little, tiny moon suspended in the air… (its okay, you can make fun of me… I know I’m a dork.)
Thank you Jeanette and Aaron! I’m looking forward to your wedding this weekend!
Michelle and Stan’s Engagement Session – The Woodlands, Texas
Today, I am a woman of few words. While trying to get caught up with editing my eight weddings in eight weeks (plus some engagement, family, and boudoir sessions thrown in there), I’ve been neglecting my blog. So while I’d like to tell you how totally awesome Michelle and Stan are (like how she sends me the cutest little thank you notes for no reason at all – and I need to learn from her), I’d like even more to share their engagement photos with you! So without further ado…
Michelle and Stan are a super cute couple who are so much in love! They were brave and willing to try anything!
Michelle and Stan met in a super-cool way… At ballroom dance classes! Of course, they had to show off some of their moves!
Puppy love at it’s finest.
We asked two poor security guards to hold up a towel to block the sun for this next one. Engaged couples always have it easy getting help from strangers.
Next, they changed clothes and headed down to Town Green park in The Woodlands for some more dancing…
Thanks Michelle and Stan! I can’t wait for your upcoming bridals, Michelle!
Lindsey and Nic’s Engagement Session – Bouroughs Park
Lindsey and Nic are such a cute couple! They were wed in a destination wedding ceremony in Mexico, but I had the opportunity to take their engagement photographs at Burroughs Park in Tomball, Texas.
They knew each other in high school, but it wasn’t until after Nic served our country in the Marines and attended Texas A&M that they met again, fell in love, and the rest is history.
Fun on the playground! (Isn’t Lindsey a natural?)
Some swinging silliness!
This one is my favorite. In black and white, it just pops!
The sun finally peeked through the clouds to give us some nice rim light to highlight their love…
In this last one, Nic wanted to show off his Aggie ring.
Thanks Lindsay and Nic!
Sneak Peeks from this weekend!
Whew! What a busy weekend!
On Saturday I shot a lovely wedding, Sunday morning was a fun loving couple’s engagement session, and on Sunday evening, a beautiful, hazel eyed senior…
To celebrate all this craziness, I’m giving a sneak peek!
During the ceremony, Robby and Courtney share a smile as the priest made his 7th remark about having kids.
While it was storming outside, that didn’t keep us from getting some sweet photos of the lovebirds…
This is the view Amruta and Satyajit get to enjoy every day out their window! [me = jealous]
I cut though some buildings (this one being a former mattress factory – turned lofts) with this adventurous couple to find the best spots. I loved the walls and the raw wood framing the windows, and even though I didn’t have a flash on me, we made it work.
How’s this for some straight-out-of-camera goodness?
I *heart* the ground…. and Meghan’s gorgeous eyes!
