Rachel & Nathan Engagement

It was the beginning of their engagement shoot, and as they sat on the bench, Nathan said, "I'm really not good at this, Rachel's family does this every year, but I really never did." But right after his warning, he followed Rachel's lead and relaxed for the entire shoot. They laughed and flirted and seemed to totally forget that I was even there. It was wonderful! They are a beautiful couple and so deeply in love- what an awesome thing to be able to capture! Thanks you two!

Lyndsie Bridal

At our first location I started my art direction "I want you to kind of lean-" Lyndsie struck a pose that looked like she had stepped out of a wedding magazine, "Like this?" I blinked, surprised for a second, "Exactly!" And that is how it went for the rest of the session.
We shot around the stockyards of Fort Worth and caused quite a commotion with a bride, her sister (Kelsie, whose bridals I shot a couple weeks ago), her mom with a tiny pom dog in tow, a photographer, and 2 videographers. Everyone stopped to see what was going on. One woman was watching us and not where she was walking and ended up face first on the sidewalk! "I was just wondering what a bride was doing next to a tractor..." she mumbled as she brushed herself off and then limped her way down the street.
It warms my heart when a bride knows what "smile with your eyes" means! (I am a bit of a ANTM addict, I am afraid.) She was definitely fierce! :-) I had so much fun shooting with you, Lyndsie, and can't wait for your wedding!

Meghan & Jesse - Galveston, Tx

It was right after the ceremony, and the wedding party was headed toward the open park for a few group shots before the reception. The bridesmaids clustered around Meghan, giggling and offering their happy congratulations as they fixed her veil and bustled her train. The groomsmen grinned and slapped Jesse on the back, and I heard him say "That was the most fun I have ever had!" with the biggest grin on his face.
Meghan and Jesse are absolutely adorable and so obviously deeply in love- there was no need to tell them to "hold the kiss" for the camera! :-) I had a lot of fun second-shooting this wedding with Jessica of VKfineart.

Sorsby Family

It seems like every shoot lately has been a gamble with the weather, and each time it works out perfectly! :-) Early Saturday morning I headed from Sugar Land an hour and a half north to get to the Sorsbys' cabin waaay away from the city. It was marvelous! What a wonderful place to get away from it all- simply gorgeous.
The Sorsby family was very relaxed during the shoot, willing to do whatever I asked them. We shot at several locations near their home-away-from-home, there were so many choices! I am so glad I got to meet them- they are so sweet and I really enjoyed watching them interacting. Thank you, Sorsby family, I really loved getting to know you!

Kelsie Bridal

The first time I met with Kelsie to talk about her wedding and photography, she said some of her favorite wedding pictures she had seen were of brides walking. She loved the motion and naturalness (is that even a word?) that came through the pictures.
What she failed to tell me is that she likes RUNNING even better! :-) And I am not talking little tippy-toeing through the tall grass- that girl can move! And what great results- she knew how to fluff her dress and hold a great expression while she hauled all over that wildflower-covered hill. It was awesome! A photographer's dream!
Kelsie, I had so much fun with you and can't wait for your wedding. And a word of advice for her wedding party- it looks like you should definitely stretch before the group photos. ;-) (jk)