Art, décor, family and photography- it's all part of me!
Boys, boys, boys! Oh, how I love the activity, curiosity, loudness, roughness, sweetness, and general happiness of young boys. This crew was so much fun and I have a huge respect for Chad and Laura, the parents- I have always wanted 4 kids and seeing them operate made me excited! We had a fun morning shoot before the Tech game. Enjoy the photos of this gorgeous family!
Say hello to yet another family who I look forward to seeing every year- and who have permanently influenced my life for the better. They also have two boys, who are both fine young men (and getting older very quickly!). I love seeing how they respect their parents, but are still clearly teenagers and have their own interests. Makes this Mommy of a little boy excited!
We shot in the most gorgeously-light-filled parking garage this year, and I loved how clean and linear these images turned out. Thanks for a wonderful session, Ross family!
I love this family so much! Watching these boys grow over the past several years has reminded me how precious each little stage really is- they are both so fun, sweet and curious. We headed to downtown Lubbock for their annual family photoshoot, and I found myself having a flashback in the middle of their session to just a few years ago when I first met this awesome family. Thanks so much, you guys- for letting me tell your story!
Travis + Lindsay's wedding was nothing short of autumn perfection. Clouds loomed all weekend, but never poured a drop, and it created a sort of peaceful haven for the event. I love shooting Travis and Lindsay- their love for each other is obvious in their actions. They were surrounded by close friends and family, who were all so nice as well. This wedding was recently featured on the Style Me Pretty: Texas blog.
Venue: LadyBird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin
Event Coordinator: Style & Grace Events
Wedding Gown: Mori Lee, Lulu's Bridal Boutique
Groom's Suit: Jos. A Bank
Bridesmaids: Alfred Angelo
Groomsmen: Men's Wearhouse
Hair & Makeup: LucieMarie
Floral: Pollen Floral Art
Cake: The Texas Pie Company
Catering: Circle C Cafe & Catering
Special Music: Austin Piano & Strings
DJ: Greenbelt DJ
Officiant: Spike Gillespie
Wedding Stationery: Wedding Paper Divas
I met with Chris and Amanda for a morning Engagement Session last week. Ahhhh, how I love morning sessions. It's usually cooler and the sun is shining a pretty, clean light allowing us different locations to shoot than in the evening. We had a great time and made stops at some very sentimental places for them- including the place where they first met and where Chris proposed. These two are so sweet with each other- and just seem to know each other so well. Enjoy!
Several weeks ago I got an email from Drew explaining that he had plans to propose to his girlfriend, and he wanted me to photograph it! I was SO excited- and only got more excited as I heard about his plan. I'll walk you through it as I show you the photos...
Drew had told Elizabeth for months that they had a special dinner for his work they had to go to. So Elizabeth bought a dress, was getting her hair done, and was almost ready when she got a call from Drew:
Drew told her he'd had to drop something off for a group project on the Texas Tech campus, but now his car wouldn't start. So, Elizabeth needed to come pick him up. Once she got there, he told her he'd lost the special pin his boss had given him to wear to the dinner...right in front of the seal.
Elizabeth hopped out of the car (shoeless- love it!) to help him look. As soon as she turned her back, down on one knee he went.
She was SO suprised- he had told her it would be at least December before he could propose. The next few minutes were full of pure joy, realization of all the elaborate lying Drew had done (nice job, Drew!), and total excitement.
I can't tell you how special it was to witness this moment in their lives. After being with these two for under and hour, it was clear that they are a perfect match...totally in tune with each other, excited about the future, and in love! I totally, absolutely, loved getting to document this story for them.
Congratulations, you two! I wish you all the best- through thick and thin!
"Whatever souls are made of, his and mine are the same."- Emily Bronte
Kinsey mentioned this quote in her Engagement Questionnaire I sent before their shoot- and it is so fitting for these two. Travis and Kinsey are definitely meant to be- they are so similar but at the same time their differences seem to balance each other. I loved getting to photograph these two!
They both have a love for old romance- and we were able to incorporate Travis's family's vintage car into the shoot. I felt like we'd been transported back in time. Hope you enjoy these images as much as I do!
Shawn and finally got to visit the downtown farmer's market here in Lubbock last Saturday (I tend to want to sleep in on Saturdays since I'm usually shooting a wedding)- and I was pleasantly suprised in more than one way. Fresh organic produce, a coffee bar, handmade soaps and other wares greeted me. And so did Heidi Knight- who owns the ever-awesome Tornado Gallery with her husband. After talking for a while, she introduced me to Lee Ware who is creating some seriously beautiful works of art in his glassblowing studio (Sandstorm Glassworks) behind the gallery.
One of which caught my attention- and I knew I had to share it with you all!
Lee is creating custom unity sculptures for couples. Instead of using a boring candle or sand (not always the best idea in windy West Texas), you can have a custom made, one-of-a-kind piece of art that was specifically created for you- and you get to take part in it! It's very simple.
You get to select the colors and combination of glass crystals, which Lee will ship to you. Mix them during your ceremony much like you would do with sand, and mail them back to him the the pre-paid envelope provided. He then creates your unity sculpture and you have something beautiful to remind you of your commitment always. Aren't they beautiful?
Above images from www.unityinglass.com, shot by David Ingram.
Lee invited me to come back this week to watch the whole process- and of course I brought my camera! Watching him (and Heidi- who is his assistant) create was completely mesmerizing- and such an involved and skillful process. I was amazed at the amount of timing, planning, and artistic sense that it requires. It is clear that Lee has years of experience by the intentional way in which he works.
To see more information and photos of Lee's work, visit www.unityinglass.com.