Houston Family Photographers • Baby Benjamin 2012-05-11

I met Zoe at a a recent wedding vendor related function. You may better know her as The Cookie Girl! Her delectable cookies have graced many special occasions in the Houston area and she specializes in making custom confections for all kinds of celebrations. I look forward to featuring some fun items here on the blog very soon showcasing a fun idea for wedding favors. Zoe is a total sweetheart and she’s quickly becoming a great friend. I was over the moon to do this shoot with her and her beautiful family.

Just in time for Mother’s Day, here are some of my very favorites. Benjamin is going to melt some hearts with those baby blues!

Groomsmen Portrait: A Photo That Went Viral 2012-02-14

Who knew that a wedding shot captured over a year ago would today be making very quick rounds over the world-wide web. Thanks to sites like Pinterest and 9Gag, as of yesterday I have gained new insight into the term “going viral.”
 
So what’s up with this picture?
 

Alotta people seem to be wondering what’s going on here. As tempting as it is to leave it open to interpretation, I’ll oblige.
 
Girls, you know.
 

How many times have you been showing off that ring? Well…for the boys things go a little differently.
 
Picture the groom waiting for his pals to come  do the portrait shot post-ceremony. Groom stops to reflect on what just happened and looks down at his shiny-new wedding ring. Enter groomsmen who catch him in the act of reflection. In true guy fashion the joshing begins. Click! There goes my shutter.
 
Yessiree bob, these guys are genuinely this silly and I was absofreakinlutely lucky to catch all the goings-on that day. From the lost sock at the altar during the ceremony (forreals), to the guys poking fun at a very proud Mr. Groom looking at his ring. Here’s to all the whimsy and fun of wedding day. All days should be this happy.
 
Happy Valentine’s Everybody!

Photowrap Flush Mount Album – Diana & James 2011-03-25

Ok, so I’ve been flaunting images of this wedding in several places recently…on Facebook, on other marketing pieces around the web, and maybe even on my Twitter page – I lose track. But I have yet to post the full wedding on the blog…and the albums came several, several days ago. I was sooo excited when they came because I truly love how colorful, modern and just-right this wedding turned out. The albums were no disappointment. In fact, I’m ordering one for me this week because the studio just feels a little lost without it ever since I turned it over to Diana & James. ;)

So, without further ado (I need to find another phrase to replace that one, any ideas?)….anyway…here are some close-ups of the album!
 

 

 

 
I’ll be blogging the wedding photos next week and including some layouts of the inside of the album. I just couldn’t wait to share this!
 
 
 

IdoSave Promo 2011-03-30

I’ve had the pleasure of working with the folks at IdoSave this week to feature a great deal for engaged couples. IdoSave is a new approach to planning for a wedding, providing unbeatable savings for the savvy bride. Their goal is simple: “to take the ‘either/or’ out of wedding planning.”

Wedding vendors feature a great deal every week and this week it’s our turn! Check out IdoSave to sign up and cash in on weekly savings!

Wedding Sneak Peek – Elizabeth & James 2011-03-31

Laughter. That’s what I heard as I approached the bride’s room at Ashton Gardens. Sure enough, Elizabeth was surrounded by many giggly girls and women eagerly awaiting the nuptials. A little ways down through another corridor, James sat with his friends, a slight look of nerves on his kind face. So much emotion in one, single place. This is why I love weddings.
 
Elizabeth looked simply stunning – a real life princess. James had a special boutonniere made – a reflection of his nerdy inclinations. A fellow nerd myself, I was completely enraptured by the cleverness of this special touch.
 
It was a beautiful wedding and there are many, many great photos to share. While those go through the final touches of editing, here’s a couple to tide y’all over.  ;) Thanks for a great wedding!