Chris and Karen are getting married at an old theater, The Majestic Metro so we had fun trying our hand at some romantic comedy movie poster poses.  I can’t wait to see these in poster size in the big frames at The Majestic.

Now if you are ever in the Heights on a hot summer day be sure to stop in at Mam’s House of Ice for a Snoball. They are awesome at this Heights hot spot.  My favorite flavor is Wedding Cake, but Karen’s Tangerine was pretty tasty too.

The bluebonnets are no stranger to my lens but this was my first official engagement session among the blooms.  The lovely Karen gets all the credit.   She emailed me asking if we could include bluebonnets in her engagement session.  We decided to do a quick shoot weeks before our full engagement session to make sure the flowers were still in bloom.  No arm twisting necessary to spend time with these two!  They are so adorable together!

Amanda and Zan are getting married this weekend at Riven Rock Ranch in Comfort, Texas and I  can’t wait!

I really loved this. Baxter got in on the kissing action!

You guys are too cute and your dogs are so fun.  Congratulations!

The scene: a week before Christmas when it’s a combo of winter/fall in Houston, Texas.  The location:  the ever beautiful Hermann Park in the Medical center area of Houston. The subjects:  Nathan Lindstrom, a great friend and equally great photographer and Stephanie Persons, one cool chica who loves food like me and is always ready with a big hug and a smile.

They are prefect for each other and we have been hoping and waiting for this for awhile. I was thrilled when Nathan called me and told me his plans. I then jumped up and down with excitement when I found out he wanted me to photograph the event. I have photographed proposals before and it is so much fun. It means I get to photograph one more chapter in their story.

The plan was to hide the ring in a Christmas Pickle ornament. Stephanie and Nathan and friends had been playing a game where they hide the pickle ornament on the Christmas tree at his house and so he thought Stephanie might get a kick out of seeing one on a tree in the park. Nathan then carved and painted the ornament himself with a place for the ring inside. I went with Nathan to pick out the prime photo spot in the park and the waiting began. I dressed up in a hoodie and hid behind a newspaper waiting patiently for them to come along.  Very secret agent style!

Have a look at the fun that ensued.

Nathan poses for location test shots. I had to include his Stephanie reaction impersonations.

The actual moment. I love this!

The ornament in position and the hidden treasure.

I love the look in Stephanie’s eyes here and the fact that she is playing with the ring on her finger. Yes, Stephanie you never stop playing with the ring.  Even after eight years of marriage I still do that.

She couldn’t stop jumping. I love Nathan’s smile in the photo on the right. Can’t get much happier than these two.

The ring’s handmade hiding place.

Nathan had some friends hide out nearby with a guitar, flowers and cards. He had collected cards from her family to give to her right after he proposed sending their congratulations. It was very special. Good move Nathan.

Thanks again for including me in this very awesome time. And yes my disguise worked, Stephanie just thought I was a bum. I’m a sneaky one.

Congrats and I can’t wait to photograph the next chapters.

This has to be my favorite one. I love how the light highlights everything here. Great smiles all around help too.

This one makes me laugh! It is very much their personality. You guys make me laugh! Thanks.

I had so much fun spending the day at the lake with Theresa and Buddy. Congratulations!

Congrats!

I’d be remiss if I didn’t give a shout-out to Heather’s wedding planner, Cortney Zieky of BZ Events for always being on top of the details!  Brides, if you don’t have a wedding planner, please stop what you’re doing and hire an experienced planner NOW.   You won’t regret it and your other vendors will love you for it!

Heather and Rob, I can’t wait for your November wedding!

I love this shot, probably my favorite. I just love the pink wall at the Blue Star, yayness!

I love it when couples can have fun and be themselves.

Sunset brings such pretty colored light.

Ok, let me explain. Rob is a huge Star Wars fan and he brought along a fun prop as a bit of a joke, but since I’m a total Sci-Fi geek I loved it. I think Heather’s expression explains her feelings, but she was a great sport!

A few of my favorite shots…

Congratulations Kristin & Cody!!

A beautiful afternoon in Austin with Beth and Patrick, both KY natives, was the perfect dose of Kentucky for me. Beth, your accent makes me smile!

My favorite. I love the sun peeking in.

Another great one from the fields.

Wendi