Jenna’s Senior Portraits

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Hello there! Let me introduce to you to an awesome Senior, Jenna. Jenna is a sweet young woman. She sometimes watches Sam when my dear husband and I go out on date night. While I was editing these images, Sammy kept saying, "that's JENNA!". We love her. When I am not shooting weddings, I absolutely … [Read more...]

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Emily’s Bridals at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden

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Emily and I went to the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens with her Mom to photograph her bridals. I just love it when the mothers are present for this special time. Its a real bonding experience for mom and daughter. Some even offer to help out with the session. They hold reflectors, pull rolling camera … [Read more...]

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Andrea & Paul’s Wedding Portraits

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Andrea and Paul's wedding in Plano, Texas at Event 1013 has arrived and I am FINALLY able to share this gorgeous session with you. They really are some of my favorites. I talked with Andrea at our initial wedding consult and ideas about what she and Paul envisioned for thier wedding photography … [Read more...]

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Bianca and D’Marcus are Engaged!

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I first met Bianca and D'Marcus when Lauren (a fabulously brilliant Dallas Wedding Planner) introduced us. Bianca shared some amazing ideas she had for her wedding and their portraits sessions. She even created a board on Pinterest JUST for me. A few emails and lots of ideas later, we scheduled the … [Read more...]

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Raegan’s Bridals at the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas

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I absolutely love bridals.....I keep them under wraps until the wedding day because of the big reveal. Today is Raegan and Matt's wedding, so its time to let these beauties loose! This bridal session was at the beautiful Adolphus Hotel in Dallas Texas. Raegan originally scheduled a session with me … [Read more...]

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Nicole and Clifton’s Fort Worth Engagement Session

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Nicole and Clifton greeted me in the parking lot of the Forth Worth Stockyards with two cute doggies, several heart shaped balloons, and a gorgeous vintage chair from Rent My Dust ready for some portrait fun! I love how natural the chair looked in this setting. We (Clifton) carried the chair around … [Read more...]

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Film from 2004 :: I think I need to reshoot this location….

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I want my images to have more of film look. I needed to do some film research so I decided to go back through some of my film images. I shot these in Cozumel Mexico in 2004 and it was great research AND it made me want to go back. Doesn't this water just look amazing? … [Read more...]

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Introducing Baby Cate!

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Photographing weddings usually has me thinking about wedding veils and bow ties. I had a chance to think about Tu-tus and butterflies for a bit for this portrait session. The room's walls were splashed in a pretty pink hue. They screamed IT's A GIRL when I walked into baby Cate's room. I have known … [Read more...]

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We Decided to Hire a Family Friend to Shoot Our Wedding….

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This is strictly an information post only. This is my opinion and you have the right to agree or disagree with it. I posted about second-shooters and their important role a couple of months ago and had a great response. Thought it might be great to have a little insight on this as well.... I have … [Read more...]

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Rebecca and Troy’s Denton Little Chapel in the Woods Wedding

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Rebecca and Troy's wedding was a very intimate ceremony just outside of Dallas, Texas in Denton on Texas Womens University's Campus at The Little Chapel in the Woods. This is a very beautiful chapel and the light completely sets the mood of the place. The stained glass windows went on forever and … [Read more...]

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Christine and Jeff’s A&M Gardens Wedding in Azle Texas

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The weather could not have been any more perfect for Christine and Jeff's gorgeous outdoor wedding at A&M Gardens in Azle Texas. When I started the drive from Dallas to Azle and read the thermostat in the car and the outside temperature was 86 degrees, I almost did a doughnut in the nearest … [Read more...]

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Ashley and Brent’s Hickory Street Annex Wedding in Dallas

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I am excited to share the wedding of Ashley and Brent with you. We started off photographing the day at Hickory Street Annex and Aloft in Dallas (the groomsmen almost got to stay there due to a bomb threat), then we headed up to Allen for the ceremony at the gorgeous St Jude Catholic Church, then … [Read more...]

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Gia & Chayson Underwater…

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Gia gave me the honor to turn the camera on her and Chayson a few weeks ago during an underwater marathon. She slipped back into her wedding dress and we dunked ourselves and showered them with some gorgeous sunlight. … [Read more...]

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Leigh Underwater Portraits

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Leigh was the winner for the underwater portrait giveaway we had on Facebook! She got the works....and we brought a dramatic fashion approach to this session! What – Underwater Portraits (set aside at least 3 hours of your day. the underwater portion will be approximately 1 hour. up to 2 people … [Read more...]

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Jill & Patrick’s Intimate Wedding in East Texas

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I am excited to share the beautiful wedding ceremony of Jill and Patrick with you. Being asked to photograph a wedding in a small town in East Texas where I grew up, is exciting. Being asked to photograph an intimate wedding in a client's home where they grew up with only close friends and family … [Read more...]

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Stacy and Sean’s Engagement Session

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Stacy and Sean's engagement session was in and around Downtown Dallas. We photographed uptown, downtown and all around. I like to treat engagement portraits like a first date. I get to know the couple and how they interact with each other. They get to know me and its a fun time.  After Stacy and … [Read more...]

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Jake’s Senior Portrait Session

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Today I am so happy to share with you the senior portraits of Jake! He is so kind, so cool, and so handsome. I believe that what is inside is what makes you truly beautiful. Jake is a kind soul that likes to laugh and make others around him smile too. I have known him and his wonderful family for … [Read more...]

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Underwater Wedding Day-After with Vanja sneak peek!

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I made it to the surface again to post a few more images from another underwater photography session. I find myself holding my breath underwater instead of using the scuba gear. I soon realize I can breathe, but its fun to see how long I can make it with my clients. Vanja and her husband were such … [Read more...]

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Beat the Heat – Underwater Session Giveaway!!!

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  I am happy to announce I am teaming up with some fantastic people to bring you a once in a lifetime portrait session. Well, maybe not once in a lifetime, but you get the idea...its such a HUGE giveaway! We are in Texas and its hotter than you know what here, so in order to beat the heat, … [Read more...]

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