When I arrived at Hickory Street Annex to photograph Ashley in her stunning wedding gown (current issues of fashion magazines in hand for posing inspiration) I had no idea what I was in store for. Once we started the bridal session, I realized I could have left those magazines in the car. Ashley had some serious bridal posing skills in her back pocket! I have been patiently (or a little impatiently) waiting to post these stunning beauties for a few months. Ashley and Brent’s wedding was yesterday in Dallas at Hickory Street Annex (sneak peek coming SOON!) so I can now.

Both of Ashley’s parents were at our session, so I did what I normally do…let them participate. These next few images, Ashley’s Father was holding the reflector for me. He’s a pro now Thanks DAD!

Helloooo, shoe goodness…Carlos Santana, you are a genius at many things including these shoes!

wedding dress :: alfred angelo

venue :: hickory street annex

wedding shoes :: carlos santana

Amy Karp PHOTOGRAPHY is proud to be a part of a very special tour of gowns. Brides Against Breast Cancer is coming to Dallas and you should GO!

******ADMISSION IS FREE!******

Join us at the stop on the Brides Against Breast Cancer Nationwide Tour of Gowns in Dallas, TX on July 23-24.

Local brides-to-be will have an opportunity to find their dream gowns while making wishes come true for metastatic breast cancer patients.

The charity wedding gown sale features hundreds of beautiful gowns donated by manufacturers, designers, retailers and individuals. Specific gown prices range from $199 and up, including hundreds of brand name and designer gowns valued up to $8,000. Tiaras, veils, crinolines and other accessories will also be offered. Bridal gown donations will also be accepted for gowns 2006 and newer.

Power Hour Preview Shopping Spree – $20 Admission per Attendee
Friday, July 23 from 10 a.m. – Noon
Order tickets at http://babcdallas.eventbrite.com/

General Sale – Free Admission
Friday, July 23 from Noon – 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 24 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Pre-register at http://makingmemories.org/bride_preregistration.html

Want to Volunteer? Register at http://makingmemories.org/registration.html

Three looks, three locations, one awesome Bride, one terrific make-up artist is what made this bridal photo session so incredibly fun! Dallas is filled with so many possibilities for great bridal portraits and we hit three of them. We started our day pretty early at Third Space, then over to Party Off The Grid and finally at White Rock Lake. Third Space has some incredible art on display and we took advantage and put Rachel right in the middle of it all with a vintage retro look. At Party Off The Grid we braved the heat and Rachel made it hotter sporting a fun edgier look. The last location at White Rock Lake in Dallas Shannon went with a more classic bridal look with pearls and a softer look. Who says you have to only have one look for your bridal session?

Venues :: Third Space, Dallas, Party Off The Grid, Dallas, and White Rock Lake, Dallas

Hair & Make-Up :: Shannon Caldwell, Something You

Photography :: Amy Karp Photography

Dress :: LuLu’s Bridal Boutique, Stardust Celebrations, Dallas

Shoes :: Christian Louboutin

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Erin’s wedding was last weekend (here’s a sneak peek from their wedding in Richardson) and here are her lovely bridals at The Dallas Arboretum. Spring was in its last few days of tulip season, but we did manage to have those gorgeous tulips in some of her images.

I can post these bridals because I saw Megan’s facebook status change to married! Whooohooo! Their wedding was on Saturday and I am So excited for Megan and Sherman. I was not able to photograph their wedding, but being able to work with her for her bridal session and engagement session was a true pleasure. Congrats to you both!

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Kimberly’s wedding is today and I am more than thrilled to share these bridals with you. As a wedding photographer, we are not obligated to keep the bridals under wraps until the wedding day, but as a courtesy most of us do so the groom won’t see the gorgeous bride before the wedding day.

As soon as I peeked Kimberly’s Watters wedding gown, I was instantly in love. The wonderful gals at Stardust Celebrations helped Kimberly to find the perfect wedding dress. I think The Mckinney Cotton Mill goes nicely with it as well Mckinney is just north of Dallas and I love shooting at The Cotton Mill. I seem to find new things every time I go.

A tattoo of the word “Imagine” in John Lennon’s handwriting…

I love my brides

Speaking of love….DiFiori really outdid themselves with this bouquet. I cant wait to see what they have in store for the wedding today. Rhinestones and Ostrich feathers…nice, Robin! helloooooo wind gusts…we love you

We shot Hailey’s bridals at the Las Colinas Canals and she is stunningly beautiful. I left a surprise in one frame…it was baby day at the Canals! Her wedding dress was made for her :: it must have been. It was the first dress she tried on too! I am so inspired by these girl’s dresses. They seem to blow me away each time I see them! I don’t think that effect will ever wear off. Brides are just fabulous!

Karen was more than prepared for our bridal session together. Her Aunt lives in Prosper, Texas and we shot her and Gary’s eSession there. I was shooting then and decided the bridals were going to have to take place at her house….I hope we are BFF’s now, because she has so many cool things to play with! If you see a tent in your backyard and lights flashing during the day, don’t be alarmed….you might have a photographer camping out! We were setting up the first scene when Karen shared the news we would also be playing with a horse! WHAT? That’s just crazy! I was so excited about this session! Karen, you are a superstar! I better stop now while my “exclamation!” key on my keyboard still works!!!

Enjoy these fun images as I am about to go rock Karen and Gary’s wedding!

So here’s the skinny. I am doing a promotion for some fun bridals – it’s titled, “Take Me Away, Amy!”.Why does Amy need to take YOU away? What’s your story? Just want some stellar images of you in your dress? I am looking for some fun stuff – show me yours!

I want to go here and I want to go there. Basically, my call my shots, I get to go wherever I want. This means you needn’t need a care for your pristine dress. No, I will not make you trample through the mud or go drive a fork-lift (although that does sound fun!). I want a bride that is fun, energetic and ready for whatever I throw at her (excluding the mud, again)!

So, blog-stalkers here is where you come in. I need brides to contact me – either married or not – with images of them in their dress and their story WHY DOES AMY NEED TO TAKE YOU AWAY?. If they have been married, please note….dress needs to still relatively fit.

I am looking for that gal, in that dress, for that shot!

Please email me for promotion details and what the winner will receive. I look forward to all the submissions! How exciting is this?!?!?!

Stay tuned to the blog for a great eSession coming up!

I have been shooting bridals like crazy, and it seems like I am just sitting on my rump playing with Sam-Man, but I have been busy. I am just having to keep it under wraps until after the Mr and Miss become the Mr and Mrs! I can’t wait to show you the latest bridals, but in the mean-time check out some of the old fav’s with some new Photoshop love on them.