Brendan just finished law school and Carly is a school teacher working in the private sector.  Carly knew exactly what she wanted for their special day and I hope  it is all that she expected (plus a little extra.....).

We had a super fun time together and we will travel to San Antonio for their wedding taking place at The Witte Museum....should be special.  For now here are a couple of my favorite shots from the engagement session:

I had the pleasure of documenting these two before they were married with an engagement shoot down in Galveston (pre-IKE).  

We had talked so much by the time the wedding got here that I felt as if I was part of the family party.  I always strive to make my clients feel comfortable in order for them to show their true emotion but with Elijah and Shawnna it was like I was shooting at my good friends party or something.  We had a blast and these two were just as spontaneous as on the day of their engagement session.  I loved the laid back atmosphere and am truly lucky to have been able to spend the day with you guys!






Sparks were certainly flying.  I had the wrong settings, but think this shot is an example of how fast the time went by this evening.

I love any opportunity to do a bridal shoot and I think they are so important for brides.  I was really happy when Shawnna said she really wanted to do a bridal shoot as I had not had the opportunity to do very many and also because she is such a great subject!  People are always mezmarized when see brides out running around in their wedding dress and she definitely turned some heads that day. 

 

Shawnna is an upcoming photographer in the wedding business and I have been fortunate enough to have her tag along with me on a few shoots.  I really wish her all the best in her business and will have to update this post with her website info when she finally launches it!

 

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Hmmm, lets see...Amanda called me one afternoon saying how much she really loved Jill's engagement shots (previous post).  We talked for quite a little while and she said something that I will never forget, "We are getting married in Napa next month." As my mind raced with excitement she asked if she could schedule me for an engagement session.  I of course accepted and after deciding on a date for the engagement shoot I asked her, "Well what about the wedding.  What is the date so I can see if I have it available?"  Man was I disappointed to find out she had already booked and placed a retainer for a photographer at the venue in Napa ("before I met you of course", she said).  

A few weeks later I had the pleasure of meeting Amanda, Todd and her son.  We had a blast out at Memorial Park in Houston (see the shots below).  I saw Amanda recently at Jill's wedding and she mentioned how she wishes she had known about me before booking the photographer for her wedding, and I responded loudly, "ME TOO!!"

Anyway, onto the photos:

She had very real expectations and I was honored to be apart of this great family gathering!  The wedding took place at the historic Galvez (http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/GLSHG/main.wnt).  The party lasted all night and the band was amazing.  The candid party shots are some of my favorite yet.  I hope I get the opportunity to document some more action at the Galvez as I really enjoyed myself and the creative options are endless.





You would have thought these two were the bride and groom!  What a gorgeous couple.




It's not what it looks like, I promise!!