Jessica

Here is a teaser from Jessica's bridal session. She looked absolutely beautiful.

Updates

Saturday is the beginning of a very busy next couple of months.

Saturday - Johnson & Gilfillian Wedding
Sunday - Ridley Bridal Session
Tuesday - McCoy Bridal Session
Wednesday - Amber Taylor Senior Session, Hardin Jefferson
Friday - Hull Daisetta Prom

Please be understanding that I may not answer when you call. I do not take calls in the middle of a shoot. Please leave a message and I will return your call ASAP.

SENIORS
Do not wait until the last minute to schedule your session. *New this year* Senior sessions are available on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays.

Give yourself enough time to have prints back to include in invitations.

Matt & Stephanie

Last month I had the privilege of shooting an old friend of ours wedding. Josh and I spent the weekend in Columbus, Texas. We had a great time.

(part 1) more pictures to blog about later

A Nice Surprise

God works in mysterious ways.

Yesterday I had stopped by Adairs, a local flower/gift shop in Liberty, to visit with Pam & Linda. I was looking at all the fresh flowers and said "I wish someone would send me flowers."

A short while later I received the most beautiful gift. An amazing arrangement from Adair's. Attached was a message from Charita and Kyle. I was speechless. It was so ironic.

The flowers were beautiful, the message and gesture were perfect.

Charita and Kyle--you have no idea how much the beautiful flowers meant. You are too kind. Thank you again.

Adair's & Company (designer: Linda)

I blog stalk Amy Wenzel

While blog stalking last Tuesday I read that one of my favorite photographers, Amy Wenzel, was offering a workshop in June. Of course my first reaction was "I'm in! Where do I go to sign up?"

After talking it over with Josh, he of course explained all the reasons why I should go. Feeling guilty for the amount of money I would be spending, I held off.

I pondered daily. Would it be worth the money I would spend in registration, air, hotel and rental car?

Thursday, as I was blog stalking, I noticed that the workshop only had three seats left. I quickly booked my seat. After all the excitement I sat wondering if I had made a good decision. "Of course I did!"

Josh came in from work and I quietly told him the good news! That I had taken his advice and decided to go to Grand Rapids, Michigan!

On a whim I decided to text my new friend Sarah Shalley and see if "by chance" she wanted to go to the workshop. "I just booked a workshop in MI. Go with me--it will be fun!"

*Side Note...I met Sarah this summer at David Jay's Houston Free to Succeed Tour. We immediately hit it off and have been learning from one another ever since. Sarah was a huge help by second shooting for me at a wedding in November.

We exchanged a couple of text messages and even a phone call. (not to stress her out but by this point there would have been only 2 seats left).

Needless to say I received a text later that night..."I booked"

I am super excited! I cannot wait! Sarah--I am SOOOOOOOOOO excited that you decided to go! We are going to have so much fun!

Charita

Charita, I had a wonderful time at your wedding! The wedding was beautiful and you were stunning! Your hair, your dress and jewelry were perfect! I hope to have a "after" bridal session with you.

Everything was absolutely perfect (with the exception of my stupid self breaking a flash).

Charita and Kyle--thank you for sharing your special day with me.

Here are some pictures of the beautiful bride. Wedding post later this week.

Random

As I sit here I find my heart mixed with emotions.

I had a good and bad wedding experience yesterday. The bride was stunning. The ceremony was beautiful. Yes, it was cold...but the sun was shining.

(the bad...) At the end of the evening I had "another" flash go crashing to the ground. Yea. It just made me sick to my stomach. I always think to myself, "wow that was $ down the drain."

My helper got sick at the last minute and my wonderful husband stepped in. Thank you Josh for being my sidekick. I could not have done it without you.

I sat in my pj's all day today. I slept in, edited pictures, edited pictures, edited more pictures. It felt good to stay in and enjoy spending time with Josh.

Post are much better with a picture.

I never shared this beautiful family I shot on Christmas Eve. Miss Ava is such a cutie!