Alexis and Chris had their wedding at the beautiful Briscoe Manor outside of Houston.  I actually didn’t get to meet Chris until the big day but I immediately took to his sense of humor.  I suspect that Alexis has a lifetime of laughter to look forward to! Everything about their day was beautiful and it was a treat to capture everything for them. Here are just a few of my favorite shots… 

Awesome macro shot by my second shooter, Amanda below. For the love of the photo! The beautiful bouquet and table shots were taken by her as well.  

Another great shot by Amanda below….

We’re back! We have been busy catching up after such an exciting year and taking a little time out to celebrate the holidays. We’ll be posting plenty this month, including a “Best of 2009″ collection so check back often!

I’d love to start off 2010 by sharing some images from Suzanne and Jake’s Houston wedding, which included a reception at the beautiful Cohen House at Rice University. If I could think of one word to describe Suzanne and Jake, it would be magnetic. I couldn’t help myself from smiling as I watched these two together.  They are so head over heels for each other that it reminded me why I love what I do so much. During our engagement session, I got to meet Jasmine and Dixie, who are the other loves of Suzanne and Jake’s lives.  I think they are almost as crazy about their dogs as they are about each other! I am so happy for these two and had such a blast capturing their day. I hope you enjoy some of my favorite moments!

 

 

 

Tammie caught this beautiful shot while I was busy taking portraits of the newlyweds…Tammie also grabbed this shot of Suzanne dancing with her sister (below)

If any two people should get married every weekend, it’s Angelee and David. I love, love, loved being a part of their incredible day!  Angelee, a photography enthusiast, found me through the Wedding Photojournalist Association last year. It was “client love at first site” and I knew it would not only be comfortable, but also a blast creating images for them.  David and Angelee had been dating nine years when they started planning their wedding and I could completely relate to their story since my husband and I also dated a decade before getting engaged.  After waiting so long to tie the knot, they put together a stunning day, rich with emotion and colors characteristic of Indian weddings.  After their traditional ceremony, a reception was held at Houston’s downtown Petroleum Club.  I can’t thank them enough for entrusting me with their memories and I look forward to keeping up with the newlyweds as they embark on the next chapter of their lives. 

Beautiful shot by Tammie (below)

Awesome catch by Tammie right before the bride and groom are hidden under a sheet for a private moment.

After the ceremony, Angelee and David head back to the Magnolia Hotel to get ready for their evening reception.

 

 

Up until mid year we were still finishing up the blog, so we didn’t get the chance to share some of our early 2009 weddings. Fiona and Andre’s wedding was one of them and I’m excited to finally post some images from their beautiful garden ceremony and brunch reception at the Manor House at the Houstonian.  I got to know Fiona and Andre better during our engagement session and was really moved while watching them tie the knot in front of their closest friends and family.  They both have such elegant taste and everything was perfect (including the weather, but that was just lucky!) I’m so happy for these two and wish them a world of happiness. Here are some of my favorites from the day…

I first met Joel and his son Jackson a few years ago during a portrait session in Houston. I fell in love with their little family and was thrilled when Joel called me to take pictures for them again the following year in Galveston. This time I got to meet Joel’s partner Charles too. It has been awesome getting to know each of them through our sessions and I felt honored when Joel and Charles asked me to photograph their wedding in Los Angeles.  But after buying a house and getting ready for their big move to Chicago, Joel and Charles opted for a more intimate ceremony in Connecticut. Charles coordinated with me to come out and capture their small wedding and surprised Joel with the news. I admit, it was fun being “the big surprise”. We started in New York City and made our way by train to New Canaan, which is one of the most charming towns I’ve ever been to in the U.S.  It was a beautiful little ceremony and I felt privileged to be a part of it. I don’t think these two could be any happier and it is so evident that Jackson is over the moon to have Charles in the family. Below are a few favorites from the day. Enjoy!