I Now Pronounce You... {Salado, TX Wedding Photographer}

Today I Marry My Best Friend, The One I Laugh With, Live For, Dream With, LOVE.

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What a beautiful couple!  What a beautiful wedding!  What a beautiful reception!  Can you tell how much I loved photographing this?  My goodness!

The bride is probably one of the sweetest, most likable people I have ever met, and her groom couldn't have been nicer.  Their wedding was superb. It just so happens that it rained that day, but let me tell you, it didn't dampen the spirit. The happy couple was surrounded by family, friends and so much love.   May you have a wonderful life together and thank you so much for allowing me to photograph your special day.  Enjoy your little sneak peek! 

It's a Beautiful Day for Photos! The Sun is shining…. {Leander, TX Photographer}

"It's such a lovely day for photos! The sun is shining and…"

Stop. Right. There.

Most clients have an image in their mind of the perfect photo. The sun is shining brightly, the sky is bluer than blue, and it's beautifully warm without a breeze. You wouldn't believe how many times I hear this.  You also wouldn't believe how many times I am asked to reschedule because it's a cloudy day.

No.  Believe me, you think that is what you want, but it isn't really what you want. You want your skin to glisten. You want your eyes to sparkle. You want your photo to be bright and lovely.  Yes.. I want those things too, but I want them in the shade of the beautiful clouds.

Full sun does wicked things to photos. It creates beastly shadows and ugly, bright, hot spots on the skin. It makes you squint like nobody's business. It washes out the colors and blows out the sky.  The sun can be evil when it comes to photography.

So, the next time you have your photos taken, don't look for the noon session in the full sun.  Go in the early morning, or in the evening just before the sun sets for the beautiful warm glow that the sun will give. Look for clouds and beautiful shade. If your photographer has a reflector or diffuser, that's even better!  Your eyes will be open, your skin will look lovely, and your photographer will thank you.

In the end.. it's a win/win situation!

The photo below on the left is a full sun photo with no retouching. Notice the harsh shadows, and bright spots on the side of her face and on her arms.  That cannot be fully corrected, even in Photoshop.

The photo on the right was take a few minutes later, slightly different angle,  the same location but in a different spot, using a big diffuser to block the harsh light.  Beautiful, even light.  This photo very has little retouching.

Which one would you rather see on your wall?  :)

Dannah & Matthew {Leander TX - Engagement Photographer}

This is my step-daughter and her wonderful fiancé.  They tagged along on a photo shoot and I was able to snap this impromptu photo in as the sun went down.  Dannah wanted a silhouette photo, and that's exactly what we got!

Happy 15th, Daniella! {Quinceañera Photographer | Kyle, TX}

I had the honor to photograph Miss Daniella's Sweet 15.  I love photographing quineañeras and this one certainly held up to any and all expectations.  The food, the dancing, the fun! So many loved ones were present and Daniella always had a big smile on her face, despite the fact that I was her shadow for the evening!  What a beautiful party it was.  Enjoy the sneak peek!

Mikey is turning 2!!

How I love capturing this sweet face! I've taken his photos every year since he was born (he's the little fella with the huge smile in the slideshow at the top of this blog!), so I've been lucky enough to watch him grow from a tiny little newborn to a rambunctious two-year old!
Here's a few photos from his session today.  Happy Birthday Mikey!

Miss A and her Quinceañera Photos! {Austin, TX Quinceañera Photographer}

I spent my afternoon with Miss A and her lovely mother, photographing the invitation photos and a few formals for her upcoming quinceañera.  This young lady was simply perfect. She knew what she wanted, was a natural at posing, and was open to any suggestions I had to offer.  I am really looking forward to photographing her beautiful quince in March.  Here are just a few of the dozens of wonderful photos I captured.  Enjoy!

I think it's time for an incredible SALE! {Austin/Leander/Cedar Park Photographer}

Hey everyone!

I think it's about time for a great sale.. since that is something I don't do very often.

So, for a very limited time I will offer 50% off any session fee! This only includes my time and all retouching of your photos, but no additional items.  Prints, CDs, slideshows, and all other additional items are available for purchase, as always.

This is a GREAT deal!

On top of that.. I'd really like to update my portfolio and possibly branch out into some new areas. So, not only am I offering 50% off all sessions, I'm also going to offer several sessions for FREE!

Here is how it will work:

I am going to give one lucky couple a chance at FREE Wedding Photography!  In order to enter, all you have to do is book with me at 50% off your wedding session fee, tell me 'your story' and why you deserve this wonderful gift of free photography.  This is an incredible chance to have all of your photos captured at no charge!  The best part is that everyone who enters, still gets 50% off their session!  The winner of the free wedding session will be announced on Feb 1, 2013!

I am going to offer free session fees for the first Quinceañera that is booked and confirmed with me.

I am going to offer free session fees for the first Newborn of 2013 that is booked and confirmed with me. *newborn must be less than 10 days old at the time of the photo shoot

I am going to offer free session fees for the first maternity session of 2013 that is booked and confirmed with me. This session can include your husband and your other children.

I am going to offer free session fees for the first Birth Photography session of 2013 that is booked and confirmed with me.

You have the potential to save hundreds and up to thousands with this sale! So don't delay, contact me and let's discuss how to best capture your special day! Don't forget to tell your friends too, because I offer credits for referrals!

*Destination weddings are not included in this sale.
*Any applicable travel fees for out of town sessions will still be required in full.
* All prints, CDs, and any other items that are included in my 'packages' are not included in this sale. This sale is limited to my time to capture your images, all retouching, and proofing.
* a small non-refundable retainer fee is required to secure your session.
* any retainers paid by the couple who wins the free wedding session, will be either refunded or credited toward prints/items, clients choice.
* other terms and conditions not listed may apply. Contact me for details.