WPJA Quarter 3 Contest Time!
October 24, 2008 | Filed Under Fun Stuff!, Wedding Photography, Weddings | 2 Comments
I just finished entering my photos in the Wedding Photojournalist Association 3rd Quarter Contest! Now I have to anxiously wait for the results!
The above photo is one of my favorite entries. It is from Leah & Ryan’s wedding on September 13, 2008 - the day that Hurricane Ike hit Houston. We were in New Iberia, Louisiana at The Gouguenheim, the absolutely stunning venue for their wedding. Leah’s father had just come into the room where she was getting ready, and this was his response to seeing her for the first time. This moment was so palpable, so full of emotion, of his love for his daughter, his pride, him being overwhelmed by taking it all in when seeing her in her wedding dress.
I have to admit, by the time I got to this frame - I was crying too. Almost every wedding has a moment that makes me tear up, but this wedding day was so full of them. Some days I feel like I’m always gushing about how each of the couples I work with are so awesome, great and wonderful — but I truly mean it. I’ve been blessed to work with so many great people, and I’m so grateful to be a part of such an important day in people’s lives.
I say it often - I really, truly do have the best job in the world.
Spice Up Your Holidays!
October 21, 2008 | Filed Under Fun Stuff! | Leave a Comment
I first discovered Spice Paper Designs when I still had a space at the Two Be Wed Studios here in Houston. Every time I would go in, I would swoon a little bit over the Letterpress awesomeness. (Ok, so I sort of have a thing for paper products.) So I was giddy when I spotted the fabulous Holiday Cards that they are offering this year!
Even better, she gave me permission to share the special code here to get you save 15% when you order your cards by November 15th! Just mention “Early Bird” when you place your order!
If there is a photograph from one of our sessions or weddings that you would like to use for your holiday cards from Spice Paper Designs, and you would like to get a copy of it - all resized and perfect for the card of your choice - please let me know! (And of course - if you wanted to send me one of your cards when they are complete, I would be thrilled!)
Need a holiday card portrait? I’ll have several dates available later this month and in November for mini-sessions lasting 30 minutes, with 10-15 proofs from your session available to choose from for a photo for your card - whether you print them with Spice Paper Designs or someone else. Please use the contact form above to set up your appointment time! Sessions are $75, available in the Greater Houston area, and include the photo shoot, online gallery of proofs, and one digital file of your choice for printing. Other prints and files are available for purchase through the gallery.
Sunset Over Seattle
August 15, 2008 | Filed Under Fun Stuff! | 5 Comments
Our vacation to Seattle is coming to an end and I’ll be back in the office next week. We absolutely LOVE it here - the weather has been gorgeous, we’ve had the chance to visit with family and friends, and the photo opportunities have been incredible!
As we drove into Redmond, Washington last night from our visit in Bellingham (where I had a photo shoot for Success Magazine!) and Whidbey Island, we came around a curve and I realized that the mountain (Mt. Rainier) was out, the sun was setting, the full moon was rising — it was the perfect chance to get great skyline photos of Seattle! So we detoured to downtown Seattle, and the above was the result. It was so breathtaking — the photo truly doesn’t even do it justice! We stayed well past sunset, so lots more photos to follow on Flickr!
I’ll miss Seattle, but I can’t wait to get home and share some more of the fantastic weddings we’ve been blessed to be a part of this summer — and get ready for the fall wedding season that is quickly approaching!
Leaving On a Jet Plane…
July 20, 2008 | Filed Under Fun Stuff! | 6 Comments
I’m leaving in just a few hours on a jet plane — but I do know when I’ll be back again! (Ok, that was lame. It is late, and I just got home from shooting Kelly & Ian’s *fabulous* wedding - so try not to be too hard on me!)
I’m leaving on Sunday, July 20th to head to California for the first time in my life. Whee! I’ll be heading up to Mendocino for a wedding, then staying a few days longer so I can shoot with a friend next Saturday at his wedding. I’ll be catching a late night flight back to Houston on Sunday, July 27th.
I’ll be checking my email via the iPhone as reception will allow, and doing my best to respond as quickly as possible. I should also have computer internet access at different points on my trip. Feel free to write or call, and I’ll respond as quickly as possible!
Oh, and the sneak peek of Kelly & Ian’s wedding will be posted from California — we’re still downloading the cards right tonight!
Wholly Matrimony!
July 9, 2008 | Filed Under Fun Stuff! | 1 Comment
I haven’t been over here the past few days because I’ve been over there. Where? Wholly Matrimony!
Wholly Matrimony was started in 1998 by Robyn. As her life changed, the site lived a quiet existence. Her two sons, who are less than two years apart in age, took up all of her free time when she wasn’t busy taking fabulous baby photographs.
Meanwhile, my life changed too. I because immersed in the wedding industry. And I longed for the good old days, when WM! was alive and flourishing. (You know, when I wasn’t busy taking wedding photographs myself.)
Then, with a flash of brilliance, while I was visiting Florida in June, 2008 - I wrote to Robyn and asked her if I could take over WM! - and she said yes!
So now the static HTML site is moving over to a blog, with all of the content moving into place on the site. There is still a lot of work to do behind the scenes, but meantime - the blog itself is under way! Check it out!
If you like it, take the button and post it on your site with a link back over to whollymatrimony.com - and THANKS!
(Oh, and if you’re interested, submissions are being accepted for consideration. Let me know if you have something you want to share.)
Rated!
July 3, 2008 | Filed Under Fun Stuff! | Leave a Comment
I received the news yesterday that I am now a rated vendor with Wedding Wire, with glowing 5 star reviews!
Be sure to check out Wedding Wire if you’re looking for vendors for your wedding day!
