Kate & John - Getting Married! Engagement Session - Houston, Texas
July 5, 2008 | Filed Under Engagement Sessions | 2 Comments | Add to Kirtsy!
Kate & John are getting married today!
We got together for their engagement session back in April, the weekend after Kate rode in the MS 150. I think it was so fabulous that she made the ride - it is on my list of things to do someday! When I first met with Kate & John, Kate told me how important it was that they include Bear Dog in their engagement session. Once I saw how cute he was, I completely understood!
Of course, just like all dogs at photo shoots, Bear was not willing to pose at all at first. I always advise to bring a handler for the dog and to bring two or three of their absolutely most favorite snacks. You know, the ones they always go for. What happens every time? They want nothing to do with those snacks. I can’t get them to look at me at all. So we decided to take Bear for a walk, wear him out a little bit. The original plan was to include him in a few shots and then take him to their friend’s house while we wrapped up the session. Instead, we walked Bear, walked around the nearby neighborhood, and used the yards that we found there as the backdrop for our shots. It was wonderful!
I’m looking forward to their wedding later today - I just know it is going to be beautiful!
Rated!
July 3, 2008 | Filed Under Fun Stuff! | Leave a Comment | Add to Kirtsy!
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!
Congratulations, Brandi & Donald! Wedding in Port Arthur, Texas
June 29, 2008 | Filed Under Wedding Photography, Weddings | 5 Comments | Add to Kirtsy!
Congratulations to Brandi & Donald! They were married yesterday in a beautiful ceremony in Port Arthur, Texas and had a fantastic reception afterwards in Beaumont, Texas.
(I’ll be adding more photos and details later today - but I just wanted to share this one right away in case they got to check in before heading off on their honeymoon!)
Brandi & Donald’s Wedding Day!
June 28, 2008 | Filed Under Wedding Photography, Weddings | Leave a Comment | Add to Kirtsy!
I’m so excited! It is Brandi & Donald’s Wedding Day! When I delivered Brandi’s bridal portrait and the above portrait from their engagement session on Thursday afternoon, we talked about how we can’t believe the day is finally here. She was so calm about it all too - I love to see that. They are such a wonderful couple, and I just know it is going to be a fantastic celebration of their love.
Elaine & I are heading over to Port Arthur and then Beamont today for the wedding and reception. I can’t wait to see Donald’s look when he first sees her in her gorgeous wedding dress. I just know he is going to be blown away.
You can see more of their engagement session from last December on 19th Street in the Heights in this post.
Come to think of it, it was later that same day that we were pulling out of 11th Street Cafe and I first spotted Clover and thought that it would be the perfect place for a studio. Now, six months later, I’m renting space from the owner and using it for just that, and Brandi’s bridal portraits were my first portraits taken there in the new space. How is that for everything coming around?!?
Bridal portraits and then photographs from the wedding after it all takes place!
Boudoir Mon Cheri´
June 26, 2008 | Filed Under boudoir | Leave a Comment | Add to Kirtsy!
Building a website never really stops - there is always something to do - but it is finally official, Boudoir Mon Cheri is now live! I’ve also added a “Boudoir” option in the navigation bar up above.
I decided to split up the two sites for a few different reasons. I realize that people sometimes visit this site from work - on their lunch hour, of course! But you wouldn’t want to be surprised by boudoir photos when you come here. I want to give people fair warning before they visit the site. Also, this site is very wedding focused, and most of my boudoir clients do want sessions to create photographs to give to their groom on their wedding day. But it isn’t just about bridal boudoir - boudoir portraits make a fantastic gift for an anniversary or birthday, too! And most importantly, a boudoir session is a very empowering experience for you! Who says you have to do it as a gift for anyone? Why not just do it to have photographs of yourself looking fabulous?!
Just a reminder, the boudoir pre-launch special is going on for just a few more days! The session fee is waived on all sessions booked by June 30, 2008! Just contact me using the form on the contact page, and we’ll get your session all set up! More details can be found HERE! (Uhm, Boudoir Mon Cheri was going to go pink. Instead, it went red. I couldn’t resist that brocade, and I love a deep, rich red!)
I’m still testing out logos over there, so if you keep seeing different ones, don’t be surprised. The official logo by the designer will be done in about a week or so.
Of course, I had to celebrate the changes over there with a new background and some color tweaks over here too!
San Francisco Bay Area, California Sessions Available in July!
June 25, 2008 | Filed Under Bridal Session, Engagement Sessions, Fun Stuff!, boudoir | 2 Comments | Add to Kirtsy!
What? Bay Area? As in California, San Francisco, and the Golden Gate Bridge? YES!!! For the first time in my life, I’m heading to California!
I will be heading out in July for a wedding up in Mendocino on July 21st. Since I will already be out there, I decided to make the most of it and leave two days available for photo sessions in the San Francisco Bay Area!
If you live in Houston, but have always wanted to have a destination Engagement Session or Day After Session in your wedding attire, it is the perfect opportunity! Fly out west and meet me in San Francisco for a session that is uniquely you! Live in the Bay Area and have always wished you could work with me but didn’t want to fly me out to you? Then now is the time - I am coming your way!
(You did know that I will gladly travel anywhere for a photo session, didn’t you?)
Session times are also available for Boudoir sessions! Have some girlfriends that you would like to gather up for a boudoir marathon? Let’s do it! A perfect gift to give to your special someone, whether on your wedding day, an anniversary, or just because!
I have session times available on Wednesday, July 23rd and Thursday, July 24th. Contact me right away to discuss details and schedule yours!
