This is my first Digital Watercolor. I’m happy to use this cute image to show off a new technique I learned at Texas Photography School!

(and, this one was especially fun with all the swirls of icing!)

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A while back, we were asked to allow a local wedding venue to use our photos of a wedding/reception for their “Featured Wedding” for the 2008 version of their website. We were thrilled and honored.

Today, I got a late and hurried phone call from the venue’s owner. She needs the images first thing in the morning because they also want to submit them to a magazine for their profession! wow!!! *blush*

I suffered several technical difficulties this evening (wouldn’t you know it) because the search feature wasn’t working on my computer. (what on Earth???). I was afraid that the images were misplaced. Through some recent projects, like the clients’ album, I knew the images couldn’t have gone far, but I couldn’t find them, either. Panic began to set in. I called my first backup storage facility; no luck[1]. I called our album designer; she had a few. I called my photography partner, Dennis; he had them all. yay!

Then just as we resorted to plan “b”, my wonderful husband found them on my computer. (again, what on Earth???). So, the wonderful Dennis is burning the images (he’d already started) and delivering them to the venue in the morning. I wrote the commercial licence (hope I got THAT right) and sent it to them by email.

So, crisis averted….and images on their way and on time! whew!

[1] Because of our online image hosting, all is never lost. We always have yet another copy of the images But that server/service is in California, so we couldn’t get them on such a short deadline.

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Hannah & John Bragg-Perez took a risk when they selected a January wedding date and wanted the formal photography made in the local park alongside the Comal river. But, Hannah wanted a Christmas wedding and was willing to take her chances. With unpredictable Texas weather, they got a beautiful spring-like day!

their rings, including the promise ring Hannah gave John

Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, New Braunfels, Texas

the brides family

Family “tradition” dictates that Roy, father of the bride, will escort his youngest kids down the aisle when they are too timid to go on their own. Here, he is carrying his eldest grandchild, Alex.

The beautiful day shined down upon the couple.

After the ceremony, we went outside for just a couple of shots while guests made their way over to the reception. I got these fun “spinning” images of Hannah. She loved the idea and was cracking up the whole time!

Now introducing, Mr. & Mrs. John & Hannah Perez!

We put all the kids on a train car for a great photo opp. Of course, most of them are too little to see over the seats!

And then, we put the entire wedding party on the car, too!

Hannah is holding the newsest member of the family, her niece, Caroline.

Hannah’s cousin, Maegan, brought note cards and encouraged guests to write notes and draw pictures. It was a blast to see all the funny things people said, like, “She’s Always Right!” and “Sometimes it is fun to sleep on the sofa, just never when they tell you to.” and “John, housework is your job, too.” Funny, there weren’t so many telling Hannah how to be a good wife….hmmmmmm……

One Czech tradition is the Grand March. Charles and Elain have been leading the Grand March for this family for years! The Grand March led into the couple’s first dance, surrounded by family and friends

While the bride and her father danced to an oldie, family and friends “she bopped” in the background!


Another Czech tradition is the Redovy (or Dollar Dance) where guests by a small shot of wine or whiskey and then dance briefly with the bride or groom. The songs just keep playing until no one is in line anymore. Its exhausting for the bride and groom, but gives them the chance to dance with everyone at the wedding and gives them a little extra honeymoon money.

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The new issue of Brazos Valley Bride is out!

Look for the cover story on
real Brazos Valley brides on pages 48 & 50.
featuring Jae & Brant Hickerson
and their wedding.

provided photography
for the event and the article.

You can also see an engagement image of Jae & Brant in the photographers’ gallery on page 26.

All of us at are proud and honored to participate in the gallery and cover-story. Thank you, Bryan Broadcasting Corporation for the opportunities. Thank you, Heather Moutray, for your support and guidance through all editorial processes.

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Allison & Dominic LaRocca-Der Tatevasion had a special and beautiful ceremony and reception in Bryan, Texas. They were surrounded by family and friends and tons of love and support.

A very tender moment occurred when Allison’s dad, who grew up traditional Church of Christ and had never danced before, gave his daughter the gift of a father-daughter dance at her wedding.

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Danielle & Marty Christenberry-Galow said, “I do” on a blustery winter day in Mt. Vernon, Texas.

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Jae designed these lovely Thank You cards based off the poses and images we provided from her wedding.

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Jae & Brant McNew-Hickerson said, “I do” surrounded by hundreds of their closest friends and family.

To Jae, Brant, and all the family and guests: thank you for including us in your wonderful day. We wish you many years of happiness.

-Lori, Dennis, and Lauren

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shot an amazing 07/07/07 wedding! Kim & Lance had an incredibly unique wedding that was also the funniest I’d ever seen. Attending a wedding at the historic Paramount Theatre in Austin was a once-in-a-lifetime event. It was perfect for this couple who’d been engaged since 1993.

With that in mind, is now taking applications for couples who are planning a June 7, 2008 (06/07/08) wedding. If your wedding will be unique and creative, would like to be considered for your photography needs.

The couple/event chosen will receive:
* a free engagement session
* 90 takeaway cards
* 90 thank you cards (with a photo from the engagement session)
* a print package consisting of enough 5×7 prints for everyone in the wedding party

To apply, schedule a consultation soon.

…because everything should be just

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Kim & Lance Witt-Parr (click to see images online) said “I do” in front of the big screen at the historic Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas. Their unique movie-themed event was led by their good friends in the industry and was, by design, the funniest and most entertaining wedding I’ve ever witnessed.

After a marathon engagement (since 1993) little elements like the maids’ and bride’s entrance to “At Last” were special touches that got the guests–those present in both body and spirit–in the right mood for this one-of-a-kind event.

What a great wedding memory…their names on the marquis
“Congratulations! At Last
The Wedding Kim & Lance 07 07 07″

As part of the decor for this event, we created “movie” posters from the couple’s engagement images.

Can you imagine a prettier setting?

Lance got ready in the leading star’s dressing room.

The couple’s dear late friend, Walt, was present in spirit.

“At Last”

“IMPRESSIVE CLERGYMAN
(clears his throat, begins to speak)Mawidge…mawidge is what bwings
us togewer today…
Mawidge, the bwessed awwangement,
that dweam wiffim a dweam…”
Yes, the officiant began the ceremony by quoting the wedding scene from The Princess Bride.

With this ring?

these friends made an impressive wedding team

sweet!

Kim’s bridal images were also made into a movie poster for display at the reception.

The couple are not only film buffs, but also life-long frog collectors.

Some of the movie reels that served as cake stands were almost 100 years old!

Rice? Not at this wedding. Popcorn!

and no movie-themed wedding would be complete without a movie at the reception
Guests were entertained by Ian Fleming’s From Russia With Love.

The marquis was especially impressive later that evening.

On Sunday, Lance, Kim and gathered at the State Capitol building and grounds for some formal photography.

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“…the family is so anxious about the pictures.  They were all so excited to see them actually at the wedding so I have a feeling once they come up, our family will be burning up you website….Thanks again for doing such an awesome job.”

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Shannon & Brad Maupin-Groves said loving vows to one another at the All Faith’s Chapel at Texas A&M University and then celebrated at the beautifully deocorated Brazos Center with family and friends.

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Maria & David Hernandez-Overstreet said, “I do” surrounded by family and friends at the Kyle House in Bryan, Texas.

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Amanda & Dusty Rash-McCartney said, “I do, ” on Saturday, June 9, 2007, at the Christ the Good Shepherd Chapel at St. Joseph Catholic Church and then celebrated in the Parish Activity Center with their family and friends.

a sweet text message from the groom while the bride was getting her hair and makeup done

they couldn’t have dreamed for a prettier day

the large altar made for a nice arrangement of their wedding party

awwwwww…..

such a gentleman!

a beautiful reception

what a sweet ending to their first dance

ready, girls? (looks like Monica is)

what fun we all had

the bride and groom had the “awesome” day they wanted.

Thank you, all, for a wonderful, fun-filled event!

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From your engagement session, make coloring pages for the kids’ table! This will be fun for both them and your adult guests!

This article on fototiler shows how to do this with Photoshop.

will happily create these pages for your from any engagement images purchased in 8×10 or larger sizes.

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