Perspectives

Cayln and Brad are married - Part II

 

Ana's Bridal Session - The Parador

Ana got married back in September so I think I am safe posting these ;) We did her session at The Parador. I might have gotten a little carried away with black and white, but to be honest, I believe you can never have to many black and white images...

Isn't she gorgeous! The sun was in and out during our session due to a storm cloud, but it always said "hello" at the right moments.

Cindy and Cody are married! Part II - The First Look

One thing I LOVE is when the Bride and Groom agree to do a "First Look." What is a "First Look" you ask? Well, it's when the Bride and Groom decide to see each other before the ceremony. *Gasp* "Say what!?! Isn't that bad luck?" No. That is just something that they told the Bride and Groom back when arranged marriages were common. You can read more about it HERE.

There are several reason for doing a "First Look." It can help calm nerves and allow you to really enjoy that moment of seeing each other for the first time. But for me, as a photographer, what I really love about "First Looks," is that I get more time with YOU (the Bride and Groom)! What usually happens is that there are several request for pictures before and after the ceremony for family formals, bridal party, and other things.  The result is that the Bride and Groom forget to leave time for themselves. The "First Look" ensures that you get quality time in front of my lens.

With the "First Look", we make sure that there is time set aside for just portraits of the two of you, but before we even begin with your mini session, we help set up the moment when you first see each other dressed and ready to walk down the aisle. From a distance we capture that moment for you - the anticipation as the groom waits, the excitement as the bride walks closer to her future husband, and then the moment where the groom turns around and sees his bride - the moment where you see each other for the first time. Yes, it's almost like her walking down the aisle, but this way allows you to actually enjoy that moment. When you have that moment for the first time during the ceremony, it's hard to enjoy it. The room is full of people, the ceremony has begun, and you're distracted by trying not to fall off the alter (ok, maybe not the last part, but you get what I am saying).

But unlike seeing each other at the alter, once you're ready and he is finished telling you how beautiful you look, you both are whisked off to a private photo session with me again guaranteeing that you get quality time in front of the lens.

Also, since you, the Bride and Groom, have already seen each other, it also allows me to do all the formals that would have been done after the ceremony BEFORE the ceremony which means... MORE PARTY TIME! For the Bride and Groom, not me ;) 

Luckily, the "First Look" is becoming more and more popular these days and I have more and more brides that request or agree to do this.

Cindy was one of those brides that agreed to doing a "First Look!" and I absolutely love the reactions we captured for her and Cody. I don't think her smile could get any bigger. They were both truly happy to see each other.

Calyn and Brad are married! Part 1

Calyn and Brad were married on September 18th (yes, last year) in the cute country town of Crosby, Texas. Although, the day could not make up it's mind if it wanted to shine bright with sunlight or mute itself with a cloudy overcast, it did not stop their wedding day from being filled with joy, love, and laughter.

The day started off with the girls getting ready at the church with the guys arriving a little later for a few preformals...

 

Can you guess what groom suggested this shot?

Part II coming soon...

Calyn's bridal session

Ok, ok, I know I have neglected the blog! I feel soo bad, like I have forgotten to feed my goldfish for months. If I had a goldfish. I have so many weddings, engagement sessions, bridal sessions, and family sessions to post! I feel a little overwhelmed with it all, but I am going to do my best to bring this blog back to life! Starting with Calyn!

I absolutely adore Calyn! She found me through Terry, they work (well worked) together in the wonderful world of accounting. At the time, Her, Brad, and Terry were at the same company. Working long hours, and cursing out a certain private collage in the medical center (I nor they looked forward to that audit), oh fun times, fun times.

Calyn actually sent me two brides before she even knew me (one being her boss)! All she knew about me was from what I posted on my blog and what Terry told her. Thankfully she is trusting, has good taste (hehe), and I have amazing boyfriend/whatever, because he must of only told her positive things about me and not how whiny and bossy I can be :)

Calyn, YOU ARE AWESOME! You truly kept me laughing and I truly enjoyed working with you! Brad is a very lucky man!

The wedding is up next. No, really it is, I have it ready to go and will be posted tomorrow :)

And if I start to slack off again, don't forget there is always FACEBOOK!