Category Archives: Engagement

Jan 26 2010

Reunion at Fort Hood: Kimberly & Will

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Today was a very special day for me and a lot of families in Texas. I spent the whole afternoon in Fort hood with one of my clients as she waited to reunite with her fiance who has been stationed in Iraq over the last year. Now, I have photographed many weddings which are always very special and joyous, but it’s not every day you get to witness something so raw and emotional. It was an incredible experience and I was reminded of how much our soldier’s familys sacrifice every day. No matter what your political views are… you have to respect the sacrifice they have made for all of us. I’m so glad that Will, and all the others, made it home safely. So grab a tissue, sit back and celebrate LOVE. Kimberly & Will are getting married on July 10th 2010 in Austin, Texas. Congratulations and Welcome Home!

Make sure to check out the slideshow at the bottom.;)

Welcome Home sign at Fort Hood 1st cavelry Division.

Kimberly and Wills reunion at Fort Hood.

Soldiers returning from Iraq at Fort Hood.

Family holding We Love Will sing on the bleachers.

Kimberly running in to her fiances arms as he returns to Fort Hood.

Soon to be Bride and Groom and their new family at Fort hood. Welcome Home!

Will came home from active duty on Jan. 25th 2010. They are getting married on July 10th 2009.

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Jan 03 2010

Austin Engagement Photography: Danielle + Kyle

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I love to shoot engagement photos in Downtown Austin! Danielle & Kyle are getting married in Austin on April 10th, 2010. They were really fun to work with. We started at Butler park, near the Long Center, and made our way closer to Downtown Austin. I could not have asked for better weather! It was a perfect day and many people were out and about enjoying Austin’s beautiful parks. This was my first shoot with my new lens (70-200mm 2.8 IS) and I think I fell in love! Great lens! I can’t wait for the wedding!

Austin engagement photo with the City Skyline in the background.

Kyle proposing to Danielle on the Dock near Shoreline Grill in Downtown Austin.

Engagement photos near lady bird lake and Butler park in Austin, Texas.

Danielle and Kyle kissing in the trees near Auditorium shores in Austin Texas.

Engagement photo in front of the Congress Bridge in Austin Texas.

Engagement photography under the 1st street bridge in Downtown Austin

Danielle and Kyle holding hands at the Long center platform with the Austin captiol in the background.

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Dec 24 2009

The Proposal: Engagement photography at the Captiol

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This was the real deal people! Jeffery is a very romantic guy. He wanted to surprise his girlfriend by coming down to Austin to propose to her. They both live in Denver, CO but he called me up at the beginning of the week to ask me if I could document his romantic proposal in Downtown Austin. He flew in on Friday and we went downtown together to scout out the perfect location. We decided that the Capitol grounds in Austin would be the perfect setting for his surprise. After a nice dinner and a carriage ride through the streets of Austin, they ended up a the Capitol walkway. Meanwhile, I was hiding in the bushes capturing every moment! It was very exciting and challenging at the same time. IT WAS DARK! After all the excitement had settled, I came out of hiding to surprise her with a photo shoot! We had a blast and I am so happy for Jeffery and Gyovanna. Congrats!

Happy Holidays to everyone!!! Now is a time for family, friends and love. I hope you have plenty!

Jeffery walking with is soon to be fiance at Capitol of Texas in Austin.

Talking at the capitol, thinking about the proposal.

Jeffery down on one knee proposing to his girlfriend.

Jeffery putting the ring on her finger as she says yes.

Engagement photos at the captiol in Austin, Texas

Bling Bling on her finger

Engagement photo of a couple dipping in the captiol

Black and White photo of the couple on the capitol steps

Gyovanna looking into Jeffery's eyes.

Engagement photos in Downtown Austin.

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Nov 17 2009

Sarah & Christian’s Engagement Photos in Wimberley

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I love finding new and interesting locations for Engagement Session’s! Sarah and Christian originally wanted to shoot in Austin with the city skyline in the background but things didn’t work out as planned. Instead we went to a Private Ranch in Wimberley owned by one of their friends, it was simply amazing! It was foggy and a little rainy on that particular day but that didn’t stop us, we actually embraced it! There were soooo many awesome backdrops for the shoot. I had a great time hanging out and getting to know Sarah & Christian before their big Wedding day next October. I know their wedding is going to be amazing. Here are some of my favorite images… Hope you enjoy.

Christian and Sarah's engagement photos in front of the cabin.

Private Ranch in Wimberley

Love tree at the Blu Hole.

Two people in love.



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Nov 14 2009

GuestBook Design: Hien & Fred’s E-session

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I love shooting engagement portrait’s with all my clients because it gives us a chance to get some really cool portrait’s before the wedding and I love to design custom Photo Guest Book’s that they can share with all their friends and family on the wedding day. Here is one of my most recent design’s featuring photo’s from Hien & Fred’s engagement session in downtown Austin. They are getting Married TODAY!!! Congrats to both of you!

Click HERE to sign the Virtual Guest Book and be notified when the wedding photos are ready.

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