Fun Find Friday

Are you as addicted to Etsy.com as I am? So while browsing today I found this:

This is such a cute and creative ring 'pillow' for your ceremony. I've never seen anything like it.

It's at this shop called Paloma's Nest. Here's the best part you guys -Caroline, the owner is local!

So you can get something one of a kind and support a local Austin artist as well. Win/Win!

Have a great weekend everyone. I have a busy few days ahead of me, so I'll be back with new blog updates early next week!

March 9, 2008: Ashley & Nathan

Ashley & Nathan! What better way to wrap up my weekend then with another wonderful engagement shoot? I was a little nervous before this shoot as Nathan and Ashley know a lot about photography and they were going to know if I was messing things up. But once I got over that, we had a great time. Their May wedding is going to be wonderful. I learned about lots of the cool details during our shoot.

Because I haven't mentioned it enough recently, I got all the best couples this year. These two are no exception - they are cute, perfect for each other and super fun. Thanks so much for all the trust and the fun!

Ashley and Nathan wanted to incorporate a cinder block into their images as it relates back to their first date. It's not my story to tell, so I won't tell it here, but it's really cute. I love stuff like this - making your shot personal is a great idea.

A little texture - what do you think? I normally don't do much of this, but was in the mood to play in Photoshop.

I looove this image.

March 8, 2008: Heidi & Clayton

Woo! Weddings!

I had a super fantastic time shooting with Tyler Schmitt this weekend for Heidi and Clayton's Texas Old Town wedding! Congrats you two and thanks for letting me be a part of your day. It was a joy to meet you and your families.

I got to hang out with the guys to start out. Here are some scenes from the Great 2008 Pocket Square Debate. I learned that I have no idea how a pocket square is supposed to be folded.

Receiving the all important text message that the Bride was on her way!

Groomsman

The Flowers

The First Look

Bride & Groom

Like they are the only two people on Earth...

Giggly Bridesmaids - the best kind.

Oh lens flare - I love you.

Right before the ceremony...

First Dance

Right after Dad gave his toast. He choked up a little bit and when he came over to Heidi's Mom, he said "I almost lost it there". Then she said "I know, but you did great." Awwwww.

Groovy DJ lights

If only Clayton had some personality, we could have gotten some good shots.....;)

Email Issues

Hello!

I'm having some intermittent email problems today, so if you have emailed me and I haven't responded - I'm sorry, I promise I'm not ignoring you.

Feel free to give me a call!

Shannon

And because I don't like to post without a picture.....Savannah and the vintage camera.

It's Our Privilege!

Did you??????

If not, go do it! Your one vote can make a HUGE difference in the smaller local elections (and the big ones too), so go make yourself heard!

In the way back machine...

Just for fun this leap year Friday, I thought I'd share something with you. My Uncle sent this picture to me the other day and I just love it. This is my Dad's side of the family, including the dogs, in the early 80's. I think we're in my Grandparents backyard in Ohio.

And yes, that is me in the blue terry cloth romper. (?!?)

There are so many things I love about this picture - my Mom's crazy hair (permed, of course), the 'stare directly into the sun at high noon' effect, my cousin's knee socks.

My favorite thing is that it's all the family together. We've always lived in vastly different parts of the country and I think the last time we were all together was at my wedding, so these photos are extremely precious to me.

February 23, 2008: Tina's Maternity Portraits

Tina's going to have a baby!

So her sweet sister scheduled a portrait session. I had a great time with Tina, her sister and her cousin. We did a few studio shots, which is a departure from my normal style, but very fun, and then we headed out to the park so we didn't waste the gorgeous day!

Thanks so much for including me Tina and I can't wait to meet baby Mia.

Site analysis tools can be hilarious. Wait! Where are you going? It's true!

I have a little tool that tells me what keywords people searched for that landed them here on my humble blog. It's always interesting and occasionally, very funny. My latest favorite is "sneezing 10 times in a row".

I'm sure my blog wasn't exactly what they were expecting, but I'm glad they stopped by! Now let's ponder why someone would be google-ing that...

Happy weekend everyone!

February 10, 2008: Elisa

Welcome baby Elisa!!!

I was supposed to photograph mom, Rita's, maternity portraits, but due to a bit of a rough patch towards the end of her pregnancy, we had to postpone. Look who I got to photograph instead!

Elisa is only 2 weeks old here and there is not a more alert and ready to take on the world little newborn around. I love newborn sessions!

Thank you so much for allowing me some time with your brand new family!!


I think this is her first "But mom!!!"

Dallas Ah-Choo!

Not that you asked, but I've been up in Dallas for the past few days getting the little one some Grandparent time and doing a little work.

I love seeing the family, but MAN are the allergies killing me up here! I just sneezed like 10 times in a row.

See you soon Austin - I missed you!

Cute pictures coming up this week.

Happy Valentines Day!

I hope you spend the day with someone you love! Here are some people I love a whole bunch.

Plus, my gorgeous Valentine's Day Tulips!

February 10, 2008: Carrie and Zach E-Session

This is Carrie.


And this is Zach.
They have the best time when they are together. We puttered around downtown this weekend for another fun engagement shoot. I am the luckiest photographer in town because I got all the best couples this year. These two are so funny and have the most cheery personalities. You have a great time being around them. They also were completely accomodating to all of my silly ideas. Thanks for the fun Sunday afternoon you two! I hope you picked someplace great for dinner!