This week I had the chance to hang out with and photograph Melanie & Kyle and their awesome dog, Spartan.  When Melanie first told me how good their dog was I was a little skeptical because mine is a little bit crazy, but she was right!  Spartan was the best behaved dog I’ve ever met and he seemed to enjoy just hanging out and having his picture made. Melanie & Kyle are such a sweet couple and I had a blast getting to know them.  They will be getting married at the Marty Leonard Chapel in Fort Worth and the reception will be at Stonegate Mansion in August.  I am very excited for their wedding day and I know it is going to be beautiful.  Please take a look at some of my favorite images from their engagement session.

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Last weekend I was out in Dallas for Justine & David’s wedding. They started the day by getting ready in downtown at different hotels. From the hotels they went to have a beautiful afternoon ceremony at St. Rita Catholic Church.  Justibe & David wanted to make the most of the time they had with their close friends so between the ceremony and reception we went to a lookout over the Trinity River to do some photos in front of downtown Dallas and then to the Belmont Hotel for some drinks with their wedding party.  Once the reception started at eM the Venue it was non stop fun. They had several surprises for their guests that included a choreographed first dance, the TCU Horned Frog, & confetti at the end of the night. Here are some of my favorites from their Dallas wedding.

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David putting on his dad’s cufflinks

Love this! David’s breath is taken away when he first sees Justine!

Tears during the maid of honors toast and laughter during the best mans.

The TCU Alumni

I loved this sweet rambunctious girl.  Lilly can run and we had to chase her down MANY times during her session.  So glad I had the opportunity to photograph her with Dad and Grandma.  Lilly looked spunky in the outfit I pulled from my prop closet, the black tutu and blue hair bow made her blue eyes sparkle.  Dad did a great job with bringing a very appropriate prop, sunglasses.  I hope to get to see this little one grow into a beautiful little lady.

You are never to big for a game of peek – a – boo!

I am in love with this image, why?  Because as sweet and adorable as any little girl may be most like to run, play and have a knack for bruises and scrapes.  I think this shot completely captures what being a girl is.

She is loved by her Daddy and she loves him back!

Too cool!

I absolutely adore the story of how Kristin & Brandon met. Even though they had grown up in the same town, lived less than 1 mile apart and gone to the same high school it wasn’t until they were in their twenties that they actually were introduced.  And how did they meet?  They were set up through their mothers who work together. It’s true what they say mothers always know best. Here are some of my favorites from their Fort Worth engagement session.

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I had so much fun last week when I shot Sara & Brad’s engagement session in Downtown Fort Worth and their new home they had just closed on. I actually live in the same neighborhood as their new home so we talked a lot about the area and I am so excited that for their wedding they chose to use many vendors from the same neighborhood.  I love how Sara & Brad were constantly making each other laugh and how they just enjoy being silly. Here are some of my favorites from their Fort Worth engagement session.

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Since Andrea & Garhett had done the first look they were able to go straight into their reception and immediately start enjoying the evening with their guests. Once the dancing started it was non stop until the end of the night. Andrea & Garhett were tearing up the dance floor. Randal Stout Entertainment helped keep it rocking all night long. The whole day was amazing thanks to the coordination of Jamie Lemke from Tami Winn Events. The day was completed with the following vendors.

Blooms Forever

Creme de la Creme

Del Norte Catering

Silver West Inc

Blushes Salon

Here are some of my favorites from Andrea & Garhett’s Granbury reception.

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Love these moments caught with Andrea & Garhett’s grandparents during the reception.

Ran into another one of our couples. Cacy & AC celebrate their one year anniversary in June.

Garhett’s brother may have shared a little too much information during his toast.

There was lots of amazing dancing. Check out one of the guests flying through the air.

I know how much the girls at Tami Winn Events enjoy the wobble so when Randal played it of course Jamie and I had to get on the dance floor.

Andrea & Garhett got married in a beautiful outdoor ceremony at the OW Ranch. It had rained the previous day so we were blessed with a rare cool day for TX in May. Andrea & Garhett chose to do one of my favorite things which is a first look. I love it because the bride & groom get to have a private moment when they first see each other and allows for more time to get photos of the couple and the bride & groom can head straight into the reception from the ceremony. Here are some of my favorites from the first part of Andrea & Garhett’s wedding day!

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Love the smiles on Andrea & Garhett’s face when they see each other for the first time.

Andrea in her beautiful dress from Bliss Bridal Salon

Andrea & Her girls also in dresses from Bliss Bridal Salon.

This was a request from the groom and groomsmen. I love how it turned out!

The flower girl and ring bearer wanted to clean up the flowers on the aisle instead of throw them down.

I had so much with Kylie & Brian at their engagement session and I am so excited to photograph their wedding and can’t believe I have to wait almost a full year to do so. Kylie & Brian are holding their reception at an art gallery in Wichita Falls so we wanted to incorporate that feel into the session. We started at the Dallas Arts District then headed to White Rock Lake. At White Rock Lake Kylie had her dog Sophie jump in some of the photos. For those who know me on facebook know what a dog lover I am so I love it when couples bring their fur babies to their sessions. Here are some of my favorites from their Dallas engagement session.

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Last month Stephanie & Nick got married on the beaches of Cabo San Lucas. Since they had a destination wedding they wanted to have a celebration in Texas with their friends and family who were unable to make it down to Mexico. They held their reception at the rustic Cross Timbers Winery.  There they enjoyed themselves as they dined, drank and danced with their friends. Here are some of my favorites from their Grapevine reception.

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I ran into several of our brides and grooms at this reception.

Lacie and Matt married May 2008

Ashley and Matt Married May 2010

Rachell and Adam Married October 2010

One thing Sarah told me she wanted from her wedding was lots of party pictures. I think I accomplished that since her family loves to party and even have a special song they love to sing and dance to. In fact they had Love Shack played twice during the night. Sarah and Aaron held their reception at The Ashton Depot, one of my favorite venues in downtown Fort Worth. I loved all the little touches they had at their wedding. They had several photographs displayed from their families past weddings and made sure every thing had a special little touch down to the forks they fed each other the cake with said his and hers. The night was kept rocking with the musical styling’s of Signed, Sealed, Delivered.  Here are some of my favorites from their Fort Worth reception.

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