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Erin and Colby – Wedding at Hollow HillWeatherford, TX

June 8, 2017 Amanda McCollum

They say it’s good luck for it to rain on your wedding day. Well, I say it’s even better luck for it to rain and then stop just in time for your outdoor ceremony! That is exactly what happened for Erin and Colby. It was raining off and on all morning and they were considering moving the ceremony inside, but it finally stopped and it was absolutely beautiful! The grass wasn’t even wet. Erin looked stunning as she walked down the aisle arm in arm with her dad. Her dress perfectly complimented her outdoor space and her boots were just the icing on the cake. Colby teared up as he saw his bride walking toward him and when she arrived next to him, gave him the cutest smile. With a backdrop of green trees behind them, they said their vows and became husband and wife! It was the perfect setting. Then it was time to party! After dinner, the guests made their way into the barn for dancing and cake! Erin and Colby spent the evening enjoying time with their friends and family just dancing until it was time for them to head out to begin their new life together! Congratulations to Erin and Colby!

-Amanda

Thank You to all of the vendors who helped make the day so special!

Event Coordinator – Two Girls in Pearls

Hair & Makeup Artist – Love + Pout: Fallon Farmer

Bridal Gown – Pence and Panache

Cake Artist – Celebrity Cafe & Bakery

Entertainment – DJ Scott Smith

Bailey – Class of 2017Senior Portrait

November 22, 2016 HS Seniors

It is so fun to get a beautiful young lady in front of my camera to celebrate her senior year! Bailey is the cousin of 2 of my past brides so I was super excited when her Mom asked me to be apart of this special time in her life. Bailey is a Senior in Kaufman and is a dedicated girl that is smart and sweet and looking forward to college next year. When she isn’t working hard to graduate early she can be found hanging with her friends and loves to hunt! Their family are also HUGE Dallas Cowboy fans – they are America’s team! It’s a good year to be a Cowboys fan so Bailey sported Dak Prescott’s #4 Jersey for some of her photos. We explored some nature areas and a bit of the stockyards for her photo session. I loved Bailey’s sense of style and her gorgeous smile!

Congrats on your senior year!

-Tracy Autem

Kailey & Sam-Engagement SessionFort Worth, TX at Stockyards and Botanic Gardens

May 9, 2016 Engagement Photos

I loved getting to spend some time with Kailey and Sam before their September wedding. We started their session in the Fort Worth Stockyards where they had dinner on the night they got engaged. We then went to the gardens and it was so nice bc we practically had the place to ourselves. Here are some of my favorites from their engagement session.

Sarah Rizy

Michelle and Alex – Wedding at McKinney Flour Mill

August 25, 2015 Amanda McCollum

Michelle and Alex were married a couple of weeks ago at the McKinney Flour Mill. This couple is so beautiful and inspiring. They have made it through so much together, with Michelle battling cancer, you could just see how much love they have for each other as their wedding day finally came. Not only did the two of them join together to become one, but with Michelle’s daughter, Tiera, they became a new family. Alex not only said his vows to his new bride, but also to his new daughter. There was not a dry eye in the room while he was placing a very special ring on Tiera’s finger to symbolize that they are a family. You could see so much love between the three of them and how happy they are to be a family. After the very touching ceremony, it was time for the reception where Michelle and Alex got to spend time catching up with friends and family and the kids took over the dance floor! Those kids were loving it and having a blast out there! At the end of the night, Michelle and Alex shared a very special private dance where they could spend just a little time alone to enjoy each other and their reception space. They were then sent off with glow sticks to start their new life. Congratulations you two!

– Amanda

Thanks to the vendors!

Venue – McKinney Flour Mill

Bride’s Gown – LeAnn’s Bridal

Bridesmaids Gowns – Alfred Angelo

Cake Artist – The Cake Stand

Entertainment – DJ Brent

Hopkins Family – Cedar Hill State Park Extended Family Mini Session

November 21, 2014 Extended Families

It is always fun to get an extended family in front of my camera. It is so important to document your kids well beyond their child years and this Momma called me up to just that. We photographed their daughters wedding a few years ago so it was great to catch up and get them an updated family portrait. I loved their sweet granddaughter who was a complete ham for photos. Cedar Hill State Park’s Penn Farm was the perfect backdrop for their mini session!

Take it to heart and plan ahead and look to gather your family for an heirloom portrait like Sara did.

-Tracy

Jennifer & Adam-Engagement at Stockyards and Eagle Mountain Lake Park

October 30, 2014 Engagement Photos

Last week I got to spend time with Jennifer and Adam for their Fort Worth engagement session. We started at the Fort Worth Stockyards where we had fun walking around and trying to dodge the cattle drive. We then drove to Eagle Mountain Lake Park that has a great rustic country setting. At the park Jennifer and Adam demonstrated some dance moves they promised I will see at their June wedding at City Club. Here are some of my favorites from their session.

Sarah

Love this one of Jennifer & Adam attempting “Serious faces” but Jennifer is beginning to smile bc she can’t hold serious.

Reese is ONE! Family Portraits with Rustic Barns

October 29, 2014 1st Birthday

This year has flown by, I can’t believe Reese is ONE! This sweet thing has just grown into a beautiful little lady and I love her blond hair that is starting to get little curls! Mommy and Daddy joined in for some family photos at Eagle Mountain Lake Park. We also did some one on one pics with their princess. Happy Birthday little one!

-Tracy

Josephine is ONE – Family portraits at Eagle Mountain Lake Park

October 28, 2014 Portraits

So excited about this little girl and her sweet Mommy & Daddy! This was my first time to meet this family as they just recently moved back to the area with their little angel and she is celebrating turning ONE! I love her name, It is the name of my own daughter we are expecting in March so of course I was smitten from the moment I met her. Little Josie is just in love with her Daddy and he makes her laugh and smile from ear to ear! Thanks for coming out for our fall mini’s and we hope to see you guys again so we can watch this little one grow into a BIG girl!

-Tracy

Scott David is ONE! Family portraits at Rustic Eagle Mountain Lake Park

October 27, 2014 Portraits

Little Scott is ONE! His birthday party was this weekend and I am SO very excited to share this awesome session at the rustic barn area at Eagle Mountain Lake Park. This spot with its fence lines, barns and simple backdrop fit this little guy and his family perfectly. They brought along a truck that was his dad, John’s as a baby and it was cute to watch Scott play with it probably just like his Daddy once did. He also donned some Baylor Bears clothes and his favorite, Mickey Mouse, so we could see all the things this guy is about at this stage in his life. I have so enjoyed going on his first year journey with him and watching Mom & Dad grow as parents. It’s the best to see my once bride and grooms become such amazing Mommies & Daddies!

-Tracy

Jamie & Garrett Engagement at Fort Worth Stockyards

April 9, 2014 Engagement Photos

I met up with Jamie & Garrett last week at the stockyards for their Fort Worth engagement session. I am excited for their wedding in August. It will occur on a very special date close to their hearts. The two year anniversary of when Garrett called Jamie for the first time. Here are some of my favorites from their session.

Sarah Rizy

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