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November 2024 – Image of the Month – A breather

Sometimes, occasionally, a moment presents itself. The bride took a break from dancing and plopped down to change her shoes. Not before she reclined, took a deep breath, and returned to the fun. The picture encapsulates my love for the craft. You never know what might happen. You just hope a moment presents itself. I…

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Hotel Emma Wedding Reception | St Peter Prince Ceremony | San Antonio

Marcella and Diego’s wedding, photographed a few weeks ago, was both intimate and beautiful. It began at their home in the historic Monte Vista area of San Antonio, Texas. The wedding ceremony occurred at St. Peter Prince of the Apostles Catholic Church, followed by a candlelit dinner reception at Hotel Emma’s Supper. I love fall…

A jealous flower girl stares down her sister in a pink room
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October 2024 Image of the month – The Pink Wall

October 2024 – Image of the month ~ The success of any photograph depends on three things: composition, light, and storytelling, but the storytelling aspect gives a picture its real power. My aim in wedding photography is to use the medium’s unique ability to captivate and narrate a compelling story within a single frame. This…

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The Red Berry Estate | Wedding Reception | San Antonio, Texas

Maryam and Wilson had a beautiful wedding celebration at The Red Berry Estate in San Antonio, Texas. I’m grateful to the amazing wedding planner Diana Boucher for introducing me to this lovely couple. Don’t they look stunning! This summer has been rather hectic with numerous weddings, photo shoots, and family fun, so it’s no surprise that I’m a…

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September 2024 – Image of the month

September 2024 – Image of the month. As we enter the later part of the year, I like to review the images I’ve captured and think about what I’d like to add to my portfolio. Going over a batch of my favorite photos, I was struck again by how, given time, images take on a life…

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Cave Without A Name Wedding Ceremony – Bonnie + Gabe

Cave Without A Name Wedding Ceremony ~ Bonnie and Gabe’s gorgeous wedding ceremony was underground at Cave Without A Name – a natural cavern in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, just a few miles from Boerne. It just so happens, not coincidentally, that their ceremony was on her favorite number, July 27! The…

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McNay Art Museum Wedding | Susan + Jaime

Wedding ceremony at the McNay Art Museum, San Antonio, Texas ~ In 2018, Jaime and Susan crossed paths during their deployment to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, in the Horn of Africa. Susan had just returned from an overseas assignment, and Jaime was gearing up for redeployment in a matter of weeks. However, their introduction took place…

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Elopement in San Antonio, Texas – Ryan + Lauren

Ryan and Lauren gathered for their last-minute elopement with a few friends and family at Travis Park Church in downtown San Antonio, Texas. They look so good together! Thank you to the St Anthony Hotel for permission to shoot around their gorgeous spaces. Then it was off to the corner Panaderia for a delicious Sunday…

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Stunning Wedding at The Veranda in San Antonio, Texas

I’m so happy for Warner and Andrew, who tied the knot just weeks ago! They met at a running club in Houston – wow – very old school. Most of my couples meet online! The Veranda in San Antonio is a gorgeous venue and holds a special place in my heart. It is a stunning…

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The St.Anthony Hotel Wedding and Reception – San Antonio – Tyler + Nick

Tyler and Nick’s wedding day was an absolute dream to photograph! The Travis Park Church and The St. Anthony Hotel in San Antonio, Texas, provided the perfect backdrop for their special day, and I was honored to be chosen as their photographer. Tyler’s mother, Cindy, referred me to the couple – thank you. Tyler and…

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The Grand Promenade – Chris and Michael – San Antonio, Texas

Working with Michael and Chris since July last year was an absolute pleasure. I can confidently say that they make a truly amazing couple!We kicked off their wedding day by getting ready for photos around the block at the Hyatt Regency in downtown San Antonio while their friends and family started streaming into the penthouse…

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The Cave Without A Name Wedding Ceremony | Boerne, Texas

Taylor and Tim tied the knot a couple of weeks ago! Nine years ago, the newlyweds met on Tinder and their first date was a coffeeshop in the Stone Oak area. They tied the knot at The Cave Without A Name, located just eleven miles northeast of Boerne, nestled in the beautiful, rolling hills of…

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Wedding at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort

Arielle and Zach’s fall wedding was truly one for the ages, held just a few weeks ago at the JW Marriott Hill Country Resort in San Antonio. We began the festivities at her parents’ world-famous New York diner, Max and Louie’s, for the rehearsal dinner. The following day, after Arielle and Zach were beautifully dressed,…

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The Grove – Houston – Downtown Wedding Ceremony + Reception

Here’s a super wedding celebration of Kait and Austin at The Grove in Discovery Green, downtown Houston, Texas. There was lots of fun with these family and friends, gathering for dinner and shenanigans on the dancefloor. Special thanks to wedding planner Brandi Swanson of Next Chapter Weddings. We start at The Four Seasons, which VP…

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St. Anthony Hotel Wedding Ceremony + Reception – San Antonio – Celina+Carroll

This one is so special! Here’s Celina and Carroll’s gorgeous wedding ceremony and reception at The St. Anthony Hotel, San Antonio, Texas. Special thanks to the couple for their trust and to wedding planner Maureen Riebel, owner of Elegant Events, for making things go so smoothly. See below a curated set of my favorites, all…

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Moon Shadow Haven Wedding + Reception | Corley +Dillon | Texas Hill Country

Moon Shadow Haven Wedding + Reception | Corley +Dillon Texas Hill Country – I loved working with Corley and Dillon – they make a wonderful couple and I’m thankful for their trust in me to capture their wedding day. We start with a few clicks from the rehearsal dinner at Moon Shadow Haven and return…

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Engagement Seesion at Botanical Gardens | Kristen + John

A few favorite clicks from Kristen and John’s engagement session at the Botanical Gardens in San Antonio, Texas. Kristen and John are a lovely couple, and thankfully, we had gloriously cooler weather after such a hot summer. When I photograph a couple’s portraits, it’s a great opportunity to get to know them a little better…

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Persian wedding ceremony and reception | Rumi’s Kitchen | Houston

Nardin and Kenny’s Persian wedding occurred in Houston, Texas, two weeks ago. I first met them in 2020 at her sister Nila’s wedding in Houston. The couple’s Persian wedding, a beautiful continuation of their love story, took place at home and was followed by a reception dinner at Rumi’s Kitchen in Houston, Texas. My fondness for this…

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July 2024 Favorite Image of the Month

July 2024 Favorite Images of the Month ~ It’s been another busy month here in the house. I’m learning the guitar—an absolute newbie, but I love it. With the scorching temperatures, we’ve been finding cooler air by visiting art museums with my girls. The Texas summer heat brings a slowdown with weddings, so with a…

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Vietnamese + South Asian Wedding Villa Antonia in Austin

This wedding was certainly one for the books. Briana and Vishnu celebrated their love with a beautiful combination of traditions in Austin, Texas. The Vietnamese Tea Ceremony at their home and the Catholic ceremony at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church set the stage for an extraordinary celebration. The evening finished at Pinthouse Brewing, Austin…

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Stunning South Asian Wedding at The Videre Estate in Wimberley, Texas

I’ve got a selection of photos from Sajani and Pathiv’s amazing South Asia wedding at The Videre Estate in Wimberley, just outside Austin, Texas. These are some of the best shots from the couple’s weekend celebrations last month. We kick things off with Sajani and Pathiv’s Sangeet event on Friday and then move on to…

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Montrose Neighborhood Engagement Session in Houston, Texas – Abbie+Alex

Congratulations to Abbie and Alex on their recent engagement in the Montrose area of Houston! Alex proposed to Abbie in a local drive-through car wash, which was a complete surprise to her. Genius! So, on this shoot during a break from all the crazy rain, we even went through the same car wash to take…