Emily and Grant’s fabulous wedding at the Chapel of Incarnate Word, with the reception following at the Botanical Gardens, San Antonio, Texas. Thanks to the couple for their trust. So many wonderful in-between moments throughout the wedding. One of my favorite moments was the father of the bride’s toast’s first line, “Mawwige is whut bwings…
Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! Beautiful couple Radhika and Shil tied the knot last month at The Ballroom at Tanglewood. Sheer elegance and an intimate space made for a beautiful South Asian celebration with friends and family. It doesn’t get any better than this. Captured over a couple of days, below is a collection of my…
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This image is from four beautiful days spent with Imran and Mehr in Houston. This image is my photo of the month. A pithi ceremony is a joyous, lively, and lighthearted occasion in which family members and friends bless the couple with good wishes. In modern times, the “dirty pithi” is a fun spin where the groom’s…
Sarah and Derek’s wedding was at the historic and ornate San Fernando Cathedral, and the wedding reception followed at The McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, Texas. Yes, it did rain. Hard. But not until the evening. And it’s good luck if it rains on your wedding day! I know it’s true as I read it…
It’s that time again. And yes, I’m a little late getting this gallery up, but I have kids, and that’s the story I’m sticking to. Here’s a selection of my favorite wedding images from 2022. I’m so thankful to all the beautiful couples for their trust in capturing their special day. You won’t see posed…
As we come to the end of 2022, I reflect on the year, like most of us. So, I’m restarting a new series of images. This photograph is very dear to me. I’m always drawn to these two subjects: Fathers and their daughters. Because I’m a dad, too, I cannot believe my girls have grown…
Here are a few of my favorite images from Anna and Caleb’s amazing wedding at Barr Mansion and Ballroom, Austin, Texas. Anna and Caleb met at Dreamworks and are an amazingly sweet and funny couple. Built in 1898, the Barr Mansion is an incredibly beautiful venue that balances rustic and beautiful scenery. I’m so happy…
Here are images from Wayne and Derek’s special day at Mays Family Center / The Witte Museum. They’re a wonderful couple, and I’m so happy to get to know them a little and be trusted to photograph their wedding. Thank you to Stacey DeWine, an extraordinary event planner and second shooter, and Chris Margain, a…
Meredith and Jordan tied the knot at the South Congress Hotel in Austin. I adore this couple and the beautiful energy they exude. My goal when photographing a wedding is to tell a unique story, and each image should stand alone as a wonderful photograph. At least, that’s the goal:-). Special thanks to Jaycie Kreitzer…
