Black and white documentary wedding portrait of the bride and groom walking together outdoors at Shiraz Gardens in Bastrop, Texas.
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Vibrant Spring Wedding at Shiraz Gardens in Bastrop

ByPhilip Thomas

Keely and Cole’s vibrant spring wedding at Shiraz Gardens in Bastrop, Texas, gave me so many memorable moments to capture. Although I typically share just a few favorites, this post is quite large—there were simply too many delightful memories to limit myself to only 20 images. Keely and Cole are a spirited, kind couple, and I loved working with them, their friends, and their family. Shiraz Gardens is a sprawling 200-acre outdoor event venue overlooking the Colorado River and the Texas Hill Country. It’s so large, in fact, that I had to visit a week prior to scout out the locations.

We had a lot of fun with the couple, including hilarious moments dodging heavy rain showers and not quite succeeding at staying dry! Ah, the life of a photographer. Many thanks to everyone who made this couple’s wedding happen, including wedding planner Barbara. Second shooter Christian Margain assisted and brought his talents to the day.

Vendors:
Ceremony + Reception: Shiraz Gardems, Bastrop
Wedding planner: Ashley Nicole Affair // Barbara
Venue: Brittani, Valerie
Alcohol & Bar: Alfred’s Catering
Bakery/Cake: Loafinn ATX
Caterer: Alfred’s Catering
Florist: Gather The Wild
Hair/Makeup: Gilded Glamour
Lighting Premier DJ
Photo booth: Sunkisst
Rental Company: Premier
Transportation: ChartUp
Security: Icon Seraphim
Photographer: Philip Thomas

As always, gear used:
Leica M11 + Lux 28 mm
Leica Q3 43
Leica SL3-S + Elmar 21mm
Nikon D780 + 200-500 f5.6

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