Internet, people meet the joyfilled and loving Magali and Josh. They have been dating for about four years and ever since they first saw each other--they knew something was special about each other. 

We drove around Abilene, goofing around, tickling (tickling each other, not me tickling...gosh that would be weird!!), laughing, and just loving the weather! 

Above: I just LOVED this collage....Josh kept picking on Magali---! Well actually Magali was doing it too, but my camera never caught her quick jabs! hehe

Thank you both SO much for asking me to take your engagements, I hope you find tons you just LOVE! 

God bless your wedding, life and bright new future together. Especially the church planting/home loving/joy spreading part :) 

We started off taking photos in some fields, then we drove out to Buffalo Gap and got some more natural-green shots. 

Hope you two enjoy these! I had a blast meeting you and your family :) 

Meet their beautiful doggy. 

YAY :D

I'm currently visiting my adorable cousins up in Jersey, but will be back tomorrow to do more serious blogging! 

Chandra and Derrick are featured today, and Teresa and John's which will be featured later this week!!

If you want to see their photos from my site here they are. Chandra & Derrick and Teresa & John.  

YAY! 

As you will soon tell, this couple is spectacular! They were so natural with one another and playful--once again, making my job easy. :)

Enjoy! 

Above: Such cute outfits!!

Above: That lighting is just too perfect for words :). Sigh. 

You both are so kind, natural and all around a perfect match. I feel so blessed to photograph you two! So excited for your wedding--it will be here before we know it! 

Megan, Kevin and Carson drove up from Houston--prepared to have one dazzling photo-shoot. The photos show how this family is so happy, genuine, lovable, FUN, kind, and BEAUTIFUL. Futhermore, the most exciting part is that there is one more is on the way!! 

Hope you had a great time visiting family and taking photos :). Carson did such a great job! I'm so impressed :) 

Above: The only adjective that comes to mind is--FUN! :) I think Carson would agree! 

Above: Check out that expression! Pure satisfaction :) 

Below: #2 is on the way!!! :) 

Above: The bottom photo on the right, doesn't that have a Breakfast at Tiffany's or Barefoot in the Park feel? Now, I know there weren't too many kids in either movie...it just feels so romantic and innocent :). I think it's the harsh blacks and whites...

Thank you for asking me to take your pictures! I hope you find some you just love and can use for your Christmas card! Hope you had a safe drive back and I can't wait to see your new template for your blog! 

For their engagement session, we met Friday morning and were off to divide and conquer--however, conquering the elements was more difficult than it appeared! We started at a junk yard. Then we went to Kirby Lake since Lyndi and Stewart got engaged there :). It was a morning session, and we needed to travel around to the East side of the lake for lighting purposes...while we were trying to manuever around the lake we got stuck--trapped--swamped--in Lyndi's SUV with water up to the door. Yikes.

One thing's for sure, judging how well Lyndi, Stewart and her parents handled this surprise I was impressed. My favorite quotes from the disaster were, "If your husband plans on doing more mudding, I hope he gets a bigger vehicle". And as Stewart jokingly said, "Man, I wish you (Lyndi) were driving, because I knew I'd have been able to get us out!" (hahaha)

Alright, enough chat. Enjoy the photos :) 

Below: Now, we couldn't get out of the car (due to the water) but here are some pics from the water event. 

Best wishes with your wedding and new life together :)

I feel as though this session has been long awaited for, we had to re-schedule at least three times, although it was for great reasons! Jake kept getting interviews for PA school! 

They came prepared with amazing outfits, examples of photos, cool props, and the willingness to try anything. Lanna really liked the field-light infused photos---so get ready for some sun flare :)

So great getting to know you both (corny jokes and all!). I hope you like the photos! There were so many, I couldn't choose my favorites :)

Above: Lanna---YOU ARE STUNNING. 

Above: Again, the sun is just limitless with possibilities :) 

Above: You two match each other so well! Everyone wanting to know what are great coordinating outfits---they are the perfect example! 

WOW. Seriouslly?? :) So pretty!

I cannot wait for your wedding! It's going to be perfect in so many ways.

Thanks so much for making this session precious! 

Above: I just love how she would stand on her tippy toes :D 

Above: So precious!! I love finding random furniture :)

So beautiful :)

Thank you so much for asking me to do your photos! I hope you find some that will work splendidly for your Christmas card! And I hope yall are settling into your new home! 

Enough chat, we did these this morning and had a blast! It's really nice photoing other photographers, very often they know what to do, how to move and what to avoid doing! (note: this rule does not apply to me! haha)

Above: This has such a Two Pair feel, right?? Tressie? 

Above: Great example of what to wear! Bright colors, fun textures (ruffles, buttons, pockets :) and then a great coordinating outfit for Zane :)

YAY, thank you friends! Hope you find some you like :D. 

PS. My computer is thanking you too :) 

Have you ever heard of the theory that you are connected by 7 degrees of seperation? Or is it 3 degrees...anyways, whenever I meet people through interesting ways I contemplate how much truth that theory contains. For instance, I actually got married at Anna Beth's home/wedding venue! That's right, they live in a beautiful plantation! If anybody is getting married in the Austin area and you are wanting a dreamlike atmosphere, the best wedding coordinator, and just pure perfection--you need to check out, The Plantation House. I did and loved every bit of it. :) 

Thanks girls for asking me to help capture your friendship! I wish people did these sessions more frequently...I had a blast getting to know you both :D.

Enjoy!

PS---This pink chair, we found on the side of the road!! A true surprise :)

:D 

Don't they have the best hair? 

Above: Anna Beth, you look like a model!! 

Oh la la!

Above: I LOVE the lighting in this photo...the soft lighting on Anna Beth is just perfection! And how Samantha's hair is blowing!! Yessss haha

Below: Now, these next two photos were totally my crazy idea...I just thought the idea was so fun! Thanks for doing it for me :)

:)

You two, without a doubt, spectacular. Thank you so much for asking me to do this fun shoot!! 

Hope you had as much fun as I did...haha :)