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Amanda and Steve’s wedding was one of the most heartfelt, laid back, sincere, awesome days. Not only are they two of the coolest people you’ll meet, but their family and friends that surrounded them that day were just as great! There was no stress, no fuss. Just plenty of love, craft beer, a gourmet food truck, a rocking old timey band, and a big white tent nestled between centuries old oak trees at the French Legation Museum. When storms literally blew in and knocked the power out at the end of their reception, everyone was still joyous and on a high from the love the witnessed and celebrated that day. To top it all off, I got to have one of my favorite people ever there to second shoot for me. Nikki has many super powers, but the greatest one is that she can read minds and knows exactly where to be at what moment to get shots that are so great, they make me want to throw my camera in the trash!
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Succulent boutonnieres for the groom and his groomsmen at Amanda and Stevepintopinterest

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Sapphire halo engagement ring.pintopinterest

Amanda getting dressed in her lace bridal gown with a delicate beaded belt.pintopinterest

The groom making last minute touches to his handwritten vows.pintopinterest

The bride getting her veil attached by her sister, the maid of honor.pintopinterest

The bridal party in their green bridesmaid gowns looks on at the gorgeous bride.pintopinterest

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Amanda, the gorgeous redheaded bride, poses for a bridal portrait at the French Ligation Museum in Austin, Texas.pintopinterest

The bride and her bridesmaids coming down the stairs at the French Ligation Museum in Austin, Texas.pintopinterest

The bride and her bridesmaids dressed in green.pintopinterest

The bearded groom.pintopinterest

The groom and his fellas dressed in gray suits with Converse sneakers.pintopinterest

The bridesmaids wore different shades of green bridesmaid dresses.pintopinterest

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The bride coming down the stairs at the French Ligation Museum on her way for her First Look with the groom.pintopinterest

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Second Shooter: Nicole Riggs Photography
Venue: The French Legation Museum
Engagement Ring and Wedding Band: Tiger Gemstones
Dress: David’s Bridal
Band: The Show and Tellers
Food Truck: East Side King
Officiant: Spike Gillespie
Flowers: Petals, Ink

 

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I’ve been waiting 4 years for the chance to take these photos of my sweet cousin, Jennifer. That’s how long it took for this little miracle baby girl to happen and I just can’t wait for her to be born next month! We shot these gorgeous maternity photos at one of my favorite locations in Southlake. After stressing for a while on what to wear, it turns out I had a dress already hanging in my closet that wasn’t even a maternity dress that looked perfect! Jennifer has great style so she was able to accessorize it perfectly and we were both so happy with how the look came together. So, ladies, if you’re stressing over what to wear for your maternity photos, think outside the box. You might already have something perfect in your closet or you might be able to find something perfect in the regular ladies section that doesn’t carry the crazy mark up that a lot of nice maternity dresses do. This way you can even wear the dress still after you have your baby!

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Floppy hat, flowy dress, yummy light, and Kendra Scott. What more could a gal need for her maternity photos?pintopinterest

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Two years ago I met the Temple family when I got to photograph their daughter Jessica’s wedding. The entire family is just as sweet as they are fun, so I was ridiculously excited when I got the chance to photograph Stephanie’s wedding, too! Chris and Stephanie both share a love of sailing so it was only natural that they would have their wedding at Allure at Chandler’s Landing overlooking the lake and sail boats.

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The Temple family likes to do a different take on the “first look”. Instead of it being a moment where the groom sees the bride for the first time, we arrange it so that there is a quiet moment when the Father of the Bride sees his daughter in her wedding dress for the first time. Instant tears for me, every time! How sweet is this?!

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Dress Designer: Allure Bridal
Dress Shop: Classy Concepts
DJ: William Ryan for It’s Your Night Entertainment
Floral: Expressions of Decor
Cake: Annie’s Culinary Creations
Venue: Allure Restaurant at Chandlers’s Landing

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This is one of my absolute favorite families to document and I was so excited to get to meet the newest member! Sweet Madeline made her debut in a hurry on April Fool’s Day and I got to meet her when she was just 4 days new. I love getting to photograph newborns at home with their families as everyone is getting to know each other and getting used to their new rolls in life. It’s such a magical, messy, wonderful time having a new baby in the house, and being invited into a family’s home during that time is really special to me. I left their house with a serious case of baby fever. Just look at her! How could I not?

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Hannah and Jonathan’s wedding was a celebration from start to finish! They were surrounded by the most loving family and the sweetest friends to support them on such a big day. With the help of some fabulous vendors there were beautiful personal touches everywhere from Hannah’s bridal gown that she added custom lace sleeves  to, to Jonathan’s bacon topped grooms cake! Their ceremony was in the Van Cliburn Recital Hall and the reception was in the gorgeous McDavid Studio, both part of the Bass Performance Hall.

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Hotel: The Renaissance Worthington
Venue: Bass Hall
Videography: Turquoise Video Productions http://tvideoproductions.com
DJ and Lighting: William Ryan with http://www.itsyournight.com
Flowers: Betsy with Events & Experiences http://experiencespecialist.com/floral-events-design/
Event Planning:  Events & Experiences http://experiencespecialist.com
Catering: http://www.vancegodbeys.com
Cake: http://www.thecakeguys.com
Dress: Bliss Bridal Salon

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