Isabella

...is incredible. Honestly this little girl is so full of laughter and joy that it makes my heart sing. I could have spent all day photographing her. Her mom and dad are pretty amazing too :)

Isn't she beautiful. It was windy but with her long hair and curls she's looks like Hollywood.

 She has a fabulous smile and she loved to run for photos.

SHe changed clothes for a few and I just love these two. Perfect.

A few with mommy...

 and a few with daddy. She grabbed his face and pulled him in for a kiss. Super cute!

 And the whole beautiful family.

 SHe asked mom and dad to run with her a few times and they were good sports. I think it made for a fun photo too :) When we were done...Isabella asked me to go to lunch with them. I {heart} her. 

I hope you love your photos! I can't wait to photograph Miss Isabella again.

Catherine + Patrick = Love

A few weeks ago I got to spend some time with Catherine and Patrick taking their engagement photos in Fort Worth. I'll be photographing their amazing wedding later this year and we needed to get some sweet photos to share their engagement. They met at TCU and I always believe in taking your engagement photos in a place that means something to you so the campus was the perfect place for our session. Catherine just graduated and is planning to be a teacher so we had a lot to talk about, and Patrick is pretty awesome. He kept us laughing and having fun all evening. Here's a little peek at this beautiful couple!

 I love this part of campus where the trees line the street.

This is pretty much outside the dorm he lived in.

Love this series where she made him laugh. Fun!

Gorgeous!

...and sweet

This window is always a great frame and if you don't know it's there, you'll miss it. It's super wide and perfect to stand in.

Some closeups in black and white.

 And a little vintage look with some lens flare by Frog Fountain.

 Perfect time of the evening for a silhouette.

 We wanted to show a small piece of the campus in their photos and the columns on this building are amazing. So is her ring! It's been in his family for generations. So perfect.

 They are Horned Frogs :)

 ...and one last one by the football stadium.

Congratulations Catherine and Patrick! I can't wait for your wonderful wedding :)

Jared's Bar Mitzvah

Last weekend I had the pleasure of photographing Jared's Bar Mitzvah at Congregation Beth-El and his awesome golf-themed party at Ridglea Country Club. Here are a few highlights.

It was a beautiful morning for a celebration.

His Tallis 

 Putting the Tallis on

Reading from the Torah 

A few portraits and details from the service.

The family in front of the Ark. 

A silhouette with the stained glass in the sanctuary.

 

A few weeks before the service we went out to the golf course and took some portraits to put up at Jared's reception. I love them. 

The reception had so many great golf themed details. I especially loved the place cards in the grass. Oh and Par-Tee...so clever :)

The kids danced all night.

The glowsticks were a big hit, and I thought it was funny to see a pile of cell phones on the table. Actually as a teacher and an adult, I loved seeing the phones on the table not being used and the kids actually interacting and having fun with each other. It was nice :)

Jared starting off the snowball dance.

 It starts with just one couple...

 and snowballs until everyone is dancing. By the way...I love how they all slow dance at arm's length. So cute.

There's always a great hula hoop contest. 

 Then Jared was introduced. He and his dad shared a laugh...

...he got a kiss from mom, and his "Master's" jacket from the DJ.  

All in for the Hora.

And up in the chair with some confetti. 

 Mom and Dad were good sports and went up too.

 I love this moment with them all smiling after the dance. What a great family.

 The kids were super fun all night.

 as were mom and dad doing the "Dougie"

Mom and the girls dancing to Abba's Dancing Queen 

 Sing-a-long.

 And finally a big hug for Jared at the end of the night.

It was a fabulous day, and I hope you love your photos. I'll have the rest edited for you soon 

Etchmark

A few weeks ago I had the chance to reconnect with Kelly and Lindsey. I photographed their wedding a few years ago and now they are in a band and needed some photos for their album release. How cool is that!? Jared and Daniel are also in Etchmark and they are releasing their album, The Voice Within, on May 12. Here's a peek at their photos and you can sample their music on The Etchmark facebook page.

Love this one.

Some with a vintage feel.

 One shot with my new Lensbaby Sweet 35 and one with a few textures.

 Go check them out...they rock.