It was a bright, beautiful day in June when J and I traveled to San Antonio so I could shoot Aimee’s Bridal Session. We traveled miles down country roads, dust kicking up behind the tires.  I stared out the passenger window, armadillo, cacti and bright summer sun. Then, Lost Mission. This beautiful Spanish-style wedding venue is nestled […]

I’m not sure how this magical day is already 2 months behind us.  Time moves quickly on, but some moments linger with us for a lifetime. Here’s some of my favorite highlights from the beautiful wedding of Erin Gilliland to Garrett Carpenter. Congratulations, Erin & Garrett Carpenter. #Carpenters(DO)BuildForever This was the funniest thing I’ve ever […]

Gratitude. I feel such incredible g.r.a.t.i.t.u.d.e. to be invited into the lives of people. To photograph and tell love stories, like that of Sarah and Cody. I got to know them, on a beach in Cancun, Mexico, when I photographed Katy and Hank’s wedding. Cody is Katy‘s brother.  He’s a quiet gentleman.  Sarah is just stunning inside […]

My husband and I took a day trip to Waco, Tx recently to check out Chip & Joanna Gaines store:  Magnolia.  As I’ve jokingly said – it was a spiritual experience for me.  Truth is, I’m not joking.  Several times, my heart caught in my throat and I held back happy tears.  I had stayed away, […]

Last week, after months of hibernation, I sat at my computer and blogged about love. Not in the typical way, of kisses and chocolates.   Couples embracing, red lips and big smiles. This year, love looked a lot like a beautiful mess on my table.  J gave me the most beautiful, bright bouquet of flowers.  He said […]

Tomorrow, forecast calls for Fall temps, and with it, the official goodbye to Summer.  Summers linger longer here in Texas, but every season must come to a close.  This Summer was especially precious, as our family took our first ever family vacation completely by ourselves. We ventured to Orange Beach, AL, Perdido Key, FL and Gulf […]