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Kate Panza Self Portraits | Perdido Key, FL | Gulf Shores Beach | August 2015

Beach, Destination Wedding, Fine Art Portraits, Fine Art Portraiture, Fort Worth, Fort Worth Lifestyle Photography, Fort Worth Wedding Photographer, Lifestyle, Looks LIke Film, natural light, outdoor photography, Portraits, Second Shooter, South Padre Island, TX, Uncategorized, Wedding Photographer, With Gratitude, Women's photography

I take photographs, I’m not in them. That used to be my truth. Passionate about capturing moments, freezing beauty all around me, I have collected thousands of memories. Treasures for my children and grand children to enjoy in years to come. All present in photographs, but one. Me. As a little girl, I saw pictures in […]

Smith Family in Fort Worth, TX | Team Liam & End NF Feature | August 2015

Families, Family Lifestyle, Fine Art Portraits, Fine Art Portraiture, Fort Worth, Fort Worth Couples, Fort Worth Lifestyle Photography, Looks LIke Film, natural light, outdoor photography, TX, Uncategorized

This is Liam. Brown eyes, sun kissed curls.  Like his sisters, he is a beautiful combination of his parents. Quiet but curious, in his 2 years Liam has seen a lot. Born healthy and strong, a gift born on his Daddy’s birthday, just over 2 years ago. Baby coos.  Smiles.  Healthy appetite… all until 4 months of […]

OL & Amy Kelly |Navarro College Wedding, Corsicana, TX | August 2, 2015

Day After Portraits, Fine Art Portraiture, Fort Worth, Fort Worth Couples, Fort Worth Engagement Photographer, Fort Worth Wedding Photographer, Looks LIke Film, natural light, Navarro College Wedding, outdoor photography, Portraits, Second Wedding Photographer, TX, Wedding Photographer, Wedding Photography, Wedding Reception, Weddings, Women's photography

I love a beautiful love story. Thank you, Amy and OL Kelly for the gift of photographing your love story.  It was truly an amazing day! Cook Center, Navarro College, Corsicana, TX One of my favorite photos… ever.  I cannot thank you both enough for the beauty of this. Amy and OL… thank you for […]

Colleyville, TX Bridal Portraits | Sarah Weaver (Thomas) | August 2015

Bridal Portraits, Day After Portraits, Engagement Photography, Fine Art Portraits, Fine Art Portraiture, Fort Worth, Fort Worth Couples, Fort Worth Engagement Photographer, Fort Worth Wedding Photographer, Looks LIke Film, natural light, outdoor photography, TX, Wedding Photographer, Wedding Photography, Wedding Reception, Weddings, Women's photography

I am so pleased to finally be able to share Sarah’s Bridal portraits with you.  She is absolutely stunning, inside and out! Sarah, you were a stunning bride.  Welcome to Happily Ever After, Mrs. Weaver! With Gratitude, Kate Here’s my first attempt at putting these together in iMovie: https://youtu.be/Hh1-0d3QKOM Dress:  Augusta Jones Bridal Salon: Stardust Celebrations, Plano, TX […]

Fort Worth Maternity Session | Hine Family | July 2015

Beach, Families, Family Lifestyle, Fine Art Portraits, Fine Art Portraiture, Fort Worth, Fort Worth Couples, natural light, outdoor photography, Portraits, TX, Uncategorized, With Gratitude, Women's photography

It’s interesting to me how quickly I can connect with some clients.  Like we’ve known each other for ages. Familiar, friends.  Sweet moments. Laughter.  Leeches. Yes, leeches.  But I’ll get to that. I worked with David and Ashley for the first time last Fall.  This beautiful blended family was 4… now becoming 5. Another son… […]

Family Beach Session | South Padre Island | June 2015

Beach, Beach Wedding, Children, Couples, Destination Wedding, Families, Family Lifestyle, Fort Worth, Fort Worth Lifestyle Photography, Looks LIke Film, natural light, outdoor photography, Portraits, South Padre Island, Women's photography

Though I’ve photographed these wonderful people several times, this time was different. Familiarity and comfort, combined with a picturesque backdrop, led to my ideal style of family photography. Minimal staging.  Lots of exploring.  Children playing. No perfected pose.  Wind in hair.  Genuine interaction. These are real moments.  Nothing contrived here.  They walk, I watched… and […]

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