school's out

School is OUT and Summer, my youngest had a friend over for some "out of school" fun. Hannah lives down the road from us and they became friends when Summer started 4th grade at Cooper.

I was working on the computer, (of course...) when 3 "strangers" knocked on my door! Imagine my surprise! And enjoyment that my camera was ready for something like this.


Kalyn wore hers the rest of the day. Right before her soccer game, she washed it off. We'd been to the post office, video store and grocery store at that point.

sally + jared

Many of my clients I meet for the first time at the engagement session. With computers, fax machines, internet, PDA's...we can pretty much plan everything before we ever set eyes on each other! So, I always envision in my head what they look like, or maybe they start a blog or website and I can see snapshots there, but I never really get the full picture, sort of speak.

Tonight I got to meet Sally and Jared. They are getting married this August and after spending some time with them together, in the same space...well, let's just say the wedding will be sooooo HOT! They are cute, sexy and best of all, fit together very nicely in the composition of my camera. I so enjoyed photographing them. Even if Sally wouldn't beam that huge "julia roberts" smile at me. HA! You so need to girl! It's perfect on you!

Sally is in the fashion field of hair and makeup for sure. She had an aura about her that just blended very well with Jared's cool cut and nice jeans. They made my job so easy. If only the wind would have made it easy, too. Oh, well, we found a way to embrass it, and just keep on shooting!

Thanks, you two. I'm really looking forward to the wedding. Oh, and 24?

beth + martin

Martin Haddix and Beth Snell were married this weekend in a wonderful ceremony at a lovely church on Polk Street in Amarillo. The photograph above is of Beth during her bridal cermony that took place at the church on Polk. I drove up one day in April and loved the light in the small chapel. I knew I would repeat the same places with the couple which you will see below.

I payed close attention to details and faces during our short time together. Really enjoyed discovering fun things with the rings. Yes, we spent the day together, but the ceremony started at 7 PM and the reception was over by 10 PM. So, in such short amount of time, I had to move quickly. I worked really hard to capture all of the amazing details in that short amount of time.


The bridal luncheon was at this wonderful catering company, which was decorated very eclectic with hidden treasures every where you looked. I found a set of legal encyclopedias and made use of the bride's ring. Too cute!



This is Tina, the bride's friend, in town again from Florida. Can you say "Cavendar's Shopping Excursion"? While Beth, rested, Tina shopped!





Martin had a great face! Always full of character and just very welcoming.




John Wayne, guarding the bride's dress. HA!

need I say more?

I often wonder why I let him stay.

What does he do exactly?

I mean, he takes work. He's like a 3rd child. And since I've been back from CA, he's soooo darn needy.

What is he good at?

Well, apparently sleep. Which is the one thing or blessing in my life that I sadly lack.

Maybe that's why?

Canon...enjoying his new dog bed.


He can stay.


smiles

a wedding with www.josephmark.com

I second shot for www.josephmark.com. The wedding was held at the gloriously romantic and opulent, St. Germain in downtown Dallas. Second shooters generally cover whatever the head photographer tells them to cover. In this case, basically details and whatever else came my way.

It was a wonderful evening with the most amazing cake EVER! I was in love. I always am with cake. Sad to say I didn't taste, although I did smell it several times. Couldn't be helped. It filled the nasal area every time I scooted by.

The ceremony was held in the outdoor courtyard with lovely touches everywhere you looked. The flowers were wonderful and vibrant and the perfect touch for such a lush green view.

erica and sean

Erica and Sean are getting married this August and with busy schedules, we decided to do their e-session as early as possible. What fun! Erica is a designer by trade and most of all, by heart. She loves to create and brainstorm and come up with all these amazing ideas that feed my soul and get me excited about shooting.

We went with a "date night" theme, starting with a bit of shopping at All About Looks. It's a great store in the depot district with tons of amazing fabrics and design details. Really worth the look if you are into things like that. We took a few images there and then made our way about town, finishing with a private screening of their own, on their own.

Candles, movie, shopping?

What a great esession.

the cohen family

The Cohen Family is expecting their 2nd baby. This time a Baby Girl and since Ross was documented inside and outside Mom's belly, we thought it fitting that this little one be documented too. They've moved since Ross was born and as with any new one, there are lots of changes. But my overall feeling after spending a quick evening with them, was Happiness. Lots of laughter, giggles, tickeling....even Johnny Cash! But overall, I know this one too, like Ross, will bring much joy!

mandy + josh

Mandy and Josh are getting married this summer. I photographed her sister's wedding in 2004 and met Josh then. Here we are, 2 years later...

We had so much fun, especially me. They are so cute together the first few minutes you get them into position. You see, Josh is a performer, so he knows what he looks like outside of his body and to others around him. Which, translated, is soo cool because I never have to tell him how to stand. He's always in position. Loved it!

But throw in another person to his stance, and it takes him a bit. And Mandy? Well, they would look at each other and figure it out and that when I would snap the most! Sooo cute when they fidget. But mostly? They would just be together and those are my favorites. When they hit their zone and simply BE. That's the best.

lily

It's hard waiting for your close up! Poor baby Lily. I was a bit late in meeting her and because so, her schedule was off. But I had the most enjoyable time getting to know her Mom, Christine while Lily "cat napped". And that BIG crooked smile? OH, my gosh! Soooo cute! But my favorite part had to be the potato knees. I've never quite heard that expression before, but I think it's perfect for all those cute adorable dimples that appear in the region. Babies are just so cute at this age, and Lily is definitely no exception.

the lovold family

I'm leaving tomorrow to head back home, but not before photographing my sister's little family. From left to right...

Noah, Kim, Craig (holding Baby Hope) and last but definitely not the least...Abigail.

We've had such a good time, visiting and doing nothing but enjoying each other.

We photographed their session around their neighborhood by taking a little walk. Worked great.

mya + chase, saturday

wedding day

Amazing!

We started at the Westwood Hotel with Mya and her bridesmaids, bagels with wonderful cream cheese and enough great music to get any tired person in the mood for a dance. The day started out at a good pace and just slowly progressed up until reception time for a RED HOT Salsa Dance Troupe! WOW!

This was my first wedding on campus @ UCLA and I would gladly go back in a heartbeat. But somehow, I don't think it would be the same. Something about this couple and their families, and their group of friends...the night, the mood, just everything overall. I don't think you could have the same magic again, no matter how hard you tried.

Congratulations you two!

Too see more images, click HERE.

mya + chase, friday

I met Mya a few months back by phone and email. I'd never set eyes on her, other than her wedding web site on the knot. That's it.

Friday, I finally got to be in the same space with her and her family and friends. Chase, her "betrothed" had his family there too as well. All 1500 of them drove up from the South Carolina area HA! They held their impromptu rehearsal at the pier at Santa Monica, followed by dinner at a wonderful restaraunt. It was Cinco de Mayo and everyone was relaxed, entertained, and most of all....

together.

hope

This is my neice Hope. And she is such a cutie I might just stay in sunny California forever! Problem is, I have a few cuties of my own back home that I miss very much. I hate that we can't live closer, however, if we did, we might not appreciate each other the way we should.

ATTENTION!

Dear Photoreflect.com Customers,

As of June 1, 2006, the online relationship between Kristin Bednarz Photography and Photoreflect.com will be gone.

Obsolete

Ended

Kapooey!

So, if you have photographs that you always intended to order, but just never did? Get them in ASAP! You have less than 30 days!

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IF 30 days is not long enough for you to make your selections on images that have been there for over 6 months, not a problem, just shoot me an email at info@kristinbednarz.com and I will let you know the details in moving your images to my new online hosting system.

I would like to say that I will miss PR? I mean, we started this business together when I made the jump from film to digital.

But I won't.

So, go there now....www.kristinbednarz.photoreflect.com to make sure you have all the images you wanted from your 2005 or earlier sessions. After June 1st, 2006...no more!

traveling

I'm in Las Vegas right now, heading to Mya and Chase's wedding. Don't worry, I can still get emails and phone calls, so please contact me if you need to. (I just won't answer the phone on Saturday.)