brides again

More brides.

Meet Keri. I first met her at Jumping Java's over Christmas Vacation. Her family lives here, but Keri and her man, Josh, live in Illinois.

I was excited the minute she described her gown.

Not the oridinary and definitely not anything I've seen on anyone else. It was sexy, yet lovely, and simply shimmery and fun. Throw in a long veil and I was hooked! I could have photographed all day, and to Keri in a gown, it probably felt like it.

We photographed her bridal a few months before her April wedding. You can view the rest of Keri's session by clicking HERE.

Flowers: Geoff, College Flowers
Location: Again, the Watson Building and Broadway Bishop's Center
Dress: AMAZING! I love that's its not strapless and full. It's very "keri". I can't imagine her in anything esle.
Hairi: very nice. Yes, you can hate her. Her hair is naturally curly, thick and beautiful.










Keri, her mom, Becky and her sister Lauren.

the brides

I never get to post the brides. It's one of my favorite parts of this job, spending hours with a girl, all dolled up like a greek goddess or princess and we go and play somewhere inside and outside, and I get to hear about make up, underwear, cute shoes, and just basically, totally be a girl! I love bridals!

But because most brides do NOT want anyone seeing them in their dress before the big day, I never post photographs here.

I thought it would be fun if over the next few days, I spend some time sharing the many brides I've photographed this year.

I'll start with Andrea, who married Terry last year in February. You can see her full session HERE.

Location: Watson Building and The Bishop's Espiciallan Center
Dress: Not sure, but the sleeves were simply amazing!
Something to note: Andrea and Terry were my first Greek Orthodox wedding. Very symbolic and beautiful and LOTS of singing. Oh, and she has fab hair! Love the color!







I always try to snap a few of those who come and watch! In this case, Terry's mom and Andrea's mom. (who I just ran into at Barnes and Noble last week!)

the hobson girls

The Hobson Girls.

Brrr...I can't believe after rescheduling, clothes shopping and doging multiple practices, we managed to pick the one day of this winter and the tempatrue drops to the 40's. OMG! These girls were very brave and even managed to look beautiful in the process.

Shannon, the youngest on the left, plays on Lonestar 94 with my daughter Kalyn. Before Lonestar they were Texas Heat. It's nice to have friends that last.

Way to go girls!

what a life

Many of you know Canon, my dog. This is what he does most of the day when I'm working at my computer. He rolls, sighs, yawns, moves very little...and mostly, soaks up the sun. I'm working on Melanie + Brancent's session on the laptop, while finishing up the editing on wendy + dave's wedding on the main PC. One of my goals for 2006 is to be quicker on the editing and the turn around times for reprints. It's hard when you are a "one woman show", but I strive for the best for all my clients and in doing so, it sometimes takes my full, devoted time, instead of "juggling". So... It's been a wonderful year! I've met so many amazing people that wouldn't have come into my life had I not picked up my camera. So many emotions go on at weddings, feelings that you didn't know existed in your heart. Everyone has been so wonderful to allow me to glimpse those feelings and to try and cement them forever by taking photographs. I thank each and everyone of you for allowing me into your lives. Even biefly. I feel so priveledged. I tell people all the time when they ask about my work, that I have the BEST job in the world. And it is the best job, for me.

becca + erik

WHEW!

I've finally recovered. Not sure if it was the "Holiday Blues" or what, but I'm thinking it's more the "what". You know, Christmas has passed, the old year is over, and you are in the slump of "let's stay in our pj's and do nothing all day". Which is basically hat I've done for 2 days straight. (and enjoyed it, I might add.)

Becca married Erik on Friday and I've had such a lovely time choosing photographs for their "sneak peek". So many good ones to choose from. Details that begged to be captured, people enjoying the merriement of the season, not to mention a darn good reasoon to celebrate! These two, exchanging vows in a beautiful, candlelit ceremony. Tears, laughter...nails, hair, makeup...all the things I love about a wedding. A great way to spend an evening. I so enjoyed myself.













Dress: MorLe
Wedding: St. Luke's Methodist Church
Recpetion: Lubbock Country Club
Florist: 1 posh place
Band: Klifnotes
Cake: Vita @ Sweet Temptations

last wedding of the year

I realize I need to post Christmas photographs of the kids Christmas morning and 1/2 dozen other things that have gone on during this wonderful season, but I'm currently at a coffee shop, the last weedding of the year and couldn't resist posting just a few from this morning. I play catch up next week.

the mcgauh family

Talk about your photogenic families! OMG! This was a dream shoot!

We met on the windiest day in December of this year. A few days after Christmas before the girls and everyone depart for the New Year. Alyesha and Mrs. McGaugh and I had met a few days earlier at Sugarbrowns. We discussed the locations, the pets, the hair, the clothes...even tempermant of the fellows. I had no idea!

Growing up with Mr. MrGaugh as your dad must have been a total Hoot! I've photographed farmers before and they are a special breed, but nothing like this man. A total ham, and the pictures don't reflect near enough laughter, which is exactly what I needed to pull myself out of my Holiday Blues!

Thank you, The McGaugh Family! I had a wonderful time!