Best of 2012 | it took me a little while to decide, ok!
2012 was amazing. yes, it took me 5 months to post this; but so what. i still love these photos equally ;). thanks to all my friends who continue to support me through this endeavor; its been quite a ride. love you all.
sara + ryan | austin wedding
this is sara and ryan. fantastic people; with obvious amazing taste. not sure they could have picked a better day to be married in austin. or they could be any sweeter to each other. to both of you; thank you very much for letting me be apart of your day. seriously.
This is Qayem.
This is Qayem.
marette + chris
they were beautiful. they were awesome. chris is a crossfit beast. marette is an interior design genius.
marette + chris | preview
two wonderful people.
Darker On Black Series
Over the past few years, I've heard so many photographer friends preach how important personal work is. How important it is to continue to define your style through shooting your life. Pushing your passion further and further.
Erick + Elizabeth | a STEAMPUNK wedding in Houston
I know Mad Max isn't exactly Steam Punk but it definitely has some remnants of it...its one of my favorite movies of all time and I couldn't help but feel I was in the Mad Max world throughout this day. This wedding was..well..absolutely different, gorgeous, romantic, and remarkably fun.
Sara + Ryan | BW Thursday
Another installment of Black and White Thursday in Austin, Texas at the Allan House. The guys are two amazing not to throw up immediately.
David + Haley | Slideshow Preview
I never post slideshows on my blog..not quite sure why..but here's a first. This one just feels special. David and Haley really wanted me to focus on being a journalist at their wedding on NYE. 4 hours. No portrait session. Just them. Their family. Their time together. I couldn't be more proud of the end result; and the fact that I think it fits who they are perfectly. Wonderful, wonderful people. Love you guys.
jackie + phi | preview
Laura + Warren | Married in Marathon, Texas
There is a certain part of this state of Texas that is quite magical to me. Recently, Laura and Warren's wedding brought me out this magical area to witness two of the most genuine humans I've photographed. Events like these make realize just how lucky I am to have the ability to gift what I can. To capture meaningful moments with my vision and they be liked is..well..really awesome. I appreciate every second of it.A wedding like this also makes me realize how important our friends and family around us are. Take some time, tell your wife, girlfriend, best friend that you love them. Hug them. Tell someone they look nice today. I know I will.
Drew + Stacey | Wedding at The Grove
An awesome couple got married at one of my favorite places in Houston; The Grove in downtown Houston. It was beautiful.
Lauren + Rian | Wedding
I truly fell into what I'm doing. It wasn't planned; nor thought out. It just happened. One of the most rewarding things I get to experience while photographing weddings is simple..LOVE. I know it sounds cliche, but its true. It's fing powerful. There was a moment during Lauren and Rian's wedding..after the ceremony that was one of most powerful moments I've seen shared between two people. Almost an out of body experience asking myself.."are you really shooting this?" All of me wanted to stop shooting..and just watch. Watch and take in. Experience it. Instead, I kept shooting..that personal moment was mine..and now I get to give it to Lauren & Rian. And THAT is why I do this.
Lauren + Rian | Preview
Junebug | Best of the Best
For the last few years, Junebug Weddings has ran an amazing contest for photographers to submit their photos to be chosen as the "50 Best of the Best Wedding Photos of 20xx". Last year was my first year entering, and I was shocked and honored to find out I was chosen as an honorable mention. Check it out here.Well, this year I entered again. Wish me luck. So much talent its RIDICULOUS. Here are some of my favs from the past year that I entered..all for their own reason :)
Lauren + Rian | Preview on FILM
Shot on Contax 645. With the most beautiful sunset I've seen in Houston.
Drew + Stacey | Preview on FILM
Shot at The Grove at Discovery Green in Houston, Texas.Shot on Contax 645.
Simon + Ami | FILM
FILM! Shot with Contax 645
Jackie + Phi | FILM
You all know I love film. I just received a hell of a lot back..and a lot will be posting soon. Check out Phi & the gorgeous Jackie.
Stacey + Drew | Black and White Thursday at The Grove
It's back. I've been wanting to post one of these for quite some time..but just haven't found the time. I'm always interested to know; do you enjoy this "vision" of a wedding?All of this happiness happened at The Grove in downtown Houston, Texas.