finally, another edition of Black & White Thursday @ the Chateau Cocomar!

Ashley | Chateau Cocomar

carter & beth are absolutely wonderful people. rarely do i get to get out and shoot at SUNRISE, but we did just that and it was amazing.

wowzers.

This post is my last; but obviously just the beginning for Nawal & Qayem. I can't put into words what it was like to experience these four days with their family. Walking into a 800+ wedding spanning over multiple days is quite daunting; to say the least. Do you know what eased me throughout the whole experience? How genuine, and absolutely amazing Nawal & Qayem's family was. Staying focused over 30 hours is not easy; but when you are witnessing such love and joy due to the celebration of two wonderful people; it can come quite easy. Let's not sell short just how gorgeous these guys are together. I know it sounds like I am blowing smoke; but seriously, THANK YOU to Nawal & Qayem. I learned more than you can ever imagine during those 4 long days. I grew as a photographer, creatively and soundly. I wish you both the best.

we went to cozumel. no words needed.

Inspired by the Great Gatsby

these two are exceptional people. which resulted into an exceptional day & celebration of them both.

tiffany and brandon are truly amazing people. pretty soon they will be entering their first little one into this world; excited to see them as awesome parents. :) this beautiful DIY wedding happened in Cold Springs, Texas at an old Babtist Encampment that tiffany's family purchased. couldn't have been better.

these guys be pretty. and funny. and awesome.

they were beautiful. they were awesome. chris is a crossfit beast. marette is an interior design genius.

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.

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.

some sick stuff happened at the St. Regis