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 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.

Another installment of Black and White Thursday in Austin, Texas at the Allan House. The guys are two amazing not to throw up immediately.

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.

An awesome couple got married at one of my favorite places in Houston; The Grove in downtown Houston. It was beautiful.

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.

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 :)

Shot on Contax 645. With the most beautiful sunset I've seen in Houston.

Shot at The Grove at Discovery Green in Houston, Texas.Shot on Contax 645.

FILM! Shot with Contax 645

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.

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.

Coming to the blog very soon. Becky + Ike in Telluride, Colorado.

contax 645 | 400Htelluride, colorado

When Laura and Omar approached me about their wedding at the Las Brisas Hotel in Ixtapa, Mexico; I just couldn't say no. A small, private celebration in a little bit of paradise? Yes, please. Their happiness shines through..

This couple is..flat out..adorable. More to see, and to come.taken @ the grove in houston, texas.

Jackie and Ike..just wanted to say thank you for letting me photograph such an AWESOME day. Color version coming soon.