Seth and Jayla are really the loveliest, sweetest people and I feel lucky that they chose me to take their wedding photos. And not only are they sweet, but their family and friends are spectacular. They had some of the nicest bridesmaids and groomsmen that I’ve encountered in the many weddings that I’ve photographed. It’s no wonder they invited over 400 people to their wedding! They are loved by many.
Read MoreBen and Kara are more than clients to me…they are friends. I met Ben seven years ago when I first started dating my husband, Mason. They have been friends for over a decade. Ben was a groomsman in our wedding and I am so happy that I get to be there when he and Kara have their wedding next June. I love these two and I couldn’t imagine a better fitting couple!
Read MoreWhat a lovely pair these two make! They didn’t let the surprise thunderstorm we experienced when we got to Palo Duro Canyon crush their spirits. And honestly, bring me all the thunderstorms! They bring about the craziest but most beautiful, unique light that I can imagine. It makes photos so personal and so out-of-the-norm. While we waited out the rain for 45 minutes in our car, I didn’t feel lucky but once it subsided and we started shooting again I became downright giddy.
Read MoreThis really is the year of the small, intimate wedding. Jeremy and Shelly’s wedding was simple but created with impeccable, meaningful details. Most of all, they wanted their day to be about them and the joining of their families. I love that Jeremy helped Shelly’s son Colin put on his tie and vice versa. A simple gesture filled with meaning.
Read MoreI love that Tony and Lizzie kept their wedding day simple, sweet, and all about the most important thing: getting married. I love photographing weddings and all of the lovely little details but sometimes I think my industry has done a disservice to brides and grooms. There’s so much pressure for perfection and for everything to be over the top. I like it when a couple chooses to do what THEY want to do...not what Pinterest and all of social media tell them to do. Whether that means a big wedding or a small elopement, those are the best days.
Read MoreI’m such a sucker for walls of green ivy, rose gardens, Tudor houses, and sweet brides. Jayla’s bridal photos at this house in Amarillo, Texas had all of this wrapped up into one beautiful package. I kept telling Jayla that this place was a playground for me and I had to rein myself back from shooting for hours upon hours (because I definitely could). It came to me at a time when I felt like I was in a rut, creatively speaking, and both Jayla and this place refreshed my creative spirit and breathed new life into me.
Read MoreWhat a lovely pair <3
It had been a couple of years since I had taken pictures at Texas Tech University so I was so excited when Rebecca contacted me about shooting her elopement with Jake on campus in early May. They are both medical students and have been together for four years. I love that they chose to make their sweet, simple wedding ceremony all about their love together. It’s the best when a couple can relax on their wedding day. They simply showed up, took pictures, and started the rest of their lives together. It can be as easy as that.
Read MoreAlyssa is married so I can finally share her bridals! Unbelievable story: this was not the dress she got married in. Her original dress (not this one) was butchered during alterations (the hem and sleeves were literally cut off!). Her dream dress was ruined so she had to pick a new one (this one). But between her bridals and her wedding her talented mom took over and fixed her original dress! She was able to walk down the aisle in her dream wedding dress to her dream guy. What a story to tell.
Read MoreI think I may be the official photographer of the Amarillo Chin Christian Church! Haha
A few weeks ago I took pictures of two girls Ngun and Zing for their upcoming pageant this summer with the Burmese American community, all arranged by their friend, Par. (I can’t share those pictures until after the pageant). Well, Par gave me a call a couple weeks ago because Hla Hla and Samuel needed engagement pictures! I was so excited for the opportunity to work with them again because last time was such a wonderful experience.
Read MoreFirst of all, I can’t get over how pretty Cara is! We got the dreariest day for her senior photos but she is absolutely vibrant. You can barely tell it was kind of rainy because she just shines. She was natural in front of the camera which makes my job super easy. I think everything about this shoot just screams Spring! Her outfits, the deep greens, even the rain, all came together to create something beautiful on a cloudy day.
Read MoreTaylor is GORGEOUS! But I didn’t need to tell you that. We ended up doing her senior photos on Easter Sunday after rescheduling due to weather and I think we got the prettiest day. This session brought about my first “Promposal” (see photo below) in which Taylor’s boyfriend surprised her by asking her to prom in a photo.
Read MoreLauren is SO pretty! And hilarious. I don’t think I had ever laughed so much during a senior photo shoot. Every time I would have her do a soft smile, she would burst out laughing afterward. But you can’t even tell - because no matter what she looks awesome and confident.
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