top 10 2018 | bridal photos
top 10 2018 | bridal photos

It’s that time again. It’s time to look back at some of the best photos from 2018. Everyday we’ll be taking a look at a new category. Voting is open till 8am tomorrow and the winners will be announced Monday. The winning entries will each receive a 16×20 print. Today’s category: Bridal Sessions

Here’s what’s great about bridal sessions, you get to have all kinds of fun in your dress and we get photos that we probably could not get on the wedding day. Take a look at the entries then vote at the bottom of this post.

1: Linda

2: Callie (Villa di Felecia)

3: Mallory (El Cerrito Event Venue)

4: Kylee

5: Cathy (Castle on the Lake)

6: Tiffany

7: Lauren (The Ashton Depot)

8: Emily (Stone Oak Ranch)

9: Callie (Villa di Felecia)

10: Mariana (Dove Hollow)

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Top 10 2018 Wedding
Top 10 2018 Wedding

It’s that time again. It’s time to look back at some of the best photos from 2018. Everyday we’ll be taking a look at a new category. Voting is open till 8am tomorrow and the winners will be announced Monday. The winning entries will each receive a 16×20 print.

Today’s category: Wedding

All the other stuff is great, but really, when you get to the bottom of it, weddings are all about two people getting married. I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of photographing couples on their day. Here are a few of my favorites form the past year.

1: Lindsay & Chris (Wylde Acres)

2: Linda & Joseph

3: Malory & Adam (El Cerrito Event Venue)

4: Tiffany & Flint

5: Ashley & Jared (Lake Tyler Petroleum Club)

6: Kylee & Colton (Kitalou Gin)

7: Lauren & Sean (The Ashton Depot)

8: Crystal & Todd (Castle on the Lake)

9: Callie & PJ (Villa di Felicita)

10: Mariana & Ben (Dove Hollow Estate)

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Flowers, First Looks, & Flower Girls
Flowers, First Looks, & Flower Girls

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Today’s post will be a bit different.  I just wanted to focus on 3 aspects of Amanda & Bob super fun Castle on the Lake wedding: the flowers, the First Look, and the flower girls.

First up, the flowers.  Anytime I pull up to a wedding and see the La Tee Da mobile, I know I don’t have to worry.  The pretty will be there for sure, but even more importantly, there will be no added pressure or stress on the bride.  Barbara and her team show up on time, with no issues, and always make the place more amazing than even the bride could imagine.

Here is what Amanda had to say about the florals: “I was so excited to see the flowers that I kept peeking out the window while we were getting ready because I knew they were going to be absolutely gorgeous!”

You hear that?  A bride was so excited about her flowers that she put off getting ready for her wedding so she could look at the flowers for her wedding.  Way to go La Tee Da!

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I also LOVE being there when a bride gets to see her bouquet for the first time.
La Tee Da even has a section on their site devoted to this moment at every wedding.  So fun.

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You know I always enjoy a First Look.

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Amanda & Bob spent their’s laughing and tearing up over the day.  Such a great moment of calm and reconnecting before the chaos that can be a wedding day.

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Bob was super nervous up until this point.  So seeing and getting to talk to Amanda, really helped settle him down a bit. And, little did he realize it, after a few minutes he started to sooth her spirits and was so, so tender with her.

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I told you La Tee Da was good at their job.

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You were promised flower girls, and flower girls you shall have!

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Yes, please!

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Every lady has a nice handbag.

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Seriously.  This is a real live human tiny girl who looks just timeless.

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Thank you guys for such a chill and wonderful wedding day.  I promise I took more than just photos of your flowers, you two, and your flower girls. ;)

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top 10 2015 | the winners!
top 10 2015 | the winners!

Hey hey, the people have spoken and here are the winners for this years contests.

Engagement: Natelee & Josh. There is something super timeless and perfect about a couple hugging while the dude makes his girl giggle.

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Rings: Melanie & Aaron used these drinks during their ceremony. I’m glad their ring photo was able to include them as well.
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Brides: Liz braved the stupid hot afternoon June heat for her bridal session. It was worth it. (Right Liz?)
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Random: I LOVE this shot of the bride’s sisters and mom documenting their day.
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Mug Machine: Hair makes the best prop.
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Wedding: Breelyn & Tyson had the most perfect outdoor wedding ever. It’s only fair that their perfect outdoor photo win.
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Each year it’s so hard for me to narrow down the categories and pick only 10 photos per section. This year I’m giving you a little peek behind the curtain at some of my other favorites that were not able to make the cut in wedding related categories.

Lots and lots of eye candy below. Enjoy.

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Thanks to everyone who voted and a HUGE thanks to all my 2015 couples. You guys are super generous to allow me into your lives on these intimate days. You are the best.

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top 10 2015 | wedding
top 10 2015 | wedding

It’s that time again. It’s time to look back at some of the best photos from 2015. Everyday we’ll be taking a look at a new category. Voting is open till 8am and the winners will be announced Monday. The winning entries will each receive a 16×20 print.

Today’s category: Wedding

All the other stuff is great, but really, when you get to the bottom of it, weddings are all about two people getting married. I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of photographing couples on theirday. Here are a few of my favorites form the past year.

1. Talia & Andrew (Stonegate Mansion)
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2. Stephanie & Max (Lake Tyler Petroleum Club)
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3. Breelyn & Tyson (Chapel Creek Manor)
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4. Katie & Trevor (THE SPRINGS Event Venue)
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5. Kallie & Chase (Pecan Springs Ranch)
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6. Shelby & Damon (The Arbor)
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7. Chelsea & Ryan (Stone Oak Ranch)
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8. Melanie & Aaron (Le Beaux Chateau)
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9. Chasity & Adam (The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception)
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10. Heather & Austin (Castle on the Lake)
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