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Out of Office - destination wedding in Oklahoma!

I’m typing my first blog post while heading down the road (don’t worry, I’m not driving - and I *love* modern technology) on our way to a winery in Chandler, Oklahoma.
I’ll try to respond to emails and phone calls as I get reception, internet access, and availibility, but I’ll be back to normal life on Monday.
Meanwhile, I’ll attach some iPhone photos of my trip!

 Out of Office   destination wedding in Oklahoma!

Rebekah and Ryan’s Wedding (Part 2) - The Houstonian - Houston, TX

Yesterday, I posted photos from the first half of Rebekah and Ryan’s wedding at Second Baptist Church in Houston.  Everything was gorgeous, beautiful, and seamless.  When we arrived at their reception at The Houstonian, a transformer had blown so the elevators were out of operation, the A/C was barely working, and only a few lights were operating on backup generator power.  But these two didn’t let that phase them.  After they were able to get grandparents and those that required the elevator upstairs, they boogied in spite of the heat while the folks at the Houstonian worked dilligently to get everything restored.

Rebekah and Ryan’s reception kicked off with their heartfelt first dance.

Showing off the rock…

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… and Rebekah’s gorgeous eyes.

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Ryan’s grandmother baked the groom’s cake herself!  It was a family tradition that she made a fruit cake.  It was very yummy!  Photo by Christine Tremoulet.

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I always love the bouquet and garter toss.

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Boys fighting over the garter… (his lady must have been watching!)

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I’m not sure what’s happening here… ;)  Photo by Christine.

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Bekah dancing with her sister-in-law.

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What a team!

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An electric kiss… Photo by Christine.

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Tears of joy.  ;)

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Thank you Rebekah and Ryan!  Your wedding was so much fun!

Flowers by: Christina of Fresh Blooms of Houston

Reception at: The Houstonian Hotel, Club, and Spa with the help of Tony Garcia

DJ Services by: Robin Janson of Rock n Robin

Rebekah and Ryan’s Wedding (Part 1) - Second Baptist Church - Houston, TX

A beautiful Saturday afternoon in April, Rebekah and Ryan were married at Second Baptist Church.  The always brilliant Christine Tremoulet joined me at their wedding, so there are so many photos that I love that I had to split it into two blog posts!  Here’s the their getting ready and ceremony photos with a dash of fun formals:

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Showing the goods

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Ryan’s grandfather officiated the ceremony.  Before everyone arrived, he was reading over his verses.

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Stained glass.  Photo by Christine Tremoulet.

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Shoes!

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Rebekah is such a classic beauty.  Her pearls totally complete her wedding ensemble.

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Last minute gloss

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The guys heading out.  Photo by Christine.

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Rebekah and her father smiling as they watch the flower girl head down the aisle.

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Christine captured these next two of a laugh at the altar and the processional.

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I love this one!  All the excitement and emotion immediately after the ceremony!

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While I was shooting formals, Christine found a fun angle

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I love big bridal parties!

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Reception photos coming tomorrow!

Lindsey and Nic’s Engagement Session - Bouroughs Park

Lindsey and Nic are such a cute couple!  They were wed in a destination wedding ceremony in Mexico, but I had the opportunity to take their engagement photographs at Burroughs Park in Tomball, Texas.

They knew each other in high school, but it wasn’t until after Nic served our country in the Marines and attended Texas A&M that they met again, fell in love, and the rest is history.  ;)

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Fun on the playground!  (Isn’t Lindsey a natural?)

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Some swinging silliness!

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This one is my favorite.  In black and white, it just pops!

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The sun finally peeked through the clouds to give us some nice rim light to highlight their love…

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In this last one, Nic wanted to show off his Aggie ring.  :P

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Thanks Lindsay and Nic!

Mandy’s Bridals - The Galleria - Houston, Texas

Now that Mandy is married, we can now unveil her fabulous destination bridals!

Mandy, a Corpus Christi native, found her dream dress here in Houston, and since she fondly remembers visiting the Water Wall with her grandmother as a child, that’s where she wanted to have her bridal session.  Technically, you’re not supposed to photograph professionally there because it is private property, but we quickly snuck in while the security guard was perusing a nearby parking garage.  What can I say?  I’m a rule breaker…  ;)

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Next, brave Mandy hiked across the Galleria area in her dress to a nearby office park.

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I *love* her dress!  And the brooch was her own add-on, but it goes perfectly with her wedding dress!  What a unique way to make your dress one-of-a-kind!

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As I laid in duck poop and Mandy’s mom was all around silly, we were able to capture some photos of her beautiful laugh.  (I always recommend bringing a close friend or family member to bridals so they can help fluff dresses, carry stuff, and act silly!)

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My brides have the most amazing eyes!

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She wanted a photo to show off her fun, leopard print flip flops.  Isn’t she adorable!

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Thank you, Mandy!

Downing Family Portraits - Tomball, Texas

The Downing family had me come out and shoot their extended family at their home.  We started out around the pool in the backyard.

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The boys…

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After the formal posed photos, we decided to go for something a little more fun.  :D

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These two got along better than any siblings I’ve ever seen!

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Sadly, this is probably one of my favorites.  I love great silly photos!

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We had to get a quick shot of the little one’s grandparents since they haven’t had a photo together in a while.

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Finally, we  got a handsome photo of Officer Downing in his Sheriff’s uniform.

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Thanks for having me at your home!  It was great capturing your family together!

Cans for Comments Food Drive

Last holiday season, many of my fellow photographer friends participated in “Cans for Comments”, a food drive where for each comment on their blog, they donated one non-perishable or canned food item to a local food bank.

Since I was late to the boat before Christmas, and since need knows no season, I decided I’d make up for it this summer by running Cans for Comments from Memorial Day to Labor Day in 2009.

My goal?  To donate at least 500 food items to the Houston Food Bank by September 11th.  But I can’t do it alone, I need your help!  So what do you need to do?  Leave me a comment!  About anything, about nothing… on a new blog post, or find an old one.  Don’t stop with one comment, leave a few!  Stop by every week and comment on new posts.  We’ve got 105 days to get those 500 cans, so comment away!

And since no blog post is totally complete without a photo, here’s one from Tricia and Nathan’s Day After session last fall at the 1940 Air Terminal Museum. zm di woodruff and spoonts ttd 20 Cans for Comments Food Drive

Rebekah and Ryan’s engagements - Royal Oaks - Houston, Texas

Rebekah and Ryan just had their spectacular wedding last weekend, so its high time I show off their engagement photos!

Rebekah hails from Arizona, Ryan from the fabulous city of Houston (I’m not at all biased, I swear).  These two found their way to Baylor University where, as fate would have it, they met.

I met Rebekah the weekend after Ike hit and we were lucky to find a table at a newly reopened Starbucks in the Galleria.  (Most the tables were occupied by people seeking power and internet connections.)  Her mom had flown in all the way from Arizona and Rebekah had driven in from Waco.  Fortunately, hurricane or not, I had the opportunity to meet this great down-to-earth bride and her mother, and eventually, Ryan!

Ryan’s grandmother lives in Royal Oaks, so we had the special opportunity to shoot around the country club and the golf course.  Enjoy some of my favorites!

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They’d been dating for years, but you can tell they’re still so in love!

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Sometimes sexy and serious, these two really know how to play around!  (Ryan took “attack her” waaaay serious.)  :P

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So sexy!

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Doesn’t she have the most beautiful eyes?!?

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I love this one!

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Vanessa and Jonny’s Wedding - Katy, Texas

Vanessa and Jonny were married at The Westlake Club in West Houston.  These two are super adorable and sure know how to throw a party!

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Holly captured this shot of Vanessa’s fabulous shoes and dress.

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On this one, I love how the bridesmaid’s crossed arms break up the photo and bring your eyes in toward Vanessa.

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Vanessa anxiously checks her flowers last minute before her walk down the aisle.

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A burst of laughter in response to one of her bridesmaids.

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Congrats to Vanessa and Jonny!

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Bustlin’ up.

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Ring shots!

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The first dance…

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Vanessa and her dad had a very emotional father-daughter dance.  There was not a dry eye in the whole place!

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Mother-Son dance

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The cake got just a wee bit messy!

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This was probably my first wedding where EVERYONE got on the dance floor and danced the WHOLE NIGHT!

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And boy, do they know how to get down!

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For a nice closing shot, the bartenders let me stand on the bar to get the group coming in for “last call.”

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