Remember Lindsay & Logan?  Their beautiful wedding was last week at Los Encinos here in San Antonio. I’ve known Lindsay and her family for almost 7 years now. We first met at church where Lindsay worked in the nursery and our lil’ Hudson dude was younger than lil’ p-diddy is now. He was probably about 4 months old. He got VERY attached to Lindsay. So much so that when it was time for him to “graduate” up to the next room when he started walking Lindsay had to ease him into the whole transition by staying with him for a little bit. He loved her. And now, she takes care of lil’ p-diddy Parker man on Sundays (when we actually make it these days).

I then started working with her mom, Traci at church and we became super good friends. Traci is the kind of woman that is a role model not only for her daughters but for other women. She loves to share her wisdom…um, with everyone. She has made me a better woman, a better wife, a better friend, a better Christian and a better mom and I was honored when they asked me to shoot both Tara & Lindsay’s weddings this Spring and Summer.

Like I mentioned before in the engagement post Lindsay is …very….very…organized. She made my job very easy. So I had to defiantely get a shot of the schedule she posted in all of the dressing rooms at the venue. No one was ever wondering what time we needed to start the next task.

We were pretty good in keeping with the time too. I wish I would’ve gotten a photo of Lindsay’s watch that she wore until the last possible second. I made her take it off once when we went out to shoot a few of her but she put that sucker back on so fast.

Here are a couple getting ready shots. Her cute little ballet slippers. Gotta love a girl that goes for comfort.

 

And a lovely shot of her mother tying up her ribbons.

She’s a pink girl. So naturally her colors were celdon and pink. The bridesmaid dresses were so cute. I loved that they were short and sassy…a little flair for the girls.

And here are a couple of my favorite shots of Lindsay. We did a full out bridal last month and I’m excited that I’ll finally get to share those too. We’ll get to those later though.

 

 

I always love doing detail shots and this time was no exception. The cake was so beautiful. Lindsay has impeccable taste when it comes to the flowers. They were gorgeous.

Logan’s father had passed away several years before but I was so glad to see him there. It was so touching to look over and see this photo of his father looking on and blessing this amazing day for them.

And Hudson’s best buddy Cole made another outstanding appearance as the ring bearer. Totally cute lil’ dude. Loved this sweet detail shot of him prepping for the big walk.

and here he is again after the ceremony flirtin’ with the girls.

And obvioulsy we can’t leave out the bride and groom.

I loved this group family shot of Lindsay, her two sisters, Niki & Tara and her parents. This was after the father daughter dance and they all cut in and danced as a group.

 

and i love this shot of the single guys participating in the tossing of the garter. i’m guessing that there were women involved in the cohersing them up there to begin with. Take a look at how they are all just standing there looking at the lonely garter on the floor in front of them. Even Cole didn’t want to pick the darn thing up!

Cole ended up with it in the end but we all know John is next on the list!

And this next shot is quite possibly one of my favorite shots ever. Lindsay had arranged for a special dance for her mom & dad. They will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary in September and she wanted to make sure they were recognized for such an amazing accomplishment. This was am amazing moment for me to witness. As I looked on and watched Traci & Jess dance I got so emotional at one point I couldn’t even see out of my viewfinder. I watched as their 3 amaingly beautiful daughters and their newly extended family watched them from the sidelines. Each of them admiring the love they witnessed before them. I wondered what they each thought. Each of them so young, so in love and so ready to live their lives together. I thought about my own marriage and how one day I hoped and dreamed of such a moment in my own life. A moment where I would stand dancing with my husband as our 3 children and their spouses stood on and watched.

Celebrating and rejoicing in LOVE.

 

Congratulations Lindsay & Logan! Thank you both so much for allowing me to be a small part of your great big love!

 

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you might remember Lindsay’s sister Tara.

Tara was my rockstar bride from March. She was the first of two weddings for this family.

Now it’s Lindsay’s turn! She & Logan will be exchanging vows on June 6th. Isn’t it nuts that June is now right around the corner?

And while the two gorgeous blondes share some obvious similarities (that’s Lindsay on the left)

They are so polar opposite it’s amazing.

Tara was pretty “hey, cool…I’m getting married. i should probably get a dress” kinda gal.

Lindsay had her engagement photos picked out and had emailed me her order within 6 hours of their debut. And I finished editing those babies at like 2am! by the time I woke up at 8am and checked my email she had already viewed her images and picked out her favorites to be printed. now there’s a girl that’s on top of things.

i shot she & logan’s e-session at the botanical gardens and i was so excited that there was finally some color peeking out after a long winter. they came ready to have fun and full of ideas! always a nice change of pace when your clients give you a little direction and have ideas of their own. i love that.

here are a couple of my faves from their session.

We did her bridal session last week and she rocked it. i wish i could share but some things must remain a secret before the wedding!

Congrats Lindsay & Logan! I can’t

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One month ago today I got the divine pleasure to shoot a traditional Persian wedding. Full of tradition, custom and a lot of family and friends, Mina & Pegah’s wedding day was nothing short of amazing.  As if there is anywhere in Austin I wouldn’t fall in love with, the Renaissance Hotel is a top notch venue and I was stoked to be there.

Jana came along as my 2nd shooter and thank goodness.  There was so much to take in and I didn’t want to miss a thing. We started off with a few detail shots.

Then we hit the bride’s hotel room where there was plenty of fun to take in.  Mina was lookin’ hot in her Juicy track suit complete with her new title.

Pegah had sent her a this gorgeous arrangement of flowers earlier in the day that Jana got a gorgeous shot of.

and the sweetest card came along with it.

i know! it’s ok ladies, let’s not let our envy get the best of us. just because some of us get husband’s who idea of a romantic gift is a chia head doesn’t mean they’re a lost cause….ok, now i’m just talking to myself.

mina wasn’t quite ready to get into her dress and i made the guys promise to be in the lobby by 5 sharp so we headed down to meet them and when i rounded the corner in the lobby this is what i saw.

they were all lined up perfectly trying to get a quick snapshot in before i got there. i loved it and was totally impressed the Pegah was able to get the entire group of guys together and ready for me.

i spent some time with the guys and made it quick and painless for them. here’s one of my favorite shots of pegah.

yes, i know…..now you’re really jealous.

We got the call from Mina that she was ready to get into her dress so we headed back up to the room to get some great shots of her getting ready.

aren’t those earrings hot? one of her friends made those for her!

there ceremony was so unique. they spent alot of time preparing for it and it showed in the details.

this was as they were announced husband and wife….pure joy!

group shots were awesome. the wedding party was huge and they were definately a fun group! totally whipping out ideas and we did our best to incorporate them all. we had all of maybe 30 minutes but i could’ve easily shot for 2 hours!

this was one of my favorite group shots. we had these perfect rocks to stagger on outside. i was praying now one would fall flat on their face….and of course, they all climbed trees like pros.

stunning bride & groom. they made my job….completely effortless.

Thank you Mina & Pegah for an amazing day! I am honored to have been able to be a small part of it!

Happy one month anniversary!

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I was honored to get to photograph the wedding of the daughter of one of my dearest friends, Traci.  Tara & Alex had a gorgeous ceremony at the Bright Shawl downtown San Antonio. Bride & Groom were looking hot and were nervous and giddy and emotional and excited and it was awesome to watch the entire story unfold and to be there to capture it all for them.

Congratulations Tara & Alex!

 

 

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