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Chelsea and Saul’s Colorful Fiesta-inspired Wedding // Rising Star City Market

Chelsea and Saul’s Colorful Fiesta-inspired Wedding // Rising Star City Market

When something you’ve prayed for, for years, and planned for months, finally happens, it’s kinda surreal. And in that moment, feels almost like an out of body experience where you question if it’s actually happening; at least that’s how I felt and it wasn’t even my wedding! Right before the ceremony a guest asked me […]

Abigail & Ben’s Classic Garden Wedding // Chandor Gardens, Weatherford, TX

Abigail & Ben’s Classic Garden Wedding // Chandor Gardens, Weatherford, TX

Arriving at Chandor Gardens Wednesday afternoon, I was immediately taken with the al fresco design of Abigail and Ben’s wedding reception in the courtyard. The understated elegance of the event was a perfect match to the couple’s quiet, stylish selves. When I first started talking to Abigail about her wedding, Abigail told me of her […]

Choosing your Photographer: Client Experience

Choosing your Photographer: Client Experience

We’ve covered pricing, style, and now for something you probably haven’t considered when looking for a photographer in the past—client experience. It comes in two types: transactional or relational. Transactional You don’t know who will be taking your photos prior to the session/wedding day. Your only communication is at booking and image delivery. Who you […]

Deptuch Family Short Session // Mineral Wells, Texas

Deptuch Family Short Session // Mineral Wells, Texas

When you’re related to, or friends with me, there’s a high probability you’ll be used as guinea pigs for a new location or portrait concept.  I had driven by the spot next to a historic school house in Mineral Wells, multiple times and was so intrigued; but I didn’t want to just declare it the […]