Julie -N- Chris - Engaged
A destination engagement session at UT for this Houston couple. We met at the fountain and explored the unlimited potential of the University of Texas campus - beautiful, none of the buildings are the same and the history just oozes off of these magnificent structures. I loved it. I am excited to be photographing their wedding next spring, they are happy in love, but mostly they laugh and laugh. Chris is the cut-up, I actually repeated his joke, it was a good one. I really appreciate humor.
Julie -N- Chris
University of Texas Engagement Session
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Jennifer -N- Danny met at a New Years Eve party several years ago when Danny was poised to move to Portland. It was one of those nights that only happens in a John Hughes movie. Throughout the long evening, every conversation growing stronger and deeper drawing them closer than they ever realized. This is how I imagine that night ;) They both love camping and Danny loves prize fighting. We decided on a camping theme for their engagement session since we thought prize fighting might give the wrong impression ;) They suggested McKinney State Park and I was thrilled because I hadn't been there so it was all new stuff to photograph - very inspiring!
Darrin is an American in the Air Force and Helene is Norwegian living in Cairo working for the UN. They met while the pair were stationed in the same country, however brief. They played volleyball and Helene quipped her team was the best. Darrin will retire soon and Helene will join him, but they decided to get married now to make the transition a little easier when the time comes. So surprise they're actually just married!
South Austin - Engagement Photography Session
I thought it seemed only appropriate since we will be photographing Allison and Curtis' wedding on Sunday that I should post their engagement photographs today. These guys were both power players in DC government. How cool! Note: Allison's gorgeous bridals will go up next Tuesday. I can hardly wait to show them off! Right after the wedding they are headed to the Windy City for Northwestern and graduate school.
As a photographer in Austin, I shoot a lot of the same locations. Our clients see work of their friends and family online and already have a good idea of where they want to shoot. It's my job to perceive it differently each time, give each client something new; it makes their images better when I'm challenged and inspired. Some elements can make a difference. Sunlight, time of day, time of year and other weather factors all come together to make it into each couple's engagement photos. Keeli -N- Kevin chose Auditorium shores and Zilker Park for their engagement session, and in their case, the wind really added to the entire experience. It was no picnic for Keeli's long beautiful hair, but she eased into her session little bit by little bit. After a brief moment of trying to fix her hair each time it blew, we got some really terrific candid and windy hair moments which I think adds character and charm to their images. I love shots like that, the ones where concern and nervousness has slipped away and what's left is the love they share. The moments they enjoy and the experience they have with each other and with me.
Cari and Mike we're open to any ideas, but they really wanted to go to the 360 bridge too, cause they live near there. I chose this wonderful tunnel I have seen many times near my home in NE Austin. It's been a bit of a fantasy really, I have a fascination with Urban settings and this place fits me like a glove. I have a little notebook of ideas that I love to use when couples are open to trying something completely different. My favorite ;)
Brooke, Casey and baby Ari makes three.
Recently Engaged - Jette' -N- Del. They met and fell in love while sampling Austin culinary offerings. They dined at Lenoir the night they became engaged. It was only fitting they would return to the fated restaurant for their big announcement. Their friends are like minded foodies as well, so the couple decided to throw a dinner party to make the announcement, but first to follow their food theme, they made a hand crafted chocolate invitation that was hand delivered to their guests. Guests arrived and enjoyed cocktails in the courtyard, while Courtney and Paul Sanchez played live. Then they were invited inside where they enjoyed a 4 course wine tasting menu. The room was a flutter with conversation and laughter, except when the food arrive for each course, there was a collective quiet in the room while guests enjoyed each course. Jette's and Dell quietly and quite intimately shared their plates with one another. So CUTE! The perfect night cap, Erin Ivey playing "Chocolate" in French and in English. The night was simply... delicious. 
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Our Emily, sometimes works in our office, sometimes she shoots a photobooth for us, but she always makes us happy. The smile and her nutty sense of humor, make us wish she was here everyday ;) Blake, her lucky beau, and she are planning their wedding at The Inn at Wild Rose Hall at the end of December. I couldn't be more excited, I imagine there will be many Coke related products EVERYWHERE.
Kelly, a student at UT, has been a rock climber/outdoors-lover since she was little when she shared these experiences with her father. Stephen was also student at UT, and while he was an outdoors-lover he had never rock-climbed in his life until the day he tried the UT climbing wall on a lark. His instructor? Kelly. Stephen made his move, and while things may have started off a little rocky at first (haha-I kid), he soon began to grow on her. Now, they scale walls together and will make it official this fall. It was perfect that they would choose Reimers Ranch for their engagement session, as it is the only natural climbing area in Austin. The acreage was once owned by Milton Reimer and was a favorite of many a climber. When he passed away, he left the land to the city under the condition that it remain a place for climbers to reach new heights. Since taking over the grounds, the city has worked to shape the area into a little bit more of an accessible park. It's among Kelly and Stephen's most favorite sanctuaries. Now, I'm not gonna lie folks... I was more than a little nervous a few times. I'm not much of outdoorsy type, I like city life and sidewalks. This was a stretch (literally) for me but I loved every minute of it. And I thank these two so much for getting me out of my confort zone and into the wilderness. Another giant leap for She-N-He!
Susanne and Scott - getting married in New Orleans this month, I'm so thrilled for them.
Lauren -N- Kevin, both video game creators met in the dark room of a gaming studio ;) They added a second photo session to their original package so they could incorporate so many beloved locations in Austin. We shot at Mayfield Park (a very special place for them), John Bremond Jr. House (Lauren LOVED the stained glass), Pierre Vermont home, and Big Top Candy (Just for giggles - and did we ever...).
Thuy -N- Brannon Met through mutual friends and their romance has been a whirlwind. They are tying the knot on their short courtship in just 2 weeks. You just know when you know!
Joanna and Jeff the lucky winners of one of our "engagement" session give-aways! They have been married for some time but their amazing story is Joanna's amazing transformation. They dutifully took their engagement pictures in the northeast with their photographer before their wedding. When she saw the photos from her session Joanna was disappointed with her appearance. After their wedding she went on a diet and started exercising. Jeff is an airline pilot, he travels a considerable amount of time. She was able to devote a good amount of time to her new hobby. In less than 2 years she shed more than 80 pounds. It's hard to bounce back emotionally though and Joanna still doesn't see the fit person she has become. Hopefully these images will help with that ;)
Liz was hands down the most afraid subject I have ever worked with. She told me over the phone that she was completely unphotogenic. I explained this was a phenomena that only exists in ones head and that everyone is beautiful in some way and can be photographed as such. But as you can see, I was completely wrong, she's a hot mess ;) Just kidding, what a total knock out!
Best of Austin Engagement Photography 2011!
Stassney and Tommy have been engaged for 1 million years. :) We met them at a bridal event way back in 2009. Since then we had gone back and forth a few times on whether we'd be able to shoot their wedding. Dates and plans had changed a couple times and it was looking like it wasn't going to happen for us. Flash forward to a contest we ran a couple months ago, "Be our # ____ fan." Well, her good girlfriend won the contest and handed it over to her. Stassney was thrilled and told me to "come up with something cool" for the shoot. I wanted to do a sordid affair in the style of late night paparazzi. They were all in! As you can see, we worked in some not too obvious pieces too, for their Memphis home walls. After our session, they decided to bust their budget and they have now brought us on to photograph their March wedding. I am thrilled that everything has worked out. Stassney is like a sister to me these days and I just can't imagine not being there for her. I'm so happy to be charged with photographing their long-awaited wedding day! Congratulations you two, see you in 6 weeks!
Jamie + Wes on and near south Congress.
K+K
Taylor -N- Rob
