Johnson Family :: Christmas Session :: Brenham Portrait Photographer

Now that you have all received your Christmas cards, I can share some of my favorite Christmas sessions from 2013! 

If you follow my Instagram, you have certainly seen these boys before. Jesse and Silas are the product of one of my bridesmaids, Halley, and her husband, Josh. I am bias for sure, but they are two of the greatest and most good-looking boys I have gotten to photograph to date. 

We trekked out into the woods near a park in Brenham for the Johnson Family's Christmas card session. The boys decorated a tree in the woods, played hide and seek, blew fake snow, and (of course) took some amazingly adorable photos. 

P.S. Who thinks Jesse and Si would be picture perfect Gap Kids Models?? 

Allie + David :: Engaged :: Katy, Texas Engagement Photographer

Allie and David's session day was QUITE an adventure. The weather played all sorts of tricks on us, but Mother Nature didn't win, (as you can tell from their photos). We also had a visitor pull up to make sure we weren't selling drugs (because apparently, the open field next to this small baptist church in Katy has that problem!). Allie and David laughed through the entire session, even through the rain, and the drug-suspector. They are such an incredible couple, and even only knowing them for a short time, I know that their friends and family are very lucky to have them. 

*It was SO exciting for me to re-blog this session when I created the new website, because I was able to add the amazing review from the couple at the bottom. Thank you, both, so much for your kind words! 

Devin + Barrett :: Engaged :: Magnolia, Texas Engagement Photographer

I was beyond excitement when a fellow-photographer asked me to be a part of this Rockabilly engagement session in Magnolia, Texas. 

Devin, the bride, looked straight out of the fifties with an incredible hair and make-up job, and an even more incredible wardrobe. And, GAH - those eyelashes! They are to. die. for. 

Congratulations on your engagement, Devin and Barrett! 

Randall + Jennifer :: Married : Sante, Fe, Texas Wedding Photographer

What is better than photographing a wedding? Photographing a wedding of a dear, dear friend. 

I met Jennifer just after her and Randall had started dating, and even though it took him a while to pop the question (just teasing), it was obvious from the start that Jennifer and Randall were meant for each other. 

I am so blessed to call these two my friends. It was such a pleasure and an honor to capture their wedding day at Haak Vineyard in Sante Fe, Texas. It rained the ENTIRE day, but they were such troopers. So grateful for the 15 minutes of sunshine after the ceremony that allowed us to capture a few outdoor portraits!  

Congratulations, Jennifer and Randall! 

Venue, Catering, Cake: Haak Winery

Dress: David's Bridal

Hair and Makeup: Untangled Hair Salon

Carrie :: Maternity :: The Woodlands, Texas Maternity Photographer

This sweet soon-to-be Momma has been a friend of mine since college, and what a BIG year she has had! Married in the spring, moved to three different states, and now a baby on the way! 

I was so excited to see her at the bee-themed bee-utiful baby shower hosted by her sister-in-law this weekend in The Woodlands. I am also so excited we were able to squeeze a maternity session into her short visit! Isn't she GLOWING? 

Baby Boyd is one lucky boy to have Carrie as his Momma! Best of luck to Mom & Dad! 

David + Jessi :: Married :: Alvin, Texas Wedding Photographer

This weekend was the first time I had a Bride & Groom want to do a "First Look" before the ceremony, and OH how sweet it was. Jessi and David were able to get all their pre-wedding jitters out, and have a few quiet moments together before the ceremony. 

David and Jessi had a beautiful outdoor ceremony at the Alvin Country Club and a sweet, intimate reception following. There could not have been a more perfect day for an outdoor "I-do". 

Best Wishes to the Bride & Groom! 

Abagail :: Senior :: The Woodlands, Texas Senior Portrait Photographer

If there are three things I know about Abby, they are:

1. She loves sparkles, rhinestones, glitter... pretty much anything that shines and is pink.

2. Every single one of her gymnasts LOVE her. (She is "Coach Abby").

3. She is a daughter of the Lord, and has a beautiful spirit. 

The third one is pretty easy to see, as her joy shines even in her photographs. I am so blessed to know Abby, and so glad to have been able to capture her as she graduates this year.