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Janessa + Ruben . San Antonio, TX . Engagement

Amy — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:01:41 +0000

Janessa and Ruben are getting married this summer and I am so excited to capture their wedding. These two have been together for several years and have a comfort about them while also having a fresh joy and love for one another. When I took the time to ask Janessa and Ruben what they enjoy doing together, the big response was go to the movies. They said they spend a lot of time at the nearby theatre, The Palladium. So off to the Palladium we went! Definitely an engagement session out of the box. We had a great time! Loved it!

Here are some of my faves…

Monkey is Four!! . the video

Amy — Wed, 02 May 2012 00:02:46 +0000

And now for the video… Happy Birthday my little race car driving monkey. I love you! The last 4-5 minutes is an interview with a four year old. Please don’t feel like you have to watch it all. The first part is the highlight

Monkey is Four!! . Jay’s Birthday

Amy — Tue, 01 May 2012 06:55:27 +0000

Say it isn’t so! My baby is four today. Four years ago I was experiencing my first hours of motherhood and was blown away at how much I could love someone that I just met. He hadn’t sent me flowers, sweeped me off my feet, romanced me. Nope. This little guy had done absolutely nothing to earn my love and yet I loved him more than I can even describe. In that moment, I was just a wee bit closer to understanding God’s unconditional love for us. Not deserved, not earned, just is.

Fast forward four years and that love has only grown. Wow. What a ride! How do I love my little monkey! He is such a gift, a pure joy. He makes me laugh every day, puts smiles on our faces, he is the first person Liam asks for upon waking, he tells stories, is so imaginative, an independent soul, a heart full of kindness and thoughtfulness and love. Yep, he is a keeper! Born four years ago today…

To celebrate, I had quite the birthday surprise planned. If you were to meet my little man on any given day, you would learn quickly that his favorite thing in the whole wide world is his coveted collection of cars. He plays with them first thing in the morning, drives them through the day and dreams about them through the night… for real. He has woken us up in the middle of the night in a panic that his collection was not by his bed… 3 am and this is the pressing issue. No joke. So what did Mommy plan?? I turned our house into a highway system. Yep, Paul and I engineered and built an entire roadway last night. Check it out…

When Jay woke up…

What awaited him downstairs…

How old are you today?

Birthday Breakfast panCakes!

Birthday boy gets to pick dinner…

Birthday Cone…

To My Dearest Monkey Jay,

Words cannot even express my love for you. I am so thankful for you every day. What a gift you are! I am so proud of the little four year old man that you are growing in to. You have such love and tenderness for others. You think outside yourself. You have a determined independent spirit. Your creativity abounds. You are so silly. Your snuggles melt my heart. I love everything you are and everything I see growing in the man you will be one day. I love you so much and cannot image life without you. Happy Birthday Monkey!! Mommy loves you!

Love,
Your Mommy, always and forever

And because my son is, well, a boy, and boys are born drawn to gross things, this video is worth a moment for your laugh…

Jessica + Van . San Antonio, TX . Life Session

Amy — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:37:57 +0000

On the morning I was to meet Jessica and Van for the session, it was gloomy and rainy. I showed up on location and five minutes before they arrived, it was raining. When they arrived, it stopped. The rain stayed away during the session and returned as we were taking our last shot… no joke. How perfect is that?! Jessica and Van are not native Texans. They have been married for a few years and have also lived in Maine. They had photos taken in Maine surrounded by the shore and lobster traps to remember their time there. Now that they are Texans, they wanted to have photos with a local feel to represent their time here in San Antonio as well. What better place than the missions? So beautiful, historical and has the feel of the heart of Texas. We had a great time walking around and finding spots here and there. Thanks for a fun morning!

Here are some of my faves…

Bernie + Samuel . Wimberley, TX . Engagement

Amy — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:52:50 +0000

I met up with Bernie and Samuel at the Emily Ann Theaters in Wimberley, TX. What a great little spot I was introduced to! It is used for all kinds of things with several stages for local plays and events. Samuel has participated in many things here, which is what brought us to this location. Samuel and Bernie are two sweet, young things in love. There is something so innocent and pure about these two. Love it!

Here are some faves…

Courtney + Matt . San Antonio, TX . Engagement

Amy — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 02:26:53 +0000

Courtney and Matt met at Purdue. Currently they live at a distance while Matt is stationed in Corpus Christi. On her recent visit to see Matt, we all met up at the Riverwalk for an engagement session. Both Courtney and Matt are soft spoken and there is a gentleness in them that comes through in the images. Along with those blue eyes they both love about each other

Here are some of my faves…

Ashley + Bryan . Boerne, TX . Wedding

Amy — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:19:11 +0000

Ashley and Bryan met as students at TCU. Bryan played baseball there, not only played, but was part of a Championship Team. He is currently playing for the Detroit Tigers minor team and LOVING it! What a gift it is to live your dream. They met one night at the local hot spot, Fuzzy’s Tacos, following a game that Ashley wasn’t even that thrilled to go to, but a friend had talked her into it. Fate has a funny way of going about things sometimes. We revisited Fuzzy’s and the TCU baseball field during their engagement session. You might remember it… here. I had so much fun that day, getting to know this couple that was completely comfortable with one another, and learn more about this TCU home they spoke so highly of. It was only natural that the TCU influence played a huge role in their wedding day. The TCU’s Horned Frogs color is Purple. The wedding was accented beautifully in purple… from Ashley’s shoes, to the flowers, the girls dresses, the reception linens and lighting. The grooms cake will go down as an all-time favorite… a replica of the TCU baseball stadium – detailed to perfection. It included the championship photo on the “big screen”. Truly a work of art! Oh and that place Fuzzy’s I mentioned, well they had chips and salsa brought in for their guests all the way from Fort Worth Fuzzy’s. Nice touch. Ashley and Bryan are smitten with one another and I wish them the best in their bright future. Oh, and did I mention the dance pics?? There were just too many to choose from. What a fun crowd! Thank you so much for including me!

Ceremony + Reception: Tapatio Springs, Boerne, TX
Wedding Coordinator: Melody Agee of San Antonio Wedding and Event Consultants
Cake: The Ultimate Cheesecake Factory
Florist: Especially Yours, Kerrville, TX
Lighting, Chairs, Drapery, and Chandelier: DPC Media and DPC Events
Linens: Freesia Designs
DJ: DJ Chris with Maximum Groove Sounds
Caterer: Tapatio Springs
And a huge thanks to Rachael Hall for second shooting with me!

Here are some of my faves…

Seeing Dad for the first time…

Did I mention Ashley’s dog was an adorable side-kick?

Ashley wrapped her Grandmother’s watch around her bouquet…

My how times have changed…

Ashley’s father hurt himself the day before and ended up on crutches, so Grandpa stepped in to finish the dance…

And Ashley pitches the cake…

Love how the inside of Ashley’s ring has her initials. What man thinks of that?? Yep, Bryan’s a keeper.

Feeding the Fuzzy’s chips and salsa…

FUNFETTI!!! Do you like this one in color or black and white?

What to Wear . Photo Sessions

Amy — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:35:10 +0000

People are always asking me what they should wear to a photo session. There are no rules when it comes to what to wear. The thing I always like to tell people is please oh please, be yourself! You want to be comfortable in your own skin. My goal when capturing your images is to capture your personalities and who you really are. If you are uncomfortable in what you have on, this will come through in your face. Don’t try to be something you’re not.

Having said this, here are some more tips…
. Unless you dress matchy matchy on an everyday basis, please skip this for photos too.
. If jeans are what you love to wear, bring them! They make for great photos.
. Don’t be afraid of color.
. Stripes and patterns are ok. The old rule of solids only is long gone!
. Bring both a dressy and a casual look. Dressy can be fun, but casual reflects your day to day self. We will get plenty of formal dressy on your wedding day
. For family photos, let the kids have a hand in this too… maybe there is a favorite tu-tu, cape or t-shirt. Bring it!
. When it comes to maternity shoots, we want to show off the belly, so tighter tops are ideal. Bring options.
. Accessories: Bring your favorite shoes, necklace, jewelry, hats, ties, scarves, etc… We LOVE accessories!
. And don’t forget those favorite items that are meaningful to you – a guitar, soccer ball, baseball glove, etc…

If you need help finalizing decisions, I am more than happy to help with that process. Bring a couple extras the day of the shoot and I will be glad to help you narrow down your selections and help pick and choose what might go best together for the photos. Just be yourself

Bright colors and plaid. It totally works!

Picnic basket, a blanket, and the cups found their way with us, as they loved picnics on the beach…

He loves music and singing, so he brought his guitar…

Football Jerseys…

Melanie + David . Lakeway, TX . Wedding

Amy — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:39:23 +0000

Melanie and David were married at the Lakeway Resort on Lake Travis this past fall. I met with Melanie and her mom what seems like forever ago when they booked the date. Since then I have had the pleasure of getting to know Melanie pretty well. She is fast becoming a friend and has such a heart. In getting to know David too, it has become quite clear why these two fell in love with one another. I was honored to be a part of their wedding this past fall. Gorgeous venue, beautiful bride, top notch details and the flowers, truly exquisite!! Thank you for including me!

Ceremony + Reception: The Lakeway Resort and Spa, TX

Coordinator: Barbara’s Brides
Flowers: Beth Richard, Exquisite Petals, Austin, TX
Hair: Joel Hamburger
Makeup: Karla Enriquez
Dress: Priscilla of Boston
Cake: Simon Lee Bakery
Wedding Soloist & Musician: Rolando Diaz
Band: The Memphis Train Revue
String Ensemble: Barton Strings

Here are some of my faves…

The bride and her nephew, the ring bearer…

The nephew checking himself out in the mirror. Looking good!

He was made for the spotlight, don’t you think?

David’s children stood beside him as Melanie came down the aisle. Love this!

Melanie didn’t have a traditional bridal party, but she certainly found a way to include the ladies in her life…

Love this moment between Melanie and her mom…

Vanessa and Reid’s wedding, another favorite, was recently featured on Style Me Pretty

Anne + Gregg . San Antonio, TX . Wedding

Amy — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:46:20 +0000

Anne and Gregg are married! They live out east and traveled back to San Antonio to be wed. I spoke with Anne several times before we met at the rehearsal dinner and all I have to say is that she one of the sweetest people I’ve ever met! These two are crazy about one another and it came through during their first sight… true, tender love. I loved their morning Greek Orthodox ceremony with a luncheon reception and dancing outdoors in the beautiful sunshine. Between the couple, the ceremony, the attire, the vintage car and the details, this wedding goes down as a favorite. Thank you so much for including me in your big day!

Ceremony: St. Anthony Orthodox Church
Reception: Club Giraud
Coordinator: Sue Bain, Wedding Planners, Inc
Cheesecake: Club Giraud

Here are some of my faves…