Words cannot describe the kind heart of this precious bride. Elizabeth and I were Kappas together in college and I was beyond thrilled to share in her joyous wedding day this past weekend in East Texas. I've been holding these beautiful images until today and now am proud to present the new Mrs. Ryan Baumgardner. You are a class act Elizabeth. Thanks for thinking of me to be part of your wonderful wedding. Sneak peek to come very soon!
Chad + Kristi, Fort Worth Engagement Photography
When my cousin Chad and his beautiful fiancé Kristi asked me to take their engagement photos, my heart skipped a beat!! Kristi is the face of Xen Tan and an experienced model, so you can imagine how flattered I was when she chose me as her engagement photographer!! These two are obviously stunning at first glance, but the best part about them is how much fun they are!! We seriously laughed our way through the entire session and I left feeling so happy at what a perfect match they are. They are the essence of a beautiful couple to their core and the shoot was so effortless and natural. I'm beyond grateful that they trusted me to document such a fun moment in their lives. All the best in your beautiful future together; you guys are truly wonderful.
HAD&P Weddings of 2012
It is officially March 1st and I'm finally getting a second to take a look back and reflect on all the beautiful HAD&P weddings of 2012!! Whew, what a year it was. Between having a baby, moving, and re-establishing in a new town, there was no time to spare! 2012 was a year full of change and growth and I cannot wait to use what I've learned and apply it to all the new and upcoming ventures of 2013. Below is a quick glance back at the weddings of 2012. I am beyond humbled and eternally grateful to have played a small role in each one of these beautiful occasions. Thank you to all the wonderful couples who have trusted me to document their precious weddings.
Garza + Warren. San Antonio, Texas
Jones + Keller. Boerne, Texas.
Pickering + Stone. Fort Worth, Texas
Casanova + Jaynes. New Orleans, Louisiana.
Sheets + McArdle. Dallas, Texas
Brittney + Matt. McKinney, Texas. Second Shooter for Jess Barfield.
Holder + Pender. Lubbock, Texas.
Pickens + Vann. College Station, Texas.
Sarah + Carter, Oklahoma City Wedding Photography
Moving to Fort Worth has been a blessing in many way. I love our new house, I love the city of Fort Worth, but most of all I love my new friends!!! I met Sarah through my best friend Megan and am so grateful for the connection. She is such a breath of fresh air and has an incredibly sweet disposition. A fellow young entrepreneur herself, Sarah owns an adorable paperie/gift store on Cow Town's most happening boulevard, Camp Bowie. You may remember seeing some of her beautiful merchandise from the Inscriptions on the Blvd blog post back in November. Needless to say I was so humbled and honored when someone with such great taste and high expectations asked me to photograph her wedding!! To refresh your memory, check out Sarah and Carter's adorable engagement session from this past fall.
The wedding took place in Oklahoma City and was a lovely event from start to finish. Sarah styled the day with tasteful whites, subtle purples (for the couples love of TCU) and touches of timeless elegance intertwined with a modern flair. Sarah and Carter have been together all through college and fit one another just perfectly. I loved hearing about their fun background & courtship throughout the weekend, particularly at the rehearsal dinner!! They have a hysterical group of friends who made their way to OKC to help this dynamic duo celebrate their big day. There was never a dull moment and it's one of the most fun weddings I've had the pleasure of shooting. A big thanks to Britt Jones for being my second, you are so much fun my friend! Also, thanks to Sarah and Carter for including me on such a wonderful wedding weekend. I can't wait to make more fun memories now that we all live in the same city!! Wishing you the happiest of marriages you two!
Amanda + Reid Lubbock Wedding Photography
Amanda & Reid tied the knot in Lubbock recently and I'm so grateful I got to part of the entire event!! As I mentioned in Amanda's bridals posted previously, we've known each other for so long that it was really special to be able to serve my sweet childhood friend in this way. The reception was beautiful and elegant from every angle and was styled by none other than the most tasteful of florists, College Flowers. Elisabeth Burrows coordinated the event flawlessly and as always, was a true joy to work with!! Ashley Rodgers was my second shooter and flash guru throughout the day, a huge thanks to her as usual for being available! My good friend Shanda Hasse from White Sparrow Design created the invitations and fun graphics throughout the event while Marla Felton baked the yummy & beautiful cakes! I just love this team of vendors as they have all become friends, colleagues, and even supportive clients throughout the years! Amanda & Reid's wedding reception was a true joy as it gave me a chance to see many of my old high-school friends & their families. I'm so blessed to be able to call this a job. Thanks to everyone and enjoy a highlight of this lovely day!
This guy gets a dancing montage all to himself!! He was hysterical!
Happy Wedding Amanda & Reid!
Amanda Lubbock Bridal Photography
Well, hello 2013! You certainly snuck up on me!! 2012 was filled with more excitement than I could have imagined, and I fully intend to post a recap of all the wonderful blessings and adventures that it had in store. Life has become sweeter and business has certainly blossomed! I have continually been humbled and graced by each one of your friendships and support. The HAD&P 2012 recap will be coming soon, however until I get myself organized enough to dive into the year behind us, please brace yourself for the fresh faces of 2013. Meet Amanda:
I had a wonderful time celebrating the new Mr. & Mrs. Reid Lindsey in Lubbock this weekend and have been counting down the days until I could post this lovely bridal session. Amanda, I adore every detail of your bridal couture. You are certainly beautiful inside and out & I still can't believe we've been friends for upwards of 15 years. This session was made possible by the wonderful planning of Elisabeth Burrows & the absolutely beautiful home of Kelly Marble. Thank you both! Best wishes to my sweet childhood friend, you are truly loved by many!
Sarah + Matthew, a Dallas Wedding
This wedding was lovely in every way. I'm currently a big fan of succulents, earth tone linens, and shades of poppy splashed with Tiffany blue. Sarah and Matthew are a match made in heaven. In fact, Matthew is the cousin to one of my best childhood friends, Meg. We used to always joke about the Hall brothers who happened to be twins and whose pictures were displayed on their family fridge. Since 7th grade, all of our friends secretly had imaginary weddings planned with one of the two. When Sarah asked me to photograph her wedding I had never met the groom. We had our initial meeting and she showed me a picture of Matt and I just knew he looked so familiar. Ha, little did I know he was the man behind that very refrigerator picture at Meg's house from so many years ago!! It is such a small world and I feel so fortunate to know Sarah. She and my brother were friends all through school and she is a true gem of a bride. She is so soft spoken and as sweet as she looks. It was a joy to be at their ceremony, as it was one of the sweetest I've seen yet. Thank you both for including me on your wedding day and best wishes in the future!
Celina + Wes San Antonio Wedding
Celina and Wes were blessed with a beautiful wedding day in the heart of San Antonio. There is nothing better than a fall wedding with what feels like summer weather! We were fortunate to have the beautiful golden hues that November light has to offer, paired with the warm sun-kissed temperatures of the South. Celina and Wes have known each other practically all their lives and were high school sweethearts. Celina attended TCU and Wes went to A&M, but they still managed to maintain a relationship that would make it to the altar after all these years!! These two are truly so in love and are a stunning couple in every way. They were surrounded by wonderful friends and family who showed up to support and celebrate this union in style. The reception was unreal and the Garza's hosted an elegant seated dinner and an incredible party accompanied by the band The Pictures (who played at our wedding in 2009, truly the best wedding band around)! It was a joy to see Celina and Wes so happy and in love. Weddings like this just confirm why I love photography so much.
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A special thanks to Ashley Rodgers for meeting me in San Antonio to second shoot! You are a total blast my friend!
Neely + Cody Boerne Wedding Photography
Neely and Cody were blessed with a perfectly crisp fall day for their splendid Hill Country wedding. They got married at the Don Strange Ranch in Boerne, and I was so excited to learn that Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert tied the knot there just this past year!! Neely & Cody are even sweeter than they look and could not be more genuine. I'm blessed to work with such incredible people and must say it's clients/friends like these that make me love my job so dearly. I had a blast at their wedding and loved catching up with many of our old college friends. Neely and I were both Kappas at Tech and her mom was actually my pre-school teacher!! There is nothing better than a beautiful fall wedding with two lovebirds like this. Thanks for sharing!
Ashton + Matt
Ashton & Matt are simply adorable. Yet another KKG sister of mine, I'm more than honored to be part of this beautiful wedding!! We met in Fort Worth to shoot around West 7th area. Right as the sun was getting to that magical point in the evening Ashton realized she had forgotten to pack her jeans for her second outfit!! We did what we ladies do best and had an impromptu shopping trip to University Park. No worries- we were in, out and on with the shoot just in time for the best light of the night!! I adore these two and these lovely images.
Elizabeth + Ryan
Another one of my precious fellow KKG sisters is tying the knot!! I absolutely love this darling couple and it was such a fun evening photographing them out at White Rock Lake in Dallas. They brought their sweet chocolate lab all the way from Longview to be part of our shoot!! I love catching up with old friends during the peaks of their life, and I'm absolutely blessed to call this a job. Elizabeth and Ryan are getting married this coming March in Longview and I can't wait!!
Album Love
I'm absolutely loving this new vendor I learned of at the Down South Shop and just wanted to share this lovely album with you all. Jenea and Caleb's wedding was of course one of my favorites so I was thrilled when she gave me the go ahead to use her as my test subject for this new company!! I'm so happy with the end result (such amazing quality!) and can't wait to order more!! Enjoy
Amanda + Reid Engagements
Amanda and I have known each other since before junior high. You can imagine knowing someone that long that we've gone through many awkward adolescent stages together!! I recently came across some pretty comical junior high hand written notes that we sent back and forth to each other no doubt during important classroom time. We even played on the same basketball team which was coached by her dad!! The Booher family is seriously one of my favorites and I just love Amanda to pieces. I'm so excited to be involved with her wedding this spring and am thrilled to share these adorable engagement images from my trip to Lubbock a few weeks back. Amanda and Reid are such a sweet pair and I can't wait to watch their story unfold!!
Lane + Alan, the wedding.
Alan and Lane were practically made for each other. They're both fun loving people who define the party wherever they go. Just check out the groom busting some sweet moves on the dance floor below and you'll know exactly what I mean! Their wedding was a throw back to our TTU college years and almost felt like a Kappa/ Phi Delt reunion!! I loved every minute of shooting their big day, especially since I could reconnect with Lane and so many of my KKG sisters!! Wishing all the best to you and Alan, & judging by the tone of your wedding, you've got a very fun life ahead of you!! Thanks for sharing this wonderful occasion, xo.
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Lindsey + Jackson. Coming Soon.
I cannot wait to share the highlights from Lindsey and Jackson's big day. Their sneak peek is coming next!
Jenea + Caleb
This wedding holds a special place in my heart, as I've known Jenea for years. I was beyond thrilled when she asked me to photograph her wedding, as I knew how magnificent it would be. Jenea and her wedding team did not disappoint. Between this fabulous bride, her sweet mom, and the amazing wedding coordinator, Shannon Schultz, this event really set the bar. The entire day was such a blast & since I knew most of her bridesmaids it was a treat to hang out with old friends!! Who doesn't love a classic church wedding followed by a lovely reception full of fabulous food & fun?! The reception took place at the Worthington Renaissance Hotel in downtown Ft. Worth, and was adorned with the most elegant & tasteful decor. A special thanks to Amy-Rose King Photography for second shooting, and always teaching me new tricks along the way. Jenea and Caleb you are a magnificent couple and I can't wait to see what the future holds for you. Happy Honeymoon!!
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Megan + Michael, the wedding.
As promised, here is Megan & Michael's beautiful wedding recap. The two loyal Aggie alumni got married on January 14th in College Station, where they met and fell in love. They've gone full circle and have now tied the knot in the town that served as the perfect backdrop for their relationship- I can't think of a sweeter start for a precious marriage. If you didn't see yesterday's post, check it out to get the back story on these two. I'm going to let the pictures do the talking on this one. Oh, and a huge thanks to my friend & second shooter Brittany Jones. We had a great road trip across Texas (minus getting pulled over and somewhat lost) and I'm so grateful she was available to help with this beautiful day. Enjoy!
life's a flash, capture accordingly.
HAD&P featured on Midland Living cover
I'm so thrilled to share the news that HAD&P has been featured on the cover of Midland Living magazine!! Beautiful bride Megan Hale Trotter was a pristine pick for the winter 2011 edition & exudes bridal bliss throughout the issue. You may remember her bridal session from last spring, it's one of my favorites. A big thanks to everyone involved in the feature- it turned out wonderful and we are so excited to be a part of it all!!
life's a flash, capture accordingly.
HAD&P Featured on Style Me Pretty Texas!
I'm so thrilled to share with you guys that we've been featured on the adorable go-to wedding blog- Style Me Pretty: Texas!! You all probably remember my wedding debut from Fredericksburg with Charla & Jon Lee back in March. The amazing florist from this event, Melanie Tipton from Last Petal in Austin, Tx contacted me and suggested I submit these images to Style Me Pretty. Little did I know they would actually pick up the post the very next week!!
This quaint Texas wedding was every photographer’s dream come true. All the details and romantic touches seemed to come straight from a J.Crew or Anthropologie ad campaign. The wedding was so classic, so charming, and so quaint. The union took place at the Hoffman Haus in Fredericksburg, Texas & was a complete success. Wedding coordinator Luis Carmona was exceptional and made sure each intricate detail was executed properly. He was absolutely amazing to work with & he certainly kept Amy-Rose and I laughing the entire day.
The decorations from this event were just perfection and the bride and her family worked diligently to make sure each significant detail came together swimmingly. The candle and tree stump centerpieces were actually hand cut by the bride's mom. The trees came from the bride's grandfather's field. The signs that have the cities where their families traveled from are actually wood slats from the her grandfather's barn also and were hand painted by her mom.
My fabulous second shooter Amy-Rose King, of Amy-Rose King Photography, shot along side me at this wedding and contributed some phenomenal images. The flowers were provided by Last Petal out of Austin, Texas and provided fresh, soft and elegant touches to the vintage backdrop. The wedding was the absolute picture of romance set alongside a true Texas treasure, The Hoffman Haus.
Last but not least, an immense thank you to the bride & groom, Charla & Jon Lee. I'm so very appreciative to have been included in your beautiful wedding. You made my job so easy, but most importantly, so fulfilling!! Cheers to you, your happy marriage, and your beautiful wedding!!
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Brandon + Stacy: The Wedding
I was so honored and thrilled to be a part of Brandon & Stacy's big day on May 7th, 2011 at the Historic Baker Building of Lubbock. I got to know these lovebirds back in the fall when we initially met for their engagement session. Needless to say, these two are easy going AND easy on the eyes! I just love how in love they are. I'm feeling especially mushy tonight, partly because I'm holding my brand new beautiful baby niece in my lap as I type this, and partly because it's 4:00am and I can't sleep in this stiff chair they call the "visitor's bed" here at the hospital. Enough of my baby babbling, I'll be posting MUCH more about Miss Madeley Marie McDowell later this week, but as for now this post is about the beautiful newlyweds. Stacy & Brandon! Their wedding was perfect from every angle and the reception was a hoot. They are surrounded by such fun family & friends. By the end of the reception I had picked up a few new dance moves, thanks to some of the more distinguished groomsmen! Also, a big thanks to my old friend & second shooter Brittany Jones of Brit Jones Photography. She and I had so much fun together and she really helped me to capture the details of the big day. Hope you all enjoy.
Life's a flash, capture accordingly.