Courtney and Chase, a wonderful couple, tied the knot at Christ Episcopal Church just north of downtown San Antonio. I started photographing the bride and bridesmaids getting ready at Hotel Contessa, with the wedding reception following on a spring break weekend at The Briscoe Museum Art Museum. There are so many heartfelt in-between moments throughout…
Here’s Hema and Patrick’s engagement session downtown from a couple of weeks ago. They’re getting married in Cape Town, South Africa! We started at Hotel Valencia Riverwalk in San Antonio, and the second part of the session was in South Asian attire, exploring downtown just before sunset. These are my favorites from their session. My…
An absolute pleasure to photograph Elaine and Roy’s special day at The Springs Event Venue in Montgomery, Texas. They are a wonderfully sweet and fun couple. Perfect weather and a festive time, and I feel so fortunate to capture all the moments. Here’s a list of the wonderful vendors who made their day special. Thanks…
Wedding ceremony and reception at Hayes Hollow at Hidden Falls. We start with a few clicks from their rehearsal dinner just down the road from the venue. Thank you to Jennifer and Jake for their trust in me to capture their day candidly and authentically. I loved photographing their special day and all the in-between…
Emily and Grant’s fabulous wedding at the Chapel of Incarnate Word, with the reception following at the Botanical Gardens, San Antonio, Texas. Thanks to the couple for their trust. So many wonderful in-between moments throughout the wedding. One of my favorite moments was the father of the bride’s toast’s first line, “Mawwige is whut bwings…
Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! Beautiful couple Radhika and Shil tied the knot last month at The Ballroom at Tanglewood. Sheer elegance and an intimate space made for a beautiful South Asian celebration with friends and family. It doesn’t get any better than this. Captured over a couple of days, below is a collection of my…
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This image is from four beautiful days spent with Imran and Mehr in Houston. This image is my photo of the month. A pithi ceremony is a joyous, lively, and lighthearted occasion in which family members and friends bless the couple with good wishes. In modern times, the “dirty pithi” is a fun spin where the groom’s…
Sarah and Derek’s wedding was at the historic and ornate San Fernando Cathedral, and the wedding reception followed at The McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, Texas. Yes, it did rain. Hard. But not until the evening. And it’s good luck if it rains on your wedding day! I know it’s true as I read it…
It’s that time again. And yes, I’m a little late getting this gallery up, but I have kids, and that’s the story I’m sticking to. Here’s a selection of my favorite wedding images from 2022. I’m so thankful to all the beautiful couples for their trust in capturing their special day. You won’t see posed…
As we come to the end of 2022, I reflect on the year, like most of us. So, I’m restarting a new series of images. This photograph is very dear to me. I’m always drawn to these two subjects: Fathers and their daughters. Because I’m a dad, too, I cannot believe my girls have grown…
Here are a few of my favorite images from Anna and Caleb’s amazing wedding at Barr Mansion and Ballroom, Austin, Texas. Anna and Caleb met at Dreamworks and are an amazingly sweet and funny couple. Built in 1898, the Barr Mansion is an incredibly beautiful venue that balances rustic and beautiful scenery. I’m so happy…
Here are images from Wayne and Derek’s special day at Mays Family Center / The Witte Museum. They’re a wonderful couple, and I’m so happy to get to know them a little and be trusted to photograph their wedding. Thank you to Stacey DeWine, an extraordinary event planner and second shooter, and Chris Margain, a…
Meredith and Jordan tied the knot at the South Congress Hotel in Austin. I adore this couple and the beautiful energy they exude. My goal when photographing a wedding is to tell a unique story, and each image should stand alone as a wonderful photograph. At least, that’s the goal:-). Special thanks to Jaycie Kreitzer…
Mia and Brett photograph wonderfully and are a fun couple! The Sekrit Theater is definitely one of my favorite spots to shoot engagement photos in Austin, TX! We ended this Sekrit Theater engagement session at a park around the bend. I know my favorite image (the first one). What’s yours?
Amy + John tied the knot just before sunset at Club Giraud, downtown San Antonio, Texas, on the banks of the Riverwalk. Amy and John are a lovely couple with warm personalities to match. Surrounded by family and friends, this was a wonderful celebration and so much fun to capture. I’m very fortunate to capture…
Here’s a set of my fave images from Rachel and Shaun’s wedding day. The Peach Orchard Venue has an enchanting history and a visually stunning design, a perfectly romantic setting for a fun wedding day. Thank you to the couple for their trust. It was a joy to get to know you both a little…
A few favorite clicks from Heather and Brannon’s vow renewal celebration! So much fun with families and wonderful kids. Just my cup of tea. Thanks to the couple for their trust! Here are a few of my favorite clicks from the day. VendorsCeremony + Reception: Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts CollectionWedding Planner: Julep Events (Ginny)Hair/Makeup:…
An American-Sudanese-German multi-cultural wedding celebration brought families together for Bertan and Hazar. The happy couple tied the knot at Hudson Bend Ranch in Austin. The venue, best described as a cross between Botanical Gardens and a working Texas ranch, is beautiful. Bertan’s parents, siblings, and friends arrived from Germany, with Hazar’s family from Sudan. There were…
A sweltering summer continues to linger here in South Texas. So, it was nice to escape to the breeziness of the Missouri Ozarks for a very special wedding that is dear to my heart…the union of our niece, Alyssa, and Oshean. Our family, including Alyssa’s grandmother, traveled from San Antonio for the occasion. Alyssa and…
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