Found It

After a long search - (over a year).  I found the ORIGINAL NEGATIVE for the Only Man Standing Photo...
I hope this puts to rest who the original photographer was for those of you that had any doubt...  Warmly, Raymond

See him before the wedding?

A new wedding day tradition (for Austin, anyways) that I am starting to see is the "first look".  This is where the bride and groom have a private moment (usually with just the photographer) for them to get that first look at each other before the wedding. I have found this a fairly common ocurrence with East Coast weddings that I have photographed. I have found that I really like

this event as there is great anticipation and wonderful, wonderful expressions and joy when they turn and first see each other. We take a few photos then I give them a few private moments to visit together. Another benefit is that once the look has happened then we can go right into the formal photos ahead of the wedding and then there is no or very little delay between the ceremony and the bride and groom's enjoying their cocktail hour or reception. What are your thoughts on the "first look" vs no look?

Portrait Photography: Because Every Day Is an Event

Here at EverAfter Images we talk a lot about wedding and event photography, but we do a huge amount of portrait photography as well. And that makes perfect sense, because even wedding photography isn't about the wedding per se -- it's about the people. And those same people will also experience many other milestones in their lives, from births and anniversaries to graduations. Even an "ordinary" individual portrait captures a treasured memory.

That's why we encourage our wedding clients to stick with us for all their formal photography needs, year after year. We build genuine bonds with families when we help them plan their wedding photographs, and we want those bonds remain intact long after the rice has been thrown and the guests have waved goodbye. A married couple is hopefully embarking on a lifetime journey, and we can be there every step of the way to record that journey.

If you would like to arrange for baby's first portrait, a beautiful photo commemorating the prom, a book-jacket photo or any other set of individual or group shots, contact us and we'll discuss your needs. If you have an interesting setting in mind, we can come out to that location. If you'd prefer the controlled environment of our studio, that's great too. We can recommend wardrobe choices and color combinations that flatter the subject and evoke all the right responses (and none of the wrong ones). The results are visually creative portraits that capture not only a certain look but a tone and atmosphere to match.

Imagine knowing that the same brilliant quality of photography that shines through your wedding pictures will illuminate your 20th anniversary portraits or your children's formal graduation portraits. We're here for all of your life's photo ops -- just give us a call!

I tend to be an online workshop person, but I think that will change. I had so much fun at the mj2day workshop in Phoenix this week. Even with my interesting travel route…why on earth Delta decided I needed Minneapolis as a layover between Phoenix and Austin, I don’t know. But it was worth it.

After lurking on MJs blog for years, yes, I admit I am a lurker, it was wonderful to see and hear her in person. And meet Dixie too! What a cutie!

So now my brain is full of ideas. My main one being the redesign of my logo and website….not to mention workflow! Wow, have I been doing things the hard way! I am so excited to get this done and it will be done…if not, I know at least a few of the mj2day ladies will be inquiring about it, for sure.

Oh and, definitely a huge thank you goes out to the adorable Sara & Ryan for being so patient and still appearing comfortable with so many cameras clicking away. A few of my favs from the ones I took of them.

2011 A Year in Review

Goodbye to 2011...
Another busy and photo filled year with plenty of new friends.

We wanted to take this opportunity to congratulate and thank all of our wonderful couples of 2011.

Additionally, we thought that it would be fun to show you some of our favorite images from the past year - enjoy!

Posh Bridal Lounge

Happy New Years to All!
We are looking forward to a fantastic 2012 with our new collaborative partners at the Posh Bridal Lounge. A concierge style wedding planning service for the discerning and busy brides of today. High Quality planners, florists, cakes, caterers, services of all kinds, and, of course, Everafter Images. Beautiful offices located in a central Austin location. Take a look and give us a call to "get your Posh On"!

Army, Italy - Angel Springs

We really got a kick out of this couple from a December 2011 Angel Springs wedding. Of course we had to add this pun - how could we not? Our groom traveled from his Army post in Italy to marry his high school sweetheart - after a short honeymoon/holiday he heads back to Italy with his new bride. Our couple and their guests rocked the halls of Angel Springs Event Center in Georgetown Texas. Their exit car was the groom's grandfather's vintage Ford Model A. Tyler's Dad did have a mint Chevy Corvette near just in case the Model A didn’t start. Beautiful falls colors, along with a break from the recent rain offered this happy couple the perfect weather for an outside ceremony. With Texas weather in the 60's - our couple was able to enjoy the night air without the need of winter wear.

Fun was the theme with a photo booth by “Lone Star Photo Booth” - S’mores kits on the receptions tables, a mock gangster bridal party photo session (gals) and writing the brides new last name in the air with sparklers - FUN !!