Sunset Kiss

Zach and Lori just had their wedding on a temperate Austin day ( upper 90's) on the top floor of the Austin landmark The Oasis. For those who have never been the Oasis is a restaurant/bar/live music venue whose draws include stunning landscape and statuary, margaritas and the best view of the sun setting over Lake Travis. They have over 30 different decks from which the views are fantastic. Lori and Zach's ceremony was held on the top deck of the Oasis just as the sun was nearing the horizon. There was just a sprinkling of clouds and just enough haze in the day to get some really great color in the sky. The flowers by Carie of Always and Forever were gorgeous in shades of green, red, magenta and yellow. Lori's mermaid styled dress had a froth of sheer organza for the train which to me perfectly fit her personality and hairstyle...soft curls with the colorful orchids pinned in (which perfectly matched the bridesmaids magenta knee length dresses) She just glowed with happiness and tears as she and Zach became husband and wife. Family and friends had gathered from as far as New Jersey to enjoy their nuptials. The dinner put out by the Oasis chefs was wonderful (especially the pecan encrusted snapper...yum!). After cake, drinks, dancing and some tearful and wonderful toasts they exited to their stretch limo in a hail of well wishes under an arch of sparklers. Enjoy Hawaii and we cant wait to get together when you return.

High School Sweethearts

Peter and Nicole are High School sweethearts. They married 11 years after meeting on a chilly Round Rock, Texas Spring day. Peter and the groomsmen started the day at Roosters Men's Grooming Center in Austin while Nicole had her makeup done. The ladies met at Nicole's parents home for a snack and to finish hair and makeup before heading to St Williams Catholic Church, Round Rock. For those who have not been to St Williams it is a beautiful Church with soaring star covered ceilings, stained glass and elegnat architecture. To have their wedding on this day they had to work around another wedding and a mass so theirs was an evening ceremony. Family and friends gathered close and celebrated their Union. After the full Mass and wedding ceremony all ajourned to the huge church reception hall where they feasted on Rudy's BBQ.

The Hunt is Over

Erin & Jordan's wedding day started out with the groomsmen shooting skeet at a friends blind. One by one the men took up rifles and shotguns to hit the flying targets. At the same time the Erin was getting reception decor setup out at KC Memory Lane Event Center. Erin's Aunt arranged all of the flowers for the day and the gladiolas matched the bridesmaid dresses perfectly. With both Erin and Jordan being very active outdoor enthusiasts it was fitting that they had camo fabric under flower arrangements and even Axis deer pelts and antlers on the guestbook table and groom's cake tables. Jordan's cake proclaimed "The Hunt is Over". After their lovely fountainside ceremony and family photos we wandered the grounds taking photos of just them. With 300 guests it took a while to visit each table but they made sure to see everyone before going on to cut the cakes. After a whirlwind set of toasts, and a poolside tossing of the bouquet and garter they headed off in a hail of bubbles...after unwrapping their truck and trailed by freon tanks. Happy Trails Jordan & Erin!

Animation

We did this just for fun -

Love You

At each wedding we photograph we try to incorporate something fun and creative. While doing pre-ceremony formal photos this past weekend one of the bridesmaids at Al & Danielle's wedding came up with the idea to spell out the word LOVE with the position of their bodies as a fun shot. The ladies bent and twisted contorting their bodies to spell out the word LOVE trying not to laugh or fall. When it was time for the guys turn I got the idea to try and do the same thing with the guys spelling the word you. Danielle and the girls didnt know about this portion so I think they'll be pleasantly surprised. I wanted set the two photos side-by-side to spell out the phrase LOVE YOU. I think it came out pretty good.
So, whether like this we use the wedding party or whether we use details and items from the decor. Each wedding is a unique reflection of the bride and groom and our photos highlight that special something.

Lunar Eclipse

One on the benefits of getting up early. Last weekend, we were in Marble Falls to photograph the Sowell wedding. Was able to capture this Lunar Eclipse @ 6:12 AM 6/26/2010. To get the detail in the moon (craters etc) use a "daylight" exposure - after all the moon is just a big rock - lit buy the sun. Often new photographers will "over expose" and end up with just a white circle... Their cameras meter for the space around the moon - This was ISO 200 on a tripod with a 400 mm lens 1/15 sec at f5.6

Vote Photo Contest

Well, we are trying to win a wonderful Canvas Print from Canvas Press. Our photo entry is the 1935 Plymouth photographed at the Phillips wedding a few months back.

Please vote here for our photo and enjoy the work of the other photographers.