Great Love Photography

Holly and Jeff - Austin Engagement Photographer

2012-01-02T19:50:00.001-06:00

Diana & Richard - NYLO Wedding Photographer

2012-01-02T19:42:00.012-06:00

Corey & Maggie -Austin Wedding Photographer

2012-01-02T19:36:00.001-06:00

Krissi & Kyle Wedding

2012-01-02T15:51:00.000-06:00

Krissi Bridals

2012-01-02T15:07:00.005-06:00

Krissi & Kyle - Tease

2011-09-26T23:20:00.000-05:00

Theresa & Jabari - San Antonio Wedding Photographer

2011-08-04T20:43:00.000-05:00

Richard & Diana - Dallas Wedding Photographer

2011-08-03T22:32:00.000-05:00

More to come....

Theresa & Jabari - San Antonio Wedding Photographer

2011-08-03T22:27:00.002-05:00

More to come of this fabulous wedding!!!

Terri & Don - Houston Wedding Photographer

2011-08-03T21:41:00.045-05:00

Terri & Don - Tea Ceremony - Houston Wedding Photographer

2011-08-03T21:37:00.001-05:00

Sandy & Jesse and baby Matthew - Austin Family Photographer

2011-08-03T21:20:00.000-05:00

Jennifer & Daniel - TFWC The Mansion Austin Wedding

2011-08-03T20:32:00.032-05:00

Krissi & Kyle

2011-06-22T20:16:00.002-05:00

Janet & Jose - Austin Wedding Photographer

2011-06-09T21:46:00.001-05:00

Sarah & Derek - Vero Beach Wedding

2011-06-09T19:16:00.001-05:00

Terri & Don - Houston Wedding Photography Preview

2011-06-06T21:24:00.001-05:00

Sarah & Derek - Vero Beach Engagement Session

2011-05-05T18:26:00.000-05:00

Destiny & Matt - Austin Engagement Photographer

2011-04-25T23:00:00.001-05:00

Janet & Jose - Austin Engagement Photographer

2011-04-25T22:34:00.000-05:00

Patricia & Levi - Hummingbird Wedding - Austin Wedding Photographer

2011-03-25T22:31:00.001-05:00

Hilary & Paul - Salado Wedding

2011-02-19T20:42:00.001-06:00

Wendy and Travis - Texas Old Town

2011-01-02T01:13:00.000-06:00

Wendy and Travis's First Look.....I love when couples decide to see each other before the wedding....

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Christopher & Judie - Villa Antonia Wedding

2010-12-14T21:46:00.000-06:00

Angela & Jodie - Texas Old Town Wedding

2010-12-14T21:45:00.000-06:00

Raj'ae & Travis - Texas Old Town Wedding

2010-12-14T21:37:00.000-06:00

Minnie & Jhett - Austin Engagement Photographer

2010-12-06T10:28:00.000-06:00

Jonathan & Angie - St. May Cathedral - Chateau Bellevue Wedding

2010-11-10T12:08:00.000-06:00

Ceremony Location - St. Mary Cathedral

Reception Location - Chateau Bellevue

Cake - Simon Lee Bakery

Florist - Flora Fetish

Band - Groove Knights

Caterer - Whole Foods

Coordinator - Big Day Events

Yvette & Michael - Austin Wedding Photographer

2010-11-09T11:39:00.000-06:00

Ceremony Venue - Santa Cruz Catholic Church

Reception Venue - Onion Creek Ballroom

Cake- Simon Lee Cakes

Jeannie & Timothy - Houston Wedding Photographer

2010-11-01T17:27:00.000-05:00

Jodie & Angela - Austin Engagement Photographer

2010-11-01T14:21:00.000-05:00

The Comer Family - Austin Family Photographer

2010-11-01T12:56:00.000-05:00

Meriane & Sabian - Dallas Wedding Photographer

2010-10-31T23:16:00.000-05:00

Cristina & Joshua - Camp Lucy Wedding

2010-10-31T22:00:00.000-05:00

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Austin Family Photographer

2010-10-31T18:45:00.000-05:00

Lissetta & Ryan - Mercury Hall Wedding

2010-10-19T11:43:00.000-05:00

Irma & Adam - The Orchard at Caney Creek Wedding

2010-10-19T09:32:00.000-05:00

Minnie & Jhett - Houston Engagement Photographer

2010-10-19T09:31:00.000-05:00

We met Minnie & Jhett in Downtown Houston.They live in Houston but are getting married in Austin...but wanted to get some photos of the skyline of Houston...We are doing the main session in Austin next month....so stay tuned...Are they not just the cutest couple....Minnie is just adorable!!!

Lindsay & Pedro - Casa Blanca on Brushy Creek Wedding

2010-10-19T09:29:00.000-05:00

Raj'ae & Travis - Austin Engagement Photographer

2010-10-19T09:27:00.000-05:00

The Cuellar Familia!!!!!

2010-10-05T14:04:00.000-05:00

Only one word can describe this family...ADORABLE
I have had the privilege of watching this family grow.
They have a beautiful family and we are just lucky to know them.
To photograph them over and over again has just been pure pleasure.
They invited us to take pictures of their gorgeous baby girl Faith who is now 18 months old….
She is just growing up so fast!!!!

The beautiful Gracie!

Look at this cute little girl!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome Emilio to The Cuellar Family!!!!
How adorable is he....he has the cutest face!
They saved him from being euthanized and paid for surgery to keep him healthy….
This is how wonderful this family is…

How cute is this little boy……EMILIOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Now…this next set of pictures moved me….I was taking a portrait of Diedre with Gracie …
There is so much more to these pictures so I thought I would give you insight to what was going on.
Gracie and her brother Conway were as Diedre called them….the heartbeats at her feet….
Conway passed away recently and his passing has really hit Diedre & the family hard…
During these pictures…her thoughts were with her little boy Conway….and as I looked at these images….I hurt because I knew her heart was breaking.
Images like these are priceless……

Hug your babies, your fur babies and your husbands tight and love them everyday like there is no tomorrow!!!!!!

Angie & Jonathan - A Soft & Romantic Love

2010-10-05T14:03:00.000-05:00

Vanessa & Julio - McAllen Wedding Photography

2010-10-05T14:01:00.000-05:00

Angie & Jonathan - A Romantic Love - Mayfield Park Engagement

2010-09-20T15:51:00.000-05:00

Lissetta & Ryan - A Playful Love - Zilker Park Engagement

2010-09-20T15:50:00.000-05:00

Free Engagement Session!!!!

2010-09-08T22:30:00.000-05:00

We are excited to announce that we will have a booth at McMurtrie Farms on September 26th, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm.One Engagement Session will be raffled off to a lucky couple in attendance. This will include up to an hour and the DVD of post processed images with print rights.Come out to see this wonderful venue and come say hello to us!Here is more information...

McMurtrie Farms is pleased to invite you all to their 1st Anniversary Event!

As a thank you to our brides, we'll have more than 35 vendors on site, as well as music, food, treats, beverages, and prizes!

www.mcmurtriefarms.com

Jenny & Daniel - Villa St. Clair Wedding

2010-09-01T12:45:00.000-05:00

Meet Jenny & Daniel….

They were married a few weeks back at Villa St. Clair on a beautiful Saturday afternoon.
What an awesome venue…with outstanding coordination!
The coordinators at the venue worked hard to make sure all the guest and vendors were as comfortable as possible.
I loved that!!! They brought us out water to make sure we were comfortable and to me…that speaks volumes about their customer service.

Jenny and Dan’s ceremony was beautiful…they had a bagpiper play the ceremony music which was a first for us….we loved it….the ceremony spoke volumes of Jenny & Dan’s personalities.

We enjoyed working side by side with Look No Further Entertainment…an outstanding DJ service. We had worked with them before and again…they rocked the house….everyone was on the dance floor…when I say everyone…I mean…even babies were rocking in their diapers!

We had such a fun time at this wedding….the music was straight out of my playlist….
I had to keep myself from dancing!!

At the reception, they had a slideshow which is always a nice touch….
The one thing that I remember most about this wedding, is that every where I looked…Jenny and Dan were dancing together!!! And I love that!!

Robert and I wish you many years of smiles, laughter and dancing!

Maria & Michael = One Fabulous Couple!

2010-08-31T20:27:00.000-05:00

Meet Michael & Maria…

They were married a few weeks back in Dallas, Texas at the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.
This church was amazing!!
We were lucky enough to be able to capture this special day for Maria and Michael.

I knew we were going to hit it off when we first met them….Maria is a kind hearted individual…I could tell in just a few minutes of meeting with her. Michael is one lucky guy!
I loved that she greets you with kisses on the cheeks!!!!

They have the sweetest family ever!!!ever!!!!!

After the ceremony, we made our way to the Heritage Ranch Country Club …another fabulous venue!
Maria and Michael did not miss a beat when planning their fabulous wedding.

At the reception, it was very apparent that this couple was loved….they were met with many hugs, kisses and tears by their guest….it was very moving.

The DJ rocked the house and everyone danced…and danced….and danced….which made for some fun shots!
Another moving moment was when Maria’s parents were honored for being married 53 years this year….53 YEARS!!! Something to celebrate indeed!!!!

Thanks and congratulations go out again to Maria & Michael….we wish you nothing but breathless moments!!!

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Precious Moments

2010-08-09T11:39:00.000-05:00

When I first started photographing weddings, I had a very cheap Olympus SLR with a few kit lenses. I loved that camera…it taught me that I could turn life into art....and through a camera...capture it forever.

I was actually a guest at a wedding when I took my very first wedding pictures….when I got home I quickly uploaded the images and I was in love….…
Not in love with being an artist…but in love with love….
In love with the art of a picture and the story it tells.
Photos that families will hang on walls and pass down to their children and grandchildren.

As I look at my grandmother’s picture, I don’t know who took this picture, but I know that it is a picture that is close to my heart and it is priceless to me.
God how I miss her...but she lives on ...in my memory and in this picture.
I recently opened up some old photographs of my kids and my family and I found myself lost in that time period…if only for a second….
I smiled, laughed and my heart was filled with joy. Pictures of when my kids were little…and now grown young adults…they grow so fast it is frightening.

Pictures of my family….the ridiculous clothes we wore and the big hair (Texas-style) we had…and at one point I wore glasses….what went through my head to pick the biggest, ugliest glasses to wear, is beyond me. My beautiful sister and my handsome brothers whom I miss very much….then we get to my parents. The pictures of them that I have, show a story of a strong love….one that moves mountains…one that works through the issues and still finds love and companionship at the end of the road. Words cannot express how precious those pictures are to me.

This brings me to my point…I Love my job!
I love that when I am gone…I know that I have contributed to generations of families precious moments.

As I work on processing wedding pictures, there are pictures that really just warm my heart…pictures of the groom at the ceremony wiping away a tear of his bride as they start a beautiful journey together.

The moments when the bride or groom step out into that dance floor with family members, it is their time…that special moment is something that they will treasure in their heart forever…it is a moment that I get to document and it is a moment they can relive through photographs.

So take a lot of pictures….treasure them and hold them near to your hearts……family, friends and love equal precious moments.

Emily & Brodie - San Antonio Engagement Photographer

2010-07-27T12:28:00.000-05:00

Meet Emily & Brodie…
We met them at The Japanese Tea Gardens in San Antonio on a beautiful Sunday morning.
When Emily first contacted me, she informed me that they had 3 fur babies that they wanted to include in their engagement session…
Being an animal lover, I of course, was up for the challenge.
Their kids were awesome and well behaved!

Spread the word and rescue a dog today....they will improve your quality of life!!!!

I loved Emily and Brodie right away….since they are animal lovers and all their babies were rescued from the shelters…..I have nothing but admiration for this caring couple.

They are having a fabulous destination wedding in Savannah, GA…..it is going to rock!

Here is their story of love…that includes Leah, Murphy &Bella!!!!!

Meet Leah, Murphy & Bella...The Three Musketeers!!!

One happy family!!!!

Lindsay & Frank - Austin Engagement Photographer

2010-07-27T12:15:00.000-05:00

Meet Lindsay & Frank….
We meet them out on a Saturday morning…EARLY on order to beat this Texas heat.

When I saw Lindsay walk up in her cowboy boots….I knew we were in for a fun session!
She is gorgeous….Frank is one lucky guy!
We started at The Long Center and worked our way to downtown Austin…..

They are having a destination wedding in Mexico….while vacationing in Mexico…they both decided that this was where they wanted to become man and wife….It is going to be FABULOUS!!!!!

During the session…we were fortunate enough to see how much this beautiful couple love each other.
How lucky are we to be able to capture these precious moments between them.
Thanks so much for allowing us a small glimpse into your lives and love…..it was truly our pleasure…

Kristin & Kris - Austin Wedding Photographer

2010-07-27T11:48:00.000-05:00

Leslie & Danny - Dallas Wedding Photographer

2010-07-27T11:33:00.000-05:00

Sarah & Mark - Wedding @ Star Hill Ranch

2010-07-05T16:55:00.000-05:00

Sarah and Mark are married~~
They were married at the fabulous Star Hill Ranch…we just love this venue…it truly is a photographer’s dream…
Sarah wore a dress from David’s bridal …it was such a cool dress….
Mark’s grandmother had added beautiful beading to the dress that carried over to the bouquet….it was a one of a kind dress….
She had two of her closes friends as bridesmaids….one was pregnant and having contractions…what a great friend to stick by her side….she quickly left after the ceremony to have her baby :)

The décor at the reception rocked!
Greenbelt DJ rocked the house and kept the party going….he is a great guy to work with…was on top of the time line so nothing was missed!

We had a great time getting to know these two wonderful people and wish them all the happiness that the world has to offer!

Here is their story……

Corey & Rachel {The Sanctuary & Shoreline Grill Wedding}

2010-07-05T14:56:00.000-05:00

Meet Corey & Rachel…
They were married at The Sanctuary and the reception was held at Shoreline Grill.
Their wedding was beautiful and the ceremony was moving.
The love of God was shinning down on this glorious occasion.

We were honored to be a part of this wedding and capturing the wonderful laughter of this beautiful couple.
Here are a few of our favorites….

Ceremony Venue – The Sanctuary Austin
Reception Venue – Shoreline Grill
Cake - Michelle’s Patisserie
Officiant -Kyle Dunn
Dress - Signature Bridal Salon
Flowers – The Glass Fountain

Rachel Bridals {Zilker Gardens Bridals}

2010-07-02T09:47:00.000-05:00

Meet the beautiful Rachel....She was married last weekend....the wedding was awesome~!Those pictures will be blogged soon..Here are a few of our favorite bridal images at Zilker Gardens in Austin, Texas.

Gabe & Jennifer {Maple Manor Hotel Dallas Wedding}

2010-06-22T10:11:00.000-05:00

Meet Jennifer & Gabe….
When we first met them, they were in town to see the Phantom of the Opera.
Right off the bat, I knew I would love them because we share of love of the arts.
We met in the morning to take some engagement pictures and we just clicked.
Jennifer is the sweetest person…her smile is contagious!!

They were married on Saturday at The Maple Manor Hotel in Dallas.
Robert and I were married there, so we were excited to be going back.
Monique, the coordinator, was as awesome for Jennifer and Gabe’s wedding, as she was for ours.
This place holds so much meaning for us…..it was just a wonderful day!!

Jennifer was a breathtaking bride…her dress was awesome!
They had family and friends in attendance from all over the US.
Love was in the air!
Here is just a small glimpse of their great love story…

Courtney & Eric {Dallas Wedding Photographer}

2010-06-22T09:21:00.000-05:00

Meet Courtney and Eric…
They were married at Fairy Tale Manor in Frisco, Texas.
This was our first time at this venue…and it really is a beautiful venue.
We photographed their engagement pictures, Courtney’s bridals and now their wedding.
They had a great group of friends and family…very sweet bunch!
Courtney and Eric ended the night in style….they had a Rolls Royce take them to the hotel so we had to take a few fun shots of this car and this beautiful couple.
Congratulations again….here is their story of love and family…

Brittany & Korey {Austin Wedding Photographer}

2010-06-22T09:10:00.000-05:00

Brittany and Korey were married on April 10th of this year...and what a fabulous wedding that was!!!They wanted a day after session ao we went out to*UT Campus* Union Underground*Downtown & off west 5th We had a great time just hanging out that we lost track of time...It was fun getting to know these two even more.Here is just a small glimpse of this great session!

Christopher & Judie {Austin Engagement Photographer

2010-06-14T17:41:00.000-05:00

Meet Christopher & Judie…
They have been dating for 5 years….they went to high school together in Temple where Christopher noticed Judie….(of course…she is beautiful).
Years later, they met at a party here in Austin and was introduced by Ashley…who’s wedding we photographed.

Christopher has earned big points… he waited to propose to Judie last November in ITALY~
How romantic is that!!!

We spent the time talking about Rome since Robert and I are going there in November.

I think that Judie looks like Amy Adams and Robert thinks that they are The Office’s Pam and Jim.
Either way…they are perfect for each other.

They are getting married at Villa Antonio….it reminds them of Rome and it is just gorgeous!!….
We are excited about their upcoming wedding and cannot wait to document this day for them!!!!

Here are a few of our favorites….

Yvette & Michael - Austin Engagement Session

2010-06-13T23:23:00.000-05:00

Meet the gorgeous Yvette & the handsome Michael....We went out early to beat the heat...but the humidity got the best of us.Michael and Yvette were troopers and smiled and laughed through it.Thanks so much for being such a good sport through this crazy Texas weather!!We started at UT...and ended at Zilker Gardens.Here are just a few of our favorites.....

Tricia & Jeff - Texas Federation of Women's Club - The Mansion

2010-06-07T16:03:00.000-05:00

Meet Tricia & Jeff…
They had a wedding reception for their family and friends on Saturday.
It was our first time meeting them and they are one fun couple.
I just loved these two….laid back as can be….and just a very cool couple.
They also have an awesome group of friends and family.

A photo booth was set up and we had fun taking some great pictures!!
Loved it!
We hope you guys have an awesome honeymoon in Costa Rica!!
Enjoy~

Tricia & Jeff Photo Booth {Austin Wedding Photographer}

2010-06-06T23:19:00.000-05:00

Here are a few photo booth pictures from Tricia & Jeff's wedding last night...We had so much fun....check it out..

Kris & Kristin { Austin Wedding Photographer}

2010-06-06T20:58:00.000-05:00

Meet Kris & Kristin….
They are a fun couple!!!
We are looking forward to their wedding…
Taking pictures of them was like taking pictures of friends…
They both had a little bit of liquid courage so that they might relax, since they were both very nervous.
I don’t quite understand…they are a good looking couple…so how can they take a bad picture?
Although, I understand….I prefer being behind the camera rather than in front of it..

Kris and Kristin are getting married in a little over a month at The Plantation House.
Here are a few of our favorites….

Jayden - 1 Year Old {Austin Family Photographer}

2010-06-06T20:54:00.000-05:00

Jayden turned 1 a couple of weeks ago!!
His wonderful parents, Candice and Gerald, met us at Mayfield Park today Although it was unusually humid....
They were troopers and got Jayden to smile…which made me happy!!
Jayden is a happy baby.he makes me smile.he is a sweetheart.and I just *heart* him!!
Here are a few of our favorites…

Brooke & Theo {Temple Wedding Photographer}

2010-05-24T17:46:00.000-05:00

Meet the fabulous Brooke & Theo!

I just love these two!
They were married on the family ranch on Saturday.
Theo and Brooke both came in from Florida and had guest come in as far as South Africa.
We felt very fortunate to be able to capture this special day for them.
Brooke is just as cute as a button…She looked fabulous in her stunning dress!
I cannot say enough about their families…..both are as nice as can be.

Brooke and Theo’s wedding had a vintage & rustic feel to it.
The ceremony site was stunning….trees had chandeliers hanging from them.
It was “outdoor elegance” at its finest.
They were married between two tree stumps that had large urns with beautiful flowers flowing from them.
The reception took place under a large white tent and everyone danced the night away under the stars.
It was really hard to pick only a few….so here are quite a few of our favorite images!!!

Brooke Bridals

2010-05-23T14:31:00.000-05:00

Meet Brooke...She was married last night so I am able to post her bridals..We went to her families ranch in Moody, Texas...I fell in love with Brooke's dress and she looked beautiful in it!....it was the perfect dress...so romantic!!Here are a few of my favorites....

John & Michelle {Austin Wedding Photographer}

2010-05-15T23:30:00.000-05:00

Meet John and Michelle!If there were ever the perfect couple...I would have to say it is these two.They have known each other for 15 years and were always meant to be together.Robert and I were fortunate enough to be able to capture this beautiful love between them.I loved Michelle's details...very romantic and soft.When you are around them, they make you feel like old friends.Thanks go out to John and everyone in the Armed Forces...we really appreciate all the sacrifices you and your families make for our country!Congratulations to Michelle & John!!!Have a wonderful honeymoon in Italy!!!Here is just a small glimpse of what I was able to witness...

The Dutmer, Dumas & Neader Family {Austin Family Photographer}

2010-05-15T10:34:00.000-05:00

Danielle wanted to surprise her mom when she came for a visit from Florida,with a family photo session.We had one family from Orlando, another one from Naples and then one from San Antonio.We were very honored to capture this beautiful family..They were full of laughs and smiles...Thanks again for coming to Austin..!HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIANE!!Enjoy a few of our favorites...

Nadine + James = Married {Salado Wedding Photographer}

2010-05-14T22:35:00.000-05:00

Meet Nadine and James…
They were married at The Inn at Salado under a 150 year old oak tree.
It was a beautiful wedding…
Here are a few of our favorites…

The Belino Family {Dallas Family Photographer}

2010-05-14T22:30:00.000-05:00

Meet the Belino Family…
They are one adorable family…
Ellie & Maddox are the sweetest kids…
Of course, a cold front moved in, it doesn’t fail…
The whole family hung in there and we were able to take some great shots..
Did I tell you that these kids are just adorable!!!!
Here are a few of our favorites….

Pecan Street Festival

2010-05-02T22:07:00.000-05:00

I look forward to The Pecan Street Festival….
Since it only happens twice a year…it was a real treat to have the day to go downtown since we don’t get to get out there very often.
I love Austin, everything about it.
You can often see people from all different walks of life enjoying the weather and the yummy food.
Austin is a pet lovers paradise….and this is one of the things I love most about Austin.
They love their animals….we saw many dogs out today…some sporting bandanas…others in sunglasses.
Here are a few images from today….

We also met up with my daughter Ashley, her best friend Christien, and my furry grandson Maddix….so we took a couple of fun pictures of them…

Lacey & Ian {Austin Wedding Photographer}

2010-05-01T11:25:00.000-05:00

Vendors Ceremony & Reception Site - Texas Old TownCake - Classic Cakes by LoreDress -Alfred AngeloDJ - The Awesome Sean with www.ATXDJ.com Caterer - Pok e Jos (yummy)

Vanessa & Julio {San Antonio Engagement Photographer}

2010-04-26T20:43:00.000-05:00

Meet Vanessa & Julio….
This was our first time meeting them …and they are one sweet couple.
I don’t know how we get so lucky!
Vanessa is gorgeous and she had a super cool hairstyle!
Julio is one lucky guy!
All you have to do is be around them to know these two are crazy about each other…
The way they look at each other….you can just feel the love….which made my job easy!
Here are just a few of our favorites…

Courtney's Bridal {Austin Bridal Photographer}

2010-04-22T20:17:00.000-05:00

More to come...
Venue- The Mansion at Judges Hill