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    Hey guys, it's Steph! This is my blog and I hope you'll subscribe if you like the work. A few things about me? I get excited about small things. I'm stubborn. I love south american cuisine! I have a Red Bull habit that is going to be hard to quit, and I LOVE what I do.....(photography). I'm fun, I love to laugh, and I love making people laugh. I also love making people positive that I was worth their time. I'm not a 'greet and snap' type of girl. I like to form friendships with my clients and get a real sense of how they ARE!

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{Engaged} Denitria & Eric | Houston, Texas Engagement Photographer

Eric & Denitria were referred to me by my friend and fantastic event coordinator, LaShica at ProvoCouture Events.  Eric is from up north, so he wanted their engagement photos to capture a few landmarks in Houston including the skyline.  His family has never been here, so he wanted them to see what they are in for when they come in for the couple’s fabulously themed “Old Hollywood Glamour” wedding.  Also, since the couple IS the future Mr. & Mrs. Preston, they wanted a few pics with ‘their’ street sign!    The day we shot was one of our great state’s bipolar days.  One day it’s 70 and one day it’s 40.  *Sigh*  What I found funny was the fact that Eric, who is from freezing cold winters was the one shivering cold!  Thanks for sticking it out with me guys.  I look forward to more fun times this year!

{Engaged} Debra & Tim | Huntsville, Tx Engagement Photographer

Debra and Tim are graduates from SHSU.  They wanted to incorporate this experience into their e~session, so we all drove up to Sam on a chilly Saturday afternoon.  Debra rocked the dress and heels considering that it felt like 30 degrees outside, but they were up for anything. 

Unfortunately, the building that they wanted to shoot in front of was under construction with scaffolding, and lets face it…saffolding isn’t Greek for pretty.  Anyway!  Below is a small peek of what we captured last weekend.  As we were leaving for the day, I was discussing bridals with Deb and told her we needed to get together as soon as the dress was ready.  Tim then proceeds to ask when his ‘groomals’ will be taken.  Pipe down, Timmy boy!  You’ll get some stud pics on the wedding day!

 

A Wedding Experience: My First A&M Wedding | College Station, Tx Wedding Photographer

Last year, my good friend as well as a brilliant photographer, Lacy Dagerath, asked me to second shoot a wedding with her.  This was going to be an 800+ guest wedding.  Big.  HUGE.  So of course, I was willing to rock this out with her.  Nothing could prepare me for this experience~in a good way.  You would think that it would be intimidating to be a photographer at a wedding this big, but as a second shooter, I had free reign to be creative and relax.  This wedding was off the hook!  Beautiful people, beautiful details, beautiful bride and groom.  There was a LOT of work put into this event, as you will see below.

The part that I enjoyed was knowing that the whole town of this lovely couple was sharing their day.  That, and they were both Aggie Alumni, so a good portion of Texas A&M was present;)  Mind you, at this point in time I had not been to one A&M game, hadn’t been on campus, hadn’t really been to College Station.  That being said, they all formed a circle and began this song…one of their fight song.  They then put their arms around each other, lock their legs and sway back and forth while shouting and singing with pride.  I’d never felt such a feeling of family, pride and togetherness.  I had no idea what was happening.  I thought it was just something Aggie’s did at weddings.  Lacy (being an A&M graduate) had to explain the tradition.  I had an absolute BLAST!  These guys knew how to cut loose and have a par~ty.

 

Below is a small account of Mr. & Mrs. Jacoby Lischka’s fabulously gorgeous wedding day.

 

Engaged Couples and Brides to Be! | The Admiral at Endeavour Marina Waterfront Event Facility | Clear Lake Wedding Photographer

Hey peeps!  Exciting news!  Calling all engaged couples and Brides to Be!!  I am now a preferred vendor at The Admiral at Endeavour Marina Waterfront Event Facility!  They will be having an open house with all kinds of great vendors for you to scope out for your wedding needs.  Thinking of booking The Admiral for your wedding?  Save up to $1000 on your rental!

If you or someone you know is engaged, spread the word and share the link!  I hope to see you there;)

Stephanie & Cooper | Briscoe Manor | Houston Wedding Photographer

Stephanie & Cooper were my last couple of 2011 to tie the knot.  She’s a nurse, he’s a firefighter…could it be any more perfect?  We started late evening at Briscoe Manor, tucked away from the city in a quiet Richmond suburb with a winding road and rolling hills to greet you as you enter.  A big shout out to Briscoe’s event coordinator, Stephanie!  I’m no stranger to Stephanie (the bride)…I know, the event coordinator, the bride and the photographer…a LOT of Stephanie’s, and in the time that we have come together for engagements, consults and the wedding, I have come to adore both families.  One of the things I enjoy MOST about what I do is the connection I develop with my clients and their familes.  The Lumsden’s and Marquez’s are no exception.  It makes me wish I were a part of their family!

As the door opened and Stephanie proceeded down the isle, I looked over at Cooper to see his reaction.  I love watching the groom and wondering what he’s thinking.  Coop’s body was tense, and he just stared at Steph as she walked.   His eyes were wide, and I could tell he was trying to control his emotions.  She looked absolutely beautiful. 

As I watched them dance their first dance later that night, I was so drawn to the way that he just kept his eyes on her at all times.  From all the way across the room, you can see clearly that she is his world.  It’s truly captivating.  He adores her, and she adores him.  She’s found the one.  He will love her, he will protect her and he will be her everything.

Mr. & Mrs. Cooper Lumsden 

 We had to get a shot of the rowdy HFD crew…they are well behaved in this one!

Vendors:

Wedding Venue:  Briscoe Manor

Dress:  Alfred Angelo

Flowers:  Ryan Balbas

Cake:  Susie’s Cakes

Band:  Wiggins Entertainment/Dry Water Band