Joey's Senior Portraits - Denton, TX

Joey is graduating from UT-Tyler with a degree in civil engineering, and we photographed in Denton for his portraits.

We started at Old Alton bridge, and used some of the surroundings, and ended at a railroad overpass off Old Alton Road. Here are a few images from the session.

He brought along a safety helmet as a prop, so we started with that for a couple of photos:

Then I moved in for a more closer portrait:

I took a more environmental approach to this shoot, since there's a lot to utilize in this area:

We then moved onto a nearby railroad overpass, and there is a collection of large rocks I wanted to use:

I had him lean against one of the wooden supports for the small connecting bridge:

Joey, Becky, thanks for coming out. It's always good to see y'all!

Rasy Ran Photography

The Appling Family - Grapevine, TX

I was given the chance to photograph the Appling family - you may remember them from their wedding I photographed a few years ago. If you compare the pictures in the wedding, you can see how much the children have grown! 

We chose Downtown Grapevine as the location. When they arrived, they were themed up, donning pre-Valentine's colors.

We started at the main gazebo located in the center of downtown:

A few jumps is an easy way to warm-up for the photoshoot:

I had them go over to a nearby mural, and took a few photos there:

This is where each family member really stands out - individual portraits. I enjoy the brief separation because there is a lot of positive reinforcement that happens behind me while doing these:

We moved over to a wooden house, where they were paired up:

Crossing the street over in front of city hall, I staggered them out for a more spread out image:

Josh works for Union Pacific, and it seemed natural that Erin wanted to choose the location to get photos with the standalone railroad cars.

First there was a little exploring:

Then onto the family portraits, with some on a separated track:

And then paired up once again:

Thank y'all for coming out, it was a blast to see y'all again. I almost didn't recognize the kids since they grew quite a bit. I look forward to next time!

Rasy Ran Photography

Alvin and Niki's Wedding - Richardson, TX

Alvin and Niki held their wedding reception at Caravelle in Richardson. The venue was decorated with vivid reds and whites, and flowers displayed throughout the reception. I met the two through a mutual friend of mine, Brian, who is Alvin's younger brother.

I started off the coverage photographing against a backdrop they provided with standalone lights of Alvin and Niki with guests, and made prints that night, which the guests could take home (you can see example in the post).

After everyone was settled in and started mingling, Alvin's father thanked everyone, and certain guests by name for recognition:

Alvin's mother was one of them:

The MC made an announcement, and introduced the best couple of the night:

Promptly after, the band opened up with their first song:

While dinner was being served, it's customary in the Asian culture for the bride, groom, and immediately family and friends to go table to table, thanking them for coming and share a small toast:

Sometimes it doesn't end at a toast for certain tables though. One person had the groom play a game where he has to find his wife down the line - blindfolded!:

Soon, it was time for their first dance, and I have to say, they looked very happy together:

And now we have an open dance floor!:

In-between the dancing, it was time to cut, eat, and serve the cake:

Alvin wasted no time opening, and sharing the champagne with Niki:

Niki made a brief announcement that whoever catches the bouquet, had to get married on the spot (jokingly, of course):

I suppose some are always ready:

And now back to dancing festivities!:

Some of the details throughout the night, including the prints I mentioned earlier:

Alvin, Niki, thank you guys for bringing us out and letting us photograph your special day. May your days as husband and wife be filled with happiness!

Rasy Ran Photography