Michelle's Maternity - Lone Oak, TX

Michelle and Corey were very easygoing when it came to this maternity session. Photographing family is always a welcome since both parties are more relaxed. Here are a few from our time together:

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Will and his family, a revisitation

Will has grown noticeably compared to the photos I took of him over a year ago. Julie and James brought me out to James' grandparents' ranch for a session this year, and it served as a fantastic location. Fields, fences, train tracks, walkways -- a lot to work with given that much.

We started on the paved driveway leading up to the house, and I made this photo:

On both sides of the driveway were wooden fences, and I had them on one side with their back turned to the sun, then filled in with a golden reflector for these photos:

Laying in the grass of a field is always a plus:

We walked to the back where there were train tracks and took some down there:

You probably recognize the same toy train from the previous shoot, handmade by a close friend:

The horse pen was next, where I brought in some flashes for fill light since the sun was coming closer to the horizon:

And focusing on Will for the next two:

Julie wanted a few photos with one of her horses, Trace, so we took some with her, and with Will as well:

While Julie was riding for a little bit, it was time for some father and son pictures, here's one of them:

Then one of just Will himself:

They setup for a little reading session in front of the horses, where I made another picture of Will, too: 

Julie then brought out her other horse, Finn, for some photos:

Julie had to get herself jinxed, and ask what was the craziest thing that happened during a photoshoot was -- only to top it at the end of the session by getting thrown off Finn. Luckily, she was wearing her helmet!

Thank you guys for bringing us out there, I look forward to the next time.

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The Caronna Family

I photographed the Caronna Family this past weekend at the Dallas Arboretum. This was their first time at the gardens, and they came in time for the early setup of Summer at the Arboretum.

Their 3-month-old Jack lay in the grass while being entertained by mom and dad:


Maggie kept collecting rocks and dumping them out with a wicker basket:


We placed Jack in bucket and took a few photos before he got too comfortable!:


The Caronna family pose for a formal portrait near flowers:


Muireann held onto mom’s hand as they made their way towards the fountain frogs:


Though, this meant she had to play with the water as well:


When it came for the sisters to play together, there was some friendly rivalry:


I definitely enjoyed being there for the Caronna’s first Dallas Arboretum experience, and look forward to working with them next time as well!

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Vanessa and Matt Patchen's Wedding

Last weekend we had the pleasure to photograph Matt and Vanessa's wedding! The pair was blessed with a beautiful afternoon and evening for their outdoor wedding and reception. It's always hard to choose my favorite images after weddings, and Matt and Vanessa were no exception! What follows are some of my favorite images of their day.

When we arrived at the Prince Victorian Estate in Fort Worth, the girls were upstairs getting ready. Vanessa's dress hangs on the shuttered doors:


While the women donned makeup and dresses, the men enjoyed the spring day outside on the patio, and made some last minute adjustments to their outfits:


Inside, one of the flower girls waits on the steps:


With the help of a few bridesmaids, Vanessa put her dress on, then came out into the bedroom for the rest of the girls to see:


A bridesmaid laughs as Vanessa admires herself in the bureau mirror:


Finally it was go time! This photo of Vanessa exiting the house to go meet her future husband under the gazebo is one of my favorites:


Once outside, the two meet at the altar, and Matt gives Vanessa an adoring look:

Before long, it was time for the rings! Here Vanessa places Matt's wedding band on his finger:


After the ceremony, the bridesmaids combined their bouquets with Vanessa's to compare the lovely flowers. Vanessa and Matt chose this light blue as their color, and it can be seen all throughout their wedding and reception:


The bridal party makes their way to take some pictures on the estate grounds:


The bridal party:


Matt and his groomsmen were very proud of their awesome socks. Matt's said "groom," and the others said "groomsman."


After some photos, the party made their way to the reception tent:


Here is their grand entrance as Mr. and Mrs. Patchen!:


As mentioned above, Vanessa and Matt had several blue details for their day. Here is a montage of some of those details:


The happy couple cuts their cake as the DJ's lights flash on the tent ceiling:


Outdoor photography is always fun because the weather can surprise you and always gives you something new to work with. On this evening, the sky was beautiful and clear after the sun went down. Here you can see a few stars twinkling above the tent:


The couple clinks their glasses after touching toasts by the best man and maid of honor:


After some dancing, the DJ announced that it was time for the bouquet toss. Many women quickly came onto the dance floor to try their luck, and Vanessa let the flowers fly:


As the night begins to close, Vanessa busts a move on the dance floor:


Finally it was time to bid the couple goodbye. They ran out into their getaway car, a decorated truck, and smiled for one last photo before heading out for the night:


We had a wonderful time celebrating Matt and Vanessa's wedding, and wish them a happy life together!

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