Jonathan & Morgan {Engaged}

Shoot Date: November 14, 2009

Location: Downtown Beaumont

Shot by: Larra

I love getting to photograph people that I have watched grow up. This is another one of those couples. I knew both Jonathan and Morgan when they were younger. Jonathan's parents have been good friends with my parents since high school. So when we were kids our families always went on weeklong camping trips together. (ugh...camping..makes me cringe) as well as just hanging out at each other's houses. Jonathan is also the same age as my sister so they were in school and graduated together. Morgan cheered with my sister on all-star squads and through middle and high school. So I knew her from all those years of traveling and going to games. And here is my favorite part of this whole scenario...Jonathan's last name is Morgan. So Morgan will be be Morgan Morgan. How fun is that! I'm sure I'm not the only one who has told her she should just be like Madonna and have one name. Just Morgan. (but don't actually BE like Madonna...not the best role model.) Jonathan and Morgan were such a sweet couple to photograph. You can tell he adores her to the fullest. Thanks guys for letting me drag you all around downtown Beaumont and be followed and spied on by strange characters. Can't wait to see you married next summer!

My fave. I loved this wall with broken windows and graffiti.

Morgan looks smokin in this one.

A classic LPD shot against a brick wall :)

I almost screamed in excitement when I saw this wall that was falling down.

And of course, gotta find an old theater in every down town photo shoot.

Trent & Andrea {Engaged}

Shoot Date: October 31, 2009

Locations: A friend's farm in North Zulch and Downtown Bryan

Shot by: Larra

There's those rare times when photography brings people into your life and they never leave :). That sort of happened with Trent and Andrea. We actually met while attending the same Hope Group at our church. We knew each other but not very well. Late in the spring, Andrea asked me about photography and we said we'd be in touch about it. Over the next couple of months we started hanging out more, Andrea asked me to be her mentor, and now we are great friends. We love her and Trent dearly. They are such a blessing to our lives. And are such a cute little couple. I love watching them interact..Andrea with her dramatics and Trent's not so subtle "chill Andrea" looks. They are precious. We had a blast trekking all over the farm and downtown Bryan. I think it was like a 4 hour photo shoot haha. But well worth it. So here you go..some of my faves!

Definitely one of my top faves. I think everyone they know loves this one.

So sweet. I know there's no faces..but it seems so peaceful and genuine. One of Andrea's roommates said that they need a shot like this when they are 80. (I'm quoting you Michelle.)

This grass was so stinking green and pretty.

Having the flat bill hat in the photos was a must. Its Trent's fave..and it has his initials on it.

A fun artsy shot.

Love the reflection in the train track.

Another fave of most people.

Thanks Trent and Andrea for asking us to share in not only your special day, but also your lives. We love you guys and are so glad you get to stay here with us another year after you are married!

Jenna & Lance{Engaged}

Shoot date: October 25, 2009

Location: Hermann Park & Rice Campus, Houston

Shot by:Larra (& Leigh Ann came along to help me get there..I would have gone insane with all that zoo traffic by myself)

I met Jenna and Lance for the first time when we did their engagements. She was referred to me by a high school classmate who now works with her in Houston. Thanks Rebecca! We had to deal with TONS of people in the Hermann Park area bc it was a weekend first of all, but there was also a Halloween event going on at the zoo. So it was madness. We had to work hard to keep people out of all the backgrounds of the photos. Thank goodness for large apertures and blurry backgrounds! Here are just a few of my faves.

Trent & Andrea {Engaged}...Another Teaser

This past weekend I shot engagements for some close friends of ours, Trent and Andrea. I am still editing previous shoots but wanted to give Andrea a little teaser bc she is dying to see one. The "real" post coming soon!

Couple of Teasers

Over the last 2 weekends we shot a wedding and an engagement session. The coming 3 weekends we have 2 engagement sessions and a wedding. So I have lots of editing to finish, and lots coming up. Here are a couple of teasers from the wedding and e-session. It won't be long until they are all ready and each will get their own, special post. Until then...enjoy!

Jenna & Lance Engagement Session

Hermann Park and Rice Campus, Houston

Trina & George's Wedding

St. Mary's, College Station

Margaret & Stephen {Engaged}

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2009

Shot by: Larra

Location: Various locations around Austin

Some of you may recognize Margaret. She has graced the face of this blog before. See. She was one of my best models to date. And she hasn't changed a bit. I didn't have to give her and Stephen much direction at all. They were precious. They met at work..and how awesome that they have the same color hair. I mean come on, how perfect is that! We had originally planned to shoot downtown, around the capitol and Town Lake. However, on Friday night Matt reminded me that that UT vs Texas Tech game was on Saturday. ESPN Gameday was there. It was going to be a huge mess anywhere close to downtown. So Margaret and Stephen brainstormed and came up with some spectacular locations. The views were AMAZING! Totally different look and feel than we would have gotten from downtown, but just as great of spots. Here are like 15 of my faves. I couldn't narrow it down.

First, we stopped off at the Austin Museum of Art's location on the west side of town. It was tucked back in some hills overlooking part of the lake. They had an art school there and everything..it was super neat!

Next, they made me climb like 500 stairs to Mt. Bonnell. But it was worth the climb.

And last, we went to the 360 Bridge. Apparently, its a pretty famous bridge in Austin. I loved this place..it was definitely my fave spot.

After taking pics ON the bridge, we made our way to a cool spot on the lawn of some building to get the bridge and rocks in the background. It was gorgeous.

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Margaret & Stephen {Engaged} : Teaser

I'm still editing Margaret and Stephen's engagement session, but I wanted to give you a little teaser so maybe you'll come back and see the rest. They turned out great. I'll give you all the fun details about the session and the sweet couple on my big post.

Doesn't she have killer eyes?