New Name, New Look, New Journey

This is going to be short and sweet bc you can read all about it HERE. After a few days, this blog will be deleted so please once you visit the link above, add that web address to your RSS feed. (Google Reader, etc) We look forward to sharing our new journey with you!

A Couple of Openings!

We decided that we can take on 1 or 2 more weddings for this fall. So if you were interested, but thought we were full, please email me and see if your date is available. It just might be!

Happy 2010

HAPPY 2010 to all of you! We had a busy year at LPD and got to meet some great people. We shot precious engaged couples, beautiful brides and memorable weddings. Thank you to all the brides who made this year a success. We look forward to this new year and all the adventures we'll get to go on.

Because we have been so blessed and wedding spots for 2010 filled up quickly, we are completely booked for 2010! That's right...we have no available wedding spots for this year. If you were interested in booking LPD for your wedding, we are so sorry that we won't be able to work with you this year. However, if you need any recommendations, I have a couple of names I can give you of local photographers who I would recommend both personally and professionally.

2011 Brides...please still feel free to contact me! We have plenty of spots available for next year!

There are 2 more 2009 wedding posts coming before we tackle the new year. Hope everyone has a blessed 2010!

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.

George & Trina{Married}

Event Date: October 17, 2009

Ceremony Location: St. Mary's Catholic Church, College Station

Reception Venue: Kurten Community Center

Shot by: Larra and Leigh Ann

I was so excited to shoot Trina and George's wedding. It was my first wedding back since having the baby this summer. I was worried I would be a little rusty..but it all came back to me as soon as we got to the bride room. Trina looked so pretty. I loved the way she did her hair..so natural and beautiful. Thank you Trina and George for allowing us to be a part of your day. We had a great time and we hope you love your photos!

The Dress.

Love this shot of her bridesmaid helping her with the ties.

We got tons of great shots of Trina..so there's a few here.

Trina and her sisters.

Bride with bridesmaids.

George and Trina after the ceremony.

I loved the candles and rose petals lining the tables.

Her cake reminded me a lot of my own.

And last but not least, my favorite parts of the reception. Trina is a kindergarten teacher and knew how to keep her young guests entertained. They had an entire table set up with candy bars and glow sticks. How fun is that!

As I was editing these photos, I realized part of the reason why Leigh Ann is one my assistants. We have the same ideas for so many photos. There were so many duplicates of almost the same photo..one from my camera and one from hers. A lot of them I can't even tell who took what. Thanks Leigh Ann for all of your hard work! We have a busy year next year!