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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

FREE Portraits....


For the month of August we will be offering a Back to School Special of $50. Each $50 session includes a one hour on location session with online proofs, web images for use on Facebook, MySpace etc... and a $50 print credit which can be applied to you your order... Call today to book your session as slot are limited.

Thanks for your support..

God Bless

Rob and Kathi

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Alys

We have been friends with Alys for 20-something years. We've been there with her through the good times and the bad, photographing her several times along the way. In fact, the very first time she worked with Robert, she met him at a park and, opening her trunk, tells him "I hope you don't mind that I brought a prop!" Ummmm... he didn't mind until he saw her python. Over the years, Alys has worked her body to the limits to compete in various fitness contests. At almost 50 years old, she still looks amazing!!

Alys, it was awesome, as always, to see you again! Let's not wait so long to get together again though!!

Monday, July 20, 2009

Lisa & Rick




We are always honored when couples hire us to photograph their wedding. We are even more honored, however, when the bride and groom are close friends. We have known Lisa & Rick for years and were ecstatic when they announced their engagement. It was a long time in the making and could not have happened to a better couple!

We met them for an engagement session a few months ago, just before we closed our studio. The weather had been bad that day, so we met them at the studio. The bad weather didn't stop us from having some fun though! Here are a few of the images from that session:

Getting closer to their big day, Lisa and her mom met me at Oyster Creek Park in Sugarland for a quick Bridal portrait session. Wearing make-up and a dress for only the 2nd time in her life, Lisa made a beautiful bride! She didn't need much make-up - she just glowed!!

Finally, the much anticipated date arrived - July 10, 2009. Lisa and Rick were married at Joe's Banquet Hall in Alvin, TX. Her father officiated the ceremony and her brother Chris escorted her down the aisle. Surrounded by their closest friends and family, Lisa & Rick enjoyed a beautiful wedding and an awesome reception. Laughs were shared, hugs were exchanged, and - at the end of the night - bubbles were blown as they sped away to a long awaited honeymoon.

Lisa and Rick, congratulations to you both! Thank you for inviting us to be a part of your day!




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Alondra & Marden - Part 1


Recently, we were contacted by Alondra & Marden about photographing their wedding. They have been planning their special day for the last year, after knowing each other for only a couple of weeks. They formed an immediate connection from the beginning and knew that, for them, it was absolutely the right decision. They are getting married August 1st and we couldn't be more excited for them!

Meeting with us last week, we started with a quick Engagement portrait session. Images from the session are below. When booking the session, I offered to do it at Oyster Creek Park in Sugarland. Little did we know at the time that it was the same location where Marden had proposed. How cool is that??

Later in the week, we met Alondra for a quick Bridal portrait session too. We have gone weeks with nothing but hot, nasty weather and yet, trying to shoot her bridals,we spent the entire session racing the rain. We got creative with our locations though and pulled it off, getting some beautiful images along the way. Marden, know that you have a BEAUTIFUL bride! We won't spoil it for you and post her Bridal portraits yet, but come back soon and we'll share more.

Alondra & Marden, you are truly a remarkable couple! We are excited to be a part of your day and are looking forward to capturing that special time for you!
The rain in the distance as we hurried to finish the Bridal session:

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Sunday, July 12, 2009

Selina & Israel

A couple of weeks ago, we received a frantic email from a friend that works in the office at our church. A couple that belongs to our church had planned to renew their vows after 10 years of marriage. Israel, however, travels a lot for work and if they were going to do it, they had to do it quickly before he got sent overseas again. In their haste to pull everything together, they had been unable to find a photographer that fit the style that they were looking for. After talking with me, however, and viewing our website, we knew we had made a connection. And new friends.

During our phone interview, Selina expressed the desire to get some portraits made of her and Israel, as well as some new portraits of their children, to display at the reception. We only had a week to pull everything together that she wanted, but... we did it!

For the family and individual portraits, I met them at their house. They had wanted to do them outdoors, but the weather wasn't cooperating. We had a good time though, in spite of the weather. They have 3 adorable boys that were awesome to work with! The youngest, AJ, even got a fresh haircut for the event. He bragged most of the time that I was there that he got it cut "just like Ben's!" He said he wants to be just like Ben when he grows up - too cute!!

When the day of the ceremony finally arrived, we joined Selina and Israel, along with their family and friends, at New Hope Church. Their boys did an awesome job of standing as attendants and Pastor "B" officiated the ceremony. Afterwards, they headed to Las Rosas for some fun, food, and fellowship with family and friends.

Selina and Israel, thank you for allowing us to be a part of this time in your lives! We were honored to be allowed to capture these special moments for you!

~ Kathi

Ben Donnelly Band

Recently, a friend from church invited us to come see him play with his band and take pictures of a performance that they were excited about. The Ben Donnelly Band had been invited to perform at the Chick-Fil-A restaurant in Pearland and we couldn't be more proud for him!

Arriving at the concert, we were worried that they might have to cancel. It had not rained in weeks and suddenly, about an hour before Ben was to take the stage, the skies opened up and poured. Chick-Fil-A was awesome and gave them time to dry out their equipment. The concert may have started a little late, but they still drew a huge crowd and everyone enjoyed the music!!

Special thanks to Chick-Fil-A for inviting the community to worship with the Ben Donnelly Band! Thank you, also, for the outstanding work that you are doing to raise awareness for Living Water International !


Ben and the band:

Ben and the folks from Chick-Fil-A: