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I was so happy to capture this year’s LOVE session.

I also think it’s very important to have photos together, without kids.

It’s rare that couples keep up a photo sessions when they don’t yet have children, but wouldn’t you love to have these in your home?

You never know what late December Texas weather will be.

Fortunately for us – it was absolutely perfect.

Enjoy these two love birds.

Thanks A & C, y’all rocked it!

We rode over to their friend’s house on Eagle Mountain Lake.

A truly unique location to frame this beautiful couple!

Taylor and Thomas kept me laughing and really endured some chilly winds on this cold December day!

Much Love.

They were gracious enough to fight some chilly weather during the shoot.

All for these photographs.

You guys are just perfect, thanks for being amazing, sweet and so playful!

One of my FAVORITES!Well, Marian, aren’t you just beautiful? 

These two are such good hearted people.

Laura is a little shy and super sweet, Sean is silly and chill.

Well, really they are both super chill – which I LOVE.

We racked our brains thinking of places to shoot in Dallas.

Then I mentioned Bishop Arts District – that was IT!

They love this place, it’s special to them… plus it’s super cute!

Sean called when he arrived to tell me that most of the stuff was closed, but it worked in our favor.

We had nearly the whole area to ourselves!

After B.A.D. we ventured over to a special park of theirs.

It was beautiful, they had meaningful moments and it is a place that is dear to their heart.

They brought props that were part of their life: Bible, Chopsticks and Chinese food boxes, Bali book (honeymoon!), and a Scrabble Board.

It was pretty fun incorporating their ‘life’ into the shoot!

They are both involved in the Seminary… and have such a love for God – it’s really beautiful.

How lucky for Laura – to be marrying a true man of God… who will be sure to lead his family well.

You two are so much fun, playful, silly, beautiful, kind and loving.

Congrats you guys – can’t wait for the BIG DAY!!!

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Sean grabbed 7 letters.

I said, “Dd you get any special letters?”

‘NO.’ he said.

Then I read it… HA!

She is his WHT RICE.

He is her YLW FEVR.

We traveled up to OKC, OK for these photos – and it was SO worth it.

This park was incredible.

There were many different plants providing unique and stunning backdrops.

Bugs provided glowing bubbles around them.

The subjects, well they were just the perfect focal point within the natural surroundings.

.love.love.love. these two!

As Carly and I were reviewing her photos – we were sitting in the kitchen.

I heard Paul say, “Arden, Arden…” in a concerned voice…

“It’s an earthquake!”

Carly and I stopped… we ALL Froze (all 8 of us – including Pierson), the house was shaking, we heard a rumbling – the EARTH was rumbling.

I got up, with baby E in my arms… and didn’t know what to do.

Was it bad? Were we okay…  ?

It probably lasted 45 seconds or so.

We were okay and luckily everything was okay.

We looked up and the chandeliers were swinging from side to side.

It sure was surreal, being in an earthquake – of 5.6 magnitude only 44 miles from the epicenter… IN OKLAHOMA!

Something we surely won’t forget.

When he asked me to photograph he and his, soon to be, bride – I was thrilled.

He and Laurie, are a lot like P and me. The enjoy dining out at yummy FW eateries, love the local music scene and shopping!

Getting to know them has been a lot of fun and I am really excited for their wedding – it is going to be amazing!

D had his dad drive in their vintage truck, to incorporate in their images…

We also photographed them in an area they frequent; making the images more meaningful and ‘them.’

These two are trendy, cool, kind, goofy, beautiful and stylish – what more can you ask for?

L+D… thank you for allowing me to be a big part of your session… 

Thank you for all of your dedication and creativity, and trust.

Looking forward to seeing you two as a gorgeous bride and groom.

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I loved this log wall, made for a perfect backdrop!Laurie’s ring… sparkles more than any I have seen!

GORGEOUS.LOVE LOVE LOVE.We popped by Brownstone – one of their favorite spots!Ah-ooooooh-ga!L – you are too cute!Love this… go girl!

I am finally posting some of the WONDERFUL NYC engagement session.

Joy and James flew us out to one of their FAVORITE cities in the world.

I fell in love with Manhattan in 4th grade, would have sworn I would live there one day (could happen still!).

We were originally going to shoot in Dallas/Fort Worth, but through chit chatting and ‘dreaming’ Joy and I joked about NYC because it is everything they LOVE!

James was able to get a suite (last minute) just for OUR SESSION – at the  W in Jersey.

The view was PHENOMENAL – the Manhattan skyline… oh la la!

Joy went to ‘Bumble and Bumble’ for her hair and make up – she looked stunning!

Enjoy J+J, the COLORS, the city, the fun and the LOVE!

(Day two and three will be posted soon!)