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  • HI! I am Arden Prucha Jenkins - a photographer located in Fort Worth, Texas! I specialize in portraiture and more recently weddings! Please take a look around and get to know my work, my style, my life, and me.

    How did I get into photography? Well, everyone has their story right? Looking back I realize that the little photog was in me all along, without even knowing it! I picked up a camera when I was around 8 and started snapping photos - I even posed my neighbors, animals, and Barbies for photos (seriously I made a Barbie wedding and photographed the entire thing). 

    Who am I? Well, I was a teacher for three years, but was able to leave that job to focus on photography and my two beautiful children!  I married a man who I am totally smitten over and he is crazy supportive of me.  I am a bargain shopper with expensive taste.  God allows me to trust this world with less fear and more hope and trust.  Music makes my heart flutter - so thankfully I married a very talented musician. I wish I could carry a tune, but unfortunately I cannot. My favorite month is October (dreamy light) and I miss my convertible - oh the beautiful wind .  When I was little I was amazingly or perhaps annoyingly hyper - and ate more food than all of the boys and was faster than most of them too.  I was a dancer and I love to write and converse.  When I am around people I get more energy and become alive. The differences between women and men intrigue me and kiddos make my heart melt. Photos... well, they fill my heart.


    Thank you so much for stopping by, I hope you enjoy what you see.

    If you have any questions or feedback please share with me: arden@ardenprucha.com

05.25.11

Potts Family

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You have seen these guys on here before!

Maury is a dear friend and has THREE boys now.

We were pregnant with our firsts together – but keep missing timing on our other pregnancies.

At least we will have sweet kiddos close together to play and be crazy with.

If my number three is a girl, then both of her younger two will have brides lined up!

 

I was so happy to capture them and really feel blessed to have friends hire me. 🙂

I love them so much.

 

She brought her sister along to help and I couldn’t help, but throw her in for a few too.

Let’s not forget about Daddy Taylor – who I actually got to smile, despite his desire NOT TO! 😉

 

Enjoy these lovely and colorful souls.

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It happened to be SOMEBODY’S First Birthday!Love this candid moment of ‘THEM!’So sweet…Hellooooo Maury!!!Handsome Eli… biggest brother!Miss Mall… the lovely sister!
Every mommy’s dream!
(can you find Sam?)They love to rock out!Time for Mr and Mrs Potts… gorgeous!Aunt Mallary and her boys!Sisters!Cake time… Happy Birthday JUDAH!!!Time to share… and that’s a WRAP!

 

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Carolina – These are super cute! I love all of them 🙂May 25, 2011 – 3:35 pm

Jackie Jean – oh my word, Maury,your family is so gorgeous! Wonderful work capturing them!!May 25, 2011 – 2:42 pm

05.24.11

Lewis Family: Peek

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They braved tornado watches and possible rain… and actual lightening – for these! 🙂

Despite the weather, they were fantastic and these turned out beautifully!

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Allie – Those look great! I love the ones of the little boys! 🙂May 24, 2011 – 2:10 pm

05.23.11

Happy Second… My love

Where do I begin?

I met Paul originally without even knowing it in 2005.

Then I reallllly met Paul in the summer of 2006… and would never forget it.

We began slowly dating, being cautious, having fun, staying laid back about things and just enjoying one another.

For months we hung out.  I went to his shows.  He finally met my son.  We began to be a couple.

It took some hard moments of looking in the mirror at ourselves, to decide if we were going to pursue a true and strong courtship.

We decided YES.  It was time to give up our fears and let go…

I am so glad we did.

 

Dating isn’t easy.  Relationships aren’t easy.  Nothing in life is ever ‘easy.’

We stayed strong. We grew.  We realized eventually that this was IT.

We were ready to move on. To be in love. To begin a family. To say… I do!

 

When Paul proposed he was TERRIFIED.  Making sure I loved him, before he asked the BIG question.

Then, the BIG day came and I was TERRIFIED!  He was the calm one… it is funny how our roles reversed!

 

We chose May 23rd – 2009… a longer weekend in May where our families would have more time to travel.

Here we are now on May 23rd, 2011!

Two years ago we said, “I DO!”

 

Marriage is never easy.  Understanding one another doesn’t come naturally for either one of us.

Loving Paul, has always been natural and easy though – for me.

I have always loved him.  Before he said it.  Before I said it.  Before I really even knew that I did…

I loved him.

 

So, Paul…

Here is to our marriage my love… may God protect us from our sinful nature, our selfish wants, our busy lives and our focus elsewhere.

May He guide us in selfless actions, to pursue one another, to put each other on a pedestal, to intimately love and to make sure we have a Godly and healthy marriage.

Without you… I am just me.

Without me… you are just you.

Together we are Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins.

Husband and wife, mother and father, the creators of our love, life and family and forever best friends.

I love you infinitely.

 

A collection of images from our three year courtship…

One of my favorite images… of my boys.And… Two years ago TODAY… we were married.

All images below were created by: HEATHER ESSIANMy immediate family:Paul’s Louisiana Crew!

Our cake nearly crashed onto the floor… it was funny and scary all at the same time!

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by Arden Prucha

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Heather Belcher – You guys are STUNNING……I really enjoy your blog, you are an inspiration. Happy Anniversary.May 24, 2011 – 2:12 pm

Arden Prucha – Thank you all so much – looking forward to many many more and reflecting on these images when we are old! 🙂May 24, 2011 – 2:10 pm

Judy Murphy – wow!! What amazing love and amazing pictures. Congrats to you two.
Love you!May 23, 2011 – 9:39 pm

Adrienne – Wonderful post, Arden. I loved the collage, of course, but especially enjoyed the wedding photos. I love weddings! Happy anniversary to you and Paul. May God give you many, many blessed years together!May 23, 2011 – 9:38 pm

Catie Ronquillo – Beautiful post! Happy Anniversary Arden & Paul!! So fun to see your wedding photos… and your collage of you and your hubs makes me think I need to take more personal photos with my hubby!May 23, 2011 – 5:12 pm

Heather Essian – What sweet words Arden. I love it, and I love you two. I’m thankful I got to be a part of your wedding day =).May 23, 2011 – 4:17 pm

Dana-from chaos to Grace – DEVASTATINGLY gorgeous! I love this post so much!

My husband and I have been married 19 years, and I’ll tell you, it HAS been rough some times, it definitely isn’t always easy. But those good times always outweigh the bad and we’ve learned to laugh through it. I know you guys already have that amazing sense of humor, so I know you’ll be fine. 😀 Happy Anniversary!May 23, 2011 – 3:49 pm

Amy – Arden what a beautiful and personal post. Loved learning a bit more about one of my favorite photogs! 😉 You have such a beautiful family and spirit. Weddings always make me cry and by the send your post…I might have been sniffing. LOL! Just gorgeous! Happy Anniversary!May 23, 2011 – 3:41 pm

05.17.11

Scasta LOVE: Peek

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WowZA!CORAL!!! 😉

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Shareen – CORAL..hehehe…Beautiful!!May 17, 2011 – 9:27 am

05.16.11

Baby Elle: Peek

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I know, I know… I almost ate her too!

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Karin – OK–that last photo in the bath tub is adorable!!! Love it! 🙂May 17, 2011 – 6:55 pm

Allie – I love that last one! So cute! 🙂May 16, 2011 – 6:16 pm

Jennifer Sawtelle – Great photos. I LOVE the bath shot! The clarity and the softness/texture added with the bubbles is delicious. And, could her eyes be any brighter or her hair more adorable?May 16, 2011 – 4:24 pm

Amy – Oh my goodness! Cuteness all around and I’m smitten with the bath photo. Pure and fresh ::LOVE:: it!May 16, 2011 – 3:28 pm

SARA – The bath pic is AWESOME!May 16, 2011 – 2:47 pm

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