Wedgaged: Rachel+John

Rachel and John are amazing: Fun. Easygoing. Gorgeous. Hilarious. From Rachel's fiery red hair and easy smile to John's fear of bare feet and subsequent affinity for black socks, these two make the most perfect pair.  They are getting married in a few short weeks on the beautiful beaches of Jamaica, and asked if I was available to shoot both a traditional engagement session, followed by a wedding-esque shoot, before they elope.  I did not hesitate with my affirmative response. In fact, I'm pretty sure it was an emphatic "YES!" followed by thirty exclamation points. Give or take. The sessions took place in the steamy 104 degree afternoon heat at their (brand new) cabin in an itty bitty town about an hour from Austin. We found some dreamy light, and they more than obliged when I screamed and ordered them out of the car! There's this light! Right there!! Squeeeee!! Here are some of my favorites:

John is responsible for most of central Texas' reported George Clooney sightings...

Rachel: You are beyond beautiful.

Rachel. John. Thank you. For choosing me. For trusting me. For sweating it out and being fierce.
I love you both, and am so delighted to call you friends.
Save travels to Jamaica and a (very) early, emphatic, squealing congratulations!


Also, special thanks to Parkcrest Floral for Rachel's amazing bouquet and the matching boutonniere.


Always Love,
A

Breaking the Rules: Katy & Chris Port Aransas Wedding

They met in a bar. Katy was simply looking for an icy beverage, nothing more. Then she saw him...and just had to meet him. Get to know everything about him. At first, Chris turned her down.  He didn't date customers; it was against his rules.  Separate personal and professional, that was Chris' way. But Katy didn't take no for an answer.  And it didn't take long for Chris to realize he was a goner. Smitten. Truly, madly, deeply.  Their friendship blossomed and formed over years. Their families intertwined. And on Saturday, Chris and Katy allowed me the privilege of capturing their simple, elegant, beautiful Port Aransas wedding.

Katy, you are crazy gorgeous. Just sayin....

After some convincing {and good, old-fashioned Starbucks style bribery} Katy and Chris opted for a first look:

They way they look at each other...you can't help but feel it.  

It electrifies the air around them.  

That's the kind of love these two have. It is magnetic.

Katy & Chris, thank you. So, so much.  For sharing your day with me. 

Every beautiful little bit of it. I'm so honored to call you friends.

A special shout-out thanks to Katy's future sister-in-law for snapping a photo of the three of us.

Crazy props to Venetian Hot Plate for the most amazing food

and Tammy at Bundy's for a scrumtpious cake.

Always Love,
A