I recently attended a photographer’s convention in Nashville and beyond the amazing education and great networking opportunities I did a bit of shooting. 

Yes, my friend Chuck Arlund scheduled a “shootout”.  Chuck out did himself with the locations and models and I had a blast shooting with some lighting help from a few other friends who held lights for me while I shot (I returned the favor for their own shots).

So, here are a few of my favorites:

This was GREAT.  Thanks “Chuckie”!

I had the pleasure of photographing Jennifer’s bridal session a while ago and now that her wedding has taken place I can share them.

Jennifer is a friend of Amanda’s (bride from September ‘06) and Marissa’s (bride from September ‘07) which gave me an opportunity for my “yearly visit” with Amanda and her wonderful husband John!  It’s becoming a yearly reunion of sorts!

Anyway, Jennifer was simply amazing.  She wanted to get some photos at the church where the ceremony was going to (did) take place.  The church is the beautiful First Methodist Church in downtown Houston - a historic church dating back to 1910 (hey, that’s historic around here!)   We were able to get some beautiful photos without the rush of the wedding day.

We then headed to shoot at The State Bar & Lounge - a location Jennifer had selected for it’s “vintage” feel.   Of course, we failed to realize that on a Sunday it would be closed!  With some very good luck and the amazing help of the fantastic staff at Sambuca Jazz Cafe we were able to use one of the best locations in Houston:    The Crystal Ballroom at the Rice Lofts!  I have photographed weddings there in the past, but being able to spend an hour or so there just photographing a lovely bride was quite a treat.

 Next up will be images from her wedding.   Check back in a couple of days for those.

I photographed Valerie’s bridals over a month ago and can finally share them as her wedding was last night.

First, let me say that she was amazing.  I have known her mother (a fellow local photographer) for several years and Valerie is just a sweetie.  We photographed the bridals at the Chateau Polonez - the same venue her wedding took place at.  Incredibly gorgeous venue and we took advantage of both its indoor as well as outdoor locations.

I will be posting some images from the wedding later in the week, but for now, let me share some from the bridal session.

And finally my favorite from the entire session.  One of those that you just can’t plan.  As Valerie was getting in front of the weeping willow tree, the wind picked up.

Come back in a few days to see some from the wedding - which was a fun event!