Sheryl Bridal Session @ The Texas State Capitol

We met Sheryl and her mom, Sandra, at the always beautiful Capitol building for a bridal session. The Capitol is always temperature controlled and clean which was perfect for this day that turned out to be overcast and drizzly. Sheryl had a very unique dress with a sheer corseted bodice. She was cool, calm and collected and simply a gorgeous bride.

Chelsa's Bridal Session at Texas State Capitol

Chelsa's fiancé, Kevin works security at the Capitol and because he monitors all the camera's.... well lets just say he had to take the day off! It was literally freezing with drizzle the day we took these pictures and there is no better place to take bridals than in this beautiful, climate controlled, super clean and spectacular building. The extension provides some of the best lighting. We braved the cold for a few shots in the outside rotunda. Chelsa looked stunning in her wedding gown and was a trooper as we wondered around the Capitol. But we gotta say...the entire time we were all trying to guess "who was watching!"

Chelsa and Kevin @ St. Catherines and Wyndham Garden Hotel, South Austin

It was a pleasure working with Chelsa and Kevin over the past year. Engagement session, bridal portraits, and finally their wedding! They got married on a simply beautiful day in Austin with a heart felt mass by Father Pat Coakley to begin their marriage. He is a missionary of the Sacred Heart from the Irish Province and the pastor since 2008. Hailing from Cork, he was in total ease with his message that was given with a hint of Irish brogue. St. Catherine's has the most awesome architecture and provided beautiful backdrop. After formal pictures, we headed off to the reception. A yummy Italian themed buffet, cupcakes, heart felt toasts with a packed dance floor rounded out the night. The couple exited to sparklers. Both Kevin and Chelsa work for the state and are enjoying a much deserved honeymoon on a cruise.

Julie and Paulino -A recipe for romance

Sometimes you can just simply tell when two people are crazy about each other... a vibe, the way they look at each other or the feel of pure tenderness. We had fun with this couple at Mayfield Park this week and captured some really sweet shots. Julie claims to not be a big fan of the camera which is just plain silly because she is beautiful. We can tell that they are going to have a very sweet and special wedding next Spring at Kindred Oaks. It was a warm, beautiful and sunny day. There were not many peacocks roaming around Mayfield Park which seemed a bit odd. A quick check with the city and I found out that they are not enjoying the pond renovation and are out roaming around the other 21 acres of the park.