If you have followed my blog for a while (or maybe you just know her. ha!) you will recognize this hilarious friend of mine, Tori. This lady can always brighten my day and never ceases to make me go into a laughing fit. She is one of the most joyful & beautiful people I know, inside & out. She is especially gorgeous when she is pregnant with a sweet little babe.

This is baby #2 for Tori. This time around she is waiting to find out if it’s a boy or girl until the baby is born! She definitely has more patience than I do! The planner within me would not be able to handle that. Ha! I’m beyond excited to see what her precious little one is! Either way, I’m sure it will be just as cute as her little red head at home. Believe me, that little guy could melt your heart in a second. Can’t wait to meet this new little one!

Previous Sessions with Tori & her adorable family:

1 & 2

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Katie & Jeff’s wedding day was so very sweet. Katie had been tweeting for months how excited and how close she was to marrying her best friend. The day was finally here! Seeing her walk down the aisle toward Jeff made their wedding one of the sweetest I’ve ever seen. They both were teary eyed and so incredibly happy to be getting married!

Katie worked the entire week before their wedding at the venue making sure everything was made and placed perfectly for their reception. She even made these flower tissue balls for the dance floor. LOVE them. Aren’t they gorge?!

I was melting over their cakes too. I’m loving this ombre ruffle cake for Katie and Star Wars cake for Jeff (a surprise from Katie).

At their rehearsal dinner, the wedding party surprised Katie & Jeff with a flash mob to be preformed at the reception! It was so fun to watch it all happen!

To see more photos from Katie & Jeff’s day, CLICK HERE for a SLIDESHOW!

Happy Saturday!

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Back in November, my roommate Britni asked me to take some photos of her and her best friend (my other roomie), Katie. Brit was surprising Katie for her birthday with a photo session after their trip to the dry bar, a super unique hair salon in Dallas. Britni definitely gets best friend points for this birthday idea! The dry bar (genius idea) + a photo session with your best friend? It doesn’t get better than that.

Happy Saturday!

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I have been so blessed this year to have amazingly sweet couples. I’ve gained so many friendships through my brides and I’m so glad all of these new friends are finally married!! It’s so exciting to get to experience the wedding day with them, start to finish. I get to see the nerves, laughter, tears and happiness. Thank you to all of you who have allowed me to be a part of your very special day! You’ve made my job so very worth it!

Here’s a look at my favorite images from 2011!

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This year has been such a wonderful year for my business! As this year comes to a close, I wanted to post the “best of 2011″ for engagements, bridals, and weddings. I’ve been blessed with so many wonderful couples and have gained wonderful friendships with my brides. I will save the mushy stuff for the best of weddings blog post though.

I have loved my engagement sessions this year! Engagement sessions are a great time for me to see how the couple interacts and the best way to photograph them. It also helps them get comfortable in front of the camera and comfortable with me. The best part of course is having my couples laugh at my jokes for a whole hour! Haha. Kidding, sort of. Enjoy!

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I cannot express how much I adore these two! Ellen & Quay are two of the most genuine and in love people I know.

One thing I love about being a wedding photographer is that I get to see the nervousness and happiness that happens before the guests see them at the ceremony. I loved seeing Ellen tear up several times before she saw Quay. Just talking about him and soaking in the day made her tear up. She was SO excited to be his wife! Quay’s reaction to seeing Ellen at their first look was priceless. He just kept smiling and soaking in the moment with his almost wife. They were the epitome of a happy couple.

It was such an honor to photograph these two! I can’t wait to see where the Lord takes them, I know it will be incredible!

 A sweet first look…

The reaction every girl dreams of..

Ellen, you are gorgeous.

Ellen & Quay’s reception included games and a coke bar!

Shoe game!

To see more of Ellen & Quay’s wedding, feel free to CLICK HERE for a slideshow!

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The Wimberly family is very special to me. Meredith is my best friend and was my roommate in college for 2 years. They are a funny, lively bunch for sure! After last year’s family session, I was excited to see what Mere planned for this year! Meredith decided to bring hot chocolate and whip cream this year to personalize their session. I think it turned out so cute and made the session so much fun for everyone! Enjoy this funny little fam!

What ideas do you have to make your session more personal and fun? I would love to here them!

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I second shot for Jessica Mooney a while back for Michelle & Daniel’s wedding. This couple was the sweetest & most relaxed couple ever! Their wedding was no stress and just perfectly happy. They were absolutely thrilled to finally be a Mr. & Mrs.

Enjoy a few of my favorites!

Happy Tuesday!

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Yesterday sweet Ellen married her best friend and I was thrilled to capture it all! I’m also so thrilled to be able to share these finally. It’s been a long time coming!

Ellen is one of the most beautiful and genuine people I know. I adore her blunt and funny personality! I am so so so unbelievably excited to FINALLY be able to share these gorgeous bridals. Seriously, is she not the most gorgeous bride you have ever seen?! I just love this girl.

Stay tuned for their sweet wedding!

Happy Saturday!

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They were high school sweethearts who shared their very first memories together in a tree house by the woods. This past spring, while standing in a New York art museum, Tavner asked Andie to spend the rest of her life with him. She said yes and on November 18th they said I do!

Andie and Tavner got married at the Parsons Table, just perfect for their fall wedding! The day was filled with happy tears and french press coffee. Every inch of the wedding screamed Andie & Tavner Threatt. Definitely one of the most beautiful and joyful wedding I have ever seen!

Bridesmaids dresses, invitations and centerpieces were all made by Andie! Love.That.Girl.

To see more of Andie & Tavner’s gorgeous fall wedding, CLICK HERE for a slideshow!

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