What does this mean?

Because she trusted my vision.

Because she bought the dress just for this experiment.

Because she laid down in a creek with crawdads.

Because she made it look beautiful anyway.

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We are back from vacation, but it’s going to take a bit for me to get caught up on e-mails, calls, proofing, ordering, laundry (ha), etc. so hang in there. I know this sounds odd, but if you haven’t already, the time to book your holiday session is NOW! (Check out the session calendar for openings.) I kid you not, these will fill up before you know it. Hope everyone has a happy and safe 4th!

This beautiful bride-to-be said these should have a fairytale feel to them. Between the dress and the location and the loving couple and the beautiful light, I think we got it. (And no…I didn’t suddenly change my tune and jump into a wedding…these are just engagement/bridal pics ;-).

These make me happy.  A little reminder of why we’re doing what we’re doing.

Finally able to go through this session. I love them all so much it would take too long to blog them all, so here’s the whole set from her Mini Bridal Session:

hot.

dog.

I know you’re stalking the blog, hon, so I had to throw one up here. Would you believe this one isn’t even my absolute favorite of the bunch?

Nine years ago on Earth Day, Virgil and I were married. I can’t believe it’s been 9 years.  I can’t believe how much our lives have changed (for the better) in nine years.  I can’t believe we have THREE kids.  I can’t believe we got this picture yesterday (thank goodness for remotes, strollers to act as tripods, and really, really, good light)! In keeping with our annual tradition, we had dinner at Romeo’s (where we held our reception), followed by a visit to Zilker Park Botanical Gardens (where we were married).  Much to our dismay, the park was CLOSED! In nine years, we’ve never encountered that.  Bummer.  So we went to the fountain instead.  The boys were so pumped that we let them run in the fountain…with their clothes on.  It was such a beautiful evening. I feel so very thankful to my husband for giving me the gift of his companionship.  Thanks, beebee. My love you.

I fell in love with Austin once more.

I got to work with the most beautiful couple tonight and I absolutely cannot wait to show you the rest of the images from their maternity session. Sigh.

From last night’s session.

Tonight was a blast.  Plain and simple.  I love getting to hang out with fun, interesting people.  And when you throw in the ambiance of downtown Austin, it just doesn’t get any cooler than this.

K and N, I’d say it was totally worth a few pesky ants and a drunken photographer groper. A wonderful, wonderful session, you two!