Heather + Chad :: Engaged

I absolutely cannot wait till August 1st. Why? I get to photograph the so-bubbly-she’s-effervescent Heather (Taylor’s sister) and the charming gentleman Chad’s wedding!

Take a gander at their engagement session…we had such a fun little downtown Dallas adventure together and I think these images fit them to a T. Darling! I could have hung out with the for hours, but, uh, it was 96 degrees. Maybe sometime soon we can go out for ‘ritas and stay inside!

Just chillin’ in their living room…

E is for Eby! (Heather’s taking Chad’s last name.)

Oh, this has to be one of my all time favorite engagement shots. Ever.

Love it!

Love it again!

Precious! Is it August 1st yet? Come with it, already!

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Candice + Chris :: Hitched

Candice and Chris got hitched at the end of May. Everything fell into place, and it was great to see these two crazy kids FINALLY (after 47 years…ok…maybe not that long) make it official. Candice was incredibly gorgeous, as usual, and Chris was dapper yet absolutely hilarious. I had so much fun working with them as well as their super rad wedding party!!!

Chiggity check it!

Busted!

Candice’s supermodel of a sister, Brooke, helps her get THE DRESS on.
To put it lightly, THE DRESS weighed more than Candice and Brooke combined!

Millie loves this image, though I think not so much for the composition and more for the lip gloss being applied.

What a beauty!

Candice chose the most exquisite flowers for her day, including two of my favorites: ranunculus and peonies.

Hello, Mr. Bullock!

Can you say debonaire?

Right before the ceremony, it hits Candice like a ton of bricks.
Thank goodness she had her homegirls there to blow her tears away!

I got a ring! What what!

Candice shows up to sign the marriage license for the church, but there’s no Chris.
Candice goes looking for Chris (who is always late for everything).
Now Candice is missing. We’re just waiting. Can you feel the awkwardness?

The wedding party was so cool that we just had to find a location to match.
We found the perfect locay in the Burton Cotton Gin.

I love how the girls are all posh and polite and the guys are, well, guys.

Don’t you adore the way they look at each other???
I know I do!

Amazing.

How cute are they?!

Off to the reception at La Bahia Turn Verein.
The details were GOR-GEOUS! (Imagine me singing that.)

First dance!

Play it, brother!

Sassy little bridesmaid!

Break it down, girl!

Candice’s mom was just the most fun to work with and hang out with…what a cool lady!

Their getaway car ruled.

Off to the honeymoon!

Big hugs to ya, C + C! Much love!

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Philosophizin’ :: What Are “Whimsically Stylish” and “Heartfelt”?

What are those words really conveying and what the heck do they hafta do with photography?
Why are they parts of Juxtapose Photography’s tagline?

WHIMSICALLY STYLISH AND HEARTFELT…ALL IN THE SAME INSTANCE.

Yesterday, my photographer friends who belong to the Foundation Workshop Forum were discussing the word “whimsical” and its current popularity among wedding vendors. I chimed in with my own opinions and then later realized that I hadn’t really talked about it very much here on my own blog. Just thought I would take the time to share my reflections with my favorite readers.

Here’s what I wrote:

To ME, whimsy means being footloose and fancy-free. Not stuffy. To me, it involves spontaneity. To say that one is Whimsically Stylish, I think of that type of person who rolls outa bed and throws on a garment/accessory that puts a spring in their step. Does it match? Not necessarily, at least not directly. Does it make their heart sing? Hell yes.

When applying it to weddings (again…MY own definition), I think of couples who are shackle-free. No power-wielding, overbearing family members to weigh everything down, no “have-to’s” or out-dated shotlists, just whatever makes the day memorable and FUN for that couple. Whimsy in its purest form holds true to the authenticity of the couple. The products of pure whimsy are not manufactured to be seen on those uber-popular wedding blogs or in a magazine, but are really there to represent the couple and their personalities and interests. (This can also be applied to photography not done at weddings, like my baby portraits, senior portraits, and pretty much anything involving people!)

When whimsy is insincere or not representative of the couple or even family who is being photographed, it is the furthest thing from “Heartfelt”. I try to stay away from that kind of thing, and am incredibly lucky to have clients who are not only in love but who have strong emotional connections and are able to be vulnerable enough to show them on camera. My clients are the FULL MEAL DEAL, and I love them to pieces!

OK…off of my soapbox now!

I’ll leave you with the most whimsically stylish and heartfelt kid I know. Talk about representin’.

Have a wonderfully whimsical weekend!

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Karch is 6 Months!

The tiny little Karch is now a chubby and adorable 6 month old.

I can’t handle the cuteness. Can you?
Admit it.
It’s pretty difficult to contain yourself, right?
Karch is like the Rob Pattinson of babies. Ladies…watch out!

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Elaine + Adam :: Engaged

The beautiful bride whose session was so unbridaled that I busted my knees and broke a lens on some trolley tracks…that would be Elaine. My interactions with the sweet Elaine will go down in history, no doubt. As I sit here typing this post, I now have poison ivy covering said knees. Yeah, during Elaine and her darling fiance Adam’s engagement session, I must have engaged in some activity with a poison ivy plant. Good times. But really, it’s pretty hilarious if you think about it…minus the itching. I am such a clutz!

Anywho. Forget about me and let’s chat about how freakin’ cute these two are. We spent a muy caliente afternoon together and had a blast playing despite the heat. Elaine and Adam are very laid back and super enjoyable to be around, and c’mon. They made me a mix tape (well, a cd, but I like to call it a tape cuz it’s more fun), folks. How sweet is that? Ya gotta love ‘em!

Elaine and Adam are getting hitched in the Outer Banks in North Carolina in August, and I can’t wait to photograph it all.
We are gonna have two tons of fun!

These two know how to play!

Favorite!

Another favorite!

I think this is where I got my poison ivy.
Thank you Stonebridge Country Club.

Snuggle up!

Hello there!

Wow. Their love radiates as powerfully as the sun on a summer afternoon in Texas.
Well, I could just be having flashbacks to that very hot afternoon, but I’m 99.9% sure it is their love.

Big hugs to you, Elaine + Adam!
See you soon, and thanks for the mixed tape!

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Sarah + Ben :: The Show

Because Sarah + Ben are so rad, I gotta show ‘em off again. 

Click on the image below to view their slideshow.

Give it a minute to load and turn up your speakers, yo!

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Sarah + Ben :: Hitched

Finally. This post is here. It made it. Why don’t we all give it a little handclap for arriving despite its lack of promptness. Sarah + Ben have OH-SO-PATIENTLY been waiting since they got back from Hawaii for this post. I’ve had the images done, but couldn’t FOR THE LIFE OF ME decide on which ones to put on the blog. They had more images in their Signature Collection than I have ever given to a client. Sifting and sorting through all of those images made it an agonizing process to choose favorites to show you guys.

The reason for so many favorites? Hmmm. Maybe it’s because Sarah + Ben are some of my favorite clients EVER. Maybe it has something to do with their families and friends being completely welcoming and incredibly spirited. Perhaps I was inspired by the love and the locations and the food and the ABSOLUTELY KILLER music Ben put together for the reception. (I mean, come on people. Anyone who uses a Mutemath song for their first dance is tops in my book.)

Who knows. Whatever the case, I love these kids to pieces, and I can’t wait to continue our friendship now that they are back and getting settled. Chiggity check it.

Oh, Katie’s hair. Precious Katie and her hair.
Here’s Meredith trying with all of her might to help Katie’s hair.

Ben’s cute little sister, Becca, sews a bridesmaid’s slipper.
The talent runs deep in that Easley family!

Sarah’s younger sister Lauren performs surgery on Sarah’s dress.

Gorgeousness.

The girls were not only adorable but were also so much fun!

Ohmigoodness, have you ever seen such beauty?

Whoa. Incredible. My socks just flew across the room.

How many men does it take to get a groom ready?

Um, hello studs! Lookin’ good!

Ben is so handsome…just like a classic movie star.

Sarah and her mom ride the elevator down to the chapel.
(Goin’ to the chapel…)

Everyone is ready for the main event.

And, he sees her.

It was a beautiful ceremony.

I love the sweetness and sincerity of this shot.

My peeps! The wedding party!

It’s official!

I mean, how freaking cute are they?

They had a sweet getaway car! Vrrrroom.

Welcome to the reception!

This grandmother was off the chain. I could have watched her all night.
I told her I want to be just like her when I grew up and I 100% mean it.
If you can do the sprinkler when you’re a senior, you’ve got game.

Holy dancefloor explosion. This group had ALL the moves.

And, we’re off!

Bye bye!

Thanks for trusting me with documenting your big day.
What an amazing experience it was!
Big hugs and lots of love to you both…send some to your fam and friends, too!

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Sarah + Ben :: Sneak Peek to the Sneak Peek

While I am working on Sarah + Ben’s blog post, I thought I would give you a tiny dancer sized preview.

Enjoy!

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Holly + Nathan :: Pimped

The lovely Viles newlyweds are featured on Style Me Pretty today.

Click the images below to be transported!  

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Candice :: Unbridaled

Candice and Chris are hitched, so while I am working on their images, I thought I would show you the Unbridaled session I have had hidden away for a couple of months. We met up at Chris’ grandmother’s house to continue the family tradition of using that environment for bridal sessions. Every nook and cranny was gorgeous, as was Candice!

Sure, she is stunning here, but I can’t wait to show you how radiant and full of smiles she was on the actual wedding day!

Favorite!

Two more favorites!

Sorry…I am cheating. One more favorite, please!

Bee. Yoo. Tee. Full.

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