D[i]F BLOG

Taylor and Mike had their wedding at The Sanford House in Arlington. The couple had many friends and family around for the outdoor ceremony and reception that was beautiful in the very large courtyard. Every detail was very well put together and presented with great class. We really enjoyed working with Taylor and Mike and had a blast being a part of their wedding.

As always here are some of our favorite images…

Getting ready…

Playing slaps… (I used to love that game…)

The girls check out the ceremony as it fills up…

Portrait of Mike before the ceremony…

Taylor looking great!

last minute prayers before the ceremony begins…

Mike makes his entrance…

the ring bearers…

Taylor makes her way downstairs to the courtyard…

and finally its time for taylor to walk the aisle…

as mike watches…

taylor looks at her soon to be husband!!

the kiss…

The first dance…

the rings…

the bouquet grab!!

escaping through sparklers!

and into a carriage ride away!

I got the awesome opportunity to shoot my long time friend Bryson Gresham and the lovely Jessica Agent’s wedding at First Baptist Downtown in Dallas, Texas. It was a different experience for me knowing most of the family and friends in attendance, and being involved with a friends wedding in that way. Both of their families are great people and the bridal party was fun to hang out with. Here are some of my favorite images from the day.

Meet Jessica and Bryson.

Jessica and the girls headed to chili’s for a pre-wedding meal!

the ladies start preparing at the church

fixing Bryson’s niece’s hair-do

Bryson’s dad helps him with the tie…

Jessica fixing her veil once the dress was on…

Bryson and groomsmen Joe keeping it light and funny…

Jessica looking beautiful before the ceremony…

Both Jessica and Bryson were very tense just moments before entering the ceremony

Jessica enters the chapel with her father…

Bryson watches her down the aisle…

when asked for the ring josh, the best man, initially handed Bryson a sandwich… (thats it hanging out of his mouth…) after some digging he did find the ring.

the families had a moment of prayer together prior to being announced as husband and wife…

the kiss!

a portrait after the ceremony…

Beautiful cake for Casa Linda Bakery…

the reception was in a beautiful ballroom at First Baptist Dallas - Downtown.

cutting the cake!

Jessica gives Bryson a BIIIIIIIG bite…

happy couple during the toasts…

Jessica embraces her sister after her toast in a touching moment…

the winner of the bouquet toss does her best “Rocky-I-Did-It” impersonation…

Bryson goes for the garter…

Bryson and Jessica make their escape to their honeymoon!

Jim and Jennifer said their “I Do’s” at Jennifer’s family farm outside of Hillsboro, Texas. I think a trend among the couples that I get to work with is relaxed and cool, because it seems like I say that a lot, and it really is true. Jim and Jennifer did not break the mold as they were super relaxed and SUPER cool. They had a fun time together getting the place ready for the wedding, and then saying their vow’s in front of family and friends.

Jennifer running around, showing people the house

they had a picnic before separating to prepare for the ceremony…

goodbye until the ceremony!

Jim starts to get ready…

Jennifer does the same..

putting on the dress…

Jennifer’s cool shoes!

Jim helps Giselle get her shoes on…

Jennifer’s daughter Giselle watches her put on the finishing touches…

Jennifer makes her way to the ceremony…

and down the aisle…

all the way to Jim…

it was an awesome view for a ceremony in Texas!

the sun was set as they exchanged their vow’s…

the kiss..

twilight portrait…

the rings…

a barn reception!

guests enjoyed candle lit picnic tables as well…

the kids enjoyed catching (and releasing!) frogs…

cutting the cake…

throwing the bouquet

gettin’ the garter!

mingling guests…

under a big bright moon…

a very sweet goodbye moment between mom and daughter…

a sparkler exit!

Brian and Valerie got married at “Paradise Cove” on Lake Grapevine in an outdoor ceremony with weather that just couldnt have been better…. Being around them I was just in awe of how much they love each other. Truly they are in love.  You can see it in their faces and in the way the interact. It was an honor to be a part of their wedding day, and to get to know them over the past few months.

and now some pictures.

putting on the dress..

as soon as the dress was on, the tears started coming… it was really very touching…

a quiet moment with mom…

Brian getting pinned..

the moments before the ceremony…

watching Brian walk down the isle…

you could say Valerie was excited to be there…

Brian was pretty excited too!

She promised with all of her heart…

the kiss…

post ceremony glee…

guests enjoyed the great patio and nice evening…

being introduced…

Brian had this look on his face all night… “WE ARE MARRIED!!”

funny figurine on the cake…

I was thinking to myself “cake cutting while wearing a trash bag?”

ahhhhhhhhh

it got messy…

this obviously required some clean-up!

post clean up, they were once again ready for some action!

A final dance…(my favorite from the day!)

saying goodbye

Joy and Kumi got married at First Baptist Dallas in the heart of downtown Dallas. Kumi and Joy have endured a long time- long distance relationship so it was great to see them be able to finally join there lives in both marriage and geography. With nearly all of the wedding guests coming in from out of town, it was apparent that everyone who was there loved them and wanted to share the day with them. The Reception was held at a venue called “The Apartment” which is in the design district. I loved it because it was nothing like your typical wedding reception and had the feel of an exclusive club which suited the trendy crowd well.

Here are some of our favorite images.

The church…

Joy looking great in a streak of light…

Kumi not looking bad himself…

Ushers practicing there job…

Joy closes her eyes as she walks into the ceremony…

The kiss..

celebratory fist pumps..

A portrait…

the reception venue…

People mingling…

being introduced…

first dance…

some details…

they had a freezer bar that opened up half way through the reception that served tasty drinks! it was super cold in there, but felt great!!

cutting of the cake…

toasts…

they were VERY funny (and touching)…

especially the story about the late night trash run!

breaking it down…

just like at prom…

a final dance…

saying goodbye!

Lesley and Cameron got married at The Tribute Golf Club in The Colony, Texas. Their wedding day was just the right pace as nothing ever got hectic or crazy (until the dancing party reception) and everyone seemed relaxed as they celebrated the marriage of these two really cool people.

Here are some of our favorite images…

Cameron and his friends took advantage of the awesome golf course at the Tribute.

Lesley gets ready…

Cameron gets ready…

Finished products.. (they look good dont they!)

bridal bouquet…

on her way to the ceremony…

introduction to the reception…

first dance…

cake cutting…

off to the honeymoon!

DeAnn and Matt had their wedding at the “Dallas Arboretum”. Matt is an A-10 pilot in the United States Air Force which gave the wedding a very cool Military feel including guys with swords. DeAnn looked as beautiful as usual and the families were all very kind and welcoming.

As Usual here are some of our favorites…

DeAnn getting ready…

Matt getting his uniform de-fuzzed (this was quite a process despite having virtually no fuzz to start with…

The guys break out the swords…

DeAnn before the ceremony…

Bridal bouquet (and all flowers) were done by “A Stylish Soiree”

Matt waiting for the ceremony to begin…

the flower girls and ring bearer make their entrance…

DeAnn walks the aisle with her dad and smiling at Matt…

an overview of the ceremony…

Matt and DeAnn lighting the unity candle and enjoying the music during the ceremony…

A sword filled exit and a kiss made a very dramatic ceremony ending..

The cake…

The reception at dusk…

DeAnn and Matt making their exit…

Missy and Britton are a super relaxed and down to earth couple. They had their wedding at the always great “Tribute Golf Club” on Lake Lewisville in The Colony.

The weather was perfect for an outdoor ceremony and the sun set as they had their first dance. Ryan and I really enjoyed being around both families and are thankful for how welcome we felt as we spent the day with them.

Here are a few of our favorites!

The ladies inspect the dress…

The shoes…

How does that earring work again??

Britton was well entertained/entertaining while he waited for the ceremony…

Reading the note Missy wrote him…

winking at the on-lookers…

watching his bride walk down the aisle…

giving her away…

putting on the ring…

you may now kiss the bride…

a pretty day for pictures…

did i mention they were OSU fans??

First dance kiss…

yeah…they really love OSU…

eating of the cake.. by Frosted Art (who always does a great job…this coming from a guy who really likes cake…)

a toast to the couple ( i love the light in this one…)

and the dancing begins…

they got pretty funky…

really funky…

Leaving for the night!! (as a side note- the guests threw “Lucky Charms” at the couple which was both delicious and pun(y)…)

Brian and Valerie’s wedding is coming up quick….really quick, like next week quick! So we did engagement pictures this week at Flag Pole Hill in Dallas. The sun was out and the three of them had fun laying in the green grass under the blue sky.

Zeb goes in for the lick…

Maggie and Brandon are really cool, and also really enjoy being photographed. With a relaxed wedding day schedule and a super cool reception site at the Marriott Hotel in West Lake we had plenty of chances to make nice photographs. The hotel was formerly a big technology company’s corporate office, so the architecture was really unique and ultra modern.

the limo ride to the ceremony…

getting into the dress requires a helping hand or two..

A peak in to see if its time..

During the ceremony at The Little Chapel in the Woods at TWU

making a grand exit!

a quick moment alone after the ceremony…

A bus was provided to take guests to and from the reception from the church… what a nice thing to do!

saying hello! from balcony to balcony before the reception begins..

A quick portrait.

another quick portrait.

the first dance…

the par-tay begins…

the grooms cake was a fender!

A quick and swirly last dance finishes off the night!