the journal
A curated collection of real weddings, heartfelt moments, and timeless inspiration, captured with joyful care.
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Engagement Session at AW Perry Barn Sometimes you meet a couple and think “They totally go together!” That is Dawson and Morgan! Tuesday night we had the pleasure of meeting this fun pair! They had wedding changes due to life + the new version of life, so they are having their wedding in San Diego, […]
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Happy in the Heat As we arrived to our destination, we welcomed the shade with open arms!! The temp this week has been teetering in and out of the 100’s and that can make for some hot times! Thankfully Will and Chelsea picked the perfect spot for their engagement pictures. Prairie Creek Park is a […]
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3 Reasons to consider having a Bridal session & 3 tips for yours The big day had arrived! Her dress looked amazing as it hung there, sparkling in the light from the sun. As she took it down and meticulously slipped it on, it felt a little looser than it had 8 months ago. “At […]
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3 Reasons to take your Bridal Party Pictures before the Ceremony A common question we run into when having discovery calls with our happy couples “When is the best time to take the bridal party photos?” Now this can be a little tricky to answer because they come in variations such as, groomsmen, bridesmaids, bridal […]
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Wedding in the Rain “When life throws you a rainy day, play in the puddles.” – Winnie the Pooh. As we entered downtown Houston, the rain began to fall. First softly, slowly, then, it began to pour. April and I drove by the Houston Club, where the wedding ceremony was to be held. We decided […]
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A Beautiful Sunset The air was nice and warm but not too hot for once! As we walked to the falls I couldn’t help but notice people staring at Amanda on the way. She was GLOWING!! Can you see it too? I know I can tell this mama is so radiant with love and excitement […]
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Love is in the air! Gladys Knight once said, “Sometimes the best things in life are right in front of you, it just takes some time to see them.” Well in this case Justin lived in the apartment right beside Courtney; and it did not take her long to notice his southern hospitality. “Being from […]
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Fond Memories It had taken awhile to get to this point, both in life and on this trial. As Shelby and Bridger climbed along a mountainside vacationing in Montana it was easy to enjoy life’s moments. The many hiking adventures they shared previously, fishing alongside each other, hoping for the early morning bass to bite. […]
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Be the Change A man walked into the restaurant carrying what appeared to be a small chicken strip tray. At least at one point it had been, all that remained now were some streaks of grease left over. As he approached my register his demeanor was not angry, but certainly unhappy. “I ordered a large […]
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Doing Life: I Love You I remember it so vividly. We were both standing outside my parents’ house on a warm humid Houston evening, mid-spring. We had just finished a fun evening together and now all that was left was the goodbye. Normally a hug would have been enough, but we had been dating for […]
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