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Family Session, Humble Texas
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Cozy Home Sesh
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C & J’s Wedding
What a sweet wedding! Both the bride and grooms family came from all over to celebrate at the couples home in a small, beautiful ceremony. There is so much love and happiness in this family- it warmed my heart to spend the day with them. Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. and many happy days ahead!
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Viva Visual Las Vegas!
I am not a big gambler, AT ALL, but I am a sucker for bright lights, neon, and sights. Vegas is a visual buffet! Here are the top 5 places I had to SEE while visiting Sin City 1. Freemont Street Did you spend time on the strip and wonder where all the adorable wedding chapels were? I did. On Freemont Street, I enjoyed the sight of nostalgic neon signs with the sound of vintage gambling machines. I love the strip for all its hotels, but Freemont Street is where the photographer in me gets giddy just by looking up. I have more photographs of vintage signs than I can…
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Working with Design Riot & Crystal Mathis
I was so fortunate to work with local branding dynamite duo: Shannon and Tanya from Design Riot and health coach Crystal Mathis this weekend. If you are in need of branding power or wellness and need to connect with good people–check them out! Our team was so lucky to have such a welcoming host at a stunning home on the east side of Houston for the shoot and Crystal was beautiful inside and out! Crystal is competing in the open call for Sports Illustrated. She radiates body positivity and has arrived at this point through a longterm healthy plan. Working with her was inspiring and a ton of fun! This…
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Have your cake and eat it too!
Let’s drool over some sweet stuff, shall we? No really, that’s all this post is about. An entire post featuring delicious sweets from a recent branding project. Enjoy!
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How to look your best in photos: The Jess Test!
In this arena I’m a little atypical as a photographer. I won’t outlaw your patterns or your funky footwear choices. I want you to be you. So, let’s do this! But first, about that snazzy dress… does it pass the three part Jess Test? Part One: Does it fit…like can you move in it? A simple, but honest question you must ask yourself. I know it’s easy to say “yep, sure does, it zipped!”, until you find yourself doing the worm throughout our session. Totally fine with dancing. Totally not okay with you being uncomfortable. Part Two: Is it clean? I’m sure it smells good, what I mean is, is it…
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The party of the century!
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Part I/II Engagement Photo DIY: The Gear List
Recently we took our own engagement photos for our wedding website. Before I get started on the how to’s, a few quick disclaimers: A good photographer, no matter what the occasion, is the worth the investment. That said, this DIY requires pricey photo equipment. Luckily, you can rent everything you need (or perhaps the one or two things you do not already have)! That is what this post is about–the gear list! I put two rental lists together: The least expensive recommended equipment. Get the most bang for your buck! What I used. …because in my opinion, nothing compares to the Zeiss and Sony brands (sharp as a tack). If you want the…
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The Jess Test
In this arena I’m a little atypical as a photographer. I won’t outlaw your patterns or your funky footwear choices. I want you to be you. So, let’s do this! But first, about that snazzy dress… does it pass the three part Jess Test? Part One: Does it fit…like can you move in it? A simple, but honest question you must ask yourself. I know it’s easy to say “yep, sure does, it zipped!”, until you find yourself doing the worm throughout our session. Totally fine with dancing. Totally not okay with you being uncomfortable. Part Two: Is it clean? I’m sure it smells good, what I mean is, is it…