Allison and Ryan’s wedding ceremony was held at Saint Catherines of Siena Catholic Church, and the reception at the historical Green Pastures. I think from the photos below you can tell that a good time was had by all. Say Cheese photo booth created some outrageous moments, as did the Original Recipe Band. Oh and I can’t forget the beautiful flowers done by Craig Fuller of Photosynthesis.

Thanks for including us Allison and Ryan, you and your friends and family were an absolute pleasure to photograph.

Congratulations!

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Stella and I finally got to meet the little boy with the big name. Our friends Jen and Jeff recently had their first child Karlo Von Balkan Bloom. This is my favorite baby name ever. I love my artist friends! I expect big things from this little guy whose mom is a painter and dad is a musician. Hopefully he won’t pull an Alex P. Keaton and go the other way on you two. Congratulations!

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At some point during the evening George, the groom, approached me and asked me if I was enjoying the wedding. I said, “what is there not to like?” and I meant it.
Earlier that day there were thunderstorms, but by the time we arrived at Old Glory Ranch in Wimberley, the skies were already clearing. By the time the bride and her father made their way to the chapel in a horse and carriage the skies were sparkling blue.
Old Glory Ranch did a great job with the flowers, cupcakes and all the details, down to the donkeys greeting the guests at the cocktail hour.
To top it all off Erica and George were great swing dancers, such a delight to watch.

Congratulations Erica and George!

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and soon to be baby Frances!

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It was a very rainy day in May when Heather and Tim were married at the Retreat at Balcones Springs but that didn’t stop it from being a beautiful event. We didn’t let the rain stop us from taking photos by the river and the guests certainly didn’t let it stop them from having fun.

Wishing you many more happy days Heather and Tim!

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People often ask me, “Is it necessary for me to do a separate portrait sitting before the wedding?” My reply is often, “Well, no not necessary, but you will get a different type of photo of yourself.”
These photos of Clare are the perfect example. These calm, quiet, thoughtful images I’ve included below are the type rarely found within the photo journalistic approach to the wedding day. Here we are trying to work within the history of classic photographic portraiture with a modern fashion sensibility.
Clare will be married in about a month, and I will be sure to share some of her big smiles then.

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OK, so I’ll admit it, I have fallen behind on my blog. So this is a first, a 2 in 1 entry, some photos from both Kelsey and Robert’s engagement session and their wedding day. The engagements were shot in early May, all on UT campus. Such a great place to wander, so many beautiful spots.
The wedding took place just a couple of weeks later. The ceremony was held at Central Christian, and the reception at the Caswell House. Highlights of the wedding day were the vintage ElDorado and Glover Gill on the piano.

Congratulations Kelsey and Robert!

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We are happy to announce that one of our weddings was recently published in the most current issue of The Knot Weddings magazine. You can also view the story online here.

woo hoo!

Stella Alesi Photography in Austin, Texas. Austin photographers Stella Alesi and Brian Alesi are available for local and destination weddings, bridals, editorial work, portraiture and fine art photography.