Let’s see, how should I start…this wedding was so much more than your typical wedding it’s hard to capture in just a paragraph
and a handful of photos, but I will try. First of all, I should mention that it took place at the Balcones Springs Retreat, also
known as Camp Balcones. The location is about an hour from downtown Austin in the Hill Country, on the north shore of
Lake Travis. Enormous fields of wildflowers, winding dirt roads, many cabins, an outdoor pavilion, a beach, tennis courts,
zip lines, water slides and canoes are just a few of the amenities that make this place spectacular. The Bride and Groom
and many of their guests spent the weekend and participated in the activities. Lunch before the wedding was a beach affair with
Frito pies, (a Texas classic), corn muffins, salad, lemonade and cold beer.

By 2pm the family and wedding party began to prepare for the wedding ceremony and reception. Erin of Rosehip Flora arrived with
the floral designs. I loved the combinations of  flowers and succulents, especially with the boutonnières the men wore, simple,
sturdy and exquisite. With flowers in place we got to work photographing the bride and groom, wedding party and immediate family.
Saadeh was an entertaining groom to say the least. He kept me and his friends laughing throughout.
Bridget transformed from camper to bride right before our very eyes, it was wonderful to watch. I loved her choice of details from
her Hey Lady shoes to the unique flower bracelet. Her gift to her bridesmaids was another beautiful bracelet that picked up the
aqua blue that was used throughout the day.

The ceremony took place down by the lake, with readings and songs by friends and family. The camp bus served as the get away
vehicle and brought us out to a beautiful field to do some post ceremony photos. The Bride and Groom entered the cocktail with
guests lined up waving hand made ribbon wands. And here I need to mention the hand made place cards, not really cards at all, but
crepe paper flowers that had the guests name and table numbers written in the center. I am not sure it was intended but guests decided
to wear the flowers on their dresses, lapels and even in their hair. It was super festive.
The reception took place in the spacious outdoor pavilion. The tables held local honey for each guest to take home and a single
flower on at each place setting. The evening was filled with good food, toasts, cake, laughing and plenty of dancing to The Gourds.

Congratulations Bridget and Saadeh!

Jamie and Jason traveled from St. Louis to be married at the Umlauf Sculpture Garden here in Austin, Texas. Guests as well
came from afar and the day proved to be worth their travels, with the garden lush and flowering from all the recent rain.
I have posted below just a few of my favorite details and portraits from the wedding day. It was a relaxed affair that strayed from
tradition and  showcased the Bride and Groom’s personalities. The band, The Spazmatics, were absolutely fun and I am certain they
kept everyone dancing long after we departed.

Congratulations Jamie and Jason!

location: Umlauf Sculpture Garden
caterers: 34th street cafe
florist: Westbank Florist
cakes: Uppercrust Bakery
band: The Spazmatics

Is it okay if I say this was maybe my most favorite wedding ever? I know I shouldn’t play favorites, but this is a special occasion.
Lillian is my good friends Mo and Peter’s daughter, that made it special right from the start. But take a look, it was all just beautiful.
Let’s start with Lillian’s dress, purchased at Unbridaled here in Austin and made perfect with the pale blue petticoat by friend
and designer Jerri Kunz. Caleb made his suit his own by carrying the pocket watch his father-in-law had given him and pairing
it with amazing shoes. I loved the many blues they chose found in the groomsmen ties and the bridesmaids dresses, and then
repeated in the reception decorations and table settings. All in all it was a wonderful evening.

Listed below are just a few of the others that made this event special:

coordinator: aimee at  lizze belle event planning
catering: royal fig
bouquet and boutonnieres: violet crown designs
DJ: Will Fiveash
Cupcakes: Delish
Ceremony and first dance music: Jon Notarthomas and Aimee Bobruk
Ring Dish: Paloma’s Nest

Congratulations Caleb and Lillian!

From my very first meeting with Erika and Bernard, which they both attended, I understood that they would be a wonderful couple
to get to know and work with, so I was delighted when the chose us to be their wedding photographers.

Their wedding weekend started with a rehearsal dinner at the historic Driskill Hotel, and then the following day the ceremony
and reception took place at a new location named the Cypress Club, which is a part of The Reserve at Lake Travis.
Kristi of Barbara’s Brides made certain the day flowed effortlessly and Verbena Floral Design and The Cake Plate made it all
that more delightful. The hopping dance floor courtesy of Austin Wedding Jookbox.

I just want to say thank you here to Erika and Bernard, you made our job so easy and enjoyable. I wish you all the best in your
life together. Congratulations!

I was shooting for SXSWorld Magazine this year and had the good fortune to see many really wonderful shows. SXSW this year was the perfect
mix of music, friends and agreeable weather. Well, Saturday was cold, but it was actually kind of nice as it thinned the crowds a bit.
The photo below of Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings was from her booty shaking set at Stubbs. The wonderful Raphael Saadiq and the legendary
Smokey Robinson were playing back to back at the Austin Music Hall. Seeing Smokey’s set and listening to his stories of his life at Motown was pure
pleasure. A slice of musical history.
In typical SXSW fashion, music crept out of every nook and cranny. The buskers pictured below were a
welcome respite from the ear damaging set I had just encountered at Emos.