Houston Wedding Photographer - Leslie and Dany in Bellaire

I was thrilled when my friend Leslie asked me to shoot her wedding. I've known Leslie for a few years, and couldn't wait to document one of the most significant days of her and Dany's lives.

The day started around 12 noon on an overcast Saturday in January, 2010. The temperature was nice and cool and the lighting was pretty good. I had a nice time at the wedding. Everything was very organized, and started right on time, as scheduled. Nice planning, guys.

I usually like to post images from a wedding either the night of, or at the latest the day after the wedding. But this time, I woke up sick on Sunday morning- sore throat and overall feeling *blah*. So I'm finally getting to it a few days later, although still sick, I think I'm improving. MucinexD is my new friend.

Here's quite a few favorites from the day, although there's still a lot more that will be ready in the coming weeks.

Leslie arrives right on time.


She nervously prepares to make her entrance...


Her and her dad share a smile before the final walk


Dany sees his bride for the first time in her glorious white dress...

In this Christian ceremony, the speaker uses the Bible to point out the responsibilities and duties of a Christian Husband and Wife, as well as emphasize the sanctity of the Marriage arrangement.

Vows, as well as rings are exchanged, then they are introduced as an officially married couple.

We're off to the park for a short photo-session before the reception



















Time to go to the party...


First Dance as Husband and Wife

The dance with dad is always emotional, and understandably so...


What an elegant looking cake. I wasn't able to snag a piece, but if it tastes as good as it looks, I'm sure it was treat




There was some great looking snacks on display- complete with trees of fruit, and chocolate covered strawberries! Looks like a lot of time was spent making these edible trees and skewers.






Agua de Sandía - ¡Delicioso! (Rough Translation: Watermelon Juice - Delicious!)


One of the Groomsmen is an old friend of Dany's from New York. If you didn't see him, you'd swear you were listening to John Mayer. He totally rocked our socks off.


Cut the cake!


Fairwell...


Leslie and Dany, thank you so much for allowing me the privilege of shooting your wedding day. I really hope you guys like the photos. I wish you both the best.

I always have fun when shooting, but when I'm shooting for a friend, it's even more meaningful since we'll still be in touch years from now. As always, feel free to drop a comment or two here at the bottom.

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Leslie and Dany - Sneak Peek!

Here's just a preview from Leslie and Dany's wedding from last Saturday...Stay tuned!

Monumental Memories...

I love flipping through old stacks of Polaroids and loose prints, as well as old photo albums. Ah, to be a kid again- when your biggest worry was finding that toy you lost, or having to explain to Dad how you broke the TV...

Photos are like time machines. Staring at the details and soaking in the emotion on the faces of each person in the frame takes you back unlike any mental recollection alone can.

Back in October I had the privilege of shooting Elaine and Michael's Wedding on Lake Conroe. It's hard to believe it's already been 3 months since then! But as they say, Time marches on...
And that's why I feel it's really important to freeze time with photographic documentation.

I was proud to present Elaine and Michael's album to them earlier this month. This piece is a Custom Laminated Photo Hard-Cover album, with Leporello binding, true Photographic Prints on Fuji Crystal Archive Paper, fold-flat seamless goodness in all it's Monumental 30.5 cm. Glory. OK, That's 12-inches to us yanks'. But 30.5-centimeters sounded better. 609 mm. Sounds better still...


You may not think a 12-inch album would be very big, but in person, it's quite astounding. Opening the album instantly doubles the media real estate for a sweeping 12-inch by 24-inch spread. (30.5 cm x 61cm.) You literally have to set the thing down on a table and step back to look at it all.


Just look how it dwarfs the iPhone:


Mighty fine binding...


Stunning lay-flat panoramas...


That's detail baby! Even the "small" inlay photos are huge, they were like 5"x7" in person.



The back cover. A discreet tag is standard on albums. Sometimes it's inside, sometimes on the back cover. It's like signing the piece of work that I invested so much time, thought and energy into. I really like the Cameo Inlay print on this one. It looks like a 3-D window on the back cover.


With this particular album we included a custom fitted dust-cover to protect it from minor scuffs and scrapes when you take it around to show all your friends. It also compels guests to ask "Hey, what's in the pretty case?" at which point you eagerly show off all your fabulous photos...


This is only one of many album options we offer. I highly suggest investing in one for yourself. It's more than just a great way to share your moments with your friends and family. It will be your time machine 10 or 15 years from now.

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