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2010 Brides’ Choice Award!!

Posted on January 19, 2010

When I sat down to check my e-mail this afternoon, the last thing I expected was to find that I had received an award. Of any kind. In fact, when I saw the header “You’ve Been Selected…” I almost deleted it. Thankfully, I didn’t, and I found out that I’ve received the 2010 Brides’ Choice Award from WeddingWire.com! I can’t say thank you enough to both my totally amazing brides and to WeddingWire for such an honor! Read more about it here!

Jason + Natalie [San Antonio Family Portraits]

Posted on January 14, 2010

I was friends with Jason and then with Natalie before I ever knew they’d be my family (I married Jason’s brother)… and before they even knew that someday they would be married. We were part of the College & Careers group at church and we hung out, and they were great friends. Fast forward eight or nine years, and here we all are. Jason and Natalie are not only friends, but family and I feel SO lucky. Words seem to seem insignificant to describe how much they mean to our family.

I had to laugh because Natalie and I planned the shoot all out. She had the idea to do pics in their pajamas… in bed… outside. I LOVED LOVED LOVED the idea. So Aaron and I loaded up a bed into the back of the truck (I have such an awesome husband! He’s always so willing to help me out with anything!) and went to meet Jason and Natalie. Well, as usual, the boys rode in the truck and the girls rode in the car. As the guys started driving, Jason looks at Aaron and says, “So… why do you have a bed in the back of your truck?” When we stopped for gas, Jason motioned for me to roll down the window. He looked at Natalie and I and, his voice thick with doubt, said… “In bed? We’re taking pictures in bed? Outside?” Ha ha! We laughed and he reluctantly said that he trusted me. Natalie, thanks for the great idea, and Jason… thank you for your trust. Really. It means a lot that you didn’t turn around and go back home.

Amanda [San Antonio Bridal Portraits]

Posted on January 14, 2010

From the moment I met Amanda, I knew I liked her. She’s very laid back and unassuming, and she has the most beautiful smile. As we sat and talked over coffee one day, I was in awe of just how sweet she was. Can this be real? I wondered. A few months later as we walked around the quiet grounds of the McNay together shooting her bridal portraits, I could tell… this was no act. She really is that sweet. And she looked positively radiant in her silver Alfred Angelo gown. Loved it!

Amanda and Rick’s wedding was this past weekend, so be looking for pictures from the big day soon!

Update + Preview

Posted on January 13, 2010

Happy New Year, everyone! I’m slowly getting back into normal life… really slowly. I’m embarassed to admit that my Christmas tree is still up.

Yeah, really.

I’m super excited about 2010 though! 2009 was awesome. I met so many great people, had such great opportunities, had a lot of fun, and made a lot of great friendships… I feel SO thankful. I’m thrilled about all of the people I will be (and have already been) working with this year!

In honor of the new year, I wanted to extend to you a special offer. If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, you already know about this, but I’m offering 50% off BIG PRINTS (16×20 or larger) through January 20th! This sale only happens once a year so take advantage of it!

I guess that’s about it for the updates, but I wanted to share this image with you from my first wedding of 2010. More previews to come from Amanda and Rick’s wedding hopefully later this week or early next week!

The Portzline’s [Family + Senior Portraits]

Posted on January 12, 2010

Aaron and I have known the Portzline’s for a number of years now. You can’t help but smile when you’re around them. They’re fun and sweet and down to earth… and they really enjoy being around each other! This year is Rachel’s senior year in high school and we’ve been planning her portraits for quite some time. When Sherry told me that their last family portrait was years and years ago, I told her to bring the family along and we’d get some family portraits too! We had a really fun morning together. Thank you guys for letting me take your portraits, but also for always being there for our family and for loving on our kids. You guys are awesome!

 

 

Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 24, 2009

I have to admit, I haven’t been too great about slowing down and really taking in the Christmas season. As of right now, I am pushing all else aside for a while, and soaking in what Christmas is all about… love, thankfulness, family, giving, laughter, and most of all… Jesus.

I will be out of the office until January 5th. I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas! Make some memories (and don’t forget your cameras)!!!

God bless,
Breanna

Brielle [Senior Portraits]

Posted on December 16, 2009

Brielle is a beautiful, confident, and fun-loving girl and we had such a good time shooting her senior portraits. She brought along two of her best friends to make her laugh and to take a few pictures with. Senior year is such an exciting time! Brielle, I had a blast! Thanks so much!

Being Inspired

Posted on December 16, 2009

It’s a cold and cloudy day, and I absolutely love it. Days like this were made for Christmas shopping, reading, snuggling, and watching movies. This morning I was out and about running errands and whatnot, when the bookstore just drew me in. Now, there are two things in a bookstore that I find almost completely irresistible — magazines and journals. Not sure what it is about periodicals that has a hold on me but I just LOVE magazines. Fashion, cooking, home decor, wedding, photography, outdoors… it matters little what the subject matter is, I could read them all day. Journals have always been a weakness of mine. There’s something about the blank canvas, a clean slate… the possibilities. It gets me excited.

Needless to say, I left with a pile of magazines and a new journal. I’m feeling inspired.

What inspires you?

Also, I should’ve posted this ages ago, but congratulations to Natalie, who won a Starbucks gift card in the Thankfulness Challenge a couple weeks ago. She is constantly inspiring me. Thanks, Natalie!

Erica + Brady [Wedding]

Posted on December 8, 2009

I shot Erica and Brady’s small, intimate wedding at The Inn at Craig Place last Monday. I had been talking to Erica over the phone for the past several weeks and I just knew that I liked her. She is enthusiastic and creative and has a laugh that comes easily. I loved talking to her, and I especially loved hearing her talk about Brady. The night before the wedding she told me, “He is my best best friend and I am just SO excited to be marrying him.” She also told me that he never ever smiles… well, Erica… it’s just not true, and now there’s proof. Thanks for making me part of your special day!

I am thankful…

Posted on November 27, 2009

Yesterday afternoon, after stuffing myself silly with turkey and dressing, I sat at the kitchen table and just had one of those moments. I was sitting at the table with my daughter, my mother, her mother, and her mother — five generations in one room. I listened as my great grandmother told stories of life when she was younger and what my grandmother was like as a little girl, and I wondered to myself… who gets this chance? Today, we visited my other grandparents, and as our once small family tried to fit all 50 of us into their 900 square foot house, I was just in awe. In awe that I am part of a family that really loves each other and truly enjoys being together. As I walked through their house, I couldn’t help but notice the sweet letters and notes that my grandfather leaves for the love of his life all over the place, and I loved reading how much he just adores her still after all these years. It’s amazing. I looked at pictures, I took in the laughter, gave lots of hugs… and I felt so humbled to be part of such an amazing legacy. Wow. I am humbled, awed, and completely thankful for all that I have been given, and I am inspired and excited as Aaron and I build our own family and continue that legacy and make memories. God, I thank you for love, for family, and for laughter. I feel so blessed.

We’re out of town the rest of this week so I haven’t been able to download my pictures yet for the “Thankfulness Challenge”, but I’ll do that as soon as I get back! In the mean time, post a link to your photos in the comments section and I’ll announce the winner of the Starbucks gift card on Sunday! Happy Thanksgiving!

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