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Beautiful Weekend

Posted on May 22, 2010

We’re only halfway through, but it’s been a great weekend so far. Things have been a little busy/hectic lately, but yesterday I decided to take it easy and relax some. I spent a better part of the day exploring Helotes, where I found a fabulous antique shop, bought some props for newborn portraits, found a delicious burger joint, and even better, got to hang out with my family. Days like yesterday make me feel lucky to be alive. Getting away from everything has a way of bringing new perspective and shifting focus to the things that are really important.

Today I got to be a part of Natalie and Fernando’s wedding, and as they said their vows, as I watched their faces, once again I felt lucky. Lucky to be able to be a part of such a life-changing day. Marriage is such an amazing gift. I am so thankful for my husband and for how much better my life is because he’s a part of it, and I get excited for each couple whose wedding I’m at, that they get to experience the same thing. What a great blessing.

I’m headed out to the reception in a while, but wanted to share a quick pic from earlier (because a post is always better with a picture).

Have a great weekend!

Thank You… and a Pic for Fun

Posted on May 18, 2010

Hello, everyone! Wow, life has been positively insane around here the past few months. In addition to having lots of portraits and wedding season starting up again, we’ve moved to a new house… which has all been so awesome and fun! And exhausting. I just wanted to say a huge thank you to all of you who have been so kind and patient with me when things have taken a little longer than usual to get together. I’m finally catching up on everything and I’m so glad to be getting “back to normal” (whatever that is)! Please let me know if you need anything. I’m looking forward to a great summer! (Can May really be coming to an end already?!)

Had a great session last week with some fabulous clients that I did portraits for last year, and thought I’d put up a little sneak peak of their McNay family portrait session. Bear is a very special member of the family who got to come along for pictures. (I love when kids bring things that are such a huge part of who they are. It adds such a personal touch to the portraits.) Had a lot of fun with this family! I was getting ready to photograph a big group shot when I looked over and saw that dad had set this up, and I just had to get it. This picture makes me laugh. I’ll have more (real) previews up soon!

Carrie + Steve [Wedding]

Posted on May 11, 2010

I have to admit being a little nervous prior to Steve and Carrie’s wedding. I’ve been shooting weddings for five years now, and I still get nervous before a wedding. I don’t even know why. Isn’t that weird? I guess it’s that realization of the fact that this is one of the greatest, most amazing days in a couple’s life, and they’ve trusted me to document it. That’s a lot of pressure! In a way I think that’s good though. I never want to get in the “routine” of weddings. I don’t want them to ever lose their specialness. So I guess in a way, I hope I’m always a little nervous. But I digress…

For some reason I was really having trouble shaking the nerves that day. But I’ve gotta tell ya… as soon as I arrived, I felt right at home. Carrie and her family were so laid back, sweet, and gracious, that I was instantly at ease. I love that. I immediately loved Carrie and her beautiful smile and the way that she carried herself. When we arrived at Pearl Stable and I met Steve, I could tell that these two were an amazing couple. They opted to see each other before the ceremony to do a “First Look” session, and it was so sweet. As Steve stood with his back to the door waiting for Carrie to enter, we talked, and I could see in his nervous smile just how much he adored her. Seeing both of their faces when they saw each other for the first time was magical. I loved being a part of their wedding and getting to see a glimpse of the deep love they have for each other. It’s so amazing to be a part of their family’s history and to know that no matter how much they loved each other on that day, as time goes on their love will grow deeper and wider and more all-encompassing than they could ever dream. That’s a great thing to be a part of. I love my job!

Thanks to Carrie and Steve for trusting me to document your wedding day. It was such a priviledge to work with you! Special thanks also to Sue of Wedding Planners, Inc. for making the whole event amazing and to Steve at Pizzini Designs for making the whole event breathtakingly beautiful!

Steve and Carrie when they first saw each other…

OneWed.com [Wedding Resource]

Posted on May 11, 2010

I always like finding and sharing new resources for brides, and just re-discovered OneWed.com. They just recently re-vamped their whole site and it is now a really helpful resource. My favorite feature is that you can read reviews by other wedding couples. As a consumer I’m a huge fan of sites that have actual customer reviews… just ask my husband. It annoys him greatly. Ha ha! Anyway, if you’re in the midst of planning your wedding, check it out. AND if you’re a former bride, feel free to stop by and leave reviews for your favorite vendors.

Have a great week!
Breanna

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