If you know Joey, you know he’d never really try to escape!

My kids were along for this one since it was a family wedding. Yes, that’s my son in the middle of all the bridesmaids. He was showing of his crazy (and pretty good) dance moves and screaming, “Let’s get this party started!”

These two are next! Be looking for their wedding in the next few weeks!

Thanks to all of the vendors who made this beautiful wedding possible!
Venue + Catering – Piazza in the Village (as featured in Platinum Weddings)
Cakes – Opulent Cakes

To the whole family, thank you for allowing me a glimpse into your family and for trusting me with your family’s portraits! I had fun!
Breanna

Imagine my excitement when I got a new magazine in the mail today and opened it up to find this amazing article about displaying family photos in your home! It’s an amazingly helpful article with beautiful photos and ideas. Check out the August issue of Family Circle to see it for yourself.

For more ideas, you can also check out our Inspire Guide! There are 25 different display options with sizes and layouts for all different rooms. Find the Inspire Guide here at http://powerhousestudiosclients.com/RedCart/index.php?gnum=102.

Also, if you (or a friend) have beautifully, artfully, or creatively displayed photos in your home, send me a photo! I’d love to feature it on the blog!

Hope you have a great week!
Breanna

I was lucky enough to get another timeless photo earlier this month… this one of my son at a baseball game. It wasn’t planned, and I only had a tiny part in posing him. (Ha ha… I couldn’t help it!) As a mother who knows her son, his smile is so sweet and natural (I can almost hear his little giggle), and the dirty baseball hat about says it all. I know that we’re going to treasure this photo forever.

I say all this, not as a photographer, but as a mother. For me, this is what photography is all about… about capturing the essence and the story of a person or family. It’s not just about having something neat to show friends, but about memories, legacies, and stories.

Forgive me, I am becoming a little mushy and nostalgic. But then I think we all should be now and again.

What would that timeless photo be for you? Who is in it? Where are they? What are they doing?

Here are a few picks from Jessica’s bridal portrait session at Piazza in the Village in Colleyville, where she and Joey were married last weekend. It’s a gorgeous venue and she is, of course, a gorgeous bride. We had a great time, and I even got to go taste cakes with them afterwards! Jessica, you’re beautiful, and I’ve loved being a part of your wedding!

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!

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!

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…

Have a great week!
Breanna