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oliver is here!

Bend the Light — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:32:55 +0000

It seems to be baby week on our blog. Get ready for some more cuteness! You may remember my friends, Pat and Michele, from their maternity session awhile back. A few days later Oliver was born. Chris and I went to visit them a week or so after he was born. The plan was to take some photos, but little Oliver just was not having it. He calmed down for a few milliseconds at a time. It took me awhile to go through the images because I was afraid that there wasn’t much here. I went through them today was pleasantly surprised. He did sleep a bit between multiple feedings while we were there. Here are my favorites of Oliver and his adoring parents at their whimsical house in New Braunfels.
-Jenn

I just love a closest full of teeny tiny baby things. Oliver is so loved. These were taken in Pat and Michele’s backyard! How awesome is that?! What a perfect family. This one makes me smile.

eric, lynley and baby ada

Bend the Light — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:34:54 +0000

I have been looking forward to this session for months. We shot Eric and Lynley’s wedding a couple of years ago and now they have a new addition. I have been looking at pictures of this adorable girl on Facebook for a few months and could not wait to meet her. Ada is 10 months old and absolutely adorable. Thank you Eric and Lynley for making the drive from Dallas so I could meet her. I look forward to watching her grow. Here are my favorites from their session.
-Jenn

Ada really loved me at first, but after awhile she just wasn’t so sure : ) Lynley wanted a picture of Ada to put next to one of their wedding images shot in a field. Love this! She is precious! I heart baby eyelashes!

ken and andrea’s engagement session

Bend the Light — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:41:43 +0000

I met up with Ken and Andrea at my new favorite colorful, urbanish (yes, I made up a word, deal with it!) location – El Mercado. I love how colorful our city is. We got up suuuuuper early for the session, but it was totally worth it. Having the whole market to ourselves was awesome. Fun random tidbit, Ken went to high school with Turner of Kira and Turner. It really is such a small world. Here are my favorites from their session.
-Jenn

Andrea said she grew up loving Mexican sweet bread and wanted to incorporate it into the session. I love the colors in these. I am in love with this doorway. We only got a few frames in before some employees of the shop came and opened up the red gate. Andrea’s bouquet is the perfect addition to this shot. : )

moneeza and sarfraz engagement session

Bend the Light — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:02:57 +0000

I met up with Moneeza and Sarfraz at The Westin La Cantera. I love shooting at new locations and it is such a beautiful place. When you are there, we cannot tell that you are still in the city. We wandered around there for awhile and then headed over to The Shops at La Cantera for a more modern/casual feeling. Here are my favorites from their session.
-Jenn

elena and alex engagement photos

Bend the Light — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:50:33 +0000

I adore these two!! A-D-O-R-E! They are seriously the most genuine, kind, fun and so obviously in love couple I think I have ever met. I left the session with a smile on my face and I could not wait to go through the images. We met up at Trinity University, where they both went to school. Elena said that they had to have some of that famous “red brick” in their pictures. Another random tidbit, they are a referral from the wonderful Lyla and Stephen. I love our clients. Here are my many, many favorites. Get ready for Elena and Alex cuteness overload :)
-Jenn

See what I mean?! This shot was taken within the first 60 seconds of shooting! 7 AM and in looooooove : )Elena you are simply lovely :) This one makes me smile. Again, this is the very first frame I shot after they laid down. I love how she looks at him. I got so excited when I saw that the morning light was in a perfect spot in the “secret garden.”

Next, we headed over to their favorite coffee shop, The Foundry. I was in love. It is the coolest place and they were so nice to allow us to shoot there.

Elena says that their drink choices sum up their personalities. Alex on the left and Elena on the right :)

Elena and Alex love to play a card game called Bonanza. In the game, you grow crops, trade them with other players, and earn gold coins according to the amount/type of crops you have. I think this is my favorite from the session. Elena, this is the perfect image for your kitchen. If you don’t already adore Elena and Alex as much as I do, you will after this next series. All I had to say was, “Funny faces. Ready – go!” You two are the most joyful couple. We should recreate these shots on your wedding day – are you game?! Thank you Elena and Alex for making my morning so fun. We cannot wait for the wedding. Congratulations! We are so blessed to be your photographers.