The Lucks Family | Family Portrait

It was a cool, yet sunny afternoon; the week after Christmas. The decorations around were perfect at Old Town Sping, in Spring Texas, as it was still filled with Christmas lights, garland and red candy canes. The Lucks and I decided to meet here to do their family portrait. It had been two years since we actually first made contact and we finally nailed down a date while I was in Houston for Christmas.

We had so much fun, walking around and stopping when something caught our eyes for a good photo op. The smiles of this family are contagious. Even while I was editing I couldn't stop smiling. The beauty of this family just radiates from these photos!

Check them out below! :)

Love the color pop in these! :) Beautiful! 

Such a beautiful family! So glad that I was able to meet them finally! :)

Thanks for taking a peek! 

Ortiz Family | Family Portrait

I had the pleasure of being with the Ortiz family on my trip to Houston, Texas in December. It was such a blast to see them again. I had actually previously done their family pictures two years ago. It's crazy to see how much their kids had grown! I almost didn't recognize them!! Their previous portrait is here if you want to see it. :)

So I was very excited whenever Beth contacted me back in October, asking if they could schedule a portrait. It happened perfectly that we could do it when I was there--so glad that we were able to arrange that! This family is fun to be around. They laugh a lot and you can really tell they have fun together. I hope that people leave my family, seeing love, laughter and kindness as well. :)

The venue for our pictures was Rice University. Such an incredible university with so many archways, beautiful brick buildings and other things that make photographer's giddy! I know I was very excited shooting this family there.

Anyways, here's the photos!

LOVE this lens glare. The sun and lighting was SO wonderful on this day! :) You guys are so beautiful.

Can't be with this family and not get a goofy picture! :)

Love, love, LOVE these doors. :)

These gals are so adorable and beautiful. I count it a joy to know you both!

Love the expressions on the right. :)

Love this wall, too! The lines are great!

These last two are my FAVORITES! I love the colors, the layouts, the lines--everything!! You guys are so awesome!

Thanks for looking!! Leave a comment below! :) I'd LOVE to hear from you!

Be looking for another family portrait here soon! :)

Francisco Family | Family Portrait

Meet the Francisco's! I met this fun family two years ago on a trip to Arizona. They were in another city when we initially moved to Arizona, but now live only a few doors down from us and it is so great! I enjoy being around them so much. Their hospitality is awesome (I have so much to learn) and their hearts for God is even greater. They encourage me daily and I'm so thankful that they are near and we've gotten to know them.

We decided to go to Tempe Town Lake; which is a really cool area in Tempe. I've been there a few times. In fact, I think I've done three portraits at this location now! :)

Just a side note...some of Noah's facial expressions are priceless. Make sure you look at them. You'll at least smile. :)

Family squeeze! :)

I love this picture. So cute - Love that Noah is hugging Anaiah willingly, too! :)

LOVE the picture of Danielle on the right. That is probably my favorite of this shoot! :)

Love you guys!

Thanks for taking a look! Leave some comments below! :)

Jason + Gloria | Tying the Knot! :)

Jason and Gloria are such a fun couple. When I first met them in a little coffee shop in Tempe, Arizona after Gloria first emailed me, I was so inspired by the love they had for each other. I think I said that about five times in our meeting, as well! I just could see it exuding out of both of them, as we talked about how they met and what they dreamed about for their wedding day.

I'm SO thankful that I was able to be there for their beautiful day. I don't think I could stop smiling that entire day! As well, I have to mention the hospitality of this couple!! I didn't feel like the wedding photographer at this wedding--I felt like I had known them for years. I left feeling like I had celebrated the wedding of close friends. Thank you Gloria and Jason for making me feel so welcome! I had so much fun. Hope you cherish these pictures forever.

Enough of my gabbing...

The ceremony was at the beautiful Danforth Chapel on ASU Campus. The reception was held at the Hackett House off Mill Avenue in Tempe.

Here's some shots! :) 

The Bride is here! :) 

Such a cute entrance to the reception! :) It was a happy day.

Love the simplicity and elegance of the decorations. Gloria made all of them. Such a talented woman! :)

LOVE the cake. She even made this cake topper. Beautiful!

What a fun day! :) Thanks for looking!!

Stay tuned for many more pictures of a few families! 

Jason + Gloria | Wedding SNEAK PEEK!

So I just had a TON of fun shooting Jason & Gloria's wedding and as I was looking through the photos, this one definitley caught my eye and I HAD to edit and post it!

Such a beautiful bride!! :)

I will be posting more soon so be on the lookout!