Bridal Portraits - Day One

I love photographing weddings...especially the bridal portraits.  Here are some of my favorites from Day One of shooting out in Greenville, Texas.  Thanks, Krista, for being such a beautiful western bride, and thanks, Betsy, for letting us use your ranch!

The little leather purse that Krista is holding belonged to her great-great-grandmother, Lucy Spann.  Lucy Spann's father gave it to her for her fifth birthday, which we believe makes it circa 1894.  It's a beautiful piece, complete with blue glass beading and a silk drawstring cord.



An Afternoon at Betsy's

My friend Betsy lives on an enchanted ranch.  She has a house that makes you feel like you do when you curl up with an old, soft quilt and read your favorite book.   Today was an unseasonably warm winter day, perfect for visiting.  Just look at this front porch!

 Once you step inside, you just want to stay forever.  Everywhere you look, there's something unique to see.

If you don't feel like reading, there's a game room that'll knock your socks off!



Betsy and her husband, Tim, have two gorgeous Rhodesian Ridgebacks.  I'm convinced these dogs have the best life ever (after my Rose, of course)!

Being a big fan of the breed, it makes sense to have this tres cool piece of art glass in the master bathroom.

Back outdoors, there's beauty everywhere you turn.

Of course I had Krista, the lovely bride, with me.  Betsy graciously showed us the best places to photograph, but I'll get to those later.  Needless to say, it was one fun shoot! Here's a sneak peek.

They say home is where you hang your hat.  I know Betsy and Tim are proud to hang theirs at the enchanted ranch.  Thanks, Betsy!





Christmas with the Messners

My friend and neighbor, Melissa, invited me over to join her for Christmas lunch today.  She was hosting her family, all of whom I've met and love.  I'm not around children very often on Christmas, so it was fun to watch the reactions and actions of Lukas and Lily (the wonder twins) and their older brother, Lj, to all the festivities.  Here's Melissa and her sister, Michele.  Love the hat, Neighbor!

Lots of beautiful decorations here!

It's such a pleasure to watch Claudia (also known as Oma) with her grandchildren.

Lily with Uncle Matthew and Aunt Liz

 Look like little Giblet has a crush on Aunt Liz!

Michelle's husband, Les, was working on a labor of love:  an afghan for an aunt in Germany who is fighting breast cancer.

Gib-a-lit, as the twins call him, will be enjoying this ham bone tomorrow!

And even though sweet Bossy Boy is no longer with us, his stocking was put out in remembrance.

Merry Christmas to you and your family, Neighbor!  By the way, I could almost feel Wayne smiling as I closed the door behind me, and headed across the street.