The Matlock's 40th Wedding Anniversary Shoot

Got the opportunity to shoot the Matlock Family here in Alvin - making it my first official session here in town.  Here's to new beginnings!  I've included a few favorites from the shoot, which was just before the Matlock's 40th wedding anniversary party.  And this tree…. my goodness, this tree.  Steven Matlock (he and his wife, Holly's, wedding and engagement photos I shot in 2012, further back on the blog) found this ancient Live Oak tree on the edge of town.  It made for an excellent backdrop for this awesome family session.

Preview shots from the weekend's shoots

Just some quick edit sneak previews from each of the three shoots from this weekend. Have I mentioned that I love my job?

A little backyard fun in the spring.

I'm always trying out new settings, equipment, and techniques in photography, so I am constantly in need of test subjects.  Though not always 100% willing, my son serves as a perfect model for this.  Here he is soaking up some springtime sun and air!

*Attention High School Seniors*

I want to let you know about a special I am running through next month: If you schedule your shoot anytime through now and the end of April, the session price will only be $125! The shoot can take place anytime throughout the year, it just needs to be scheduled by then for the discounted rate to apply. Please spread the word to anyone you think might be interested!

Summer Wedding Openings

Just a reminder that there are still some open weekends for summer weddings. If you or anyone you know needs a photographer... it's not too late!! Something I don't have posted on my website is that in addition to my relatively reasonable $1200 wedding price, a bridal session or engagement session (or both!) are only $100 each when scheduled with a wedding! Check out the 'Weddings' section on my site here:
http://www.illuminephotographic.com/weddings.html

Kaitlyn and Mikayla Senior Portraits - Galveston East Beach and Strand

*Special for seniors… Rate is $125 for a session if you book it before the end of April (The session itself can take place anytime throughout the year)*

Two of my cousins (who are sisters) needed some senior portraits, so I was more than happy to help out! I'd found a couple of really great locations on the Strand in Galveston soon before these were taken, so I used them to our advantage.  From there, we moved on to my favorite near-town area of the beach on the East end of the island.  It also happened to be a beautiful (windy) day, and I'm always appreciative of those.

Jaime and Trevor Post-Wedding - East Beach and Kempner Park Galveston

Jaime and Trevor came into town from Austin for their honeymoon and needed someone local to shoot their post-wedding photos, and I was happy to oblige.  I even pulled out my c.1900 Rochester 8x10 for this one!  We started in Kempner park, and then made our way down to East Beach.  This is a perfect example of when weather doesn't cooperate, and you just have to make the best of it.  I still think they turned out well - even with the sun hiding behind clouds.