Elizabeth and Spencer - A Wedding in Late Spring

A beautiful Spring day and the Tiki Island chapel made a nice setting for a lovely wedding for these two.  The amazing Aaron Soderberg assisted me on on this one, and did an excellent job (as always)!

Elizabeth's Bridal Portrait session in West Columbia, Texas. A beautiful setting for a beautiful bride!

I don't think we could have asked for better light and weather, and Elizabeth and Spencer's wedding day turned out to be just as nice! (Images from that day will follow soon.)  Elizabeth was a joy to work with, and I couldn't agree more with what I heard someone else say at the wedding - "Elizabeth is the absolute opposite of a 'Bridezilla'".  So true!

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