Angela + Kevin | Vintage, Woods Inspired, Southern Wedding

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With them,
home had a face
or rather two.
Wherever they wandered
together was home.
 

March 20th couldn't have been a lovelier sunny afternoon to get married--typical of Texas spring weather it was bright and breezy. A particularly perfect day for a particularly perfect couple. 

Angela and Kevin were complete strangers to me when I met them for Kevin's proposal in Hot Springs-- read that story here, but there couldn't have been a more ideal couple for me and by the time March arrived I attended their day feeling more like family than anything else. Guys, I attend a lot of weddings, and each one always stands out in a different way. Angela and Kevin's day was hallmarked by not only their sincere love for each other but sincere love for them displayed by everyone around them. I have never seen more delighted faces during each moment of the day. Everyone around them was beaming to witness their joining together. It was something special. Something I rarely see, and something to be cherished. 

Angela wore her mother's wedding dress, almost 30 years after her parents wedding. (See Angela's bridal session here!) And as I was capturing Kevin and Angela's portraits together, they seemed so perfectly at ease that it was easy to imagine them 30 years from now--being together is just so right for them. 

Ang and Kevin, thank you so very much for allowing me the honor of capturing your entire journey. It has been one of blessings and love. True love is hard to find these days, but it radiates from you both in how you care for each other. It is my prayer that through life's inevitable ups and downs you will be able to look back over these images and remember that day--one of many to come in your married life--where joy is available for the taking. Love you both! -Katie

Venue: The Orchard - Azle, Texas
Videography: Whit's End Films 
Dress Restoration: Pinstripes Bridal 
Florals: Kimberly Cantrell
Cake: Kimberly Cantrell
Catering: Red Hot & Blue BBQ

Angela | Samuel Farms Bridal Portrait Session

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I first met Angela at her surprise proposal, which I was photographing. I was immediately touched by her genuine personality, and the amount of love that radiates around her, both for her family, and their love for her. There really aren't enough nice words on the planet to describe how much I just love her! And just in case I couldn't love her MORE she wore her mother's wedding dress, the year of her parents' 30 year wedding anniversary. It was absolutely beautifully restored by the folks at Pinstripes in Dallas with custom alterations done by Becky Fowler's Bridal of Irving, Texas.  

Welcoming Blythe June | Arkansas Birth Photographer

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"Then sometimes,
life begins quietly.
In the soft whispers of morning,
springing forth like so many sunbeams
 ever pierced the dawn."

Being a birth photographer means that you are on call. Being on call means that you have to be ready to have gone to bed at 12:30 only to get a call a few hours later that it is go time. You would think that I wouldn't welcome those calls, but they bring joy every time. There is no better reason to get a call at 3:30 in the morning than this right here. 

Whitney + Daniel - Southern, Wintry Wedding - Conway, Arkansas Wedding Photographer

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“They laughed as only they could.
Blissfully unchecked, two happy souls at peace and in love. 
That magic that is togetherness. 
They wore it well."

Every wedding and every couple brings to mind a certain memory. Whitney and Daniel have been laughter from day one. Not just any laughter, but laughter like I have never seen in front of a camera. Two people at absolute ease with each other and the world. It did my heart good to witness it, and I hope it does yours good as well.  

Whitney and Daniel, there are so many more words that I could write. You both are so dear to my heart and it was an absolute honor to archive your happiness and the beginning of your married life. Thank you so much for the opportunity. Don't ever stop laughing together. It truly is magic.  

**Special thanks to YoYo Cho for helping photograph at the last second and capturing the perfect "Kiss" photo during the ceremony! **


Ang + Kevin | Dallas Engagement Photographer

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You may recognize Ang and Kevin from a blog post in August where I posted the story of their proposal which I was SUPER honored to photograph in Hot Springs! I'm looking forward to their Spring Texas wedding, but until then here's a few of my favorites from their winter engagement session! I LOVE that they brought in their super precious pup Hidey--bless her heart, she finally got over her apprehension of me as the "weird human with the camera" (who spoke to her in a baby voice no less--no wonder she thinks I am cray-cray!), and she was the perfect puppy model to be alongside Ang and Kevin. I absolutely love their style, down to their matching Clarks--it's perfectly unassuming and organic--just like their relationship. This foresty park in the DFW metroplex is a favorite of theirs and it was the perfect backdrop for their session! So without any further ado, here are my favorites! Caaaaan't wait until March!