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Major props post of 2011

November 17th, 2011

It’s been a long and hot summer and now that fall is somewhat here in Austin, it’s time to show off some more wedding work that I’ve been sitting on. I have been incredibly lucky enough to second shoot for some fantastic people this past year. So I decided to share with you all just [...]
 

It’s been a long and hot summer and now that fall is somewhat here in Austin, it’s time to show off some more wedding work that I’ve been sitting on. I have been incredibly lucky enough to second shoot for some fantastic people this past year. So I decided to share with you all just a few of my favorites rather than making full blog posts out of them. Major props go to Elissa (elissarphotography.com) for being my number 1 go-to gal when it comes to second shooting. Thank you to everyone who has trusted me thus far. I look forward to 2012! The photographers in this post who were gracious enough to allow me to second shoot are:

 

1.) Sam at Sunny 16 Photography (http://www.sunny16photos.com/)

I was completely honored to shoot with Sam at this wedding. It was awesome to see how someone who produces such amazing photos actually works at a wedding. Sam is true talent and skill and the couple from this Inn at Wild Rose Hall wedding were so lucky to have him.

 

 

2.) Brittany Dawson Photography

My first time visiting LaGrange was seconding for Ms. Dawson (now Mrs. Kerr!). Super sweet down-home wedding with lots of fun people.

 

3.) My number one gal.. Elissa. This was from a crazy fun Hallowedding up in Plano on Halloween weekend! (Thus the Hallowedding.. get it??) This was the first time I had the opportunity to test out my posing of large bridal party groups since most of the weddings I second shoot are smaller with maybe 3 groomsmen and 4 bridesmaids. And of course, a Halloween wedding wouldn’t be complete without the B&G and the whole bridal party changing into zombie attire for a fully choreographed Thriller dance!

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zombie thriller wedding dance practice

wedding party dances to thriller in zombie attire

And this is why I love being a second shooter. I went outside and found Jesus, a slice of pizza, and a Dallas Cowboy all hanging out together.

 

Of course, I will have more to show you guys in a month or so. Stay tuned for more wedding goodness!

 

xoxo

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Bastrop Wildfires | Personal | September 29, 2011

September 30th, 2011

Just a few from my trip through Bastrop, almost a month after the wildfires burned through over 30,000 acres.  
 

Just a few from my trip through Bastrop, almost a month after the wildfires burned through over 30,000 acres.

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Cheers to Tina!

January 27th, 2011

Have you met my friend Tina? She’s pretty bad-ass. This is her and her sister at Halloween. (photos of Tina courtesy of her flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tinaphan) Tina and I were founding members of Texas State’s NPPA organization last year. As visual journalists, we were frustrated that the university didn’t offer any help for us other than [...]


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Have you met my friend Tina?

Tina

She’s pretty bad-ass. This is her and her sister at Halloween.

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(photos of Tina courtesy of her flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tinaphan)

Tina and I were founding members of Texas State’s NPPA organization last year. As visual journalists, we were frustrated that the university didn’t offer any help for us other than a fine art degree in photography or a few digital journalism classes taught by our favorite professor Dave Nolan. We suffered through bureaucracy, lack of student interest and crammed schedules to try and build an organization that would be able to run once we graduated. We became good friends working at The University Star last semester and I have to say… Tina is an amazing video/multimedia journalist. Her skills and amazing kindness have saved my butt on more than one occasion! Not to mention her amazing peanut butter bar making skills!

So over Christmas break I acquired a vintage Holga that belonged to my Mom. I asked Tina if she had any medium format (120) film that I could have for my new toy. She said she did, and that she could give it to me once we were back at school following the break. A “Merry 120 Christmas” we joked.

Today, I met up with her to pick up the film. Well to my complete surprise, Tina had ordered a little something extra for me for being an officer in NPPA.

An adorable metal camera and heart! A woman who knows what I like! :) I had been looking at camera necklaces on Etsy, and I am SO glad I did not pull the trigger on one! Here are a few snaps I got of the necklace today. Isn’t it so cute?!

So here’s to Tina. A wonderful friend, a GREAT baker and an amazing multimedia journalist! If you ever need an event videoed or some web design help, she is the woman you’re looking for. I am honored to have such a giving friend like Tina. :)

Do you have a good friend you can always count on? Share your story below!

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