Friday, August 20, 2010

Family Portraits: On Location

I was contacted by Johanna to make pictures of her family. I love doing family portraits but when she said there would be 17 people, admittedly I was a bit apprehensive! There would be Grandma and Grandpa, their four daughters and their spouses and seven grandchildren. That's a LOT of people to fit in one shot. And it can be quite a challenge just getting one single exposure with all 17 sets of eyes open and looking toward the camera. We actually got quite a few great shots, the session was a huge success! Are you ready to book YOUR session?

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Studio Portraits: Fashion Head Shots

Beth came to me with a need for some professional head shots to promote her new jewelry distributorship. She wanted some tight closeups that featured some jewelry pieces, and some medium closeups that might look good on her business cards and other promotional materials. Below are a dozen shots we liked.


Friday, June 4, 2010

Engagement Portraits: Valarie & Andy

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Congratulations to Valarie and Andy, set to be married in October 2010! Here are some pictures from an Engagement Portrait session we shot at Le San Michele in Buda, Texas.
















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Sunday, May 30, 2010

Austin Wedding Photography: Mr. and Mrs. Esch

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Mr. and Mrs. Esch, surrounded by a small group of family and their closest friends, had a beautiful wedding at Chapel Dulcinea. The ceremony was officiated by the Groom's brother-in-law, as their friend Claude strolled and serenaded all morning. After toasts and light snacks, the group moved to the beautiful Trattoria Lisina at the Mandola Estate Winery in Driftwood, Texas. It was one of the most picturesque weddings I've ever photographed. See for yourself below.


Thursday, May 6, 2010

Monday, May 3, 2010

Events: Sally Allen House Concert

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Le San Michele, a beautiful wedding venue in Buda, Texas, hosted a garden party with Sally Allen and Colin Gilmore warming everyone's hearts while Sharon Ely's "Holy Posole" warmed our bellies. 'Twas a beautiful evening.



Gregg Rolie's cool caddy




Sally Allen




Sharon Ely's Holy Posole attracts the coolest people in Austin




Holy Posole!




Bukka Allen and his boy




Bukka and his boy




Sharon Ely and Sally Allen




Sally Allen at the mic




Colin Gilmore at the mic!




Le San Michele is such a beautiful setting




Joe and Sharon Ely

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Impromptu Portraits: Austin's Kings of Comedy

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Austin's Kings of Comedy photographed at The Velveeta Room in Austin, Texas.






Five guys doing a show in June at Esther's Follies: left to right, John O'Connell, Howard Beecher, Kerry Awn, Matt Sadler and JR Brow.




The Velveeta Pack



Austin-based comedian Howard Beecher




Austin-based comedian Jr Brow



Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Impromptu Portraits: My Flickr Friend

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Tom is a friend from flickr. Admiring his photographs and enjoying the personal stories that accompany them, I came to know and respect him quite a lot. Recently he visited Austin and I insisted he let me introduce him to some fine Austin tacos. Here's a snapshot I grabbed between bites.

Friday, April 16, 2010

Portraits: Actor's Head Shots

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Felix is an actor. He wanted a set of 8"x10" tight head-and-shoulders pictures that directors, casting directors and agents like to see. Here are a few we produced.