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    Welcome to the BellaFotografica blog - accept no substitutes! :)

    My name is Allen and I am a wedding photographer in Beaumont, Texas. "Bell-ah-Foto-grafica" is loosely translated as "beautiful photos". I post on this blog images I’ve taken from our weddings, engagements, and bridals. I will occasionally post personal stuff too, including travel, our children, sports or simply wherever I’ve taken my camera.

    Thank you so much for taking the time to look at my work and please don’t hesitate to write a comment to let me know you’ve dropped by. I truly look forward to hearing from you!

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Great News!

As we get to the end of 2011, our best year yet, Marius and I would like to thank all our brides and grooms we’ve gotten to know over the past year. Your sharing our vision for what’s important in capturing your life’s best moments have allowed us to find those genuine real moments and gorgeous details throughout the year!

red bridal shoes hanging on a vine

That leads me to the next bit of news: I’ve been accepted into the Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA), an International, membership-based organization representing professional photographers skilled in the documentation of weddings and events in a candid, unobtrusive style. As a WPJA member, I join the ranks of some of the most talented wedding photojournalists in the world as judged by their technical, creative and visual aptitude.

Wedding PhotoJournalist Association

I’m both honored and elated to earn membership acceptance into the Wedding Photojournalist Association – as the only photographer in Southeast Texas to have my work alongside the WPJA’s esteemed collection of professional wedding photojournalists is a monumental accomplishment.:)

bride about to walk down the aisle with her dad

I know Lindsey, right?:D

Next up, a note to say Marius is shooting full-time with us now – we’ve been shooting weddings all over Southeast Texas for 4 years now, it’s about time:)All of our brides and grooms have gotten to know Marius and the stellar work he produces day in and day out. If you’ve seen wedding photos here, about a third of them are his. I am still limiting my couples to one a month this year, Marius is doing about the same. What’s good is we’ll still be shooting for each other in each other’s weddings and we can’t wait to get started!:)

bride dress and getting hair styled for wedding ceremony in galveston tremont house

Last bit o’news: Marius and I have re-doubled our efforts to improve as photographers this year and in the coming year – it’s straightforward to spend $$$$ on new equipment, we’re doing that:), but we’re also investing $$$$ in training and education. For the past year (plus) we’ve been mentoring with the best wedding photographers in the world – associated with the Foundation Conference and Workshops, our mentors are recognized worldwide in their talent and ability. We understand the responsibility entailed in covering your day and the trust you’ve placed in us, we feel you deserve professional results. It will be interesting to see how much we improve this year:)

groom removing garter belt

Below are a few more of our favorites from 2011, stay tuned as we finish strong this year with an engagement session or 2 and some beautiful fun weddings!:)

little boy with a camera

wedding ceremony at cathedral in the pines

bride and groom portraits

bride and bridesmaids getting their makeup on and dressed

beaumont wedding - bride getting ready

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Oh, and Merry Christmas!

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Nederland Weddings ~ Katie and Neal

Katie and Neal were married recently at Wesley United Methodist Church in Nederland, with a beautiful reception at Beau Reve, here are a few of our favorites from their day.:)

nederland weddings at wesley united methodist church

You won’t find a more manly pair of grooms shoes in existence:

nederland weddings at wesley united methodist church

nederland weddings at wesley united methodist church

nederland weddings at wesley united methodist church

I love how seriously Katie is applying the final perfections and her mom and sister are having a great time in the background:D

nederland weddings at wesley united methodist church

nederland weddings at wesley united methodist church

nederland weddings at wesley united methodist church

nederland weddings at wesley united methodist church

nederland weddings at wesley united methodist church

nederland weddings at wesley united methodist church

nederland weddings at wesley united methodist church

The wedding decor at Beau Reve was perfection, Clyde’s did an exquisite job as usual:)

wedding receptions at beau reve in groves

wedding receptions at beau reve in groves

wedding receptions at beau reve in groves

wedding receptions at beau reve in groves

wedding receptions at beau reve in groves

You just *can’t* have a wedding reception without a dancing and spinning flowergirl:)

wedding receptions at beau reve in groves

wedding receptions at beau reve in groves

wedding receptions at beau reve in groves

wedding receptions at beau reve in groves

What a fun day! Thank you and congratulations to Mr and Mrs Neal!:)

Ceremony – Wesley United Methodist Church – Nederland
Reception – Beau Reve
Decor and Floral – Clyde’s Hairloom

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Nederland Weddings ~ Meagan and Ryder

Meagan and Ryder were married recently at First Baptist Church, Nederland – gorgeous day, beautiful couple.

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groom getting ready

While Ryder is getting ready, the ladies are stirring and Meagan arrives in style, with her lady-in-waiting Valerie close behind:)

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bride arrives at church

Candles are lit, violin strings are tuned and little ring bearers get one final fit-check:

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nederland wedding photographer

Finally! The music sounds as Meagan makes her grand entrance!

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The Men’s Wearhouse commercial is true: they really *do* only have eyes for each other:)Meagan makes her way up the aisle:

nederland wedding photographer

nederland wedding photographer

nederland wedding photographer

first baptist church nederland wedding

Yay!:)

We soon make our way to the Grand Ballroom at the MCM Elegante, draped ceiling to floor in luxe:

wedding receptions at mcm elegante

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The newly minted Mr. and Mrs. Clayton are perfect for each other…

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Wobble wobble!

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I love the excitement in their eyes as the bouquet re-enters the atmosphere:

bridesmaids catch the bouquet

wedding reception toasts by maid of honor

The dance floor was hopping that night!:)

nederland wedding photographer

nederland wedding photographer

mcm elegante wedding reception dancing

Luckily for Ryder, one friend keeps a firm grasp on him before he hits the ceiling:)

nederland wedding photographer

nederland wedding photographer

Awwww! Great day!:)

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Stephanie and Ryan are Getting Married!

Stephanie and Ryan were engaged this past summer and their whirlwind romance will culminate next May in what’s sure to be a gorgeous wedding at Praise Christian Center!:)

Those who’ve been reading here for a while know how much more meaningful engagement sessions are when we can photograph them in locations that mean something to you as a couple – Stephanie and Ryan hit the meaningful button on the nose. We spent the afternoon at a pond near Stephanie’s home in Lumberton where they like to hang out and the place where sparks first flew between them. Below are a few of my favorites from the session, enjoy! :

lumberton outdoor engagement photos

lumberton outdoor engagement photos

lumberton outdoor engagement photos

lumberton outdoor engagement photos

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beaumont wedding photographer

beaumont wedding photographer

beaumont wedding photographer

beaumont wedding photographer

Sparks first flew in Lumberton’s Raider stadium way back when Stephanie first saw Ryan running around the track – it was love at first drool:)

beaumont wedding photographer

beaumont wedding photographer

The Dallas Mavericks play a big role in their relationship:)

beaumont wedding photographer

Thanks for a great time, Stephanie and Ryan, I’m looking forward to May!

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Amy and Trey – Engagement in the Rain

For those who remember the recent monsoon, that was the great fine day Amy and I had chosen to photograph her and Trey’s engagement session. Even right up the time to begin and on into the session, we kept thinking – “hey, we can make this work” – mother nature (or at least the front blowing across Texas) had other plans, as by the end of our time together we could barely see each other:)

We began innocently enough with the classic “American Gothic” at a barnyard in China, Tx:)

outdoor engagement photos in the rain

Raindrops kept falling on our heads… it was easy to get a little disappointed, until we just decided we weren’t going to stop the rain by complaining and just go with it.:)We’re going to re-schedule soon, but for now, here’s a few of my favorites of the rain falling mainly on the plain in China:

outdoor engagement photos in the rain

outdoor engagement photos in the rain

outdoor engagement photos in the rain

outdoor engagement photos in the rain

outdoor engagement photos in the rain

outdoor engagement photos in the rain

outdoor engagement photos in the rain

outdoor engagement photos in the rain

outdoor engagement photos in the rain

Not bad for a hurricane:)We’ll have an actual engagement session soon!:)

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December 22, 2011 - 11:06 am

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Ann Margaret’s Christening

Beautiful little Ann Margaret celebrated her christening recently!

We focus mainly on weddings here, but have done the occasional baby dedication/ christening, so I was excited to get to document her day. Held in the gorgeous Silsbee First United Methodist Church, the day was perfect!

baby christening

baby christening

Pastor Dan walked over to shake everyone’s hand, big brother wanted his turn:

baby christening

baby christening

Going… going…

baby christening

Gone…

baby christening

baby christening

Soon everyone lined up front for scripture reading and prayer.

baby christening

baby christening

The newly christened Ann Margaret gets to show off now with Pastor Dan:

baby christening

Yay!:)

After the service, a family reception was held in Ann Margaret’s home. Beautifully catered by Katherine and Company, with music provided by the best in the area, Kay Miller… the room was filled with love.

baby christening

baby christening

baby christening

baby christening

She’s arrived!

baby christening

baby christening

Hello!

baby christening

She loved her doll!

baby christening

baby christening

There’s really nothing like a handful of hair to get the party started!

baby christening

After all the fuss being made over her, she needed a little beauty rest.

baby christening

baby christening

baby christening

Below are a few more favorites, congratulations Ann Margaret and God Bless!

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