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.

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.

I know Lindsey, right?

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!

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

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!

Oh, and Merry Christmas!

There are a few of our beautiful brides that we are still finalizing arrangements for weddings this year and we may take one more if your wedding is in July, but for now we’re looking forward to 2011. In order to deliver our best customer service, for 2011 we’re only accepting one wedding per month, and as of this week February is taken. If you like what you see here and want only the best, please use the above link to contact us soon.

What’s a photographer’s blog post without something gorgeous to look at! Here’s a sneak peek at a recent “Day After” session we did with Stacey and Jeremy in Galveston, more coming soon!

I did want to update everyone who may be checking us out for possible wedding dates – we are full through June now and really won’t be able to take anymore until July. Beginning in July we still have a few dates available this year, please contact us the link above soon to find out if we’re open for your date. If you are needing someone between now and then and would like someone who photographs similar to my style, please let me know – there are some excellent photographers I can refer you to.

For those weddings we have coming up this Spring – I can’t wait! It’s been fun photographing your engagement and bridal sessions… we’ll make sure we take care of you on your day.

New year, new products, new state-of-the-art equipment, it’s gonna be a great year! I’ve been busy with bridal images the past few weeks as well, I’ll post some as we pass their wedding dates

Oh, our baby girl will be one year old tomorrow – Happy birthday sweet Elise! We love you! Last week we celebrated both her upcoming and David’s recent birthdays with our great friends Paula and Jeff in Franklin, TN with cupcakes:








Elise liked easing into her day with her dollie and jammies, sitting in the windowsill and looking at the snow:





Oh my goodness it was cold, here more than a few birds who didn’t make it far enough South for the Winter take to walking across their ice-covered pond





A quick family photo moment at the Parthenon:





On the way back, we went through Memphis, peeked at Graceland and just had to get some Memphis BBQ at world-famous Central BBQ. It lived up to the hype





OK! Back to work! I’m looking forward to Ian and Kyra’s wedding this weekend, it’s gonna be beautiful!