Nonstop laughter roaming EADO with Cara and Jason. Shooting these fun friends was the perfect wrap on 2019’s work and I’m just a tad excited about their Cancun wedding in July!
Photographed in Houston, TX
Blood Bros. Barbecue
Blood Bros. Barbecue photographed for Houston’s 2019 Eater Awards.
“2019 was packed with strong contenders for Restaurant of the Year, but no new eatery in the city better exemplifies Houston’s diverse culinary scene than Blood Bros. Barbecue. From its beginnings as a pop-up to a bona fide Space City phenomenon, Blood Bros. Barbecue has always exemplified the city’s distinct culinary ethos in a way that Houston can really be proud of.
Whether it’s green curry boudin or barky brisket or juicy pork belly burnt ends, the meats at Blood Bros. are always top-notch, and the lines that snake out of its building on Bellaire Boulevard are proof that its barbecue operation is really clicking. When combined with sides like brisket fried rice, pinto beans, and jalapeno creamed corn, this is the kind of meal that feels like going on a trip across the world without ever leaving the neighborhood.”
The Spruill Wedding – Houston, TX
Chase and I went to middle and high school together. Though we’ve drifted apart over the years, I’ve kept up with his adventures and successes, always continuing to think of him the same as I did during our teenage days together – one of the nice guys. It took about two seconds after meeting Liz to know that he’d found the perfect girl to match his own coolness. She is smart, kind, funny and silly gorgeous. Both of them are the kind of people you just want to be around. To witness love, friends and family like theirs was the best way to wrap up this year’s wedding work. I’m really proud of this one and so thankful to have been a part of this perfect day.
I’ll kick off the party photos with some double exposed 35mm film. It was a fun surprise to see the results of shooting part of the roll at the bowling alley between their ceremony and reception, and the remainder on the dance floor. These are some of my favorites from the Nikon One Touch that I’ve ever gotten back! Processed and scanned by Photo Vision Prints.
Photographed in Houston, TX
Ceremony – Church of the Annunciation
Reception – Sunset Coffee Building
Coordinating – Kristin Kennedy
Floral design – Bramble & Bee
Band – Royal Dukes Band
Wedding dress – Muse by Berta
Groom’s attire – Ralph Lauren
Hair & Makeup – Hey Lovely
Cake – Cakes by Gina
Catering – Cafe Natalie
The Taggart Family
Drew, Kata, Hannah Rose and Geoffrey in downtown Houston.
The Schwab Family
Sweet Annie, Matt and Sarah. Hard to keep it together shooting some of my best friends love on their little girl.
Photographed in Houston, TX
The Schott Family – 2019
Kevin, Emily, Teddy and Mary Finley. Always so grateful to be invited back to document another year. Also grateful that Kevin makes me cocktails while I do so!
Photographed in Houston, TX
All Gussied Up
Some of my favorite moments from 2019’s “All Gussied Up” event benefiting Friends of Down Syndrome. Models from the Down Syndrome Academy and the wider Houston Down syndrome community strutted their stuff to raise money for this groundbreaking program! The program “envision a world in which all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to continue their education and contributions to their community, enhance their quality of life, realize their life potential, and become an accepted member of their community.” This was an absolute honor to witness!
Photographed in Houston, TX at Audi Central.
The Jankovsky Wedding – Memphis, TN
Matt and Brandon on the 21st night of September! Ba duda, ba duda, ba duda, badu.
Double exposed 35mm (Nikon One Touch) passed around the dance floor…
Photographed in Memphis, TN
Ceremony – Second Presbyterian Church
Reception – The Columns
Band – The Party Jammers
Videographer – Caitlin Colcolough
Wedding planner – Mona Dunlap
Dress – Maggie Louise
Groom’s Attire – Ted Baker
Flowers – Kevin Griffin
Cake – Cakes by Mom and Me
The Russo Family – 2019
Another year with the Russo family!
Photographed in Houston, TX
The Shanks Wedding – Houston, TX
Slam slam, oh hot damn. What part of party don’t you understand?
A look into Trey & Annie’s day surrounded by top notch family and friends.
Party professionals. All of ’em.
Photographed in Houston, TX
Venue – Hotel ZaZa Museum District
Coordinating – Mallory Ferreira, Two Be Wed
Floral Design – Flora & Eventi
Band – Chinatown Band
Wedding dress – Lovely Bridal
Groom’s attire – Jos. A. Banks
Hair & Makeup – Hey Lovely
Cake – Cakes by Gina