Dan and Leesy got married waaaaay out in Marfa, Texas, probably one of the coolest places, ever.  They are from Brooklyn (equally cool!), and most of their guests were, well, not from Marfa, so it was quite a journey for everyone.  When that happens, you know that everyone who made the journey is someone special to the couple.  There were many witty and touching toasts, plus a spirited hora among the cactus and Airstreams.

After the hora, the guests were rewarded with locally sourced food prepared by the rockstar caterer, Outstanding In The Field.  They are known for traveling around the country making dinner and serving it at one super long table. They came into Marfa a few days early and gathered the food from locals.  They even got a goat, which must not happen very often because they were quite psyched about it.  They listed all dishes on the menu and credited the people that had provided the food.  It was a memorable wedding dinner.

Both Dan and Leesy are creative (Dan is an architect and Leesy is a textile designer) so it’s no surprise to see all the amazing design details that went into the wedding.  There’s the “YAY” signs, and the Airstreams with signs.  The paper pom poms, which always delight.  The huppah was made by Dan. Margaritas with little flags.  The invitation was a poster using wood, metal and digital type screen-printed over abstracted map of Texas.  Even the welcome bag was personalized using silk screening.

Other notables:

the location:  House on the Hill

Friday dinner and Sunday brunch and the wedding cake:  Austin Street Cafe

Dan’s suit:  Paul Smith.  Nice.

As always, thank you to the talented Alina Prax of La Dolce Vita Photography for bringing her talent (she shot ALL film and rocked the hora!)

One more thing:  Dan and Leesy were thrilled to find a film shooter for their wedding.  They are kindred spirits because a) Dan required me…in my contract (!!!)…to shoot polaroids with his vintage SX-70 and b)  they sent me a vintage SX-70 as a thank you gift.  I feel privileged to document all three days of their wedding.  Yay!

One year ago today, I photographed Alicia and Michael’s wedding at House on the HIll.  They had such pretty linens and pretty challah too.  My favorite part was when the rabbi said, “y’all can stomp on the glass”.  Mazeltov and Yeehaw!

Just in time for Bastille Day, enjoy these pretty Parisian macaroons by Stardust Pastry.  We were thrilled to work with Summer and her staff in creating these simple images that showcase her beautiful baked goods.  Be sure to check out their blog with more images and check out their wedding cakes too.  Stunning!

Dallas Wedding Planner is featuring the very cool favors from a Three Points Ranch wedding photographed by us.  We couldn’t be more pleased!  The wedding was Karen and Andrew’s and the tambourines were a hit! 

One year ago today, I photographed a true summer wedding.  Lisa the bride had a magnificent custom pedicure with flowers that matched her wedding flowers.  Then, much later, I photographed the after party.  Jumping into Lake Austin on a hot July day, what a great way to celebrate Lisa and Mark’s important day!

One year ago today, I photographed dudes and more dudes.  First, Jason the groom at the Stephen F. Austin Intercontinental Hotel.  I believe that painting might just be Stephen F.  Second, the getting ready room at the Austin Country Club.  Lots of men looking down from the wall there.  From Gina and Jason’s wedding.

I’ve been a busy photographer!  There’s a bunch of weddings coming soon and they’re all unique and wonderful.  For now, here’s a pair of cuties.

Adriane and Jay’s wedding is today at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin.  We all clicked from the first meeting and I got to know them even better at the engagement portrait session.  They wanted to do a tour of their favorite spots around Austin, so off we went, from landmark to landmark.  We started on Sixth Street, swung by the Capitol building, hung out on Congress, grabbed a skyline shot, then went off to some beautiful Hill Country locations.  After all that, we were hungry and ended up at Shady Grove for dinner (and more pictures, of course!).  I wish I could show all the photos, but here’s just a few.

One year ago today, I photographed many happy sparklers at a wedding.  From Kathleen and Travis’ wedding in Salado, Texas.

One year ago today, I photographed the groom getting ready in a rustic mansion.  Later that day I also photographed some toothpicked olives.  From Peter and Marnie’s Barr Mansion wedding.