Every now and then I stumble across an old session that I never got around to blogging, and I get the chance to fall in love with the photos all over again. This is a perfect example of that – Ashley and Matt’s session was such a blast for me to shoot because these two are so relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera, and they pretty much can’t go more than 30 seconds without bursting into laughter with each other. They are, hands down, the most upbeat, joyful couple I’ve ever shot, and working with them was an absolute blessing. Looking through these photos I caught myself smiling and laughing with them – their happiness is infectious, even through photographs! Here are some of my favorite engagement photos from their Highland Park session:
I wish I could take credit for these next few photos, but the truth is, this is 100% Ashley and Matt. Often photographers ask me how I get my clients to look a certain way or do a certain thing (such as hopping in a creek wearing their Sunday best), and sometimes the truth is that I just have amazing (and hilarious) clients.
Pammie is pretty much your typical Southern belle bride – gorgeous, super sweet, very hospitable, with an adorable Southern accent – so I can’t tell you how bummed I am that I won’t be shooting their wedding, but I am glad that I got the chance to do an engagement portrait session for them at Lee Park and Arlington Hall in downtown Dallas. Here are some of my favorites:
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- Beautiful pictures, I have know both Pammie and Kyle since they where little, you have truely captured them, your work it beautiful!!
- What a gorgeous couple! I love these shots :)
- The pictures are gorgeous! Pammie is a beautiful person inside and out. They are the best couple and I love them and wish them the best!
- I've said this before so sorry for repeating but I love your use of colors. They are fantastic!
- Wow these are just stunning! Such elegance!
- beautiful! beautiful! beautiful! so classic, these photos have such a great feel to them.
- I do believe that this is my favorite engagement session ever. Beautiful pictures and a beautiful couple!
When I asked Jamie and Chase where they wanted to do their engagement session, their only request was that we include some railroad tracks. Considering that I live in one of the biggest train towns in the DFW area, that should have been an easy find, but surprisingly enough it’s not quite so easy to find the perfect tracks. We ended up wandering all around town, stopping at a great park and discovering the perfect train track spot in the middle of nowhere. The light was about as perfect as perfect gets, and these two are naturals in front of the camera. Here are some of my faves from their session:
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- The light and sun are just to die for!! Great session Stacy!
- I'm never disappointed when I visit your blog Stacy - beautiful session!
- Wow! Gorgeous light and a gorgeous couple. Those first two kiss shots are stunning. :)
- So pretty! and i love the railroad pics :)
- ohhhh man, the first two shots are SO magical! love love love.
Jamie and Garrett are now officially engaged, so I guess that means it’s about time to show off their engagement photo session! I’d never shot Discovery Green in downtown Houston before, but now I see why everyone raves about it – it’s absolutely gorgeous, and a great place to spend a warm, sunny day. Here are a few of my favorites:
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- So cute! The shots in the water are adorable!!
- I live in the Houston area and love Discovery Green! I'm adoring the fountain pictures!
- LOOOOVE these!!!
It’s always odd to shoot the engagement session of someone you’ve never met… I can’t lie, there are a lot of questions that go through my mind as I drive to the shoot. Will they be supermodel gorgeous, or hideously deformed? Will they be outgoing and zany, or will they be shy and introverted? Will they be comfortable in front of the camera, or awkward and stiff? Will he be two feet taller than her, or the other way around? Although I can work with any couple, it’s still comforting to know what you’re getting yourself into a little earlier than, say, five seconds before you start shooting! Luckily, Kelly and Alma were quite the pleasant surprise. They’re so comfortable with each other, comfortable in front of the camera, fun to be around, totally photogenic, and just good people in general. Here are some of my favorites from their session at the fantastic (and HUGE) River Legacy Park in Arlington:
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- Gorgeous couple - and gorgeous work!! :-D
- You are magic! Really really good Stacy!
- I wish we lived near TX and that we were getting married again!!! I <3 your work!
- So beautiful!! greetings from Brazil
- Stacy Reeves...you da bomb. Love the light in every shot. Sigh.
- Nice work, I love the running shot!
- I love that tunnel of tree's, beautimas :D That b&w one is my favorite, all serious and perfect stance.
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Deziree and Jon are getting married TODAY! I am happy to report that this is the only wedding I have ever shot that will occur in two different years. Deziree is the definition of impeccable taste and her fabulous coordinator Tara Wilson has developed a reputation in Dallas as the event expert for a very good reason, so I can only imagine how breathtaking their wedding this evening will be. I’m happy to be ending 2009 – the best year yet for yours truly – and ringing in 2010 – which is poised to be even better – with Deziree and Jon, and happy to be sharing their engagement session at Again & Again, a posh furniture resale shop in Dallas. Enjoy, and Happy New Year!
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- I love her pink shoes so much!
- Beautiful work, Stacy!! I love the location. Happy New Year!
- I hope you get some more great shots of her gorgeous eyes at the wedding!
- This session is absolutey stunning. Beautiful couple and amazing photos.
- These are beautiful!
- I have always wanted to visit that store. These are adorable!
- You are blessed with gorgeous light! My favourite it with the large white sign that your gorgeous bride to be is laying on. Looks like a posh & becks style advert!
- Love the picture frames!
- Oh, what a gorgeous gorgeous session! I love her eyes and the way they look at each other :D :D
- Impeccable as always! I agree with Vida, her eyes are simply stunning. I'm really impressed with your consistent ability to get sunflares/blowouts from the sun that are under control and great looking. Well done!
- LOVE the location! Great place to shoot! And I love the image of the couple kissing with the sun in back of them setting off a little glow action. Love your work!
- You are so fantastic at posing! I love this entire shoot!
- Those are awesome. I especially love the 'almost' kiss in black and white. Love it!
- I love the portraits that you took with the frames. Very nice.
- LOVE this session! What a great location. and beautiful people! The guy reminds me a bit of Daniel Craig! lol Especially in the third to last one, where he's offering her flowers... :)
- Lovely session! I love the ones with the frames! :)
- one last comment in 2009 and one more can in your donation basket :) Happy New Year!!!
- Fabulous!!
- Beautiful shots! Hope this comment made it in on time for the Cans for Comments!!!
- So amazingly beautiful. I love each and every one. They are done to perfection. Amazing!
- beautiful work as always. Happy New Year!
- Awesome work!
- Love this session! It looks like my kind of store! What did you buy me?
- Love the frame pictures. Have a happy new year!
Julie and Colin are fun and beautiful and a blast to hang out with. Julie has a great sense of style, Colin has great taste in engagement rings, and together they’re pretty much ideal clients. I loved getting to explore new territory shooting with them in historic downtown Grapevine, checking out the wine bar where they hang out, and generally enjoying ourselves. Can’t wait to photograph their wedding next year in Odessa!
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- Flawless...
- Happy New Year, Happy Birthday :)
- Aww, I know Julie! And I have that blue dress she's wearing :) Love your work Stacy, and can't wait to see you at Megan's wedding. Happy belated birthday
- Her dress & these images are insanely GORGEOUS lovely & impressive work as usual!
- Wow... Julie is so beautiful, and the pics are amazing like always... And I love that ring!
- Gorgeous session. Beautiful lighting and great connections.
- GREAT PICTURES! Julie you got so lucky to nab Stacy! They turned out AMAZING!!!
- Stacy Reeves - you are my HERO!
- Loving the ring shots!
- Very nice set Stacy.. great ring shots!
- Fabulous pictures. Where did the groom get that ring? I love it and I love your pics. :)
Josh McCullock - awesome session Stacy!
Ben Godkin - Cute session! The lighting was gorgeous and as always, your posing is perfect!
Rebecca - Way too cute!
Cody - these photos just made my day!! they are absolutely perfect!
Gara - She has the cutest open-mouth smile ever!
Lara - Such a cute couple. Congrats y'all! Super fun images, Stacy!
Kristin Nicole Photography - Love Love Love this one. Adorable couple...you can just tell that they are so in love. Beautiful and natural poses Stacy.
Morgan - What a completely adorable couple! Lovely job!
Brittany Dawson - So glad you decided to post this. That last black and white close up is seriously stunning. Amazing work!
Jessica - What an adorable bride!
Joe Anna - Oh my goodness they are gorgeous! Her smile is infectious :) great pics!
scotty - niceeeeeeeeeeee dude.
Erica Ward - Completely GORGEOUS as always - and THE best posing. Seriously cute couple too! Beautiful work.
Stephan - These shots are amazing! So natural, so lovable! Nothing dramatic, just good, clean, fun, brilliant photos! You are an inspiration!
Gina Meola - Love, love, love this couple. Gorgeous work!