Tim x Alicia Bishop Arts Engagement

January 14, 2021

Happy New Year! I feel like my last post was a Happy New Year post come to think about it. 2020 was filled with so many ups and downs so I decided to make my first post one that highlights love and positivity.

Tim and Alicia were an absolute joy to shoot. Their first look was the perfect choice for their personalities. Classy and sophisticated if I had to describe. Bishop Arts was the icing on the cake because it has so many different store fronts that we could use as backdrops and the weather was outstanding. Tejas and Marcel Market were a few of the spots that we were able to shoot at.

I love a couple with great chemistry both on and off camera; and they had an abundance. I’m not going overboard ya’ll, but they were just…Let me stop! I am beyond happy for the both of them and glad that they were able to find one another in this crazy world. We all deserve to find our one true love I believe.

I’m really looking forward to making more posts like this one as we progress into the year. This was a quick post, but thank you for reading this far. I’ll catch you guys next time.

Patin 5 Year Anniversary x Studio Bella's

November 26, 2019

This is beginning to become a thing…I LOVE IT! I have had the opportunity to photograph the Patins a few times now. Each time we connect they always outdo the previous encounter. Donté reached out to me a few weeks before their anniversary to let me know that he and his wife Ossie had been putting some ideas together and they were looking to execute them once everything had been finalized. I was already on board without even knowing all of the details, I just wanted to jump into action.

During our call Donté voiced that he and Ossie loved the way Studio Bella’s black room looked. They wanted something that exuded excellence and I think we nailed it. The fancy couches, the detailed wallpaper, the ornate chandeliers, hardwood floors and an abundance of natural light pouring into the space all complimented my couple. This was an amazing session if I do say so myself, and shooting in this beautiful downtown space was the icing on the cake.

The Patin’s are a power couple in my eyes. The way they compliment one another is really something to behold. I’m not talking about just verbal compliments, but their actions primarily. On set the way they checked one another to see if anything was out of place or needed to be in place, the way they bounced ideas off one another all the way down to how they looked at each other. That studio was full of love and it was definitely something to be in awe of. I totally wanted them to forget that I was in the room and let me just focus on them while they focused on each other.

Tom x Katelyn Downtown Dallas Engagement

May 1, 2019

We finally got some awesome weather! Spring has sprung and I am so excited to display images from my recent session with Tom and Katelyn.

You can really tell how much these two love one another. Look at how they gaze longingly at one another! That is the kind of emotion photographers dream about. We made several stops during our time downtown. We began at the historic Dealy Plaza then made our way over to the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza one block over. There is an abundance of history and beautiful architecture here. Using downtown as a backdrop definitely complimented these two lovebirds.

I always enjoy couples that interact with each other like I’m not there. They get so engulfed in the environment, the moment and the each other to where it’s easy for me to just sit back and capture those intimate occasions. Both Tom and Katelyn had great personalities as well. We talked about some of the history of Dallas all the way down to Game of Thrones. You can’t imagine the joy that came over me when I found out they were fellow fans of GOT. I nerded out just a little. They became my best friends after I found out. They can’t get rid of me now, LOL!

Before the end of our session we made a trip over to the Statler Hotel which was built in 1956. We couldn’t pass up the opportunity to get a few snaps in front of this classic car AND hotel on our way to Thanks-Giving Square. Prior to shooting we bounced ideas off of one another on locations we would potentially shoot at. Katelyn actually came up with the idea to end the session at Thanks-Giving Square and I am so glad that she did. I got to shoot an awesome couple in an awesome city; I am satisfied! Thank you for stopping by. Give the post a like/or comment below.

The Tx Studio Holiday Session with Andrea x Simone

December 18, 2018

I had the chance to work with an amazing mother-daughter duo recently at The Tx Studio in Oak Cliff. When Andrea initially told me about her idea to do portraits with her daughter she was ecstatic. She told me they hadn’t taken pictures together for quite some time and she wanted to do something fun. It didn’t take long to come up with something for the two selfie queens after I had a chance to pick her brain and see what kind of ideas she had in mind. I mentioned The Tx Studio in Oak Cliff which is a natural light studio space. The light that poured into that building was nothing less than marvelous. I don’t shoot in a studio setting often, but I absolutely loved this venue. It will definitely be a treat if you get the opportunity to have portraits taken there or hold an event.

The ladies got their outfits coordinated, hair and makeup done, brought props and music to the studio along with anything else you can think of. They were ready for action! I think Simone actually forgot she was there for an actual portrait session though, lol! I had to practically tear her away from her phone and the mirror! Teens…help me somebody! My camera was getting jealous and I was ready to capture these two pretty ladies.

After I managed to get everyone’s attention I was able to get some great images. The ambient light was superb and the ladies had great energy in front of the camera. I’m happy that Andrea allowed me the opportunity to photograph she and her daughter. I could tell they enjoyed themselves and that’s what matters when it all boils down. Take a look at our session and leave a comment. Thanks!

mother and daughter playful at the tx studio

Donté x Ossie Uptown Maternity Session

October 15, 2018

Guess how these two spent part of their anniversary…Having a maternity session with me! I was really excited about working with Donté and Ossie on this maternity session. I had the perfect locations in mind for them. I spoke with the couple prior to the shoot and they told me they both come from the city and they wanted something to reflect that. Donté from New Orleans and Ossie hailing from New Jersey.

We started the session in West Village and I couldn’t have been more pleased. The weather was perfect surprisingly *Texas weather is crazy, the location was great but my couple stole the show. Definitely a stylish couple for sure. You could really tell how much these two cared for one another. Their chemistry was electric. Why do these pics make me think about R&B songs from the early 2000’s??? I’ve got some Carl Thomas going off in my head right now, LOL!

Our second stop was in Preston Hollow and the backdrop definitely complimented the couple. Ossie’s dress had this look of elegance that was just breathtaking and Donté added his signature flair to the mix. This shoot is an indicator of how much their baby will be loved AND how fashionable she will be! Take a look at our maternity session and share your thoughts.

Armond x Gwenia Bishop Arts Engagement Session

September 16, 2018

Armond reached out to me a while back to put this engagement session together for he and Gwenia. I already knew we would have a great shoot once we got everything mapped out. Mond or Teflon Mond is a celebrity barber and comes in high demand and Gwenia is an RN. Both saving people’s lives in their own rights.

A little backstory on the two. They have actually known each other since high school, but their relationship didn’t blossom until reconnecting through a mutual friend in college. Gwenia saw Armond and later mentioned that she thought he looked good to their friend. Mond took that info and ran with it. In fact he ran into her on the campus of Grambling where the two attended and things took off from there.

We started our engagement session over in the Bishop Arts District then made our way to the Dallas Arboretum afterwards to wrap up. Take a look at a few of the precious moments I was able to capture during my time with the two love birds.

Kierra's Miracle Baby

July 23, 2018

I have known Kierra for years and I have shot numerous sessions for her and her family. This session was different though. Kierra contacted me and told me she needed my services for a maternity session. I was excited because someone that I consider to be family believed that I have the eye and imagination to bring their vision to life.

During our initial talk Kierra told me that this was her miracle baby. She said due to health reasons she wouldn’t ever be able to conceive a child. I couldn’t imagine the heartache and mental anguish women experience on a daily basis that want to have children, but are told they never will. This was not the case for her though. I know that when she found out she was pregnant the joy that overcame her was probably exponential.

Our session took place at The Lumen Room studio in Dallas. The space was really nice, with plenty of large windows that provided ample amounts of natural light. I really enjoyed this session not only because it was close to me, but also because of the detail I got to put into the session. Check out the sign I had made by Willow and Bone. She does really awesome work and I use her anytime I need any kind of signage or handwritten props. Take a look at our maternity session below and get a glimpse of how much fun we had.