ENGAGED: PEDRO + MIRIAM

Last week, I had the pleasure to go out and take engagement photos for such a wonderful couple. They're from The Woodlands, like me. We actually live pretty close to each other. When we discussed where to go for the e-session, it almost came as a "non-surprise" that The Waterway would be a perfect location. They love this place. The atmosphere, the food, the entertainment. And so do I! It's great to work with a couple who frequent the same place as you whenever you want to relax. It made the whole session that much more enjoyable! Miriam and Pedro are getting married at The Waterway Marriott Hotel and I am honored to be their chosen photographer.

Congratulations on your engagement guys! See you soon!

ENGAGED: KATIE + JOHN

Yet another exciting couple getting ready to tie the knot! Boy was it HOT that day but this pair didn't let the Texas heat melt down such an exciting time of their lives. We hit a few spots and actually did some bride and groom shots as well! However, I can't post those pictures until after their wedding which is in two weeks. I can't wait!

ENGAGED: STEPHANIE + JARRETT

I got the opportunity to do an e-session of this lovely couple from Chicago. It is such a beautiful city and we had a lot of fun working on some unusual locations that are very characteristic of a city which boomed during the industrial revolution.

We started on one of Chicago's beaches along the shores of Lake Michigan which is the first shot here. There were sand dunes right by this huge surf shack type restaurant that was shaped like a boat. Amidst the hundreds of bikers, beach volleyball players, sunbathers, frisbees and some fitness buffs jogging down Lake Shore Drive, we snapped a few shots and quickly realized how hot the sand was! We were out of there in 5 minutes ,but not without getting awesome shots!

I also told Jarrett and Stephanie how I loved the old industrial feel in certain areas of the city - and they're not hard to find. Within minutes of driving around I spotted a lot under the L Train. It was just asking for a photo shoot! It was nice and under the shade so we got a good amount of shots there.

Our last location was a storage facility out of a very old building. I was there just a day ago with my brother, who also lives in this city, as he dropped off some stuff from his apartment. Anticipating the engagement shoot the next day, I immediately decided it was a location we had to do. The old iron cage elevator was perfect.

Jarrett and Stephanie, thank you for such a wonderful time in the windy city!

ENGAGED: MJ + MANISH

MJ and Manish are actually already married. They have been happily married a year ago. This session was quite unique because in her culture, MJ has to wear bracelets that she keeps on her arms up to a year after their wedding. The Saturday after this session is the day the bracelets come off, so she wanted to make sure we take pictures of them on as they will never get to wear them again. It was quite fascinating, and because it meant a lot to her, I enjoyed the session even more!