Kimberly and Kyle – Graham Texas Wedding

I look like I’m in kindergarten.  In that one moment Kimberly’s eyes filled with tears and she tried to keep her composure.  Despite a trial run somehow her hairstyle didn’t become what she’d envisioned.  Kimberly didn’t know what to do.  Her bridesmaids brought tissues and insisted they could make it right. Calm down, everything will be ok. They needed to laugh.  To relax.  So on a cool December day a bride and her girls sat in their hotel room and played Mad Libs and laughed.  Then they styled her hair into a romantic, dramatic vision.  And Kimberly was simply gorgeous.

In the little town of Graham, Texas we discovered that it’s not unusual for Subway to close early on a Saturday afternoon.  Instead of $5 foot longs the girls noshed on Dairy Queen.  The guys watched sports at home and relaxed with a few beers.  Friends and family gathered at the local church that used to be a roller rink to celebrate the marriage of two special people:  Kimberly and Kyle.

We loved all the little details of this wedding:  peacock feathers and apples, little jars of hot chocolate mix for guests, calla lilies, paper lanterns, caramel apples.  Thank you so much Kimberly and Kyle for inviting us to be part of your special day.  It was amazing, just like the two of you together.  We wish you many happy years!  Love Brandy and Brandon

Sky and Peter – Weatherford Engagement

Bella Pop brides and grooms are the best.  For real.  We are super excited for all the weddings we have lined up for 2010 including Sky and Peter’s wedding next month!   Sky and Peter are such fun, vibrant individuals who love their kitties, movies, rainy days and or course – each other.  Peter is known for wearing flip flops.  all. the.  time.  Sky has the most gorgeous eyes and she’s not opposed to tickling Peter for the sake of art.

Last week when we met up to shoot their engagement session it was cold and rainy but these two rocked it with a spring inspired vibe (and a fun bubble umbrella!)  There was laughing, shivering and then afterwards arcade games and pizza at The Pizza Place.  We had the best time.  Sky and Peter, thanks so much for spending the afternoon with us!  We *HEART* you!

Hico – Small Town Texas

Just FYI, I’ve got a stockpile of adventures and images just waiting for their big moment on the blog.  That being said I have three different blog “to-do” lists on my iPhone:  1)  portfolio  2)  personal  3)  boudoir.  I never intended to get behind with sharing our adventures but it happened so I’ve been steadily sharing a mix of last year’s with FRESH 2010 posts.  It seems to be working well and I hope you enjoy.  Today’s post comes from the personal files:  our day trip to Hico, Texas.

To be honest I can’t remember what made us go to Hico. My mom is from Comanche and nearby there is Dublin and the Dublin Dr. Pepper place. We drove through Stephenville and just kept driving.  Brandon says we just ended up there.  That kinda sounds like us so that’s my story and I’m sticking to it.  I can tell you that it was Memorial Day.  It was hot as Hades and we were the three nuts walking around in the middle of the day.  I’m pretty sure we had a death wish because we didn’t even bring along water!  I remember we HAD to have Dairy Queen ice cream right after.  Dairy Queen never tasted so good.

To Jenna Cole and Lynn in Love – this was the building I was telling you about!  I’m not sure if it is still there but is sure would be a cool place for a photo shoot!

Kimberly and Kyle – Weatherford Engagement

Last fall we met up with Kimberly and Kyle for an engagement session mixed with a touch of urban style and small town feel.  The location- our hometown of Weatherford.  We started the afternoon in historic downtown, visited the park and ended the session out in the country with the railroad tracks.  Thanks so much Kimberly and Kyle for spending that afternoon with us!  We had a blast shooting your engagement and wedding!    - xoxo Brandy and Brandon

Dallas Photog Shootout

Last week we were connecting – networking – meeting new people like crazy.  We LOVE meeting new photographers, making new photog friends and just having a fun creative time in general.  So when I heard that Photog Shootout GTG would be in Dallas, I snagged us a couple of tickets.  The Dallas event took place at the lovely Ryan Manor.  There were gorgeous models, fun vintage outfits and of course 30 something photographers!  I didn’t shoot much because I was more excited to talk and connect with my fellow peers and gosh did we have a BLAST.  After the shootout most of us went to Breadwinners for dinner.  It was the best time and I highly recommend future Photog Shootouts.

We are still planning our own Rock it with BP creative series and for sure it will be filled with good friends, fun and photography!

I want to give a shout out to the awesome people who pulled off this event:  Venue – The Ryan Manor •  Makeup and Hair Design – Emily Hudspeth • Zsanae Panquerne • Adina Wright  -  Group Leaders Amy Karp •  Heather Essian •  Jason Huang – Sponsored by Groom Sold Separately – organized by Rob “Ninja” Nicholson of Photog Shootout GTG.  Catie Ronquillo and Amy Karp pulled together the gorgeous outfits and accessories.  Woot!

Last but not least, just some of the many business cards I collected from all the new people we met.  Yay for new photog and designer friends! :)