Austin wedding photographer- Jessica Monnich.

Georgetown engagement photos- sneek preview!

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:04:45 +0000

Hey everyone this is my brother with his new fiance! EEEKKKK aren’t they soooo cute together! So I am putting up a SNEEK peek for them to see their adorableness more to come!!

So they love Mad Men the show so what better way to portray them than to dress up in Mad Men clothes. P.s. they already had these clothes in their closet! I know my brother is cool I taught him everything he knows HA HA HA. As for the soon to be sister in law her awesomeness is her own doing (with the help of Tawny Tyler for hair and Maris Malone Calderon for makeup.

Then Misty LOVES cars and happened to have a mechanic’s shirt with her name on it! So we set up a scene where Joe “broke down” Misty’s mini coupe and she is fixing it! It is so super cute I will share more of those with everyone soon! We also took some infront of a vintage mini and THEN as we were packing up there was a 20′s restore model T looking car!!! So I will show them PROMISE this is just a peek for now stay tuned….

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Austin engagement photos- at Roadhouse Relics

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:32:20 +0000

So I LOVE when a couple has a location in mind! It keeps me from going to the same places everytime! So Kassie called up Roadhouse Relics and they were able to set up an appointment for an hour worth of shooting. It was AWESOME! Oh also go all the way to the end to see a vintage Mercedes! It is SWEEET actually it is called “Big Slick!”

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Austin wedding at Green Pastures

admin — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 22:36:16 +0000

So I met and booked Stephanie and Nick over a year ago! They are such a sweet couple! They totally love each other and are meant for each other. The thing I love most is Stephanie’s AMAZING smile! It takes over her face and there is NO doubting she is estactic! I also loved the fact that she changed into three dresses! She had her wedding dress, then a traditional red Chinese dress, after the photos in that she slipped into a blue party dress that she could bust a move in! I got to work with Bethany Childress of 36th Street Events and it was FABULOUS! The makeup artist was AMAZING (helps to have gorgeous women to start with as well as the hairstylist! SOOO Fabulous! The flowers were so vibrant and poppy. Everything was so pretty and unique to the couple. GREAT job Bethany! So here are some of the fabulous images that were result of this beautiful day!

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Austin wedding photographer: After shoot at Chapel Dulcinea and Laguna Gloria

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:32:28 +0000

From the moment I met her I KNEW we were meant to be! Photographer and bride that is She gave me a big hug as though we had known each other for years. We talked and planned for her fabulous wedding and engagement session over a glass of wine and delicious food at South Congress cafe. (since the economy got a little rough I have stopped meeting here to save some money and put towards debt and getting my own equipment!) When all the planning was hashed out she left the resturaunt with a hug too! I KNEW she was going to be my number one fan! Because of her and Jay I was published in Austin American Statesman on the front page of the Life and Arts section!!! All of that to say we never got a chance to take bridal pictures of the fabulous Carol! So in exchange I told her that we would shoot after the wedding with her in her dress and him in his tux (he bought it since he is an awesome lawyer and could use it for business dinners, Jay Smith- Carol tell me his info and I will put it up . So I was totally excited about this shoot but they kept me waiting…. waiting and …. waiting Till finally we set a time and date and these are the AMAZINGLY fabulous images that came of that hot hot day! (PHEW All done Jay PROMISE, until you have a baby that is

FABULOUS!

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Beijing wedding – Destination wedding ceremony

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:14:10 +0000

Shelby and I were friends when we were teenagers. We spent the night at each other’s houses. Applied face masks and told secrets. Then we both grew up and went in two totally different directions. She is now a teacher in China!! Like I said totally different directions. Before Facebook it was a little more difficult to keep up with everybody’s business so we ended up loosing touch. (Which I have since appologized to Shelby for) Well one day on Facebook I see that she is engaged!! I am totally thrilled I think to myself OMG I HAVE to photograph their wedding! I don’t care if I have to fly to China to do it! Well I did! It was an AMAZING experience! I can now say that China will always be in my heart! One of these days I want to take my husband to see what Shelby and Stephen are up to over there.

So a little side story about them from what I remember (Shelby tell me if this is wrong they are both american and ended up meeting at a garden that Shelby loved to go to and then became friends and the love grew from there. So I mentioned that Shelby is a teacher, well Stephen is an AMAZING artist! I will be posting some of his work and a link to his site soon after I finish with the wedding post. They are such a sweet couple and compliment each other so well! Their humor is AMAZING and together will crack up the sourist of people ie Chinese taxi drivers HA HA HA I don’t know what I am talking about ok on with the pics….

So the wedding was held at The Orchard in Beijing China. The ceremony was on a little island surrounded by a moat outside of the resturant. The island is just big enough to hold the little screened structure were the ceremony took place. Then it had this beautiful bridge to it so of course I had to take a pic of them on it! So this is just the ceremony more to come!

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Austin wedding at St. Mary’s Cathedral

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:39:28 +0000

Amanda and Kyle tied the knot! They are such a sweet couple! They met at a gym when they were teens and fell in love. You can see Amanda’s Bridal portrait here! They married at the BEAUTIFUL St. Mary’s cathedral here in Austin Texas. Their wedding colors were a DEEP blue and BRIGHT orange. Perfect for their summer wedding. The reception took place at Inn at Pearl Street which even though it was VERY hot it was GORGEOUS and the guests had a GREAT time! (I think I drank 7 sprites that night just to keep hydrated).Enjoy!

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Destination wedding in Beijing, China- Sneek peek

admin — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:30:48 +0000

So my first “Destination Wedding” assignment went AMAZINGLY! I was welcomed warmly by Shelby and her now husband Stephen. Shelby and I were friends as teenagers and lost touch when she moved to China. (Facebook and myspace weren’t popular at the time so it was a little harder to keep in touch although I wish I would have tried harder!!) The flight was about 16 hours!!! Luckily I had gotten a SUPER comfy neck pillow! I was a little scared that I wouldn’t get my Chinese Visa and passport back in time to be able to go. But it all came in JUST in time! (Now one less thing to worry about for my next destination assignment Before the wedding I had the chance to go to “The GREAT WAll” with Stephen and his family. It was GREAT time getting to know his Mom and Dad and sharing stories with Stephen. I also had the opportunity to see Stephen’s AMAZING artwork which I will share with you after this blog post. Then came the one of the sweetest and memorable weddings I have shot (I guess it being a friend made it that much more special). It was soooo precious I got a shot of Shelby with tears POURING down her face (it was all out of joy and excitement). Then after the wedding we went to Tiananmen Square. While there we photographed thier after shots at the GORGEOUS Capital M in Beijing. I will share those at the end. I hope you enjoy the pics as much as I enjoyed taking them . Best wishes Shelby and Stephen!! See you in December for your 80′s wedding!!

More to come!!!!

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Austin Bridal Portrait: Amanda

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:15:13 +0000

Amanda and her Mom reserved Mansion on Judge’s Hill for us to go in and take portraits. It was so beautiful, also didn’t hurt to have a gorgeous bride to photograph to begin with. Like I said before “Kyle is a lucky man!” Amanda you looked amazing at your bridals and your wedding day! Best wishes Amanda and Kyle!

Amanda had two different belts around her dress. This one was for the ceremony which was the one that came with the dress. The other one you will see later in the post is a little more dramatic which she slipped on after the reception. She saw the second belt on another dress and knew it would be a perfect reception belt.

THAT’S MY KIND OF GIRL!! Thinking outside the box.

And now the reception belt… BAM!! Awesome! LOVE IT!

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Austin Bridal Portrait: Amy

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:06:53 +0000

So Amy had her wedding right before I left for China so I didn’t have a chance to release her bridal portraits as well. They were so fun and fabulous! Snack Bar restaurant on South Congress let us come in and take some photographs outside and on the patio. Super awesome place stop by their place for some goooood food! I had some gluten free waffles there that rocked my socks off one Saturday. So check them out!!

Gotta love the peacocks at Mayfield!! This one was posing for me he knew I had a good lens to adequately capture his beauty!

This is where Daniel and I got married! It was gorgeous!

Yes one of the peacocks did their business on one of our guests!! GROSS (and a little funny at the same time, sorry Mom and Dad’s friend)

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Carnival themed wedding fashion shoot

admin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:20:34 +0000

Erin Coleman, creator of Peppermint Pretty the dress designer for the shoot, I and Beth Bennet (Austin wedding coordinator of Stylish Happenings) collaborated this fashion shoot over etsy.com. The location for the shoot was soooo fabulous! Three Points Ranch it is such an amazing location if you are looking for a place to host your wedding PLEASE check them out. Sally the owner is the sweetest lady ever! Let her know we sent you her way I am soooo excited to share this with everyone. It was several months of hard work and one day of truly sweaty work as it was 90+ degrees outside the day of the shoot. I hope you enjoy the details and creativity that all of us gathered for this fabulous feature. Please scroll to the bottom for the entire list of amazing vendors and their links!

Hairstylist: Tawney Tyler, Makeup by: Loud Looks Aesthetic Assistance,

Jewelry by: Clever Girl Industies, Costume rented from : Lucy in Disguise

Fire Girl: Devin Willow

Floral by: Visual Lyrics, Groom’s attire by: New Brohemia, Costume rentals: Lucy in Disguise, Jewelry on Bride: Clever Girl Industries, Jewelery on Fire girl: Basil the Cat, Mini top hat: Two Black Flats, Makeup for bride by: Chrissy Edwards, Makeup for fire entertainers by: Loud Looks Aesthetic Assistance, Hair by: Tawney Tyler

Models: Inge Bothma and David Doria

Entertainers: Devin Willow and Victor Chary

Floral by: Visual Lyrics, Boutineer by: Fritts Rosenow, Costume rentals for entainers: Lucy in Disguise, Amazing white bridal boots :Goodie Two Shoes, Groom’s vest and hat: New Brohemia, Hair and makeup by: Zoraima, Hair by: Tawney Tyler, Jewlery by: Clever Girl Industries, Balloon animal necklace by: Ravishing Jane

Models: Inge Bothma, Moore Mads, David Doria

Fire entertainers: Devin Willow and Victor Chary

Hair and makeup by: Zoraima, Hair by: Tawney Tyler, Jewelery by: Clever Girl Industries, Balloon animal necklace by: Ravishing Jane, Mini Top Hat by: Two Black Flats

Models: Inge Bothma, Moore Mads, David Doria

Peppermint earrings by: Clever Girl Industries, Groom’s vest: New Brohemia, Boutineer by: Fritts Rosenow

Makeup by: Chrissy Edwards, Hair by: Tawney Tyler, Fire Girl’s hair by: Tawney Tyler,

Fire girl’s makeup by:Loud Looks Aesthetic Assistance, Groom’s tie by: New Brohemia,

Groom’s boutineer by: Fritts Rosenow, Bridal Hairpiece by: He Knows My Name, Fire girl’s costume rental: Lucy in Disguise.

Models: Jonathan Horstman, Alexis Taylor

Fire Girl: Devin Willow

Tissue Paper Poms by: My Silly Bear, Groom’s bowtie: New Brohemia, Bride’s jewelery by: Clever Girl Industries, Makeup: by Chrissy Edwards Hair by: Loud Looks Aesthetic Assistance, Mini Top hat by: Two Black Flats