Samantha + Liam – Wedding

Samantha and Liam had a beautiful sunset ceremony on the balcony of the Inn at Craig Place back in November and I thought I’d share just a few images from their intimate wedding. Their love (and the gorgeous lighting) was warm and gentle, and I loved being a part of it! Thank you to Sam and Liam for allowing me to part of such an intimate ceremony. God bless!

I love this picture!

Update + Tricia & Jimmy – Wedding

Well you haven’t heard much from me lately. Sorry about that! January is typically a slow month in the photography world, so I’ve been taking a lot of time to try to work on things on the back end around here to make your experience with Powerhouse Studios even better! I’m excited about a lot of the changes I am in the process of making and I think you’ll be excited too!

I also realized I had a few small weddings that I never posted, and Tricia & Jimmy are one of those couples! They got married in December at [my favorite B&B], The Inn at Craig Place. I’ve said it before, but I just love being a part of these small weddings where you really get to know the families and really capture the feel. There was so much emotion that day. Lots of laughter and of course a few happy tears. So many times as I sit and look through a couple’s wedding photos, I find myself smiling unknowingly (and this wedding made me smile a lot!). Reliving those moments is just awesome. That’s why I love my job.
Thanks, Tricia & Jimmy!

Monica & Coby – Wedding

I hadn’t met Monica or Coby until moments before their wedding was to take place, but as soon as I walked in I could feel the love that filled the Inn and the family members in it. I walked upstairs to meet Monica and she was calm and radiant as she was getting ready, and she was so excited. Coby was downstairs, talking and laughing with family as they arrived and you could just see the deep joy that he was feeling about marrying Monica.

One thing I love about shooting weddings at the Inn at Craig Place is the moment when the bride descends the stairs and the bride and groom are still unable to see each other, but I get to watch both of their faces as they search for the other and then… wow. Monica and Coby had a beautiful ceremony. I love ceremonies where couples write their own vows, and when they finished theirs, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house.

Thanks, Monica & Coby for letting me be a part of such an incredible day! God bless!

Crystal & Gary’s Wedding

Crystal and Gary got married last week at the beautiful Inn at Craig Place. It was so cool to be a part of their very intimate ceremony. It was just the two of them (plus the preacher, of course!), I loved getting to know them while I was there. They are so much FUN! I can tell that not only are Crystal and Gary very in love, they are very best friends. Their vows were some of the coolest, most intimate, and funniest vows I have ever heard.

Thanks to Gary and Crystal for trusting me to document this amazing day in your lives! I had a great time! May God bless your marriage abundantly!

Donald & Amanda – Engagment

Donald and Amanda are getting married at the Inn at Craig Place in June and we had a great time shooting their engagement portraits yesterday at Trinity University, despite the heat. Enjoy the preview!

Many more portrait sessions to come in the next few weeks. And keep your eyes open for some changes to the Powerhouse Studios website!

Jennie & Shel – 12/15/07

I’ve kinda disappeared off of the blogging radar lately. The Christmas season gets a bit crazy around here (maybe you can relate). I’m finally getting caught up though and I am excited about what’s to come in 2008! This is Jennie and Shel, whose wedding I photographed last month.
They had a beautiful ceremony and reception at The Inn at Craig Place with just themselves and their parents. It was fun and intimate and I had a great time! Here are a few of my favorite images from their big day…

Dana & Robert – The Inn at Craig Place

Dana and Robert invited me to be a part of their intimate ceremony and reception yesterday. It was just the two of them and the minister (and me), and it was very special.

Michelle & Cecil – 9/15/07

Last weekend, Michelle and Cecil had a beautiful, intimate ceremony at The Inn at Craig Place here in San Antonio. The day was filled with laughter and tears as they committed their lives to each other and their family. Congratulations!

On a travel and/or wedding note — The Inn at Craig Place is an awesome bed & breakfast close to downtown and it’s beautiful. The owners are great too! So, if you’re looking for a wedding site, or are just looking to get away from it all… this is your place!

Oh, and check out this shot! I’m sure it’s like this behind me at most weddings, but I just happened to turn around and catch this and I thought it was hilarious!