Wedding: Cesar e Raquel

Yesterday, I was lucky enough to tag along with Lynn of Lynn in Love Photo to second shoot a wedding for the sweetest Brazilian couple, Raquel & Cesar. Their huge families descended on this unassuming little venue tucked away in Lewisville and transformed it into something very classy and very gorgeous. I can't wait to get the rest of these photos ready to share with you. Here are 2 to tide you (and me) over.

Ridiculously good-looking couple, yes?

-Mary

Allison's Maternity Portraits - Sneak Peek

One of my close friends is in town this week for her baby shower and for her little brother's high school graduation, so we got together during the golden hour after sunrise (and for a few hours beyond) this morning for a fun maternity shoot. Allison's just entering her third trimester and is looking too gosh darned cute. You might recognize this beautiful girl from my blog header; I took her bridal portraits almost 2 years ago. I can't believe my middle school and high school buddy is about to be a momma!

Allison, I can't wait to meet the little girl that's probably currently doing gymnastics in your tummy. With your genes, she's sure to be dangerously cute. Get your husband a large stick with which to fend off the boys.

-Mary

Kate & Greg Engagement Portraits - Sneak Peek

Yesterday, Kate and Greg met up with me over in Las Colinas. We hit up the famous Mustang Statues, as well as the Canal Riverwalk and a beautiful little park where they used to take walks earlier in their relationship. Here's a preview of their engagement photo shoot.

I love how this shoot went, and can't wait to shoot their wedding in October! October's an awesome month to get married, by the way. Their wedding day is a little less than a week after my 1 year wedding anniversary. :)

-Mary

Momma's Day

Today is Mother's Day. My mom's working today (she works 12 hour shifts and generally gets up for work about the same time I go to bed) so I'll have to celebrate with her belatedly, but I figured I'd still post a brief shout out to my momma.

My mom has long been my confidante, my snuggle-buddy, and my best friend. While my husband has maybe taken over those roles most of the time these days, I know I can still count on her for any of the above. It seems like most ladies are afraid they'll end up like their mothers. I'd be A-OK with growing up to be like my mom. I could only hope to be such a compassionate, giving, loving woman. If I'm someday even half as good a mother as my own momma, I'll be doing pretty darn well.

I love you mom.

-Mary