P + J | Downtown Denton Courthouse Intimate Wedding

Preston and Jessica are some of the sweetest and nicest people you’ll ever meet. Even though I spent less than two hours with them, it was beyond obvious how they ended up together. Although they knew each other in high school, it took getting out into the real world and a trivia team to finally bring them together.

Together, with their families, they traveled to Denton from Lubbock to get married in an intimate wedding on the Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square lawn. Perfection. Thunder was cracking when I arrived for the first look and the rain miraculously held off the entire time, with storm clouds rolling in right at the end for that gorgeous view from the LSA rooftop bar. Really couldn’t have asked for a nicer weekday afternoon.

P + J,
Thanks so much for including me in such a sweet and special moment for you both. Sending lots of love.
xx,
S.

S + C | Downtown Denton Engagement Mini-Session

I knew from the moment we started emailing back and forth and getting to know each other that Shannon and I were going to click and become friends. A former Dentonite, we had some mutual friends, and were also able to connect over some of the tougher life experiences that can be thrown at us as we move into adulthood. All in all, I could tell she was a bright soul and that her fiancé, Chris, was equally as rad.

Suffice it to say, they were the only couple I photographed even partially outdoors in the midst of the Texas summer. I typically don't take outdoor shoots/weddings during July and August because TEXAS HEAT IS REAL, Y'ALL... but I knew they would be super worth it. And they were such troopers when it was still 100 degrees and the sun was setting. We adventured around to a few little favorite haunts of Shannon's and I ended up getting way more than a mini-session's worth of final images because she and Chris are seriously the cutest. So, so looking forward to their wedding this Fall and can't wait to see their amazing venue transformed into what will certainly be an epic and unforgettable day.

xx,
S.

Jazmine + Erik | Lake Ray Roberts Engagement

Sometimes things don't always go as planned. Take this session with Jazmine and Erik, for example. We had two other locations in mind before we settled on Plan C: the lake. When we arrived, we had briefly paused at two spots before stopping at a little cove I hadn't visited before. Poor Jazmine twisted her ankle as we were walking towards the water's edge... but we made do and Jazmine was a trooper. I can't wait for their wedding this Fall because these two are so chill, so relaxed, so content just to be with each other. And that's what it's about.

What we ended up with was a gorgeous sunset with the moon overhead in the sky. A perfect breeze. A mild reprieve from the overwhelming heat we've been experiencing this summer. The quiet sounds of the water lapping the sand...and a random speedboat blaring "Pony" by Ginuwine (because every engagement session needs that to be part of the soundtrack.) I took off my boots, rolled up my jeans, and waded out in the water for a few shots. While I wasn't able to get every single shot I had planned out in my mind, maybe that was for the best. Sometimes serendipity truly shows up for us in the most unexpected ways.

xx,
S.

Régine + Jeremy | Secret Elopement at Home in Denton

Over the last year and a half, especially, I've had the privilege of photographing quite a few elopements that I haven't been able to share images from. Many couples decide to get married before their actual wedding day for any number of reasons, some couples decide to secretly tie the knot and share some of the images as an "engagement session, some couples elope and just don't tell anyone. Ever. All secret-like. James-Bond-stealth-style.

Anyway, I love me some elopements, y'all. 1. The stress of wedding planning disappears and the couple is able to truly relax and enjoy the moments fully. 2. It's incredibly intimate and so, so special. 3. ALL THE FEELS. 4. Secrets, secrets ARE SO FUN! So, when Régine texted and said that she and Jeremy had decided to tie the knot shortly before their wedding day in THEIR LIVING ROOM, I kind of invited myself and told her I had to be there. I never intended to share the photos from that sweet morning, but when they gave me permission to do so, I was over the moon. 

Not only did they decide to get married in that room, we photographed their engagement session there, and it was such an honor to be a witness to their private vows - along with their officiant and their three precious cat babies. One of the highlights of the year, for sure. If you and your boo are considering secretly tying the knot and want someone to photograph and help plan it, please feel free to reach out! I can even provide you with an officiant and some guidance if you need. These are some of my favorite, favorite things to photograph ever.

xx,
S.

Régine + Jeremy | Denton Bayless Selby House Wedding + OSDH Reception

I've gushed over them before and definitely will again, because this is not the last of them that you will see on the blog... but I adore Régine and Jeremy. They are precious, sweet humans and I want to somehow figure out how to adopt them into my family. Their wedding day kicked off with a first look on the courthouse lawn, praying that the rain would hold back, a beautifully moving ceremony on the lawn of the Historic Bayless-Selby House, an intimate lunch at Barley & Board, and a reception at everyone's favorite - Oak Street Draft House. Doesn't get much more Denton than that, right? Anyway, there are a ton of photos here, so congrats if you make it all the way to the end. I had a hard time narrowing it down, obviously. Sorry not sorry, folks. Special thanks to Denton County Brewing Company for letting us sneak in for a few shots.

J+R -
I just love y'all so much. It makes me want to KKW cry. That's how much.
xx,
S.