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.

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.

Brooklyn + Chad | Denton Maternity Session

If there's one thing I love as much as I love getting to photograph engagements, elopements, and weddings, it's photographing maternity sessions. There's something so beautiful and magical about this time in a woman's life - and it's so exciting to know that a family is about to grow and change in such an amazing way. I won't say how long I've known Brooklyn and Chad, because, lordy, it's been a minute... but it was such a joy to get to work with them at such an important time in their lives together. And good grief, Brooklyn is one of the most stunning mamas-to-be I've ever seen. Here are a few of my favorite shots from their maternity session at Texas Women's University here in Denton.

B+C - I'm so happy for you both and for your little bb. I can't wait to meet him and see y'all grow as a family - you're going to make such fantastic parents! Sending lots of love and prayers that he makes his way out here into the world soon, because I know all too well how fun it is to be at the end of your pregnancy in the middle of the Texas summer heat! xx.

Allegra + Brian | Denton Civic Center Wedding

If I don't check myself, I'll end up writing paragraphs about how wonderful these people are - as are all of the people around them. I've known Allegra for many years and it was such an honor to be there with her and Brian, as they celebrated one of the most important chapters in their love story. Feels. All of the feels. I'm going to check myself only because there are just...lots of images ahead. Lots. Like, good luck waiting for this to load on your phone lots.

A+B: we just love you guys, both as individuals and as a couple. It's really cool when things come full circle, huh? It has been such a joy to have you in our lives and we're looking forward to many years of Monopoly Deal and hangs. We love you.

Special thanks goes out to my girl, Melanie Little Gomez, for rocking the job of second during the reception. xx.