Kelly & Adam : Sneak Peek!

Had such a wonderful time in Kemah for Kelly and Adam's wedding! They were definitely surrounded by love and joy on their special day! 

Kelly's Bridal Session At The Kemah Boardwalk!

 I've been waiting for this moment for over a month! Today, Kelly and Adam tied the knot and I can now reveal her beautiful dress & all the fun we had at the Kemah Boardwalk! We hung around the carousel and gave some dining guests a show. It was such a great session with a spectacular bride at such an awesome location! Wedding sneak peek coming soon! 

Sisters By Marriage

One thing is for sure, the bridesmaids play a very important role on the wedding day! They help their bride by making sure she looks flawless and everything goes off without a hitch. What ever their bride needs, her "sisters" are there to help.

Summer Bouquets

For those of you who know me well, you know that I love creating things. It inspires me and as a photographer thats very important. I've made a bouquet with a matching boutonniere! Reminds me of those warm summer sunsets! A perfect detail to a summer wedding! 

My Favorite Favorites!

Another Friday has snuck up on us and that means it's time for my Favorite Favorites! Jeannette and Tony are such a great couple! You don't have to capture their faces to know that they love each other! Enjoy! More posts soon to follow so don't miss out! 

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue

We've all heard it before, it's tradition, good luck... But do we really know why brides carry these things? It reminds me of being in grade school with a pocket full of goodies! So, What do each of these items represent? Well it's much more than some pocket lent, a stick of gum, and a my little ponies figurine. 

Something Old

This token usually comes from someone in the brides family, it represents her continued devotion to her family. 

Something New

This token is for the beginning of the couple's new life

Something Borrowed

Is a token to be given from a happily married woman to bestow that same happiness on the new brides marriage. 

Something Blue 

Is a token used to represent trueness and fidelity.

Like I always say, it's all in the details! 

Good With Kids!

During a lot of the photo sessions I do involving kiddos, the parents almost always say "oh my gosh you are just so good with kids, so patient." Then the next words out of their mouths are "Do you have any kids?" The answer is no. But when I think about it the kids that come to me to get their portraits made are the best kids I could ask for. Plus I get to dress them up in cute hats and outfits and play silly games! I would say thats an added bonus! 

It Tops The Cake... Literally.

The one shot that is never missing from my wedding photos is those unique pieces that grace the tops of those magnificent cakes! I believe that each cake topper matches the personalities of the couples perfectly. The one shot here is from Amanda & Andrews Wedding, At Main Street Crossing in Tomball, Texas! They were such a fun and laid back couple, full of life and deeply in love! 

Don't Forget

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Kristina Lynn Images

My Favorite Favorites!

Hey guys it's Friday! Time for one of my Favorite Favorites!

 Cheryl has just added all the finishing touches as her maid of honor looks on. 

All About The Details!

There are so many details that are present at a wedding. I could start a list about all of the wedding details but I would probably write into the early morning. That being said, everything happens so quickly. The small things are just a blur. The bride would be lucky to stop and smell her own bouquet! But it's one thing I love about what I do, capturing those details so the couple can remember their day exactly the way it was!

Kids, On A Mission!

Every wedding I have photographed has had kids involved in one way or another. They are their own mini-story present at a wedding. They are assigned tasks so they feel special too, such as keeping the rings on their radar or making sure the train never hits the floor. Each child shines and it's because they are surrounded by love on such a beautiful day of a couples lives. 

5 Online Resources For Brides!

As I make my way through the maze of websites for brides I can understand why they get so stressed out! So throughout my journey I have come across some really great resources any bride should check out! 

Wedding Wire

This site is pretty awesome! Its a site for brides looking for just the right kind of vendor for their special day. There are also ratings of each vendor on the site so you can see what other brides had to say about a certain vendor. 

Wedding Bee

 Wedding Bee is a similar site but this one also has some fun DIY ideas for the hands on creative bride! Check out the forums too, there might be some unanswered questions you have about your wedding, all right there! 

Martha Stewart Weddings

 Because It's Martha! 

Wedding Details

This site is pretty awesome! I know a lot of brides out there are doing all the planning on their own. This site helps with that with awesome printable sheets for wedding planning checklists, budgets and some great articles! 

Wedding Window

This one is one of my favs!  Couples can build their own wedding website, check out the blog for great tips and ideas and plan their dream wedding! 

I think these are all great sites to be a part of before your wedding day! So many resources and advice from real brides just like you!

Happy Planning! 

My Favorite Favorites!

Every Friday I will have a post that features one of my Favorite Favorites! Here is the first one! Enjoy!
Ann and Mike have their eyes on that shiny symbol of forever! Lovely! 

"With this ring I thee wed."

The Grooms

I spend a lot of my time with the bride, watching the nerves blossom the closer it gets to tying the knot. But those nerves are just the same with the groom, if not more intense. The groom is there sharing these feelings with his closest friends and family. They may not speak of it, (against the guy code maybe) but it's written all over their faces. 

Bridals At The Kemah Boardwalk!

Monday ended up being the perfect day for Bridal Portraits out on the Kemah Boardwalk! Kelly Looked absolutely stunning in her dress! Here is a sneak peek! Sorry I can't give too much away! More images to follow! 

Baby Stages: The Good, The Bad and the Just So Darn Cute!

As a photographer I work with kids about 85% of the time. It can be very challenging and in some instances a total breeze! I've noticed different photographic stages in the first year of life and by knowing these stages it helps me approach a shoot with confidence! The first stage, Newborn. They are so darn cute and you can mold them like a warm ball of clay in the cutest poses and positions. It's best to photograph newborns in the first two weeks of life in order to have that flexibility with your subject. 

The second stage would really be considered the "baby ugly" stage. Now we all know babies aren't ugly, but from about 3 weeks to 3 months babies are awkward in their skin. They can't stretch out and they have baby acne and well, the rest is history. 

The 3 and 4 month range is difficult sometimes to get creative with. At this point the baby isn't sitting up and there are really only 2 poses that they can really handle and that is on the back and on the tummy. 

6 months are my FAVORITE! They have just discovered how to sit up by this point and they are stationary. No carpet crawlers yet, and if you get a good nap for the little one right before, you are guaranteed more smiles! 

The 9 month to one year stage is so much fun too! They are moving, clapping, walking, crawling, laughing, playing etc... You can get so creative with this age group! Well there you have it! Hope this gave you some insight about photographing little ones in their first year! 

Happy Photographing! 

Fuzzy Pickles and Banana Noses

I've always hated the fake smiles that get captured! Its like ok, Im not going to sit around telling people to say cheese! How corny and ineffective. But in turn you can't just tell a person to smile. They aren't sitting in front of a mirror for hours practicing a real smile, although there are people who do. For past experiences I've tried everything, and what works best is just silly word combinations. My favorite Fuzzy Pickles along with its partner Banana Nose! It's a miracle! Sometimes, adults especially, can't even spit it out before cracking up! I know it makes me look like a dork but my clients are going to love their photos! 

Photographing Pets

Recently I have done a few sessions involving pets. I love them! Especially pets and kids. You can really capture the love and the relationships between dog and human. But sometimes if done incorrectly, could lead to something awkward. I want to give a special thanks to Awkwardfamilypetphotos.com for providing me with hours of amusement and this photo!

Amanda & Andrews Wedding

Here is a sneak peek at Amanda & Andrews wedding. Their special day took place at Main Street Crossing in Tomball Texas! What an awesome down to earth couple! All the details made you feel like you were in a whimsical land! So much fun and love surrounded them on their special day! 

My Promise To You

Things are changing around here! A lot of love in the air! I want to make a promise to you that I will blog more frequently! Because I Love my fans!

Mike & Ann's Wedding!

Had so much fun at Ann & Mikes Wedding, that took place a week ago, at a little church in Conroe, Tx. I just started processing a few images. There will be many to see very soon! Until then enjoy this one!

Maverick

Meet Maverick! I totally loved these pictures and couldn't choose one over the other so I put them together!