Galveston Pleasure Pier Maternity Session: Heather + Justin
We LOVE Galveston, so when Heather said that she wanted a beachy maternity session, we were 100% here for it!
We LOVE Galveston, so when Heather said that she wanted a beachy maternity session, we were 100% here for it!
Heather wanted some photos under the pier, and some on the jetty, so that’s exactly what we made happen for her, and boy am I glad that we did. The day was perfect, the colors were just so vibrant beautiful, and if you didn’t know Galveston, you wouldn’t even be able to tell- I’d think Cali if I didn’t already know better!
Heather chose a dusty rose colored dress for herself and a teal shirt for Justin, and I don’t know if she could have made a better choice. The colors truly complimented each other and the background, and helped to add a little bit of color pop to each photo.
Heather, you truly looked like an absolute angel, and we can’t wait to meet your little girl next month!
PS- If you ever want to do a Galveston maternity, family, senior, engagement, bridal, or basically any session you can think of, let us know! We’ll totally be down to clown. ;)
Galveston Beachtown Engagements: Allie + Chris
Allie & Chris were SUCH A BLAST!
Josh has known Chris for years, and it was a great time for them to reconnect and have some fun taking engagement portraits for him and his bride-to-be. :)
Allie & Chris were SUCH A BLAST!
Josh has known Chris for years, and it was a great time for them to reconnect and have some fun taking engagement portraits for him and his bride-to-be. :)
As we learned, they had already taken engagement photos late last year, but in the fall. Allie mentioned that since they are having a summer wedding, she really wanted some brighter, more summer-feeling photos of the two of them to match their big day. We agreed on one of our FAVORITE spots, Galveston island!
For all you haters out there, Galveston really does have a lot to offer! Not only did we get the bright, fun photos that Allie was looking for, but the island really is more beautiful than you might think, especially Post Office Street and Beachtown, where we decided to spend our time during their session. Beachtown is (thankfully) not widely known, and is gorgeoussss. Driving up to the multi million dollar beach homes makes you forget that you are 45 minutes from Houston and 10 minutes from Pleasure Pier, and transports you to the east coast with breathtaking white plantation style homes and white picket fences. (Also, if you are ever in Beachtown, you have to try Porch Cafe- it’s one of our favorite date night spots because it’s so darn cute!)
At the end of the day, we had an incredible session with these two lovebirds, and even got some stunning sunset shots and cotton candy skies as the icing on the cake. Allie & Chris, we wish you years of joy and laughter, and after spending a few hours with you guys, I think you won’t have a problem with either! ;)
Check out their session- you won’t be disappointed!
Galveston Senior Session: Hannah
Check out the highlights from Hannah’s senior session in Galveston!
Check out the highlights from Hannah’s senior session in Galveston!
Pleasure Pier Galveston Senior Session: Tiffany
Check out the highlights from Tiffany’s senior session in Galveston!
Check out the highlights from Tiffany’s senior session in Galveston!
Sunny SoCal Snapshots
Josh and I had such a great time visiting the LA area! Josh had the opportunity to attend NAMM, and in his words, he was "SO PUMPED" to see all of the products and have the chance to meet leaders in the industry. After the convention, my sweet friends came to meet us and keep me company while Josh went to day two, and we were classic tourists- spending our vacation finding the photo ops and good food, and we wouldn't have it any other way! LA, we'll be back- there's still so much more to see!
Josh and I had such a great time visiting the LA area! Josh had the opportunity to attend NAMM, and in his words, he was "SO PUMPED" to see all of the products and have the chance to meet leaders in the industry. After the convention, my sweet friends came to meet us and keep me company while Josh went to day two, and we were classic tourists- spending our vacation finding the photo ops and good food, and we wouldn't have it any other way! LA, we'll be back- there's still so much more to see!
As beautiful as California is, we are definitely glad to be back in hometown HOUSTON!
(PS- these are just snapshots from our trip, so none of these photos have been edited! They came straight from the camera. ;) Also! Some contributions from Megan! )
Enjoy!
Mikala
DAY 1- THE NAMM SHOW
“We LOVED the D’Addario booth! It was without a doubt one of the largest displays on the floor. This is Josh’s company, so it was cool to be proud of what your company produces! Also, look at this cool sign! I loved it, and I’m pretty positive this is how Josh approaches drums anyway, sooo there’s that. :)”
While browsing around the booths, we met the innovators of WTC, Welch Tuning Systems, Inc., who we hope to see doing big things in the future! They had such a cool new way to tune drums, which, I'm pretty sure Josh would be the spokesperson for, if they'd let him! After trying their system once, Josh was ready to buy it. BUT, they only had their prototype! We will definitely be looking out for their products! Josh also had the privilege of meeting Scott Johnson, who is a big deal in the percussion world! (Not pictured, he also was able to meet DW Drums' VP, John Good!)
DAY 2- VENICE BEACH
Once Megan and Jacobi arrived, I was ready to take on the town! We started in Venice Beach, and found this ADORABLE love wall on Abbot Kinne! I mean, like, it's freaking cute. We obviously had to take too many pictures. Who would we be if we didn't?
Oh, and Happy Australia Day, apparently?
We finally made it to the beach, and let's be real- what's better than a sunny day and a California beach? Meg just couldn't handle her excitement! LOL
DAY 3- HOLLYWOOD & DTLA
On our way to brunch at Commissary at the Line Hotel (BEAUTIFUL, btw. If you go, get the chorizoquiles!), we saw this fun wall by Chinese Laundry! And duh, we pulled over.
After brunch (we only took iPhone photos, sorry! But seriously, go to Commissary), we did a double decker bus tour! We were chauffeured around and had the wind in our hair. So worth the $25 to not have to drive ourselves, guys!! And we saw the Hollywood sign, which was probably the only thing on Josh's list!
After our tour, we headed over to the famous, Melrose St.! 1. It's Melrose St, so, duh. 2. We had to check Alfred Tea off our list and get the pink drink!
<That's us being followed by "paparazzi". And this is us taking pictures by this cute yellow gate! Which, so happens, to be the future location of Bumble! > LOL
We made it to Alfred and I got my pink drink (Basically a fancy strawberry milk, FYI.) But it was so cute! Also, everyone in the tea shop was basically staring and laughing at us becaue poor Josh was on the floor trying to get that picture of me and Jacobi. LOL I must say, I love how much LA loves pink. <3
After dinner at Taste on Melrose (also SO CUTE. We had the best waiter too, who knew exactly what Megan wanted when she pulled out a phone charger at the table. haha), we had to hit our last "must see" for the day, Urban Light. I'm so glad we waited until the lamp posts were lit to visit! Urban Light is an art installation outside of LACMA, and like most photo op locations, it was filled with couples taking engagement photos, girls in quinceanera dresses, families with their kids, and rando tourists, like ourselves!
Note to visitors, booties don't have much grip to allow you to swing from the lamp post like you may want to try! Just helping a sister out. ;)
...And then there were four
The Salinas family is growing, and we could not be more excited for our friends! Baby No.2 is due in March, and we can't wait to see if it is a boy or girl! Sam and Tito, we are thrilled to meet baby 2 and know they will have THE best parents. ;) Y'all can call us anytime for your family's pics!
The Salinas family is growing, and we could not be more excited for our friends! Baby No.2 is due in March, and we can't wait to see if it is a boy or girl! Sam and Tito, we are thrilled to meet Your littlest one in the spring, and we know they will have THE best parents. ;)
Ryan Family Vacation
We absolutely adored our time with the Ryan family! They decided to spend a relaxing weekend in Galveston (one of our most favorite places ever) for Fourth of July weekend, and I'm so glad they decided to take some photos of the family while they were down!
We absolutely adored our time with the Ryan family! They decided to spend a relaxing weekend in Galveston (one of our most favorite places ever) for Fourth of July weekend, and I'm so glad they decided to take some photos of the family while they were down!
The twins, Abby & Aiden, were absolute dolls, and Jake was a ball of energy and personality! Thank you, Amy, for giving us the opportunity to spend some time with your family!
Gabe & Brandy's Engagement
What a special day! Gabe surprised his girlfriend, Brandy, on Saturday with a photoshoot for their day date, but what she didn't know is that he had already planned to propose!
What a special day! Gabe surprised his girlfriend, Brandy, on Saturday with a photoshoot for their day date, but what she didn't know is that he had already planned to propose! We were so blessed and excited to have been part of this huge day for some of our greatest friends! We can't wait to see what's in store ahead! Love you guys!
