The Peach Orchard Houston Wedding: Melissa + Joe

This couple could NOT have picked a more beautiful venue for their shoot! The Peach Orchard is brimming with lovely backdrops and dazzling scenery. Melissa and Joe are super sweet and easy-going, giving off a calm excitement that shines through in their photographs. The classy, modern, décor gave this shoot an elegant and upscale vibe.

We can’t wait to revisit The Peach Orchard for future weddings!

Clay Family Eastern Glades Engagements: Courtney + Tacho

Clay Family Eastern Glades Engagements: Courtney + Tacho

It was a privilege to shoot Courtney and Tacho’s engagement at Clay Family Eastern Glades in Memorial Park. Huge thanks to Instagram for connecting us to this fun, photogenic, couple who was super easy to work with. We wish them all the best on their destination wedding in San Diego, and are looking forward to future sessions after they tie the knot!

Downtown Houston Engagements: Samantha + Jimbo

Samantha and Jimbo have been together for TEN YEARS! We are so excited for them to be officially tying the knot and living their lives as husband and wife.

When Samantha was trying to plan her session, we wanted to find somewhere that looked a little Houston, but also somewhere that wasn’t just concrete buildings. We settled on Sam Houston Park downtown, and it was so beautiful. This secluded, green, park-paradise is in the middle of downtown, surrounded by the sky scrapers and highways, but you feel as though you aren’t even in the city anymore! We wanted to incorporate the skyline into some of the photos to give a more urban vibe, since Sam said that previously their photos had all been more forest-y. After Sam Houston Park, we made our way to a rooftop, where we were able to get more of the skyline and truly rep Houston in their Astros jerseys.

All-in-all, everyone had a great time, and we were glad that Sam reached out so that we could meet this fun couple!

Oyster Creek Sugarland Engagement: Ariel + Mat

It was so cool to meet up with Ariel after like, what, 12 years?! Ariel and I (Mikala) went to middle and high school together! After graduation, I moved to Houston, and you know how that goes. BUT, when Ariel reached out to us to do some fun/casual engagements for them, we were thrilled and gave a resounding “Absolutely!” Ariel chose Oyster Creek Park in Sugarland, and we all braved the Texas summer heat like troopers to get these gorgeous photos of them both. :)

We are excited for them and their future together, and can’t wait to see photos from their destination wedding in Mexico this fall! (PS- if the hotel’s photographer somehow goes MIA, call us, we’ll be there on the next flight!)

Enjoy!

Downtown Houston Couple's Anniversary: Jade + Buddy

We absolutely love sessions with Jade & Buddy! Not only are they our friends, but they are just so much fun to work with. Jade asked if we had any suggestions for locations and feels for their session, and totally trusted us to craft something beautiful and memorable for them. (THANKS, JADE!!) I, personally, love the city vibe, so we ran with it and explored downtown!

Jade & Buddy, thank you for trusting us with your photos, and congratulations on your anniversary!

Check out the documentary of our exploration! :D

Minute Maid Park Houston Engagements: Amanda + Justin

THIS has been one of the coolest engagement sessions that we have been able to be part of! Here’s the scoop:

When we met Amanda, she let us know that she had a surprise for Justin, so we had to meet in secret without him. As it turns out, Justin is a BIG TIME Astros fan (a long with many native Houstonians), and she had a little somethin’ up her sleeve, to say the least. When she said that she wanted to do the photos INSIDE the stadium, uhhhh we’re in, obviously!

Amanda told Justin that they would be able to do some of their engagement shoot outside of Minute Maid Park to accommodate his love of the Astros, and that they could wear wear their custom jerseys. He obviously agreed, but openly told us that he was surprised when she didn’t mention bringing other outfits. Funny story, Justin actually joked about breaking into the stadium as we were walking outside, before he knew he was going in! Amanda spilled the beans, and to say that Justin was in shock and ecstatic would be an understatement.

We were able to take and document their stadium tour, and take photos on the field- so cool! And the tour guides even went to the scoreboard and changed the score to their wedding date for their save the date.

Overall, Amanda, ya did good, girl! We can’t wait for your wedding this summer!

Out Under the Trees Angleton Engagements: Rebecca + Juan

Check out the highlights from Rebecca & Juan’s engagement session at Out Under the Trees in Angleton!

Webster, TX 1st Birthday: Amelie

Check out the highlights from Amelie’s 1st birthday session in Webster!

Galveston Senior Session: Hannah

Check out the highlights from Hannah’s senior session in Galveston!

Our 2nd Anniversary!

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April 10, 2018 marked our second year as husband and wife! Our celebration included a stay at the immaculate Hotel Alessandra, a movie date, massages and relaxation time at Fiori Day Spa, being chauffeured in a Maserati (SO FREAKING COOL) to dinner at the impeccable Potente Restaurant in downtown Houston, brunch at Bosscat Kitchen & Libations, which is now one of our favorite brunch spots, and ultimately, just enjoying each other's company. :) Also, we couldn't celebrate a milestone without some pictures, so in true Josh & Mikala fashion, we set up our tripod for some fancy selfies. ;) 

Josh said it so well in his Facebook post when he said, "We're new to the married club and know it's only been two years, but we're here to stay. Here's to many more."

^^^AWWWW, I LOVE YOU BABE!^^^

We are proud of how far we've come in our marriage, and are excited to see where God takes us in the future, and can't wait to share highlights of our life with you! Before you look at our adorable (am I biased?) photos, I'll leave you with this scripture that we had engraved into Josh's wedding band, and we do not take lightly:

"So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate." Matthew 19:6

Mika & James' Wedding

Mika (Meek-a, I've got your back, girl- I understand the struggle lol) and James were just the absolute sweetest couple! They had their very intimate ceremony and reception at an adorable Heights area Airbnb on December 30, right before the new year, and boy, we couldn't think of a better way to start the new year than married to your best friend! The place was all smiles, and a few tears as sweet Mika and James said their "I do"'s, and tied blue ribbon around each others' fingers to signify their promise to love and cherish each other through the good and the bad, through sickness and in health. I am positive this meant more to this couple than we realized at the time. Mika surprised us after the ceremony by taking off her beautiful wig to reveal that she, herself, was going through chemotherapy treatments. And if you spot "Lambie" in the photos instead of a bouquet, just smile for Mika- we learned that he was a gift from James while she was in the hospital, and their "child" had to be part of this incredibly special day for the two of them. :) Based on the joy and peace that radiated from their faces all morning, we never would imagined what this strong couple has already faced together, and pray for a full recovery for beautiful Mika, and an abundantly blessed marriage for her and James. May you both always keep the hope, faith, and joy that we experienced from you on your wedding day, and may you continue to grow together for many years to come!

Much love,
Mikala & Josh

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Willhoite Family Session

Christmas Mini Sessions!

This was our first year of mini sessions, and it is safe to say, we had a blast! We were able to spend time with so many wonderful families, and had so much fun getting to know our new clients and take more lovely photos of our previous clients. Needless to say, this year's minis were a huge success, and I can't wait to start planning for more minis in the future! 

We hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas, and enjoy some highlights from our beautiful families!

Merry Christmas! 
Josh & Mikala

Colbert Family Session

Diedra & Deoh'Andre

So many congratulations to Diedra & Deoh'Andre on their recent engagement! This sweet couple was such fun to work with, and Diedra's lively spirit definitely brightened our day. :) Diedra decided that she wants a rustic theme for their September 2018 wedding, so the gardens and greenery of Hermann Park helped to fulfill the nature filled vision that she had for their portraits. Diedra & Deoh'Andre, you guys look spectacular, and we can't wait until next September! Many blessings to you both!

Mikala & Josh

Angela & Mike

Having been victims of the floodwaters of Hurricane Harvey in August, Angela and Mike made the decision to have an intimate family wedding, in order to focus their attention on rebuilding their damaged home. On November 4, 2017, their plans came to fruition, and they had such a beautiful ceremony at Helen's Gardens in League City! This fun couple truly made it a day that reflected their fun and light personalities, and Mike kept everybody rolling the whole afternoon with his quick wit. Before the wedding, Mike described the day as being "the happiest day of his life", and based on the ear to ear smiles on both of their faces, I don't doubt for a minute that his words were true. :)

Although the rain cut us a little short, their wedding day was absolutely gorgeous, and their love for one another was so evident and undeniable.

Angela & Mike, we hope that you had such a wonderful first Thanksgiving as husband and wife, and many, many more blessed holidays to come!

Mikala & Josh

Nelly & Rene

Hi friends, Mikala here! I'd like to welcome you to my very first solo session! :D As most of you know, Josh is our primary photographer, so when Nelly reached out about having photos done after their small civil ceremony on a day that Josh was out of town, I must say- my nerves were really working! I am ECSTATIC that I said yes, because Nelly & Rene were the perfect couple to work with! The love that they had for each other radiated from their smiles, Rene knew just how to make Nelly laugh, and they looked just incredible, which made for simply stunning photos! I promise, I asked them at least five times if they had modeled before, because they just looked so natural in front of the camera!

Nelly & Rene, I'm so glad that you guys decided to skip the Astros celebration parade and celebrate your love for one another instead!!  May you continue to love each other deeply, make each other laugh, and have a beautiful life together! 

Much love, 
Mikala

Azzams in the Pumpkin Patch!

We had such a fun time at the pumpkin patch with Brittany, Mitch, and their two cuties, Cooper & Brielle at their mini session! Cooper was SO GOOD at saying "Cheese!" We have to give him major kudos there, for sure. ;)

The Azzams are such a beautiful family, and we hope to be part of many memory making moments in the future! Everyone enjoy!

-Mikala & Josh

The Ellisons' Little Pumpkin!

Let me first say, we have absolutely loved being able to see little Emmy grow! (even if it only has been 3 months! haha) This little pumpkin was simply adorable in her strawberry costume, and in the words of Josh, "What. A. Doll!" You know you can't deny it! 

Micale, sorry that Emmy just refused to smile for us, but that makes her no less precious! I mean look at that little sleeping angel! We can't wait to see this precious little face again soon!

Happy three months, little Emmy! Mikala & Josh love you! :D

Check out their mini session at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Pearland, TX!

Jorge Proposed to Kelley!

When Josh asked me if I'd be open to shooting a proposal last Friday night, I was thrilled. Let me be honest, I love being part of proposals! The anticipation, the surprise, knowing the secret that the soon to be fiancée has no idea about, the giddy excitement afterward- JUST LOVE. The second reason for my excitement was that the planned proposal was in the same spot that Josh had proposed just two years ago, the romantic and majestic Houston Waterwall. So there we were, anxiously awaiting the arrival of Jorge and the unsuspecting Kelley.

The scene was set, the crowds had cleared, and in that moment when they walked up the steps, the only people in the world were Jorge and Kelley. Jorge dropped to his knee asking for Kelley to share the rest of her life with him, his face radiating with the elation of hearing her response. 

Jorge and Kelley, we are SO excited for the road ahead for you both, and can't wait to see the rest of your story unfold! Thank you for letting be part of such an enormous moment for you both! 

-Mikala & Josh