Mikala Garcia 6/20/20 Mikala Garcia 6/20/20

Cleveland, TX Backyard Wedding: Summer + David

From engagements, to bridals, to their special wedding day, everything was always vibrant, fun, and unique to them! And let me assure you, this was not your typical backyard wedding… This, instead, was a hand crafted, uniquely designed, and sentimental affair.

It was such a joy to have been able to work with Summer & David throughout the year!

From engagements, to bridals, to their special wedding day, everything was always vibrant, fun, and unique to them!

Summer and David got married in Cleveland, TX, not far outside of the Houston or Beaumont area, on her family’s property- right where she grew up! Now let me assure you, this was not your typical backyard wedding… This, instead, was a hand crafted, uniquely designed, and sentimental affair. You see, this is the same spot where Summer’s grandparents made their vows, so it was very important to her to be able to follow in their footsteps. From the custom crafted arch put together by her family, to the lemon tree that they planted for their unity ceremony, every detail was personalized.

Crazy enough, this wasn’t even their original plan! COVID-19 (drat COVID) caused this couple to pivot from their original plan of a traditional church wedding to this beautiful outdoor affair, but if you ask me, it couldn’t have been a more perfect day! And Summer was full of surprises, she even changed her wedding dress and shocked her bridesmaids at the big reveal. You can see their love and excitement below! ;)

Mikala Garcia 12/30/19 Mikala Garcia 12/30/19

Webster, TX Family Session: Garcia Family

Everyone loves a good family session around Christmastime, including us! The Garcia family was gorgeous and so easy to work with- even with 5 kiddos!

Challenger Seven Park, a personal favorite, was a perfect backdrop for their session and never disappoints! The day was perfect, the smiles were golden, and the rest is history. Check out their session!

Mikala Garcia 12/20/19 Mikala Garcia 12/20/19

Urban Downtown Houston Engagements: Kassie + Ryan

Kassie & Ryan were sooo cuteee, y’all!

We chose downtown Houston as the location for their portraits- Kassie wanted something a little city-feeling, and as we explored, we found some great spots along the way! We ended the session on top of a garage rooftop at sunset to put the icing on the cake of their killer urban session. Kassie’s outfit was perfect for upcoming NYE, and we can’t wait to celebrate their wedding at The Springs- Wallisville later this year!

Urban Downtown Houston Engagements: Kassie + Ryan

Kassie & Ryan were sooo cuteee, y’all!

Mikala Garcia 10/26/19 Mikala Garcia 10/26/19

Ashelynn Manor Bridal Session: Courtney

We can finally share Courtney’s gorgeous Ashelynn Manor bridal session!

To say that Courtney is a stunning bride is an understatement, but see for yourself!

We can finally share Courtney’s gorgeous Ashelynn Manor bridal session!

To say that Courtney is a stunning bride is an understatement, but see for yourself!

Mikala Garcia 10/12/19 Mikala Garcia 10/12/19

Elegant Citadel Houston Bridal Session: Karla

TODAY, Karla is a MARRIED woman, and we can share her BREATHTAKING bridal portraits!

Honestly, Karla looked like an absolute angel/supermodel/celebrity through her entire session.

TODAY, Karla is a MARRIED woman, and we can share her BREATHTAKING bridal portraits!

Honestly, Karla looked like an absolute angel/supermodel/celebrity through her entire session. Josh was just floored by how beautiful the images turned out for DAYS after (and he was the primary photographer! lol). We took her photos at her gorgeous reception venue, The Citadel Houston, and man did it blow us away. Between the marble white floors and the floor to ceiling windows, we truly felt that we were in a castle, and that Karla was the princess!

Karla, we hope that you are fully soaking today in. Enjoy all the love, celebrate with your friends and family, and go home to your HUSBAND!

Mikala Garcia 8/17/19 Mikala Garcia 8/17/19

Bandera Hill Country Bridal Session: Jamee

TODAY IS THE DAY!

Hugest congratulations to Travis and Jamee, and we FINALLY can share her absolutely stunning bridal portraits!

TODAY IS THE DAY!

Hugest congratulations to Travis and Jamee, and we FINALLY can share her absolutely stunning bridal portraits! Jamee & Travis got married today at Travis’ family’s Texas hill country ranch in Bandera, so that is where we collectively chose to do Jamee’s session.

Jamee found the Silver Spur Dance Hall Ruins on the outskirts of Bandera, TX, and we couldn’t have chosen a cooler spot for her, even if we did have to hop a barricade to get to it! Not only was the architecture great for portraits, but the building itself came with history- a classic country dance hall that burned down in the 60s now serves as the backdrop of modern day portraiture.

Jamee & Travis, congratulations! Travis, you got a stunner!

Mikala Garcia 7/10/19 Mikala Garcia 7/10/19

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!

Mikala Garcia 6/19/19 Mikala Garcia 6/19/19

Antique Rose Emporium Wedding: Whitney + Kanaan

Whitney & Kanaan had one of the sweetest wedding days of all time.

I’m truly not kidding when I say this!

Whitney & Kanaan had one of the sweetest wedding days of all time.

I’m truly not kidding when I say this!

From the time we walked out of the car, I could feel that it would be a perfect and peace filled day. There are some wedding days that feel rushed with a hint of anxious energy, and this was just not one of them! Everyone was so calm and happy, not once did I see anyone frantically rushing to get dressed or to get the reception area set up!

Whitney & Kanaan chose the Antique Rose Emporium as their venue, and it absolutely floored us with its charm. If you are looking for a classic chapel or a garden style wedding, this is 100% the place for you! The Rose Emporium was so unique and unlike any other venue we had seen or been to before, and a photographer’s dream! So many areas to take gorgeous portraits, and we did our best to hit as many gorgeous spots as possible. So glad Whitney & Kanaan were willing to take extra time to enjoy golden hour and the sun setting to get in some extra portraits! They were so natural with one another, and it really allowed their personalities to shine through and add extra beauty to an already perfect scene. :)

On top of the adorable venue (and couple), some of our favorite elements were the personal touches that the couple added to their day. Whitney’s dress, for example, was actually her mother’s vintage wedding dress. The first look with dad was so sweet, as she said, “look familiar?” as dad walked her way! Kanaan also went the extra mile with the cake toppers! At first look, one would think that the bride’s cake topper is just an adorable wooden bride and groom, but Kanaan actually had the toppers made custom to be replications of himself and Whitney! And I can’t forget the groom’s cake! Kanaan hand created the topper to be a wedding ceremony with comic book character guests. And of course, Stan Lee was officiating. ;)

They ended their day with a fun sparkler exit, and we didn’t even have to prompt him to dip and kiss his new bride before they drove off!

All in all, Mr. & Mrs. Windham, your day was perfect and we wish you decades of happiness, centered around Jesus. <3

Mikala Garcia 6/1/19 Mikala Garcia 6/1/19

The Meekermark Houston Wedding: Shannon + Andres

Shannon and Andy had such a wonderful wedding day!

Shannon, being a former photographer, chose The Meekermark as her venue because of all the beautiful natural lighting, large windows, and the gorgeous outdoor chapel for the ceremony. And boy, it is stunning!

Shannon and Andy had such a wonderful wedding day!

But we live in Houston, the town of unpredictable weather (Houstonians, you know!), and it rained. It rained all morning and afternoon; we held out hope that it would clear up, but it rained until after the ceremony began. Where some brides may have had a meltdown, Shannon did not let this weather nuisance phase her and ruin her special day. She took the rain with stride, and calmly had her wedding party move the ceremony indoors! Although it was not her ideal situation, nobody would have ever known by her smile and bright demeanor.

Shannon and Andy had a ceremony centered around their relationship with Jesus, and you could tell that they have a plan to keep Him the center of their marriage. As their family and Lakewood family surrounded them, they worshiped, prayed, and smiled their way to being pronounced man & wife. The love in the room was thick, and we could tell that Shannon & Andy have such a magnificent future ahead of them!

Shannon & Andy, keep your marriage centered on the one that IS love, and you will have years of goodness ahead of you! We hope we can keep in touch, and see ya at Lakewood soon! ;)

Mikala Garcia 1/12/19 Mikala Garcia 1/12/19

Northgate Country Club Houston Winter Wedding: Kathleen + Waylon

I could tell before the wedding day that Kathleen was going to be so much fun when she told me that she had lined up a few surprises for her husband-to-be. Her surprises did not disappoint!

We were so happy to have been able to be part of Kathleen' & Waylon’s wedding day!

I must say, Kathleen’s wedding photographer story started out as a tragic one. She and Waylon had a photographer lined up and paid the deposit, and the month before the wedding, for one reason or another, the photographer backed out. (PS- It wasn’t us!) She reached out asking if we were available for her holiday season wedding, and lo and behold, we were!

I could tell before the wedding day that Kathleen was going to be so much fun when she told me that she had lined up a few surprises for her husband-to-be. Her surprises did not disappoint! First, she planned a “fake first look”. If you haven’t seen one of these before, it’s basically when you trick your fiance into believing that they will do a first look with you, then you dress up their best man in a wedding dress. You’ll have to look at the pictures to really see how ridiculous Waylon’s best friend looked in a wedding dress! Secondly, Waylon is a HUGE LSU fan, so naturally, she had to prank him a little, being an Aggie fan, herself. Though the cake looked unsuspecting at first glance, Waylon was in for a surprise when he cut into his cake. Kudos, Kathleen, for pulling off these little pranks!

All in all, Kathleen & Waylon had a wonderful wedding day, and we wish them many years of happiness ahead!

Mikala Garcia 12/21/18 Mikala Garcia 12/21/18

Union Station Houston Wedding: Kelley + Jorge

Kelley & Jorge’s wedding day was an absolute dream, I tell you.

Everything was gorgeous, the party never died, and most importantly, the fairytale princess married her Prince Charming in a wedding that only dreams can imagine. <3

Josh and I were lucky (blessed) enough to be granted the privilege of helping to document this sweet couple’s love from the proposal to the day that they drove away as man and wife. Wedding days can be stressful, but if they were stressed, we couldn’t tell. Their calm, cool, and collected demeanor helped to make our “job” easy from day one, and that same peace that we felt with them leading up to the day of the wedding only continued throughout their absolutely beautiful wedding day.

Kelley & Jorge’s wedding day was an absolute dream, I tell you.

The ceremony focused on a scripture that Josh and I hold dearly in our own marriage- “What God has joined together, let no man separate.” Every detail was perfectly coordinated, every flower perfectly arranged, and OMG THE RECEPTION Y’ALL. Stepping into the impeccably decorated Union Station was like stepping into a real-life fairytale.

Everything was gorgeous, the party never died, and most importantly, the fairytale princess married her Prince Charming in a wedding that only dreams can imagine. <3

Check out their highlight gallery for proof!