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Downtown Discovery Green Houston Engagements: Courtney + McCae

Courtney & McCae, you guys are just ADORABLE, honestly!

Courtney contacted us to be the photographers for her wedding after a photography horror story where the previous photographer basically ghosted them after she paid her deposit. What a nightmare! It is stories like hers that inspire us even further to try and provide the best client experience that we can.

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Courtney & McCae, you guys are just ADORABLE, honestly!

Courtney contacted us to be the photographers for her wedding after a photography horror story where the previous photographer basically ghosted them after she paid her deposit. What a nightmare! It is stories like hers that inspire us even further to try and provide the best client experience that we can.

Courtney & McCae, although it was a tragic story that brought us together, we are SO glad and honored to be your photographers! The love that you two share with one another is apparent, and we love how much fun you two have just being together!

We cannot wait until your October wedding!

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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. :)

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

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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!

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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

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Nelly & Rene

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!

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

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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. ;)

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

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Jorge Proposed to 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.

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

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Baby Emerson

Happy one month birthday to baby Emerson!  This sweet little one has already grown from when we were able to take her portraits when she was just 2 weeks old! Baby Emmy, you are a lovely and beautiful little girl, and we pray the world for you and your wonderful parents!❤️

Happy one month birthday to baby Emerson!  This sweet little one has already grown from when we were able to take her portraits when she was just 2 weeks old! Baby Emmy, you are a lovely and beautiful little girl, and we pray the world for you and your wonderful parents!❤️

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Obi & Kelechi's Engagement Photos

What a beautiful couple! When Obi contacted us for photos, he said to me, "We already had engagement photos, and my fiancé looks gorgeous in them, but I just don't feel like myself. They came in and put powder all over my face, and I don't feel like I look like me. I'm not a pretty guy and want photos that are more casual, where I can feel like myself." We decided to do more urban feeling photos, and Obi, I hope we proved you wrong about yourself- you both ended up looking INCREDIBLE!

What a beautiful couple! When Obi contacted us for photos, he said to me, "We already had engagement photos, and my fiancé looks gorgeous in them, but I just don't feel like myself. They came in and put powder all over my face, and I don't feel like I look like me. I'm not a pretty guy and want photos that are more casual, where I can feel like myself." We decided to do more urban feeling photos, and Obi, I hope we proved you wrong about yourself- you both ended up looking INCREDIBLE! We've had people oooo-ing and ahhh-ing over your photos, asking if you both are models! You can see the love in both of your eyes, and we are so honored to have had even a small part in preserving these moments in your lives before becoming man and wife! 

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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!

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Year 1

On April 10, 2017, we celebrated our first anniversary! We decided to celebrate by vacationing at the gorgeous Hotel Galvez in Galveston, and then traveled to Dallas to stay at the Fairmont Hotel. It was a much needed vacation, and we had a blast playing with our new Nikon D7200!

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On April 10, 2017, we celebrated our first anniversary! We decided to celebrate by vacationing at the gorgeous Hotel Galvez in Galveston, and then traveled to Dallas to stay at the Fairmont Hotel. It was a much needed vacation, and we had a blast playing with our new Nikon D7200!

#MamaandPapaGForever #TeamG

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Brandon & TJ's Engagements

Brandon and TJ decided to have their photos done in their (and my) favorite Texas town, Galveston, where they both now live, work, and attend their local church. Their love for one another is undeniable, and their excitement and fun spirit was contagious the whole day. 

When Brandon spilled the beans to Josh that he was proposing to TJ, Josh jumped at the idea of being able to set up a shoot of our friends. I couldn't be more happy that we did!

Brandon and TJ decided to have their photos done in their (and my) favorite Texas town, Galveston, where they both now live, work, and attend their local church. Their love for one another is undeniable, and their excitement and fun spirit was contagious the whole day. 

TJ also endearingly themed each mini session after songs from Brandon's album! We love you guys! Check out their session! 

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