Landa Park Engagements: Kendall + Blake
Kendall and Blake live in New Braunfels, which happens to be a gorgeous location for an engagement shoot! We chose Landa Park, and the diverse scenery, beautiful park, changing leaves, and breathtaking, hill-country, landscape serve as a stunning backdrop. We look forward to celebrating their wedding with them in June!
Our first encounter with this lovely couple was a wedding that we were photographing (check it out here!), where Kendall was a bridesmaid. Kendall and Blake are naturals in front of the camera, making it a breeze to capture their unique energy during their engagements. Kendall and Blake live in New Braunfels, which happens to be a gorgeous location for an engagement shoot! We chose Landa Park, and the diverse scenery, beautiful park, changing leaves, and breathtaking, hill-country, landscape serve as a stunning backdrop. We look forward to celebrating their wedding with them in June!
Webster, TX Family Session: The Co Sisters
**“The Codashians”, as we call them.**
**“The Codashians”, as we call them.**
These two sweet & sassy sisters contacted us so that they could surprise their parents with canvas prints for Christmas from their secret “sister session”. We have watched Meaghan and Morgan grow as we have worked with the church youth group, and boy are they a BLAST to work with!
Not only are they beautiful, but they can laugh on command! (#winning) If you don’t know these two, you should get to know them- they will brighten up your day every time.
Milam Family Thanksgiving
Check out the highlights from our Thanksgiving in San Antonio!
Check out the highlights from our Thanksgiving in San Antonio!
Urban Downtown Houston Couples Session: Tyara + Michael
Check out the highlights from Tyara & Michael’s session in Houston!
Check out the highlights from Tyara & Michael’s session in Houston!
Webster, TX 1st Birthday: Amelie
Check out the highlights from Amelie’s 1st birthday session in Webster!
Check out the highlights from Amelie’s 1st birthday session in Webster!
Houston Maternity Session: Laurielle
Check out the highlights from Laurielle’s maternity session in Houston!
Check out the highlights from Laurielle’s maternity session in Houston!
Houston Maternity Session: Melitza
Check out the highlights from Melitza’s maternity session in Houston!
Check out the highlights from Melitza’s maternity session in Houston!
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!
Emmy's 7 Month Update
It's been so fun to watch little Emmy and her bubbly personality grow! We had the pleasure to take some 7 month progress pictures of her, and in the words of Josh, "She is such a DOLL!" And once you see her pictures, I don't think there will be any disputing that!
It's been so fun to watch little Emmy and her bubbly personality grow! We had the pleasure to take some 7 month progress pictures of her, and in the words of Josh, "She is such a DOLL!" And once you see her pictures, I don't think there will be any disputing that!
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
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
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!
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!
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
...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. ;)
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!
Micale's Maternity Photos
Baby Ellison is well on her way, hopefully to be expected this week, and we are so excited! Micale said that she went back and forth between whether she wanted maternity photos or not, and I must say, I'm glad she decided to have some taken before it was too late!
Baby Ellison is well on her way, hopefully to be expected this week, and we are so excited! Micale said that she went back and forth between whether she wanted maternity photos or not, and I must say, I'm glad she decided to have some taken before it was too late! We did the session for Micale and Brett in their home, since we didn't know if she would still be on bed rest, AND 38 weeks along isn't the most comfortable state to be roaming local parks. I hope you agree with us in saying that the final results were stunning!
Micale, you and Brett are going to be incredible parents, and we can't wait to meet Baby E this week! :D
Juarez Family Photos
Annie and I have been coworkers for just over three years now, and before Josh and I even began our official photography business, she was one of the first people that was interested in having photos done! Needless to say, we were ecstatic when my she let me know that she and Jose wanted family photos this summer!
Annie and I have been coworkers for just over three years now, and before Josh and I even began our official photography business, she was one of the first people that was interested in having photos done! Needless to say, we were ecstatic when my she let me know that she and Jose wanted family photos this summer!
Annie and I went back and forth about where would be the best place for them, and what style of photos she wanted- Galveston or Houston? Urban or woodsy?Ultimately, I think we picked just the right spot. :)
We decided to try out Buffalo Bayou Park, right north of downtown Houston, where we were able to find the best of both worlds! A lush spot, right in the middle of the city, Buffalo Bayou Park allowed to get both great skyline pictures and photos in nature, and have fun while doing so! It was a great opportunity to explore one of Houston's gems, and it was evident that Justin and Sophia (and Jordan, the lovable French bulldog!) all loved the park as well.
Annie and Jose, I hope you love your pictures as much as we do! Anytime you want more family photos, we're totally in! :)
