Jolene and Cliff had an awesome wedding this past Saturday! We have a ton of great photos from the day, but for now, I just have to show you their engagement session.

We spent a little time with Jolene and Cliff at a great bar in the heights, Cedar Creek, then went in for a quick trip to Kroger. Here’s a little peek into our fun!

I know we say this all the time, but JD and I really had a blast with these girls. I don’t think we went more than 30 seconds without a laugh or giggle! Just like we like it! Here’s a peek into our fun time with Tracy, Grace, and Olivia:

Thank you ladies for a fabulous session! And thank you Lauren and Chase for helping them find us!

You know that we offer outstanding photography for weddings and families, but we don’t want to stop there! We’d like to expand our portfolio to include maternity photography, so we’re in search of up to 3 pregnant women to be our spokesmodels. Here are the details:

You:
-Are a pregnant woman between 5-8 months at the time of session. (The session should take place in January or February at our mutual convenience.)
-Do not have to be “model perfect.” Our clients are real people-we want our portfolio to reflect that! We do, however, want you to be confident and proud of your pregnant body!
-Want to have a remarkable, fun maternity photo session, and want photos that will reflect your personality-not just a belly!

You will get:
-A complimentary session in your home, our home, or a public location in the Katy/Houston area.
-A complimentary $50 credit that applies to our prints and products.
-A 25% discount on prints and products from your session.
-The opportunity for a discounted First Year Plan for your baby and/or family portrait sessions.
-The appreciation and adoration of JD and Jessica!

If you’d like to sign up as a maternity model, please contact us at info@snaptacularphotos.com to let us know you’re interested!

Brace yourselves, Amy and Todd gave us a whole lot of awesome to pack into one blog post! Shooting their wedding was an absolute joy. It was a gorgeous day, and there were so many wonderfully fun people there to share it with them. It’s been such a delight for us to look back on the day through our photos-and now it’s your turn!

Amy and Todd decided to do a first look before the ceremony. It was such a special moment, and we’re so glad that we were a part of it!

Amy and Todd were SO SMART, because by doing a first look before the ceremony (and leaving lots of time to play with), we were able to head to downtown Bryan for some superfun group shots!

I love this photo in particular for so many reasons. 1) JD’s camera seems to be in serious danger. 2) Amy has awesome aim. 3) I can’t seem to find all the shoes that should be there-you try!

Back at the church, the ring bearer did what ring bearers do best-he entertained the ladies!

Before long, it was time for the ceremony to get started. A quick prayer, then things started really moving!

They had their reception at Downtown 202 in downtown Bryan, and it was full of great details:

Todd wins the prize for best face during cake time!

The bubbles got a little out of control during the first dance! This photo was made possible by Amy’s friends, who I recruited to blow bubbles in front of my camera.

The photobooth was a big hit, but really, could you expect anything else?

The rest of the reception was a blast!

At the end of the night, Amy and Todd made their escape through rose petals!

Amy and Todd, you just plain ROCK. We’re so proud to have photographed your amazing wedding day!

Want more Amy and Todd?
Amy & Todd’s Grocery Store Engagement Session
Amy & Todd: The Bridal Session

I think we picked the coldest, windiest day of the season to take photos with Lindsey and Kyle! It was sooo cold, but they handled it like pros! I, on the other hand, looked like the Michelin man with my huge coat and hair flying everywhere! But even with the weather, we had an outstanding session with these two. The weather even inspired a fun little trip into Hotel Icon’s fancy-schmancy parking garage! Check out the awesomeness here:

Thank you for being your amazing selves, Lindsey and Kyle!

The Christmas season is in full swing, and that means everyone’s thinking about taking care of their gift list! If you’re thinking of making it a Snaptacular Christmas, please be sure to get your print order in by Tuesday, December 15th so that we’ll have enough time to process your order and get it to you in time for Christmas!

Happy Holidays from your favorite photographers, JD and Jessica!

Last week, JD and I really got into the Christmas spirit! We had a Christmas tree lighting, and a rare moment in Houston-a day of SNOW!

On Thursday, we went back to our old neighborhood of Sugar Land to photograph the Christmas tree lighting for the city.

The very next day, we had snow! I don’t think I’ve ever seen snow in Houston like this in my life. We usually get wimpy flakes that melt as soon as they hit the ground, but these stuck! We had snowmen and even snowy roofs the next day!

If you’re planning on taking holiday portraits with us, the time to book is now! Really, like right this second!

This coming weekend is your last chance to take weekend portraits with us if you want to get them done before the holidays. We have spots open on both the 14th and 15th. The absolute last day to take advantage of our holiday special is November 19th! That’s just over a week from today.

Here’s a reminder of what our holiday special is all about…and what’s slipping away fast!

Who: You, your family, your husband/wife, your best friend!
What: A super fun lifestyle portrait session with JD and Jessica!
When: 11/14, 11/15, 11/16, 11/17, 11/18, 11/19
Where: A location of your choice within the Houston area (we have lots of great ideas, too!)
What you’ll get: 50-custom designed holiday cards and 1-8×10. (A $125 value!)
How much: $250

Contact us to schedule your session today!

Another busy weekend under our belt. We had a great time at the Guy Expo, a wedding shower, An Aeros game, A Birthday, A Dynamo playoff game, and family visits. My Weekend Pic(k) this week comes from the Dynamo’s playoff game against the Seattle Sounders. Sorry Drew but our Dynamo pulled it off in overtime 1-0; I still love the Price is Right.

JD and I absolutely fell in love with Beth, Sam, and their families. Theirs is a wedding that stands out as so completely genuine, family driven, and wonderfully laid back. We found out that we were their only hired vendor-everything else was created by their family and friends. That is just so remarkable to us, not just because we are honored that they chose us to photograph their wedding, but because it is so special to see a couple that is fortunate enough to have such generous and talented family and friends come together to create a beautiful wedding. Read on to see the lovely day that was made by the people who love Beth and Sam!

Beth’s best friend did her makeup.

We did a mini bridal session with Beth before the ceremony started.

One of Beth’s brothers sang a moving acoustic version of Jars of Clay-I Want To Fall In Love With You. I could have listened to him all day!

Let me tell you about this cake. It was made by one of Beth’s brothers and totally cute. Look at the grass! and the Oreo dirt! and the perfect butterflies and pearls! AND it was delicious.

The same brother who made the cake (and the food) is a Starbucks barista, so he made his own version of Frappuccino punch for the wedding, and a special orange cream Frappe just for Sam, which made an appearance in the photobooth.

By the way, the photobooth was just as excellent as ever!

Sam did an excellent photobomb on Beth and her brother.

Beth made the most awesome faces all day. This is one of my favorites!

I love the variety of cans that Beth and Sam had on their getaway car.

And they’re off!

Beth and Sam, we think you and your families are totally awesome. We had a blast working with you two, and we hope you enjoy this peek into your day!