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Google Docs Wedding Planning GOLDMINE!

This is too good not to share! If you’re planning a wedding, (and you probably are, if you’re visiting our site!) you totally need to check out this resource.

Google Docs Wedding Templates

Here, you can find documents that will help you with your budget, wedding day schedule, addresses, seating charts…and so much more. So useful! I hope you enjoy!

Jolene and Cliff: The Engagement Session (Cedar Creek, Houston Heights, Heights Kroger, Houston, TX)

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!

jolene and cliff's engagement session at cedar creek in the heights, houston, tx

jolene and cliff's engagement session at cedar creek in the heights, houston, tx

jolene and cliff's engagement session at cedar creek in the heights, houston, tx

jolene and cliff's engagement session at cedar creek in the heights, houston, tx

jolene and cliff's engagement session at cedar creek in the heights, houston, tx

jolene and cliff's engagement session at cedar creek in the heights, houston, tx

jolene and cliff's engagement session at cedar creek in the heights, houston, tx

Family Portrait Session: The Dishongh Sisters

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:

the dishongh's sister portrait session at allen's landing on buffalo bayou in downtown houston, tx

family portrait session with the dishongh sisters at allen's landing on buffalo bayou downtown houston, tx

family portrait session with the dishongh sisters at allen's landing on buffalo bayou in downtown houston, tx

the dishongh sisters family portrait session at allen's landing buffalo bayou downtown houston, tx

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

Hey Ladies: We’re Having a Maternity Model Call!

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!

Amy & Todd: The Wedding (Aldersgate United Methodist Church, College Station, TX & Downtown 202, Bryan, TX)

amy and todd's wedding portraits in downtown bryan tx

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's wedding first look at aldersgate umc college station tx

amy and todd's wedding first look at aldersgate united methodist church college station texas

amy and todd's wedding first look at aldersgate umc college station tx

amy and todd's wedding first look at aldersgate united methodist church college station texas

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!

amy and todd's group photos on their wedding day in downtown bryan texas

amy and todd's bridal party group photos on their wedding day in downtown bryan tx

amy and todd's bridal party in a downtown bryan texas alley

amy with her wedding house party in downtown bryan texas

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!

amy and her house party throwing shoes in downtown bryan tx

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

amy's ring bearer before the wedding ceremony at aldersgate umc college station tx

amy's bridesmaid bouquets

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

amy and her bridesmaids praying before the wedding ceremony at aldersgate united methodist church college station texas

amy and her dad before walking down the aisle at amy and todd's wedding ceremony at aldersgate umc college station tx

amy and her father peeking in before walking down the aisle at amy and todd's wedding ceremony at aldersgate united methodist church college station texas

amy and todd's wedding ceremony at aldersgate umc college station tx

amy and todd at their wedding ceremony at aldersgate united methodist church college station texas

amy and todd after their wedding ceremony at aldersgate umc college station tx

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

amy and todd's wedding reception centerpiece at downtown 202 in downtown bryan texas

amy and todd's monogram light at their wedding reception in downtown 202 in downtown bryan tx

amy and todd's wedding cake at their wedding reception at downtown 202 in downtown bryan texas

amy and todd's cake and champagne at their wedding reception in downtown 202 in downtown bryan tx

Todd wins the prize for best face during cake time!

todd eating cake at amy and todd's wedding reception in downtown 202 in downtown bryan texas

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. :D

amy and todd's first dance in the bubbles at their wedding reception at downtown 202 in bryan tx

amy and todd's first dance at their wedding reception at downtown 202 in bryan texas

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

amy and todd in the photobooth at their wedding reception in downtown 202 in bryan texas

amy and todd in the photobooth at their wedding reception at downtown 202 in bryan tx

amy and her friends in the photobooth at amy and todd's wedding reception at downtown 202 in bryan tx

amy and todd's friends in the photobooth at their wedding reception at downtown 202 in bryan texas

The rest of the reception was a blast!

amy's sister allison dancing with her fiance at amy and todd's wedding reception at downtown 202 in bryan texas

guests at amy and todd's wedding reception at downtown 202 in bryan tx

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

amy and todd's rose petal exit from their wedding reception at downtown 202 in bryan texas

amy and todd's rose petal exit at their wedding ceremony at downtown 202 in bryan tx

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

Lindsey and Kyle: A Wintery Engagement (Market Square, Downtown Houston, TX)

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:

lindsey and kyle's christmas engagement session at warren's in market square in downtown houston, texas

lindsey and kyle's engagement session in the hotel icon parking garage at market square in downtown houston, tx

lindsey and kyle's engagement session in the hotel icon parking garage at market square in downtown houston, texas

lindsey and kyle arm wrestling during their engagement session at the hotel icon parking garage in market square in downtown houston, tx

lindsey and kyle's engagement session in market square downtown houston, texas

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

Holiday Order Deadline: December 15th

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!

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!

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.

sugar land christmas tree lighting choir at town center sugar land, tx

sugar land christmas tree lighting minute maid office in town square sugar land, tx

santa at the sugar land christmas tree lighting ceremony at town center sugar land, tx

the christmas tree at sugar land's christmas tree lighting in sugar land town square, sugar land, tx

snow flurry machine at sugar land's christmas tree lighting in sugar land town center, sugar land, texas

the christmas tree at sugar land town square's christmas tree lighting in sugar land, tx

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!

snow heart on my 1974 vw beetle in katy, tx

snow cones during houston's snow day in houston, texas

snow on puck's nose during houston's snow day in katy, tx

snow on our shed during houston's snow day in katy, tx

snow on the grass in our backyard in katy, texas

Last Call for Holiday Sessions!

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!

JD’s Weekend Pic(k): 11-08-09

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.

Houston Dynamo MLS playoff game against the Seattle Sounders Robertson Stadium 11-08-09.