Katie + Sam

Katie and Sam were wed on a beautiful December evening. A few months ago when Katie was planning her wedding, she reached out to me and asked me to be a part of it as her wedding photographer. I was honored that she trusted me to take pictures on her big day. This girl has a good eye for art, so it really meant a lot when she thought I was the gal for the job. During that time I was not sure if I was going to be able to be in Houston during her wedding; we were suppose to have arrived in Costa Rica around September if you remember correctly. But God was looking out for Katie and our plans got delayed until January. It was a privilege to have been able to document Sam and Katie’s wedding day. 

 

Katie and Sam decided to have a beautiful ceremony in Huntsville’s First United Methodist church. The sanctuary was filled with a Christmas spirit that best represented this time of year. During the day, Katie was getting ready in what was to be her new home. I noticed that her bridesmaids were all wearing white and when I asked her what this meant she sweetly replied that she wanted her bridal party to represent holiness and purity. Though Katie’s wedding was small and simple, it was the definition of elegance at its finest. There were no screaming colors trying to grab your attention; the details were magnified through the personality of the bride and groom. It truly was a family event. “It was a team effort,” Katie says. “Everyone, one both sides of the family, came together and helped.”

 

Katie is not the type of girl that likes attention to herself, but through her story, on her wedding day, many hearts were touched. Sam and Katie are both going to conquer the hearts of many with their kindness and their love for Jesus. I am sure of it! So here it is, their big day in a summary of pictures:

 

Venue: First United Methodist; Huntsville

Flowers: Lauren Simmons

Church Coordinator: Mary Ellen Sims

Wedding coordinator: Amber Diershaw + Hannah Powell

Wedding Skirt: Asos.com

Wedding shoes: Zara

Reception: Chi Alpha House

Hair + Make-up- Amber Diershaw

 





Stephanie Jerez

I am behind on my blogging due to being uber busy packing and enjoying quality time with friends and family before we move to Costa Rica and Chile. So today I have a special treat, but it's kinda late for graduations. Stephanie Jerez is an education major and has graduated from University of Houston! She is a one of a kind woman and I am sure she will make a great impact in the next generation!

 

Yusuf

 

Yet another indoor session on the blog! 

I love having friends from all cultures. I met Ilknur at a friends baby shower one day and completely fell in love with her kindness and personality. I hadn't seen her throughout her whole pregnancy and this week I went to say goodbye before I depart to Chile. Her son, Yusuf is already 3 months old! I hate to miss so many memories of people I wish I was closer to, but in the end I know I am privileged to live the life I do. Ilknur and her husband are from Turkey, she has a bachelor’s in early developmental education and is currently pursuing her master’s degree! She is a kind and gentle soul. She says that Yusuf makes her smile every day. She loves motherhood. We had a sweet time together in  which Ilknur and I just chatted, took some candid pictures and talked about our lives and family. It is incredible how similar we really are no matter where we come from. Enjoy this indoor session :)