Melissa + Erwing Wedding

What does Nicaragua and the Philippines have in common? I’ll tell you with pictures.

Erwing and Missy met a few years ago when Missy decided to go to Nicaragua for work. Little did she know in 2014 that she was to fall madly in love with Erwing (from Nicaragua) and that she was going to be in a long distance relationship for a year and half only to realize the inevitable; they were meant to be together.

This began a journey for both of them as they navigated through the U.S system delays and Nicaragua’s socio-political crisis. It was, indeed, a hard patch, but together they overcame what life was throwing at them. Fast forward five years and here we are…

I must say that what I enjoyed most of this wedding was not only to observe true love, but to observe family and what it really means to honor them. One thing that stood out to me during a speech Missy made to her guests was that she grew up with dad being in the military, meaning that she learned to value the times when family was all together. It challenged me, as an observer and a documenter, to value such precious family times. I hope that I was able to capture the true entity of this night. Love reigns.

P.S Missy and Erwing decided to do a “First Look” before their ceremony. I was NOT disappointed :).

Flowers - TGF Flowers
Catering - Evelyn Garcia
Venue: The Union

Mini Sessions 2019

Fall is almost here and so are Mini Sessions!
Every year, I offer 30 minute sessions in order for our clients to have an opportunity to document their family in time for the holidays. These usually go by fast as they are a pretty popular session. Below are some FAQ’s, as well as some more information on how to book your mini session this year! Can’t wait to see what we create this fall :)

Holiday Minis are back!

FAQ’S

What is a Mini Session?

Mini sessions are 30 minutes at a location that is chosen by the photographer. We usually offer two dates in two different locations to offer a little variety. In 30 minutes, we have enough content to give you a good solid 30 pictures , high-resolution images , all edited. These pictures are chosen by us; trust us when we say that we choose the BEST images for you. We also include an online gallery where you can download your pictures at your convenience.

When will my pictures be delivered?

Pictures will be delivered at around two weeks after session date. In case of a delay, we will be in communication with you explaining our reason and the new expected delivery date.

What is the difference between a regular family session and a mini session?

In a regular family session there is no number limit on photo delivery. You will definitely get more than 30 pictures and location is also your choice. We can also suggest locations but a regular family session can take up to an hour and depending on needs, second outfits may be added.

How many people can I have in my mini session?

The beauty of mini sessions is that you get us for a whole 30 minutes. We don’t set a limit on a number of people but please be advised that once you add more people into a session there is less of a chance to be creative due to lack of time. For example, a family reunion may benefit more in a regular session so that we may have time to focus on each individual family.

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What is the cost of a mini session?
This year we are offering mini sessions for $155. No extra fees!

How can I book?

Glad you asked ! :)
In order to book, please fill out the contact form on our website (click here) and let us know which date you are interested in. We will then offer you a time slot and send out a proposal where you can view your contract / pay for your session. In order to hold your spot, your session must be paid in full. Please read below for the two dates and locations we are offering this year:

October 26th -(AM SLOTS FROM 10AM-12)
Location - Sam Houston Park/ Heritage Society in Downtown (click here for the Cleveland’s session for a visual) There is free parking in this location but you may need to pay for parking if it’s full or if there is an event going on*

November 23d- (AM SLOTS FROM 10AM-12)
Location - Kleb Woods Reserve ( click here for the Minnick’s session for a visual)

Make-up dates will be offered in case of bad weather. We will send new dates out to you via e-mail/phone.

Can’t wait!

-The Castros

Lilly + David

In a world where social media has become ecstasy, it is nice to meet strangers and talk about dreams, ambitions and their joys. This field has opened the doors to many conversations with great people. Lilly and David are not the exception.

Perhaps you will see a young couple in love, smiling and giggling in front of the camera, but as the photographer, I hear the stories. I hear the laughter. I hear the plans. There is no greater privilege than to document stories that are yet to be told.

Social media helps me as a photographer, but it lacks the real story. I can only do my best to potray what I hear and see in real time. Lilly and David my friends… !Viva el amor!