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    I LOVE margaritas, a good chick flick, playing mario cart with Memo, fresh flowers, going to nice restaurants, running, biking and swimming (swimming my least favorite), playing fairies with Sol, reading, WILCO!, David Sedaris, traveling, not making plans and just going with the flow, girls lunches (no boys allowed), french food, date night with the old man ;), a good lipstick, shopping, stalking other PHOTOGS blogs, shawls (it's the mexican in me), crown&coke, nice bags, a good red blend, my BLOG!!!!!!, Weeds, Dexter, True Blood, and PHOTOGRAPHING COOL COUPLES!!!!

    I hope you love what you see because I truly love what I do and my blog is true reflection of who I am as an artist.

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Kim+Adam Slideshow!

Janet Benckenstein - Thanks so much for sharing the photos. Loved every one of them! I’ve watched the slideshow several times because they are all so good. Kim, you made a beautiful bride!

JanetAugust 6, 2010 – 9:06 am

katie+adam – old glory ranch 07.31.10 part1

Katie and Adam had an amazing wedding this past weekend at Old Glory Ranch in Wimberly! I love Katie and Adam not only are they super sweet but they are incredibly fun….. these 2 sure know how to party! I know I’ve said this a million times but I love it when I get to photograph sisters weddings. Katie’s sister Becky got married in 2004 to Scott and I can’t pinpoint what wedding number that was exactly but it had to be one of my first… CRAZY!!!!! Here is PART 1 of this super COOL Hill Country Wedding! A special THANKS to Katie, Adam and their parents for making us feel like part of the family!!!!!  PS. Katie you looked amazing and I loved your DRESS and shoes and STYLE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Me Maw - Since we missed the wedding, SO glad we have the pictures of the beautiful bride and handsome groom.Brings tears!August 26, 2010 – 3:44 pm

Tommy - Lori needs to borrow those pink high heeled shoes!August 13, 2010 – 8:11 pm

Lori - what a beautiful bride you are! So was Becky pinching your neck when she was putting on the necklace? ha! We are so incredibly happy for you!August 13, 2010 – 8:10 pm

Brigid - I love that venue! It is very Texas and the bride is so gorgeous!!August 13, 2010 – 7:14 pm

Jennifer Howe - These pics turned out great. I love the one of you and all of us bridesmaids. The turquoise and hot pink colors really POP! Can’t wait to see the rest!August 13, 2010 – 4:35 pm

Liz Grayson - Katie- what was the present? I’m especially interested in “the long one” because that’s just totally Adam to do something weird & random. :) August 13, 2010 – 2:32 pm

Sarah Gauss - I love all of these pictures!! Katie they could use you as a model, you look gorgeous!!August 13, 2010 – 12:39 pm

Sheila Woodside - I love the Colts cuff links. Great gift!August 13, 2010 – 12:16 pm

Katie Sangl - WOOOHOOO!!! Love the pics. I can’t wait to see the rest. I keep scrolling through them time after time. You really made the colors pop and I love it. Plus my hubby looks hot : )August 4, 2010 – 4:09 pm

Kim’s 40th birthday BASH in Austin!

I wanted to post a couple of photos from Kim’s 40th birthday party. Not only is Kim gorgeous but now she can add AMAZING (HOT) AT 40!!!!! Kim’s hubby asked Kelley (which is a good friend of Kim’s) from Clink Events to help him surprise Kim with a 40th birthday party. To put it mildly they ROCKED IT! Not only did it include staying at St Cecelia Hotel for 2 days but an all day spa treatments for 19 ladies, The Spazmatics, private dinner at La Condesa, trolly rides downtown, margaritas, henna tattoos and custom jewelry designed for each of these ladies. I’m sure I’m missing lots of other fun details but I was only there for 4 hours after all. I want to THANK these amazing 19 ladies for making me feel like I was one of the girls. I hope you all had the time of your lives.

Vanessa - Hi GUYS!!!! I’ll have your photos done today!July 28, 2010 – 1:49 pm

Sunshine Wright - Beautiful “teaser” photos Vanessa! You are definitely talented… and of course, one of the girls. :) July 19, 2010 – 8:49 am

Sandy Hill - Wow – you have amazing talents – love the lighting and specifically most of the pics look like magazine photos. I am sure that is probably your professional career and we were just lucky to spend 4 hours with you!July 17, 2010 – 1:29 pm

vanessa - Thank YOU KIM you are sweet! You guys are really lucky to have each other.July 17, 2010 – 8:28 am

Kim Clinard - WOW! Great photos Vanessa. I can’t wait to see the rest. Thank you for capturing such a treasured event. You were the perfect fit and we loved having you with us. :) July 16, 2010 – 9:56 pm

Thank YOU note!!!!

THIS is why I love my JOB!!!!!! THANKS Holly! Holly and Daniel’s album.

kim+adam – four seasons hotel 07.03.10 part2

WOW!!! WOW!!! What a great PARTY and none of these photos would have been possible or as cool with out Memphis Train Review who rocked the house. The beautiful lighting from Filo Designs and Sarah Miller from Caplan Miller Events who made Kim’s vision come to life! Friesen family you are the BEST and I can’t wait to spend more time together. Take a look at PARt 1 here!

love the way the light changes!!!!

VENDORS: Caplan Miller Events, The Four Seasons, Townsley Designs, Marquee Rents, Filo Productions, BBJ Linen, Petal Pushers, Memphis Train Revue, Say Cheese Photobooth, Crescent Video, Transportation Consultants, Pink Tulip, Leslie Ross, Barton Strings, and Vintage Rides of Austin

Albums!!!!

I love the fedEX man… why???? Because he brings me ART! Here are the awesome albums I just got it. I love them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m also working on new 10×14 sample ALBUM!!!! It’s going to be GRAND! To see more albums click HERE!

Vanessa - are you excited?????? it’s amazing you are going to love it!July 8, 2010 – 9:13 pm

Holly Bazan - GORGEOUS!!!July 8, 2010 – 6:05 pm

Kim+Adam – Four Seasons Hotel 07.03.10 part1

I have been looking forward to Kim and Adams wedding for a while! Not only is Kim one of the nicest people I have ever met she is super chill and her sister Katie is also one of my brides (I can’t wait till December KATIE!!!) It’s such an honor as a photographer to be part of multiple weddings from the same family. My record is 3 so Kristen we are counting on you for the match! Kim and Adam I can’t thank you enough for being so sweet to us and your unconditional trust!!! THANKS to Sarah from Caplan Miller Events for rocking it as usual. Here is part 1 from this amazing wedding at the Four Seasons Hotel it was a perfect combination of elegant with a super splash of crazy fun! Come back to see couple photos and the OF THE HOOK reception.

Katie and Kim!

VENDORS: Caplan Miller Events, The Four Seasons, Townsley Designs, Marquee Rents, Filo Productions, BBJ Linen, Petal Pushers, Memphis Train Revue, Say Cheese Photobooth, Crescent Video, Transportation Consultants, Pink Tulip, Leslie Ross, Barton Strings, and Vintage Rides of Austin