This Photo Duo will have you (& your friends) gushing over your photos!Walking into your wedding, knowing that you have a photographer team that understands what you're going through is something extra special.
 Tips for future couples: "When it comes to photography the best tip we can give a future bride is to connect with their wedding photographer. Establishing a two way communication with your photographer will allow for you and your fiance to feel comfortable throughout the entire wedding process. This will also open the door to speak to your photographer about your wedding day timeline and other important topics such as having a first look and photographing certain details. Having great communication will streamline the entire wedding process.
North Texas' Sweetest Photographer located right here in Denton Texas |
 | Now to the super fun stuff about me! I’m your small town girl with the taste of Southern hospitality at its best. I’m also a huge fan of being unique. Every session or wedding I have ever photographed has NEVER been the same and I just love that! I am in love with the sweetest man on the planet and I have tons of nicknames ranging from Chev all the way to Camaro. I mean, when you have a car name, you just roll with the fun. Last but not least, I really enjoy making new friends! Every session isn’t just a session to me, it’s a new friendship that’s being formed. So all in all, I’m really looking forward to meeting you in the near future and hoping to gain a new friendship." |
"My tip to couples is to stay true to yourself. Don't let all these over the top weddings on TV, magazines, and Pinterest bring you into wedding debt. Prioritize what you want the most (photography, catering...etc) and budget efficiently. Now as a rule of thumb, when pricing with any wedding vendor, don't tell the vendor you don't want to pay an arm and a leg. Have a set number planned so they can help you. If you feel too overwhelmed and still unsure of what to do, hire a wedding planner. They can help make things go smoothly and also help you stay on budget as much as possible. Even though we all work in the wedding industry, we aren't miracle budget workers. Happy wedding planning!"
-Chevy
-Chevy
Chevy Chey Photography
940-781-5290
www.chevycheyphotography.com
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940-781-5290
www.chevycheyphotography.com
FB: Chevy Chey Photography
Insta/Twitter: @Chevycheyphoto
Beautiful Photos & Fun Personality?
Jillian can help capture those moments to look back on decades later!
We have been loving this photography month special where we get to feature some amazing DFW // North Texas Wedding Photographers and let you get a quick meet & greet.
So today we get the super awesome pleasure of letting you say hi to Jillian with Jillian Hogan Photography - she ROCKS guys. Our last wedding with her included (and we aren't kidding) 2 beautiful golden doodle pups in bowties, a champagne truck and a balloon exit! HOW FUN IS THAT??
Okay, we know you're dying to meet her so here you go...
So today we get the super awesome pleasure of letting you say hi to Jillian with Jillian Hogan Photography - she ROCKS guys. Our last wedding with her included (and we aren't kidding) 2 beautiful golden doodle pups in bowties, a champagne truck and a balloon exit! HOW FUN IS THAT??
Okay, we know you're dying to meet her so here you go...
| "Hello! I’m Jillian the face behind Jillian Hogan Photography! I have been a Wedding Photographer for over ten years and five have been right here in DFW! I absolutely love the energy of weddings and the relationships that I have with my clients. I truly enjoy hearing about all your plans and little details, laughing together and being right alongside you throughout one of the most memorable days of your life!" |  |
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Tip from a wedding pro:
"If you are considering doing a first look at all, do it! The moment you will have between the two of you will be just as magical as when he sees you coming down the aisle for the first time. First looks are also very intimate and sometimes grooms are more willing to let down their guards a bit without all of your guests watching them. They can also allow you to finish all your bridal party photos before the ceremony, free up time for more couples’ portraits and get you dancing at the reception a bit earlier! I have never had a couple regret doing one and your groom will still be elated as you walk down that aisle, I promise!"
"If you are considering doing a first look at all, do it! The moment you will have between the two of you will be just as magical as when he sees you coming down the aisle for the first time. First looks are also very intimate and sometimes grooms are more willing to let down their guards a bit without all of your guests watching them. They can also allow you to finish all your bridal party photos before the ceremony, free up time for more couples’ portraits and get you dancing at the reception a bit earlier! I have never had a couple regret doing one and your groom will still be elated as you walk down that aisle, I promise!"
National Photography Month:
Spotlight on local North Texas and DFW Wedding Photographer Kandid Moments
One of the most important days of your life is here. You have the flowers, the decor and the perfect partner to walk down that aisle to. The day will be perfect & the memories made even better!
Shouldn't the photos you look back on capture all of it? We think so! So to continue our photographer spotlights for national photography month we have some tips from Kennedy one of our very own local North Texas wedding photographers. Whether you're in Dallas, Fort Worth or nearby cities you'll love her personality and the way she capture all those important details!
Shouldn't the photos you look back on capture all of it? We think so! So to continue our photographer spotlights for national photography month we have some tips from Kennedy one of our very own local North Texas wedding photographers. Whether you're in Dallas, Fort Worth or nearby cities you'll love her personality and the way she capture all those important details!
| "Hey there friends, I am Kennedy Child, owner of Kandid Moments Photography. I’m based out of the DFW metroplex and focus primarily on engagement and wedding photography. I have been doing wedding photography for a year and a half now! I currently attend Dallas Baptist University, where I am a sophomore and studying Secondary History Education.  |  Yes, I am very young. However, this doesn’t hinder me in any which way! I love what I do and I have a heart for this job. I tell all of my clients that I don’t do this for money and that each wedding I do is treated as my own wedding. |
Advice for couples: This is the most important day of your lives. Don’t stress over the small things that need to get done before the wedding! Y’all can do it. Remember that this day is supposed to be stress free. You’re marrying your best friend, so enjoy ALL the time you get. It goes by SO fast!"
- Kennedy Child, Kandid Moments Photography
- Kennedy Child, Kandid Moments Photography
Kandid Moments Photography
www.kandidmoments.com
www.kandidmoments.com
We are so excited to be introducing you to some amazing photographers in the DFW and North Texas area to celebrate National Photography Month.
Today you get to read & "meet" one that we've known for a long time and that has a huge heart for first responders just like us!
Today you get to read & "meet" one that we've known for a long time and that has a huge heart for first responders just like us!
You're going to love Kelly with Blackall Photography!
| "I'm Kelly...wedding photog extraordinaire!! ;) Seriously... I love my job and I LOVE weddings!! Starting out as a wedding coordinator in my early 20's I found my niche. From the proposal to the vows I love everything about weddings! I formed Blackall Photography LLC in 2008. I'll tell you I always knew I'd be my own boss someday but I was never quite sure at what. |  |
At the risk of sounding cliche' my love for photography started out young. I still have my blue fisher price film camera by the way! Learning how to shoot & process film from my grandfather are memories I will never forget- I still have a few old prints from our outings together. Then helping out in high school on the yearbook/newspaper staff (Go Farmers!) was where I formed a solid foundation for the art of telling a story with my photos... I always loved the smell of the developer-weird I know! Then off to college...they gave me my first digital and said...here learn this! So I did!
Based in the Historic District of Old Town Lewisville in the most perfect little historic farm house (sans farm) I live with The Cowboy and 3 of the coolest dogs ever! Yes, I think I'm slowly becoming the crazy dog lady but It could be worse right... can I get an amen crazy cat ladies?!! ;) We love hunting, archery and firearms. I am a competitive archer (when I don't have weddings) competing in tourneys all around N. Texas and I love it. Not only the shooting part which is awesome but the fellowship with a group of friends that are priceless. I adore them more then they know! Mostly I am a homebody that loves to cook full meals every night and snuggle up on the sofa with The Cowboy and my dogs!
 | Publications include: People Magizine, D Magizine, The Knot Magizine, Nordstrom Weddings, DFW Child, TLC Network (one of my weddings was aired-yay!) and most recently on postcards and other advertising at the Famous Old Town Lewisville Witherspoon Distillery!! ;) Member of: WPPI, PPA, TPPA Armed with a couple Nikons and a variety of bad ass lenses I ensure your wedding will be photographed and documented as it should be...with love, laughter and lil bit of Texas sas!! |
Two of my favorite quotes are:
"Life's a banquet and most poor bastards are starving to death!"
"Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyways!"
If I could offer one tip to couples for their wedding it would be to give yourself grace during the planning process. I know… easier said then done but for some us type A’s… you know who you are, it really helps to schedule the days of planning and then more importantly schedule days OFF of planning. Make a note and stick to it- that not one wedding detail will be discussed or planned during that time. It’s so very important to not let yourself get overwhelmed during the planning stages. Also… book Blackall Photography and I won’t let ya go overboard!! "
"Life's a banquet and most poor bastards are starving to death!"
"Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyways!"
If I could offer one tip to couples for their wedding it would be to give yourself grace during the planning process. I know… easier said then done but for some us type A’s… you know who you are, it really helps to schedule the days of planning and then more importantly schedule days OFF of planning. Make a note and stick to it- that not one wedding detail will be discussed or planned during that time. It’s so very important to not let yourself get overwhelmed during the planning stages. Also… book Blackall Photography and I won’t let ya go overboard!! "
- Kelly, Blackall Photography
Mobile Bar Fun!
Member that bridal show we did a couple weeks ago?
We teamed up with the Denton's Original Half-Pint and sponsored some cool drinks for all the couples who attended! So fun -- sparkling water & "something blue" spritzers were a huge hit.
We teamed up with the Denton's Original Half-Pint and sponsored some cool drinks for all the couples who attended! So fun -- sparkling water & "something blue" spritzers were a huge hit.
If you haven't checked it out - talk about a fun way to entertain your guests during a cocktail hour, for your engagement party or even just as an outdoor bar set up!
What would you put on tap?
I think our vote is for wine or champagne! But on a hot summer day, sparkling water and lemonade make a perfect set up to keep guests cool for an outdoor ceremony.
What would you put on tap?
I think our vote is for wine or champagne! But on a hot summer day, sparkling water and lemonade make a perfect set up to keep guests cool for an outdoor ceremony.
Be sure to give our friends a shout & add a unique touch to your event that will be sure to make it an experience you won't forget!
Email them for more info
Email them for more info
Spotlight Sunday: Hands of Hollis
Unique invitation cards created specifically for you
| Ok, so you have your wedding planned to perfection. Your flowers will be beautifully arranged, you found the perfect dress, your table setting is fabulous, and your wedding cake is to die for. But… Oh WAIT your invitations are just not to par with everything else. This is where the amazing Hands of Hollis comes in. She will collaborate with you to create unique and stunning invitations that will be perfect just for you. Not only will you be swooning over these exquisite hand detailed invitations but your guests will too. |  |
Romantic Masculine Engagement
Imagine this, you take her to a venue in the country and under a gorgeous chandelier hanging from an outdoor wooden gazebo you drop to one knee and propose. Then you take her up the walkway to the venue where inside waits all of your family and friends and the most beautiful decor, floral, food and cake you could imagine. There is even a scotch and cigar area you can both partake in."
-Brandi McComb Photography
Sunday Spotlight: Something Vintage Something New
It's no secret that wedding planning can be stressful. Trying to get the exact look you've dreamed of with custom pieces that personalize your special day can make any Bride lose some sleep. Luckily today's spotlight is on a sweet couple that has done the hard work for you and is ready to make your day everything you've imagined!
This herringbone wall and antique couch {talk about a fun pop of color!}. Dress it up with your own photo, sign or floral arrangements- the options are limitless!
Read More to See Additional Pieces
This herringbone wall and antique couch {talk about a fun pop of color!}. Dress it up with your own photo, sign or floral arrangements- the options are limitless!
Read More to See Additional Pieces
Trending Tuesday: Blue & Cranberry
Get ready ladies - this one is full of some of the biggest trends of the year!
Weddings are a gorgeous occasion for everyone to enjoy, filled with romance and each unique to the couple being celebrated. These colors are just as deep and romantic and the styling - as dreamy as it gets! Perfect for brides planning a fall or winter wedding these bold colors will keep every guest warm.
Weddings are a gorgeous occasion for everyone to enjoy, filled with romance and each unique to the couple being celebrated. These colors are just as deep and romantic and the styling - as dreamy as it gets! Perfect for brides planning a fall or winter wedding these bold colors will keep every guest warm.
A perfect blend of cranberry and wine the photographers {The Lockharts} created a polished look by incorporating touches of dusty blue. Resonated in every detail from vintage chairs and beautiful place setting the design by Sydnee Events is delicate and beautiful.
| Wildflowers and bouquets designed to create a statement rather than simply accompanying a bride are jaw dropping. From the height and combination of soft pinks and deep reds the style is perfect and should inspire you to allow your florist to be creative and design you a one of a kind bouquet. One thing we do love about Southern weddings is the extended time brides are able to wear short/sleeveless gowns into the fall. Paired with a perfect hair piece {another big trend this year!} it allows a bride to choose the hair & dress style she envisions for her big day. |  |
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Which bring us to the last big trend of this post: place settings. Gorgeous plates and colored drink-ware are a huge hit this year and surely you can see why! The added customization wraps up the entire scene to create a sophisticated & romantic setting for a beautiful wedding.
Vendors Involved
Photography: The Lockharts
Planner: Sydnee Events
Stationary: Hands of Hollis
Rentals: Borrowed Inspirations
Hair & Makeup: Gracieella Artistry
Venue: Hawthorn Hills Ranch
Photography: The Lockharts
Planner: Sydnee Events
Stationary: Hands of Hollis
Rentals: Borrowed Inspirations
Hair & Makeup: Gracieella Artistry
Venue: Hawthorn Hills Ranch
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