About a month ago, in Brenham, Leah + Corey got hitched. I can't tell you how much I love this couple. (I mean I COULD, but you might think I'm a little crazy.) We just go so far back that we are like family. It was such an honor to be the photographer who got to capture their wedding day...a day that included a beautiful giddy bride (with the most stunning features I have long been jealous of), a dapper (even if a bit clammy with anticipation and teary with joy) groom, a rain-soaked ranch with rolling hills, a donkey, a heart warming ceremony, killer queso, a limo that got stuck in the mud, and loads of personality.
I usually have carte blanche from my clients, but I had BEYOND carte blanche from this couple, to the point where Leah + Corey were begging me to stop shooting and drink some wine. (Leah apparently had forgotten that I have the tolerance of a 7 year old.) I then promptly turned my camera up to the sky and clicked two times and showed them what the frames might look like if I drank said wine and they actually thought the shots looked cool. That is SCARY CARTE BLANCHE...COMPLETE and TOTAL TRUST. God love them for that, because I had so much fun taking that trust and weaving it into their love story.
Here she is. Their story, I mean. It turned out beautifully and very heartfelt, just like L + C.
I usually have carte blanche from my clients, but I had BEYOND carte blanche from this couple, to the point where Leah + Corey were begging me to stop shooting and drink some wine. (Leah apparently had forgotten that I have the tolerance of a 7 year old.) I then promptly turned my camera up to the sky and clicked two times and showed them what the frames might look like if I drank said wine and they actually thought the shots looked cool. That is SCARY CARTE BLANCHE...COMPLETE and TOTAL TRUST. God love them for that, because I had so much fun taking that trust and weaving it into their love story.
Here she is. Their story, I mean. It turned out beautifully and very heartfelt, just like L + C.
And, that's all she wrote...with those dirty, dirty polka-dotted toes. Love it. Times infinity.Big hugs to the Cramers and the Cooks and to all of my old clients, old friends and high school teachers and what not (Candice + Chris, T Saunders, Miss Thaler, my homegirl Michele, Jana Banana, Kyree, and Mamaw...who hasn't aged since 1995).
Leah looked stunning & these pictures capture Corey & Leah PERFECTLY. Fantastic job!
(11.23.09 @ 09:44 PM)You can just tell that this was an amazingly fun wedding! And that cake! How beautiful and magnificent! Beautiful bride, beautiful pictures, beautiful wedding!
(11.18.09 @ 02:25 PM)Such awesome coverage Kate! That blue house reflection has gotta be one of the best executed reflections I've seen in a while (and unique too). Keep up the killer work!
(11.16.09 @ 06:17 PM)Kate, there are not enough words in any language to express my gratitude to you AND for you! You have an amazing gift...not just as a photographer, but as a friend also. I love you & your family to bits & pieces! Thank you for being a part of our wedding & capturing the best day of my life on film...AND for being my wedding diva when needed so I wouldn't lose my mind! I love you more than queso & cold beer!!!
(11.13.09 @ 08:29 AM)Love them! And Leah...I am soo diggin' the shamrock tattoo...you look beautiful! Kate, as always, your photos are an inspiration. Can't wait to see mine...I know they must be in the pipeline now!
(11.12.09 @ 04:16 PM)Kate - There are some real killer images here! Nicely done!
(11.11.09 @ 08:54 PM)Fantastic work here Kate! Incredible moments & composition in each one - you have a gift my friend!
(11.11.09 @ 06:20 PM)Kate, You are absolutely amazing! This is beautiful. Helps that my daughter was a beautiful bride. Love You and Love to Susie. Next time you are in Brenham, please call and let's all get together. Lillie and Millie need to meet.
(11.11.09 @ 05:46 PM)oh the reflection in the barn window!!!!! oh my oh my oh my!!!!
(11.11.09 @ 04:39 PM)Great job Kate.... from your biggest stalker fan (Kyree's sister) I LOVE these pics, all of your pics actually. WONDERFUL!!!
(11.11.09 @ 10:13 AM)I seriously think you are THE definition of a photojournalist! Fantastic!
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