Lauren + Alex were married a couple of weeks ago at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in McKinney. Opting for mostly photojournalistic coverage, we took family portraits for 5 minutes, and then, ZOOM! The newlyweds were off to their Grand Hotel reception on the Vespa...representin' for Alex's Italian heritage! It was a fabulous night filled with the truest, warmest sentiments, and I hope these images help Lauren + Alex and sweet Collin to remember it forever.
I can't wait to hear all about your European honeymoon adventures, Lauren + Alex! Also, best wishes in Houston, and please stay in touch.
Much love to you and your families and friends!
His fantastic event planning mama, Sarah, threw him a first birthday, straight out of a magazine, in the most darling cowboy theme. There were cowboy hats, BBQ, denim and burlap, cactus juice, baby animals (Millie, aka future veterinarian, was in hog heaven), and even 'ritas for the 'rents. My favorite catering company, Kurant Events, did the catering, and it was so good that it has left me craving their potato salad for a solid week. Yum!
It was great to see lots of old friends and of course, Millie's new besties, Courtney and Amy of Caplan Miller Events and the rest of the CME girls.
To finish the party, we discovered our favorite get-along-little-doggie, Noopsy, gnawing on a chicken bone. I guess he like the fried chicken just as much as everyone else! (No worries, we rescued him before he got too attached to it.) What a fun shindig!
WHAT FUN!! With Kate getting the great pics and the adorable Caplan Miller girls--- y'all can make anything AMAZING!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT ALL!!!!!
(06.04.10 @ 07:08 PM)i want my mills back!!!! and noopsy!!!!!!
these are awesome!!! xo
Loves it! My favorite is the little cowgirl with the red dress on--the face is priceless!
(06.03.10 @ 03:29 PM)Kate! Millie and the bunny are so cute I can barely handle it. Will is adorable and it looks like a great party. :)
(05.27.10 @ 01:50 AM)Kate! These are the best! Will is so lucky to have such a wonderful and talented Aunt Kate. Not only are you an amazing photographer, but you can put together a fabulous centerpiece too! Love you! Thank you for everything!!!
(05.23.10 @ 08:43 PM)My homegirl, Joanna, was there to assist.
Caplan Miller Events was representin' with the event planning.
Kim + Joe are easily in the top 3 for Most Laid Back and Trusting Clients EVER.
Their great friend, Everett, was officiating, which meant that the ceremony was heartfelt, and that I could go anywhere I needed to to get the shot.
Kim + Joe allowed plenty of time for us to use fun locations for portraits in between the ceremony and reception and they were just as excited as I was about that!
DJ RICH (from Austin) was KILLING IT in the music department. I just HAD to dance in between shots during the whole reception.
Kim + Joe are so beyond in love and their chemistry just radiates. They are true best friends and I am so proud to know them and their kind hearts. Here are my favorite images from their wedding day!
Kim + Joe ~ Have fun on your much needed honeymoon getaway in Europe! Eat fabulously, drink one or seven for me, and bring back tons of pictures. We must meet up at Joe T's for a rita when you get back! Hugs to you both and your fam and friends!
Congratulation Kimmy!!!! You look beautiful and the pictures are great. Love and miss you bunches!!
(05.21.10 @ 04:16 PM)What stunning pictures! Congrats and best wishes for your future!
(05.18.10 @ 06:32 PM)These are phenomenal!!!! Thanks for capturing some a wonderful time!! My son is sooo in trouble!! He is caught with several different women!!!
(05.18.10 @ 09:56 AM)Beautiful!!!
(05.18.10 @ 09:06 AM)you are sensational. love these!!!
(05.17.10 @ 07:49 PM)WOW! This was such a tease! I can't wait to see more! Great job!
(05.17.10 @ 06:15 PM)absolutely stunning!
(05.17.10 @ 04:36 PM)YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!!! We are finishing up the honeymoon in Rome. We actually just finished dinner and rushed down the Spanish steps so we could get back to the hotel to view the pictures! LOVE YOU KATE!! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!
(05.17.10 @ 03:57 PM)As always, your work is absolutely AMAZING!!! Kim and Joe are going to love these!! You ROCK!
(05.17.10 @ 09:56 AM)So many amazing photos here Kate - simply stunning work! Love the combination of the natural portraits and the little moments - just great work!! sj.p
(05.17.10 @ 07:58 AM)Love the picture of the man drinking (3rd up from last one)! Really cool!
(05.16.10 @ 10:32 PM)These are LOVELY! Bonus points since a couple made me laugh out loud, too. :) Nice job!
(05.16.10 @ 08:38 PM)i love these!! and that pic of Elizabeth is priceless!! fab.
(05.16.10 @ 08:12 PM)Beautiful as always kate...love all the expressions you caught on your subjects faces. And love the back lit first dance shot...MAGIC!
(05.16.10 @ 07:50 PM)And work that body, work that body! Shake what your mama gave ya, BUT shake it, don't break it. Took your mama 9 months to make it. And on and on.
This blog is a dance floor. I implore you to get off your ass and get your groove on. Don't be that person who sits in their chair, bobbing their head to the music.
Get involved.
Leave comments.
Ask questions.
Use this blog more like a forum where you can gather with kickass peeps instead of a one-sided journal. It's way more fun to speak to a group of people than a brick wall, so lemme know who you are and what your story is and what inspires you and why you keep coming back here. Please. Pretty please. End of rant.
I feel your pain, Kate!! Thanks for sharing your awesome images!! I always check in to see what unique location your using for your sessions. Love them!
(05.12.10 @ 10:07 AM)Challlllooooonnnnnggggggeeeee!!
(05.11.10 @ 01:41 PM)What should I say? In short, Kate Rocks!!!
(05.10.10 @ 10:11 PM)I've said it once, I'll say it a 1,000 times...your composition is always impecable. I am so envious of your eye for the most interesting, yet simple way of capturing your subject. Any thought of mentoring a newbie when you are in the Austin area???
(05.10.10 @ 10:03 PM)your work is amazeballs.
You've got an eye and passion that comes through in every single picture on your blog.
Keep it up!
(05.10.10 @ 09:31 PM)I love your work, but your family photos are what keep me coming back. You have a great way of documenting life. :)
(05.10.10 @ 09:27 PM)Not only are the girls from Caplan Miller Events completely DOMINATING the event industry, but they are also just rad chicas who have expertise in all areas. This includes, but is not limited to fashion, socializin', domestic goddessness, jetsettin', and the word on the street. I love 'em, and you'll love 'em. Check 'em out and leave them the blog equivalent of a snuggie...a comment!
thank you Kate!!!!!! We will hopefully try and NOT disappoint. Tell my girl Mills and my man Noopsie that I miss them already! xo
(05.16.10 @ 08:10 PM)
well, i was going to say "STUNNING" but someone already did. so then i thought i would say "IN SANE" but someone said that too. "AMAZING, FABULOUS, and FANTASTIC" sound cliche- SO, i guess i will say simply- "these are really good" :) love them. and SHE is BEYOND LOVELY!
(06.07.10 @ 10:57 PM)Kate there are some stunning images here... Love ur work!
(06.07.10 @ 03:38 AM)Stunning photos -- as always!
(06.06.10 @ 10:44 PM)I am in LOVE with her wedding gown. So classy!
(06.06.10 @ 07:45 PM)Kate these are fantastic!!! It took me about 16 pics before I realized that I shot a wedding at that same church last year. :) The dancing shot could not be more amazing! I love them all!
(06.03.10 @ 10:32 PM)Ditto Bobby! Kate these are the best ever. Bride and Groom on the Vespa is my all time favorite!
(06.03.10 @ 08:39 PM)IN. SANE. For real. Omg, the backlit dancing one, the lashes silhouette... and how did you do the amazing blurry one?!! Love these!! MUCHO MUCHO!!!
(06.02.10 @ 08:24 AM)Gorgeous, Kate!! Love, love, love the rear-view mirror moped shot and the dancing one!! Totally head over heels for her dress, too - beautiful, beautiful bride! xoxo...anne&bill
(06.01.10 @ 03:04 PM)Love it!!! Some of your best work ever!!!!
(06.01.10 @ 03:04 PM)Beautiful work Kate! That reflection shot in the church is amazing!
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