I had a great time with Kara and Jeff this past Tuesday creating some engagement images for them. The day was perfect. The light had just the right amount of snap and the weather was cool enough that we all enjoyed ourselves. As a nice personal touch Kara and Jeff included their lab, Miley. She cooperated nicely even when a few ducks appeared on the pond. She was tempted to dart after them, but I guess her training and a leash kept her nearby. I found out toward the end of the portrait that Kara’s dad also had a part in this session. He had taken an African trip some time ago and bagged an elephant. Kara and Jeff’s boots were made from that hunt. Great gift, huh! I hope you enjoy their images.

Paige and Charles are planning a destination wedding on the beach in Florida and unfortunately I will not be able to accompany them. But it was an honor, however, to be able to capture some engagement images for them. We had a great time at Canyon Springs Golf Club roaming around the clubhouse and the course to create a special remembrance of their engagement. I hope you enjoy these images especially since Valentine’s Day is right around the corner.

As promised this is my second installment of bridal portraits. I hope you enjoy them. It is such a pleasure working with beautiful brides. I do have philosophy relating to bridal portraiture that is unique to us. My goal is to create a timeless image that each girl will cherish for a lifetime. I strive to produce something that she will look forward to sharing with her children and grandchildren. It is not to say I only create “traditional”, “stuffy” photographs. I strive to stay “current” but I am not going to follow a trend that compromises my style. I am not gong to do something because everyone else is doing it. Doing that takes away my uniqueness. That is why you will rarely see me doing extremely trendy imagery. I will do a bit of it. I look at trends like “salt.” If one over salts food the taste is ruined, while a touch of salt will enhance the taste. It is nice to remember the styles and fashions of the time but I try to be careful not to “overdo” it. I want my work to have my “signature” on it. When people look at my work I want the viewer to say, “That’s a David Sixt Portrait.” Not, “I wonder who did this portrait.”
So I doubt you will ever see me taking a bride into an alley, sitting her on a fire escape with gang graffiti as a background, hiking her dress up to her knees and having her sit pigeon toed. I have been in this business a long time and am aware of the changes that have and are taking place in this hi-tech world, but I find myself constantly drawn to images that exude beauty, romance, style, elegance and grace. I want my images to be well lit, posed naturally and classically, and with touch of fashion and style.
There will be more to come.

Bianca and Benji made their way from the blizzards of Kansas City to the sunny south to marry at the Alamo Heights Methodist Church. Nanc Haney always makes our visits to that venue something special. We feel so “at home” there. After exchanging vows everyone took the short drive to The Club at Sonterra to continue celebrating with dinner and dancing to the sounds of The Fletcher Goodman band.  Events like these are are so special for us but to get wonderful images we rely on the professionalism of all of the people we work with.  I would be remiss if I did not thank them for all of their expertise.  Tom Cardenas of RTC Floristy is such a solid performer.  I can always count not only on beautiful bouquets and arrangements, but also his impeccable timing.  He is never late with delivery.  The day ran very smoothly thanks to Shannon Bourland of Events by Decisions, Inc. She saw to Bianca’s every need and made sure the day was without flaw.  Of course The Club at Sonterra provided a gorgeous setting for the dinner and the celebration.  Their staff always seem to get the job done so effortlessly and unobtrusively.  To see the rest of Bianca and Benji’s images click this link.

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Bridal portraits are an extremely exciting and fun part of our photography business.  Here in the South many brides choose to have a bridal portrait taken prior to the wedding day so they will have an image available to display at the reception.  It is also a great opportunity for a trial run with their hair stylist and make-up artist to make sure the look they are after is achieved. Unfortunately, I can’t showcase the portrait prior to the wedding, as the gown is not to be seen prior to the wedding day.  So I thought it would be nice to look back into my files and present a collection of images of brides whose weddings have past.  For the next few weeks I will be “unveiling”, so to speak, some beautiful brides we have photographed.  The images will be displayed in no particular order.  I have no “favorite” bride.  I love them all and each is unique in its own way.  There will be more to come as time allows.  Enjoy.