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We have been honored to have many our our brides featured on Julian Gold’s billboard. This time Analise Spalten and Mallory Belt are the “chosen” ones. They look wonderful. Be sure to let the girls and Julian Gold know you saw the images. It is tough to beat the styles and service you get at Julian Gold’s Bridal Salon. The billboard is located near the railroad tracks at The Quarry Market. Swing by and check it out. Here is a quick glance.
I know Nicole had to be missing Ricky. He has been in the Middle East helping preserve our freedom. Nonetheless when you are engaged and in love you want to be with your man. Ricky was home on leave for a couple of weeks but had to return on Monday, so we took advantage of this time to create portraits of the two of them to mark their engagement. Nicole wanted do something special on the streets of downtown SA. She wanted to create a similar image to the famous photograph of the sailor kissing a girl in Times Square at the end of WWll. Alfred Eisenstaedt, the photographer, was in the right place at the right time. We put our own touch to this iconic image. Enjoy this image and a few others from the session. Thanks Ricky for your service to all of us. I for one am grateful to you and the other soldiers who sacrifice so much.
Andrea and Anthony, graduates of Trinity University, came “home” to get married. The Parker Chapel is a wonderful setting for a wedding. The grounds of Trinity are always beautiful and when you add the beauty of such a great couple the results are outstanding. The photographs attest to that. Thanks again to Sue of Alamo Plants and Petals for all of the arrangements and to Betty Parish for her masterful planning. Everything always goes off without a blemish when she is there. Sue’s florals made the church and The Westin Riverwalk’s Hidalgo Room shine. I always appreciate the job Eva and her team at the Westin do. The staff is so attentive to details and considerate of everyone’s needs. Enjoy the images. The link to all of the images are here.
Andrea brings her gown alive!
Anthony made a great choice here, don't you think?
I love the way the light wraps around Andrea. Heather took this one. I don't credit her enough. She has an incredible eye.
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We had a great time last weekend with Anne and Eric. They are a truly special couple. I photographed Anne’s sister’s wedding years ago so I was thrilled Anne asked me to photograph hers. It is especially nice to work with the same family again. Nanc Haney at the church is always a joy. She along with Betty Parish of the Wedding Planners always make sure the day runs smoothly. After the wedding we took the short drive to the San Antonio Country Club to be awaited by Wesley and his staff. One can always count on Wesley. The club as always was spectacular and the service and food is first class. After dinner, the dancing was enhanced by none other than the Ric Cavendar Band.
I hope you enjoy a few of the images from the day. Just click this first image and the rest will appear. If you want to view all of the images from the day click this link.
What a great day yesterday was when I had the opportunity to play the legendary #2 course at Pinehurst! As I walked the fairways with my caddie I could feel the presence of Donald Ross, Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Walter Hagen, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and a host of great amateurs who have walked these same fairways. It was a thrill to play such a storied course. Naturally you have to be a true golf fan to appreciate the experience. The day began with a dense fog blanketing the course. I could hear the faint sound of Scottish bagpipes as I strolled down the first fairway reminding me of the beginning of this great game. To top the day off I played pretty well. I shot an 81 playing from the tips and had only 31 putts. My caddie can be credited for that. He knew all of the subtleties of these treacherous greens. I now appreciate the importance of a good caddie.
The day begins in the mist and fog on a chilly fall day.
I faced several bunkers since it was so difficult to hold the greens. If you don't hit the center of the green the ball just rolls off. Often into a bunker. One of Donald Ross' unique design characteristics.
My caddie giving me advice.
The skies cleared for the final nine.
The Austin Museum of Art at Laguna Gloria was the site of the beautiful wedding of Katya and Eric this past Saturday. I first met the Lidsky family 8 years ago when I photographed Kayta’s sister’s wedding at the Laredo Country Club. This family is one of the most loving families I have ever met and were a joy to work with. The Harvard educated, free-spirited, Katya brought her personal touches to her wedding that really set the wedding apart. The sacred Jewish ceremony took place in the Sunken Garden near the lagoon at Laguna Gloria just at sunset. It provided a wonderful backdrop for a very personal wedding. Eric and Kayta read personally written vows to each other. They even had their special pet beagle, Ophelia, serve as an honor attendant. N’Yoka Coleman from Clink Weddings coordinated the entire event to assure everything ran smoothly. The cake was provided by Simon Lee Bakery. Video was done by Esther of Rings and Cake Video. The catering was provided by Primizie of Austin. I hope you enjoy the few images below and please click the following link to view all of Kayta’s and Eric’s wedding images.
Katya prepares for her day.
They see each other for the first time on their wedding day. A very special moment!
They made a stunning couple.
There was a cocktail hour just prior to the wedding.
Kayta and her girls.
Eric and his "men."
The museum really looks spectacular at night.
Check out Anne Marie’s tennis video we did for her at the tennis tournament in Austin this past weekend.