[FIRST LOOK]: Talk about a hot one ... in more ways than one! Mona and Steven's big day yesterday managed to stay rain-free despite the recent trend, but the heat sure made it's presence known. Ninety-two degrees in May makes me fearful for this Summer's steamy temps. YIKES!

I snapped this one just after their ceremony at Highland Park United Methodist on their way to City Place - Uptown Dallas. More to come in the near future.

Congrats Mona+Steven!

River-side wedding, a busted photobooth pedal, and the pursuit of a perfect wedding....

Chelsea and Sean are true pros at bringing the party - river side style. Their wedding and reception was held in Canyon Lake, TX just South of Austin, TX at the Hideout on the Horse Shoe; a fantastic venue that overlooks the banks of the Guadalupe River. You could even take a dip in the river waters just a few steps away from the main ceremony area. Luckily the wedding was in early April so I didn't feel the need to ditch my gear an jump on in but I sure could have.

Spencer Selvidge was on deck to lend a very helpful hand photographing the guys hanging out and getting ready before the ceremony.

The Photobooth (JP Style) was a HUGE hit. I don't think I've seen any other wedding guests more excited than Chelsea and Sean's crew. I even ended up with a busted photobooth pedal at the end of the night. YIKES! You can imagine the crazy photos it captured.

OK enough talk, Chelsea and Sean congrats!

My second time shooting a wedding at the Dallas Arboretum on Saturday February 28th for Kim & Britt. This time was at the charming McCasland Sunken Garden. The garden is such a beautiful place for an intimate wedding. The garden overlooks White Rock Lake and has a great distant view of the Dallas downtown skyline. 

I'm finally getting to blog this great wedding for Sayeda (check out her bridals HERE)and Matt who were married in Dallas at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. St Thomas is a beautiful setting in east Dallas with such a traditional feel. After the ceremony Sayeda and Matt enjoyed their reception at the Belo Mansion in Downtown Dallas. They lucked out with some extra decorations that were offered to them after a bridal show held at the Belo Mansion. So as you can imagine, extra flowers and lights everywhere so it made for some amazing detail shots.

Flowers were beautifully and artfully done by Bella Flora of Dallas. Sayeda's hair and makeup by styled by Salon Pompeo.  Borrowed Time Productions kept the party going. Many thanks to Jason and Kenneth for backing me up rock star style behind their cameras. Great job guys!

Sayeda and Matt congratulations and what a beautiful wedding it was! My best to you in the future!

I gave a glimpse into their wedding that was back in December so now...the rest of my faves.

Christina and Mariano married in San Antonio. The last photo, one of my all time favorites, was taken at 2 am! It's better than fighting the zillions of people walking around and completely ruining shot. I started at 9 in the morning and ended at 2 am... um, not easy to say the least. I'm glad though, they had quite a beautiful ceremony and reception in downtown San Antonio. Rehearsal dinner at Biga on the Banks (fabulous food) Ceremony at their neighborhood church and reception at Main Street Ballroom.

Now the pics: