Dallas Wedding Photographer - Paul Ernest » Portraits http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog What We Place In the Frame of Our Life is What We Hold Dearest to Our Heart Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:47:58 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Jessica and Pedro’s Scotland Session http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/2011/09/13/jessica-and-pedros-scotland-session/ http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/2011/09/13/jessica-and-pedros-scotland-session/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:35:24 +0000 paul http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/?p=1190 Okay, so obviously not the Scotland on the other side of the Atlantic, but just as dramatic! Our West Texas session was a blast! Luckily no Texas rattlers… but plenty of other things that either sting, cut or bite in the Texas landscape. It was fun to get to go out and meet Jessica’s parent’s and photograph on their beautiful farm. It was fun to see Jessica and Pedro out in the country and see them in an environment so far removed from the city. I have been blessed to know Jessica in the Dallas Wedding Market and work with her at the Magnolia Hotel. Needless to say I was honored when she asked me to be her photographer for their upcoming wedding. Here are some of my favorite images from their engagement session to share with you! Enjoy!




]]> http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/2011/09/13/jessica-and-pedros-scotland-session/feed/ 8 Fine Art Bridal Image http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/2011/09/05/fine-art-bridal-image/ http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/2011/09/05/fine-art-bridal-image/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2011 04:04:40 +0000 paul http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/?p=1184 One of my favorite images “Chasing Butterflies” inspired me to adapt the image for one of my favorite and creative brides. I wanted to share the image because I want to express the way boundaries of the expected can be crossed when thinking about your bridal session. I hope this is an inspiration to you!

]]> http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/2011/09/05/fine-art-bridal-image/feed/ 0 Honored to be Featured on Junebug Weddings http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/2011/08/26/honored-to-be-featured-on-junebug-weddings/ http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/2011/08/26/honored-to-be-featured-on-junebug-weddings/#comments Sat, 27 Aug 2011 00:49:18 +0000 paul http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/?p=1175 It is always an honor to be featured on Junebug Weddings. They are the epitamy of class and style when it comes to Wedding Photography, Style Inspiration and Planning Resources. Such a great organization and so proud the be with this talented group of people!

]]> http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/2011/08/26/honored-to-be-featured-on-junebug-weddings/feed/ 1 Kelley and Matt’s Fort Worth Wedding http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/2011/06/28/kelley-and-matts-fort-worth-wedding/ http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/2011/06/28/kelley-and-matts-fort-worth-wedding/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:13:46 +0000 paul http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/?p=1058 This month I had the honor of capturing Kelley Crowder (of Elle Films) and Matt Gill’s wedding in Fort Worth at the Water Gardens (Ceremony) and the T&P Train Station (Reception). It is always an honor to be asked to shoot a friend and fellow member of the wedding industry’s wedding. The day was made even more complete when I had the opportunity to have The Edmonsons come along and shoot with me. The decorations and day were made beautiful by our friend Kelly Simants of Sweet Pea Events. I am so happy for Matt and Kelley and am honored to be with them on their day and capture every moment of it!

]]> http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/2011/06/28/kelley-and-matts-fort-worth-wedding/feed/ 2 Professional Photographer’s of America Names Diamond Photographer of the Year http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/2011/06/26/professional-photographers-of-america-names-diamond-photographer-of-the-year/ http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/2011/06/26/professional-photographers-of-america-names-diamond-photographer-of-the-year/#comments Sun, 26 Jun 2011 21:50:34 +0000 paul http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/?p=1040 For Immediate Release
Images created by Paul Ernest of Paul Ernest Photography in Dallas, Texas has recently been accepted into the Loan Collection of Professional Photographers of America’s 2011 International Photographic Competition. Paul’s work will be on display at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, January 15-17, 2012, in New Orleans, La. This exhibition is held in conjunction with Imaging USA, an annual convention of professional photographers and several photographic associations.

A panel of eminent jurors from across the United States selected the top photographs from more than 4,000 total submitted entries at Gwinnett Technical College in Georgia. Judged against a standard of excellence, over 1,500 images were selected for the General Collection and just over 600 (15 percent) were selected for the esteemed Loan Collection—the best of the best. The Loan Collection images will all be published in the much-anticipated “Loan Collection” book.

Images titled “After the Harvest,” “All I Want for Christmas,” “Chasing Butterflies,” and “Trust Me,” Ernest’s entry will be in New Orleans at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center alongside other photographic works from PPA’s photographic competition and traveling and special invitational displays. These images constitute one of the world’s largest annual exhibits of professional photography gathered simultaneously under one roof.

About Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
Established in 1869, PPA is an international non-profit association for professional photographers. PPA exists to assist its 22,000 members with unparalleled protection, education and resources to ensure their continued success in the photographic industry.




]]> http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/2011/06/26/professional-photographers-of-america-names-diamond-photographer-of-the-year/feed/ 0 WPPI Awards http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/2011/03/03/wppi-awards/ http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/2011/03/03/wppi-awards/#comments Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:06:29 +0000 paul http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/?p=946 Last week I was honored to participate in the WPPI Wedding and Portrait Photographer’s International Print Competition. It was an unbelievable week of friendship, fun, learning, print competition and so much more. Thanks to my wife Marianna and my kids, Noah, Nicholas, Jacob and Andrew for their patience and support! Thanks to David Edmonson, Luke Edmonson, Richard Sturdavent for your guidance and mentorship and a big thanks to Alter Van Duren for his “persuasion” on entering competition! Thanks to BWC labs for being so good to me with all my competition prints! I can’t wait to see what this year looks like on camera!

Later this week I will be posting the 22 images that were included in the show!


]]> http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/2011/03/03/wppi-awards/feed/ 0 Image + Illustration http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/2010/03/06/image-illustration/ http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/2010/03/06/image-illustration/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:15:36 +0000 paul http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/?p=771 One of the things I enjoy as a source of decompression and personal creativity in my life is digital illustration. I am a terrible failure as a painter and gave it up quite some time ago in college, but the desire to take an image beyond the expected and into the confines of the heart still drives me. Classic Dutch painters like Rembrandt and twentieth-century American painters such as Maxfield Parrish and Andrew Wyeth are a few of my classic influences. Combining those influences with modern-day culture and trends in the area of advertising, commercial photography and photojournalism where I have at much of my professional experience has equipped me with the influences and ability to achieve some of my personal creative goals as an artist. One of my favorite quotes is from Andrew Wyeth, “I search for the realness, the real feeling of a subject, all the texture around it… I always want to see the third dimension of something… I want to come alive with the object.” For me, I think he is addressing the physical environment of texture and dimension which, in the digital age, is something I continually make an effort to maintain. From time to time I will be posting images in the category of “Personal Creative Work” to share with you my personal projects for everyone to enjoy and comment on.

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]]> http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/2010/03/06/image-illustration/feed/ 0 Class of 2011 Senior Model Representative Search http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/2010/02/22/class-of-2011-senior-model-representative-search/ http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/2010/02/22/class-of-2011-senior-model-representative-search/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:07:20 +0000 paul http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/?p=670 Its time to launch our **Class of 2011 Senior Model Representative Search**!! Are you, or someone know, a member of the 2011 High School Graduating Class who loves to be in photos….this could be for you!

What is it?
Our Senior Model Rep Program is a way for you to earn free stuff while helping us spread the word about our latest Senior Portrait styles and trends.

Are you eligible?
In order to participate you need to be a Class of 2011 Senior. You don’t have to be a “model” to take part. We are looking for fun, outgoing personalities that are eager and excited to be involved. Very limited availability so don’t hesitate.

What’s in it for you?

  • You will earn Free Stuff!
  • Free Session: Bring 4-5 of your favorite, fun, and funky outfits, and the things that make you….you, sports equipment, your art, your car….or whatever it may be.
  • After your session you will receive a Free 20 Page Portrait Book of your photos to show off.
  • 50 Model Rep Discount Cards featuring your photo to help you let everyone know who took your photos. You will earn a discount on your print package for every card tuned in by someone you referred.
  • Display and share your photos and video slideshow on your Facebook profile. You may also be featured on our Facebook Page, Blog, and Website.

How do you sign up?
Contact us through…
Website: http://www.paulernestphotography.com
Blog: http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog
FB: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/profile.php?id=1051223544

Be sure to include some information about yourself such as, activities you are involved in, sports you play, or anything else that would make you a good fit as a Senior Model Rep.

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]]> http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/2010/02/22/class-of-2011-senior-model-representative-search/feed/ 0 Snow Bride! Bridal Session With Julie. http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/2010/02/18/snow-bride-bridal-session-with-julie/ http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/2010/02/18/snow-bride-bridal-session-with-julie/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:17:40 +0000 paul http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/?p=663 Julie, you were a blast to work with! Thanks for putting up with the cold. More to come! I love Adriatica!

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]]> http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/2010/02/18/snow-bride-bridal-session-with-julie/feed/ 4 Kristen and Justin Engagement Session http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/2010/02/17/kristen-and-justin-engagement-session/ http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/2010/02/17/kristen-and-justin-engagement-session/#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:34:39 +0000 paul http://www.paulernestphotography.com/blog/?p=628 Kristen and Justin are such a great couple! We started out at the Dallas Arboretum and had a blast! The weather was great, everything was still green and it couldn’t have been better. We then spent some time at the Cotton Mill to get a few more shots. Kristen and Justin, you guys look great no matter where we shoot. I can’t wait to see what happens at Kristin’s Bridal session… I know the images are going to be great! Thanks so much you guys for being you and allowing me to capture it!

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