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Meet & Greet at Circle Park Bridal

paul — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:54:25 +0000

Stop by Circle Park Bridal in Addison Saturday, March 27th. We are going to have an awesome time hanging out with Andrea and her wonderful team from 11am-2pm. Stop by and say hi, check out some of our samples and material we will have at the store, try on a dress or two or take a look at some of their wonderful veils and accessories. We will also have some great door prizes! We hope to see you then!

Image + Illustration

paul — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:15:36 +0000

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.

Circle Park Bridal Trunk Show

paul — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:49:04 +0000

Andrea at Circle Park Bridal is so unbelievable! She not only opens her heart to people around her but also opens her store to brides as well as fellow wedding vendors as well! I had the pleasure of visiting her store last weekend to capture some images of some wonderful custom Birdcage Veils, Feather Fascinators and Custom Jewelry. This was a great opportunity to see some of the trends in Bridal Fashion for the upcoming year. If you haven’t been to one of Circle Park Bridal’s Trunk Shows don’t miss the next chance. Just visit www.CircleParkBridal.com to see what her next surprise is going to be!

Elizabeth and Robert

paul — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:12:24 +0000

If I had to say one word about Elizabeth and Robert it would be “genuine.” The genuine sincerity of their personalities, love for each other and their beautiful wedding were very memorable for me as it must have been for them and their guests. They attend Chase Oaks Church in Plano, so naturally that is where they were wed. Robert’s brother who Pastors at another church officiated the service. I have loved working with them from their Engagement Photography Session at the Angelika Film Center in Plano (where Robert proposed… rented out the entire theater and produced a movie that was “The Proposal”… followed by an immediate reception with their friends in the lobby… how fun is that!) to Elizabeth’s Bridal Photography at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. Robert’s love of cars decorated the reception having a different car for each table’s theme. I had the chance to ride with Robert last year and wow does he know how to use a Porsche… fast! I am looking forward to a family portrait session with them as soon as we warm up and dry up outside! Thanks Elizabeth and Robert for the honor of capturing your wedding through my lens!

Snow Bride! Bridal Session With Julie.

paul — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:17:40 +0000

Julie, you were a blast to work with! Thanks for putting up with the cold. More to come! I love Adriatica!

Sarah’s Bridal Session

paul — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:00:44 +0000

Sarah and Nico

paul — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:42:52 +0000

We had a wonderful time downtown at the Old Red Courthouse. I have been looking forward to Sarah and Nico’s big day after hearing about all the details I would get to photograph! Sarah looked absolutely beautiful! Maitee Miles did a wonderful job with Sarah’s hair and makeup and Mockingbird Bridal provided her gown. They are a great couple with great taste… DFW Events did a wonderful job with all of their colors, flower (The Wildflower)… just everything! I also had the privilege of enjoying the sounds of Inside Out again… talk about energy! They topped off the evening with a 1939 Cadillac Touring Car from Romantic Remembrances. Their wedding was definitely an evening to remember!

Portraits in the Park, Benefiting The Pink Initiative

paul — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:01:14 +0000

We are a little late with our fundraiser for The Pink Initiative. Let’s take advantage of this great weather we are having and get some family photos done… Now’s the time in order to be ready for Christmas!

Sarah and Nico’s Engagement Session

paul — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:34:38 +0000

Just started editing their photos and had to go ahead and post this one. We had an awesome time at Adriatica followed by a wardrobe and location change to the Cotton Mill. I can’t wait until here bridal session in a couple of weeks at the Old Red Courthouse!

Check Out Our New Video!

paul — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 21:23:11 +0000

I had a blast this past Spring on a shoot with a great team of friends and colleagues at the Magnolia Hotel. Randee Strand at About Face Artistry, Andrea Porter with Circle Park Bridal, Jessica Smith with Magnolia Hotel, Shezad Manjee with Hakim Sons Films, Sonia Travino, Earth Blooms and many brides and friends. I hope you enjoy it and please drop in a comment and let me know what you think!