I love Austin weddings! They are always fun and the scenery there is amazing. So you can imagine how happy I was when Lisa called me last year and told me that she and Andrew would be having their wedding at University Camp in San Marcos.
I didn't get a chance to meet either of them before the wedding so when it started raining as I was pulling up to the wedding I didn't know what to expect! They were both as relaxed as can be though and are two of the most laid-back people I've ever met. Special thanks to my good friend Collins Metu for helping me out on this one. Now to the images!
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I met Lauren last year when she coordinated a wedding I shot at Shirley Acres. She is probably one of the most fun people I've worked with and we've kept in touch since then. A few weeks ago she called me and told me she wanted to surprise her mom with some photos of her and her siblings for Mother's Day! So we went out to the warehouse district downtown and did an urban family shoot. Lauren told me that her mom "cried" when they gave her the images framed as a present. What an awesome gift huh ;)
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Andrea and Juan were married last May at the Courtyard on St. James. Their wedding was awesome but since I'm a little behind on blogging I though I'd start with their engagement session first. They selected Discovery Green downtown as the location for their shoot. It was great and fit well with their style and personalities. I always try to get my clients involved in the selection process for their engagement shoots, that way the session is a little more unique to them. On a side note, andrea and Juan are both avid Rock Band players...my kind of clients!
Adam Nyholt says:
Good stuff man! That is one happy looking couple. Of course, they have you as a photographer, so that helps!
(06.15.09 @ 10:31 AM)
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Lately I've been thinking about some of the reasons I like shooting wedding photography. I've come to realize that it's "photographing people" that I'm really attracted to. With weddings there are so many parts to the day (details, candids, scenery) which I love to, but I find that I enjoy doing portraits of my couples the most. Then I got to thinking, "Maybe I should expand into doing more portraits" and that's how Akil Bennett Seniors came about!
I've been working on a website the past few weeks and it should be ready very soon! Being a young photographer myself, it's pretty easy for me to relate to teenagers and I love the fun and energy they bring to their shoots! I'm really looking forward to this. A natural light downtown loft is currently in the works so I can do shoots inside in addition to the locations I already use around town. We all know how hot it gets in Houston so having an air conditioned studio downtown will be nice!
I'm currently looking for 2010 graduates who would like to be senior reps for their schools. If you're interested, email me at akilbennettphoto@mac.com to get more info!
Carolyn says:
Very cool! I can't wait to peep the new space.
(06.11.09 @ 07:19 PM)
Carolyn says:
Very cool! I can't wait to peep the new space.
(06.11.09 @ 09:07 PM)
Akil Bennett says:
chip- very soon my friend, very soon!
(06.15.09 @ 12:59 PM)
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I was introduced to Cypress Albums last year by Jose Villa when I attended his workshop in Mexico. I've been meaning to get a sample album into my studio ever since and I've finally gotten around to it! They're awesome...very modern, chic and clean. I think this style book complements the types of images I like to take and I'm pumped that I'm offering this to my clients now!
This is an 8x8 Iris Engagement Sign-In Book. Lots of clients get sign-in books for the guest to sign at the reception and its a really cool way to show off your engagement photos!
Carolyn says:
Very nice....i love the chosen cover material and photo! Super cute work (for a guy)!
(06.08.09 @ 08:59 AM)
wei says:
Looks great, Akil. I need to get my ass off and get some samples done. I think the Iris is the way to go.
(06.09.09 @ 03:46 PM)
Akil Bennett says:
do it man! you won't regret it...these albums are hot!
(06.15.09 @ 01:00 PM)
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Oh how beautiful! The bride and groom look wonderfully happy and the hanging lanterns in the tent add a nice vibe. Awesome.
(06.18.09 @ 05:37 PM)Nice work dude, they are all very crisp and clean.
(06.20.09 @ 09:05 PM)You are a beast.
That is all.
(06.21.09 @ 12:06 PM)Great job. I love all the detailed shots.
(06.21.09 @ 10:12 PM)Love your work!
(06.24.09 @ 09:18 PM)You captured everything so perfectly...I'm in awe!
(07.08.09 @ 06:19 PM)Love these! Was catching up on my blog reader, got to this entry and thought, the groom and best man look really familiar -- then it hit me! I graduated high school with them!
(07.15.09 @ 08:09 AM)Beautiful images... Love the details shots! Awesome style!
(08.03.09 @ 11:15 AM)