Because the weather outdoors has been so bad in Houston lately we decided it would be best to do Shel's bridal session indoors. She has a friend that works at Ashton Gardens that got us permission to photograph anywhere we wanted at their venue! I do weddings there all the time and shooting there is a breeze...I dig all the natural light in this place. You might remember Shel & Neal from their engagement session I shot last year. They'll be getting married later this month at Union Station, can't wait!
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I know I've said this before but I love shooting engagement sessions. It's such a great way to get to know your clients. Ryann and Damen were so great to photograph...they're such a fun-loving couple.
Terra McMinn says:
I love the pictures! Good job Akil!
(11.04.09 @ 05:17 PM)
aric + casey says:
loved lookin' through some of your latest work. awesome stuff!!
(11.10.09 @ 10:04 PM)
Sara says:
Looks great! Jealous of their cooler-looking weather than we had! :)
(11.13.09 @ 03:55 PM)
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I was contacted by Kayla Marie of Exquisitely Dunn a few weeks ago to photograph a proposal and surprise engagement party for Amber & Ronald. Kayla and Ronald had been planning for weeks how he was going to surprise Amber on her birthday, and everything worked out perfectly. They really went all out on this and it was amazing!
They had a limo pick Amber up that brought her to Hotel Zaza where Ronald rented a suite, decorated perfectly for her. He also had a bottle of wine ready that he and Amber had been saving for about 5 years...for a special occasion ;) There were just so many small details that went into this proposal that made it special. Afterwards, we went to The Four Seasons downtown where their families had prepared a surprise engagement party for them. Check em' out!
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Ronald says:
Off the chain young brother. But I am, of course, just slightly biased
(10.06.09 @ 05:20 PM)
Shannon Richardson says:
Love it! That man has taste! Beautiful Fiance and Beautiful Ring!....I can spot that little brown box from anywhere.
(10.07.09 @ 08:28 AM)
Leena says:
Akil, these pictures are stunning. You truly keep getting better and better. Simply gorgeous.
(10.08.09 @ 04:31 PM)
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I met Shelly & Paul today for an engagement session knowing it had been raining all day. We hoped it would pass but we all know how Houston weather is. Still, sometimes plans change. The unexpected happens. And what you get turns out better than you had hoped for.
Pat says:
Good job man! The rain shot has that "feel" to it. Definitely made lemonade out of the lemons.
(09.29.09 @ 02:17 PM)
photographer fredericton says:
This is so awesome and well deserved! You've come a long way and you're photography just keeps getting better!
(01.25.12 @ 12:59 AM)
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Brandi & Tom will be getting married at The White House Ranch in October. We used the grounds as the backdrop for the engagement shoot, with me almost getting killed by fire ants in the process!! Word to wise, don't wear sandals in an open field...anyway, on to the photos.
Joanna Garcia says:
The 5th one is my favorite. Love the lighting in that shot.
(09.28.09 @ 07:57 PM)
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gorgeous shots akil! so natural!
(04.12.10 @ 09:19 PM)