Destination Dallas: Engaged.Trisha & Rene

Meet Trisha and Rene.   The moment I met her, I knew she was the kind of bride I LOVE!  The kind of bride that feels like not only a friend of mine, but someone I have known forever.  This girl and I can chit-chat forever!   She filled me in on all of the details of her wedding, then we started talking engagement pics.   As soon as she informed me that they live in Dallas.....I KNEW we had to do their engagement session there!   Dallas holds a near and dear place in my heart.   My mom's side of the family is from Dallas, and I spent every summer vacation soaking up the sun poolside at my MawMaw and PawPaw's house and every Superbowl that involved the Cowboys rooting for them.  I remember as a child, secretly dreaming and wishing that we lived in the great state of Texas.  Dallas holds a near and dear place to Trisha & Rene's heart as well.   It is where they met, fell in love, and started their life together.   To shoot their session anywhere else, simply would not do.         

When Trisha pulled out her Veo at our first meeting, I nearly died laughing.    Veo is this water flavoring stuff.   If anyone were to look into my purse at a given time, they would most likely find a packet of Crystal Lite lemonade powder.   People think I'm crazy when I order my flavored vodka and water, and then bust out my Crystal Lite lemonade.   I'm sure it probably looks like I must be doing some type of science experiment at the bar.....but HEY....it's 5 calories.....AND mostly water!  Keeps me hydrated!!!    I'm glad to see that I am not alone in this Trisha!!! 

Then we headed to a funky little spot I found....Hotel Belmont!!   I love all vintage, retro, and simple....so I knew as soon as I saw a photo of this place, that we HAD to shoot here!    And did I mention the view of the city from this place!?!?!?!  

View their Slideshow HERE.

Trisha- you are going to make one BEAUTIFUL June bride!!!    See you on your next STL visit!!!    

xoxoxo Ash-a-ley

Senior Year: Ryan

We traveled down to the fine state of Texas to capture Ryan's senior photo session.   We met at the same school he had spent the last three years.  Three years full of meeting new friends, making memories, and playing baseball.  Baseball is one of those things that will always hold a special place in my heart.   Then Ryan told me he was a pitcher.  Extra Extra Bonus Points.  You see, my little brother is also a pitcher.  I know the nervousness that Ryan's mom probably feels every time she watches the young man she is so proud of  number 10 on that pitcher's mound.  If she is anything like me when I watch my brother, I am on the edge of my seat before every pitch.  There are so many things I want for him....I want that perfect curveball, that perfect high speed pitch that the batter is not going to see coming, I am hoping he doesn't throw a ball, and I am praying that no line drives are drilled straight for him.  On his off days, I am wishing that I could trade places with him, and do something to help him out.   I am sure Ryan's mom must feel the same way now that the man she holds so much pride in her eyes for is finishing up his last year before he heads off to college.   Ryan - you and your dimple are absolutely adorable.    Make sure you enjoy every day of this year in school.  It will fly by and leave you looking back in disbelief that it's all really over.   Keep making your mama proud.  LeLe loves you.   :)  

View Ryan's Slideshow HERE.
LeLe Behind the Lens Fun.......

Oh yeah Ryan....don't look so surprised next time I tell you I can lean with it, rock with it, shake that laffy taffy, and bern.......    :)