DFW Winter Shootout: Models

Here is part 2 of the DFW Winter Shootout: the gorgeous models. Introducing David and Corbin Baxter of Soulbox Productions (a film company specializing in super 8 film).

Ebony and Jovan Wordlaw. Ebony is a certified wedding planner and owner of Ebony Peoples Events and Designs.

And last but not least, Prianna Staley.

Here are all the fabulous vendors that made this shootout a success:

Bride:  Prianna Staley // Bride & Groom:  David and Corbin Baxter; Soulbox Productions

Cake:  Sugar Bee Sweets // Flowers:  Bows & Arrows

Engaged Couple: Ebony and Jovan Wordlaw // Hair:  Ashley Bristo

Makeup:  Something you...Makeup Artistry //  Ring Bearer Bowls:  Paloma's Nest

Suit: D. Jones Tailored Collection // Stationary:  The Left-Handed Calligrapher

Venue:  The Shoppes at Brownstone Village //  Planning/Production:  After Yes and Catie Ronquillo

DFW Winter Shootout: Details!

Last Sunday I had the fun opportunity to attend a photographer shootout hosted by Catie Ronquillo & Elizabeth of After Yes. They did a wonderful job of providing gorgeous models and yummy details for us to photograph.  Here's part one of the shootout, all the delightful details.  

I was fascinated with the marshmallows with the hearts!

Here are all the fabulous vendors that made this shootout a success:

Bride:  Prianna Staley // Bride & Groom:  David and Corbin Baxter; Soulbox Productions

Cake:  Sugar Bee Sweets // Flowers:  Bows & Arrows

Engaged Couple: Ebony and Jovan Wordlaw // Hair:  Ashley Bristo

Makeup:  Something you...Makeup Artistry //  Ring Bearer Bowls:  Paloma's Nest

Suit: D. Jones Tailored Collection // Stationary:  The Left-Handed Calligrapher

Venue:  The Shoppes at Brownstone Village //  Planning/Production:  After Yes and Catie Ronquillo

Check back Thursday for the rest of the shootout!

Event Photography: Nigerian Baby Naming Ceremony

Different cultures around the world, have different ways of naming babies. In the Nigerian culture, the child has an official naming ceremony where their name is announced.  There are normally several names given to the baby from various family members.  I was fortunate last year to get to photograph the naming ceremony for a special baby boy. He was long awaited, and it was sweet to celebrate once again with the I family on a special day. Here is the guest of honor:

Sweet mama son moments.

A pair of healthy lungs is always a good thing ;)

I enjoyed seeing some familiar faces.

Tears of joy.

The Biblical account of Hannah, an ancient Jewish woman who also celebrated the birth of a long awaited son held special meaning and significance.

The names are revealed.