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Bochi + Penni | Zilker Clubhouse | Austin, TX

One thing the past few years have taught me is that you cannot take life for granted. Or time, for that matter.

A few months before their wedding, I met with Bochi and Penni at Radio Coffee and chatted about their wedding. I loved all the little nods to Austin they were planning to bring to their intimate wedding filled with a lot of out of town guests. With a gorgeous view of downtown, they decided to hold their wedding at the Zilker Clubhouse. With cupcakes from the amazing South Austin own, Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop, a guitar for the guests to sign, a poet providing on the spot unique poems, a Photo Booth, dancing under the strands of lights … it was a perfect, magical evening. Everything one could hope for.

I’ve shot a fair number of weddings over the years and what I loved the most about Bochi and Penni’s wedding was the toasts. Usually, during toasts guests can get restless and start chatting, quietly … but this was not the case that night. Everyone listened. Laughed. Loved. Agreed with the sentiments given. It was – amazing.

I know this blog post comes some time later, but to Bochi and Penni – I thank you both for allowing me to come and document such an amazing day in your lives. I hope it was as perfect as you had hoped for.

xo

~s.

Vendors:

Photographer – Sasha Haagensen Photography

Venue: Zilker Clubhouse

Cake: Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop

Floral: The Flower Studio

Poet: Ryan Ashley The Artist – formally Untouched Poetry

Musician: Ryan Holley

Photo Booth: PHOTOBOMB

Jennifer + Sarah| Villa St. Clair | Manor, TX

What a year 2017 was! I was so busy between work and home life, that I didn’t even realize the last time I posted a blog! Tsk!

Clearly, 2018 was just about the same. How is already 2019?!?! Perhaps I should make a New Year’s resolution to be better about posting!

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I met Jennifer thru a mutual friend back in college that she worked with at Chuy’s (which for those of you who don’t live in Austin, their creamy jalapeño is addictive – but I digress). Back then I was taking a studio photography class and needed models. See where this is going? 😉 I remember Jennifer telling me that I would one day photograph her wedding. My 20-something year old self was completely flattered and super excited at the notion.

And she kept her word.

We won’t go into how long ago that statement was made, but I was so honored when she messaged me and wanted to talk about her beautiful wedding to this amazing woman, Sarah – that I got teary-eyed. Which is not much different from how I was while shooting their ceremony. There wasn’t a dry eye in that courtyard. They were surrounded by so many supportive family and friends who love them dearly and have seen both of them thru many stages and obstacles in life.

It was one giant family. And I loved every minute.

To Jennifer and Sarah,  Thank you for trusting me to capture such an important moment in both of your lives. Much love to you both!

And in case you missed their AMAZING engagement photos … here’s the link

Vendors

Photographer: Sasha Haagensen Photography

Venue / Catering / Floral / Planner: Villa St. Clair

Hummingbird House | Summer Wedding | Manchaca, TX

 

This past weekend I had the privilege of covering a wedding with Nadine of Nadine Photography. I’ve said this before and I will say it again – it doesn’t matter how much you think you know, it’s always worth your time to take a back seat and learn from someone else. I appreciate the time I get to work with Nadine.

Here are some of my images from the wedding at Hummingbird House. I haven’t shot there in awhile and look forward to doing more hopefully in the near future!

~s.

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