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Beautiful Sunset Wedding at the Oasis

racheal — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:23:50 +0000

Despite the lack of rain this past year, and the low levels of water in Lake Travis, the Oasis is still an amazing place to have a sunset wedding in Austin Texas. Remember Billy and Danielle? Who could forget their very snugly engagement session? Well it was finally time to get them hitched and the Oasis was the beautiful backdrop for their special occasion.

As with most weddings, there were so many emotions that day. There were times that the bride and groom were calm and collected while other times we found them both having fun and cutting up with their party. At one moment, the bride became swept up in the moment and had a quick hug from her sister in law.

I love this moment in weddings. Right as the music begins to play and everyone quiets down to see the bride enter. My heart races at this moment during every single wedding I’ve photographed. Something about it is so magical; maybe it’s the anticipation of it all or how with each step the bride is one step closer to her life changing forever. Whatever the reason, I love it and it gets me excited to see this photo of Danielle as she enters the doorway to the balcony where her future husband awaits, father on one side of her and her son on the other.

The sunset was amazing that evening and so was the love that everyone shared with one another.

Photo Booth Fun

racheal — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:25:01 +0000

The ceremony is over, the cake has been cut, the music is pumpin’and people are on the dance floor. It’s time to have some fun. The Photomaids photobooth is a great addition to your traditional wedding images. It’s a time for your family and friends to cut loose and be silly. We provide the backdrop and assorted items to include in the photos. Who knew that a pair of coconut shells and a small chalkboard could be so much fun?

Wild Poppy Florist

racheal — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:53:28 +0000

We adore the ladies over at Wild Poppy Florist. Their eye for detail and color is amazing. Photomaids has worked with Wild Poppy in several weddings last year and they have always amazed us with their stunning floral arrangements and bouquets.

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Bridals at the Capitol

racheal — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 18:38:33 +0000

Jaws dropped as soon as this bride walked out onto the Texas Capitol grounds. You should have seen the crowds of people part like the Red Sea making way for her to walk down to where Sandy and I were set up for our first set of shots. The bride, Leslie, had shown us photos of the dress months before, but is wasn’t until we saw it in person, that our jaws dropped. Wow! She looked spectacular! The dress was a huge secret; Leslie wanted to keep the details of her dress on the DL (down-low). We felt very honored to be a part of the chosen few that got a little sneak peek of it. Well….. I guess everyone at the Capitol that day got a glance, but they weren’t going to tell!

Note from Leslie the bride: “My dress was very princessy and sparkly. When I tried my dress on, I knew it was the one because I didn’t want to take it off. The veil was trimmed in rhinestones to add to the sparkle. Nothing special about tiara other than I really liked it. To note, Cami, my maid of honor’s daughter, picked out my earrings which helped me to pick out tiara.”

Dress – Maggie Sottero designer purchased at Belle Saison

Think Outside the Wedding Dress : At The Inspired Bride

racheal — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:26:29 +0000

Calling all brides to be! Have you checked out The Inspired Bride? Tons of photos, articles, and resources for today’s bride. One article in particular that caught our eye was this one – Thinking Outside the Wedding Dress. As a bride, you think of everything, every little detail of the wedding day, but what many brides don’t think about is being comfortable as you leave the wedding. Now granted this might not be the choice of every girl out there, but I think for some, it would be a perfect choice. Go take a look at the gorgeous after the wedding dresses they have posted!

Photomaids in Action & Outtakes

racheal — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:23:54 +0000

Looking back at these photos, we can’t help but laugh. We had discussed doing this really neat scene in the elevator getting shots of the newly engaged couple kissing as the elevator doors closed, making you wonder just what kind of hanky panky is happening behind closed doors. Great concept right?? LOL! It wasn’t near as romantic as it sounds. Photomaids photographer Rae, was hunched down on the side of the elevator trying to hide while Sandy shot the photos from the outside hallyway. Each time the doors would close, Rae would hit the “open doors” button. The doors would open, click, click click, doors would close, Rae hits the button, repeat. Can you imagine the poor soul down on the first floor who can’t understand why the elevator isn’t coming down? After a few takes, Rae poked her head out “Are we done yet?”

As the elevator shots came to a close, this is one of the last shots we got. The looks on their faces are priceless!

Here are a few more outtakes and antics from our engagement session with the lovely Perreda and Rodney. Good times….. good times!

Beware of the chicken! You know when Sandy pulls out the chicken, it’s gonna be a good time!

Etsy Find: Wanna Spoon?

racheal — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 12:46:37 +0000

Here at Photomaids, we love etsy! There are so many creative, talented people there who design and make the most ingenius things for weddings. Be warned, you’ll find yourself spending hours browsing over all the shops. Here is the latest find – a cute fork and spoon set for the new bride and groom.

Breathtaking Bride

racheal — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 19:39:19 +0000

Isn’t she breathtaking?

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. M. Your wedding yesterday at Cathedral Oaks was spectacular despite the grey skies and rain that came and went through out the day. Most brides consider rain on their wedding day to be of great luck; and we truly believe that you and Billy are so very lucky to have one another.

Allyson, you were simply breathtaking. You were an absolute vision as you walked down the aisle and you handled the day with such poise and grace. It was an honor and a privilege for us to be there for your special day.

Love,

The Photomaids

Leslie & Chris ~ The Engagement

racheal — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:56:28 +0000

Leslie: Nederland, TX
Chris: Houston, TX
both in Austin for 16+ years

How long have you been together?
6 1/2 years

How did you meet?
At the UT Texas Exes Center at a football game through a mutual friend

Engagement Date October 9, 2010

The proposal – he planned it all – a weekend away at Marriott at Horseshoe Bay, a total surprise to me.

Tell us about the ring?
He picked out the ring all by himself….princess cut diamond with a diamond setting. Princess is a nickname for me so it was the only cut that made sense. He did a fabulous job picking out the ring.

Danielle and Billy ~ The Engagement

racheal — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:53:28 +0000

Danielle and Billy were married a few months ago, but it seems like just yesterday that the Photomaids were driving out to Liberty Hill to the family’s ranch to photograph their engagement session. As we approached their place, Sandy and I both eyeballed the old wagon in the front pasture and both knew instantly that we wanted to have that as one of our backdrops for the session. Danielle and Billy were a little apprehensive at first; both had mentioned that they weren’t very comfortable in front of the camera. But, you wouldn’t have known it, just look at these two love birds! It didn’t take long for them to relax and snuggle up to one another.

LOOK at this gorgeous evening light; so soft and buttery! Photographer’s dream! It was the perfect ending to a perfect engagement session. And in true romantic fashion, the knight in shining armour rides away into the sunset with his beautiful bride to be.