Photomaids in Action & Outtakes

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?

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

 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

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

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.;)