Girls with Pearls Photography

The Knot Best of Weddings 2011 Pick!

Girls with Pearls Photography — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 18:28:03 +0000

Thank you to all those who have supported us in our journey thus far and to all of our brides for your sweet words and glowing reviews.

We are very blessed

Love. Love. Love.

The Girls

“Voted The Knot Best of Weddings 2011 Pick for Wedding Photography“

Bridal Extravaganza Specials for 2011!!

Girls with Pearls Photography — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 20:39:28 +0000

Hellooooooooo Brides to be! Come and visit “The Girls” January 8-9, 2011 at the Bridal Extravaganza Show held at the George R. Brown Convention Center . . . Booths 530 & 532

This year for our January show we are offering a big discount to those brides that come ready to sign a contract and put down a deposit at the show!!

***The discount is ONLY available at the show . . . dates are ONLY secured by a signed contract and paid deposit . . . If you choose $500 off of our base rate ($3500) your deposit amount will be $1500. . . If you choose the complementary engagement session your deposit amount will be $1750.***

We can’t wait to meet all of your smiling faces!!

Love. Love. Love.

The Girls

Girls with Pearls Photography

www.girlswpearls.com

Mike Colon 777 Workshop in N.O.L.A.!

Girls with Pearls Photography — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 01:46:42 +0000

A few weeks ago, I entered a last-minute Facebook contest put on by Mike Colon for his 777 Workshop held in New Orleans and won! This was very exciting for many reasons . . . #1 Mike Colon is one of the few “famous” photographers that I follow #2 I was hand-picked out of hundreds of applicants #3 I felt I was in need of change and a new perspective . . . and best of all it was a fun road trip away to NOLA . . . a place I had yet to visit!

I had a great time and met some really great people I now consider friends . . . here are some fun pictures from my day . . . my loooong day! We didnt part ways until well into the wee hours of the next day! I was exhausted but it was all worth it

The 777 workshop started off with an intimate discussion amongst strangers circled around a coffee table with cameras and laptops in hand. We all gave our “who, what, when, why and how” and then Mike started the lesson. There were only 6 of us there to listen and soak it all in.

I believe he is telling us he is not nervous . . . see not shaking

Throughout the day I would snap off a few shots of whatever was in my view to try some of the different techniques learned . . . and fellow photographer Brandon Mohair was across from me and well . . . was in most of my shots

and John Mitchell was to my right:

Sharon De la O, Trent Bailey Cobb and Adam Coberly were also in the room and luckily for them i wasn’t facing their direction too much

After several hours of lecture we had lunch and headed out for a live shoot:

Here are a few “behind the scenes” shots with our beautiful model, Jessica.

Here are a few of my favorite shots that I snapped of Jessica:

Can you guess how excited I was to find a GWP bike in the middle of the French Quarter??!

So very Excited!

I know I said a few but when Narrowing it down to 20 or so shots from close to a thousand really is a few

After our shoot we went back up to the room for a couple more hours of lecture and then Mike did a quick wardrobe change and we headed to dinner . . . a fantastically delicious dinner! . . . At the Famed Palace Cafe’!! But on our way there we had a few adventures . . . like the random parade that broke out right in front of our hotel!

Mr. Colon himself was excited to see the parade

After the parade we proceeded to our restaurant and ran into . . . Modern Day Gypsy’s . . . I say Modern day because #1 he had a blackberry and #2 he had a Facebook account!

This was quite the treat . . . the music was awesome!

Doesn’t their dog resemble the famed blue dog from artist George Rodrigue??!

We finally arrived at Palace Cafe’!

And we picked up a dinner guest Mike Adrian from Maui decided to dine with us too . . . as a side note it was great to meet another fellow vegetarian photographer!!!

I decided to snap a shot of everyone entering the restaurant . . . quite comical . . . blurry and comical

I think Trent was still talking with the Gypsy’s so here is a snapshot of him at our table

We all voted and decided that instead of indulging in Palace Cafe’s famous banana’s foster that we would instead enjoy coffee and beignets at Cafe’ Du Monde! Here is a shot of Mike snapping a shot of himself for his wife

This is our waited Adrian . . . I think we brightened his day. . . not sure though

delicious deliciousness . . . that is how I describe beignets.

Just look at all of that sugar!

Hey uh, Mike . . . uhhh you’ve got a little . .. yeah right there . . .

Here are a few shots of my sweet sweet new friend, Sharon. I am soooo glad we met!! We had one of those “I feel like I’ve known you all my life” times . . . I miss you already Shar!

She is getting some face time in with her hubby . . . and just looking cute

Theeeen someone had a great idea . . . a beignet eating contest. This idea came after Adam ate one in one bite . . . I decided not to post those pics

I think Mike was a wee bit reluctant . . . that sugar mountain can be intimidating!

It got intense . . .

I don’t even remember who the winner was but we all had such a great time!

And enjoyed some piping hot chicory coffee

The “Mikes”

I leave you all with this one last picture . . . it was very late . . . around 1:30 A.M. the next day and we were walking back to our hotel and decided to go up Bourbon Street and there were 2 NOLA police officers walking ahead of us and well . . . this turned out to be one of my favorite shots of the whole trip

I had so much fun and made some great memories.

Thank you Mike for the opportunity to renew myself and learn from the best.

xoxo – Jamie

Love. Love. Love.

The Girls

Washinton Ave. Engagement Session: Christine & Matt!

Girls with Pearls Photography — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:39:24 +0000

We have played on Washington but never worked . . . so when Christine and Matt wanted to give it a try, we said why not!

I love this little spot . . .

This was my favorite part of the session. We stopped at Catalina Coffee for some refreshments and to get out of the heat for a bit. . . we didn’t intend on shooting here but once we were inside we just couldn’t help ourselves! Not to mention they have a very friendly staff and BEST coffee!

Seriously! I love this!!!

I’m not gonna lie . . . I was concerned that we could come upon a crime scene when we ventured out into the field. Thankfully it was all clear . . . well at least our area was!

We had so much fun! Matt and Christine treated us to dinner and drinks afterwards at Beavers . . . it was very delicious and has become a favorite spot of mine . . . I love the BBQ Tofu!!

Love. Love. Love.

The Girls

Herman Park/Rice University Engagement Session: Anna & Dennis!

Girls with Pearls Photography — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 15:31:45 +0000

Rachel and I met Anna and Dennis on a very HOT summer day at Herman Park for their engagement session. They were so cute together and the heat never bothered them! After a while we headed over to the Rice University grounds . . . we can never get enough of those beautiful trees and ivy!

Here are some of our favorites:

Though we have shot in this area a bazillion times this was the first time we had come across this little nook . . . We instantly fell in love with it!!! It is like the entrance to the “Secret Garden”

We can’t wait for the wedding blog!!!

Here is the engagement slide show:

http://girlswithpearls.myshowit.com/anna_dennis

Love. Love. Love.

The Girls

Ashton Gardens Wedding: Stefanie & Nick! Girls with Pearls Photography

Girls with Pearls Photography — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 20:28:32 +0000

Before the wedding Rachel and I shot Stefanie’s bridal session in the Market Street are of The Woodlands and visited Hotel Avia too! It was a gorgeous day and we were able to get some really great stuff before being run off by MSP (market street police).

Here are a few faves:

Now for the wedding! My latest trend seems to be that once a year I get very ill. . . and this year was no different. I was just getting over pneumonia and completed my bed rest the Friday before the wedding. I was bored out of my mind sitting at home and could not wait to get out and shoot! I know we always say we love our jobs and we also always say it’s true . . . but it really is! Being a wedding photographer is very rewarding. Rachel and I invest a lot of time and energy into our clients and it is a big deal to us to come full circle and shoot the wedding of a couple we have grown close to. Stefanie and Nick were no exception to this. They are wonderful people inside and out and we have loved getting to know them. Now for the goods . . .Everything was held at the beautiful Ashton Gardens and the celebrations were planned perfectly and ran very smooth . . . William at Bella Videography did all the video aaaaand Rachel and I of Girls with Pearls photography were the wedding photographers!

Stef secured some family heirlooms to her bouquet in memory of special loved ones.

I am not sure but, I think she is excited!

Nick wrote Stefanie the sweetest letter . . .

See! even the girls cried

Grrrrrrrr . . .

Don’t you just love her shoes??!

What sweet little ladies

Introducing . . . Mr. and Mrs. Wurtz!

These two laugh ALL the time!

Stef with her Daddy . . .

Nick and his Momma . . .

See . . . They even laugh while cutting the cake!

Here is Nick doing his Aggie thing . . .

And Stef getting her Longhorn on . . .

What’s that at the top of my frame??

Why, it is Texas‘ biggest fan that’s who!

I would just like to thank William with Bella Videography for supplying all the video lights and allowing us to get such awesome shots!

Thanks WILLIAM! You ROCK!

We had such a great time celebrating right along with you guys! Thanks for being awesome.

. . . and for all you “awesome” dancers out there, you’re welcome

I decided to only let the password holders view your awesome skillz once they are posted online.

Don’t forget the slide show . . . http://girlswithpearls.myshowit.com/090410

Love. Love. Love.

The Girls

Houston Historic Disrict Engagement Session: Stefanie and Nick!

Girls with Pearls Photography — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 01:32:14 +0000

Earlier this year Rachel and I met the sweet Stefanie and Nick downtown for their engagement session.

They were excited and NICK was all giggles . . . and chapstick!

Here are some of our faves . . .

Being Houston wedding photographers we shoot around the Historic district a lot but these crumbly brick walls are always a favorite spot!!

They are so fun!

These two live in Dallas and Nick wanted to include a little piece of the Big D in the session soooooo . . . it is in the background!

This area in front of Warren’s never gets old

She went to UT and he went to A&M . . . they are perfect together!

Love this one!!

We had a great time getting to know you guys! We can’t wait to blog the wedding!!!

Love. Love. Love.

The Girls

Sacred Heart/Garten Verein Galveston Wedding: Girls with Pearls Photography

Girls with Pearls Photography — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:05:00 +0000

Wes and Celina were married at the Sacred Heart Catholic church in downtown Galveston and the reception followed at the Garten Verein. We love, love, love them (we say this about all our couples, but its true)! The wedding was beautiful, and despite the heat we got some really fun shots around the church, the Tremont, and the strand in downtown Galveston.

First look…

We always seem to find our color somewhere!

The party….

These two really do know how to Work. It.

Wes & Celina,

We really do love you guys! Your wedding was beautiful and we are honored that you chose us to capture it.

love.love.love.

The Girls

Red Rock Canyon/Las Vegas Bridal Session

Girls with Pearls Photography — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:09:31 +0000

One of the perks of being wedding photographers is that sometimes we get to travel and call it “work”. We attended WPPI in Las Vegas this past March and while we were there one of our brides flew out to shoot her bridal session at Red Rock Canyon National Park. We have been DYING to blog these images, but we had to wait until her wedding was over as to not spoil the surprise of how completely amazing she looked!

Two words for this next series….Work. It.

Celina’s mom came with her to help with things like this….throwing the veil.

The next couple of shots are just plain fun!

Toward the end of the session Celina let her hair down for some drama…

This next and last shot is one of my favorites. The sun was setting and we were making our way out of the park. We spotted this tree and pulled out our video light for one last shot.

love.love.love.

The Girls

Well…..it was bound to happen eventually.

Girls with Pearls Photography — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:10:20 +0000

Yes. It was inevitable. I turned 30.

I went from being okay with it, to completely freaking out, back to being okay with it again. After all, age is only a number right? Wrong! The only people who say things like that are people who can’t purchase their own alcohol and old people. Really, though I am okay with it. Feeling like your throat is closing and you can’t breathe is not “freaking out”, it’s just what happens AT MY AGE.

“So Dorothy, what have you learned?”

Hmmm…..

I’ve learned that I have THE most amazing friends.

I’ve learned that I have a weakness for cute shoes.

I finally mastered eyeliner.

I have NOT learned how to get out of a ticket.

I’ve learned if you make up a word and use it enough, others will start using it too.

I’ve learned to say no.

I’ve learned I can be selfish sometimes, and I’m working on it.

MY CHILDREN ARE THE WORLD TO ME!

I’m turning into my mother, and couldn’t be happier about it.

My dad is cooler than your dad.

God is so good.

Most importantly I’ve learned who I am and WHO’S I am. I’ve learned what I’ll stand for and what I won’t.

I love the person I am and what I am still to become. God has given me so much, and I strive every day to walk the path he has intended for me.
“I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

And because no blog post is complete without a picture….here is a crappy picture of me I took with my phone…..eating breakfast……in a mirror that I should have cleaned first before taking a picture in it. P.s. That is a banana I’m eating.

LOVE.LOVE.LOVE.