Dale and Rachel

I absolutely love it when I get out of town clients, because then I get to show people like Dale and Rachel all the cool spots around Austin! It's so much fun, we just jump in the car and check out all the neat places to photograph. Thanks Dale and Rachel, and congratulations!

Reshma and Vinoo's wedding in NYC

Sometimes it can be difficult to explain to someone what I mean when I get emotionally attached to my clients. Vinoo and Reshma are a perfect example of a couple who welcomed me into their families, opened themselves up to me, and together allowed me to create some of the most spectacular images of my career. It would be easy to pass the beauty of these images off on the fact that they were taken in lovely Tarrytown, NY. It would be easy to say that this combination of Catholic and Indian traditions and culture enhanced the photos. The flood of colors and sounds that surrounded me as I captured their unique wedding day allowed me to become part of the event as well as document the images. But in all honesty, it was this couple who opened their hearts and included me in their family that enabled me to create such a beautiful story of their lives. I can't begin to explain the gratitude I have towards these people for letting me participate in such an emotional and uplifting day. Thank you, Vinoo and Reshma, and I wish you both the very best life can bring!

Welcome the newsest member of the DMP family!

So apparently somewhere, someone thinks I'm capable of teaching and mentoring an intern... yes, I know you're all laughing! Anyway, Lynne' (Lin-nay) is a current senior at St. Edward's University (Go Hilltoppers!), and is quite the whiz with Photoshop and lighting, etc. Her sense of humor and eagerness to learn make her a perfect fit for the studio. So when you drop by, make sure to welcome Lynne' everybody!

First day of Kindergarten...

Well, we knew it was coming eventually! Look out world, here comes Mattie! It was touching seeing her drag her backpack along the sidewalk as we escorted her to her first day of school. Did you think we were actually going to let her ride the bus? Ok, maybe in about six weeks...

End of Summer Pool Party...

My daughter and all her friends will be starting kindergarten in the next couple of weeks, so the parents and I decided to throw them an end of summer pool party! It was so much fun hanging out with everyone and letting the kids wear each other out! They grow up so fast... sniff!

Sarah and Jerad Engagement Portraits

We had so much fun today with Sarah and Jerad at Mt. Bonnell! Jerad proposed to Sarah on this very spot, so we braved the heat and then made our way back to the studio to cool off. Congratulations, you guys! You did awesome!

Summer Splash Time Crazies!

I was at a pool birthday party taking photos with my plastic toy Holga camera. I figured, why do the kids get to have all the fun? Doesn't that slip-and-slide look awesome?