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“Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you’re a mile away and you have their shoes.” ― Jack Handey

Hands down without a doubt bridal photos are Jonathan & my favorite thing to shoot!  Jon loves the ability to really create a one of a kind piece of art, he loves the use of lighting and the ability to take a girl on the happiest day of her life and capture this.  I on the other hand am a bit more superficial.  I love how seeing a bride in her wedding gown just makes you smile, I love playing with all the different styles of gowns, I love designing shoots around our girl’s personalities.  We strive to capture a variety of images at each session whether it be through multiple locations or use of unique props.  Here are just a few of favorite bridal portraits from 2011.

Flippin Park Bridals…yes that is really this park’s name

Highland Park Methodist Church Bridals

Grapevine Botanical Garden Bridals

Here we snapped a few photos of Amanda surrounded by her now husband’s favorite sport: Golf . We then used these photos to decorate the groom’s cake area.  We love to embrace things that our couples love.  We also still take time to capture stunning images for the bride herself like that which can be seen below.  Isn’t this gorgeous!

ArtSpace 111 Bridals

McKinney Cotton Mill Bridals

Here is another example where the bride did an outfit change mid way through her bridal photo shoot.  We were able to capture her in both her wedding gown and her traditional saree.  Absolutely gorgeous!

Beautiful Bass Hall Bridals

Bridals on a Private Estate

Turtle Creek Bridals

Here is another example where our bride Kendra brought her now husband’s guitar along to her bridal shoot.  This was a nice surprise photo we were able to gift him.  We then shot a few breath taking photos of her alone

Downtown Ft Worth Bridals

We absolutely LOVE doing styled bridal shoots as well.  Here Ali strikes of pose amongst a vintage setting styled by the bride & Rachel with Rachel Events. These photos beautiful complimented her country, vintage wedding held later in the year.

Thistle Hill Bridals

Howell Family Farm Bridals

We love to take pictures of our brides in different settings as well.  Above we have a vintage bride amongst records and below we have a country, chic bride.

Old Red Museum Bridals

McKinney Cotton Mill Bridal

Here our bride Brooke brings out her inner cheerleader for the bridals!  Mind you, this girl is in high heals and a wedding gown and she still has mad ups!

Private Cemetery Bridals

Turtle Creek Bridals

Private Venue Bridals

Fairmont Hotel Bridal

Downtown McKinney Bridals

Aristide Bridals styled by Lucia with Foster Blue

Bridals on a Private Pier

Bridals in Granbury

Thistle Hill Bridals

Off the Grid Bridals

I just adore how dramatic Mary’s bridal came out.  A girl full of life and personality, she worked it for the camera in her stunning Allure Couture gown.  We ran out to Las Colinas to take advantage of its European feel and many textures to capture her look.  A librarian from Chicago and passionate for books, we just had to incorporate this passion into her look.  Might I also add, she is a huge Jane Austen fan, a girl after my own heart.

A lady’s imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony in a moment. -Jane Austen

Right before we shot the below photo, we saw a man spread roses in a pile beside one of the bridges so we watched him, sure enough we see a girl walk over the top of the bridge to stop and throw her hands to cover her mouth just as he dropped to one knee.  Yes, right before our very eyes he proposed and she said yes!  We cheered and of course, snapped some photos of them.  What a wonderful thing to see during a bridal shoot!

If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about you more. – Jane Austen

Dress: Allure Couture from Lulu’s Bridal

We are so excited to share with you all our first Indian bride here and Jonathan Ivy.  And can I say, I don’t think we could have started with a more beautiful bride, both inside and out!  Rebekah met us through Elizabeth with After Yes and we fell in love with her on the phone!  She is such a sweet girl and we had so much fun shooting her bridal photos at the McKinney Cotton Mill one day along with friend, bridesmaid & florist Amy with AK Floral Designs.

The gorgeous bouquet shown above and the stunning head piece to come were both designed by Amy with AK Floral Designs.

LOVE the color of her Saree!  Isn’t she beautiful?!

Please click here to see more of her bridal slideshow!

Gown: David’s Bridal- the bride then had the sleeves added to give it a distinct look / Flowers: AK Floral Design

Can I say that this is the perfect venue for this beautiful bride!  Such a rustic, elegant look in this beautiful setting.

The bride’s beautiful gown is from Bridal Boutique of Lewisville.

 Please click here to view her bridal slideshow!

Venue: Chestnut Square in McKinney, TX / Dress: Bridal Boutique of Lewisville

We has a wonderful time with Drew and her family and friends capturing these beautiful bridals at ArtSpace 111.  Beautiful bride at a beautiful venue!

 The bride’s gown is by Kathy Ireland by 2Be and from Bliss Bridal Salon.  It was perfect for her!

 

 Please click here to view her Bridal Slideshow!

Dress: Kathy Ireland by 2Be from Bliss Bridal Salon / Venue: Artspace 111

Oh my gosh, where do I begin…Well, first I have to give a couple of big shout outs: first to our fabulous bride Carlyn and second to her amazing wedding planner Lucia with Foster Blue.  Jonathan, Lucia and Carlyn all headed out to Aristide in Mansfield to capture these beautiful images.  Carly is a stunning girl who knows how to work it for the camera.  Here are just a few of her MANY gorgeous images:

Look at all her gorgeous hair!

Please click here to see her bridal slideshow!

Wedding Dress: by Paloma Blanca from The Bride’s Room in Ft Worth, TX / Veil & Hair Piece: from The Bride’s Room / Wedding Planner: Lucia with Foster Blue  / Venue: Aristide Event Center

We always have such a wonderful time at Thistle Hill and this was no exception. We had a bridal shoot team there for Amelia’s bridals. Amelia’s mom and mom’s sisters were there, then of course we has Brian from Thistle Hill as well as Jonathan and myself plus of course our bride. As you can image, there was lots of laughter throughout the day. Amelia looked absolutely stunning in her Justin Alexander dress from Bliss Bridal Salon in Ft Worth. She had on my FAVORITE shoes by Badgley Mischka for the occasion. Here are a few of her stunning photos:

Amelia’s hair and makeup were done by Shannon with Something You! Shannon always does such an amazing job!

Please click here to see Amelia’s Bridal Slideshow!

We give you the gorgeous bridals of Lindsey Williams Behm.  We started things in downtown Dallas taking advantage of the beautiful sky line and ended out at Highland Village soaking in the green trees and beautiful surroundings.  Here are just a couple of our favorites from this Dallas outdoor bridal shoot.

 Dress by Terry Costa in Dallas

Please click here to view more from her bridal slideshow!

 

 

 

Jessie had her glamourous wedding at the Fairmont Hotel Dallas.  Bridals were very important to her so she was excited when the Fairmont Hotel allowed her to also have her bridal shoot at the hotel.  The Fairmont is an elegant wedding venue and makes a great spot for indoor bridal photos, its listed as one of my favorite boutique hotels in Dallas.   Her flowers were done by the wonderful Antebellum Designs.  Please enjoy these elegant Fairmont Hotel bridals!

I loved Jessie’s hairpiece, its just a classy look.

Midshoot she let her hair down to get a second look in her photos, this is a great idea!

Check out her slideshow and view all her photos: Jessie’s Bridal Slideshow.

 

Dallas Wedding Photographer Jonathan Ivy Photography is a International photographer based out of Dallas, TX who enjoys working locally and world-wide. Thank you for visiting us and for viewing this Fairmont Hotel Wedding Photo.