With Father's Day weekend around the corner, I'm reflecting back on some of my favorite Father moments captured in the past year.  I am lucky to have a close relationship with my own father, and when I see a precious moment unfolding on a wedding day or a portrait shoot, it really tugs at my own heartstrings and makes me grateful for what I have.  There is nothing like the look on your Dad's face when he sees you as a bride, or those early moments in life when a father holds his tiny newborn.  Here are some of my favorite moments captured just over the past year.  If you were one of my clients, what was your favorite moment captured by us of your dad?

5.)  Hay's Hollow Father Daughter Dance - Helena's dad had several tough moments on this beautiful wedding day at Hay's Hollow.  The first look brought tears and beautiful heartfelt prayers.  When he walked her down the aisle he held onto her so tight, (see that moment here),  but this father daughter dance was especially heartfelt, not a dry eye at the reception.   Don't let goHelena's dad had several tough moments on this beautiful wedding day at Hay's Hollow.

4.)  He loved her first.  I have followed this beautiful family since they were to kids getting married.  It's been so awesome to see Zeke evolve from a young man about to marry his beautiful Melissa, to a loving protective father of his gorgeous baby girl!  This was just a candid moment caught during our spring mini sessions at Roszell Gardens this year!  

Daddy Daughter WalkHe loved her first.

3.)  Waiting for baby.  Matthew will be a new dad any day now, but you can see that his fatherly instincts were already kicking in as he loved on his beautiful wife Samantha and helped her along during their maternity portrait shoot.  His world is about to change, and he will be amazing!  

Waiting for BabySoon to be Dad, a world of wonder awaits.

2.)  Father daughter first look.  There were several emotions captured here between Kerriann and her dad as he saw her for the first time as a bride.  They cried and shared a laugh just moments before he walked her down the aisle.  She wrote him a beautiful letter and had a handkerchief waiting, as he sure did need it.  

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1.) Father of the Bride Toast - Sometimes my favorite moments to shoot of the wedding day are the toasts. The people who love you the most will get up and say the most beautiful things about you. It''s the time of the wedding day when I learn so much about how special this bride and groom are. Listen to this glowing dad talk about his daughter and her new husband married at The Oaks at Heavenly.

I think it's safe to say that Myrla and Jeremy had an absolute blast at their Austin, Texas Wedding at the Four Seasons Hotel Austin. They celebrated the sacrament of marriage at St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church and then made their way to the hotel overlooking the Colorado River. Their wedding film and a few beautiful pictures from the day below.   Awesomely pulled together by Rachel Rucker at R&R Events,  Floral by Mount Laurel Florist Transportation by Aria Limousine Photobooth by Old Fashioned Photobooth DJ - Ali Santiano.

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Josie and Ken's engagement At the Pearl in San Antonio, Texas.

It all started at a trade show where both Ken and Josie were working and offering their services.  She noticed Ken, and could not help but pay attention to his smile.  He noticed her over the several days they worked in close proximity.  She decided to walk over and inquire about life insurance, and that first step would lead to a life long love.  

As many couples do, they spent a lot of time in their early relationship enjoying the revitalized museum reach of the San Antonio Riverwalk scene.  Our beautiful city of San Antonio offers so much to a couple getting to know one another.  Soon their relationship blossomed and they decided to take the next step of marriage.  We cannot wait to tell that love story in May of 2019.  

Engaged in San AntonioKen and Josie at The Pearl in San Antonio, Texas.

San Antonio Museum ReachThe riverwalk extends from downtown San Antonio through the Museum Reach and up to The Pearl. We enjoy these beautified spaces for riverwalk engagement portraits. Stealing a kissKen has a real romantic side. Loving the sunlight through the trees overlooking the San Antonio Riverwalk behind the Hotel Emma.

F.I.S.H.Josie and Ken enjoy the San Antonio Riverwalk Museum reach under the Fish installation, the creation of Philadelphia artist Donald Lipski. These 7 foot internally lit fish are replica's of tiny long-eared sunfish, native to the river The LuxuryKen and Josie love to hang out at The Luxury on the San Antonio Riverwalk. Cold brews and great food! The world is theirsKen and Josie on the San Antonio Riverwalk jk-1406