Mission Concepción Bridal Portrait with Courtni
As the wedding date draws near, all the plans have been made, the dress selected, the details arranged, we get to turn our attention to the bride and capturing her with a classic bridal portrait. Many times, the wedding day is filled with events and to-do's that it can be difficult to take the time to conduct a proper portrait session that really captures the essence of who this beautiful woman is in this important time. We shot Courtni's bridal portrait just a few months before her big day in August, and I'm so glad we had the opportunity to photograph her gorgeous wedding day look at Mission Concepción in San Antonio, Texas. Courtni is a beautiful person inside and out, and it was truly captured here in her bridal portraits.
In order to ensure you have enough time to get bridal portraits made, be sure to have your dress ordered and final fittings complete at least two months before the wedding date. We typically shoot the bridal portrait one month prior to the wedding date, giving you enough time to then view your portraits and make selections for prints.
We also encourage you to bring supportive people with you to your bridal portrait session. Courtni brought her amazing mother Cheri, and her attentive cousin to help her as we made our way around the grounds at the missions. Not only were they able to help with keeping her dress clean and attach her two veils, but they also had such great supportive energy during a time that can feel very vulnerable.
Keep in mind that when choosing photo locations, some may require an appointment and a location fee. The missions is a National Historic Park managed by the National Park Service, and there is a permit required for photographing or filming there. Sometimes a little lead time is required to get all the paperwork in place and be allowed to shoot there. If you would like us to arrange a photoshoot for your at the San Antonio Missions, please let us know!
Don't forget to arrange for a bridal bouquet for use during your bridal portrait session! A smaller version of your wedding bouquet will work!
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Expecting Baby #2 - Mother Daughter Maternity Shoot
Sometimes when I'm shooting, it's like all the stars are aligned, everything comes perfectly together and I know this is what I'm meant to be doing. I've had that feeling very often lately, and I feel so blessed to be capturing some of the most beautiful moments for Texan families. This is the second pregnancy portrait I have had the pleasure to produce for Lisette. I love so much that she brought her baby Liana for some beautiful mother daughter portraits as well. When working with a toddler, it's important to be patient, and have a plan to entertain her while she won't be in every photo. Lisette brought her sister-in-law, and we shot at a local city park that had a playground. We took Liana's photos first, and then let her run loose on the jungle gym while my assistant and I focused on this gorgeous mama. Since it was a scorching summer day in July, we waited until after 7 PM and captured some amazing light glowing over Lisette's growing belly.
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Vintage Style at Oak Valley Vineyard Wedding
Oak Valley Vineyard overlooks the rolling Texas Hill Country and was the perfect setting for a vintage themed vineyard wedding for the stylish Nicole Vance and Tim Blount. The two planned a prohibition era styled wedding with their close family and friends and then dined at this amazing restaurant. They incorporated a wine ceremony into their wedding to symbolize the two coming together to share one life and one love. Each of their mothers poured a glass of red wine, and the two took their first sip of wine together as husband and wife. After their beautiful ceremony we took a few portraits in the vineyard and then allowed them to enjoy their guests. Nicole and Tim made their getaway in a vintage white car by San Antonio Limo.
Texas Ranch Wedding with Arturo + Angelica
This was definitely one of the most memorable weddings out in Atascosa, Texas. Arturo and Angelica took their vows and the sacrament of marriage at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Church and then celebrated with a high energy band and DJ. Congratulations to the beautiful couple. Check out their Cinematic Wedding Trailer and beautiful wedding reception on the family ranch below.
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Church: Our Lady Queen of Heaven Church, Atascosa, Texas
Insomnio DJ
La Banda Orgullosa
Coordinator: Mayela Reyes and Ramon Reyes
Dominion Country Club Wedding with Danelle + Arturo
On an unusually cool Spring day in San Antonio, we captured the wedding of Danelle and Arturo Mora at The Dominion Country Club. Danelle made a beautiful bride in her crystal and lace off-the-shoulder wedding gown. Her groom met her in the courtyard overlooking the number 18 green as they took their holy vows and committed to a lifetime of loving each other. The wedding party was serenaded by Mariachi Azteca and enjoyed a night of entertainment by the always wonderful Lumen Events. Cheers to the beautiful couple!
Decor and Floral by Events by Reese
AV, DJ and Lighting by Lumen Events
Videography by Limelight
Entry Table at Dominion Country Club WeddingSimply elegant: Lace table linen with multi-tier pillar vases and submerged white tea roses as you enter Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
Dominion Country Club WeddingSpring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
The happy bride Danelle Dominguez. Bridal Preparation at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
The Artist - Makeup by GabeBridal preparation at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
Flower girl's floral crownFlower girls's floral crown at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
Father of the brideA portrait of the Father of the bride at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
Groom Portrait at Dominion Country Club WeddingA portrait of the groom, Arturo Mora at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
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Dominion Country Club WeddingSpring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
Mother of the Bride at Dominion Country Club WeddingA mother daughter moment before the Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
Mother of the Groom at Dominion Country Club WeddingSpring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
Dominion Country Club WeddingSpring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
Ceremony site at Dominion Country Club WeddingRed rose petals line the aisle of a Spring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
The flower girl at Dominion Country Club WeddingIvory flower girl dress with gold piping and floral crown at Spring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
The first look Dominion Country Club WeddingGroom Arturo Mora eagerly awaits the first sight of his bride at a Spring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
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The bride escorted by her father at Dominion Country Club WeddingSpring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
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Parents of the bride at Dominion Country Club WeddingSpring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
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Dominion Country Club WeddingSpring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
Dominion Country Club WeddingSpring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
Bridal Party at Dominion Country Club WeddingSpring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
Dominion Country Club WeddingSpring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
Dominion Country Club WeddingSpring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
Dominion Country Club WeddingSpring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
Dominion Country Club WeddingSpring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
Elegant reception at Dominion Country Club WeddingSpring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
The cake atrium at Dominion Country Club Wedding4 tier white wedding cake topped with fresh pink, red and white roses at a Spring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
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The Producer, Melvin Villareal, the emcee for the reception at Dominion Country Club WeddingSpring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
Grand Entrance at Dominion Country Club WeddingSpring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
A blessing by the Father of the Bride at Dominion Country Club WeddingSpring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
Dominion Country Club WeddingSpring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
Dominion Country Club WeddingSpring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
Mariachi Azteca at Dominion Country Club WeddingThe most talented Mariachi Azteca of San Antonio at a Spring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
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A toast by The Best Man at Dominion Country Club WeddingSpring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
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The First Dance at Dominion Country Club WeddingSpring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
The First Dance Dominion Country Club WeddingSpring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
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Lumen Events at Dominion Country Club WeddingThe first dance, Lumen Events has the wedding party on their feet at Spring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
Party FavorsDominion Country Club WeddingWedding Party Favors for a fun dance by Lumen Events at Spring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
Melvin Villareal of Lumen Events at Dominion Country Club WeddingSpring Wedding Reception at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
Lumen Events at Dominion Country Club WeddingDJ table at Spring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
Dominion Country Club WeddingSpring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
Dominion Country Club WeddingSpring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
Cut the Cake at Dominion Country Club Wedding4 Tier square white cake with paisley pattern topped with white, pink and red fresh roses.
Spring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
Dominion Country Club WeddingSpring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
Wedding Rings at Dominion Country Club WeddingSpring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
Evening Wedding Portrait at Dominion Country Club WeddingSpring Wedding at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
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