Recently I got under opportunity to photograph at the truly picturesque Krause Springs which is located near Spicewood Texas about 34 miles west of Austin. You remember photographed Loni and Cameron’s  fairytale wedding Krause Springs last fall. This time my photography buddies William Bay and Laura Burlton were camping at the park and Laura and William had organized a Trash the dress session (TTD). If you are wondering what a Trash The Dress session is you are probably not alone. It is a photo shoot where the bride wears her beautiful wedding dress once again for a no holes barred photo shoot. The dress is not necessarily trashed as it can often be dry cleaned after the shoot however the inhibitions and care of the wedding day are gone and the focus is on creating incredible images which add an unconventional touch to the wedding album. TTD for short has become very popular with brides with many brides picking out their own locations for a post wedding shoot. This time around we had a model, Seasha was a great sport and willing to try all the crazy ideas we had. Here are some of pictures from the session.

Destinations weddings are quite popular and certainly provide a way to spice up your wedding day. The resorts and surroundings of most destination weddings are beautiful and thus pictures taken at these location can be very exotic to say the least. One key drawback to a destination wedding is that sometimes several family members and friends cannot make it. Apart from the physical aspects of travel, there are several associated challenges that can arise like visas, passports and the cost of travel. Jessica and Ryan were married in Costa Rica they however wanted to have a reception so they could celebrate their nuptials with friends and family who could not make the wedding in Costa Rica. Jessica put on her dress once again at the Terrace Club in Driftwood. She and Ryan greeted their guests in a fun filled evening. Here are a few images I captured for them. wedding photographer austin.

Are you planning a wedding at Catholic Church in Austin or Round Rock Texas then I am hoping you are a member of the parish at Saint Williams in Round Rock. There are several Catholic Churches in around the Austin area but few are as beautiful as Saint Williams. How do I know this? Well  I photographed the beautiful wedding on Joelyne and Luiso at Saint Williams and was blown away by the beautiful architecture and the stunning interior. St. William Catholic Church is located in Round Rock, Texas near Brushy Creek. Hispanics came to Round Rock and McNeil in the beginning of the 20th century to work principally in the limestone quarries. The first Mass was celebrated in 1916. You can read a detailed history about Saint Williams here.

Wedding Photography at Catholic Churches is always a challenge for any wedding photographer. There are almost always restrictions on where photographers or videographers can stand. In some Catholic Churches there is nowhere to stand but in the back. There is also the challenge of low light which mandates the wedding photographer you book must have low light lenses. Another issues to contend with is that most churches do not permit flash photography in the santuary when the wedding ceremony begins. Often times the photographer is allowed to use flash only during the processional and the recessional but not during the service. There are a myriad of reasons why these restrictions exist but they do exist and your photographer has to be aware of them and the challenges they pose to wedding photography on the wedding day.  I often ask my bride and groom to ask about any restrictions at the wedding location. Sometimes I get a surprised look as most people are not aware of these restrictions. That is completely understandable because most people are getting married for the first time. Saint Williams does have restrictions also the good news is that your photographer would not be stuck at the back of the church the bad news though is once the service starts there is very little movement allowed which may cause your pictures to look a bit one dimensional and boring as they all will be from the same angle.

When I photographed at Saint Williams, I was keenly aware of this fact and thus recommend a second photographer so that different angles where captured.Enjoy the pictures and visit PIICX Photography and the Austin Wedding Photographer if you planning a wedding at a Catholic Church or anywhere else for that matter.