Engagement & Bridal Archives

Feb

Kemah Boardwalk Engagement Session

I was super excited when Kody asked me to be part of his surprise wedding proposal!! I was even happier when Whitney said yes and I also got to photograph their actual engagement!

Kody and Whitney first met in August of 2014. They were both in college at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Kody was seeking a Bachelor’s in Accounting and Whitney a Bachelor’s of Nursing. Somehow, Kody convinced Whitney to meet him at the beach. She agreed and they spent every day after that together. After they both graduated, the two left Corpus and moved to League City near Houston.

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The planning for this Kemah Boardwalk engagement session started weeks prior! With the help of his and Whitney’s moms, he was able to flawlessly plan the perfect surprise wedding proposal and have it all photographed. He delivered three unexpected surprises to Whitney on January 23: (1) the proposal and engagement ring, (2) a dinner with both of their families, and (3) chocolates, flowers, wine, candles and bridal magazines waiting for Whitney upon their return home.

Whitney thought they were attending a company party this night. She confesses that she should have been suspicious, but never had a clue. Kody kept asking her what she was wearing, suggested she get dressed early enough to paint her nails, downed a beer even though they were on an organic diet, and was blaring music. Somehow, Kody was cool enough that she didn’t pick up on the tell-tale signs that something was different this night. Whitney says she was taken aback that Kody took a knee to propose—she was expecting him, much less romantically, to one day turn to look at her and say, “You wanna get married, or no?”

Kemah Boardwalk Engagement Session

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If you’d like to see all the images from the paparazzi proposal and this Kemah Boardwalk engagement session, please enjoy this short video.

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Jan

JW Marriott Bridal Session

Jessica had already completed one classy bridal session with me, but opted for a second classy bridal session. I never imagined that we could have created any bridal portrait images that were more beautiful and romantic. Jessica pulled off the second session with as much ease as she did her first. She’s an incredibly beautiful bride and the dress… oh, this dress was made for Jessica.

We started off in a backyard garden flanked by vibrant-colored flowers and lush trees, moved indoors to a mahogany-colored library and finally went back outside with the gorgeous Texas hill country in the background as the sun set.

You know what I love most about classy bridal sessions? I love to see a bride anticipating her big day. Calmness and serenity surround her as she imagines herself walking down the aisle. It is during these sessions that her sweet smile molds her face with radiance and grace. All signs of stress and anxiety about planning the perfect wedding are absent during these moments. She laughs, twirls and poses donning the sheer perfection of a bride-to-be. Jessica did not disappoint on any level. She’s incredible.

JW Marriott Bridal Session

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If you’d like to see all the images from this classy bridal session, please enjoy this video.

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Nov

Landa Library Bridal Session

Jessica’s first San Antonio bridal session (yes, she opted for TWO!) was absolutely romantic AND stunning! Her images are nothing short of perfection! Although the session started out a bit muggy and humid, Jessica muscled through it and with the help of her mother, maid of honor, and some of her bridesmaids, Jessica’s session was incredibly beautiful!

Jessica’s beautiful gown fit her like it had been sewn only for her. She looked astonishing against the bamboo gardens and next to the stone columns which we used as a framing motif. The stucco, stone tiles and ornamental urns on the picturesque grounds complemented this San Antonio bridal session flawlessly. Jessica is a radiant and glamorous bride. And, as beautiful as this bridal session was, I CANNOT wait to show you her second one.

Landa Library San Antonio Bridal Session

Jessica and Zachary were wed on October 17, 2015 at the Plaza Club in downtown San Antonio! As soon as I blog her second bridal session, I will spill all the gorgeous details of their intimate wedding 21 floors high above the city.

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If you’d like to see all the images from this portrait session, please enjoy this video.

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Sep

La Villita Historic Arts Village Bridal Session

I am beyond honored to have had the opportunity to participate in the third annual Badges & Bouquets wedding giveaway. There are many generous vendors that make up the whole dream wedding, but the woman behind the magic is Tina Humphrey of Diamonds and Dreams. She coordinates all the submissions, judges, and vendors and puts them in line to produce a stellar event for a deserving couple. Each vendor donates something towards the lucky winners’ wedding. It might be the cake, venue, band, or the dress. Everything… I repeat, everything gets donated to the lucky couple—one of which has to be a firefighter, EMT or policeman. This year, both the bride and groom were SAPD. I donated the bridal session, a 24″x30″ gallery wrapped canvas and an Italian-made 8″x8″ bridal album.

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For now this event is limited to residents of Bexar and all surrounding, contiguous counties (Atascosa, Kendall, Wilson, Guadalupe, Comal, Medina and Bandera); however, Tina is contemplating ways to open this up to a state-wide event! Submissions are accepted after January 1st, the winners are announced on February 14th, and the wedding is September 11th. That was this past Friday! And, since the wedding has happened, I can finally share these images from Gloria’s La Villita Historic Arts Village bridal session.

Gloria is a bike officer with the San Antonio Police Department. I got to meet some of Gloria’s co-workers as well as her Maid of Honor who gave us a nice, southern police escort. I felt safe!! 🙂

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Until next time, be positive, happy, healthy, and don’t forget to be photographed.

I will try to list all the great vendors who helped put this event together, but please forgive me if I accidentally omit someone.

Philip Thomas Photography, LLC, The Marquadt Ranch, Stella Haus Films, Take 3 Photo Booth, Bartenders4You, HEB Blooms, Blush Makeup & Hair, Luxe Weddings & Events, Cakes & More Bakery, Griffith Photography, Moon Mippy Stationery, Bumdoodlers Lunch, DeLux Event Services, LLC, Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort & Spa, Event Ignition, Destiny’s Closet, Cutting Edge Entertainment, Lindsey Claire Photography, Christan’s Pralines, River Rock Event Center, I Heart Cake, Eden’s Echo, Brio Tuscan Grille, Mark Thomas Pro Photo and Video, Diamonds & Dreams Event Consultants, Candy Creations by Sandi, A Touch of Elegance, Born to Bling, Chubby Heart Cookies, David Amanand Hot Sauce, Moon Struck Weddings , Rev. Carol Garner, Tuscan Rose

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I am a professional wedding and senior photographer based in South Texas near San Antonio. I pride my business in offering a premier and personal service coupled with an unforgettable photography experience. I cater to clients who appreciate quality photography and help them to create family heirlooms that will last for generations. As a full-time professional photographer, my sole purpose is to provide amazing, memorable and full-service photography.

I started Ata-Girl Photography Co., LLC in 2010. I firmly believe that the unique set of circumstances I have faced in life has prepared me to take a personal and genuine interest in my photography clients. I enjoy documenting the important milestones and captivating moments in people’s lives. I love being a part of people’s journey and consider myself privileged to document their legacies.

When I’m not photographing a wedding, family or high school senior, I love to spend my spare time hiking, cycling, reading, listening to Elvis and Prince. The most important things in life are for me to see my two daughters happy and to create a family history my grandparents would be proud of!

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Sep

San Antonio Botanical Gardens Bridal Session

More than a few months ago, two fellow photographers and I scheduled a stylized photo shoot—a San Antonio Botanical Gardens Bridal Session. One of the photographers, Kim Bourquin, scored a beautiful vintage wedding dress, Ashley Zufelt agreed to find our gorgeous model, and I offered to get the bridal bouquets. Graciously, Catie, from the Virginia Twins Garden Market in Pleasanton, Texas, put together two fabulous bouquets for us to use during the San Antonio Botanical Gardens Bridal Session. This was indeed a collaborative effort. I am embarrassed that it has taken me this long to add this to my blog, but that must give some perspective into how wildly crazy it has been at Ata-Girl Photography.

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I want to add that any time you get the opportunity to network with other creatives, do not pass it up. Over the years, it is other professional creatives that have provided the invaluable knowledge, feedback and fuel that has kept my passion sustained for all these years. Those are the people who have taught me the most about this industry and who I can always turn to for guidance. I am grateful for the other wedding professional creatives who are willing to share and work together and make this line of work an enjoyable one! Thank you, Kim, Ashley and Catie!! <3

To see all the portraits created during this session, please watch this short video.

Until next time, be positive, happy, healthy, and don’t forget to be photographed.

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Jul

Texas Beach Engagement Session

Stellisa and JR are two people who have easily and seamlessly meshed their lifestyles together. Both love the outdoors and everything about it. I couldn’t imagine a better fit for either. This was the second of their engagement sessions and they showed up like ol’ pros. Since we had already covered shotguns, trees and hunting, we opted for water, sand and fishing for this beach engagement session. We met bright and early for a sunrise session on the beautiful Texas coastline.

JR and Stellisa single-handedly selected both of the locations. As the sun rose, we watched fishermen putting their boats in the water. While a few fought to get the engines started, we watched and we {secretly} laughed. Stellisa and JR, in their complementary Columbia fishing shirts, got close and nestled in for a few playful shots. Then, Stellisa made a quick change as we moved to a gorgeous beach house and pier right on the channel. It was a perfect morning for a perfect couple.

Today, marks 12 short days until their big, magical day. I can’t wait to document their eternal love. I can’t wait to capture images that will preserve this family’s history. I am very excited to be able to share this day with soon-to-be Mr. & Mrs. Seguin.

Until next time, be positive, be happy, be healthy, and don’t forget to be photographed.

Texas Beach Engagement Session

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I am a San Antonio-based wedding and senior photographer who started Ata-Girl Photography Co., LLC in 2010. As one of the up-and-coming San Antonio wedding photographers, I am also available to shoot in Austin, Houston and Dallas and the surrounding areas. I am also available for destination weddings worldwide. Ata-Girl Photography Co. offers an amazing wedding photography service that you won’t soon forget. As professional photographer, my sole purpose is to provide you the absolute best photography experience.

I am a professional photographer who enjoys documenting the important milestones and captivating moments in people’s lives. I firmly believe that the unique set of circumstances I have faced in life has prepared me to take a personal and genuine interest in my photography clients. When I’m not photographing a wedding, family or high school senior, I enjoy watching my daughter play softball, hiking, cycling, reading, and listening to Elvis!

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Jul

Amanda & Jacob’s South Texas Engagement Session

Most doctors treat illnesses and ensure we’re healthy. Amanda’s doctor set her up with a husband… sort of. Amanda and Jacob started dating in September of 2009 after Amanda’s doctor suggested that she give eHarmony a try. Jacob was first guy to respond to Amanda’s ad and the only one she ever communicated with. What is really interesting is that they shared an immediate connection though neither displayed an image or had a very detailed profile.

They exchanged a lot of emails before finally meeting for a movie and dinner on their first official date. This date was the first time they laid eyes on each other. Amanda confessed that they had a really strong connection from the start. So much, in fact, they stayed seated at their dinner table for an additional five hours after they had eaten. Since film is something that Jacob holds dear to his heart, they saw a lot of movies during their courtship. They indulged in such films as Inglorious Bastards, Zombieland, and The Fourth Kind pretty much staying within the horror genre. Jacob has a special interest in films since he directs and even sometimes writes his own scripts for short films.

Since the five-hour dinner took place, Jacob and Amanda have married and the doctor who started this all delivered their second child today!

South Texas Engagement Session

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Jul

Stylized Texas Engagement Session

This stylized Texas engagement session invovled both a bank and a set of shotguns! I even sparked the interest of the bank’s nighttime security guard and had to ease his mind before JR and Stellisa showed up to their shoot.

Stylized Texas Engagement Session

Being that JR and Stellisa share a love of the great outdoors, I envisioned the first of their two engagement sessions with a nice, green, wilderness-looking backdrop. They already told me they’d be bringing shotguns and wearing camouflaged clothing to showcase some of their personality. Being that we were conducting the shoot on a weekday after work, we didn’t have a lot of travel time. We pulled off this entire shoot in the middle of Pleasanton, Texas. I decided to use the greenery from a bank and a nearby mostly-vacant lot to pull this session off. (CIA, FBI, NSA, CNN, PPD, and all the other important acronyms, please note: we never took the shotguns on the bank’s property!)

Their romance likely started budding around 2009 when they ran into each other at the Bob Feist Invitational Team Roping in Reno though neither one of them noticed… or were willing to admit. They were 1,758 miles from home and JR was having a hard time remembering Stellisa’s name. Finally, he resolved to just calling her “Salsa.” JR’s friends were probably privy to the connection that JR had with Salsa, but again, JR was reluctant to admit it… even today.

It wasn’t until 2011, that JR and Salsa’s paths would cross again. This time, Stellisa contacted JR on MySpace, of all things, and asked if he was interested in going to a bar-b-que with her. Thankfully, JR agreed. Today, they share a love of the outdoors, bird hunting, bay fishing, bar-b-ques and each other!

I can’t wait for the August 3rd wedding! JR and Stellisa are the cutest couple! And I get to document the first day of the rest of their lives!!

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Feb

John & Shanna’s Rustic Engagement Session

John is my little brother and has been ever since I can remember. When his fiancee asked me to take some country engagement session photos for them, I knew it would be a very difficult to task to keep my brother focused and serious. I knew this because despite the fact that he’s four years younger than I am, he thinks and acts like he’s ten years older. He has that whole “big brother pestering business” down to a science. So, I devised a plan that during the photo shoot my name would be… Margaret. I theorized that if I was Margaret, he would act better and this experience would be a whole lot less painful for everyone. And, for this Texas country engagement session, I could succeed in getting some really great engagement shots to showcase at their wedding. It wasn’t a very good plan. It really didn’t have any bearing on the way he acted. He would have acted the same had I been the real Mother Theresa. Besides the one small incident where he pantsed me in the middle of County Road 329 (and I’m talking to MY ANKLES), everything else was only a minor aggravation. He had intermittent fits of struggling with his behavior, but nothing major. I must admit his willingness surprised me. My FAV shot from the day!

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All in all, we shot at six different locations and had about nine wardrobe changes for Shanna. I told Shanna to not be intimidated by colors or patterns and she took my advice well. She did an excellent job coordinating the wardrobe changes. We tried to keep John from changing his clothes as often as Shanna to ensure that he stayed in good spirits, and for the most part, that worked. He never seemed too irritated with all of this. It was a lot to shoot in less than two hours, and I wouldn’t recommend doing it again. But, it was a good learning experience. I do hope that the photos we were able to capture on this day serve to help John and Shanna remember what all this is about {L-O-V-E}. I hope the two grow old together! (And, I hope someone will pants my brother in public!) Love, Margaret

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Hi, I’m Tammy.
I'm a San Antonio-based wedding photographer for outdoor-loving couples who value real moments.

I am a San Antonio-based wedding photographer and I am absolutely in love with capturing the kinds of weddings where there are more hugs than handshakes, the dance floor rumbles all night long, and chairs are pretty much rendered useless after dinner. Whiskey bottles are passed around, most of the wedding party has been best-best friends since kindergarten, Grams is likely to lose her shoes and your partner is much more emotional than you are. These kinds of weddings are my jam!

Since 2010, I have excelled in helping each of my couples plan for one of the very best days of their lives! I’d love to share my very personalized wedding experience, my super-human organizational abilities, and my U. S. Army combat skills (when needed) with you too.

I want your wedding day to be as perfect as you do! I am all in with my whole heart!