Visions in White

Price Increase in April 2010

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:31:33 +0000

If you have already booked, don’t worry. Your pricing is locked in. For those that haven’t, prices are about to increase. My vendor costs have gone up, and I have to pass those charges along, unfortunately. I’ll have the new pricing online in April.

2010 is Closing Out

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:17:22 +0000

The only available dates still left are for the month of August.
April of 2011 is also now closed for weddings. Weddings for much of 2011 are starting to book.

Thanks to all our brides and grooms for making this such a wonderful and busy year for us.

April’s Bridal

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:38:17 +0000

April lives in Waco, and so getting to Dallas isn’t always convenient. She scheduled far ahead for her bridal shoot. Unfortunately, the day we had planned so long for was the very weekend we got over one foot of snow…..
But that didn’t bother April at all. She was raring to go! We had originally scheduled to shoot at the Dallas Arboretum, but that was closed due to weather so we had to make a quick plan B. April was staying with a friend in McKinney, so Mike and I piled the gear into our car, and made our journey out there. We didn’t want April to drive far in such dicey weather.
We all underestimated just how coooooooold it was! Mike and I wore heavy coats over multiple layers of clothing. Mittens, hats, scarves, the whole shebang. But it was still freezing. But we didn’t complain because there was the beautiful April, standing in the freezing wind in nothing but her beautiful bridal gown. She shivered and shivered, but never once complained. We would quickly take the shots, and bundle her right up again.
I’ve got to give total props to April. She is a trooper like no other I’ve ever seen. She braved freezing wind in a foot of snow, was content to shoot at the only place we could find that was close to her friends house (a little wooded area just off a highway), and never once complained of the uncomfort even though it was obvious that she was frozen.
When it was time to shoot, she would take off all the coats and blankets, and pose away like a supermodel. She was one determined lady:

A composite shot I did inspired by the beautiful Biggers shot. This was taken in the daytime, and we added the lantern and the night effects digitally. It was fun to work on.

The following photos are as shot, with a little color tweaks here and there:

Megan and Pete’s fantastic wedding-The fire is still burning

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:34:17 +0000

Megan is a WONDERFUL wedding, portrait, and lifestyle photographer. Pete is a Philosophy major, who has an intensense love for motorcycles, and deals with them as his business. But he’s still a philosopher at heart. He is a total romantic guy as Megan will tell you. He’s sweet, loving, nurturing, and doesn’t have a problem showing his emotions. But he’s an adventure junkie.
Megan is his perfect soulmate. She’s an artist with very deep thoughts of her own. But she never hesitates to jump on the back of Pete’s super fast motorcycles.
It’s not just the motorcycles….I think that is how they approach life. They are “all in”. They are in tuned to everything. They love being on the constant high called life.
This is a very special couple.
So here is the scoop as I understand it: They had been hanging out for a while, when there was a big fire in downtown Knoxville. So being photographers and adventure junkies, they went to check it out. And they kissed. And that is why their motto is: “The fire is still burning”.
Exactly three years, at the exact time of that first kiss…they were married. Ok, how romantic is that? The exact time…..

Megan and Pete had such a beautiful, emotional wedding. Let me share the story with you:

Here is a photo collection of Megan opening Pete’s gift to her. It was a roll of film of the first shots she ever took of him. He wrote on the back of the film all the reason’s he loved her. He also saved every post it note she ever left him on his pillow. One of those notes was about them being married. He inscribed it on a watch he gave her. So sweet!

Megan getting ready:

Megan and her ladies:

A few details:

The guys all on the cells. So funny!

The guys

Megan on her way to the ceremony site

The ringbearer thinks the flower girl should get out of his way

The beautiful Megan with her father

So Megan and Pete brought water from the areas they grew up in from places very special to them

Mrs. Pete!

lots of beautiful details!

during toasting

that’s a big honking peice of cake!

So therefore, you must be smashed with it

The candy bar raiders

reception fun

Yes, you WILL look funny!

Ok, so this little plastic toy used to sneak in booze to venues where booze was not allowed. He is still a big hit.

Pete decides to use tools to get the garter.

And handstand contest goes drastically wrong

If jumping on the bed doesn’t work out due to low ceilings, just make out.

A little nap is in order before eating strawberries

Eating stawberries

So what is the very best way to end the day? Bowling of course!!!!

What a wonderful day!

Megan and I

Megan’s Bridal Portraits

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:46:43 +0000

We’ve known Megan, via the internet for some time now. She’s a wedding and portrait photographer from Tennessee who’s just always loved our work. When she became engaged last year, she and her fiance decided that they just had to use us, and called to see if we would travel to Tennessee to shoot her wedding, bridal, and boudior shots for her.
Our answer was “Of Course!”
So Mike and I piled all the gear in the car, and traversed the icy snowy country side and made out way to Knoxville. (Knoxville is actually a super cool town!)
I knew she was sweet, but I had no idea how tall and absolutely gorgeous she was until we met her in person. I’m pretty sure she’s the first bride that has ever been taller than I am.
Because it was still slushy from their recent snows, we started out at the Crown Plaza where we were all staying. Then Megan, being the trooper she is, braved the outdoors to get some cool outdoor shots as well.

When Megan saw the photos, she had this to say about them on her facebook site. I have to say, it’s one of the sweetest and most endearing comments ever:

“Visions in White, the world’s best wedding photography team, a husband that manipulates light like putty in his hand and a wife that photographs to makes each vision come to fruition… I just love them :)”

and:

“I have spent the last 15 minutes deliberating which bridal photo I want as my profile photo,
Oh my gosh I am so in love with them, I look at them and think am I really that beautiful? You really did it, over the top! I look gorgeous in every one of them!!! Cindy you captured emotion on my face that only a true artist …can capture. Each and every photo tells a story, and has a caption… The best portraits are ones that gently place words in your mind and embrace your soul. All the photos do that for me. I love them, I love you , and I love the fact that you made your eyeballs bleed just for me “

And yes, she really is that beautiful.

And just for giggles, here is a photo of me fluffing and foofing:

So if you ever need a GREAT Knoxville based photographer, get in touch with me, and I’ll get you in touch with the beautiful Ms. Megan.

Visions In White now doing Boudior! Check out Dana’s Photos

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:10:58 +0000

We’ve had requests for a long time now to do boudior, and we finally started doing them. Here are some (work safe) shots of the gorgeous Dana.
If you are interested in a session of your own, just give us a call. Sessions are $350, and include a disc of fully retouched images.
Keep an eye out for the new boudior sample gallery coming soon!

Leanne and Daniel’s Engagement Photos at the Cotton Mill

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:10:22 +0000

Well as luck had it, the day we had scheduled our outdoor shoot with Leanne And Daniel’s shoot, we experienced one of the coldest days of the year. Poor guys were absolutely freezing, yet they got through it like troopers. They didn’t even get pink noses or anything!
Mike and I got home and lit the biggest fire you ever saw, and then thawed for a few hours. I’m guessing Daniel and Leanne probably did the same thing.

Snow! Snowmen, Snowwomen, and Snow People!

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:33:03 +0000

We got a record breaking 8 inches of snow for far today (A record here) so Mike and I drove around the neighborhood to get a few quick photos:

Cathy and John’s Wedding at the Dallas World Aquarium

admin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:26:39 +0000

John and Cathy’s wedding day may have been snowy and icy outdoors, but the ceremony and reception was warm and inviting. Their wedding was held at the Dallas World Aquarium, and many of Cathy’s family came all the way from Korea to witness the beautiful union.
Cathy and John wanted a very simple and beautiful wedding, and opted out of the traditional festivities including the garter, bouquet toss, and formal leave. Instead of one large wedding cake, they put smaller cakes on each guest table.

Ceremony and Reception Venue: Dallas World Aquarium
Music: European Ensemble

Thomas and Rebecca’s Wedding at the Historic Fort Worth YWCA

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:47:26 +0000

Thomas is a wonderful guy and also a photographer. You can tell he has a great eye, because he chose the sweet, beautiful Rebecca. They share a strong love for the Lord.
Rebecca is also incredibly talented as at wedding design and coordination. She designed and made every single floral design at the wedding, the various cakes, and even her own underdress. (It was gorgeous!) She also added beautiful sleeves to her gown.
I loved the way they looked at each other all night. The love in their eyes was inspiring.
The wedding was so lovely, and so well done, that it was hard to believe Rebecca had done all of it on her own, and she wasn’t the least bit frazzled on the wedding day. When I asked her if she had any advice for future brides she told me “take every moment in time”. Not only is she a beauty, she is wise as well.
After leaving the wedding, they headed out to Honeymoon in the Keys. Rebecca reported it was beautiful and 70 degrees. They also had a blast parasailing. I can’t wait to see the Tom’s photos from the Honeymoon.
Venue: Historic Fort Worth YWCA
Floral: Rebecca Bombardier
Food: Rebecca Bombardier
Coordination: Rebecca Bombardier
Honeymoon: The Keys
If you are interested in Rebecca coordinating your wedding, give me a shout and I’ll get you in touch with her.