New York Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner at Mandarin Oriental NYC

This past Wednesday evening, the New York Botanical Garden‘s annual Orchid Dinner honored Tiffany & Co. for their foundation’s decade of support as the Founding Sponsor of The Orchid Show.  David M. Handy Events designed a jaw-dropping table for Tiffany & Co. and was the talk of the evening.  Orchids were draped throughout the table adorned with drips of the iconic Tiffany & Co. blue gift boxes and white ribbon.  This was a celebration for Tiffany & Co.’s  as they are about to celebrate its 175th anniversary.

Boutique owner Laura Vinroot Poole‘s table, executed with John Lupton, Andrew Thomas and Leontine Linens, was an explosion of color. And I of course loved the orange monogramming on the napkins!

Wedding Personality

You have the ring, you’ve probably chosen the dress and you can envision the perfect cake. Whether or not you realize it, your style choices give your big day its own personality. From flowers to fonts and everything in between, find your personal wedding style and let it guide all aspects of the wedding, including invitations.  Photo Personalized invitations would be a wonderful way to show off your personality as a couple and make a great statement.

Custom invitations allow you to choose as many details as you like to help establish the wedding personality. Selecting the perfect paper color and weight, font style and color, embellishments, envelope color, wording, and more will set the tone. And remember to coordinate all your printed materials, such as ceremony programs, menus, table cards, favor boxes, thank you notes and more so your day comes across as intentional and not schizophrenic.

Decisions lurk around every corner when you plan a wedding, so don’t get overwhelmed when choosing between classic cream or midnight blue invites. Be comfortable in your style and create a more complete wedding personality, and less of one that resembles Crazy Aunt Maggie.

Relive Photography by Laura Parent Award Winning Photography North Carolina, Boston, NYC, Destination Wedding Photographer

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Sara & Steven Got Married at Flint Creek Country Estate Meridian Texas

Sara & Steven Got Married at Flint Creek Country Estate Meridian Texas and I got to be there wedding photographer.  Incredible and sweet in every way to be a huge part of this amazing family and couples Wedding Day.  Flint Creek Country Estate is located in Texas Hill Country, and is an incredibly gorgeous location with stunning views that were the absolutely perfect for photographing this beautiful day.

The ambiance was romantic and great fun all rolled up in one.  Ginger, (the bride and grooms fur baby) made an adorable flower girl dog!  She walked down the isle totally on her own and went to the groom with absolutely no guidance.  I must say I was completely impressed.  And after Sara and Steve vowed to live happily every after, that sweet petunia followed them right to the formal photography session after the ceremony.  We took photos in front of the estate which truly reminds me of Italy when I am there.  A gorgeous old wooden bridge was where we started and then completed our bride and groom formals in front of the stunning lake!  Wait till you see the images attached.  Just scroll down and check them out!  Enjoy and congratulations to Steven and Sara for a long and fabulous life together.

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The vendors that participated in putting this wedding event together are listed below:

Kate Rose Creative Group

Temple Texas 

Who is your caterer, and what is the name and email address of the person you worked with (if any)? What is the URL for the company?

Rio Brazos Catering

Jonya Williams, Chef/Owner

Rio Brazos Cuisine & Mad Hasher Food Truck

www.riobrazoscatering.com

www.madhasherwaco.com 

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Brannon Barrett (solo-guitarist, and DJ)

Who is your florist and what is the name and email address of the person you worked with (if any)? What is the URL for the company?

Bouquets

Stephanie Fornfeist

hello.bouquets@gmail.com

 

What are your favors and were they supplied by a company? If so, which, and what is the name and email address of the person you worked with (if any)? What is the URL for the company?

They are a little kit to grow texas bluebonnets.

Nature Favors

http://www.naturefavors.com/

Where did the bride get her gown and who designed it – company name, email address and phone number of person that worked with you? What is the URL for the company?

Pence and Panache

Nicole Knupp

Makeup Suspense

 

Where is your jewelry from, and who designed it? What is the company’s URL? If there is a specific contact, please provide his or her name and email address.

Jared’s Galleria of Jewelry

Who is your cake artist, and what is the name and email address of the person you worked with (if any)? What is the company’s URL?

Chocolate SecretsWho designed the bride’s shoes? What is the company name and URL? What is the email address and phone number of person that worked with you?

Cowgirl boots, purchased by bride at Cavanders

What company did the groom’s tux come from, and what is their URL? What is the email address and phone number of person that worked with you?

Its a Suit, bought from Suit Supply by groom

 

What company did the bridal party’s dresses come from? What is the company’s URL? Who designed them and what color are they? What is the email address and phone number of person that worked with you?

Designer: Jenny Yoo  MOH: morning mist, Bridesmaid: caspean blue

 

Celebrate Wedding Season 10% Off Wedding Photography

Relive Photography has teamed up with the great Bells and Barbells Fitness gym in Dallas that caters to Brides and Grooms getting into shape for their wedding day.  We are extending our Open House Specials to all of you – Check it out!

HURRY UP AND BOOK US NOW TO RECEIVE YOUR WEDDING DAY SAVINGS!
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WE HAVE BEEN PHOTOGRAPHING OUR FABULOUS CLIENTS FOR OVER 13 YEARS AND HAVE WITNESSED HUNDREDS OF COUPLES WORLDWIDE GETTING HITCHED. LOCAL AND DESTINATION EVENTS ARE OUR SPECIALTY…
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2 – Justin Ho and Uno Bello 30% off your entire stationary suite order

3 – Misty and Beauty Medical Aesthetics is offering a free complimentary service on four laser services including juva shape, sopranoice & medical grade hydrojet facial.

4 – Delicious Cakes free delivery service anywhere in the DFW area

5 – Katie and Beau Boudoir – $100 gift certificate (expires 9/30/17) PLUS a $100 off a photo album

6 – Sofia Zsofias offering a white lace eye mask to the first 10 brides that sign up

7 – Patrick and DJ Ducati $250 off any DJ wedding package

8 – Makeup by Ashley and Hair by Jessie they are offering a free hair and makeup trial when you book with them

9 – Kyle of The Photo Bus DFW offering 10% off any weekend Photo Bus package if you make a deposit by August 1, 17

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A New Year Brings A New Studio Associate Lyndsy

Introducing Relive Photography’s New Team Member Lyndsy Rausch!

Lyndsy’s BIO:   The arts have been a huge part of my life since I was about 5 or 6. That was when my family was gifted our first crappy keyboard by a family friend. That piece of junk was my favorite thing. I would sit there for hours just pressing keys, marveling at the awful honkey-tonk sounds that came out of it. My mother became eager to get me some lessons, probably to hear something other than non-melodic banging in the house all hours of the day.

My love for the arts is something I’ve always wanted to tie into my career, so my meeting with Laura seemed almost like fate. We instantly hit it off over the phone with a mutual love of animals and all things creative, and here we are! I am so excited to meet with all of you prospective clients and help Relive Photography capture more wonderful moments.

Welcome to Relive Photography Lyndsy, so thrilled to have you on board.

Studio Associate Dallas Texas

Great Tips and Tricks Timeless Boudoir Photography Fabulous Gift For Your Groom or Bride or Just for You

Great Tips and Tricks Timeless Boudoir Photography Fabulous Gift For Your Groom or Bride or Just for You.  Fine art boudoir photography is one of the timeless beautiful expressions that will last a life time and never ever loose its value.   I love that looking back when we are younger in photos how we reflect on how beautiful we were back then… This will ensure that you will always have a wonderful memory of that time for yourself and your partner in life.

We are providing some fabulous tips and tricks here for you to prepare for your Boudoir Photography Session.  Scroll down for these great tips and feel free to book us and get your fabulous session on the calendar so you can start your preparation.  We provide personal attention to making sure this session reflects your personality and sexuality.

We love our Boudoir Photography so much that we offer privacy of in house printing for your privacy.  No middle man will see your images that may reflect any nudity.  We respect our clients and will not showcase any nude styles on our website as this can be a concern.  So lets have a blast and get your Boudoir booked today!  Contact us for rates and schedule at 469-506-6211 or email me laura@relivephotography.com 

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Outdoor Boudoir with nature is a unique style

 

Boudoir Photographer Dallas Texas

 

– On the day itself, try not to leave for the studio at the last minute, it would a shame to start the session all stressed because you were worried you’d be late.

– IF you are preparing  ahead of time with hair cuts, color or new style of makeup – take care to get this all done prior to your shoot by at least one to two weeks.  If any adjustments need to be made you will have time to do so.  If you need to give your hair a quick trim, make sure you do it at least a week and a half before the big day.

– For a Boudoir and any Photography session – avoid any prolonged exposure to the sun during the days before your shoot – unless you go to a tanning booth – do not use any clothing. The tan-lines from swimwear tend to show up and is not flattering in photos

– A useful tip for those who use a professional hair and make-up stylist – get a gorgeous hair style that makes you feel your sexiest.  Great idea – wash your hair the night before the shoot, but do not use shampoo or conditioner. Wash your face in morning as always and simply add your moisturizing cream.

– If you have any skin problems – ie, dry lips, blemishes, etc.  attend to these a week prior to your session

– Get together a few outfits and have a blast picking out the best clothes and the best accessories that are feminine and yet show your style and be sure to try on the whole outfit you choose prior to your personalized session.  Bring various accessories to play with as well.

– Think ahead about hair removal perhaps and also about all the things that could leave your skin with blemishes (have a facial maybe) at least a few days in advance. You know your skin, try and make sure therefore that it won’t be sensitive on the day of the shoot.

Two to three different style outfits should be enough for a boudoir shoot, and for all others a collection would be the same – feel free to tie in a theme.  We offer a fabulous Style Guide to assist in preparing for our many styles of photo sessions (Free when Client Books)

-Make sure that you’ve taken care of both your fingernails and your toenails and go ahead and have them done professionally – bad cuticles and smeared paint shows up in the photos in a big way.

– Please refrain from wearing clothing that is tight on your skin upon arriving to the shoot.  Tight socks, tight bra straps or underwear are not flattering on the skin during Boudoir Sessions.

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For Respect of Clients privacy - some photos are not included

For Respect of Clients privacy – some photos are not included

 

Modern Luxury Magazine Nobu Dallas Photographer

Modern Luxury Magazine is pure Luxury and I am honored to have photographed featured spreads for the Modern Luxury Dallas Magazine over the last four years of editions.  Here is the latest fabulous Nobu Dallas (owned by the amazing Robert De Niro and Chef Nobu) to showcase their beautiful sushi Nobustyle cuisine in the heart of Texas.  Nobu has 32 locations around the world which makes this an extreme privilege to be their go to photographer.  The cuisine is out of this world and is so fresh and amazing it melts in your mouth. The custom cocktails are out of this world.  Check out this picture of their Lychee & Elderflower Martini and take a look at this gorgeous crab!  Wow is all I can say to express this creative menu of deliciousness.

This edition was Best of Dallas 2017 Top Bars for Culture, Style, Beauty, Food and more.  Here are some images from our editorial photography shoot for Nobu.

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Modern Luxury Magazine Dallas Nobu Cuisine 2017 Best

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Modern Luxury Magazine Dallas

Custom Cocktails Lychee & Elderflower Martini

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Modern Luxury Magazine Dallas

Modern Luxury Magazine Dallas

Modern Luxury Magazine Dallas

Modern Luxury Magazine Dallas Nobu Cuisine 2017 Best

Modern Luxury Magazine Dallas Nobu Cuisine 2017 Best

Professional Styled Business Head Shots are Our Specialty…

Professional Styled Business Head Shots are Our Specialty…  Here I want to share a beautiful photography session that I photographed in Dallas Texas at the amazing Jean de Merry.  For my clients that are going for the business/career minded photography headshots, I provide a great range of images to select from.  I gear my photography shoots to reflect my clients style, career, personality and essence.  Everyone loves to have a photo session that really portrays an image and a luxury feel for their business and personal life.  Social media has brought in a big need for very cool headshots.  No one wants the average and traditional style these days.

With that being said, here is a great example from my client Eileen who’s career minded headshot session showcased her as an Interior Decorator.   What better location than a luxury fine furniture showroom in Dallas’s design district to utilize as a backdrop to a fun and playful station.


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Dallas Professional Career Business Photography Headshots

Dallas Professional Career Business Photography Headshots

Dallas Professional Career Business Photography Headshots

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Need Professional Business – Career Headshots?  Contact me today at 469-506-6211

 

Union Station Dallas Texas Amazing Gay Wedding – Congratulations Steve and David Got Married

Union Station Dallas Texas’s Amazing Gay Wedding – Congratulations Steve and David Got Married – I am such a proud supporter of gay weddings in Dallas Texas and this adorable sweet couple are a prime example of joy and love!  Union Station in Dallas is a fabulous wedding and event venue and has stunning views and large event space for luxury events.   Steve and David chose to hold their ceremony and wedding reception here.  The first and very big thing was how gorgeous his and his rings were – hand custom designed by the wonderful Nine Eighteen Jewelry in Dallas Texas.  Wow, stunning and bling bling bling all the way!  Check out the images! Rings to die for…not joking – this was the real deal!  More to read after the photos!  Scroll down for more fun info!

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Union Station Dallas TX gay wedding Photographer

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Darrel Ward of Darrell Ward designs knocked it out of the ballpark as well.   Again, the wedding photos that were taken for Steve and David will really show the hard work and details that were in place.  The team came together and worked seamlessly with all of us that took part in this lovely celebration.  I could not say enough about these guys.  A definite dream team collaboration came together on this day.  The ceremony went off without a hitch and was beautifully officiated by their dear friend Jonathon.  Sweet and to the point.  They got married!  In tradition to same sex weddings, the day started off with a great cocktail hour while the two grooms got ready for their nuptials.  Both families and friends were gathered and toasting with yummy horderves and cocktails to start.  The ceremony ended and the guests joined the reception for a delicious sit down dinner hosted by Wolfgang Puck Catering in Dallas.  The band rocked on for the night as the grooms cut and shared their first bite of wedding cake designed by Delicious Cakes of Dallas Texas.  Once the cake was served the band took a break and the room rocked on with DJ Andy Austin – great music and great fun and energy finished the evening of dancing and celebration.

I can go on forever about the stunning glass top tables and decor, beautiful elements that came together for a grand luxury gay wedding.  I truly can not wait to work with this wedding team again soon.  Here are a listing of these amazing professionals – of course to include Relive Photography –

Wedding Venue – Union Station Dallas Texas
wedding coordination – Darrell Ward 214-288-1679  dgwdesigns@aol.com
Caterer – Wolfgang Puck Catering – Dallas Texas
Entertainment – Wedding Band Music – Royal Dukes Band and
Andy Austin DJ and Entertainment
Jewelry – Wedding Rings -his and his wedding rings –  Nine-Eighteen Jewelry Darin Kuntz
Wedding Cake Bakery – Delicious Cakes
Wedding Officiant – Jonathon Greer