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if i had to shoot a wedding on a farm for the rest of my life, i wouldn't put up a fight.
i just can't get enough of theses cute kids. my mini sessions at the studio have been beyond enjoyable for me and the kids are having the best time playing in front of the camera. after the end of most sessions, the kids have been the ones directing me on how to shoot them. it makes me smile to see that they enjoy this. i am making these sessions available again in july. this will be the last time before school starts so you may want to put your name on the books now. space is limited to 20 spots so please email me as soon as you can before they fill up. session dates are going to be featured tuesday-thursday from the 10th to the 26th. sessions include 20/30 minutes with me, online hosting, dvd of images for you to print from (15-20). $250 per session limited to two kids (additional children are $25 each). email me to book your spot at our heights studio.
see previous sessions here.
i am happy to announce that the mini sessions will return this summer. i had such a wonderful group of kids during the april sessions and want to extend them on to others. these sessions are 20/30 minutes each and will be offered from June 11-14 for $250 a session. limited to two kids (additional children are $25 each).
session includes the sitting, online hosting and dvd of images for you to print from (15-20). email me to book your spot at our heights studio. i will also offer a limited number of saturday sessions for $300 on june 16th.
i was excited to photograph brad and stacy's baby. not too long ago they were celebrating their 9 year anniversary and talking about how they wanted to start a family. it was worth the wait and little nicole is a doll and i can't wait to photograph her first year.
Wow. That is one of the more perfect looking newborns I have ever seen - outside of my own, of course ;) What a pleasure to lay eyes on that precious little thing!
(01.27.12 @ 03:13 PM)These are so precious! The love in the family shots jumps right off the screen....what a real session. Love.
(01.28.12 @ 06:58 PM)We are so pleased with these shots. Thank you Brooke for so perfectly capturing our family and this special time!
(01.30.12 @ 02:30 PM)Beautiful photos of a beautiful family!
(02.25.12 @ 08:04 PM)
i just fell in love with this wedding and the amazing attention to details. here are some of the details from the day...
event planner - kelly pike
flowers- kelly pike
bouquet- jonathan sage
handmade opjects- kelly pike
graphic design by tracy taylor
cake- alicia alvarado
ice cream truck- snow dog ice cream
ceremony- live oak friends meeting house
reception- the studio at commune north with works by molly gochman
you are amazing!!!!
(12.13.11 @ 07:04 AM)Jeremy and I had one of our very first dates at the Live Oak Meeting House. It's such a beautiful space! What lovely wedding photos, Brooke!
(12.13.11 @ 10:17 AM)Brooke! These are gorgeous... thank you for doing such an amazing job!
(12.13.11 @ 12:02 PM)You truly captured the magic of our day. Thank you!!!
(12.14.11 @ 08:58 AM)oh my goodness...the cake table and all of the design is incredible. and of course you captured it beautifully!
(12.30.11 @ 03:41 PM)
Brooke. This work is beautiful! And despite Aaron being in the mix that is a
Gorgeous baby! Ha! Thanks for sharing
you couldn't have said it any better, craig :)
Brooke,
You have no idea how special the images of these moments you've captured for us really are. thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you
that last b/w image is perfection. i love it. so still and quiet and peaceful. i love it.
(12.03.11 @ 01:36 PM)soooo beautiful, as is the ones of her birth. i love birth and have got to get my next one shot so beautifully as you did this one. man! gorgeous!
i'm gonna be a total goober and ask what kind of lens you use? i'm in the market for a new one and love your pictures (i'm sure you use a ton, but maybe a go-to lens?)
(12.21.11 @ 04:15 PM)i love my 35mm 1.2!
(01.16.12 @ 09:08 AM)
Hey :)
I wanna ask u what lens do u use? Cuz the photos are really great, and do u edit the photos to look like that or it's the camera setting?
when putting together this birth announcement i was inspired by my friend james and how she does her "what we wore" posts. i thought this would look perfect for a baby birth announcement since you have so much information that you want to share with everyone. i also wanted to avoid the standard announcements that get lost in the mix i also incorporated the big's in the card too. they sure do love their new sister.
BRILLIANT announcement. absolutely adore this entire shoot... simple, original, perfect. love!!!
~S
(11.03.11 @ 10:13 PM)simply adorable!
(11.07.11 @ 06:25 AM)Spotted your announcement on a couple of other blogs! I love your work and I'm glad so many other people do too :)
http://www.youaremyfave.com/2011/11/09/spotted-and-hearted-145/
(11.10.11 @ 02:02 PM)thanks everyone! i love that you all enjoyed it.
(11.10.11 @ 02:36 PM)Hi Brooke,
Waaw, I absolutely adore your work!
I stumbled upon your website as I was looking for birth announcements.
My little peanut is due next week!
I love the pics that you shot of Eleanor Quinn Wells! so simple but oh so beautiful...
I have a quick question about this birth announcement: How did you do the writing on top of the photo? And was this somehow one card or several cards?
I love to do this announcement for my little one, but not sure how to ..
hopefully you could give me some tips?
Thanks!!
Lien
people often ask me what why people would want me to photograph their labor and delivery and usually i tell them that it is a beautiful event. if you are one of those who can't stomach this life event then i would skip over this post now! :) little did i know that home births were even more reason to photograph your child's birth- it was magical. i was not quite sure what to expect when aaron told me they were having a home birth with a midwife. i had never photographed one at home so I was not quite sure what to expect. i can say that so many more emotions occur outside of the sterile hospital walls and it was fun seeing the difference between the two. i had both of my children in the hospital where i felt safe, both experiences were great but there is something to be said about having your baby in your home with your family.
i arrived after aaron texted me around 2:30 p.m. saying she was "in transistion" which had me worried i was going to miss it because i had left my phone in the car during a shoot. turns out she was "in transition" when i got there so things did not come quite as quickly. :) i was happy to be there during this phase and watch rachel move gracefully through each contraction.
the birthing ball ---> moved to the swaying back and forth ---> moved to the shower ---> moved to the floor ---> moved to the chair and you get the point. rachel was strong and beautiful and gave birth to a healthy baby girl at 6:53 p.m.. little nova was a hefty 9 lb 12 oz and 21 inches long. she is perfect and mom and dad are doing well!
i photograph births because you are only born once. /////// visit their family to see some pre-nova pictures and baby ones too if they get time to blog!
aaron is an amazing videographer at 31 films so he had to grab some shots of nova as she had heart checked. she was so alert and interested in everything going on.
i was even there for novas first bath (it was an herbal bath that the midwives made for them).
Wow these images are gorgeous. Amazing. Breathtaking. What a gift to be able to have these moments captured! Thank you for sharing!!
(10.03.11 @ 09:04 PM)Brooke, this series is just unbelievable. Beautiful, beautiful, priceless images you've created for this family.
(10.03.11 @ 09:15 PM)thanks jennifer. i was so glad to be there.
(10.03.11 @ 09:23 PM)thanks lauren. i felt the same way about the experience that i had to share.
(10.03.11 @ 09:24 PM)Incredible work, Brooke! Very tastefully done. The expression on Aarons face in the first color photo after the birth is incredible. Complete awe, joy, and even brokenness. All at the same time. Love it.
(10.03.11 @ 09:49 PM)Absolutely one of the most beautiful photojournalistic posts I've ever seen. I cried. Amazing work.
(10.03.11 @ 09:53 PM)These are some of the most moving images I've ever seen. Amazing. Thank you for sharing!
(10.03.11 @ 10:59 PM)Brooke...I'm still struggling to even put into words, how much these images mean to me and my new family. You captured the most life-changing and emotional moments of our lives in such an incredibly beautiful way. I cannot thank you enough. Thank you thank you thank you.
- The new dad
(10.04.11 @ 09:17 AM)By the way...I've been trying to figure out how to explain the feelings I had when I caught and delivered Nova and handed her to Rachel. It's like nothing I'd ever felt before! Adam pinpointed it exactly in his post though: "Complete awe, joy, and even brokenness. All at the same time." Thanks for translating everything for me Adam :)
(10.04.11 @ 09:20 AM)Great job Brooke! It's was so nice meeting you at the birth. The photo's are amazing! So nice to have treasures of Nova's first moments with us and a glimpse of the emotion surrounding her entrance. She is definitely surrounded with love! Thank you!
(10.04.11 @ 09:26 AM)I can't even come up with the words... Goosebumps, head to toe. Amazing photographs of THE most amazing moments for this family.
(10.04.11 @ 01:11 PM)beautiful as always brookie! can't wait for you to be a part of my number three :)
the last photo is so peaceful - i can't wait to be there!
This makes home birth look so appealing and relaxing! Thanks for showing everyone something that is not often seen.
(10.04.11 @ 09:33 PM)this post mad me cry. so beautiful and perfectly captured.
(10.05.11 @ 07:17 AM)Brooke you are so incredibly talented my sweet, sweet friend! What stunning captures....aahhhhh, I'm so inspired by you! :)
(10.05.11 @ 08:40 AM)Absolutely stunning! How wonderful that these images are captured for all time.
(10.05.11 @ 07:33 PM)Wow.. that was incredible.. you captured the experience so beautifully.
(10.08.11 @ 09:28 AM)BEAUTIFUL!!!
(10.14.11 @ 04:37 PM)What a great job of shooting a tough event to shoot, very well done!
(10.16.11 @ 12:50 PM)these are incredible. i never thought about how beautiful these moments could be. seriously, amazing job. i hope i get a chance to do this one day!
(10.21.11 @ 08:03 AM)These are absolutely beautiful. I admire women who have their births photographed- the moments couldn't be more genuine, what a special thing to have photos of.
(10.21.11 @ 11:39 AM)Absolutely beautiful! Thanks so much for posting!
(11.08.11 @ 01:55 PM)This is probably the most beautiful birth photography I have seen. You have caught those special moments between them....so perfect. I LOVE the shot of Dad squatting against the wall and mum leaning on him. That made me stop when I saw it. Congratulations Nova is beautiful
(11.08.11 @ 06:28 PM)What an amazing experience and phenomenal photographs. Brava!
(11.27.11 @ 09:10 PM)wow... this post totally made me tear up. that's some beautiful + powerful photography...
(12.04.11 @ 08:35 AM)gorgeous! I've recently started photographing home births, and it is phenomenal...
wondering what you shot with for this birth?
i am speechless and crying. This was captured so beautifully. Amazing. Thanks for sharing.
(12.29.11 @ 04:16 PM)A beautiful and perfect birth and baby. :)
(12.29.11 @ 05:42 PM)Thank you! These pictures are exactly how my 3 births went, but I never got any great pictures!! I was shocked- really, I did the shower, the ball, the waiting, and then the beautiful moment when you can see that baby....oh! Brought back wonderful memories. I did all home births and birth center births too....love it!
(02.28.12 @ 07:38 PM)the railroad revival tour featured old crow medicine show, edward sharpe and the magnetic zeros and mumford and sons.
That looks like a wonderful weekend. I love how timeless the place looks.
(05.11.11 @ 12:41 PM)Love a concert under the stars, those musicians, all of the photos. . . it does look like the perfect easter!
(05.11.11 @ 02:12 PM)these are so fun! I am always smiling when I look at your pictures.
(05.14.11 @ 09:12 PM)Your photos are absolutely beautiful, I love them! So glad I found your blog:)
(05.18.11 @ 09:17 PM)Everything was beautiful! See the wedding slideshow of our favorites here
Wedding details:
Ceremony location: The Clayton House, which is part of The Clayton Library, Center for Genealogical Research (part of the Houston Public Library System)
Dress: "Maribel" by Christos from Mia Bridal
Bridesmaids dresses: Lula Kate from Bella Bridesmaid
Florist: SCF Events (random containers/jars/tea cups, etc. were collected from etsy & Craigslist by the bride)
Reception: Museum of Natural Science in Houston
Event styling, planning & coordinating: Eventology Weddings
OTHERS:
Pedi-cab: L&L Cruizers
Cake: Cakes by Gina; cake stand: Etsy, cake topper
Macarons: Maison Burdisso
Catering: Melange
Taco truck: "No Borders" Taco Truck by Sylvia's Enchilada Kitchen
Favors: The groom's special recipe chocolate chip cookies made by the groom himself in the days leading up to the wedding
Love that flowery Texas on the invite, I want a print for my house! Her dress is fabulous too : )
(04.30.11 @ 09:11 AM)
a beautiful note from her husband on her blog:
"I think Sarah's light has shown so bright that this earth can no longer contain it. It's time for her to go to the true source of that light, to stop being the lone lantern shining into the darkness, but to join the grand symphony of radiance. It would seem selfish to keep her after she has worked so hard and is this close.
Shine bright firefly, shine bright... with tears in our eyes we cherish the path you illuminated."
What a beautiful blog entry. I didn't know Sarah but her story while so tragic is quite peaceful and makes me think about letting go all of the things that really aren't important. And focusing on what is. Thanks for that lesson.
(02.16.11 @ 05:02 PM)Your pictures of her will remain precious to her family and friends. That's how powerful and important a photograph can be. What a priceless gift.
(02.16.11 @ 07:28 PM)I've followed her blog ever since you posted about her. She seems to have been a beautiful person, inside and out. I'm saddened that she has left this earth and her family, but she is not in pain anymore. You did an awesome job on her wedding photos. Completely beautiful!
(02.16.11 @ 10:35 PM)Heartbreaking and beautiful all at the same time.
(02.17.11 @ 05:42 AM)I am so sorry for your loss. She seemed like such a wonderful person....I remember your post on their wedding quite vividly. Beautiful post Brooke!
(02.17.11 @ 09:12 AM)You captured her so well...thanks for sharing.
(02.18.11 @ 01:53 PM)I followed her blog and thought she was an amazing person. Her faithfulness to the Lord was so glorifying to God. Her life touched me and I will never be the same after sharing in her journey. I was so saddened to find out she had passed on but rejoice in the fact that she is in heaven, with Jesus, without any pain.
(02.22.11 @ 09:56 PM)
sometimes it can be difficult to find a venue here in houston that has a unique feel that offers all that you would need for a wedding celebration. rainbow lodge has to be on the top of my list of amazing venues in houston. not only is it a neat place, the food was spectacular and guests loved the quaint space. located near downtown houston, rainbow lodge throws out a warm vibe with rustic charm. it was really fun to shoot here with such a great couple!
Great blog...thanks for sharing your special day.. best wishes :)
(01.29.11 @ 07:21 AM)The kids looking at the cake is pricessless... as is the series against the fence. Love your work.
(01.29.11 @ 04:10 PM)Beautiful wedding!!!!! The pictures look great!!
(04.05.11 @ 05:55 PM)
backing up, sarah contacted me to shoot her wedding in november of this year. it was going to take place on thanksgiving weekend and i just could not make it happen with my holiday schedule. i of course was disappointed because i wanted to capture that day for her and had been planning on it even before she had a husband in mind!
if anyone has ever planned a wedding, you know all of the details that might take place. it may take 6 months (at least) to find all the vendors to make it happen. this wedding was a testament to what it really is and is not about. what took place on sunday was a beautiful act and reminded me that this is the perfect example of what a wedding should be about. it was all so beautiful and true. it encourages me to live life day to day and relish every moment as if it was my last. i am glad that i did get to shoot her wedding after all!
a prayer service is being held tonight at ecclesia for sarah @ 8:00. click here to see more from their beautiful day.
special thanks to:
ecclesia church
dj red
kelly balfour (helped with donation items (cake and bouquet)
Special Arrangements Floral (donated bouquet and boutineer)
smilebooth
robbie seay band
Brooke I'm loving how you captured this incredible day.. you told the story perfectly..
(08.18.10 @ 02:55 PM)brooke, such a great post...and even greater couple. I'm so happy they had you document their wedding...praying for you Sarah :)
(08.18.10 @ 03:02 PM)She looks so happy in all of her pictures, it's so magical. I bet it was the most magical experience she's ever had to know so many people love and care for her enough to organize a wedding in a days time. I'm so happy for her and her husband.
(08.18.10 @ 03:13 PM)I heard about this from Deji Osinulu. I tried to help find a cake, but the amazing Kelly Balfour beat me to it. I'm so glad for her that you all were able to pull off this amazing feat for her. Beautiful work!
(08.18.10 @ 03:21 PM)Brooke,
Sarah is a very dear friend of mine from college and I was not able to be in Houston on Sunday. I just wanted to thank you for posting these beautiful pictures and the slideshow. I feel like I was there with yall! The emotion and joy just oozed through your amazing photography. What a beautiful day. Thank you, thank you!
what a beautiful wedding and beautiful bride! my heart goes out to them! I know that HE is still healing every moment of everyday...I pray with all my heart that she is healed.
(08.19.10 @ 06:47 AM)SO amazing!!! I saw all your tweets last week and wished I lived closer so I could be a part! Amazing!
(08.19.10 @ 09:33 AM)I am proud to know you and call you my friend....AMAZING work....you are the best.
(08.19.10 @ 12:12 PM)oooo i love this wedding! SO sweet! if the couple wanted to share the music from the day, i'd love to feature this on hi-fi weddings! love your work! xoxo - ashley
(08.19.10 @ 03:11 PM)What a great moments to capture! I'm so sad I didn't hear that you were looking for help until today. I would of loved to help! I bet this was a great wedding. Chris Seay is one of my favorite pastors!
(08.19.10 @ 07:12 PM)I was one of Sarah Chidgey's students in third grade. ( im now 10) I was in fourth grade when at school, they let everyone know she had passed. It was terrible. The school was falling apart. Passing by, EVERYONE was crying. It didn't matter they knew her or not. Sarah Chidgey just had a spark on everyone. I miss you so much, Ms. Chidgey. Dont ever forget it.
(11.24.11 @ 03:57 PM)Below is a trip that I took with my mom and late aunt. We visited a flea market in texas where i practiced my skill. I will never forget this trip and what it meant to me to go out there and capture life on film. This post is for my Aunt Kathy who taught me to explore the world and love life at ever moment (even the bad times). Mi mancherai bella.
Brooke so sorry for the loss of your aunt Kathy. Please send our love to your mom. We are thinking of her and praying for her. With love- Victoria
(07.19.10 @ 08:58 AM)what a beautiful post Brooke...my thoughts and prayers are with your family!
(07.19.10 @ 12:52 PM)Gorgeous and powerful image of your aunt. Looks like she's really seeing you, Brooke. What a special relationship.
(07.21.10 @ 09:54 AM)Love Marburger Farm Antiques Show - isn't it the best!? And love your photos of it!!
(08.19.10 @ 04:44 PM)
cute pictures! love your work
(07.30.10 @ 12:31 PM)that shot of baby in mom's lap and the two close ups below it are SO precious! Such a sweet session!
(08.21.10 @ 07:35 AM)
What a magical southern summer day!
(07.09.12 @ 08:01 AM)The cake is amazing and so is the necklace! Love the ideas!
(07.11.12 @ 11:33 AM)I just stumbled upon your work and I have to say..wow! you have a beautiful eye and your photos are breathtaking!
(09.19.12 @ 02:53 PM)