shepard-5042.jpgABOUT BROOKE: Hi!  My name is Brooke and this blog was created so I could share my world with you!  This is my journal....a place where I can come and share a bit of who I am and what I love to do!  I am a photographer based out of Houston, Texas but travel all over.  I really love traveling and seeing the world and people interacting in it!  I am a really simple person and find that my photographs speak simplicity. Take a look around and gain a better feel for what I love to do. I hope that in the process of searching through my blog you get a chance to know me better. I would love to hear from you....so say hi and don't be shy!


07.01.09
this post has been waiting for a long time and i think the wait is worth it!  i got to go to san miguel for rachael and jasons wedding during the end of may.  i knew the wedding would be beautiful!  rachael works for a catering company here in houston so her taste is beyond extraodinary!  the wedding was held at a castle of sorts and i think that i got my workout for the year going up and down the 4 flights of stairs!  rachael and jason wanted an intimant affair to attend and it was certainly a sweet crowd.  one piece of advice that rachael would give you for your wedding day is to purchase your dress on ebay!  she found the most spectacular dress that was being passed down from another bride.  it looked stunning on her too! i could go on but here are some of my favorite shots from the wedding day! 

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Lindsey Joy said: Brooke your imagery is stunning! Beautiful bride and wedding!! (07.01.09 @ 07:10 PM)
Rachael and Jason said: You do absolute wonders! Thank you for capturing every feeling of every moment. XO (07.01.09 @ 07:56 PM)
Candice said: What a great location and a lovely bride! (07.02.09 @ 05:37 AM)
Will said: Brooke - you are such a talented photographer. It is amazing how you are capture so much beauty and emotion in one frame. Totally amazed! (07.02.09 @ 07:09 AM)
Kayla said: Totally gorgeous! (07.02.09 @ 07:13 AM)
Patsi Caraveo said: What beautiful images! Rachael and Jason are an amazing couple and you've captured their wedding day beautifully. (07.02.09 @ 08:36 AM)
Rachel Gourdin said: Rachael you look amazing! Fabulous dress!!!! What a beautiful place! Your hubby is handsome too! Congratulations and thank-you for sharing your pictures. : ) (07.02.09 @ 08:46 AM)
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06.29.09
sometimes life gets so busy that i forget to breath.  i am often thinking about how precious this time is here on earth and feel as though it goes by way too fast.  and sometimes i am numb to life and the daily interactions that i have.  i hate it when that happens!  these past two weeks i have felt alive and it has been amazing.  to start off my first week, i shot a 20 hour indian wedding that was beautiful and full of rituals and family.  i have never felt more bonded to a family after a wedding.  i guess when i are standing next to the bride, groom and their parents for 20 hours, you get the feeling that you know them and it is really special.  the food was amazing too! my point is that this wedding was full of life and made me realize how special family, friends, and traditions are in our lives. after my wedding on saturday, i flew out to midland to get together with my new friends (13 women). i have been planning this trip for some time now and it was a complete success and i could not believe how perfect the trip turned out to be!  it is always a little nerve racking to invite people to a retreat not knowing most of them!  we had the best time and a few tears were shed when we had to depart.  i could not have asked for a better time away!  check out the marfa[trip] blog to see where we went!

after processing my week with these amazing women, i have realized that my glass is flowing over.....i am feeling alive and blessed. i encourage everyone of you to find a group of girls or guys that you can share yourselves with.  it is the greatest thing to know that you are similar to someone.  i will miss the late night rendezvous and the deep conversations that took place.  i look forward to the next trip and the things that will take place. 

here are some shots from one of the nights.  we drove down to the prada marfa store after our dinner.  i want a pair of those amazing kicks.  good thing there was only one left shoe in the store, it kept me from breaking the glass to go in and get some!

this first shot is taken of a large semi truck driving by.  you get a tiny piece of the wheel on the right side of the shot.

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Kayla said: Hey, Brooke! Next time you're in Midland, let me know! I'll take you out for coffee! Glad you had fun in Marfa! I need to go there some time. (06.30.09 @ 07:28 AM)
shannon m. said: SOOO fun! I love that you did this. I bet you feel energized and ready to get back into the grind! :) Awesome pics. Is there really a prada store in the middle of nowhere? So weird! (06.30.09 @ 12:55 PM)
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i asked that question when i was dating my husband. it seemed the only two things that excited him were: one, asking me on dates (everyother night) and two, talking about this mysterious place called marfa.  soon after we met he took me out to west texas to discover the beauty of texas that i never knew about and we also fell in love!

west texas is where we were married, where we have spent many holidays, and a place where i have been inspired artistically and spiritually.

so why the heck am i always talking about marfa?  i soon embark on a week long journey to marfa to be inspired with 13 women photographers! i am beyond blessed to see this group of women come together. i think that we will all be inspired by the bond that we will share and the friendships we will make.   we will share our journey on the blog (not up just yet) that you can follow if you'd like and see what we are up to on twitter @marfatrip

i can't wait to be inspired soon!  All that said.....I will be away from the office from June 21st - July 1st.

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Allison said: Did he show you the Marfa lights??! I forgot to tell you we use to go to Marfa on dates in college:o) LOVE these pictures - makes me feel like I'm home. Post a sunset for me. . . I miss them. (06.18.09 @ 10:31 PM)
Manon said: sounds like mammoth men for women. Love it. LOOOOOOve it. not just the guys can have fun. right. (06.19.09 @ 01:30 AM)
chipgillespie said: Dude, Marfa Rocks! We were out that way when we hit Big Bend last month. I can't wait to see your stuff from this trip! Keep us all posted! (06.19.09 @ 02:50 PM)
Stephanie howell said: can't wait to see what you girls come up with. you amaze me. xo (06.21.09 @ 06:12 PM)
Kayla said: Hope you're having fun over here on my side of Texas! :-) (06.23.09 @ 07:13 AM)
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and now some blogging!  here is a session of a sweet little boy that is one of the cutest I have ever seen.  he is growing up quickly and walking like a champ now!  blogwash1.jpg 0030wash.jpg 0059wasg.jpg 0077wasg.jpg
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Heather said: You are so great with the little ones! Awesome set! (06.28.09 @ 05:50 PM)
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i had the best time at jen and mikes wedding! they are passionate people who have the greatests hearts ever.  jen and mike love to travel so it was perfect that they bring all of their wedding guests to playa del carmen to tie the knot.  the wedding weekend was held at  le reve hotel and was a perfect oasis for the affair.  i loved being a part of this wedding weekend!   tanya with clink events did an outstanding job!

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Amber Haynes said: OMG how gorgeous! (06.08.09 @ 08:52 PM)
Mike & Cindy O'Hair said: Awesome pics! can't wait to see the rest. (06.09.09 @ 05:38 AM)
Cindy O'Hair said: Amazing pictures! Fabulous memories! (06.09.09 @ 06:03 AM)
Jen O'Hair said: Brooke, these are incredible! I'm so happy we had you guys with us in Mexico -- what a fun team y'all are and your work could not be any more perfect! Muchas, muchas gracias :) -jen&mike (06.09.09 @ 08:34 AM)
Sue Smith said: Brooke, the pictures are beautiful!! I look forward to reliving Jen and Mike's wedding through your amazing photos..... Thank you! (06.09.09 @ 12:55 PM)
jen said: gorgeous work! (06.09.09 @ 04:25 PM)
Gaye G Miller said: These are fabulous! Jen you made a great decision with the photographer. (06.09.09 @ 06:15 PM)
Brooke Rogers said: YEA Brooke! LOVE these. stunning... fun... wow. you are da bomb. can't wait to work with ya! xoxo brooke r. (06.09.09 @ 06:50 PM)
brooke said: these comments warm my heart! (06.09.09 @ 06:54 PM)
Dave McLaughlin said: These are beautiful! Great work. (06.11.09 @ 12:57 PM)
Akil Bennett said: hey brooke, this was a great wedding...love it! (06.11.09 @ 06:05 PM)
wrecklessgirl said: you are amazing. always blown away. truly and artist. (06.13.09 @ 03:29 PM)
Kayla said: Beautiful shots! Love all the details! (06.17.09 @ 07:34 AM)
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