bridal session $650

This is a BIG southern favorite, with a twist of me thrown in.  I love magazines and fashion spreads and read several per month.  #VanityFairRocks  Seriously, one of my favorite things to photograph is a girl all dressed up and in a masterpiece gown that she’s chosen for herself.  I love to photograph every last detail, from the jewelry to the shoes.  And even the “unmentionables”.  This is not a stuffy studio session, yours will be lively, adventurous, and just plain fun!  Spend the afternoon being photographed in style and yes, your dress may get dirty, but definitely not damaged.  But who cares?  After your last fitting, skip the pressing and cleaning and BRING IT ON!  You can clean it after.  *ask me about “sexy me” sessions.  It’s a great thing to add to your bridals.  

  • includes:
    photographic time as needed

  • 50 print-ready images with a release for personal use

  • private online gallery for 30 days

  • 1 custom 20x24 canvas (if photographing your wedding)

Q. When do I take my bridal portrait?
Bridals are taken anywhere from the time the dress is ready to just a few weeks before your wedding.  I'm game 24/7 and can shoot for hours as bridals are one of my favorite things to photograph!  It's like playing with Barbie all over again!  And this time, she's real!   Now it is hot in a bridal gown and many of the locations are outdoors, so keep that in mind, unless you are flying us to Alaska in your private jet for the day.  It can happen.  I'm a dreamer.

Q. How long does it take?
Like I said, I can shoot all day, but typically a bridal will last about 2 hours.  We will book your appointment 2 hours before sunset, and your hair and make-up can take up to 2 1/2 hours.  So plan those appointments accordingly. 


Q. What should I bring?
A fun spirit that's up for almost anything and your sexy self!  Those are the MOST important things.  Here's a quick list of the rest.

  • dress (duh?)

  • petticoat or slip if needed

  • shoes (your wedding shoes as well as some extras for walking to and fro)

  • underwear

  • jewelry

  • veil and other hair jewelry you may have planned

  • flowers, if you wanna

  • lip-gloss and maybe your powder

  • location fee, if required

  • extra set of hands for support and encouragement


Q. What do you (Kristin) bring?

  • photography equipment (duh?)

  • my kick-butt photographing self

  • a white sheet in case I decide to put you in a barn and make you sit down

Q. Where will we go?
I always have places in mind, but typically we will start indoors.  Local hotels and many venues have a room for you to get dressed in.  Some places do require a fee, but we can discuss this a few days before your session.  After we get the "safe" shots for your announcement and g-ma.  You know the one.  You are smiling and pretty and it shows off the gown.  We will then hop in a car, go out and about and get all those amazing images you and I have in our heads.  West Texas provides a perfect backdrop for a bride with all our AMAZING sunsets!  Spend some time checking out the brides on my blog. See something you love?  Let me know!


Q. How long does it take to get my portrait?

All bridal sessions come with a custom portrait, so after your session, I will post a private link to your gallery.   Just email me your choices of FAVORITE and we will get your portrait to you ASAP for framing or display.  You can always upgrade the size. Maybe a metal print? Lots of options. Let’s talk.


Q. I think I'd like to wait until after the wedding, is this possible?

It sure is.  I've had several couples get dressed up after the wedding and do "bridals".  Some call it, "the day after session".  It's a great way, STRESS-FREE to spend some time all dolled up and loving on each other.  I would love to do this and it optimizes your time on the wedding day to spend it with guests. Just something to think about.