lane + joni • wedding • seminole, tx

One of the first things that Joni told me when we met was that she wanted to get married in the church she grew up in- the same church where her parents were married. I immediately related- Shawn and I were married in the church I grew up in and there was so much sentiment in that location for me, our wedding couldn't have been anywhere else! There is something so special about bringing all of the new people in your life back to the place that built you. 

Lane and Joni (and their families) are exactly the kind of people I really love getting to work with. They're intentional, traditional in the things that are most important, and plan a wedding knowing that it is a celebration of what God has done. I so, so enjoyed photographing this wedding. 

Joni has a very classic style and it was incorporated beautifully into everything- from her dress, to the black and white bowties and men's suits, to the gorgeous table decor at the reception. This crew was so much fun and knew how to live it up on the dance floor- I had the feeling no one really wanted to leave! Thank you, Lane and Joni, for the honor of photographing your wedding!

Ceremony: First United Methodist Church, Seminole TX

Reception: Wingate by Wyndham

Wedding Dress: Steven Birnbaum, Stardust Celebrations

Groom/Groomsmen Suits: Vera Wang

Bridesmaid's Dresses: David's Bridal

Hair: Lindsey Cooper

Makeup: McKinley Lofties

Stationery: Hodgepodge Design

Floral: Lou Dee's Floral and Gift Center

Cake: Cakes by Alison

Catering: Pot Belly Slim

Videography: The Modern Blue

lane + joni • engagement • lubbock, tx

So many of my couples live outside of Lubbock, it's becoming more and more frequent that they book me without ever having a face-to-face meeting. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE getting to talk face-to-face, but with busy schedules and distance between us, it's very common that I get to know my clients over email. So, in chatting with Joni about her engagement session, I just knew I would love getting to work with her. Each email she sent was signed with a, "One Excited Bride, Joni" or "Your Happy Client, Joni". I love that! And Joni, I am totally stealing it. Expect your next email to say, "Your Super Excited Photographer, Lissa". :)

Seriously, though- Joni and Lane are already such a blessing to me. These two met once Lane agreed to coach Joni's Intramural Football Team, as a favor to his little sister…knowing that Joni was on the team. Soon after they began dating. After Joni graduated from Texas Tech, she took a job traveling all over the country and many of their happy moments were in the baggage claim at the airport- so we included a few "travel" elements into their shoot so as to be a reminder of where they've been and where they're going. 

Can't wait for their wedding in August! Thank you two for your trust and great company!

buddy + belinda • wedding • seminole, tx

I have been consistently blessed by my clients this year- but I had no idea what a blessing it would be to photograph this wedding! From the second we arrived, Buddy, Belinda, and their families were so, so hospitable. As in- we were checked on, helped out, and offered iced lattes (it was 100 degrees outside) at least 5 times before the ceremony. (And you know I took them up on that one!). Haha- really, though- throughout the day it was clear how thoughtful, excited, and loving this family was.

​The wedding was held at Belinda's parent's beautiful home in Seminole, Texas. Not only was it a sentimental location, but it was absolutely perfect for the event. Guests were well-fed and enjoyed chatting while watching a gorgeous West Texas sunset. Another thing I loved about this wedding was that there were several different languages being spoken- family and guests from all over the world came in- and you could hear German, Spanish, Portugese, and more! Belinda's mom made some amazing German raspberry cheesecake for Buddy's table- it is a family recipe, and was so delicious.

​During their engagement, Buddy was in the process of building a new home (yes, with his own two hands) for the two of them (with Belinda's input, of course)- but he'd worked right up until the day before the wedding to put the final touches on it. I thought this was such a great picture of a bridegroom preparing for his bride- just the way God does for His church.

I so enjoyed photographing all the beautiful florals at this wedding. Essentially, Belinda chose all of her favorites, and the talented ladies at Blumenflor created such beautiful arrangements with them.

The very talented Ashley Rodgers second shot this wedding with me, and some of these images are hers!​

Enjoy!​

​Wedding Gown: Allure Bridals, Bella's in Lubbock, TX

Groom and Groomsmen: Men's Wearhouse

Bridesmaids: B2

Florist: Blumenflor

Cake: Ann Theissen

Catering: Kendall's Kountry Meat Market, Hobbs, NM

Hair: Evolutions, Seminole, TX

Makeup: Vicki Neudorf with Panache, Lubbock, TX

Garter: HOUSEofLOVELY​

Piano: Piano Gallery, Lubbock, TX

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abey + rosa • engagement • lubbock, tx

Abey (short for Abraham) and Rosa came in from Seminole on a windy Saturday morning for their engagement photoshoot. Though we had to be patient with the wind, the sunlight was beautiful that morning! I loved getting to know these two- watching Abey watch Rosa and seeing them laugh together was a treat. They both had such a calm about them that was so relaxing to be around. Congratulations you guys!

Abey + Rosa met while playing a game of softball, so I brought them to a baseball field to shoot a bit. Apparently, Rosa got hit in the head with the ball- talk about a damsel in distress story! (At least she was ok!)