I don’t usually find myself driving before the sun comes up
on Sunday mornings (or conscious, for that matter), but Angela was worth
enduring my alarm clock’s screeching. We arrived at Sonetriya’s house in the
dark, and Angela’s makeup was expertly applied in the kitchen in what seemed
like no time at all. We made our way to the Zilker Botanical Gardens where
Angela’s sister Amy was waiting with the dress hanging from a sign near the
outdoor restrooms. I stood guard at the ladies’ room entrance, ready to clobber
any evildoers or reroute any potty-dancing toddlers at the ladies’ room
entrance while Angela’s sister Amy helped her shimmy into her stunning dress.
The morning was a bit nippy for Austin in May, so Angela donned her jacket in
between shots in the shade, but luckily the weather turned gorgeous before we
were done. The gardens were alive with color, and the scent from the seemingly
infinite blossoms was heavenly. We strolled from garden to garden, capturing
beautiful images of Angela and her dress along the way. It’s not often you see
a bride rock polka dot flip flops with her dress, but Angela made them work to
her advantage since she knew she’d be using a stepstool anyway (the dress had
not been altered). They were definitely a memorable but practical choice of
footwear for all the walking we were doing. I made sure to get some candid
shots of our setup (yeah, that’s totally a shower curtain under there keeping
her dress clean)and of Angela hamming it up. I work with Angela, so I don’t
usually get to see her personality shine through the business casual office
attire or grey cubicle walls, but Amy brought her little sister’s silly side
out in the way that only a big sister can. I had a blast with these ladies, and
I hope they love these images as much as I loved spending that Sunday morning
with them!
And here are some of my favorite candids from the day:
Location: Zilker Botanical Gardens, Austin, Texas
Bouquet: H-E-B Floral Department (Ballin’ on a budget? H-E-B
will hook you UP!)
Makeup: Sonetriya Mayfield
Hair: styled by bride and sister
Photography:
Kelly Lambert of Lion & Lamb Photo
