Just sharing with you guys...

So, for those of you who don’t know – this is my last semester in college. I was scheduled to take 10 hours this semester, but this past week things worked out perfectly for me to be able to take the 6 extra hours that I needed to graduate with an IT minor. My wonderful fiancé talked to the people in his department and they worked with me to try and make these last two classes fit into my schedule. J I’m am so excited! …I’m telling you this because I plan on posting cool ideas or pictures that I take for my photography class to share with you guys. I think I’m actually going to try and work on my first assignment some today if I get time. It is ‘pieces of things’.  I have to look at everything from a new perspective and see the beauty in small things that I would normally never notice or think about. So, be looking for my next post! I think this will be fun!

I hope everyone has a blessed day!

A Perfect Sunday Afternoon... {Nacogdoches Bridal Photographer}

    So, I woke up this morning and decided that I wanted to do a bridal photoshoot at this bridge in Nacogdoches. Sort of a practice for my upcoming weddings, if you will. Then I remembered that I have a wonderful roommate that just got married this summer! :) So, Katy got dressed up for me and we were off! Unfortunately, she didn't have her bouquet anymore -- so please excuse the one that we made. I just really wanted something for her to hold. haha. I honestly think it turned out cute for what we had to work with. :) (I do realise that the highlights are blown in some of them. Her dress was wrinkled and I thought it looked better that way in this case. Not on all of the photos, just some.) Anyway, these are my favorites from the shoot!

Hope everyone had a wonderful day!

Randi

  

The start to a new year! {Nacogdoches Photographer}

So, I'm just now catching up on my life. Somehow I always manage to procrastinate everything and get it done just in time --- but I'm starting to realise that this isn't the legacy that I want to leave. I have one more semester left in college so, I'll be graduating in May. I have to say I have been extremely blessed in every aspect of my life. I have a great family. I'm marrying the love of my life in June (and becoming a part of yet another wonderful family). I have a great job. And somehow I'm still able to have the time and resources to pursue photography.

I know this semester will be one of the most challenging experiences that I have faced in my life -- and I am ready. This is a very important transition period for me. I'm going from being a dependent college student to starting a family of my own (...not talking about children here guys.. no worries!). :) But seriously -- everything that I do, everything that I say, how I view things, and how I react to situations is molding who I will be and who I am. I do realise that this has been the case for my entire life, but somehow I viewed it as part of growing up. I'm just in high school or college, noone really expects anything different. I can mess up or do something stupid and noone really cares -- I was in college. I know that this isn't really about photography, but I feel that you should have a look into my life and who I am.

With all of that said, I am so excited about all of my weddings this year! :) This is the start of a new adventure and I can't wait to see where it is going to take me! All of the brides seem so wonderful! I can't wait to capture all of the moments leading up to and including their big day! Also, my website should be up and running relatively soon (everyone keep your fingers crossed!). :)

Until next time, I hope everyone has a blessed day!

Randi

Kaitlyn Allen Senior Shoot {Nacogdoches Senior Photography}

I just absolutely love Nacogdoches! Downtown has so many photo opportunities! Kaitlyn and her mom came to the shoot with their own ideas and places that they loved (which were amazing) and we went from there! We walked around downtown, headed to the railroad tracks, drove back over to the SFA campus, and then ended at the arboretum. And they all came out wonderful! Kaitlyn's beautiful blue eyes made close ups look great, and her mom was a huge help in making sure everything behind the scenes were taken care of! I'm so glad that I got the opportunity to meet this family! ....and I LOVED Kaitlyn's shoes! Here are some of my favorites from the shoot ....enjoy! :)