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Chocolates and Shoes~

Thursday, November 12, 2009

On this day of remembrance, as we are reminded of the sacrifices of those who have come before us, and those who serve now... this Veterans Day was a day off for my hubby, so we took the USO bus out of town to relax, and enjoy some much needed time together doing something fun. What could ever be more fun than shoes shopping while enjoying chocolate??? I think there should be a law against this much pleasure~

We headed out, 43 on the bus, to a little town called Pirmasens, where the WAWI Chocolate factory was awaiting our arrival. After a wonderful tour of the plant... we planted ourselves in a cafe chair and devoured liquor truffles and a smooth cappuccino. Can you say heaven! With a grand sugar high we all headed back on the bus to our next destination, the city of Hauenstein, where we toured the factory of Joseph Seibel... the European comfort shoe. Again, we chose to leave the nice cameras at home only to be extremely frustrated at all the great photo opportunities that we missed along the way. Note to self: No more cameras left on the table!!!

2 pairs of new shoes for Eric, none for me? Is that possible??? I never thought I would see the day surely. But I did find out about the Chuck Taylor Converse Foto tour hitting Hauenstein Nov. 21. Don't you know we will be here, Converse in hand (or should I say on toe) and camera in the other. Great fun!

A cafe lunch, more shopping and a short bus ride home... where we made new friends from, of all places, San Antonio (its crazy to travel half way around the world to run into a family that you probably lived right down the street from?) and savored more of our Amaretto, Tiramisu, and Cappuccino truffles-shaped like little cups! Yummy! No shoe picks, but I broke out the camera and shot a few of our sugar delights...


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It's our Anniversary~

Monday, November 9, 2009

With 2 years worth of weddings under our belt, my husband and I are excited to be celebrating our own Anniversary.
3 years ago today, Eric and I said our vows in downtown San Antonio, Texas in a ceremony of just us two at the county courthouse. It was one of those military things... where you rush off to tie the knot because Uncle Sam has your butt in a sling waiting and wondering just how long you're going to have to pull a real wedding off. For me, at 40, it was not such a huge thing to have that gala affair. But now, after 44 weddings photographed, it seems like E
ric and I robbed ourselves of that big bash. When friends and family come together to celebrate your new union.

As we plan an evening out for an intimate dinner with the play "The Full Monty" to follow, we talk of our plans for that event, here, in Europe. The church, the designer dress, the flowers from Holland, the food and the wine, in front of God... our friends and Lord willing, some family willing to make the trip, we hold fast to our dream of a that wedding after all come May 22, 2010 in Germany. My partner in crime, Mrs. Shelia Stone will serve as my best girl... and the oh-so-talented Clayton Austin will be capturing the event with his incredible vintage style photography. We are so thrilled!

Thank you Eric for being the man I waited 40 years for. For being that strength that never stops amazing me on a daily basis. For never giving up on me, on us... no matter what life (or the military) throws our way. For making all my dreams come true and for being a better man than I deserve. I love you, and I want the world to know it!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BABY~
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P.S. Did I mention the beautiful 6 place serving set of Wedgwood "Golden Bird" China, and Sheffield Silver flatware set I received, straight from England? WOW! Do you spoil me~


Shanon & Brant= Married~

Sunday, November 8, 2009

It seems like forever since my last wedding, I know the waiting has been hard for my couple Shanon & Brant... but they are amazing in so many ways. They were my very last couple to be photographed in the states prior to my departure to Europe back in September, and they, as well as I, have been waiting for what has seemed like an eternity for my MAC to arrive and my editing to be underway.

Well, on Thursday it arrived. Safe and sound in its huge box packed tightly with more packing paper than imaginable. I have been sitting on pins and needles waiting to get their images off my flash cards and onto a disk so I can ship it back to the states for all to enjoy. As I go through the images I was reminded of why I loved shooting weddings so very much... all that love and raw emotion. All the build up to that very moment when two people say "I do". It still to this day gives me chills.

Thank you- thank you- thank you Shanon & Brant for your patience and friendship. It was a pleasure working with you and to be a part of such a special day... from your engagement shoot(s), to your big day, I've had a wonderful time.

Here is a little preview of what is coming. I hope you enjoy~

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DB Images voted "One of the Best" of the Knot Magazine Texas~

Friday, November 6, 2009


DB Images/ Dirty Blonde Photography was just voted one of Texas brides favorite vendors for 2009/2010!!!! Thank you Cindy Elley for this great award!!!

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CONGRATULATIONS!!
The Knot brides have voted your business as one of THE BEST in this area!
Your business will be published in the special section of The Knot Texas coming out in December so every Texas bride can see!

Germany come fall~

Monday, November 2, 2009

The colors of fall... I have not seen the change of seasons in years. Here in Germany the view looks like a canvas painted with vibrant orange, red and yellow hues with only a touch of green showing through as the seasons change and the air grows colder with every passing day.
Each weekend Eric and myself make it a point to drive off to some distant village where we explore the countryside and look for another mom & pop eatery with authentic food from somewhere other than... well, Texas. We have dined on German (surely), and Romanian, Greek and Italian. This weekend we found a quaint little bistro just north of our village. Where the colors were vivid, the people were seasoned, and the food... amazing! We have surely put this one on our list of great places to dine.
On the way home I had Eric stop just off the road, onto a dirt path, where I spent some time admiring the rich colors of fall. Each day the leaves are growing in autum shades and I just had to capture some of that richness.
I'm really starting to love it here...

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Halloween in Germany~

Sunday, November 1, 2009

It was a "spooktacular" evening at Kelly and Orlandos house, as the group got together for a Halloween costume party. It was my chance to meet some new people and Erics night out...
We dressed in our finest Vampire costumes while others came as dirty grandpa and party going grandma, devil, little bo-peep, PBS painter Bob Ross, and masquerading couple a la' eyes wide shut. Oh, and dont forget dirty sanchez!!! It was so funny to see such originality and personality. Great food, with a theme, and 20g syringes filled as jello "shots" were the hit of the evening.
Just take a look at the great time that was had by all~

Happy Halloween from Germany!


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Even the dog loved the jello "shots"!!!

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