Maternal Beauty~

Its funny, this military life... I was told when I first married into it that friendships would blossom out of nowhere and will last a lifetime. I had my first taste of this when I moved from Vegas to San Antonio and met two women that I am still to this day very close to. Even with me a half a world apart, we still email and phone each other on a weekly basis.
When I arrived here in Germany, my husband was excited to introduce me to all the people that had been told of my pending arrival. I can remember the day I met Kelly...
I was walking down the hall of the hospital and from 5 doors away I hear this voice yell out "Is that my photographer?" I laughed, she laughed, we became instant friends. I have since been invited to their annual Halloween party, and Thanksgiving dinner. We have talked about personal things that I have only shared with her. And I have been anxiously awaiting the day when I am honored beyond measure to photograph her baby bump~
Today, under a snowy sky, we spent an afternoon making memories that I hope she can cherish a lifetime. The arrival of her first born, a son, and I was there to photograph this beautiful woman.
I thank you Kelly for your fast friendship. For helping a scared military wife feel at home again. I thank you for the gatherings at your home and the personal talks you allowed me to trust you with. Most of all, I thank you for your trust... your trust in my work, my artistry and my guidance to capture beautiful photographs of you this afternoon.
You are amazingly calm, contagiously happy, and I admire you more than words can say.
I hope you find these images as amazing as I have... you are so beautiful~

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A little footnote... Mrs. Kellys water broke the day after this shoot. She is now the proud mommy of a beautiful newborn son! I can't wait to meet him~

The Knot Magazine Best of 2010~

It is always an honor to be recognized for ones accomplishments. To be recognized by some of the leaders in the wedding industry makes me swoon!

Last year DB Images Photography was awarded one of the Top Vendor awards for the San Antonio area in photography by WeddingWire.com and Martha Stewart Weddings. We were amazed to be noticed among tens of other photographers in the area. This year we have the pleasure to announce that once again we are being recognized for our unique style and flair... the kicker, we don't even live in the U.S. anymore! The Knot Magazine, one of the leaders in the whats-what, and who's-who in the wedding industry, selected DB Images among the top 10 photographers in the San Antonio area. We cant wait to display our plaque beside an arsenal of achievements in just a few short years.

Be sure to check out the December issue of The Knot Texas for all the names of Texas top vendors... and if you can, send a copy my way to Europe! :)

Thank you to our clients, past and present, who believe in us, our work, and our devotion to all things beautiful. We couldn't have done this without you... our fabulous couples. And thank you to my husband, who helped me launch this business. Was my right hand man in anyway that I needed him. Who played banker, organizer, studio construction man, and second shooter... most of all you were and still are, my biggest cheerleader. I love you so very much baby~

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Wedding Photographers
Amy DeYoung Photographer, San Antonio
Bend the Light Photography, San Antonio
Bob Kracht Photography, Edinburg
DB Images Photography, Europe
élan Imaging, San Antonio
FACES by Jessica, San Antonio
FlipArtImages Photography, McAllen
Memories by Lauren, San Antonio
Nachyelli Photography, San Antonio
Picture Perfect Photography, Corpus Christi

Andrew... A Portrait Session

One of the first people to contact me for pictures upon my arrival in Germany was Kate... Mrs. Canfield as she is known on base. She is a beautiful woman with the talent of great conversation which makes one extremely comfortable right away, which was a great thing, because I was nervous! Its always nerve wracking to me when I have to meet a woman who just knows her stuff. And this woman knows her stuff! With over 26 year involvement with the military and a hubby who is not only serving in Afghanistan, but did I mention that he is the Col.??? Ouch!
Her and her son showed up, uniform sparkling new, everything in place and rip roaring ready to go... even though she cheated and hid out in the car from the frigid cold weather (I couldnt blame her) as Andrew and myself braved the cold and snapped away. He was a pro! And I felt it was going to be a great shoot.
While he and I both ran from one location to another I couldn't help but notice one very obvious thing... this was one proud mama!!! Hat in hand, ready to straighten anything that wasn't correct on his uniform, this woman was all smiles as she watched her son, now a man, take his first official images in his new uniform. It was such a pleasure to witness!

I thank you Kate for the opportunity to photograph you very handsome son, and I thank you for your kindness and friendship. It was an amazing meeting and oh-so-fun shoot!

Here is a sneak peek from our afternoon in 12* weather... Andrew, you're the best!

The Christmas Ball/ 212th CSH Germany

My hubby and I were guests at this years Christmas Ball, held for the 212th CSH here at Ramstien, Germany this last December. It was a wonderful evening of food, fun, and friends.
Our night was highlighted by a double win... Eric-and his wins! Two beautiful gift baskets during the evenings drawings!!!
Today we finally received our disk of images from the night, looking oh so fabulous in his uniform~ Yummy! And I in my Katherine Heigl Oscars gown, we had a wonderful time!
Here are those images...

Paris... a black and white chronicle~

Paris in winter... fall or spring for that matter, I'll take each and every season in this city~
It was an extremely romantic destination, as Eric and I traveled 3 hours into France to celebrate the ringing in of 2010, destined to be a fabulous year!!!
It was beautifully gray, with clouds of white and buildings of faint camel color lining the streets of the city of lights. With its Les Champs Elysee, Moulin Rouge, Eiffel Tower, and Louve, it was an amazingly beautiful site. Despite the frigid weather, we managed to stroll the streets until our feet could take no more and the warmth of a cafe' called our names. Escargot, creme brulee', lamb filets, and more and more creme brulee'... that was my diet for 3 delicious days and nights. It was not un-usual for us to take an evening trek to the corner market to find ourselves overwhelmed with wine and cheese choices that would make anyone cry with delight.
Our hotel room, though slightly cramped, was worth the find as we found ourselves within a short walking distance to the Eiffel Tower where we did spend the eve of the New Year amongst hundreds of others crazy, cold people. Unfortunately, we never did check the reports, assuming that this year it would be one of magnificent fire works... only to see a small light show as those fire works were down on the Elysee. So sad indeed!
So, here are just a few images of the markets in front of our hotel and the beautiful Eiffel Tower... all in rose black and white. My personal favorite style...