Red Brick Photography

Sotheavy and Leo

Mandy — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:47:38 +0000

During Sotheavy and Leo’s wedding reception, a particular toast drew my attention and stayed in my memory. Sotheavy’s sister stood up and talked about Sotheavy’s childhood and strength. And she spoke how happy she was for the bride and groom. Though I can’t re-write the exact wording, Sotheavy’s sister observed that the evening was a night of great joy and gathering. She compared the reception to being a little bit like heaven on earth - all the people they cared about were together and happy. The toast was so heartfelt and sweet that I got a real sense of this special couple and how important family and faith was to them.

Sotheavy and Leo’s wedding and reception were so beautiful to witness - the couple’s love for God and each other was reflected everywhere and I was blessed to be able to be part of the beginning of their marriage. Sotheavy and Leo - congratulations and thanks for a wonderful evening!

To see a mini slideshow of Sotheavy and Leo’s wedding, click HERE or on one of the photos below:

Bridal Session with Meghan

Mandy — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:50:55 +0000

It was a busy weekend for me last weekend. Shot two weddings, one of which was Meghan and Patrick’s. I’ve been dying to post Meghan’s fabulous bridals on here, as it is a super fun set. I met up with Meghan in Rockwall for this session and was blown away by her energy and charm. I feel like I’m so blessed to consistently get the sweetest brides to work with. We had a blast and she was such a tough cookie even though it was hot outside.

If you want to see a slide show of Meghan’s bridal session, click HERE or on one of the photos below.

Carol and Mark

Mandy — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 19:11:26 +0000

I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Carol and her amazing family for a good while, as I used to work with Carol’s sister back in the day. Carol is so fabulous, so fun, and has such vibrant energy, I knew it would take a special guy to be worthy of her. I met Mark during their engagement session and was thrilled to see how sweet the two of them are together.

The wedding was planned perfectly and things were beautiful. Family and friends of the couple sang during the ceremony, which was really nice to see. Fun and smiles continued through to the reception where everyone enjoyed food and cake. All of the guests had a particularly fun time throwing petals on the couple during their exit! It was a blessing to be able to document the beginning of this new family - best wishes to Carol and Mark!

To see a slide show of Carol and Mark’s wedding, click HERE or on one of the images below.

Lora and Matthew

Mandy — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:47:32 +0000

I love unique weddings full of personality and love. Lora and Matthew had one of the sweetest, most intimate ceremonies at the Highland Park United Methodist Church in Dallas. The couple’s closest friends stood at their side as they became husband and wife. After taking some fun photos outside, everyone headed to Ferrari’s Villa for a delicious meal and cake. It was a blast to be around this group of people and I don’t think I have ever laughed so hard! To see a slide show of Lora and Matthew’s special day, click HERE or one of the photos below. Congrats, Lora and Matthew - thanks for letting me be a part of such a wonderful day!

Kasey and Adrian

Mandy — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:57:28 +0000

When Kasey called to ask if I’d be up to going to San Angelo to shoot her wedding, I was elated. I’ve known Kasey and her twin sister, Jamie, since I lived in Stephenville (middle school/junior high days) and they are both such a radiant and joyful people to be around. The wedding was held at Cain’s Cove, which had a beautiful pond and gazebo. There was enough wind to keep everyone cool and comfy, so it made for a gorgeous day. The couples’ dog served as a ring bearer and he did an excellent job of running down the path to deliver the rings - I was mighty impressed! Both of the happy families enjoyed a Mexican lunch after the ceremony. Believe it or not, the couple boarded a plane for California that evening and ran the Rock ‘n Roll Marathon in San Diego the next day! From what I hear, they both had a blast and finished. Congratulations and I wish you both all the happinesses in the world, you guys!

To see a slide show of Kasey and Adrian’s wedding, click HERE or on one of the images below. To see a slide show of their e-session, click HERE.

Sotheavy - Bridal Session

Mandy — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 03:01:29 +0000

This past weekend, I shot Sotheavy and Leo’s wedding in Plano. I intend to blog in more detail about their special evening, but it goes without saying that both my assistant, Katie, and I were touched by their sweet vows and by the heartfelt toasts that were shared during the reception. It moved me to see their commitment to each other and their faith.

A couple of weeks ago, I met up with Sotheavy at the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary campus for her bridal session. It was threatening to rain, so we tried to keep as “covered” as we could. We had a blast traveling from spot to spot between sprinkles and even found a beautiful sculpture of the earth, which was very fitting for this girl who is truly “on top of the world.” Below are some samples (click HERE for a slide show):

E-session with Sotheavy and Leo

Mandy — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:57:57 +0000

I met up with Sotheavy and Leo at Lake Worth, which is where the couple became engaged. From the get go, the laughs started during the session, and they proceeded to continue the whole time - needless to say, I had a fantastic time! They even took me to a sign that says “Love Court” - this had been a spot they always liked and it worked perfectly for some engagement photos. I loved the energy from this sweet couple and was mighty impressed when Sotheavy was up for some jumping shots… in heels! Below are a selection of photos from their session (click on an image to see a slide show):

Rue and Ryan’s Wedding

Mandy — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:50:14 +0000

Rue and Ryan tied the knot on a sunny day at the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens. After a sweet ceremony, we escaped into the shady part of the gardens for some fun couple shots. They were both playful and a blast to be around. We headed to Arlington for their reception, which was filled with food, friends, and family. Guests enjoyed Italian food and visited with the newlyweds. Below are some photos from the day (click on a photo to see a slide show). Congrats, you guys!

Catching Up - Senior and Model Photos

Mandy — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:20:06 +0000

Over the last few weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of shooting some really fun people. For both shoots, I got to use some unusual spots and we utilized some new areas around the Hurst/Euless/Bedford area.

The first is Chris - he just graduated high school and before the big graduation day, we went around and took some senior photos. He is such a sweetie and a joy to hang around with. I know that he has a bright future ahead.

A couple of weeks later, I shot Dorenda, an aspiring model. She looked fabulous and was so fun. I’ve known Dorenda for a while and I adore her style. Click on the photos below to see slideshows of Dorenda and Chris.

Natalie and Chris

Mandy — Sat, 10 May 2008 16:02:49 +0000

In late March, I had the pleasure of shooting Natalie and Chris’ wedding. Natalie didn’t let her fabulous peep toe heels get in the way of keeping the tradition of putting a penny in her shoe for good luck - while she was getting ready, pennies were taped to the inside of the shoe so that they wouldn’t slide out.

During the reception, Natalie and Chris showed a very touching slideshow of them growing up and then had pictures from throughout their relationship. They both love movies, so they had clips and scenes from movies spread throughout, which put a unique twist on it.

The night was filled with laughter and tons of dancing. It was nothing but smiles all evening and I had a blast being part of such a special event. Below are some selected images from the day (click HERE to see a slideshow):