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We are proud to announce that Solaris has been rated by local brides and voted The Knot Best of Weddings 2008 Pick. Please pick up a copy of The Knot Best of Weddings 2008 magazine and check out our listing.
In fact we are one of only seven Houston photographers selected for this recent accolade.
Real brides know best. Straight from the source, The Knot Best of Weddings is an insider’s guide to the top-rated wedding professionals across the country, including bridal salons, reception sites, cake bakers, and photographers. With 360 pages worth of gorgeous photos, unique ideas, and advice from real brides, The Knot Best of Weddings is the ultimate planning resource for the bride-to-be who expects nothing less than the best for her wedding day. Published by The Knot Inc.
"he's truly an incredible artist!" raves one bride. "He manages to turn the most ordinary image into something special," notes another impressed Knottie. "If you want something unique and incredible, he's worth every penny spent!
Normally, there is one glitch at every wedding. At Jessica and Derek’s wedding the glitch happened just before I arrived. One of her ear rings had fallen down the drain!
The Coordinator with Envogue Events rushed to find the manager to The Chateau Polonez. Moments later a member from the staff arrived with a wench and saved the day.
The rest of the evening was beautiful and was as smooth as one could want.
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It was my first time photographing at Beth Yeshurun. That tends to make clients a bit nervous when I have never photographed at their location before. Logically though there is/was a first time for every place I have ever shot in. My professionalism and skill never decreases though.
Judi and Roger’s ceremony was perfect and went without a single glitch. Their reception was held at the Houston’s historic Rice Hotel in The Crystal Ballroom. Just breathtaking.
Enjoy.
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Katy and Joshua found me here and were without a doubt some of my favorite clients to date. They were so kind and so generous. And their wedding was out of this world! I don’t fully understand what Joshua does for a living, but I do understand that it involves professional stage lighting.
At their wedding they had a crew of workers install lighting everywhere. And I mean everywhere! In every tree, under every bridge, and even in the middle of the lake. The West Lake Club will never look that amazing again.
It was beautiful. I do have to admit that it really challenged me when creating my images. Without my years of experience in photography, I don't think that I could have pulled this one off as well as I did.
If you would like to see them, here is Katy's Bridal Session and their Engagement Session as well.
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From her Bridal Portrait to her reception. Elegance. In a word, that is really the best way to describe here choice of facilities as well. The Corinthian is by far one, if not the finest location in Houston to have your wedding.
View Her Bridal Portraits Here.
Enjoy.
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Carrie found me on The Knot just about a year before her wedding. They chose The Resurrection Lutheran Church in Spring as their ceremony location, and their reception was held at Shirley Acres. I can say one thing for Carrie though. She sure did have great color coordination during her event.
Enjoy.
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Laura and Will’s wedding was a beautiful event, and as you can see from their album, Laura has enough charisma for both of them!
Their services was held at Memorial Dr. Baptist Church in Piney Point, and the reception hall was the famous Houston Country Club. Jacket required.
Enjoy.
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Christina and Coby were married late last year. I have been going back and forth on the design of their album for some time, and I have finally come up with the perfect design. In fact, it is due back from my binder early next week.
The flow of the images will show you Cristina and her Bride’s Maids getting ready at home, to The New Hope Lutheran Church, to The Sweet Water Country Club. A great reception location.
Christina and Coby’s album will be hand made with the finest leather. They care as much about hand binding their books as I do about creating images. If you ask me, they are one of the best book binders on the planet.
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Let me share a wedding album with you today. This was the first time I had ever photographed at The Vineyards of Waverly Manor before. Mary Elliot owns the facility and she has really done a fine job with the location.
April and Patrick were fantastic and easy going clients. Their outdoor wedding took place right at sunset which made for some great images. The bagpipe processional made for some interesting images as well.
Enjoy.
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Ali and Allen were married earlier this year on an absolutely beautiful day at one of Houston's great Wedding Venues, Butler’s Courtyard . One of those days where you just know it is the nicest day of the year.
The team at Butler’s is absolutely fabulous. It’s like having a group of wedding coordinators at your wedding.
Thought I would start off by displaying some of the Engagement Session taken in the studio.
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Laura and Jason were married at one of Houston’s finest landmarks, The Rothko Chapel. They were a very nice couple, and a pleasure to work with. And while I was hired to photograph their wedding, no photography is allowed at all inside the chapel. So, I documented people before and after the weeding, just outside of the chapel.
Their reception was held at The Magnolia Hotel in Downtown Houston.
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From day one Katy and Joshua have been fantastic clients. We all clicked, and because of that the process was an absolute joy for everyone involved. Earlier this year we scheduled their Engagement Session at The Wortham Theater.
Just before their wedding, Katy had me create a bridal portrait for her in the studio, which can be seen below. And just recently, they had their wedding at The West Lake Club.
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Check out the reception at Maggianos!
In case you missed it, here is a link to Barbara’s bridal portraits.
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I had a great time Sunday at their wedding. Their wedding was held at The Courtyard on St James Place, and went off without a hitch. Hope was dropped off in a horse and carriage. Trumpets were sounding.
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The reception was held at The Sweet Water Country Club
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As an additional bonus Waddah’s mother and sister were able to fly in from Egypt at the very last minute to attend.
Their ceremony and reception were held at Café Artista in Downtown Houston. However, Mariam was getting ready at The Hilton Americas. In the lobby hangs a chandelier from one of my favorite artists, Chihuly.
Chihuly Video.
Thank you both Mariam and Waddah for your business. I will have your images online this week!
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It was a hot and humid one in Houston... but it didn't stop my couple from having a fantastic time! Here are a few of my favorite images so far.
Church: Holy Rosary 3600 Milm Houston, Tx
Reception: The Houston Club
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Truthfully we are running about a month behind right now and we are looking to get caught up next week.
So. Get ready for a few days of posts containing our newest album designs!
Today I am going to share the Buddhist wedding we shot earlier this year.
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