Donna Texas Photographer — JOURNAL

I grew up most of my life in the small town of Donna, Texas. It's a small border town in the tip of Texas and while it often makes the local news for not so great things, I enjoy visiting back when I see my parents. I also like when the city of Donna has something new and great to offer. In this case, Hummingbird Springs is a new event venue that has opened its doors in my very own hometown. Hummingbird Springs is a quaint location to host your outdoor wedding and/or shower located in Donna, Texas. They held a grand opening celebration a two weeks ago and I made it in time to see the venue and meet the owners. It was fun and I look forward to seeing and hopefully photographing some wonderful weddings at this location.

Thank you Dee, of A State of Mind Wedding Planning, for inviting me and best of luck Hummingbird Springs!

Cynthia and her sister Alejandra met with me in the early part of 2013 to discuss her summer 2014 wedding. After an early morning conversation, Cynthia and Juan Carlos decided to hire me for their wedding. I was so excited to have earned their trust and business and anxiously awaited their engagement session, Cynthia's bridal session, and wedding day. While it was not the earliest someone had hired me for their wedding date, (someone once hired me two years in advance!!) it did feel like the Ruiz's wedding date would take a while to arrive. We scheduled their engagement session in the early summer of 2013 and Cynthia's bridal's for the spring right before the wedding. It was so difficult having to wait about three months before sharing her bridals!

Juan Carlos and Cynthia are so genuinely in love with each other. While they seem timid at first, once you gain their trust you meet two incredibly sweet human beings. Both educators, they each worked with me diligently during their sessions, anytime I had questions getting to know them, and on their wedding day. I am so excited they have wed this past summer and I am sure they will be blessed with a healthy, beautiful, and loving marriage.