Cecilia + Carlos Rancho Genesis Engagement | Mission, Texas

Marisol Roten February 18, 2014

Bright and early on a sunny but chilly morning last month, I had the opportunity to finally meet Carlos, Cecilia's fiancé. After meeting Cecilia a year ago, I have been anxiously awaiting the day we'd photograph her engagement photos. The worth was well worth it! Cecilia chose a beautiful and peaceful ranch in Mission, Texas to serve as the backdrop for her session. Both Cecilia and Carlos are up to par on their wedding planning; Cecilia and her mom have been on a roll in checking things off in their to-do lists.

Cecilia is a firefighter and while not my first firefighter in a wedding couple, she is my first female firefighter. Way to go Cecilia! These two are so sweet together and I can't wait to see them all dressed to the nines on their wedding day. On a more aesthetic level, I am also anxious to see Cecilia's rustic dream wedding come to life.

Photographing them was so effortless and easy. I didn't have to provide much guidance and instead we enjoyed a chilly stroll through the premises. Besides from a mini-posse consisting of Cecilia's mom, friend, and myself, we were also graced with the personal tour from the resident ranch dog. So sweet.

Cecilia and Carlos, congratulations on your engagement! More importantly, best wishes as you enjoy the last few months of engagement bliss and enter the beautiful realm of married life. I look forward to the big day!

Happy Monday friends :)

Availability | Reserve your 2014 Wedding Date

Marisol Roten January 22, 2014

If you are recently engaged and are in the stages of planning your wedding, I hope that you consider me as your wedding photographer. I take on a limited number of weddings per year and the months of July and August are no longer available for booking. If you are ready to discuss your wedding photography needs, I encourage you to give me a call or send me an email so that we can talk about your upcoming date.

Congratulations on your engagement and happy wedding planning!

P.S. Don't forget to take advantage of the $200 off any wedding package special that ends February 14, 2014.

Vanessa + John Quinta Mazatlan Engagement | McAllen, Texas

Marisol Roten January 7, 2014

I began my venture into photography with the push of my sorority sisters. I knew, way back when, that joining a sorority would be beneficial, in some form or another. Back in the day, I swore to my parents that the investment would be worthwhile. I was sure that at least one of the admissions personnel at any of the law schools I applied to would eventually have to be a Delta Zeta Alumnae and would draw a star right next to my name. "She'll read through my essay and application and realize we are sisters…" Oh the silly things I would say to my parents.

Much to my delight, I rushed, joined and graduated as a Delta Zeta and made truly lasting friendships with women I call my sisters. While I chickened out on law school at the last moment, my sorority sisters did help my career. In fact, I can almost say they jumpstarted it for me.

Candace was the first to hire me as her wedding photographer after taking some pictures of her on the campus yard when she graduated. And many soon followed, and boy am I thankful.

I remember photographing Vanessa as she was getting ready to graduate with her Bachelor's. Through out her session, and definitely afterwards, she swore she was going to hire me someday for her wedding. No pressure on John, years later they became engaged.

And I was hired.

It was truly special for me to have Vanessa ask me to be her wedding photographer. Regardless, I prepared for my meeting with her and John and was ready to impress.

Photographing them for their engagement pictures was effortlessly easy. Vanessa chose the beautiful Quinta Mazatlan in McAllen and the day was absolutely a good one to be outdoors. John and Vanessa have dated for many years now and are planning a beautiful wedding to celebrate their marriage. I am so excited to share in that celebration.

Congratulations to you both!

I am so honored to be a Delta Zeta, sisterhood has always helped me. Thank you Vanessa and John!

Krystal + Mickey Old Hidalgo Pumphouse Engagement | Hidalgo, Texas

Marisol Roten December 13, 2013

I have one more wedding left in this 2013 season… Krystal and Mickey's December nuptials are fast approaching. I spent the majority of this past weekend photographing Krystal. We met on Saturday for her bridal session and then on Sunday for their engagement photos.

Krystal and I went to college together and both sorority sisters. I am so honored that she chose me to photograph her wedding. Not only did it mark one more for the books, but, most importantly, reminds me that my sisterhood has always supported my photography business since its inception.

Mickey and Krystal have dated for many years now and are ready to begin their next chapter as husband and wife. Congratulations to you both on your engagement and thank you for allowing me to capture your love on camera.

Get excited!!!