Eloping. {Courthouse Weddings}

I love all of the details that go into photographing a wedding. Some brides plan lavish and extravagant affairs, some plan last minute family soirees, and some plan intimate courthouse weddings Regardless, they all plan some sort of wedding day and it is my job to photograph it.  

Since getting back to work after maternity leave, I have photographed a couple of elopements and have really grown fond of them. I love that these couples still care about recording such an important event in their lives. I love that they still plan details, however small and intimate they may be. Most of all, I love that I get to photograph them. Thus, it is my pleasure to announce that I am now officially offering a special collection for the Bride & Groom who chose to elope on their wedding day and still have amazing wedding photographs. 

Are you getting married? If you are having a beautiful, big wedding or a small, intimate elopement, I encourage you to give meet with me and see if we are a fit together as your photographer. The new "Chapel Collection" is designed for couples who wish to elope but still have wedding day photos. 

Congratulations on your engagement & happy wedding planning!

Kyle + Yva... Married! Mission, Texas

I've caught myself playing the role of friend, confidant, planner, dress carrier and many other things on every wedding day for my beloved brides. I wouldn't expect the Hilbery wedding to be any different: I found myself driving a bridesmaid's car to the church and unloading a beautiful, but heavy, vintage desk and arranged it 20 minutes before the ceremony. While most other brides become friends with me after the wedding, Yva became my friend before. 

She may seem familiar and you have probably caught a glimpse of her before here on the blog if you are a frequent reader. Yva is not only one of my 2013 brides, but she is my assistant, sorority sister, and best friend. She and I became friends after our initial consultation shortly after her engagement and with each month we grew closer. I lived vicariously through her wedding planning and knew so many of the details that went into her planning her dream wedding. Yva and I never knew each other before we met back in 2011 but once we met, our friendship ball kept on rolling. 

We are literally now inseparable. It's crazy!

Thus, it was my absolute pleasure to finally get to photograph a wedding I had on the books for two years and greatly anticipated. 

Yva and Kyle are two of the most genuine and real people I have met in my young adult life. Yva is sweet, caring, extremely funny and completely in love with the color mint. She is a self-proclaimed drama queen... all about movies and theater. The moment she met Kyle, she never imagined she'd marry him so many years later. Kyle is even funnier than Yva and has a great personality. He and Yva make such a great match and they completely balance each other out. 

Their wedding day was nothing short of amazing. Every detail that went into its planning made the celebration absolutely beautiful and I am so glad I was given the opportunity to photograph it. 

Kyle and Yva, thank you for allowing me to photograph your wedding day. I hope you cherish your wedding day images throughout the life of your marriage and pass them on to your children someday as your most cherished heirlooms. Congratulations to you both!

Yva, thank you. Thank you for not only hiring me as your photographer, but for becoming my friend. I love you! You're a Mrs. now!!!!

Cynthia + Juan Carlos... Engaged! Edinburg, Texas

The first wedding on the 2014 books for me so far is Cynthia and Juan Carlos. I met these two just a mere three weeks after my little baby girl was born. I was excited and while I considered myself on maternity leave from photography, I was still anxious and excited to meet newly engaged couples. Juan Carlos and Cynthia, along with Cynthia's sister, came along one Sunday afternoon to chat about wedding photography. 

Cynthia is a sweet, bubbly, and slightly timid young woman who is definitely head over heels in love with her fiance. Juan Carlos is quiet, subtle and very much in love as well with Cynthia. The two of them together smile often, speak softly and exude sheer romance. It was lovely getting to meet them and learn a little about their upcoming path to marriage back in January and this month presented perfect weather for their romantic engagement session. 

 

Photographing them both was so naturally easy that after the first few frames, I hardly had to give them any direction. I truly enjoyed the afternoon I spent with them. Cynthia and Juan Carlos, thank you for choosing me as your wedding photographer. I am so excited for your wedding! I look forward to learning more about you as the months progress and the big day arrives.

Happy Tuesday friends!

marisolizaguirre.com

Have you seen the new website? Along with the newly re-vamped blog, the website update was the very first project of updating and rebranding that I undertook a few weeks ago. While the project(s) were on my to do list and computer for two months, I finally spent the past few weeks really putting together the aesthetic concept of my new look.

After a very life-changing 2012 in my personal life, I wanted my photography brand to reflect how I feel in the inside. I have matured immensely over the past year and my personal life has blessed me in so many ways that it was time to "grow" up a little. I am a wife and mother now. I wanted my look to feel a little more "grown up" and "feminine" which is the way I feel.

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So what are you waiting for? Head over to the newly re-designed website and share with your family and friends. Thank you!

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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to my family, friends, and amazing clients!!! I hope you are enjoying the holiday season and spending every minute of it with your most beloved ones! Marisol Izaguirre Photography wishes you and your loved ones a beautiful and Merry Christmas!!!

Looking forward to closing out the year! Stay tuned for some year-end juicy blog posts!!! Lot's to tell :)

Crystal + Mike... Married! Los Fresnos, Texas

I am officially done with this year's short wedding season on my books, wohoo!!! I am ready to go on holiday for the next few weeks until the end of the year and very much looking forward to next year's wedding season. As I have previously mentioned before, I did a lot of second shooting throughout the state this year and have, as a result, met many new photographer friends who are amazing at wedding photography. I am delighted to have met and worked with them and so honored to have added them in my group of friends. 

A couple of weeks ago, I joined a new friend, Roland from Vida Dulce Studio, to photograph a lovely wedding at the Inn at Chachalaca Bend in Los Fresnos, Texas. The inn is one of my favorite places to photograph at, especially weddings, because it is so beautiful, calm and peaceful. Mike and Crystal chose a great location for their wedding and the day itself was perfect. 

While I had not previously met the bride and groom until I arrived that day, they were easy to get along with and I quickly got to know a little about them. The best part, photographing alongside Roland made the day go by quickly and very much enjoyable. It was nice to photograph with a specific purpose of capturing certain shots while he focused on being the primary shooter. 

A highlight of the day, for me, was definitely the food! Ha.... The grilled chicken was really good and I almost wish I could have had seconds... yumm!!!

Congratulations to the the happy couple.. Crystal and Mike!!!

Roland, thank you for having me join you at their wedding. The day was absolutely gorgeous and I truly enjoyed getting to know you over the course of the wedding. Most importantly, thank you for trusting in me as your second shooter.  I had a great time!!

Have a lovely Sunday Friends!