Stacy + Joe | Engagements | Gruene Engagement Photographer

Stacy and I go way back. We have a crazy history and you wouldn't have thought that we would have ended up as such great friends, but that's exactly what happened. Partly because she makes it hard to not appreciate her self-deprecating sense of humor and also because I just love people who are who they are and make no apologies for it. She's a terrific mom, a wonderful daughter, sister, friend and is about to get married to an equally wonderful man, Joe.

They both have had their ups and downs in the past, but are moving forward and leaving all that mess behind them with two beautiful daughters to raise. I have a special place in my heart for people my age who become step parents. It's not the easiest of jobs, you never seem to quite know your place, but anyone in my book who takes that on, must surely love the person who they are marrying. Joe is a manly man (haha) who will take care of Stacy and her girls and I truly couldn't be happier that they stumbled upon one another.

There's no other place I would rather be on October 28th than to see these two get married. It's rare when you know it'll be forever and for them . . . it will be.

Congratulations to Stacy and Joe! 

Love,
kelley

kelley denby photography

Elizabeth + Ian | Engagements | Austin Engagement Photographer

Kris and I are fortunate enough to be surrounded by some pretty cool neighbors who we like a lot. Amongst our new found neighborhood friends, there's Elizabeth, Ian and their two dogs, Roxy and Hurley, who live two houses down from us. I was thrilled to hear the news of their engagement and was even more thrilled when Elizabeth reached out to me to ask if I would take their engagement pictures. Of course I was honored and said yes . . . pun intended. :)

Although we had to fight off mosquitoes and the blazing heat, Ian and Elizabeth remained great sports and managed to have a few laughs in between all the hugging, kissing and outfit changes. ;) Here are a few of my favorites from the shoot, I was lucky that they made it easy. Congratulations you guys!

xo,
kelley

Amanda + Dieter | Engagements | Dallas Engagement Photographer

My oldest sister, Amanda is marrying Dieter this October and I couldn't be happier for them. They're the type of couple who you just want to be around, because they're a ton of fun, hysterical, understanding, loving and EXTREMELY generous.

They took a chance on me last April in allowing me to take their engagement pictures and although these didn't turn out 100% to my liking, since I had just received my new Canon 50D a week prior - I thought I would share them regardless. Fortunately, they were happy with them and that's all that really matters in the end.

More to come of Amanda in her bridal pics this September.

Congratulations you two, I love you more than words.

Best wishes,
kelley denby photography