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July 29, 2009 // personal / weddings

This post is gonna be a big one. I know it's been a long time since I've posted so I'm gonna share with you several things. First of all, I'd like to introduce to you my daughter! My beautiful baby, Madeline, was born on July 19. She is, by far, the greatest thing that's ever happened in my life and I thank God everyday for such a precious blessing. Of course I already have hundreds of pictures of her and it hasn't even been two weeks since she was born! In her pictorial debut on my blog, here's my sweetheart!

Next I'd like to thank everyone that stopped by my booth at the Bridal Extravaganza. I couldn't be there to meet everyone and answer any extra questions. I just wanted to post a reminder that you have until August 15th to take advantage of my specials that I offer only for the show.

The Bridal Show Package|$2000

6 hours of event coverage

2 photographers

Online galleries

Enhanced print-ready images on disc

1 portrait session (includes 2 11x14 prints)

1 8x10 black leather album with 20 sides (30-50 images)

2 5x7 black leather parent albums

-OR-

Book any wedding collection and select any 2 of

these complimentary options:(*cannot be used with Bridal

Show Package)

-boudoir mini-session (add hair and airbrush makeup for $85)

-8x10 custom guestbook (offered in multiple cover options and

colors)

-11x14 print upgrade to 11x14 canvas gallery wrap

And finally....Meredith and Bryan! These two had a really fun and beautiful wedding at the Alden Hotel in downtown Houston. It was really hard to narrow down favorites for the blog, because the whole wedding was just awesome. I really loved working with Meredith and Bryan and after their wedding was over I said to myself, I'm gonna miss them. They must have read my mind because when they got back from their honeymoon in London and Paris, they emailed me with some pictures they took! It made my day :) Then about a week ago, Bryan emailed me to let me know that he and Meredith would be featured on Channel 11 KHOU. KHOU has a "Saving Cents" feature and they were interviewed for "Trimming Wedding Costs." I highly recommend everyone watch this video. Meredith and Bryan did a lot of smart things to create their dream wedding on a reasonable budget. CLICK HERE FOR THE VIDEO

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Julie:

She is ABSOLUTELY adorable!! And WOW does she look like Edmond in the bottom left picture - crazy! Can't wait to meet her! :)

(07.29.09 @ 09:16 PM)

Mely:

Madeline is so adorable! Congratulations to you both!

What an amazing wedding, and thanks for the video link. Clicking now....

(07.30.09 @ 06:00 PM)

Meredith Drake:

Margaret she is absolutely beautiful!!! I've been checking the blog for a pic of her, CONGRATULATIONS!! You are a truly gifted photographer. Our wedding as so perfect and you were such a wonderful person to have with us in the day. The pictures are beautiful... for any of you brides out there trying to pick a photographer you search should stop here!! You will not regret your decision!

(07.31.09 @ 01:18 PM)

Nancy:

Wow she is so cute, congratulations to both of you. :-)

(08.07.09 @ 06:38 PM)

Alyssa:

She is gorgeous! Oh and so many pictures. So exciting =) Shopping for baby girls is so fun!!!

(08.25.09 @ 12:17 PM)

Anonymous:

Wow. meredith really looks like her mom in those pictures.

(01.07.10 @ 11:32 AM)

Anonymous:

I like the rotating pictures at the top of the page... Nice photos, cute couples. The ones of meredith and bryan look too posed for my taste. But the ones at the top look cute, you can really see the feelings and chemistry between the couples.

(01.08.10 @ 06:30 PM)

Meredith Drake:

Who knows that I look like my mom? Weird....

(02.12.10 @ 08:27 AM)

Anonymous:

Bryan looks like Andrew.

(05.02.10 @ 03:07 PM)

Anonymous:

Meredith- didn't know u couldn't read until first grade. Thought ur parents might have taught u since ur mom worked for the school.

(05.02.10 @ 03:24 PM)

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Beth + Matt = simple and sweet :)

July 14, 2009 // weddings

Beth and Matt's wedding was a total reflection of them as a couple, simple and sweet :) It was an afternoon just the way they wanted it - good friends, great family, and unforgettable times. I think my favorite part of the day is when Matt and all of his friends reenacted the scene from Top Gun where they sang "You've Lost that Loving Feeling." Trust me, there was no love lost on this day. Anyone present felt the love in that room as everyone sang, laughed, and wished Matt and Beth all the happiness in the world. Enjoy!

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i like to steal wedding rings :)

July 2, 2009 // weddings

One thing that I do at every wedding is take my couple's wedding rings from them while they're eating. I always ask first and so far no one has said no to me. Not only do they trust me to capture their day, but they also trust me with their bling! I use the time to take pictures of their wedding rings with whatever cool details I find during their reception. From personalized menus, to monogrammed stickers, to beautiful blooms in their centerpieces, to cool architecture. Tonight I was playing with a new toy for my camera to make my detail shots even better! I used my own engagement ring as my subject and some stuff in my living room. What do you think? I think they turned out kinda pretty and I can't wait to steal more wedding rings to achieve these shots! Enjoy!

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Lisa:

those are so cool. you are totally allowed to steal my rings :D

(07.13.09 @ 09:08 AM)

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Totally random post about eggs

July 1, 2009 // random

Okay I know this is soooo not wedding related, but I just have to know if anyone has seen eggs like this. Everyone in my family act like this is a normal thing. They say they've seen this before. My husband was cooking some eggs one morning and there were 2 yolks in the egg. It totally wierded me out. And yes, those are foil covered pans under the burners. Call me a fob, but I hate having to clean all the food that falls on the stove and I found these foil covers at the local Asian market that fit perfectly! Lol! So...have you seen eggs like this before?

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meredith Drake:

No, this is unique! I have never seen two yolks like that before! I friend of mine did though and she thought it was really weird too, she took a pic and sent it to me!

(07.02.09 @ 11:01 AM)

liana ngo:

my mom says if u find two yolks in a egg it means ur having twins i dunno maybe its a viet/chinese thing but thats what she says. btw my mom uses foil too!

(07.03.09 @ 01:03 PM)

Alyssa:

My dad finds them often. He says it's good luck =)

(08.25.09 @ 12:16 PM)

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Lisa + Ben = Very Cool

June 27, 2009 // engagements

Wanna know why I think Lisa and Ben are so cool? Not only did they show up to their engagement session all decked out looking super sharp, but they're Astros fans too! For those of you who don't know it, you can schedule engagement sessions inside Minute Maid Park. Although they weren't able to book a session there that day (it was Memorial Day and the park wasn't taking reservations), we made the best of it and had fun outside the park.

If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, you know that I tend to update my status with things like, "It's hot today" or "Houston heat...." Well the day I shot Lisa and Ben's engagement session was no exception. It was hot, but they were very cool about everything and stuck with me as we ventured around Discovery Green and Minute Maid Park. I think they'd agree that it was so worth it. Their images turned out so cute. Ben makes Lisa laugh all the time, and when they look at each other you can see it...the magic between a couple that just radiates when they're in love. Their wedding this fall is gonna be a blast, I just know it! Enjoy :)

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Lisa:

We love them all! So does EVERYONE ELSE :) Thank you so much!

(06.28.09 @ 10:41 AM)

Momma Llano/Bride's mom:

I love all of the pictures. You do beautiful work. Thank you for capturing the love and excitement Lisa and Ben share. I will treasure these pictures always.

(06.29.09 @ 11:08 PM)

Chic Soiree:

I just love Lisa as a client. She's just as gorgeous on the inside as these photos suggest on the outside. Margret, You know how I feel about you so ditto on what I said about Lisa to you as well! :) :) Fantastic job!

(07.06.09 @ 08:33 PM)

Beau Brotherton:

Wow!! I love this opening shot with the amazing background!!! Where exactly is that?? So awesome!

(07.10.09 @ 12:08 AM)

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