Julie & Wesley – Aggieland Wedding

Julie & Wesley got married at the lovely Christ United Methodist Church in College Station, Texas. Julie actually met Wesley at that church in choir (she’s an alto, he’s a tenor…that’s right, altos are the BEST!). The new sanctuary there is just beautiful with a wonderful stained glass feature and tons of natural light. Definitely a great wedding and I enjoyed sharing the experience with them up close and personal! They are an amazing couple that truly loves and cherishes each other.

Love this one

Since the Bride and Groom met in choir I thought it would be fun to get some shots in the choir loft

Likely my overall favorite!

Yes, that is a queso fountain courtesy of the Bride’s brother who made it for her!

My absolute favorite!

Mr. & Mrs. D, thanks for letting me be a part of your big day! Congratulations and I hope Dallas is treating you well!

Julie & Wesley Wedding Teaser

Here is a shot from Julie & Wesley’s wedding down in College Station…just one to get y’all coming back for more!

DC Trip Days 3 & 4

Day 3 – I attempt, again, to visit the Constitution at the National Archives. Upon my arrival at 10am (opening time) the line was at least 2 hours long. No thanks, that document has lasted this long, I think I can come back another time when it ISN’T high tourist season, ugh. After that annoyance I decided to hit up my second home, George Washington University, to chill in the Marvin and cool off. Then it was off to my FIRST Potbelly’s. Yes, ladies and gents, to the Potbelly’s that started it all for me. It is located right by the EEOB (Einsenhower Executive Office Building) which is where much of the White House offices are located, including where my brother used to work back in the day.

Day 4 – I slept in, did some laundry, and just enjoyed resting up in a house that isn’t mine. Sorry, no pics, though I suppose I could have taken some of the house, but those are available on my brother’s blog if you’re that curious.

Here’s what I have from Day 3

National Archives viewed from the Navy Memorial

G-dub, my HOME!

Potbelly’s piggy…I prefer the Clear Lake one, it is cuter and has eyelashes.

That sign is true. First time I came I timed it. SO AWESOME!

Coming soon – possible Rascal Flatts concert pictures (from the lawn, don’t get too excited) and who knows what else!

DC Trip Days 1 & 2

Most of you don’t know that I have a second life. Yes, it’s true. I have my Texas life and then I have my DC life. I say that because due to my brother living there since 2000, I’ve been enough times to establish favorite spots to eat, hang out, and shop, friends to hang out with, and even a church on Sundays. These things make up my DC life. I am lucky enough to be living that life for an entire week AND I get to share a few of those days with my dear friend, Aindrea. This is the first time I’ve had a TX friend enter my DC world and it’s an adjustment but I’m loving it! Here are some shots from the first two days…enjoy!

Aindrea enjoyin’ the President’s Club at IAH

Aindrea’s fiance, Andrew, surprised her at the gate!

Farragut West metro station

At the National Air and Space Museum…

National Archives

More to come if I can manage to upload and edit again before heading back to Texas.

Julie’s Bridals

Now that Julie & Wesley are successfully hitched I can finally release her fabulous bridals to the world! We had a wonderful day in College Station at the George H. W. Bush Library and then on to historic downtown Bryan for some fun last minute shots. We even found time for some old fashioned ice cream sodas.

One of my favorites

Absolutely love this one

Classic beauty

Me gettin’ experiemental

The following is what happens when the photographer has a love of old fashioned ice cream sodas but is in the middle of a bridal session…they’re fun though, right?! Gotta love the BW & Sepia…

LOVE IT. Likely my overall favorite from the shoot

Thanks again, Julie. You are such a joy to work with. You make my job easy. Coming soon…teaser from Julie & Wesley’s wedding and then THE wedding post!

Mallory & Josh’s Engagements

Mallory was my very first fishy in band (yes, I was a band nerd and no, I did not play flute thankyouverymuch) when I was a sophomore. I have had the privilege of watching Mallory and Josh grow up and grow together since they started dating back in high school. It was a total blessing to be able to do their engagements and I think we had a pretty okay time! Mallory had some great spots picked out near Hermann Park that made for a wonderfully romantic and casual shoot. We ended the warm December afternoon at Amy’s Ice Cream, so what’s not to like?! Hope you enjoy and leave some lovin’ if you are so inclined.

Josh just loved these statues. . .

and Mallory just had to get some by the fountains.

I told Josh to think ‘The Fonz’ and Mallory to fawn over him. . .it’s workin’ for ‘em!

Bling, bling! Josh picked the ring out himself!

My personal favorite

My classically romantic clients

Here I go again with the shoes. . .don’t you love Mallory’s?!

Julie & Wesley’s Engagement Shoot

I’ve known Julie since my freshman year of high school. We’ve kept in contact over the years and I was thrilled when she asked me to take her engagement pictures. Truly an honor and plus, I got to know Wesley a bit better, too! We had a great time in downtown Houston near the Theater District and despite his early hesitation, I think I got Wesley to open up and really enjoy himself. Probably due to my infectious personality, or maybe it was all that smoochin’…hmmm, just sayin’. I loved working with them because they interact so beautifully together and Julie has an amazing smile! I had a blast, y’all and I’m looking forward to the wedding in July!

Love this shot at the coolest Starbucks ever

Absolutely love this one, Julie’s face says it all

Love this, too!

One of my favorites – I love magic hour!

A logo is born…

After many months of good intentions I have finally created a logo for b. taylor photography! Huzzah! I know you are all rejoicing with me. Here it is, so let me know what you think!

May I introduce to you, the act you’ve known for all these years. . .

Hello and welcome to the new blog & photoblog for Barbie Taylor and b. taylor photography! The goal is to post sneak peeks of my clients’ sessions and to muse about the random thoughts or discoveries of my life. Coming soon to a blog near you, some phenomenal posts with photos from the various shoots I’ve done over the past six months. From time to time you may find that I have some stray posts lurking on here and hopefully you’ll come to enjoy them. If not, chalk it up to a difference of opinion and know that it will have no bearing on my posting discretion. Comments are enabled and encouraged so bring ‘em on. The snarkier the better. . . I think. Thanks for stopping by and I hope to make a regular of you. Y’all come back now, y’hear?