Lissa Anglin Photography • Blog • Wedding and Senior Photographer

josh + ashley • engagement • lubbock, tx

2012-05-24T22:15:51Z

When Ashley contacted me about her engagement session- she had one must-have- shooting at Jones Stadium! In fact, she'd already contacted TTU, made reservations, and gotten custom printed jerseys for herself and her fiance. Pretty impressive. We shot on one HOT day here in Lubbock and even included their Maltese, Ernie, and English Bulldog, Spanky (who were both very well-behaved, I might add). Here are my favorites!

ben + shelby • wedding • panhandle, tx

2012-05-23T18:07:01Z

Get ready all your Pintrest-ers! You are going to love this wedding. These guys totally outdid themselves with special handmade details that spoke to their personalities and style- and of course, I loved photographing it. Beyond all that, though- I was totally blessed by Ben, Shelby, and their families. They are God-loving, fun, graceful people and I felt so honored to be a part of their day. After it was all said and done, I was saying goodbye to Ben's parents (whom I've known for a long time), and his Dad said in the most genuine way, "Thank you for all you've done for our family". I felt so thankful to be working with people who really grasped my vision for this little business of mine- to capture the most important parts of people's lives- the relationships, the places and things, and the beauty in it all. Here are just a few (haha) of my many favorites from Ben + Shelby's wedding.

Ceremony: Square House Museum Conway Community Chapel, Panhandle, TX

Reception: Carson County Veteran's Memorial

Wedding Gown: Oleg Cassini

Groom/Groomsmen: Louis Raphael, Groom's vest sewn by his mother

Bridesmaids: David's Bridal

Florist: Marcie Williams

Catering: The Bohemian Kitchen (THE BEST wedding food I've ever had- EVER! If you are in the Amarillo area, check them out!)

Hair/Makeup: Trisha Barbosa

How cute are these puffed heart boutonneirs?

Ben + Shelby's first look was quite a special one. I could tell the importance of what was about to happen was really hitting Ben. When Shelby entered, all tension was replaced with excitement! Here's a note they wrote about the first look to parents of the bride + groom who may not be all that excited about a first look- I thought it was helpful:

Parents: It allows the pictures to be taken before the wedding while everyone is looking fresh and all pics can be scheduled so no one has to sit and wait and the couple can head to the reception and not keep guests waiting. The couple also can keep the moment special and private and really savor it not have it while so many are looking on and they can't talk to each other. It also allows them to be emotional in private so they can enjoy the ceremony more.

Ben's grandfather was a photographer in the 1950's through the 1980's and he always encouraged doing this and felt like he got better pictures of the couple and their reactions doing it before the ceremony.

Ben's Dad officiated the ceremony and so it was extra special. There was not a dry eye in the room, including Madi (I shot her senior pictures in August).

The details were amazing- hundreds of handmade paper flowers covered the tables along with colorful florals in vintage tins.

They had these mason jars sandblasted with 6 different custom designs- they were so cool!

Congrats you two! Thanks so much for letting me capture your special day!

aaron + melissa • wedding • lubbock, tx

2012-05-16T21:05:04Z

I'd been looking forward to this wedding ever since I shot Aaron + Melissa's Engagement Session a while back. These two are totally genuine and thoughful- it was clear that they were truly excited to be married. I will never forget the emotion in Aaron's expression as he watched Melissa walk down the aisle and witnessing Melissa's positive attitude and contentment in being exactly where she wanted to be that day. They had planned their wedding with lots of personal touches and I loved getting to be a part of it! Here are my favorites from their big day!

Wedding Gown: Sottero and Midgley

Groom/Groomsmen's Suits: Pronto Umo

Florist: Floral Affairs

Cake: United Market Street

Catering: Top Tier

Venue: Merket Alumni Center @ TTU

DJ/Video: Express Unlimited

Hair: Jessica Chacon-Hernandez

Coordinator: Tammy, A Night To Remember

Since it was Cinco de Mayo, they hired a Mariachi band, and it was a total hit. I think they were playing "La Bamba" for the couple here.

audrey kate • newborn • lewisville, tx

2012-05-10T21:00:47Z

Audrey Kate may be one of the sweetest newborns I've ever photographed. She remained perfectly content for such a long time, and it was so wonderful to me to get to see her parents (my friends, Matt and Courtney) taking such sweet care of her. I traveled to Dallas to get to see her during her first couple weeks of life- and this little girl is such an angel! Thanks, Matt and Courtney for letting me come down to capture your perfect gift from God!

tom + samantha • wedding • antique rose emporium

2012-05-10T03:35:00Z

I've got a beautiful garden wedding to share with you today! Tom + Sam's wedding was at the Antique Rose Emporium near Brenham, Texas. This place is such a gem- it is actually a nursery where you can go to buy antique roses and other beautiful flowers, but it is also the perfect setup for a gorgeous outdoor wedding.

Sam contacted me a while ago about photography, and I was so excited to hear about her plans. She and Tom are Texas A&M grads, and have such a great group of friends and family. Paired with a beautiful location and a great group of vendors- it was perfect. Shout out to Claire from A Moment In Time! She did a fabulous job making sure everything happened flawlessly and on time. Here are some of my favorite images of their day.

Venue: Antique Rose Emporium

Wedding Gown: Alfred Angelo

Groom + Groomsmen: Al's Formal Wear

Florist: Unforgettable Floral

Cake: Cakes by Blondie

Caterer: D'Vine Cuisine- Billie and Kantessa Castillo

DJ: Zach Castillo

Hair + Makeup: Katie of Thyme Day Salon & Spa

Coordinator: Claire Garcia, A Moment In Time

Tom's family is from New Orleans, so a fleur de lis cake was perfect.

tyler + sarah • engagement • denton, tx

2012-05-08T21:16:29Z

I was so excited to meet up with Tyler and Sarah in one of the coolest cities in Texas- Denton! I love this place for it's weird/artsy vibe- so many places to discover there. Denton is where Tyler and Sarah met and fell in love, so it was extra special to get to walk around downtown with them and visit some of their date and study spots. I wish I'd had more time to explore- they were excellent your guides during our session!

We were finishing up at Sarah's house and someone said, "Oh yeah...we do have a two seater bicycle in the garage...." ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!? Let's bust that thing out!

kelsea • floydada high school senior

2012-05-07T15:48:20Z

Kelsea is a refreshing spirit. She has a great attitude, a fun sense of style and a great passion for life. I'm excited to see where these next few years take her, and don't doubt that she'll meet any goal she sets. Thanks so much, Kelsea, for letting me shoot your senior photos- I loved every minute of our crazy session!

Kelsea mentioned balloons in the Senior Questionnaire I send out before each session- so I suprised her with some- and the colors fit perfectly! It was meant to be!

samantha • bridal • fort worth, tx

2012-05-03T15:17:20Z

I had so much fun with Samantha shooting her bridals in Fort Worth a few months ago. This gorgeous lady got married just a couple of weeks ago and so now I'm free to share her bridals with you! Sam is simply stunnning in her dress- and I loved getting to chase the light with her in this session. Here are a few of my favorites.

Don't you think she looks a bit like Jennifer Aniston?

Wedding post coming soon!

joni + richard • engagement • lubbock, tx

2012-05-02T17:46:42Z

I am so, so excited to get to shoot the wedding if this fun couple. When I first met Richard and Joni, Richard was not shy about his reservations with photographers- like many people, he'd had more than one awkward experience with a photographer, and couldn't justify the cost considering all the other expenses that come with a wedding. Joni, on the other hand, had done her research and decided that photography was a priority for her- can you imagine the pressure I was feeling heading into this shoot?!?

Well, it was so much fun. I think I was able to convince Richard that getting his photo taken should be FUN, and that it was all worth it to invest in their photography. I even got an email from Joni a few days after the shoot that said:

Hi Lissa,

Just wanted to thank you again for well...just being so great and making our photo session so relaxed and FUN! I couldn't stop smiling for almost a half an hour afterward...hope my pictures aren't too "cheesey". I hate to say that i think i'm "that girl" who just can't wait till you blog...anxious. Thanks for a memorable photo shoot...I think Richard finally warmed up to the idea of a wedding photographer (thanks to you). He also won't stop saying "holla" (also thanks to you)!!

JONI

Yes, I have a habit of yelling, "Holler!" - say it in a white girl with a Texas accent kind of way- when I really like a shot I'm getting...I know, I'm a dork...

Well, Joni- here is your blog post! And you look absolutely gorgeous! Enjoy!

moving sale! (moving my office, that is...)

2012-04-20T02:39:05Z

I'm about to move my home office to our new store, and these are the items that I've been meaning to sell forever! Thought I'd offer them here before I put them on eBay next week. Please email me (lissa.anglin@me.com) if you are interested!

24" iMac (Purchased 2008) 3.06 gHz, 2GB RAM, 500 GB HD Needs a new logic board. Comes with power cord- no keyboard or mouse. $300

2 SB-900 Nikon Flashes $375 each

These are in perfect condition- one has velcro on the back for use with a Pocket Wizard. Each come with original box and all accessories.

Quantum Turbo 2x2 Battery Pack $150

I bought this used several years ago along with another unit and have never used it. Comes with charger and cord for a Nikon flash.

Lexar Firewire CF Card Reader $35

Nikkor 14mm 2.8 Lens $950

This lens is amazing on full frame cameras. I used it for all of my wide shots before I upgraded to the 14-24mm. HERE is a great review of it.

Comes with original box and caps.

Quantum Turbo Compact Battery Pack $150

This little pack is well-loved but in great working condition! Comes with the charger and a cord for a Nikon flash. This cord is the shorter version, making it less bulky around the camera, since the battery pack mounts on the bottom.

Paul C. Buff Medium Octabox $100

Comes with bag. More Info

Velbon Tripod $15

The Morris C. Portable Softbox $45

This is great for travel because of the small size, and it mounts onto a speedlght. There is a small tear in one corner, easily fixed with some duct tape. :)

Lexmark Printer Ink (Cyan 100, Cyan 150, and Yellow 150) $25 for all

Canon Printer Ink (CLI-8- 2 Cyan, 2 Black, 1 Magenta) $40 for all