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May 10, 2012

Maren and Duane Wedding | Austin Wedding Photographer

 

 

Knotting Hill Photography shooting with my friend Jason Connel  from http://www.jasonconnel.com/

 

 

“Come as you are, Stay as long as you can. We are all family.” That
was the sign that Maren and Duane chose to hang just outside of their
reception hall because, for one day, it really was all about family.
Choosing to marry just before Duane started his tour in Afghanistan,
the loving couple celebrated their nuptials with cupcakes, food trucks
and an abundance of love.

A 100 percent Texan affair, the night kicked off with the exchange of
vows during a riverfront ceremony. Once Maren and Duane had officially
tied the knot, the purpose of the evening got much broader. In
addition to celebrating their love for each other, Maren and Duane
also celebrated the joining of their two families, the new bonds that
would be made as a result, those who contributed their time and effort
to the wedding and the people who will support them during Duane’s
upcoming tour.

Of course there was food the only way Austinites know how to do
food—out of a truck. The burgers and pies kept coming as did the
dancing.

The few remaining dry eyes in the house were quickly wetted during a
heartfelt rendition of “Proud to Be an American.” Holding each other
and surrounded by those who love them most, Maren and Duane began
their new life together in sync.

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May 8, 2012

How to Buy an Engagement Ring

How “NOT” to Buy an Engagement Ring

 

As a wedding photographer, I deal with couples getting married

everyday. You’d think that after 15 years in the business, I’d know a

thing or two about buying an engagement ring, but, well, you’d be

wrong.

 

Six years ago, I was in the market for an engagement ring for my

lovely fiance. I headed to Samuel Jewelers and picked out an amazing

two carat, clearer-than-clear ring. The price was a walloping $6,595,

but Samuel Jewelers agreed to “buy back” any of their stock if

something happens and you don’t need the ring. The catch, which they

neglected to tell me at the time, is that “buy back” doesn’t mean you

get your cash back. It means you get a store credit you can then put

towards a more expensive item. Not satisfied with the first thing you

bought? Samuel Jewelers will give you a second chance to buy something

even more expensive you may also not like.

 

I took the ring to Cedar Park Jewelry  http://www.cedarparkjewelry.com/ to get appraised.

Cedar Park Jewelry is a reputable place. That’s where I got the real low down on

the ring. The ring was appraised at a value more than 20 percent lower

than what I paid for it and it was given a color grade far lower than

what Samuel Jewelers had told me. With my chips down and money already

invested, there was no going back. I had already overpaid for a ring

worth far less than what I thought. Despite the fact that both gold

and diamonds have substantially risen in value over the past six

years, my purchase is still trying to get up to the price I paid.

 

Take heed—when you’re in the market for an engagement ring, don’t go

to a big box store or the mall. Research, research, research the store

you’re buying from and have your purchase appraised. That way, you

know what you’re buying and you won’t make the same mistake as me. At

least I’ll know better in the future.

 

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May 6, 2012

Mike & Rebecca Austin South Congress engagement session

 

 

 

Knotting Hill Photography, Austin engagement session

 

Mike and I were set up by his sister-in-law and my best friend.

A kickball team was created so we could meet. Michael thought I was beautiful even in shorts and a t-shirt, but he took forever to make a move.

We slowly got to know each other and realized that we had a lot in common.  Mike was everything I had been waiting for.

Mike coaches softball and I love to play soccer. We enjoy watching any type of sporting event.  We look forward to starting our lives together.

The big day is June 30, 2012 and we are super excited!!

 

 

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April 30, 2012

Reed’s boys | Austin Family Portrait Session

 

Austin Family Portrait Session

 

McLennan Boys

For us today, it’s the small things in life that matter most.

Not the big vacations or extravagant toys and possessions, but the simple act of playing together on the floor or running together in the park. All we need is each other and to be a part of one another’s lives. These are the values we hold dear and which facilitate the memories we’ll carry with us throughout our lives; these (real), close and personal times.

These images capture us in these very moments; natural and unfiltered, which is the very reason we chose to work with Knotting Hill Photography. We wanted to capture the real moments in our lives; just the way we are, in our favorite environment – A candid look at Team McLennan – outdoors, silly and full of laughter and love for one another

 

 

 

 

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April 26, 2012

Scotty & Elizabeth | Chateau Bellevue Austin Wedding

 

 

Knotting Hill Photography wedding at Chateau Bellevue

 

Friday, April 20th was like any other Texas day.
Dark gray clouds filled the sky in the morning. There was a torrential downpour in the early afternoon. And, by late afternoon the sky was blue, the sun was shining, and the beautiful afternoon gave way to a gorgeous evening. This was the day that Scotty and Elizabeth would wed.
Despite some anxiety during the downpour, both Elizabeth and Scotty were ready to be married. They’d already waited 8 years after all!  When their eyes locked from either end of the aisle, in the beautiful courtyard of Chateau Bellevue, there were nothing but smiles. Surrounded by the family and friends that mean the most to them, they promised to love each other always as man and wife.
After some very moving toasts that brought many to tears, Scotty and Elizabeth swayed to At Last by Etta James. This song has special meaning to them as they watched Etta perform several years ago in the intimate Austin City Limits music studio. The reception lasted until late into the night as the crowd rocked out with More Cowbell, otherwise known as the best band that could possibly play your wedding, ever. When the clock struck midnight the newly married couple was wisked away in a Just Married pedicab to Hotel San Jose. The evening could not have been more perfect. In one week Scotty and Elizabeth will be in Maui soaking up the sun, swimming with sea turtles, and hiking to waterfalls. Life is good.

 

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