It’s so hard to believe that in just a couple of days it will be 2012. This year has gone by in a whirlwind of weddings, engagements and lifestyle sessions with some of the best clients anyone could hope for. 2011 even took me to Hawaii for my first destination wedding! I wanted to share some of my favorite images from the past year (by no means all of them – there could really be another post but one must learn the art of the edit!) so here you go…I hope you enjoy them. To my clients, friends and family who have given me so much support and many things to be thankful for…I thank, you. Happy New Year!!

It’s so hot in Texas right now that it’s been unbearable! We’ve had something like 51 straight days of 100+ degree weather. With the summer wedding season lull, I’ve stayed indoors in the AC catching up on a ton of work including this amazing portrait session from Hawaii. Prior to Samantha + Daniel’s wedding day we managed to dodge the rainy weather for a pre-wedding portrait session. We had so much fun – well except for getting up at 6 am – but the early wake up time was well worth the images captured! Here are a few of my favorites from the morning shoot. We hit Poipu Beach for these shots. Hawaii is so beautiful and despite the rain the weather was so mild. What I wouldn’t give to be sitting on the beach right now! We also found some remote areas in the country near the town of Poipu that I’ll post in the next day or two so be sure to check back in for more!

Before you view the following photos, make sure you’ve checked out Pt. 1 of the intimate Kauai wedding on Poipu Beach. Here is Pt. 2 of Samantha + Daniel’s destination wedding in Kauai. The reception was held at Plantation Gardens on the Kiahuna Plantation property. The food was delicious! Congratulations to Sam + Daniel!!