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Josh + Stephanie | Engagement Photographer

KLeverenz — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 06:13:27 +0000

Vaughan + Ashley | Fort Worth Wedding Photographer

KLeverenz — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:09:53 +0000

Vaughan and Ashley’s engagement session was shot at The Orchard in Azle, Texas. The Orchard was full of trees and fall colors which was so refreshing since I was coming from Corpus, the land of no trees and no fall… I can’t wait to see what it looks like in May for their wedding! I think I might have to have Ashley style all of my future shoots, she did such a great job with this one! From location to outfits, I am so in love with this session from beginning to end. It really takes three things to have great photos (excluding the photographer): Location, Wardrobe & Great Lighting, this session had 100% for all three of those things. When you add a gorgeous couple in the mix, it just gets better and better.

Love… This would make for an excellent canvas wrap if I do say so myself.

Ashley asked me before the shoot if it would be ok if they brought a more “dressed up” outfit. Of course I said yes. It’s rare that I get a Bride to be that is willing to walk around in a field with heels on.

I absolutely love all of the images from this shoot, but I think this last series is my favorite. I love comfy cozy shots that make you feel warm and fuzzy inside. Vaughan and Ashley love to camp together and I was so excited when she was willing to incorporate a little camp-style into their photoshoot!

This quilt is a family heirloom from Vaughan’s side of the family. I love vintage family quilts.

Ashley and Vaughan thank you so much for such a fun shoot! I can’t wait for your wedding in May!

Fort Worth Wedding Photographer | Ryan + Ashlea Married

KLeverenz — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 02:02:05 +0000

I am so excited to blog about Ryan and Ashlea’s wedding at the Victory Arts Center in Fort Worth. I have treasured editing all of their images, as this is my last wedding for a while… I really do count myself blessed to have ended 2011 with this wedding. Though I have only been around Ryan and Ashlea for a brief time, I can tell that they are two extremely fun and joyous people. You know, the kind of people that you enjoy hanging around because they put you in a better mood by just being in the room. Some people have the gift for sharing happiness and these two definitely have this gift.

Ashlea’s smile is contagious and Ryan just ADORES her. I basically didn’t have to work at all, I just observed their love and they did the rest.

Did I pose this below? Well…no, I didn’t. See, told you I had it easy.

Their ceremony was also extremely special to me. In all of the weddings I have photographed in the past few years I had yet to photograph a wedding that used any of the songs Dan and I had used in our wedding. Ashlea and Ryan chose “In Christ Alone” to sing during worship which is one of the songs we sang during worship at our wedding. It’s such a powerful song for me, but added to the memory of my wedding it flung me into reflecting on how blessed life has been and continues to be. This post about Ashlea and Ryan is turning into a personal post about myself pretty quickly…pardon me, back to the stars of the show.

A HUGE thank you to Rachel for second shooting with me. Shooting at 34 weeks pregnant was difficult and I’m not sure I could have done it without her support and skills to back me up. She took this lovely shot below.

I almost always have a second shooter with me for many, many reasons. One of the main reasons is it allows multiple angle shots in a quick amount of time (which is key during a wedding!). Here is an example:

My shot:

Rachel’s Shot:

Here is a short slideshow of a few more of my favorites from their lovely wedding. Ryan and Ashlea I wish you so much joy and happiness in your marriage. It is such a blessing to walk out life with your best friend. I’m so happy for you and was truly blessed to be a part of your wedding.

Vera + Ben Married | Fort Worth Botanical Garden Wedding Photographer

KLeverenz — Fri, 27 May 2011 18:06:40 +0000

Remember Vera & Ben from their downtown Fort Worth engagement session? I had the pleasure of photographing them yet again as they were married this past weekend at the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens.

Vera is so expressive and her smile is contagious.

A sweet shot from Rachel’s view.

Congratulations! May you have a lifetime of smiles!

Fort Worth Engagement Photographer | Peter + Vicki Engaged

KLeverenz — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:19:53 +0000

Vicki and Peter…How do I even start this blog post?? Vicki and I have known each other for a while now. We go to the same church and I still remember her as being one of the most welcoming people when Dan and I first started attending. She is spunky, energetic, creative and has such a love for people that it’s hard to be around her for more than thirty seconds without smiling. I have not known Peter nearly as long, however, from what I know of him and our brief times together–I know that they are going to have a BLAST being married. They are both active in the arts. Vicki is a dancer and creative in so many amazing ways, her hand-writing alone could be an art form. Peter is a also a performer, check out his website Spoken Groove. He also is a business wiz, I really enjoyed picking his brain during our session. You can check his amazing business building skills here. Since they are both performers, we decided to incorporate the stage. Luckily, I have a cousin in show business!

These shots were taken at LifeStage Theatre in Grapevine, TX.

Vicki and Peter really made my job EASY. They were so cuddly and comfortable, I felt like I just had to observe.

Blue Eyes. Stunning.

Love. I am so happy for you guys, thank you so much for hanging with me for a fun filled session! I can’t wait to ATTEND and CELEBRATE your wedding with you! That’s right, I will be a guest at Peter and Vicki’s wedding and you better believe that dance floor has a few things coming. The last wedding that I attended as a guest was my brother-in-laws wedding almost a year ago. Oh joy!!!

Oh…I almost forgot to mention that we took a mid-session break at BreadHaus Bakery in Grapevine, it was SO yummy! They use organic flowers and their pretzels will melt in your mouth. You should definitely check them out.

Kathleen + Leonard, The Wedding Post

KLeverenz — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:03:16 +0000

Remember Kat & Len from their engagement photography session and then their wedding day photo shoot well, now it’s finally here, their wedding blog post!

Rachel from Reflecting Grace Photography was my second shooter for this fine wedding. I love this side shot of the guys that she captured.

Another great shot from Rachel, I love the little moments before the ceremony.

Thank you again to Rachel for second shooting with me, you were a huge blessing! Congratulations to Kat & Len, I have enjoyed getting to know the two of you through your engagement and I am so thankful to have been part of your wedding. I pray many many many years bubbly, happy, joy in your life.

Kathleen + Leonard Married!

KLeverenz — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 03:36:50 +0000

Kathleen and Leonard are such a sweet couple. You may remember them from their engagement session this summer. They were married this past weekend and afterwards we had a little portrait session.

Thanks to Leonard for leaping onto the haystack with such ease!

Stay tuned for Kathleen and Leonard’s wedding blog post!

Molly & Zach First Sight

KLeverenz — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:30:40 +0000

Molly & Zach both impressed me with their calm nature.

Molly was absolutely glowing. She was hands down the most calm and put together Bride I have photographed. She put a lot of work in up front to make sure the wedding day ran smoothly and then enjoyed every single second of it.

Molly’s face pretty much sums up how I would describe their wedding day. Fun and full of love.

Wedding pics still to come!

Heather’s Bridals | Denton Wedding Photographer

KLeverenz — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:16:20 +0000

and a sneak peak from their wedding…

Taylor + Brad Married | Houston, TX

KLeverenz — Tue, 18 May 2010 17:25:19 +0000

Taylor and Brad were married at the Courtyard on St. James Place. It rained all weekend until about an hour before the ceremony. When you have been dreaming of an outdoor wedding for almost a year, that is your worst nightmare. Taylor remained calm and hopeful the whole weekend, even with the rain, and her hope paid off about an hour before the ceremony started when the clouds parted and the sun bust through! It was a beautiful sight indeed.

A few great shots by Amy from the back. Amy and her husband Philip own Allison Rose Photography in the Houston area, I was so thankful to have her along as my second shooter!

T *heart* B !

There were too many wonderful pictures from their beautiful wedding, so I had to make a slideshow… Enjoy!