I told her to smile at me with those gorgeous eyes of hers, laugh from her belly, and rock it like it was nobody’s business.  Lauren stole the show that day.  Every passerby, even other brides who were getting their portraits at the same location, could not take their eyes off of her.   The beautiful white gown, the super fabulous hair, and the hint of red lipstick … she carried herself with glam, style, and grace.  Lauren is stunning.

I absolutely love everything about Lauren, inside and out (I tell her that all of the time).

I am thinking about using one of her images in my marketing campaign this coming year, what do you think?  Which one is a fav?

I was doing so good within my little bloggie world and then things got a little crazy, a little fun, and a little happenin’!  I have neglected my blog and swear to get slapped with a wet noodle.  Every single day I think, “Okay, Gina…today you are going to post some of the kazillion images you have captured…and yet the day goes short.  It hit my heart like a bad bout of hurt today when I had a bloggie reader www.slsmithphotography.com send me a message reminding me that I had not blogged.  Yes, Steph, I know, and this one is for you.  I thank you from the bottom of my heart for putting  be back in the world of something I love, my internet friends.

I made a wonderful mistake of booking myself for a last minute bridal fair in San Antonio.  Triple OMG!  On this day I was truly blessed to meet some of the most wonderful people.  I shared giggles, ewwws, and ahhhs  with vendors (thanks for showing me the ropes Charlene, sharing a smile Valerie, San Antonio Weddings staff, my now clients, and love filled brides and grooms to be.  I walked into that cold Henry B. Gonzales convention center with no expectations, just the determination to have a great time and anticipation of  lovin’ the glitz of the wedding industry.  That day I signed contracts and have been getting called by such awesome now brides…and soon brides to be.  Mallory, Anna, Jessica, Theresa, Sandra, Calie….you are beautifully fabulous and so are your images!

Long story short, it was on this January day  that I started to drop off of my bloggie world.  I had brides who needed my immediate attention on engagement photos, bridal portraits, and even a couple of weddings within a months time.  So, as you can imagine, things have been a little hectic in the Cherish world.

Every one of my brides I met that fateful day, thank you for building my spirit and trusting a love a have for capturing memories.  So many of you told me, ” Gina, there are lots of great photographers, but my gut felt you were the girl for me.”  That is the client I want, one who connects with my energy and passion.    I am truly a blessed girl who happens to carry around a camera.

This is Theresa and Andre.  They were one of the happy couples who I immediately had a connection with on that January day.  They have already gotten married and I will post some of those fabulous images soon.  Their love is funny, full, and forever.