The Artistic Difference

There is an art to photography and my fingerprint will be within every file I edit. No shortcuts. Passion for your work makes all the difference among photographers. I believe your love story can become art and should live forever.

My name is Jim Rode. My team and I create beautiful photography of your engagement and wedding. Each image will be lightly retouched and enhanced. I roam the wedding capturing fabulous moments. Many images are taken to the "darkroom" where the photographs are given my sensational fine-art treatment. My team of photographers and myself serve the greater Dallas and DFW area. I can travel nationwide for destination weddings.

Your wedding, my art. In love and art, you live forever. Jim Rode

Step inside my wedding website to see more - www.JimRode.com.

Jim Rode Photographer, is located at 2101 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas Texas. By appointment Only.

Concierge 214-347-0548

Jim 817-781-7331

Jim@JimRode.com


Friday, June 26, 2009

Mid-Cities Wedding at NEWC by Jim Rode Photographer of Dallas















Marla and Kevin got married in the Mid-Cities! Yeah!

Great couple and  a beautiful bride. She did the best "presentation" set up (those who were there know what I'm talking about) of any bride I ever saw -before tossing the bouqet. The "girls" were cheering before she tossed it! The dancing at reception was wild and fun. The wedding was beautiful.

Lunch Colonial Country Club - Jim Rode Photographer











I had lunch with a group of wedding professionals from the Professional Wedding Guild of Fort Worth at the beautiful Colonial Country Club. Julie Brauer hosted and did a wonderful job. (This is a fantastic country club!) I loved the quality of service, food, atmosphere. (and of course, many of us attend the Colonial every year too, so we know professionalism) It was perfect. I've included a few pics (Please excuse my cell-phone images) of Mr Hogan's locker and portrait on display. (By the way, anyone can be married at the Colonial -although you may need a sponser -contact Julie) I also sat with Dennis and Barbara Beaty of D and B Video, and my dear friend Lucia Bitnar of Foster Blue. (Cheryl Allgood was also there, and one of the great coordinators from Foster Blue...but she sat at a different table to network.) If you need a wedding planner -Foster Blue can take away some of that stress! Randal Stout is the 3-D guy in black and white...He is a great disk jockey and master of ceremonies. Check him out. It is so refreshing to shoot a wedding and not hear a hapless dj keep calling the bride and groom by the title bride and groom. A master of ceremonies should be smart enough to learn names, and know how to class-up a reception. Randal might be the answer to your wedding! I also spent time with Julie Alzaiton, a very good photographer who took the time to show me a dynamite bridal image she recently did. (I love talking shop with fellow photogs). Last but not least - I loved the display and work of Carrie from The Event Messenger. Really wonderful stationary, invitations and announcements. Beautiful work.

Friday, June 19, 2009

Corner Wedding Chapel Wedding - Jim Rode Photographer of Dallas

















Kenia and David got married! By far, one of the nicest couples I have ever met. I loved photographing them for their engagements. What a great time. Their wedding was a blast. It was full of love, family, friendship and laughter. Good time by all! It was at the Corner Wedding Chapel in the Mid-Cities.

Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Texas Rangers Engagement - Jim Rode Photographer in Arlington











I had a ton of fun with Jordan and Casey on their engagements!

They are huge Texas Rangers fans, but we started in Grapevine and did the town going to Southlake, Westlake, and then caught Arlington for sunset. Casey and Jordan are big sports fans, so we included engagements at the Ballpark in Arlington, and the new Cowboy Stadium. The Stadium was just being completed. Every time some announcer on TV mentions how old the stadium is, Casey and Jordan will be able to look at each other and say "Yup, we've been married x-years now!"

They will be married at the newly restored -and beautiful Northeast Wedding Chapel in the Mid-Cities, in July. Be there are be square!