Little Chapel in the Woods After the Wedding Session - Jim Rode Photographer

Michael asked Pamela to marry, and she said "Yes!" They had a beautiful wedding at the Little Chapel in the Woods in Denton. They are a great couple, very much in love. I had a great time photographing both. Michael told me he had a Harley, and I suggested we stop by some nearby railroad tracks I know before we headed to the reception. We got some great shots. Of course, a couple in love makes those shots easy!

This After the Wedding Session gave me a chance to bracket some of the images, layer them together, and create some great HDR images.

Super Chief in West Texas - Jim Rode Photographer

While traveling in west Texas, I caught up to the Super Chief haulin' ...well I don't know what, but she was moving. I set my camera to speed priority, rolled down the window and grabbed a few shots. I did a little vibrance, darkening, burning and vela' -not a bad shot. (The vibrance was before the black/white conversion...I'm convinced it can make a difference.)

Of course, as the saying goes..."Don't try this at home, or your car." I was on an empty highwaw, knew how to shoot without looking at the subject, and of course hired a professional driver while I shot (wink/wink).

Le Beaux Chateau wedding in Flower Mound from Jim Rode Photographer of Dallas

Leigh Ann and Ken got married! It was a great wedding and these wonderful people inspire me with great images. Kenneth and Leigh Ann had a special ceremony that seemed magical. You could hear a pin drop while they said their vows. As they exchange rings I noticed I had the biggest smile on my face! Later everyone enjoyed great food, music and dance. We partied into the night. Their wedding book is going to be fantastic, because of such wonderful images.

Once again, I have to thank Chapelle des Fleurs for putting on a fantastic wedding. (Now called Le Beaux Chateau) So professional. They take care of everything!

Seems kind of strange to be blogging about family -what with Facebook and everything. You kind of wonder where blogs will be in five years...

Anyway, Sylvia and I recently went down to Padre to visit her Dad who had hurt his back. He made a decent recovery by the time we got there. He felt good enough to walk a little on the highway in the dunes after we'd been cruising the island. Also seen is Sylvia and her mom. Not visible, yours truly -the photographer.

Sylvia and I cruised around the "valley" recently. We purposely took back roads around through Rio Hondo, Mercedes, Laguna Vista, and some other tiny hamlets. From the bottom up: Rick is a gentleman rancher and part time haberdasher. Loved the ancient hotel near the San Juan shrine. I couldn't resist the yard sale with horse. The owner was smoking up a storm by cigar, but walked out of the picture. I protected his privacy. Finally, this is a shot of a sugarcane field. Now you know where sugar comes from.