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

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

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Jim 817-781-7331

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Friday, June 27, 2014

The Wedding of Jennifer and Randy

Click to see the video!  The Wedding of Jennifer and Randy 

sharing a milkshake in Hurst, Texas after the wedding


wedding gown on chair at Feragne Villa in Hurst, Texas


Dad walks the bride down the aisle at Feragne Villa Chapel

the first dance after the wedding in the ballroom at Feragne Villa


fine art wedding getaway in a 1941 Packard at their Hurst, Texas wedding

after the wedding portrait in the parking lot of Steak and Shake

Bride and Groom Share a Milkshake
Jennifer came to me with a small wedding in Hurst Texas at Feragne Villa. It was to be simple, with jeans, boots, cowboy hats and an elegant gown. Real people, real America. They were in love, (and that's what really counts…the heart, not the trappings) he managed a band, and I thought this would be a cool wedding. Their getaway car was a 1941 Packard. How cool is that? And…just across the street is a steak and shake. Naturally in Texas, after the wedding is a perfect time to stop in and share a milkshake - right? I think I've seen that written down somewhere? Maybe we are the first! So be it. Let's start a new tradition of shakes after the wedding!

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Wedding at Delaney Vineyard in Grapevine Texas

Click to see the wedding!  Delaney Vineyard wedding by Jim Rode Photographer.

the first dance in the ballroom at Delaney Vineyards in Grapevine, Texas



Wedding at Delaney Vineyards
Robyn and Paul's wedding began with a first glance at Delaney Vineyards in Grapevine. Robyn stood with her back to the wall in the loft bridal room while Paul anticipated his first look at his fabulous bride. He reached out and they held hands. After a few whispers, they kissed.



Kortubah
They held a Kortubah signing and the room was crowded with family and friends. The Kortubah as beautiful with elegant writing. Bold signatures followed!






Staircase Entrance
The bride came down the staircase at Delaney before walking the aisle in her beautiful gown. The gown was from Lulu's Bridal Boutique in Dallas. The bouquet she carried and the florals were from Alicia at Charming Events Company.



Wedding Ceremony
The rabbi's ceremony was wonderful. He read from the Kortubah and sang beautifully. When Paul crushed the glass with his shoe, the rabbi shouted out Maza Tov to clapping and song! Very cool to witness!

Delaney Vineyard Reception
The staff turned the tables and Remarkable Catering set up a scrumptious plated dinner during the cocktail hour. After dinner and the first dance, DJ Frank Young got the crowd dancing. Included was the Hava Negila and the Hora chair dance where Robyn and Paul were raised up and down by the men in their chairs. Wow, what a fun night!














Delaney Vineyards was the scene off a fabulous wedding. Paul married Robyn and together with friends and family, they partied through the night.



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Let's Stay Together








window shopping with engagement at the Bishop Arts District.

See Jamie and Josephs engagement music slideshow! Engagements Bishop Arts

We had a blast cruising the Dallas museum area and Deep Ellumn before heading of to the Bishop Arts District for engagement photography.


I just loved the Bishop Arts district. It is a perfect place to have a romantic day together. Jamie and Joseph window shopped and danced in the streets.

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