Dallas-Ft. Worth Wedding photographer Jim Rode at the Texas White House

Michael and Merrick are married! One of the best love stories I've ever heard was validated at Texas White House in Fort Worth. Here are some sneak peak images from the wedding photographs of this great Austin couple. Images will arrive to their wedding website soon!


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David Hira at Bass Hall - from Jim Rode Photographer

Last week I had lunch at the Bass. I was asked by Lora Lea Nelson of the Professional Wedding Guild if I wouldn't mind shooting a few shots of the speaker. No problem, I'll be there anyway for the luncheon. I had no idea how cool the speaker was going to be.

David Hira is inspirational. He blends a little magic, some story, fits in a bit of marketing, and a touch of humor so that we get of feast of ideas! If you have a business event in search of a speaker -I recommend David. He can be found at www.DavidHira.com.

Below is a short webcast of my shots from that afternoon. )

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.

Fossil Creek Country Club - Jim Rode Photographer

I photographed Lori and Dave at the Fossil Creek Country Club last week. It was a wonderful reception full of fun, friendship, love and dancing! We began a little early to get some photographs on the grounds. The club has beautiful stonework and greenery, even in December.

Lori and Dave are very romantic. I was surprised to see the love between them -just by looking at Dave when he is looking at Lori! What I'm saying is...Dave has this look in his face when he looks at Lori that just seems to say I love you! I thought that was interesting in "reading" his face. Very cool.

Lori wore a beautiful red gown. Dave wore a tux. Fossil Creek was once again managed so well you don't even notice the background activity of making everything work. Lori's cake was yum. Their friends were fun.

And the music...Lori and Dave picked Lisa and Rob from Heartsong Productions. They blew me away. They know how to tailor the music based on the scene. They were professional, and they add their own vocals. They were good! -a step above the plain DJ alternative.