Little Chapel in the Woods wedding from Jim Rode Photographer dallas

Isn't it cool to go to happy events? I've got the greatest job in the world. Jennifer and Chip are about as in love as two people in this world can get. It was so much fun to photograph their special day. The wedding was at the Little Chapel in the Woods. One of my favorite places to photograph. The reception was at the Wildwood Inn, another fantastic place!

We had fun taking shots around the estate, and in the Inn.

I was invited to the Bridal Fashion Show at the Ruthe Jackson Center in Grand Prairie. Had a nice time and was very impressed with how beautifully Cheryl Algood dressed the center's ballroom. Cheryl also had a fashion show to entertain us with gowns from Distinctive Elegance of Cedar Hill.
Cheryl asked if I'd photograph one of the models around the center. She asked for a volunteer, and Lacey agreed. She along with an assistant from the bridal salon went with me out front to a beautiful Bentley automobile (sister car to the Rolls Royce). The car was from Romantic Remembrances. Lacey's assistant carefully kept her gown airborne, and even restricted me to 3 spots around the car for photographs. She would set the gown down and with Lacey in place I would shoot what I could. We only had about 10 minutes, but we had fun. Lacey was a beautiful model.

Bummer. Sylvia had a little emergency work to do this morning. Hopefully be done soon. I might be doing Easter morning by myself! It's okay because faith is within us, and the trappings of the world is simply that. At death we will leave everything worldly behind, as we begin our journey to God.

So, I went to Mickey Ds for a little breakfast. Nearly deserted, I poured my coffee and sat down with the paper. A man came in and said "You by your lonesome too?"
"Sure am," I answered as he staked out a close by table.
"This Easter crap," he said, "if it's invisible, maybe it doesn't exist."
Geez. Normally, I'd just shut up and ignore a comment like that. But I just hadn't had my coffee yet. I said, "You believe in love don't you? Can't hardly see that..."
Yes, I know you can see love like crazy if you know how to look. But, I hadn't had any coffee yet! In a way though, it was a fairly good answer.
He ignored me the rest of the time I was there, but I hope I gave out a little food for thought, without being too abrasive.

Happy Easter. Good Passover too. Love to you.

Speaking Nationally to Photographers

Calling all photographers. Scott called from California and informed me that he'll be sending out an email to 8,000 photographers to let them know I'll be hosting the Ask and Learn Wednesday April 8. Tune in tomorrow at 6 Central time, and ask me anything decent! The topic is Engagements. It is a continuation of the appearance I made at PartnerCom in LA last September. So join in the fun. If you have the passion to enrich peoples lives with fantastic images, join me on-line and let's talk. I'll be happy to answer questions and discuss business, photography, tips, whatever you throw my way!

Wedding Green Oaks Wedding Chapel from Jim Rode Photographer in Arlington

Ramie and Corky got married! The wedding was perfect! It took place at the Green Oaks Wedding Chapel in Arlington.







It was loaded with friends and family. The bride was beautiful and Corky was Corky! (Cool under pressure!) Excellent flowers, cake and food. Three little angels dressed in white -fantastic for great photographs! Ramie and Corky took off in a vintage 1939 Chevrolet. (Boy could that hot rod move!) We took off for Mansfield to do a BridalWalk. We kicked around together on old Mansfield sidewalks. We stopped for pictures with the car and the blooming wisteria. And then we visited a very special lady/mother/and friend in the hospital bringing her the bouquet. Sometimes extraordinary events lead to extraordinary images.

Engagements Jim Rode Photographer

Got to be a part of long distance love last week! I had the chance to create some really cool images of a couple really cool people. Marla works locally for BOA, and Kevin is in airline transportation in Salt Lake City. -That's long distance! We kicked around for several hours. While Kevin and Marla spent precious hours together (he flies back each weekend to see her), I hung around in the distance a bit catching them having fun and smooching. The day looked rainy but we only got a few sprinkles before the sky turned blue.