Special Moments Chapel in Lewisville

I loved the challenge of a rainy day wedding. It's considered good luck of course, but still leaves photographers with flat light images. However, a few days at the computer, and I had wonderful images for Elida and Christopher. 

They married at the historic (1880's?) Special Moments Chapel in Lewisville, Texas. The cozy feeling of candles and love inside a warm church was wonderful. The vows, choir, music solo and piano and harp music from Margaret Atkinson were not the only sounds...the gentle tapping of rain on the windows created a feeling in my heart I'll not soon forget.

After the ceremony, Elida and Christopher walked the aisle and rang the church bell eight times. I see that at no other place than this chapel.

The afternoon reception was filled with friendship, food, and a special vocal from Elida to Christopher. Wonderful. The first dance was spectacular. I am so happy to be a part of their day. JimRode.com

Dallas Wedding Photographer Jim Rode Huntsville Engagement

A short time back I traveled to Huntsville Texas for photography with Stephen and Cassandra. They have a Dallas Wedding, but met and fell in love at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. I thought it perfect to photograph where their love first grew.

Stephen is in IT and oil...that's Texas... And Cassandra is in Criminal Justice (and had me analyzed fast at a stop at Kroger! My mother would call her a sharp cookie! -anyway, a very impressive person.) What a great couple! Together we visited the Texas Prison Museum, Sam Houston State University and the streets and alleys of Huntsville. We stopped for 2 minutes to get shots along the street outside the Walls Unit...ooops, not supposed to do that. We left right away, my fault. There are signs...but I seldom notice such things. At dusk, we ended across from the tall Sam Houston stature along the highway.

I can't wait for that great Hilton Lincoln Center wedding coming in the spring!

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Hilton Anatole Wedding photography from - Dallas wedding photographer Jim Rode

Super couple -super family -I am so blessed to photograph the wedding of Greg and Cathy in Forney at St. Martin's church community. The reception was at the Hilton Anatole who did a fabulous job for their Dallas wedding. Although the Texas temps were hitting 106, kissing brought chills! The Hilton spares no expense in keeping the room comfortable, even with 200 people in the room! Greg and Cathy are so devoted to each other and family. I am so blessed being a Dallas area wedding photographer.

Delicious Cakes made the night yummy, as did the Robert Holbert Band. The florals were by Z's Florist and all was coordinated by Water Cooler Weddings - thanks Michelle! After a wonderful dinner, Cathy and Greg were treated to the moves of two amazing Uganda Dancers. Then the party rolled with everyone getting into the act. It really rocked when Greg joined the band sending out cool base beats. What a great night!


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David Carr Jr. at Delaney Vineyards

I was invited out to Delaney Vineyards for "Rythm' and Wine" last week. Captured some shots of my friend David Carr Jr. who is so very talented. He played some of his latests from his new cd Half a C Note. Cool Jazz!


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Engagement Dallas - Jim Rode Dallas weddings

You see it in the touch

A gentle touch
Fingers reach, and rest on the hand of another

The touch of trust
of love
of reassurance

Tactile signals within the skin
That message to the heart
A simple message
"I got your back"

Witness to
Invisible signals of touch
I'm here with you today
and tomorrow
Whatever comes our way
With you, by you,
bound to you
by love

Jim Rode 2011

You can't see the sparks fly when David and Allison held hands on their engagement safari...but you sensed it. It tugged at my awareness as I photographed. That "sixth sense" of some bio-electric connection between the two people before me...
And tomorrow, they marry. I look forward to that feeling again...spirit in the room...invisible sparks between two hearts. Wow. I get to photograph that.

Jim Rode proudly photographs Allison and David at Chapelle des Fleurs Saturday.




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