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Fabulous Dallas Bridal

Alina Prax | LDV Wedding Photography | Austin, Texas — Mon, 03 May 2010 20:54:09 +0000

I can’t say enough about how much fun it was to go up to Dallas and capture this amazing bridal session with Marissa. But I need to say this, Marissa is a total natural. She knows exactly how to move, how to laugh and best of all, how to have a really good time on a photo shoot! We spent all day going from one fabulous location to the next, I mean seriously, whoever knew Forth Worth was so cool? I loved that we just stumbled upon the Richard Serra installation at the Dallas Museum of Art and captured some of my favorites images from the session. And then the daffodils, did I mention the daffodils!? Or the shoes? Jimmy Choo we love you!

Our Team? Marissa’s sister, and sensational queen of coordination Christina, helped us find our way around and sweet talk all the right people. Whitney, who was so gracious and let us all use her adorable cottage house as our bridal base camp. The talented Adeana, who did a killer makeup job. Thank you all! We couldn’t have done it without you, I seriously had so much fun I forgot I was working.

And, to top off the whole thing off, one of my favorite people, SuziQ of QWeddings, offered to join me on my little bridal joyride adventure up North. Of course we had to stop on our way back home to get some silly photos of each other (stay tuned, I will post these). And, not only did she keep me awake driving back but she totally took care of us throughout the whole shoot.

Ladies, if only I could bottle you all up and take you with me on every bridal I do! We rocked it! I think Marissa has a future in bridal coaching…

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Emily’s Bridal | Three Women, One Gown

Alina Prax | LDV Wedding Photography | Austin, Texas — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:38:58 +0000

This is an extra special bridal, not just because of the gorgeous bride but because of the gown. This gown has a history. In fact, it has three weddings under it’s, well.., hem! Three! Emily’s grandmother originally wore the gown at her wedding in 1951. Being a romantic at heart and inclined towards nostalgia I simply love that Emily chose to continue this amazing tradition. And I am still amazed how timeless this gown is and how beautifully it flattered Emily. These stunning images were created at their family home in Austin. Here’s what Emily and her grandmother have to say about it:

“I decided to wear the wedding gown that both my mother and grandmother wore. I wanted a classic look and I loved the thought of being the third woman in my family to wear the dress. My grandmother has written more details about the dress below. I had the long sleeves taken off by Coutures by Laura.” ~ Emily

“Bob and I married Dec. 1, 1951. The dress was made in New York by a place recommended by the White House Department Store in Beaumont where we got the bridesmaid dresses. My mother and I were in N.Y. with my father when he was attending an American Bankers Association meeting. We picked out the design and fabric. The dress arrived in Beaumont a week before the wedding, but it wasn’t my dress! Mine had gone to Memphis to another bride, and we had hers. The two mothers conferred and decided to risk the U.S. mail and made the switch. Both dresses made it just in the nick of time. Phewwww!!! You and your mother were both beautiful brides in the dress.” ~GG

Stay tuned for images from Emily & Eric’s wedding at Green Pastures!

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Zilker Botanical Gardens Bridal | Jen’s Bridal Session

Alina Prax | LDV Wedding Photography | Austin, Texas — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:45:31 +0000

I think this bridal at Austin’s Zilker Botanical Gardens speaks for itself. Needless to say Jen is totally gorgeous, I’ve since joined the facebook fan group “Who wants to be Jennifer …..”. Jen used to be a dancer so it was super easy getting her to understand what I wanted her to do. Stay tuned for photos from her fabulous wedding at the Austin Country Club coming soon!

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Green Pastures Austin | Colette’s Bridal Session

Alina Prax | LDV Wedding Photography | Austin, Texas — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:04:43 +0000

Green Pastures is a refreshing departure from Austin’s urban environment with it’s shaded trees, multicolored peacocks and romantic Victorian atmosphere. We lucked out and got to capture Colette’s bridal on a December afternoon filled with beautiful soft light and distinctly warm Austin weather. Her gown was a gorgeous vintage styled piece with amazing beaded detail. I love the images we created because they relect her enthusiasm for her up and coming wedding. Stay tuned for her up coming wedding preview!

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Dolce People

Alina Prax | LDV Wedding Photography | Austin, Texas — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:28:28 +0000

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Laguna Gloria Bridal | Aline Lindemann

Alina Prax | LDV Wedding Photography | Austin, Texas — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:41:46 +0000

We had quite a few giggles and much fun capturing Alie’s bridal last week. We traipsed all over the Laguna Gloria grounds, discovering new nooks and crannies to photograph in. It was nice to get some new angles in the garden and Alie has the most classically beautiful profile I’ve ever seen. Alie’s mom also came and she was a wonderful assistant, letting us all take turns learning how to lace up the back of Alie’s gown, just in case we need to know . See you both in a couple of weeks!

McNay Museum San Antonio | Michelle’s Bridals

Alina Prax | LDV Wedding Photography | Austin, Texas — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:48:57 +0000

Michelle’s San Antonio bridal was a sweltering good time. All of us, myself, Michelle, her two sisters, mom, dad and pet pug braved the heat to help make this session a success. I love the McNay Art Museum, I got there early and spent a good half hour just checking out all the amazing art they have. What a beautiful collection and great venue for a bridal or wedding. The new contemporary wing is especially cool. A lot of the more modern looking images of Michelle were taken there. The more romantic looking section of the grounds was the villa which had great ceramic tile and open arches. Doesn’t she look amazing! Stay tuned for Michelle and Eric’s wedding coming up in September.

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Alina Prax | LDV Wedding Photography | Austin, Texas — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:52:48 +0000

The Enchanted Bride, Texas | Tamara’s Bridal

Alina Prax | LDV Wedding Photography | Austin, Texas — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:50:29 +0000

I feel very lucky to have captured Tamara’s bridal portraits, she is the embodiment of naturally effortless grace and beauty. We had so much fun adventuring through Texas’s enchanted areas. This was the perfect setting to capture her, on the summer solstice, in the wild, dancing in the wind. I am thrilled to be a part of her and Jack’s upcoming wedding in August. Check back for more images of this amazing couple soon! View there wedding photos.