I have been pretty absent from the blog, this is mostly because of my incredible backlog of work. I made a mistake that I will never do again, I took on 5 shoots in 6 days and I have yet to recover a month later. The wedding business and Austin Fashion Week (by the way, we WON!) has kept me extremely busy these days. While a family shoot may not seem as as exciting as some of the high fashion and concept shoots that I have been doing lately, spending the evening with this family was incredible. They were relaxed, comfortable within themselves and made me feel as though I was one of the group. When I finally got around to editing these photos, I was reminded of what I love most about photography. Its PEOPLE and their LOVE for one another.

Here are a few of their little ‘wildman’ whom has the sweetest personality. He’s pure boy, likes to climb trees, run around, balance on ledges, tumble down, and then laugh out loud.

I love this moment with grandma, I think he’s briefing her on his daily adventure. And she seems like the best listener. 

And a few of mom and dad, who are in just as in love as all the couples I photograph who are about to tie the knot. I hope I still smile at Chris like this in a few years, which I don’t think will be a problem since he just seems to get better looking every year.

And the entire clan.

I call this the ‘Sopranos’ shot.

And the what really happens.

Towards the end of the session, I took some time to capture Kris and her mom. I adore these images, I will tell you why in a sec. 

Kris and her mom mom look so beautiful and like such strong women. I love this next image of them, it really speaks to me. I can only image the stories, history and a strong bond between these two have, it just emanates through this photo.

Here is a little slideshow if you want to see more.

www.jennydemarco.com/slideshow/trevino_slideshow

So I am going to go call my mommy now for a quick chat and say how much I love her and then get back to work.

I will be hosting a launch party this Wednesday evening, August 11th, along with my Fashion Week Mash Up Team – Knotty Youth! If you happen to be in Austin this Wednesday night and looking I would love for you to stop by! All are welcome. We will be having some yummy eats, smooth cocktails, and funky beats. Our model, Latanya Wade, will be sporting our finished look that we will be featuring on the runway on August 14th fashion show. Please come and support us!

You can RSVP here on our facebook invite:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=103728853019167&ref=ts

Also, this contest is all about the votes. So please take two seconds (its literally two clicks) and vote for our team here:

http://www.fashionweekaustin.com/participants/mash-up-teams/knotty-youth/

and if you want to vote for yours truly…I am here

http://www.fashionweekaustin.com/participants/photographers/jenny-demarco-photography/

Thanks everyone!

Here are some images from our shoot!

I am so honored that Brooklyn Bride has published Jenny and Paco’s DJ inspired engagement session. What fun this shoot was! I love it when couple incorporate their personalities and hobbies into their shoots, it keeps it fresh, yo.

So head on over to the blog and read all about it. Check out Brooklyn Bride for inspiration, DIY projects and just overall cool wedding inspiration!

Can’t wait for their wedding in Puerto Rico this September!

Robin and Andrew’s waterloo records and natural landscape engagement session is featured on Style Unveiled as part of their ‘Bride in the City’ series! I am obsessed with wedding blogs, and this is one of my favs! So you can imagine what a big honor it is to be featured. (plus, i adore this shoot!) Head on over to Style Unveiled for lots of beautiful real weddings, inspiration, vendors and of course beautiful photography.

(you can read all the sweet things Robin wrote about me, big hugs girl!)

Oh my god, this shoot just sings to my soul! You will see why soon…

Robin and Andrew are two very down to earth wonderful people that I am so happy to have met. They are both architects whom have experienced amazing adventures around the world together. I am seriously jealous of these two! I think Chris and I are going to have to start planning some more adventures of our own soon…

They both had studied architecture school at A&M, but lost touch after graduation and didn’t even realize they were both living in Austin until one day, they randomly bumped into each other crossing the street at 6th and Lamar headed to a concert at Waterloo Records. So this is where our shoot begins!

Their engagement story is un-friggin believable! And (apart from my own on the Charles Bridge….love you babe!) is one of my favs. Andrew had been designing  the perfect engagement ring with a local jeweler that used stones and platinum from both of their families for about six months hoping it would be ready before they departed on their latest adventure to Africa. Unfortunately, it wasn’t quite ready yet and he would have to wait until they came back to pop the question. After a four day back packing trip through Malolotja Nature Reserve, on top of a mountain peak at sunset, Andrew couldn’t let the moment pass by. To quote their wedding website  ‘Andrew asked Robin to marry him and spend a lifetime of adventures together. Her response was a resounding, "of course!" He proposed with a woven silver and giraffe tail hair ring made by a local silver-smith.’ And when they returned home, she was given her engagement ‘bling’ I mean ring.

Robin got the best of both worlds! Good job Andrew!!!

While I would have love to revisit the mountain top in Africa with them for an engagement shoot, we settled on a little Austin adventure to some of its great native environments nearby.

Seriously, this is one good looking couple! 

And this is where my heart starts to melt and I let out a big sigh…oh how of love these next images. I can’t even express how much they make me feel the love between this couple…

Love you guys! I had the best time on this shoot. Can’t wait till the wedding in a few weeks! Big hugs!