FionaLorne Photography

Jordan and Jesika

fionalornephotography — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:53:02 +0000

Had to wait a little bit on posting this one, because Jordan had these photos done as a Christmas present for her family, but – at long last! – I can reveal the first ever professional family photos for Miss Jordan and Jesika! At 7, Jesika is every inch her mother in spunk, beauty, and sheer fun. We visited Old Settlers Park in Round Rock to capture photos that were pure country elegance, spiced up with the girls’ personalities.

I think I see modeling in this little lady's future!

Who thinks they're having far too much fun? Definitely!

Like mama, like daughter!

Thanks for looking at our photos! ~ Jesika

The full gallery is visible here.

Casino Night At The Jefferson’s

fionalornephotography — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 17:16:27 +0000

Jamela and Jason Jefferson bought a house this year (congratulations!), and put together a fantastic casino night as a housewarming and holiday party for their friends. We were in attendance to document this monumental occasion, and had a blast. As always, the Jefferson family were fantastic hosts, and the party was certainly hopping!

The photobooth setup went over really well!

Congratulations again on your lovely new home, Jamela and Jason – it’s gorgeous and we hope you have many more happy times in it! The rest of the photos from casino night can be seen here.

Abercrombie Family 2011

fionalornephotography — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:36:49 +0000

October 22, 2011: Let’s revisit the Abercrombies (and Deals)! Things have been going fantastically since Stephanie and Derrick’s wedding in May of 2010 (only 17 months ago – wow!), and everyone has come together in a rather perfect family dynamic since that day. Stephanie selected a fantastic location in Forest Creek for the family photos, and even brought out the newest member of the family, Rocky!

Once Rocky got tired of posing for pictures, we went for some amazing shots with just the four – they’re just as photogenic as back then, and Sterling and Parker had a two-fer that day, with photos in the morning at their Tae Kwon Do class. They were great for the shoot, we moved quickly, and the images are just stunning.

Mama and her two handsome boys!

Check out the rest of the family photos on SmugMug!

More family photos can be seen in the album here… And if you’re a friend of this lovely family, keep an eye on your mailbox, because I hear there are some amazing holiday cards headed your way!

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Don’t forget – all holiday sessions include a free ornament for your tree! It’s made of recycled aluminum, and features the picture of your choice and custom verbiage!

Winter Deals!

fionalornephotography — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 01:07:59 +0000

It’s never too early to start thinking about your holiday cards! Today is the autumn equinox, and even here in Texas there’s a cool hint to the air that’s reminding us that despite the scorching heat of the too-long summer, autumn and winter are really just around the corner.

How convenient would it be to get your holiday pictures done sooner, rather than later? We do in-home and on-location portraiture that takes the stress out of your holiday pictures and ensures your friends and family get a holiday card that just screams of your family’s individuality! Even easier, cards can be ordered directly from the album we create for you to see all photos from your session!

And… This 2011 holiday season, ALL holiday sessions include a special holiday gift from us here at FionaLorne Photography! We look forward to hearing from you as always, and enjoy the cooler nights!

Parks Wedding

fionalornephotography — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:27:03 +0000

August 13, 2011: I was invited back to Kentucky, this time to Owensboro, to assist Artistic Drift Photography with another wedding. This time, Jenny Danhauer and Adam Parks were to be married in Sts. Joseph and Paul Cathedral on 4th Street. The ceremony was beautiful, the cathedral reminiscent of those in Europe, and bride and groom very much a young couple in love. Both are graduates of the University of Kentucky. They have since made their home in Baltimore, Maryland, but they left their home state with a beautiful party!

Adam and his groomsmen stand in front of Sts Joseph and Paul

Flanked by their closest friends, Jenny and Adam say their vows

A brief detour to the Riverpark Center was just the thing before Jenny and Adam joined their reception… The clouds and the Ohio River were the perfect accessories for this couple!

Jenny and Adam look out on the Ohio River

You'll probably be paying for that one for years, Adam!

Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Parks, and thank you so much for letting us be a part of your special day! Anyone interested in photos can check out the rest (still under construction!) here.

Jacynthia and Jason

fionalornephotography — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 23:39:50 +0000

Jacynthia Mackin and Jason Martin have been together for almost six years. Both are locals of the Bardstown, Kentucky, area. Following assisting with the wedding of Jenny Danhauer and Adam Parks, we made a few trips to some very scenic locations around Bardstown for couples photos of Jacynthia and Jason. First on the list was the Civil War Museum, a replication of a Civil War-era town in the middle of Bardstown. From there, we made our way to Stephen Foster’s My Old Kentucky Home for some absolutely classic photos.

My Old Kentucky Home, with a perfectly clouded sky above.

By the way - Jason proposed in December! Congratulations!

Their full album can be viewed here.

Kulengowski Wedding

fionalornephotography — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:26:03 +0000

July 30, 2011: I was invited to Crestwood, Kentucky (a suburb of Louisville), as the second photographer alongside Artistic Drift Photography for the wedding of Heather Martin and Brandon Kulengowski at Crestwood United Methodist Church. Crestwood was so kind as to allow us into the smaller, more intimate chapel following the ceremony for portraits of the newlyweds, before moving on to the reception on the same site.

Heather and Brandon are high school sweethearts, and at the time of their wedding had been together for nearly five years! They’re very much as in love as they were from the beginning (just as anyone who’s known them for any length of time!), and their simple wedding was the perfect end-of-summer event for friends and family.

This is the more intimate, smaller chapel at CUMC, which is typically used for the Sunday school students. CUMC was kind enough to open up the chapel for our use for wedding day portraiture, and the plush velvet interior combined with the beautiful stained glass windows provided a romantic, intimate atmosphere for the young couple.

Heather and her ladies stand outside the larger CUMC chapel on a day that was just perfectly partly cloudy and warm without being scorching

Here, Heather is handed over to her soon-to-be husband

Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Kulengowski! Brandon is an engineering major at the University of Kentucky (go Wildcats!), and his wife is studying Music Education at the same. We wish them all the best in their new life together, and thank you for the opportunity to be present to document your wedding!

My teaser album can be found on Facebook, with the full wedding event as shot by myself and Artistic Drift here. If you’re friend or family of Heather and Brandon, please register for the event and let the bride and groom know what you think of the memories we’ve captured for them! All photos in the event are available for purchase, as well.

Kelley and Todd’s Engagement

fionalornephotography — Sat, 21 May 2011 16:36:18 +0000

At the time of their engagement, Kelley and Todd had been dating for nearly eight and a half years. Not only is that longer than many first marriages these days, but they’re also a beautiful young couple whose love for each other practically overlays everything they do. Todd proposed to Kelley overlooking the water in Rockport in March, and we met up for their engagement session on the 14th of this month. They’re undergraduate alumni of Texas State University, and current graduate students at the University of Texas San Antonio.

They chose the Japanese Tea Gardens in San Antonio as a primary location for their engagement pictures, because of the tranquil, multi-faceted setting, and the ponds. Water has been a central theme in Kelley and Todd’s relationship, so we made sure to incorporate it into their engagement session. The day was perfect, with not a cloud in the south Texas sky, and the gardens were every bit as beautiful as the couple in love.

Kelley and Todd are getting married in March of 2012, and rumor has it that their wedding will incorporate a lot of beautiful Celtic themes… We’re very excited about their decision to cement their love by getting married, and can’t wait for the wedding!

Check out more photos from our session here! The full album is up on SmugMug, but sorry folks, you’re going to have to ask Kelley or Todd how to check out all of the pictures.

These two are very much in love

2011 Hot Wedding Dates

fionalornephotography — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 02:26:37 +0000

Are you or someone you know getting married on 09-10-11? What about 11-11-11? Do you (or they) already have a photographer lined up? If not, have them contact us about special wedding packages for those days. We’re available on both dates right now, and would love to do something special for people who are getting married on such memorable days. There’s a ‘hot wedding day’ discount on two photographers, plus you get all sorts of free prints and products after the wedding’s over!

(Know we have some other discounts out there? Are these capable of being combined? Can you grab a real steal of a photography package? Absolutely!)

Kokel Wedding

fionalornephotography — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 17:01:05 +0000

March 27, 2011: Rachel Herrin and Michael Kokel are high school sweethearts. He proposed to her on their fifth anniversary as she was getting ready for their date, down on one knee asking if she’d wear this on their date (holding a ring, of course – a Kokel family heirloom to be more specific). They selected the House on the Hill for their ceremony and reception site, and the eclectic location tucked in the Westlake area was perfect for the happy couple.

Rachel's hairpiece - yes, it's real!

Bride and bridesmaids got ready in the main house atop the hill, where they could occasionally sneak out onto the balcony to watch the groomsmen and other preparations for the wedding, which was scheduled for 6pm.

Rachel's shoes - very Austin in style; different and elegant at the same time

What's a wedding without champagne?

Once all the ladies were ready, we made our way downstairs for photos of bride and bridesmaids.

Lovely ladies out on the back patio at the House

After portraits, it was time for the ceremony. The pastor made sure there were plenty of laughs, and painted a beautiful tale of the young couple.

Looking down the aisle before the start of the ceremony

Rachel and Mike, we hope you have many, many happy years together. Thank you so very much for asking us to be a part of your special day, and most importantly… Congratulations to you!

The Facebook album of pictures can be found here. The full album is here, and ask Rachel for the discount code to get 10% off your order if you’re interested in pictures!

Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kokel!