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We believe that engagement photos should mean something.  Brick walls and alleys and unusual locations are fun to shoot in, but if they hold no meaning to the people being photographed what is the point?  We usually ask our wedding clients to think of a location or two that have some meaning to them as a couple and that is where we shoot their engagement session.  When I asked this question of Courtney and Taylor their answer was to do the shoot in their hometown.  In the place where they met and grew up and the place where they fell in love.  I couldn’t think of a better location.  It didn’t hurt that Prosper is full of amazing photo opportunities either!  We started out in town and then headed out to Courtney’s parents home to shoot some photos with her horses.

I am kinda in LOVE with these photos.  Like, SWOON, DROOL, in LOVE with these photos.  If you have spent any time around Saylor and I you have probably heard one of us say “it’s easy to photograph good looking people” and it is, but when you have a couple that is so obviously head over heels for each other that makes the work (if you can really call it work) THAT much easier.  Courtney and Taylor, we are so excited about your wedding in March! I absolutely can’t wait to photograph all those men in uniform. 😉

Prosper Texas Engagement Photography by Dallas Wedding Photographers Cindy and Saylor

Prosper Texas Engagement Photography by Dallas Wedding Photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterest

Prosper Texas Engagement Photography by Dallas Wedding Photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterestI love too!!! Thanks to Andi (Courtney’s sister) for spying this cool graffiti.Prosper Texas Engagement Photography by Dallas Wedding Photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterest

Prosper Texas Engagement Photography by Dallas Wedding Photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterest

Prosper Texas Engagement Photography by Dallas Wedding Photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterestOh and by the way, Courtney knows how to work the camera.Prosper Texas Engagement Photography by Dallas Wedding Photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterest

Horse engagement photo by Plano Wedding Photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterestI will never forgive you if you don’t order this as a huge canvas.  If you don’t I will.  It would look great in my office.  My favorite.Horse engagement photo by Plano Wedding Photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterest

Horse engagement photo by Plano Wedding Photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterest

rustic engagement photos by Denton Wedding Photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterestWait, maybe this one is my favorite.  I LOVE it!  Horse engagement photo by Plano Wedding Photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterestAnd because it’s hard to resist a man in uniform…………….

military engagement photography by Prosper Photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterest

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  • Kristen

    I can’t believe how beautiful these images turned out. The horse and black dress ones are my absolute favorites!!! I cannot wait to see all of them in person. Courtney, you’re beautiful, and Taylor, thanks for acting normal! Stunning photos and precious couple, can’t wait for the wedding!

    Best,
    Kristen

  • Tara

    Wow Cindy those are awesome! Beautiful couple too!

  • Donna Webb

    Absolutely LOVE your pictures! Would love to get one of the black and white with the horse! Is there anyway I can order one of these? I wish you LOTS of love and happiness always!

  • Shelley Siemens

    Aunt Gina,
    What an amazing daughter you have (and counsin I have). I cannot believe that darling little girl has grown into this beautiful poised woman with such a wonderful, handsome husband to be. Then again, I can believe it because she has you for a Mama! The last time I saw her she was wearing Mickey Mouse ears and flip flops in California….she’s certainly changed a bit!
    It is evident that Courtney and Taylor are so very in love and many blessings are in store for the two of them. To the photographer, you are very talented! What a wonderful thing that Courtney and Taylor will have these memories to cherish for a lifetime. I am so excited for the wedding in March!
    I love you guys!
    PunkyDo

  • Catie Ronquillo

    Amazing session Cindy!! Love it!! Gorgeous location too 🙂

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Actually “super cool” is not really the best term to describe the Standley family.  Rad or maybe tubular or some other cheesy 80’s term would be better.  They are laid back, fun, and they remodel their own house…..and it looks good.  Can you think of a word to describe that awesomeness?  Me either.  Their dog is even cool.  And check out those Abercrombie kids!  Seriously?  I thought 12 yr. olds were supposed to be akward.

I know, I tend to go overboard, but I really LOVE this family.  I have the best job in the world!  Have I mentioned that before?

Dallas Family Photography by Plano Photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterest

Dallas Family Photography by Plano Photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterest

Dallas Family Photography by Plano Photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterest

Dallas Family Photography by Plano Photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterest

Dallas Family Photography by Plano Photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterestAre you kidding me?  These boys are going to be some serious heartbreakers someday VERY soon.  Dallas Family Photography by Plano Photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterestMy favorites from the session are the boys in the trees.  Check out the behind the scenes shot of Saylor capturing the next two photos.Dallas Family Photography by Plano Photographers Cindy and Saylor

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Dallas Family Photography by Plano Photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterestWe had a blast with you guys and can’t wait to show you the rest of your RAD images.  Sorry, I try. 🙂  Saylor didn’t get any photos of me shooting, but I snagged this one of him while he was getting individuals of the boys.  Love it~!Dallas Family Photography by Plano Photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterest

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So, last Saturday was a busy day.  Saylor and I had two sessions in the afternoon.  One with a fabulous family and one with a very special couple.  You might remember Maria and Christian.  We shot their wedding a few years ago.  They are one of our favorite couples and I’m am SOOO beyond excited that these two are about to be parents!  They are going to be the best parents ever.  Christian is a chef so I’m sure he will be whipping up some gourmet baby food for little Olivia once she is ready.  Speaking of good food, while we waited for Maria and Christian to arrive for their session we checked out downtown Grapevine and had time for a little mini-date.  We stopped by Cassie’s Frozen Yogurt and…..YUM!  You absolutely MUST try it.

Maternity photos at Grapevine Train Museum by Plano Photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterest

Maternity photos at Grapevine Train Museum by Plano Photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterest

Maternity photos at Grapevine Train Museum by Plano Photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterest

Maternity photos at Grapevine Train Museum by Plano Photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterestMy view on the left and Saylor’s on the right……..He totally wins. 😉

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Maternity photos at Historic Downtown Grapevien by Plano Photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterest

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It’s that time of year.  You know, when your calendar looks like a preschooler went to town on it with a box of crayolas.  What?  You don’t color code your calendar?  How do you determine the “hat” you are supposed to be wearing when you are at the meeting/location/or car pool lane that your calendar tells you to be at?  I use RED for client scheduling and right now my calendar looks a bit like that English term paper I wrote an hour before it was due when I was a Sophomore in college.  Almost every day has a meeting or shoot scheduled.  Boy am I am looking forward to Thanksgiving!

Saturday, we got to take a bit of a break from the crazy calendar scheduling and shot a family session in downtown McKinney.  It was actually relaxing!  This family was so laid back and easy going that they made our job a breeze.  We hung out in Downtown McKinney and got some awesome photos!  The kids were sweet and as you can see SUPER photogenic.  I love the outfits they chose and was told that they picked their outfits to coordinate with the decor in their home.  I see a beautiful framed wall gallery in their future!

modern family photos in historic downtown McKinney by Plano Photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterest

modern family photos in historic downtown McKinney by Plano Photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterest

modern family photos in historic downtown McKinney by Plano Photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterest

modern family photos in historic downtown McKinney by Plano Photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterest

modern family photos in historic downtown McKinney by Plano Photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterest

modern family photos in historic downtown McKinney by Plano Photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterest

modern family photos in historic downtown McKinney by Plano Photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterest

After this session Saylor and I headed over to Grapevine for a really special maternity session.  Look for those photos coming soon!  You might even recognize the couple. 😉  Back to scheduling…………….

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  • MARIE YANG

    Dear Pete and Stephanie,

    I just love these pictures, everyone looks great. Lizzy and Sammy are getting bigger and bigger and I love the picture of you and Stephanie, Pete you looked so passionate!!!
    Enjoy your upcoming holidays!!!!

  • MARIE YANG

    Pete and Stephanie,

    Please hug Lizzy and Sammy for me, the notes I received from them are so precious, please thank them for you and thank you for raising such beautiful children!!!!!

  • Anthony Lo

    Dear Uncle Pete and Aunt Stephanie,

    I cannot believe how Lizzy and Sammy have grown so much since the last time I saw them. You guys look so happy together. I hope you guys have a wonderful Thanksgiving as well as the following holidays to come. Hopefully I can find the time and save enough money to come visit you guys.

    Much Love,
    Anthony Lo

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I love when couples set aside time to celebrate their love!  Starla and Michael scheduled their session way back in the summer and we have been eagerly anticipating it ever since!  Despite the terrible traffic on Friday that ALMOST made us miss the setting sun we got some terrific photos of these two!  They aren’t a newly engaged couple, as a matter of fact they have been married for almost 1o years!  Way to go.  It is so important that they took the time out to get photos of themselves together.  We planned the session based on some of their favorite things, art and going to old movies at the Inwood.  I think they chose the perfect locations!

Dallas couple photos near Dallas Museum of Art by Texas photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterest

Dallas couple photos near Dallas Museum of Art by Texas photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterest

Dallas couple photos near Dallas Museum of Art by Texas photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterest

Dallas couple photos near Dallas Museum of Art by Texas photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterestLove these last two!  I may have gotten in the way of a car or two to get these, but it was TOTALLY worth it. 😉

Dallas couple photos near Inwood Theatre by Texas photographers Cindy and SaylorP I N this to pinterest

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