Cindy and Saylor

Sally + Derek | Engaged! | Plano, Arbor Hills Engagement

Cindy Mills — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:46:49 +0000

Oh, I’m SOOOOO excited to share this session. These two are gorgeous! I mean it was almost impossible to take a bad photo of them. I’m not even joking!

We had such an amazing time with Sally and Derek at Arbor Hills in Plano on Saturday getting to know them and taking some engagement photos. The lovely couple will be tying the knot on September 20, just one day before Saylor and I celebrate our 11th wedding anniversary. Can’t think of a better couple to start celebrating that very special weekend with.

Rachel + DJ | Engaged! | Frisco Heritage Museum

Cindy Mills — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:49:23 +0000

One of my favorite things about an engagement session is that it gives us the chance to get to know our clients and hear their story. One of the coolest things I found out while chatting with Rachel is that the Mustang that they brought along to the session has belonged to DJ since high school and that it is a big part of their history. Actually, their story is very similar to Saylor and I in that they were friends for a while, reconnected after some time and then began dating. She said it was one of the reasons that made her call us. I just LOVE that!! Connections. Similar things that we can find in others and their relationships that give us a special connection. It’s why I love talking with people and why I ask so many annoying questions. I’m not nosy (well, maybe just a little bit) but just that I’m searching for what will connect us. Thanks for sharing with us Rachel and DJ! We can’t wait until your wedding in November.

The Importance of the Tangible: aka Get those photos off your hard drive and onto your walls!

Cindy Mills — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:00:43 +0000

Digital photography is awesome! I love it. The instant access to photos is nothing short of a miracle in my eyes. Don’t even get me started on the wonders of Instagram!! The only sad thing is that the intangibility of digital photos. You took the photo, you downloaded the photo, you Facebooked, Tweeted and Instagramed the photo, but then what? Sure, your legions of followers commented and “liked” it, but what about your children and while we’re at it, WHAT about your grandchildren and your GREAT GRANDCHILDREN? How will they ever get to see those photos? If your photos only exist in the digital realm and you never actually print them you have taken away from your descendents the chance at one of my favorite activities, discovering a treasure. Oh, you don’t know what I’m talking about? You know, you’re going through a box from grandma’s garage and you come across a photo of your grandmother as a baby and on the back is penned (in your Great-grandmother’s handwriting) “Sally–8 months old, 1932″ GASP, you have found a treasure. Bonus treasure if she looks exactly like your own child. THAT is powerful stuff as far as I’m concerned.

So, now you know my motivation behind why I do what I do. Photos. They connect us with the past AND the future. Of course, only if you print them, and put them in an album or frame them or hang them as artwork in your home.

We get it. We know it’s overwhelming. What size? Where should I display it? A photo wall? What do you mean, Cropping? AHHHHHHH, I’ll just do it tomorrow. So, we have removed this obstacle for our clients. We come to your home and show you the possibilities and take away the confusion. Easy peasy! I’d love to share with you what we created recently for a client………

The Folkes family. This lovely couple was wed a few years ago and they didn’t have any wedding photos taken as they tied the knot at the justice of the peace. I think they definitely deserved to have an heirloom photo for their home, don’t you?! We discussed a couple of different options and these were their favorite mockups:

The finished product installed in their home by yours truly.

This photo installation was a collaboration between us and our client and was truly a labor of love. I’m SO, SO proud of this service we offer and hope to help many clients in the future create those tangible heirlooms that can be passed down from generation to generation.

Cindy & Saylor: In the Press

Cindy Mills — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:29:23 +0000

It’s always thrilling to receive complements on our work. However, I begin to think that it doesn’t matter what I do my MOM is always going to have nice things to say. Love you mom!! What can I say? She’s proud of me and I love her for it!! However, there is whole different kind of excitement when our work is met with approval by others in the wedding/photography industry. I am SO proud and excited to share some of the places we have been featured recently.

First up, is perhaps the MOST exciting! One of our images was chosen for a cover of The Texas Wedding Guide. It is a bit surreal to see a photo I took on the cover of a magazine that is for sale at Barnes and Noble! Seriously, I wish I could send a copy to my college photography teacher. She would be happy because it’s not of a person and her advice to me was that I needed to take less photos of people. ?????? Whatever, that meant. Apparently, she was not aware of the importance of photos as heirlooms or that documenting the lives of people was just as important (more so) than landscapes, but WHAT-EVER. LOL! Back to the topic at hand.

We were also blessed to have Lesli and Brett’s wedding story featured in this issue. Make sure to pick up a copy or ask me, I have plenty!!

Next, we had an image in the V5 5th anniversary issue of Southern Weddings. This is my personal favorite wedding mag and it was a huge goal of mine to have an image included in this magazine at some point. I’m VERY excited about this one. Yes, that is the same gorgeous bouquet as above. Thanks Torin for having such fabulous taste! By the way, her bouquet was from Market Street which proves that you don’t have to spend a lot to have beautiful flowers for your wedding.

Speaking of Torin and Travis’s wedding……they were also featured on the lovely wedding blog, Every Last Detail.

We were excited to also be included in Every Last Detail’s Best of 2012: Vintage Weddings.

Annnnd, Lesli and Brett’s gorgeous wedding at the Gaylord Texas can be seen on Society Bride.

It’s been an excited few months and we have some more features coming up soon. Thanks to all our wonderful clients, friends and families for all your encouragement and support. We couldn’t have done it without you.

Jacklyn + Ronnie | Stockyard Station Wedding | Ft Worth Wedding Photography

Cindy Mills — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:05:36 +0000

Last Saturday the Stockyards in Ft. Worth was packed. It just happened to be one of the busiest weekends of the year! As we arrived at the Stockyards Hotel the streets were already packed with people waiting for the St. Patrick’s day parade to start. Somewhere among the madness two people were preparing to start their lives together. It was the perfect day (wind and all) and we were honored to be there to capture it for two of the sweetest and most genuine clients we have worked with thus far. Jacklyn and Ronnie, thank you for taking the time to make Saylor and I feel appreciated and allowing us into your circle of friends. You guys are awesome!

Just a side note. I just want you know that Jacklyn made all of the details herself. She did all of the planning and I was extremely impressed. Jacklyn, you are super talented!

For example, Jacklyn made her bouquet AND her bridesmaids bouquets. Including each handmade flower.

They did the invitations themselves. Impressive, no?!

I just have to mention that the thoughtfulness of this boutonniere is so sweet. This is Ronnie’s boutonniere. Jacklyn wore a necklace with a lock on it. He literally had the key to her heart. AWWWWWWWWW!!!!!! LOVE!

These spurs were a gift from the mother of the bride. She had them custom made with their wedding logo on the side. So, awesome!

Don’t even get me started on these flasks. WOW!

LOVE this one of them walking to take portraits with their families.

The table centerpieces were gorgeous.

Ronnie hadn’t seen his cake beforehand so it was a big surprise for him. He had requested sprinkles so Jacklyn included a small patch of sprinkles. SO, cute. He was really surprised and I just love these photos of his reaction!!!

The bride had a long time friend’s band come play and they were AMAZING!!!!! Gary Kyle, you guys rocked!!!

Last dance of the night………

Congratulations Jacklyn and Ronnie!

Jacklyn | Southfork | Bridal Session

Cindy Mills — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:00:25 +0000

Jacklyn’s bridal session at Southfork (yes, THAT Southfork) was……eventful. It was definitely a shoot that I will never forget. But, that’s a story better left for the bride to tell so on with sharing her gorgeous bridal portraits!!!

I loved these of her reflection in the mirror. These were taken in JR’s bedroom. I kept waiting for him to come up the stairs. I also couldn’t help but think about what a kick my grandpa would get out of me photographing someone at Southfork. He was a BIG Dallas fan.

We had beautiful skies right at the sun began to set. I couldn’t have ordered a more beautiful sky!

The next one……FAVORITE!!!!!!!!!

Jacklyn, you have been such a pleasure to work with! You are beautiful inside and out. Come back in a few days and see the wedding. Here’s a hint, it’s pretty amazing!

Jacklyn and Ronnie | Stockyard Station, Ft. Worth | Sneak Peek

Cindy Mills — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:44:02 +0000

We had a fabulous time at Jacklyn and Ronnie’s rustic, romantic, Texas wedding at Stockyard Station in Fort Worth on Saturday. I’m still downloading their images and I just HAD to stop and share a quick sneak peek with you guys. The details that Jacklyn dreamed up where so incredibly beautiful! I practically squealed when I walked into the reception room. The thought, care and LOVE put into all the handmade details was gorgeous!! Of course, this is just supposed to be a quick little peek so I can’t reveal everything just yet. However, check back in a few days to see Jacklyn’s bridal portraits and then as the week closes I’ll have a full blog post for you of this lovely southern affair. Get ‘yer boots on ’cause it’s gonna be a doozy!!

Melanie + Gabe:: Engaged! | Winspear Opera House

Cindy Mills — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:04:04 +0000

This is a really special blog post for me. This is my very good friend Melanie and her man Gabe. Melanie and I have been friends for about a year. She is that kind of friend that God sends your way when he knows you need one. My friendship with Melanie has been a true blessing over the past year. I was so honored when she decided to hire us to document their wedding. I am so, so, so excited about it and know it’s going to be a gorgeous event, because clearly these two have GOOD taste.

When you are trying to schedule a photo session outdoors during the winter in Texas you know you are going to have some issues. We had to reshedule Mel & Gabe’s engagement shoot 3 times because of weather and wouldn’t you know it the threat of rain was pretty serious on this day too, but we decided to go for it and I’m SO glad we did. The light was soft and pretty and beautiful!

We started out at The Winspear Opera House reflecting pool for some dressy, modern shots and then headed to my top secret woodsy location for some cuddly, cozy casual shots. I love both looks, but my favorite part of the shoot was at the end with the sound of water rolling by in the creek. It was relaxing and cozy and they looked like a Ralph Lauren ad. LOVE! Dressy, Modern + Cozy, Casual Engagement session= Mission Accomplished.

Mary Jo + Louis | Married!! | Four Seasons Dallas

Cindy Mills — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 20:13:32 +0000

Mary Jo and Louis wed at the beautiful Four Seasons in Los Colinas. It was one of the last unseasonably warm days of this winter and it was an absolutely beautiful day!! It was a relaxed, laid back day and I loved how involved their sweet family was in the whole occasion. Their two daughters made the most beautiful flower girls. It was a great way to wrap up our last wedding of 2012!!

I loved these sweet girls watching from the sidelines!!

Their wedding ceremony was on the first night of Hanukkah. This was a first for us and we really enjoyed being able to photograph this special wedding ceremony.

Then the party started!!!

These girls are the same age as our daughter and they were an absolute BLAST!!! Louis is a great Dad, and it was fun to watch him entertain the girls!LOVE this next photo. The dancing was so much fun!

Congratulations Mary Jo and Louis!!!

Plano East Senior Portraits | Sarah Sr. 2013

Cindy Mills — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:16:37 +0000

I got to spend a fun afternoon with Sarah and her mom last Sunday getting some Senior portraits for this fun Plano East Senior. Sarah requested a fall look with red and yellow leaves and I think we found the perfect location for her Senior portraits. Shhhh, it’s a secret location, but I’ll share it with you if you want to take some rustic photos on the creek. Thanks Sarah, you ROCKED your photos!!!