“These pictures are great…looking forward to seeing the rest of them! You are soooo talented and we had so much fun with you! Thank you for the thoughtful blog posting…you are a sweetheart! Looking forward to our big day in March and happy you are a part of it. “

As is so often the case with most blog postings, I have to start on the topic of weather. I know – it’s almost ad nauseum – but would you believe. Of all days for torrential downpour. Mother nature chose a day that I procured vintage furniture from Georgetown for the should-have-been outdoor half of an engagement session.

Kif and I met over coffee and the relationship budded over Kendra Scott jewelry and Michael Kors shoes {though not generally given to cliche, I must say this relationship was one made in heaven}. We sat at Lola Savannah and after talking at length about the big day and about ourselves, she decided to book me on the spot. We would later run into each other at a birthday party and then meet for engagement photos on the fifth anniversary of their meeting. It also happened to be UT vs OU game day and let me tell you after the woe that was the Red River Shoot Out, this was just the “whoa” Austin needed.

Matt and Kif – I cannot put into words how excited I am to be a part of something this wonderful. You guys are fabulous and I am thrilled to be documenting the lives of two people who are beautiful both together and individually.

Looking forward to your wedding day!
xo, Z

Jewelry by {my favorite!!} Kendra Scott

Hair by bloAustin

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Literally, I mean, and figuratively –  Liz and Brian are too cool and hot for Texas. Unless you’ve been napping under a rock or busy following Kim K’s Un-Royal Wedding {did I just give away my celebrity gossip know how??} you, too, have been dying for cool in any shape or form in these parts all June, July, August and September long. As luck would have it, a cold front {read: high 80’s} came through and brought on pleasing lighting and strong 3mph winds for a fun-filled engagement session.

Liz and I had been exchanging emails for a about a week or two leading up to the shoot, carefully planning location and wardrobe, so when we met in the hotel lobby I greeted her with a big, unabashed hug. We began shooting almost immediately and as evidenced by the stunning photos below she was a natural in front of my camera. Sometimes grooms need guidance on posing, smiling, and relaxing the face more than brides do. Such was not the case with Brian. He was easy going and laid back. It was quite evident he was comfortable with a camera document their love story while he naturally doted on his beautiful fiance.

Thank you Liz and Brian for the opportunity and for taking the time from your graduate studies to let me do what I love!

xo, Z

Hair by Ricky Hodge Salon
Makeup by Mirror Mirror

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Human alarms don’t believe in weekends. And they she expects no less, spare no mercy when the husband is away. I attempted to hit the snooze at 5:00AM by putting her in my bed then I was abruptly roused from sleep when I overheard her in the bathroom using the only available light for reading. I think that act officially stripped me from “Mother of the Year”.

Nothing gets between my baby and her books. Or me and my baby. Not even sleep! We did what girls do at 5:00AM; we hung out. She eventually succumbed to tiredness and I snuck in a little work before the YWA breakfast followed by another downtown engagement session later today. Cannot wait!!

Speaking of early mornings and Austin engagement sessions, I met this fun, adorable, vivacious couple on a very early morning several days ago. I have known Sang and Jessi for quite some time but I never got to really hang out with them until recently. So glad I did. Super delightful couple. No caffeine required.

Have a wonderful weekend! I hope it is full of rest.

xo Zzzz’s

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