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    My name is April Williams and I am based in the North Dallas, Texas area...Go COWBOYS! Yes, I am a die-hard Cowboys fan. I have 3 wonderful children. I have had a passion for photography for most of my life and have thoroughly enjoyed it as a profession.  It has been so fulfilling to work with my clients and truly being able to Capture Today's Moments for Tomorrow's Memories.

    I love being able to capture the various personalities that I am privileged to work with. My style is to capture your heart when you sit down to view your gallery. I am very relaxed on a shoot capturing not only a few posed images, but mostly candid, fun images.

    I would love for you to leave me a comment as every photographer thrives on hearing about their work. Have a wonderful day and I look forward to working with you.

Haley and Denys Crespo…August 6th, 2011

Haley and Denys were wed on August 6th at Old Red Museum in Dallas.  I have LOVED working with this couple over the past few months as they prepared for their wedding day. We captured their engagement pictures in downtown McKinney  and then Haley’s Bridals at Old Red earlier this year. She looked stunning in her gown from Mockingbird Bridal. Haley’s beautiful flowers were designed by Jessica’s Florist. They also provided catering and linens for her reception as well. Bar goods were provided by  DFW Lounge Rentals and her cake was beautifully made by Lakeview Bakery. I had a fantastic second shooter who is personal friends with the Bride, Kim Nielsen Photography. Last but not least, entertainment and lighting was rocked out by Colby Logan with Astounding Sounds.

One thing that I have always loved about Haley and Denys is that they are laughing together a lot which just shows their genuine happiness they have when they are together. Haley is just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside…a treasure that Denys will forever have. Denys…you aren’t so bad looking yourself!! LOL

You guys are awesome! We will have to do another boat ride sometime soon!! Have a great year. Love you both!

 

 

Haley (Kerby) Crespo

I had such a great time shooting Haley and Denys’ wedding this past Saturday. I can’t wait to share the images with everyone…but for today, I am excited to finally be able to share her Bridal images we captured back in May at the Old Red Courthouse in downtown Dallas. I had such a great time with Haley and her mom that day. We talked non-stop and had quite a few laughs…though I do think that Haley was quite ready to get out of the dress and out of the spotlight by the time we wrapped it all up! Haley is just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside and that’s what I love about her the most. Love her to death!!!!!

Julie and Blake…E-Session fun

I’m sad to say that I’m a bit behind on posting this E-session that we did last month!! Summer is a crazy busy time of year it seems!!

Anyway….Julie and Blake are due to wed on Oct 15th. We did their E-session at Wales Manor in McKinney. This was a fun venture in that we were able to sample some Texas made wines. Here are a few of my fav pictures from their session.

Looking forward to your wedding!!

Arlene…Malibu Model

Shana and Darrel…Tied the Knot on June 4, 2011

Shana and Darrel were married at the Marriott in the Legacy Towne Center. Big thanks to Astounding Sounds for all their entertainment. And special thank you to my dear friend Mallory Krieger for shooting this wedding with me. You know that I couldn’t have done it without you!!

This is a very special couple in more ways than one. There is so much to share about them, that I couldn’t even begin to get it all on this post along with the pictures. So let me start by telling you that they chose their wedding date to turn a heart breaking day into a joyful day. June 4th is the anniversary of Darrel’s mom’s passing. Though the toast from his brother was a tearful one, it was a special one. She will forever be remembered in their hearts and as his brother said, she would be so proud of Darrel and Shana and very happy for their new life they are starting together.

Another reason this couple is close to my heart is how they hired me. Instead of me telling the story, I asked Darrel to tell it in his own words….and here is what he sent to me:

“Shana met April at a Bridal Show in Frisco and I’m not sure what was said or done at the show but after spending hours at the show, multiple phone calls and recommendations for different vendors the only thing that was certain before the wedding was, “I want April.”    Now, I do know that Shana is a salesman’s dream so I just chalked it up to, well this April must be some salesperson.  Anyway, before I finally met April face to face, I had already said to myself, there is NO WAY I am going to hire this photographer.  I saw her website and just automatically assumed that she was way out of my budget.  What about just collecting pictures from the different disposable cameras on the tables?  Well thankfully Shana was able to explain that this is an investment and not a cookout.  In any case, during our meeting April was just so warm, welcoming and not pushy at all.  In fact, her attitude was more like, well this is what I do, I’m very good at what I do and I would love your business but you have options.  I didn’t want to admit it then but before long I felt the sincere, comfortable feeling that Shana was telling me about but I couldn’t let it show.  After the meeting, I went online and began looking for photographers that were $100 and less (I’m exaggerating but you get the point).  I told Shana that I think I found the photographer for us and it was at that point that the exorcist entered her body. She just didn’t say anything when I told her, for about a month.   At this point, I realize that not only was I sold on April’s spirit, energy and GREAT photography but if I still planned on marrying this lady, I need to make it work.  Long story short, I contacted April and we made it work.  We agreed to not tell Shana until the day of her bridals but April didn’t realize how bad I was catching it at home so I had to set up a meeting with “the photographer” ASAP.  We were to meet at the same place as we met April in the initial meeting to add salt to the wound.  So we walked in and sat waiting for “the photographer”.  As Shana and I were talking I just saw her face turn pale as if she saw a ghost.  In walks April and Shana didn’t know if she should start trying to explain why we were there or if she should ask April to help beat me down for not hiring her.  I then say, “Shana, meet our photographer”.  For the first time in 2 months, I got a REAL kiss.  It was a classic moment that I wish we could’ve caught on camera.  We didn’t get much business done because the 2 of them just vibed and in conversation April had already formatted how we would move forward.  Fast forward to our wedding day and our family and guest were all so impressed by the professionalism of April.  The photo sessions were pure comedy and April made what is normally a stressful day, a very fun, exciting day.  We have adopted April as our “cuzzin” so we look forward to seeing you at the next reunion April.”

How Darrel hired me is one of the greatest compliments ever! When Shana realized he had hired me, she hugged me so tight and her tears started. Such a heart warming experience for me. And yes, Darrel…you better believe that I’ll be at that reunion!! Love you guys!!

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