Baptism of Zayne Varghese...

Such a blessed occasion to photograph the baptism of sweet Zayne!  His parents and grandparents are some of the sweetest people I have the pleasure of worshiping with at Trinity!  We have been trying to arrange a photo session for a LONG time, but our schedules never worked out...so you can imagine my excitement when I finally got to take pictures of them at Zayne's baptism.  

What a beautiful ceremony it was, a room filled with near and dear ones as witnesses.  Even Zayne's uncle, Robin, came into town to be an integral part of the service.  It was such a great pleasure to witness one of my oldest Sunday School friends become a Godfather to his nephew.  

What a truly beautiful, family moment...his brother...her sisters....everyone loves those boys and will surely aid in leading them in God's love and knowledge!  

Enjoy your preview!  Thank you for letting me join you on this beautiful day!!

   

With many prayers,

Shiny

Senior beauty...

Easiest photo shoot ever....why?!  Because Stephanie brought her aunt, who happens to be MY bestie Jessie, and her sister Sarah, to be my assistants!  
I took the help....as if it was even necessary.  Look at her....Stephanie is practically flawless...and what posture!
Still...it was fun having Jess call out "Fifth position!!!"...not entirely sure what that meant...but Steph looks like such a lady in these pics...so Fifth position it is!!

Stephanie is actually the link that makes me and Jessie family...:)  and who DOESN'T like to be related to their bff?  It goes something like this...Jessie's husband is Stephanie's dad's brother and Stephanie's mom's mom is my dad's second cousin....which equals me and Jess being cousins...YAY!!!

Best part of this photoshoot....they brought me a Cherry Limeade from Sonic....(Jessie didn't know that it was my favorite drink..and there are practically 122,130 drink combo possibilities at Sonic...even my hubster of 10 years would probably have to call me...but not Jess)....
Poor Sarah had to lug around all our drinks and props...which made her the hero of this shoot!  For that, we snuck her in a few pics....they are so sweet!!

This was practically effortless on my part....I felt like we were just having a girl's night out...in the most enchanted location....let's do it again in two years for Sarah's Senior Shoot?! 

Thanks for opportunity!!  Enjoy your preview!!

Your aunty :),
Shiny

 

Merissa and Cayson Ray

One final mini shoot for the Christmas season....not gonna lie...I went out with a bang!   We totally skipped all formalities when we got together, cause she and I work together....and we had only a half hour before the rain dumped out on us. It was a last minute session, on a dreary, windy, overcast day.   But when you're as photogenic as these two...it obviously doesn't matter!  Her smile, his dimples....every shot was picture perfect! 
 
Enjoy your sneak peak! 

Two worlds collide,
Shiny

Philip Extended Family Session

I am probably the biggest fan of Anita's family.  
Her immediate family, her cousins and her extended family....not gonna lie...I secretly wish I was a part of them.  They are individually awesome....but together?  Mind blowing.
All this time, I figured Susheel was a lucky guy to have married her...and inherit them.  

And then a few days ago, I met HIS family...

What a great group the Philip's are!  Uncle and Aunty are so in love with their whole crew.  They were just tickled to have their little ones surrounding them.  Tom and Susan are raising the most incredible band of brothers I've met.  We all just hit it off so well...it must be because we are Ranny people.  I have YET to meet someone from Ranny, that I didn't like!

Philip family, thank you for the opportunity yet again to photograph your beautiful crew...what a truly special group you all are....the pleasure was all mine!  

Families matter,
Shiny

 

 

The Focke Family

The Focke family consists of a dad, mom and two boys...sound familiar?!  
Where it gets crazy is the fact that we live on the same street, in houses that have the SAME floor plan!!  (cue the Twilight Zone music)

What a pleasure it is to be neighbors with this family, icing on the cake was getting to take their photos!!   
Why are some people so photogenic?!   Lord have mercy, they made my job easy!

Enjoy your sneak peek!!

Remember to love thy neighbor,
Shiny

  

 

The Dosa Factory

Get ready Houstonians, the Dosa Factory is about to be here!!  So excited to be able to work behind the scenes as the final preparations are being made for the Grand Opening of the Dosa Factory on October 5!!  

As my very first food photography shoot, I must say, I think I could get used to this!!  What an awesome time we had deciding which lighting location would be best, which backgrounds would work, and of course, deciding which angle to capture the taste and texture of the food!  No posing of people or kids running out of the frame...a nice calm before the Christmas season storm!

Thank you, George, Niraj and Dhannya, for a fabulous opportunity!  So excited to show this city what is coming!   Not sure how it is possible, but every dish was even more delicious than what I captured....and these photos look beautifully tasty!!

And....let me just say, this was probably my favorite shoot I've ever done.  Why?  Because every. single. thing. that I took a photo of.....I ended up eating!!  

Dosa Factory...here's to a fabulous beginning in Houston!!  Cheers!

Meet me at the Dosa Factory,
Shiny

My flower girl is a woman now...

This week, my baby cousin starts college.  How did this happen?!  When did she grow up into this amazing woman?  I can hardly believe this day has arrived!  I remember it like yesterday, watching her walk down the aisle as my flower girl...dropping all the petals in her first three steps which wiped the smile off her face....but still doing the SLOWEST wedding march EVER!!  :) 

Silvy, you are the absolute light of our lives.  You have been such a joy to watch grow up, and you will never know what you mean to us.  You are the source of so many of my fondest memories.  And now, you are giving my boys the best childhood with all the love you show them, and for that I am forever grateful.

Silvy...please know how incredibly proud we are of you, and the woman you have become.  You are going to AMAZING at whatever you dream to be, we believe that with our whole heart.  And our prayer is that God will guide your feet in His direction and that you would continue to delight our world with your fearless spirit.  

Only a phone call away,
Shinychechi

Ashley and David's Engagment

What a dynamic couple these two make..I can't even imagine the blessing they will be once they officially join forces and get married next year!

Ashley and David are two of the kindest and most sincere young people I have met!  Such genuine love for God, and for each other.  And is it any wonder?  They hail from two amazing families who have been such an integral part of our church, I can't believe these two weren't betrothed to each other!

This engagement was truly a celebration of great things to come!  Apparently Ashley was the mastermind behind all the decor and creating ambiance....and David's family was so impressed by every detail, it was so sweet!  

David and Ashley, thank you for having me....and happy wedding planning!

I wanna trade smiles with this one....

Look how smitten she is....

can't wait to see these two tie the knot!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cheers!
Shiny