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Erica + Chris | Austin Engagement Photographer

There are few things I love hearing more before a session than ‘Oh we’re really awkward in front of the camera.’ First of all, because the ones that say it NEVER are! Second of all, I love proving people wrong and showing them how fun an engagement session can be. Erica and Chris are both PhD candidates and I can add them to my long list of crazy smart and accomplished clients. I can’t wait to see what they do after graduation next spring, because I’m sure it’ll be amazing. Look for them to change the world starting in 2011!

These two were great allies in planning their session with me. They really wanted to make their session about THEM and not the background or location or styling. I can’t argue with that. I loved getting the chance to know them better and hear all about the wedding plans at the Wildflower center next spring. Thanks so much to Bethany at 36th Street Events for sending these two my way.

Again, I’ve posted an extended cut over on the Shannon Cunningham Photography Facebook page. Check it out – leave them some love.

Austin engagement session in downtown Austin, the 2nd Street District and The Four Seasons. Shannon Cunningham is an Austin wedding photographer

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Jenny + Bryan: Austin Engagement Photographer

I normally don’t like to post long elaborate stories on the blog. I am a storyteller with images, not words. However, today, on Jenny and Bryan’s wedding day, I have a great story to tell you.

Jenny and Bryan met years ago at a swim meet. They were coaches for opposing teams. Later, when Bryan proposed at Portabla, they decided on an elopement in San Francisco – just the two of them. Word began to get out to family and friends, so they decided to enlarge it to a small wedding for about 30 people in San Francisco. Here’s where things get really good. Jenny had always wanted to be married at her parent’s house in Arizona, so without her knowing, Bryan and her family began planning a surprise wedding. The moms told Jenny that they would take care of all the arrangements in San Francisco – she just needed to show up in her dress. All the while, they were planning in Arizona.

The day arrived for them to leave and crafty Bryan had told Jenny that they had a layover in Phoenix. As they landed in Phoenix, Bryan had arranged it with the flight attendant to announce that all flights to San Francisco had been cancelled because Jenny and Bryan’s wedding for 150 of their closest friends and family would be taking place in Phoenix. At that moment, Bryan handed Jenny the wedding invitation (and man do I wish I could have been there to see it).

Jenny and Bryan, I hope you two have an amazing wedding day today. I can’t wait to see you for part two of our session and hear all the details!!

I also want to give BIG thanks to Cortney Zieke of BZ Events, who arranged this session for the two of them. Cortney and Jenny are friends from college. It’s always a big honor to have a friend, and wedding coordinator extraordinaire, trust you with their friends. I’m glad I could take care of them!

Also, MAJOR thanks toPortabla for letting us have the run of the place. Portabla is a very special place to Jenny and Bryan and the owners and chefs couldn’t have been nicer to us.

Shannon Cunningham is an Austin wedding photographer and big fan of awesome love stories and surprises.

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Chelsea + Jacob (+Burk) Austin Engagement Photography

A cutie bride, a smoldering groom and a crazy dog. Ummm…yes, please.

SUCH a fun morning with Chelsea, Jacob and Burk. We hit all sorts of spots in Austin and had a great time. I cannot wait for their April wedding at Vista West Ranch – it’s going to be so fun!!!

Shannon Cunningham is an Austin wedding photographer

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Austin Engagement Photographer: Sapna & Anuj

I have been looking forward to shooting Sapna and Anuj’s Engagement Portrait this past Sunday. They both recently moved to Seattle and we had a lot of fun talking about my old stomping grounds as we wandered around the UT campus, which is where they met.

They were up for anything! When I asked if they minded sitting on the ground, jumping off steps or sitting in a stairwell, the answer was always “No problem! We’ll do that!”. They are very much in love and I think it shows in the photos.

Thanks again you two – I had so much fun! On to pics!