He recently put out a field guide to lighting that I just purchased and thought I would share with anyone out there that isn't aware of it.  Can't wait to get my hands on it and start using it.

Click HERE to see his blog entry on this project of his.

They both decided to have a real Texas wedding on Laura's parent's ranch called "Graceland".  It was complete with bales of hay, Texas band, Shiner Bock, oak trees, and boots.  But Laura and Giles' exquisite style, influenced by their California lifestyle and international upbringing, really upped the ante for those prone to show their Texan roots on the big day.

One of the coolest things about the wedding day was when everyone at the ceremony sang "Love Me Do" by the Beatles.  It was funny and sweet at the same time.  Where the style really came through is with the suits that Giles' friends were wearing.  The hats, ties, shoes, and colors were all so awesome.  Everything about the day exuded effortless style with a Texas theme.  I'll never forget it.  

I am posting way too many pictures, but it's a wonderful story and it's worth hanging around to see.

Here is a picture of the Contax 645 followed by pictures I took with it.

photos by Hansel Dobbs Photography

The Team:

Debby Jewesson with Branching Out Events (floral)

Kelly Simants with Sweet Pea Events

Michelle Parks with Elle Parks Photography

Jennifer Claire of Memento Designs

Megan Chumlea at The Aldredge House

Cory from Cocktails & Caviar

and of course me, Hansel Dobbs Photography, behind the camera.  Enjoy the photographs and stay tuned for more.

Venue : Arlington Hall at Lee Park - Dallas, TX

Wedding Planner : Lauren Kelly Events

Florist : Rosetree Floral Design

Bakery : Frosted Art

You have to lend a minimum of $25, but along with a bunch of other people; these loans come together and the person is able to get their education.  Once they get that education they pay back the loan in full without any interest.  Then you can re-lend that money to someone else.  It's amazing the difference so little money can make and the coolest thing is that these students aren't looking for handouts; they just need the ability to borrow money, get their higher education, and then pay back the loans.  They need someone to trust them and their hard work since they don't have the credit history that most institutions require for such loans.

I'm glad to help as much as I can because I wouldn't have a college education if it weren't for total strangers trusting me and giving me a chance.

A couple of other websites doing similar things are Kiva and Wokai