Fast forward a few weeks and a lot of research in finding my own photographer for our Texas wedding. I was finding photographers that I loved but non in my price range. While I FULLY believe that a stellar photographer is worth the investment, I do have a budget that I'm sticking to. After talking with Pierre, I realized that we really could make things work with him traveling to Brenham and stay within budget, I did a happy dance!
A few weeks after our engagement, we met up with Pierre at Stone Brewery and World Bistro to take engagement photos. I wanted a location that was unique but also represented something that Connor and I enjoy together, craft beer. With a Texas wedding, it was important to me to represent California in a big way and Stone Beer is certainly a huge part of Souther California Beer culture.
Connor and I were both nervous but we jumped right in with private access to the actual brewery floor!! (Side note: there was an extra charge by the brewery but we all agree that it was totally worth it! We had an employee follow us around but not bother us and we got to roam around and as long as we weren't touching stuff, it was like a playground for adults.) After about 45 minutes in the brewery we were thirsty so of course, it was time for a beer break! We both enjoyed hanging out with Pierre, learning more about him and his background and (hopefully) he was able to get to know us a little better as well.
(top L to bottom R) Making googly eyes in front of barrel aging beers, hanging out in an empty 18 wheeler ready to be loaded, playing with mini kegs, sneaking behind the kegs for a kiss. |
Can we talk about those doors behind us? So much pretty!! And the little secret garden path? So sweet!! |
Once again, it was time for a beer break (can you sense a trend here??) and setting up the shots for our Save the Dates! Before coming out to San Diego, I created pint glasses with "Connor and Megan are getting married" and "November Sixteenth Twenty Thirteen" etched into them. It is a delicate but not difficult process but I LOVE how they turned out! We poured our beer into the glasses and Pierre found the perfect backdrop right behind our table. I love how the idea worked out and now we have custom glasses to commemorate the day!!
The sun finally went down and our day was nearly over but Pierre pulled out a great surprise...like any good photographer, he just happened to have a stash of sparklers with him!! Since I was little, I've LOVED sparklers, all the pretty sparkly light without all of the big boom of regular fireworks. We finished our session with sparkler writing and I love how they turned out.
I really couldn't have asked for a better experience and better photos. They are unique and fun and so very 'us'! I'm looking forward to seeing Pierre in a few months at my roommates wedding and again when he joins us in Texas in November!!!
You can see more of his work HERE!
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