Debra and Allen are Gettin' Hitched!

Debra and Allen. They're just cool people. Already Debra was speaking my language when she said she wanted something "different, fun, and sexy." Then I pull into their uber-hip downtown apartment building. Holy Cow. You know it's a cool place when there's art in the PARKING GARAGE! THEN, when I walked into their amazing apartment, I immediately see a gun, pepper spray, and other variously intimidating things casually strung over the kitchen counter. Oh, did I forget to mention that they're BOTH police officers?! Yep, a couple o' cops! Needless to say, I was a little starstruck. If you know me, you know I'm sort of a police groupie. I watch various Law & Order shows like they're going off the air soon, and hungrily gaze at Court TV (okay, Tru TV) as though someday, just maybe, my expertise will be requested in an attempt to solve a crime. Cold Case Files? Check. Cops? Since I was 5. My love for law enforcement even dates back to Real Stories of the Highway Patrol... you KNOW that's takin' it back to the old school! So anyways, Debra and Allen were so polite and nice and indulged me in all of my little groupie questions, none of which I'm sure were new to them. Yep, I was THAT person. But they were such INCREDIBLE sports, not just in answering all of my questions, but in being willing to try ANYTHING! We started out the session at their place, around the awesome building with it's infinity-edge pool deck overlooking downtown Dallas that made me feel like I was in a rap video... Then it started raining. No prob. We headed over to Hunt Oil. Yes, THE Hunt Oil. Security there is pretty tight, and photography isn't allowed, but when you're being escorted around by two po-pos, you can do pretty much whatever you want (plus, it's where they met, so there was some history with the staff!). Then, as we were coming through a door, we ran into Ray Hunt. Yes, THE Ray Hunt. Just working a little late, greeted us, acted like he wasn't worth billions of dollars... You know, a typical day for me. Psh!
Well, I've gone on and on about the adventures of the day, but I haven't said enough about what great, kind, hilarious people Debra and Allen are. Believe me when I tell you, these kids are in LOOOVE. They were so neat to watch interact. Between the two of them, I don't think there's a single life experience they haven't tried. They're exciting, loving, sweet, funny, thoughtful, oh-so-stylish... And did I mention troopers (no pun intended) about being up for anything? They jumped in the rain with nary a complaint. And there are a few photos that were just a bit too spicy for the blog!!! Now that you've read an article on me starting the Debra and Allen Fan Club, I'll exercise my right to remain silent (I slay me) and let you check out their sneak peek!!!

As usual, here's a favorite. Just one. I had so many favorites, I had to cut my blog list in HALF.
Check out that reflection!

Yowza! Whatcha gonna do when dey come for you?
FAVORITE!!!!!!!!!

Did I mention that we dodged death and DART trolleys?

Love it.

I just like graffiti. The irony never occurred to me until later.

Looks like a wallet to me!

WOW. ZERS.
Another fantastic reflection!

Fave. Duh.

Oh, I just love ALL of these!!!

Love 'em.

Hehe... Love it.
And the lady who came around the corner and said, "Oh, sorry..."

They're getting married on a Friday the 13th... I TOLD you they're cool!

I was feeling a bit avante garde that day.

Somebody call 911...

You died a little when you saw this, didn't you?
It's okay, I did, too.

Love it.

Super mega laser FAVORITE!!!
A little urban jungle, anyone?

An officer and a gentleman.

Debra and Allen, I had so much fun with you guys!!! Thank you so much! Not just for enduring my questions, requests, and cheesy police puns, but for the AWESOME session! I am so excited for your wedding! It is so easy to see how much you love each other. You are such great people... and I'm MORE than a little excited about your bridal session, Debra! Thank you, THANK you for letting me be a part of this huge and special time in your lives, and congratulations a million more times!!!

For everyone else reading this, let me just throw some tidbits out there: I am BUSY. This is not a complaint, but a praise! I love this work! God has absolutely blessed this little business. I'm just giving everyone a heads-up that if you want to get some photos for your Christmas cards, I'm booking up QUICKLY, and available weekends are QUITE rare already. I am available for some weekdays. So if you're planning on having a session between now and, well, hopefully a decent time before Christmas, email me NOW and get your name on the books. Christmas cards, brag books, photo gifts... You know you need 'em, so go ahead and plan 'em! Also, I'm to the fever-pitch-point of busy-ness that I won't be able to put everyone up on the blog, at least not near the time of their sessions. My first priority is to get YOU your photos, so the blog will have to take a backseat here and there when I'm in a whirlwind of fulfilling orders. Don't worry, I'll still update and upload and talk WAY too much, just don't get your feelings hurt if it takes a few extra weeks before you see your own smiling face on here!!!
Thank you to everyone who has helped this become what it has!!! And don't forget to book NOW for your Holiday sessions!