I had the wonderful opportunity to shoot 2nd for Greg Owens Photography .

The couple: Jennifer and JD.  She is stunning good looking and JD has the smooth topside working so you know he is cool.

The location: Little Rock, Arkansas.  We did some shooting in front of the capital on the steps, which was very cool.

The reception was held at the Historic Union Station provide by Next Level Events . The reception was very nice with plenty of room and amenities.  They provide everything except the cake.  They are a good vendor to work with.

Jennifer & JD had a great wedding planned out.  A rehearsal dinner on the Arkansas Queen river boat.  Pictures on the capital steps and finish up at the historical Union train station.

Here are some of my favorites……

Aileen and i have been trying to get together to shoot some Quinceanera dress shots for the better part of a year.  Finally, we met in downtown Dallas on a Saturday morning.  There where a few nerves and awkward moments … but then we started working the downtown…

This shooting session was geared to bring a more modern approach to quincearnera images.  I wanted to take the quinceanera out of the gardens and put her in a downtown setting.  Add a little fashion angles – looks to help present a fresh fun look.

As you can see, Aileen can hold her own as a model. Hopefully we will have another shooting session …. Hint (c:~

Thanks to mom for waiting and lending a helping hand when needed.

lets go take a look ….. mom – dad are you sitting down?  Your girl looks fantastic and will probably surprise you….

Here is Aileen…..

Here are a few of my favorites from Amanda & Matthews wedding….

I was shooting 2nd with Robin of Robin Sherman Photography.

To see all of the photos with the ability to purchase prints visit http://robinshermanphotography.smugmug.com/

You can also find Robin on Facebook under Robin Sherman Photography.

It was a pleasure to help capture Amanda & Matthews wedding.

Congrats Amanda & Matt!  Thanks for a fun afternoon-evening…..

I had the privilege to enjoy a private moment shooting with Kelly before she was wed to Kyle.  Here are a few of my favorite shots.

My partner, Tim from Bella Vie Cinematography had a wonderful time capturing the moments and sounds of Kelly’s & Kyle’s wedding.

The place: Norman Oklahoma.

I have to say what stuck out to me the most – that there where several moments through-out the day that where special;  The pastor was really good in his sermon, minutes before the wedding, the brides maids surrounded Kelly and said their prayers as a proud father held her hand, Kyle had the guys surround him in a moment of prayer several minutes later, a touching and really funny moment when Kyle tied his tongue about … well … the forth coming night!

One more moment, a special one for us photographers, is being apart of the ‘first view’.  It is a very special moment where the bride and groom can see each other for the first time but in private.  For me, I really like this tradition for it allows natural emotions to come out, the guy does not have to be strong and the bride can completely delve into the special attention from her soon-to-be-husband.

I would like to thank Diesy Photography for allowing us to tag a long and work this wedding with them.

Wedding Ceremony: Embassy Suites

….and now the wedding day:



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There has been a lot going on for Mark Arnold FOTO in May.

I should have pictures from several weddings.  One wedding was a to support a rockin’ shooter out of the bay area.  Yes, the San Francisco area.

The Shooter is none other than Sam Hassas.  He is a top flight wedding shooter.  I was glad to help a fellow shooter in need.  His flights from San Francisco where cancelled do to weather in Dallas metroplex (Friday – 14th. ).  He asked for help on the forum we both visit and i gladdy volunteered.

I rolled into Forth Worth to help his 2nd shooter Kurtis.  We started shooting the getting ready shots and detail shoots by 11am.

Sam made it about an hour before the wedding started.   It was a blast to watch a craftsmen or ‘creative beast’ at work.  By creative beast i mean the talent, the ability to ‘see’ creatively, his good nature and all out enthusiasm with the clients/guest.

I will post some shots from the wedding in the next couple of days.

A couple of weekends ago, I was up in Oklahoma again to shoot shots for my video partner.  This wedding was in Norman, Ok.  Timmy, my partner and i had a blast with Kelly and Kyle.  pictures will be forthcoming.

I have several more weddings scheduled  in the next couple of weeks.  So stop and see the fun and the gorgeous brides.

….Mark

I would like to introduce Andrea & Steve…… there are quite the fun couple.

Before we go any further, I was there helping my partner Tim with some cinematography footage.

The main photographer was Deisy from Deisy Photography in Oklahoma City.  We all had a blast capturing and creating some fantastic images from this wedding.

For me, i had my first bride waring a birdcage veil  headpiece.  Andrea wore the veil regally.  The veil fit her personality.

The wedding was in Washington, Oklahoma, southwest of Norman.

Here are some of my favorite images:

…..Mark

So on Monday, 4/12/2010 @ 12:54pm – right after lunch – Brianna Stephanie joined the Arnold family.
without further a due ….. Brianna:

-Mark

Easter 2010: One of the fun parts of being a Professional Photographer – at least part time – is giving back through photography.

This is such a day, shooting kids at church during Easter.  It was a fun morning watching kids scurry about looking for eggs and candy.

While i can’t post the images of the kids, i can post some of shots of the hidden eggs.

This is also the first photo session with the Canon 7D.  What an amazing camera.  check for your self – there is very little post processing on these images.

-Mark

Welcome Donna.

I have incorporated Donna’s work on the Mark Arnold FOTO website.  Check it out!

Donna is a water color artist.  She brings a unique perspective to simple, comfortable, everyday settings.

I can not do her justice explaining her style.  Donna explores Nautical, Floral, Nature and Abstract subject matter.

Always upbeat with a smile, you will get a sense of life through her paintings.

Prints and Originals available.  Donna can be commissioned for small originals to complete wall murals.

Okay, Donna is also my Mom.  Go Mom.  Really, go check out her work and see for yourself.

-Mark