The Carroll Family

Speaking of Los Rios Country Club...

Remember a wedding I did there last August?  You know, the one with the adorable ring bearer and awesome wedding party?  Well they called me again to take their family photos and I couldn't resist!  I absolutely love this family!

You can just see their love for each other in every photo.  So beautiful!  Autumn is April's daughter, Sean is Chris's son, and Matthew is their son together.  Sean just graduated high school... congrats to the grad!  

Autumn was loving the hiking trails at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve in Plano.  And Matthew's new favorite word was "SURPRISE!"  What a doll.

Thank you, Carroll family for always putting a smile on this photographer's face.

Sambola Wedding

Teresa and Walter discovered me through their venue, Los Rios Country Club, in Plano.  Thank you Los Rios for recommending me!  I love seeing couples like this, who have children already and have found love later in life.  It's so sweet to see you get your happy ever after.

Teresa has two daughters, who were also bridesmaids in the wedding.  And to make things even sweeter, they walked her down the isle!

Their unity candle was extra special with four candles, joining together as a family.

The ceremony was beyond sweet!  But this couple hired me because they like to be silly.  So bring on the silly!

What do you do if your groom is a police offer?  Bring out the handcuffs, of course!  They brought a whole new meaning to the term "ball and chain."

And let's face it, no wedding is complete without a dance circle!  Seriously... is this guy available to hire for anyone's wedding?  He was the life of the party.

Thanks, Teresa and Walter for including me on your big day!  I had a great time, and I hope you did too!

Erica Ille Photography

That's right, I have a new name!  After marrying the love of my life, Robbie, on April 26, 2014 I am now officially an Ille.

Which means, ELI Photography is also getting a new name... Erica Ille Photography!  Check out the new logo, and updated website as well.

So now that the craziness is over, expect a blog overload!  I've got the Sambola wedding pics, my cousin Shelby's Senior Pics, and The lovely Carroll family photos to add.  Check back soon!

Cruisin' with Ashley, Dillon, Blossom, and Olaf

Bring back the creative Ashley and Dillon, their two (yes, I said two) adorable Boxer puppies, and add some classic cars.  What do you get?  An amazing photo shoot!

Ashley and Dillon loved Blossom so much that they wanted to adopt a male Boxer so she'd have a playmate.  Meet Olaf!  He's ready to cruise right into your heart.

Seriously adorable.  And just when you thought it couldn't get any cuter... check out this doggie version of Bonnie and Clyde.

But the pups weren't the only cute thing around.  Ashley and Dillon got very cozy in the Bell Air.  Aren't they the sweetest?

Thanks Ashley and Dillon for including me in this great adventure!

Photos with Ashley, Dillon, and Blossom Rose

Last week I had the pleasure of taking photos for my florist friend, Ashley. Her business, The Shabby Rose, is based in McKinney, TX and she is amazing! Her and her boyfriend’s new puppy, appropriately named Blossom Rose, is The Shabby Rose’s new mascot.

This was one of the most fun photo shoots I have done!  Ashley loves vintage and shabby-chic things just as much as I do.  What better place to showcase her stuff than Arbor Hills Nature Reserve in Plano?  Her and her boyfriend, Dillon, are so cute together too.  I love seeing this amount of happiness on her face.  It’s adorable.

Fun fact: Blossom Rose was adopted from a Boxer rescue.  I think she found a great home!

Thanks, Ashley, for letting me a part of your lovely family.  I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors!  Check out The Shabby Rose.