Marcus + Bekah Engaged

It all started with a bike ride over the dam at joe pool lake, romance that is. Marcus asked Bekah to take a ride with him and she's never left his side since. These two are over the top in love and it's contagious!! This past November Marcus asked Bekah to take a bike ride again... but this time outlined in chalk were the surprise words "will you marry me?" How could she say no? 

We had a blast hanging out with Marcus and Bekah last week in Ft. Worth, and we can't wait until their July wedding!

gosh Bekah, you're stunning!

I told you... it was contagious! kisses and giggles all afternoon!

this series makes me smile!!

he's SO in to her... I love it!

OMG, we were not short of laughs!

hott!

a fav for sure!

AYKM??

it took a little work, but we got a serious face that's to die for!

mmmm... sushi!

FAVORITE!

FAVORITE #2... way to climb in that alley and work it out!!

Thanks for a rad afternoon!

Mexico Part II: The Resort

Here are some more pics of us on vacation... can we start planning another trip already??

on the plane, can't wait!!

OMG, OUR FAVORITE!!!!!

Dad & Mom after breakfast... 

in front of the theater on our way to the beach!

palm trees, I swoon!

I love this guy!

me... mom snagged this shot!

after a little beach soccer.... more soccer pics on fb.

hahaha!

mom & dad celebrating 30 years!!

love this one!

A-MA-ZING! 

Check out facebook for more vacation shots!!

Snead Family

I met the Snead family back in August, both Katelyn and Joel were in Brittni & McCauley's wedding. So, naturally I was excited when Katelyn contacted me last fall about family photos! I knew that they would be a blast to work with and be up for anything. Who doesn't love a family shoot in Deep Ellum?

Thanks to Mike, Karen, Joel, and Katelyn for a fun Saturday morning filled with laughs!

Meet Katelyn, Karen, Mike, and Joel!

LOVE IT!

Gotta love parents that are still in love!!!

FAVORITE!

coffee break, heck yes!

Such a good lookin' family!

Another fav, just love the interaction here.... way to work it out!

Wow, you know me and lens flare -- LOVE IT!

brother and sister -- after a lot of laughs... this one makes me smile!

Mexico Part I: 5th Avenue

Finally... finally I'm back to blogging after a few crazy weeks. It all started off on Monday, March 2nd when "the recession" really hit home. I went in to work like any normal Monday and immediately realized something was wrong. Things had been tense around the office -- I'm sure many of you have felt this in your work place as well -- but I had remained optimistic. This morning something was strangely different. Around 9:30 I was informed that it was "black Monday." It was my last day at Korn/Ferry. It was a bittersweet day, I liked my job, my friends, even my boss... but as you know photography is my passion! So, it's official... I'm a full time photographer!!

We started off my new adventure with a week long trip to Mexico. My Mom, Dad, Beto and I had planned this trip during the holidays and it was the perfect time to getaway! We enjoyed 7 nights at Barcelo, an all inclusive resort. The weather was perfect except one rainy day, and the time spent with family will be cherished for years to come. I am so thankful for our week away... our week together!!

For blog part I of our trip I thought I would share a few shots from our trip to 5th Avenue in Playa. Enjoy!

Yum! Who doesn't love a little fresh fruit??

It's a tough decision, but someone had to make it...

Mango and Coconut, dang good, did not disappoint!

Haha, I love this shot! Beto hasn't owned a pair of sunglasses since he was like 13 or something... He finally found a pair that fit! Gotta love some purple Prada's. Notice all of us in the shot? :)

I love all the color!

No explanation needed!!

Resort food isn't exactly the real deal we crave... so we HAD to stop and get tacos. mmmm... pastor, my fav!!

Pretty sure I need to blow this up and hang it in my office! I love the next series using this wall!!

Adding to the collection!

I want to go back!!

Check out facebook for more shots on 5th Aveune!!

My First Vlog!!

Hello faithful blog readers!! For Beto's birthday I got him The Flip HD... so of course we had to test it out while planning his party! No frills on this one, but I promise... they will get better! Enjoy!


Home Made Pizzas with LindseyJoy from Lindsey Joy on Vimeo.

*edit: Pizza Crust Recipe

1 packet yeast

1 cup hot water (115 degrees)

2 Tbl. olive oil

3 Tbl. sugar

1 tsp. salt

1 egg

3 cups four

*I use a kitchen aid mixer, but can be done by hand.

Pour water into heated bowl and add yeast packet. Allow yeast to activate.

Stir in oil, egg, sugar, and salt.

Slowly add flour to mixer using bread attachment.

Knead in mixer or 5 minutes by hand.

Separate dough in to 4 pieces and roll out.

Allow 10 minutes to rise (I rarely do this, it is thin crust pizza anyway).

Bake for 8 minutes at 400 degrees (for crispier crust allow crust to slightly brown).

Remove from oven and top as desired.

Bake an additional 10 minutes at 450 degrees.

Enjoy!!