Austin Wedding and Portrait photographer, Amelia Tarbet. » Weddings http://ameliatarbetblog.com Austin Wedding Photographer Sat, 19 May 2012 02:06:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Katie and Joshua http://ameliatarbetblog.com/2012/04/katie-and-joshua/ http://ameliatarbetblog.com/2012/04/katie-and-joshua/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:35:53 +0000 Amelia http://ameliatarbetblog.com/?p=1551 If I had to say one thing about Katie and Joshua, it would be that they laugh a lot. Their laughs are contagious not only to each other, but to those around them also. Joshua makes Katie giggle, and Katie gives Joshua the biggest swoon-filled smile I’ve ever seen. It’s evident they adore being with each other, and laughter is going to be a key element of their long life together. Congrats to you both!





















































]]> http://ameliatarbetblog.com/2012/04/katie-and-joshua/feed/ 1 Best of 2011 http://ameliatarbetblog.com/2012/01/best-of-2011/ http://ameliatarbetblog.com/2012/01/best-of-2011/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:37:37 +0000 Amelia http://ameliatarbetblog.com/?p=1487 Wow! Going into my ninth year as a full-time wedding photographer, I can say without a doubt, that 2011 was the most exciting year for me. I photographed all sorts of weddings; from Katrina and Chris’ modern wedding at the W hotel, to Virgina and Chad’s traditional grand church wedding in Greece, and then back to my roots with Kathryn and Taylor’s grand rustic wedding in the Texas Hill Country. Just to name a few. A whirlwind it has been.

As I went through weddings I photographed last year to put together this collection, I was (and still am) overjoyed and so grateful to have been a part of these most fantastic client’s special days. I have always felt lucky to have such a range in clients. From super eclectic to more traditional, it’s so fulfilling as an artist to get to capture such a dynamic range in styles and personalities. The one constant with my clients is being told is that photography is really important to them. I recently received an email from a client who said, “I’ve been browsing through a lot photographer web sites and there’s just something so honest about your work. Your photos are personal, candid, and fresh They are timeless”.

I’ve had people make some really nice comments about my work over the years, but I’ve never heard anyone call my photography, “honest”. I cannot think of a greater compliment. Photography shouldn’t just be about the things in a photo, but a feeling. The photography that I appreciate the most is when it makes me feel a certain way. Photography that is created with emotion will never go out of style Period. Looking for light, composition and emotion is what makes an image meaningful, beautiful and long-lasting.

This is just a random sampling of all the things I have loved about this past year. Moments, beautiful flowers, portraits, great ceremony sites, and unique details to name a few. I also want to thank all the wonderful coordinators and vendors who have referred couples to me. 90% of my business is referral/word-of-mouth, and I can’t thank the amazing community of vendors that have supported me. It’s been an overwhelmingly fantastic year and I so appreciate my clients for choosing me to be the person to create images to last a lifetime.



Sam gets the award for “Best Reaction” to seeing his wife-to-be walk down the aisle.


I love how secluded and quite this image feels.

Yes, this church is nowhere around these parts.  This is from Virgina and Chad’s wedding in Greece.  Amazing old world beauty.





Sometimes, an image just has to be in black and white.  It just doesn’t look right any other way.  It’s all about the contrast and texture.

Four Seasons outdoor ceremony site over Town Lake.  One of my favorite ceremony sites in Austin.


Can we say P-R-E-T-T-Y??!!!

Cute flower girls.

Cute flower girls in action.


I absolutely love being able to capture these kinds of subtle looks between two newlyweds.


Fun engagement session with Katie and Josh at the Austin Executive airport.

I’m pretty obsessed with finding beautiful light.  This image might tell you why.




I almost put this adorable puppy in my camera bag and took him home.














One of my favorite venues, The Driskill.  One of my favorite cakes, from Tina and Kyle’s wedding.



This father’s smile was pretty contagious.

Another one of my favorite ceremony sites, the deck on the river at Old Glory Ranch in Wimberley.










My favorite dressed bridesmaids.  These dresses were all so super hip, and the colors worked beautifully together.







This leather wrap was going to be made into a wallet for Ben.

Candid moments like this make me so happy.











How gorgeous are these rings!!?

A last minute practice for their first dance.



A first glance with a surprise present at the end.




















Casey rocked this garter toss.
This look cracks me up.
The food at Barr Mansion=VERY yummy.





Love these peaches.

]]> http://ameliatarbetblog.com/2012/01/best-of-2011/feed/ 1 Elizabeth and Matt marry at Laguna Gloria http://ameliatarbetblog.com/2012/01/elizabeth-and-matt-marry-at-laguna-gloria/ http://ameliatarbetblog.com/2012/01/elizabeth-and-matt-marry-at-laguna-gloria/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:13:00 +0000 Amelia http://ameliatarbetblog.com/?p=1468



There’s nothing better than great light and a veil.
Sweet moment.







More great light.


Amazing set-up!




We scheduled to have a first glance, which was fantastic.  As usual, it allowed me way more time to get LOTS more photos of Elizabeth and Matt.  A great, romantic moment, that did not take away from seeing each other for the first time at the ceremony.























Sheer joy.

















It was Elizabeth’s birthday the day of her wedding.  Hence, the great cupcake birthday cake.












Wedding Coordinator- Something To Celebrate
Flowers: Petal Pushers
Lighting: Ilios Lighting
Caterer- Primize
Cake- Michelle’s Patisserie
Reception Music: London Calling

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Jame's and Louisa's Style Me Pretty Feature

]]> http://ameliatarbetblog.com/2011/12/featured-on-style-me-pretty-2/feed/ 0 Tina and Kyle marry at The Driskill http://ameliatarbetblog.com/2011/12/tina-and-kyle-marry-at-the-driskill/ http://ameliatarbetblog.com/2011/12/tina-and-kyle-marry-at-the-driskill/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:59:08 +0000 Amelia http://ameliatarbetblog.com/?p=1450 What a fantastic wedding Tina and Kyle had at The Driskill.  It was a true fusion of cultures and definitely a reflection of their unique style, from Kyle’s amazing Tommy Hilfiger three piece suit (I love it when guys wear these), to Tina’s gorgeous Amsale asymmetrical dress, to those adorable peachy-pink shoes by Butter.  They both then changed into traditional “han bok” outfits, which were so stunning!  See below for a list of all their top-notch vendors that made this a beautiful, sophisticated and creative wedding. Congrats to Tina and Kyle! Thanks for letting me be a part of your special day.







































































Coordinator: Barbara Hearne, Barbara’s Brides
Flowers: Bouquets of Austin
Lighting: FILO
Food & Cake: Driskill
Ceremony Music: Lake Austin Strings
Reception Music: Miles Barrington, Texas Pro DJ

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The detail work  in Erica’s dress was just incredible!




Amazing flowers by Rose Hip Flora.  This custom leather wrap is going to be made into a wallet for Ben.




I love it when couples do a first glance.  I get to spend a lot more time with Ben and Erica (which means more photos) and they were able to quickly get to their reception after the ceremony.

Ben had a little surprise for Erica….








I know I’ve posted this before, but I love this one so much, I’m posting it again!
















As always, some of my favorite candids come right after the ceremony.





I rarely say this, but these are really some of my favorite centerpieces of all time.  Roses, succulents, stones and sand (to name a few).  Simply gorgeous and totally unique.












This reception was a huge party with lots of craziness (just the way it should be).










This is what I call the, “Racing through the finish line” shot.  Congrats Erica and Ben.  You did it.


Coordinator- Aimee Villa with Lizze Belle Events
Flowers- Rose Hip Flora
Pastry- Mandola Italian Market
Catering- Circle C Catering
Band- Shakedown Band

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