Dallas wedding photographers

Wedding Photography Pricing

George Troup Photography — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 07:00:36 +0000

Every wedding is different and so are the preferences of every bride and groom. Below are popular wedding photography packages that most of our couples selected. But we don’t want to offer a package that you don’t need, we would rather talk to you in person to create a customized package that will fit in your budget and needs.

Value Wedding Photography Package includes: $1,870

Complete wedding day coverage – no time limit
Two professional photographers
Unlimited number of images taken
Art images in black & white or in our special sepia tone
DVD with your fully edited images in beautiful wedding case
Personal copyright release for prints to the bride and groom
Special effects lighting
Private online gallery for viewing and professional prints ordering
Free archive for life – just in case you lose or damage your originals

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Enhanced Wedding Photography Package includes: $2,325

Complete wedding day coverage – no time limit
Two professional photographers
Unlimited number of images taken
Art images in black & white or in our special sepia tone
DVD with your fully edited images in beautiful wedding case
Personal copyright release for prints to the bride and groom
Special effects lighting
Private online gallery for viewing and professional prints ordering
Free archive for life – just in case you lose or damage your originals

Plus your choice of one of the following:

Bridal Session with about 30 beautiful retouched images on CD and 8 prints incl. one 16×20
Engagement Session with about 30 beautiful retouched images on CD and 8 prints incl. one 11×14

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Our Most Popular Wedding Package includes: $2,620

Complete wedding day coverage – no time limit
Two professional photographers
Unlimited number of images taken
Art images in black & white or in our special sepia tone
DVD with your fully edited images in beautiful wedding case
Personal copyright release for prints to the bride and groom
Special effects lighting
Private online gallery for viewing and professional prints ordering
Free archive for life – just in case you lose or damage your originals

Plus your choice of two of the following:

Bridal Session with about 30 beautiful retouched images on CD and 8 prints incl. one 16×20
Engagement Session with about 30 beautiful retouched images on CD and 8 prints incl. one 11×14
Beautifully designed 20 page wedding album with your choices of images

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Deluxe Wedding Photography Package includes: $2,980

Complete wedding day coverage – no time limit
Two professional photographers
Unlimited number of images taken
Art images in black & white or in our special sepia tone
DVD with your fully edited images in beautiful wedding case
Personal copyright release for prints to the bride and groom
Special effects lighting
Private online gallery for viewing and professional prints ordering
Free archive for life – just in case you lose or damage your originals
Bridal Session with about 30 beautiful retouched images on CD and 8 prints incl. one 16×20
Engagement Session with about 30 beautiful retouched images on CD and 8 prints incl. one 11×14
Beautifully designed 20 page wedding album with your choices of images

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We offer a variety of wedding albums including our masterpiece Italian Fine Art Wedding Book by GraphiStudio. The design of each album can be customized to client preferences. We will show you many different albums, art or story telling designs and discuss all pricing options in person.

Additional items can be added to your customized package. Please, contact us for prices.

Bridal Session – Engagement Session – Wedding Day Session – The Day After Session
Coffee Table Wedding Books with different style of covers and paper options
Flush Mount Albums with luster, linen or metallic prints
Italian Wedding Albums from GraphiStudio, made in Italy, with stunning layouts and art images
Wedding Photo Guest Books with your engagement pictures
Parent Albums – Mini Flush Mount Albums – Digital Proof Books – DVD Slide Show
Museum Wrap Mounted Canvas Prints
Save the Date Magnets

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Bridal Session Description
Beautiful, creative, unique and fun!
An outdoor photo session with unlimited different poses. Up to 2 hours on location with 2 photographers.
You will receive four 5×7, two 8×10, one 11×14 and one 16×20 print and about 30 retouched images on customized CD for social media share. Your bridal images will be posted on private web gallery for 30 days.

Engagement Session Description
Creative, romantic, unique and fun!
In studio or an outdoor photo session with unlimited different poses. Up to 2 hours on location with 2 photographers. You will receive four 5×7, two 8×10, one 11×14 print, one sheet of wallets and about 30 retouched images on customized CD for social media share. Your engagement images will be posted on private web gallery for 30 days.

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Wedding at CityPlace, Dallas Texas

George Troup Photography — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 23:24:11 +0000

Elizabeth and Kyle’s wedding at Cityplace, Dallas was really spectacular. The ceremony was on the 5th floor and the wedding reception one floor bellow, on 4th floor. We shoot already wedding for Elizabeth’s sister about 4 years ego so we knew some of her family and it was nice to see familiar faces. The performance of their DJ and musical genius Radu Cernat or “The Violin Guy” was absolutely amazing and we are sure that the wedding guest will remember Elizabeth and Kyle’s wedding forever. You can see a short video of this wedding on Radu Cernat home page theviolinguy.net

Wedding pictures from The Heights church Richardson

George Troup Photography — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:13:06 +0000

The wedding ceremony of Kristi and Brandon was at The Heights Baptist Church in Richardson. The Heights Baptist Church in Richardson has a beautiful wedding chapel that is traditional while still feeling modern. Kristi and Brandon choose The Atrium at the Granville Arts Center for their wedding reception. Stephanie Watkins from One Event Design did a teriffic job on the decoration and on the wedding day coordination.

Las Colinas Engagement Photo Session

George Troup Photography — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:24:08 +0000

The Canals at Las Colinas are one of our most popular places for engagement photo sessions. Our latest photo shoot in Las Colinas was with Ashleigh and Greg in the middle of February, right after Valentine’s Day and the romance was definitely in the air. But we had also lot of fun since they wanted to take couple of pictures with Ashleigh’s 2 dogs. They will use one of the picture with the dog for “save the date” cards.

Richardson Park Engagement Pictures

George Troup Photography — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:17:26 +0000

Fun, fun, fun. Lindsey and Bryan were such a great couple. The engagement session was in Richardson’s Galatyn Park and at surounding area. We spent about 2 1/2 hour just walking and shooting. They were so easy to work with.

Engagement Sessions in Dallas Arboretum

George Troup Photography — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 02:22:30 +0000

We have a several favorite locations for the engagement sessions in Dallas area.
One of them is Dallas Arboretum. No matter of the season, the garden is always beautiful, with plenty of opportunities for amazing shots.

The engagement photo session is an extra photo shoot for just the bride and groom before the wedding. Besides the great photographs that couple will get, the engagement session has a very practical purpose as well. It gives the bride and groom an opportunity to work together with us before the wedding day. The friendly atmosphere that is created during the photo shoot helps everyone feel more relaxed and comfortable with each other on the wedding day, and builds trust between us and the bride and groom.

The images from your engagement session can be also used for decoration at your wedding. You can entertain your guests with the slide show at your reception and the prints can be displayed at the tables. Rather than a regular guest book, you can opt to have a signature mat around the enlargement where guests can sign or have a customized wedding guest book with your engagement pictures.

Contemporary bridal photos in Dallas downtown

George Troup Photography — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:17:23 +0000

Congratulations to Elizabeth and Kyle, their wedding was on December 29, 2012 at Cityplace in Dallas and we can now share with you Elizabeth’s bridal session images. We went to different locations in downtown Dallas. Liz was absolutely stunning and very easy to work with.

Few Tips for Your Dallas Bridal Photo Session

George Troup Photography — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 23:53:22 +0000

Scheduling your bridal photo session is one of the most exciting times of your wedding day planning and preparation. Here are some great tips to have beautiful bridal portraits.

1. Choose a perfect location.
We have several unique locations in Dallas area for your bridal session what we will suggest but if you have location what has some special meaning to you, we are open to that as well. Most of our bridal sessions are done outdoor, so you need to have a weather season on mind as well. One of the most beautiful areas are Dallas Arboretum, Las Colinas Canals, downtown Dallas, The Harbor in Rockwall, or Old Red Courthouse.

2. Do a lot of hair and make-up trial.
Your bridal shoot is the real thing so make sure that you look your best. Practice different looks with your hair and make-up artist and see what fits you : hair-up or down, what shades of make-up to wear. Just do not overdo, let your happiness and natural beauty glow.

3. Be a pro in posing.
Weeks before the bridal shoot try practicing some poses in front of a whole-size mirror. Practice your half smile, full smile, dreamy looks. Of course we will have some great advices for you for posing, but if you know yourself well, you will be much more comfortable and it will shows in your photos.

4. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables and have a good rest the night before.
This will give that special glow in your skin and eyes for that perfect bridal shoot.

5. Stay away from stress.
Wedding preparations is indeed stressful with all the things you need to book and do but forget all of those in your bridal portraits so only the positive things will surface in your face. Relax and just enjoy the whole bridal shoot.

6. Book a professional wedding photographer. Make sure that you have only the best wedding photographer to capture all these beautiful shots. It will be best if this is the same photographer you will have in your wedding day. Professional wedding photographers in Dallas would be able to give a beautiful twist in any locations around our area.

7. The week or two before the bridal session, be very careful of the sun and tan lines.

8. Have a family member, bridesmaid or a friend accompany you to keep up with touch ups and to help with the dress.

9. Be on time for your bridal session!!!
Any late coming will add some stress to your face and it will show in your pictures.

10. Let your photographer know your wishes.

Enjoy your bridal photo session as much as you can. This is a once in a lifetime event, and we will make sure that it will be beautiful, creative, unique and FUN!!!

Wedding Day Details

George Troup Photography — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 23:02:51 +0000

Wedding day details from Angela and Leo’s wedding day on June 30th. Ceremony was at Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church in Garland and their reception at Hyatt Place Dallas/Garland location. The decoration there was just stunning.

Bridal Photos at Las Colinas Canals

George Troup Photography — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 12:52:05 +0000

One of our favorite places for bridal session is at Las Colinas Canals. The beautiful European style setting is perfect for bridal photo sessions, engagement sessions or even for weddings.

Dallas Arboretum Bridal Pictures

George Troup Photography — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 15:04:11 +0000

Finally we can share some of our bridal photo sessions from this spring at Dallas Arboretum. As always, our brides looked stunning and we enjoyed every photo session with them.

Engagement pictures and bluebonnets, spring 2012

George Troup Photography — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 13:35:13 +0000

Taylor and Ryan wanted to have something special for their engagement photo session. Their wish was to do the session when the bluebonnets are in bloom. We found some excellent location for this engagement photo session in Richardson. After that we took them also to a playground in Haggard Park in Plano downtown area.

First Look Wedding Photos

George Troup Photography — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 17:36:47 +0000

Each wedding is different, just like each couple is different, and there’s no ones way to celebrate your big day. Do what you feel is right for you and your fiancée. Many couples hesitate to have a wedding day first look because they want to honor the tradition that the bride and groom not see each other until the wedding ceremony. But there are some definite advantages to arranging a first look session prior to your ceremony:
-When you and your wedding photographer arrange a first look, you have complete control over the setting. Where do you want it to be? When would you like it to take place, and how much time would you like to have together?
-After the wedding, many brides say they appreciated being able to see their hubbies before the ceremony because it calmed their nerves. This is particularly true if you don’t like being in front of people or aren’t used to being the center of attention. The first look can be such a special moment for you and your almost husband, and you won’t have the pressure of several hundred pairs of eyes watching your every move, so you can feel free to cry, laugh, talk, or kiss–whatever feels natural in that moment. For a day that’s meant to celebrate the two of you, you may not have many opportunities to enjoy time alone with each other, so this is the perfect time to do that.
-Traditionally, photos with the bride and groom together would take place during the cocktail hour, that period of time between the ceremony and reception. While the guests are sipping their martinis, the bride and groom, along with the rest of the wedding party, would go with the photographer to take pictures, meaning they would miss out on spending that time with their guests. Arranging a first look and getting some “essential shots” done before the ceremony means you’ll actually get to enjoy your cocktail hour!
You’ve spent so much time planning this day, and you should be able to enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Wedding at Texas Discovery Garden

George Troup Photography — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 03:35:27 +0000

What a beautiful place for Dallas weddings – TEXAS DISCOVERY GARDENS at Fair Park. Amazing outdoor ceremony with water fountains in the background. Ashley and Jonathan were married in Texas Discovery Gardens in 2011 and we were honored to capture their wedding day love story.

Wedding at Double D Ranch, Mesquite

George Troup Photography — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:34:25 +0000

Double D Ranch in Mesquite is a fun place for the Texas style weddings. Amanda and Kory’s wedding was in 2011. We realy enjoyed their wedding day, the live music band was absolutely amazing. We just finished their wedding album so we are sharing some pages.

Wedding Reception at Richardson Woman’s Club

George Troup Photography — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:30:06 +0000

Richardson Woman’s Club is the perfect setting for your wedding day reception. We did many weddings at this location and it is always very nice to come back. These pictures are from Tara and Zac’s wedding from 2011. Lot’s of dancing and fun!!!

Wedding Reception at Hyatt Hotel Dallas-Garland Place

George Troup Photography — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:55:55 +0000

Julie and Shea were married in July 2011. Their ceremony was at St.Joseph Catholic Church in Richardson followed by a wedding reception at Dallas/Garland Hyatt Place on George Bush Highway.

Wedding at Event1013 in Plano

George Troup Photography — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:30:56 +0000

What a great, modern, contemporary place to get married. We were honored to document Jenny and Greg’s wedding day story in November 2011 at Event1013 in historic Plano downtown. The Event1013 venue is just a few steps from Haggard Park in Plano so we took the bride and groom for a small photo shoot before their ceremony. They were both amazing and their wedding pictures are stunning.

Weddings at First United Methodist Church of Richardson

George Troup Photography — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:59:22 +0000

Tara and Zac’s wedding ceremony pictures from First United Methodist Church in Richardson from May 2011.

Bridal portraits in downtown Dallas

George Troup Photography — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 13:51:07 +0000

Bridal sessions in Dallas downtown are always fun with endless possibilities of locations. The night bridal photo sessions with the neon lights in Dallas downtown are just priceless.

Dallas Arboretum Bridal Portraits

George Troup Photography — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 22:57:56 +0000

Dallas Arboretum was the perfect location for Ashley’s bridal portraits. She was absolutely stunning and we had a lot of fun.

Bridal Session in Old Red Courthouse, Dallas

George Troup Photography — Sun, 22 May 2011 15:36:02 +0000

Tara’s bridal session in the historic Old Red Courthouse in downtown Dallas was absolutely amazing and perfect fit for her 1940′s wedding theme.

Bride and Groom pictures in Dallas Arboretum

George Troup Photography — Thu, 12 May 2011 21:08:43 +0000

The Dallas Arboretum has a reputation for being among the best wedding locations in Dallas, not only because of its stunning and unique landscapes, but because of the variety of options it affords brides and grooms. The Dallas Arboretum has gardens and lawns for accommodating hundreds of guests as well as more intimate gardens and settings. We absolutely love to spend some time in the gardens with our couples, you can not go wrong with this location for your wedding day photo session.

Wedding Day Timeline Tips

George Troup Photography — Thu, 05 May 2011 03:22:13 +0000

Your wedding day timeline is SOO important…We highly encourage brides to check with us and do the timeline together so you get the most out of your day and the best pictures possible!

Plan ahead to make your day stress-free! Weddings are made for Murphy’s Law – little things with uncooperative buttons & zippers, non-fitting shirts, dresses – will happen. When you build some extra time into your photo schedule to accommodate delays, you’ll look that much more relaxed and happy in your pictures!
It never hurts to tell your wedding party or family that pictures start 20 minutes earlier than planned. Its better to get an early to on time start than a late one.
The one golden rule from our years as being wedding photographers in Dallas area is this: give yourself at least 3 hours for hair and make-up; brides who follow this one simple rule is always on time and never rushed for the photo session. Almost 99.9% of the delays are due to not planning enough time for hair and make-up.
Make sure the you and your wedding photographer have discussed how long post ceremony photos will take. There is nothing worse than the photographer planning on an hour only to find out there is only time for 15 minutes which could lead to frustration on both ends. Preparation is key!
During your rehearsal dinner is a good time to let family and friends know who is going to be in your group portraits after your ceremony. Trying to organize and find family members on the day of your wedding can be very time consuming. This will save you time in the long run and you will have more time to spend with your guests instead of that extra half hour trying to locate people for pictures.
When planning for your wedding it’s always good to keep in mind your time line. Make sure you give yourself enough time to get the photos you want at the locations you want. Having a cocktail hour is a great distraction for guest while you are off being photographed. If you have any doubts just ask us advice.
Many modern brides and grooms are foregoing tradition, and seeing each other before the ceremony in order to schedule time for great portraits. The moment of the ‘First Sight’, or ‘First Look’, is still arranged and the moment is captured. By getting the creative photographs completed before the wedding ceremony, this means that the couple can go straight to the reception with the guests. And your wedding pictures with both of you will look more relaxed and not rushed.

Here are two very nice wedding day timelines free for you to download from weddingchicks.com. These schedules were written specifically with your photographer in mind. You’ll find one schedule for a traditional wedding and one set up for the bride and groom to see each other and take photos before the ceremony.

Traditional Wedding Day Timeline Schedule

Wedding Day Timeline with First Look Photo Shoot

Relax and be yourself this is your special day and no one else’s. Your photographs will turn out much better if you are relaxed and happy.

CityPlace Wedding Pictures in Graphistudio Album

George Troup Photography — Tue, 03 May 2011 23:21:35 +0000

Personalized service, breath-taking views to Dallas downtown skyline and exceptional cuisine are the hallmarks of Cityplace Weddings. Cityplace has several ideal settings for your special wedding ceremony and reception.
Michelle and Robert were married in Cityplace in September 2008. The wedding ceremony was in one of the intimate ballroom on 1st floor and the reception in the club on 42nd floor with amazing downtown Dallas view. For their wedding album they chose the Italian wedding album Graphistudio, with acrylic cover and metalic paper. The design was done by George Troup Photography.

Times Ten Cellars Wedding in Dallas

Lydia — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:37:18 +0000

You can create a little of your own romance and passion. This beautiful winery can be your wedding day celebration.
Shannon and Marc were married in Times Ten Cellars in Dallas location in October 2010. It was a small, intimate wedding, and of course a lot of wine decoration and wine tasting and drinking. Congratulations to both of them, we had a good time and their wedding story telling pictures are amazing.

Dallas Arboretum Wedding Pictures

George Troup Photography — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 17:31:46 +0000

The Dallas Arboretum offers a stunning settings for outdoor garden weddings in Dallas Texas. Lavishly landscaped gardens create the perfect atmosphere for the most special of wedding days. With eight unique gardens the Dallas Arboretum has something to please any and every bride and groom. The Dallas Arboretum is ideal for your Dallas weddings with amazing wedding pictures.
Amy and Nick were married in the Lay Ornamenal Garden with the reception at the Camp House.

Beautiful Wedding Albums from Graphistudio

George Troup Photography — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 03:10:27 +0000

George Troup Photography is honored to offer “the best of the best” wedding albums directly from Italy.
Handmade and handcrafted in Italy, every Graphistudio wedding album is created to last for many generations, preserving the photographic work and retaining its shape and colors. The exclusive binding (international patent) guarantees a life long durability and allows the pages in the book to lay perfectly flat. With more than sixty steps, the whole production process is handled with the most advanced digital process and printing technologies.

The bride and groom can choose from different designs, sizes, papers and covers as well as add parents albums or mini books for their wedding party.

What to Wear for Engagement Photos

George Troup Photography — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:25:31 +0000

Engagement photo sessions are usually the first time a newly engaged couples work with their professional wedding photographer. Often, it is also the first time you and your fiance have photos taken together. Making sure you’re wearing the best clothes can make a big difference in the look of your photographs.

Choose comfortable clothes: If you’re not comfortable, it will be noticeable in the pictures. Also, wear comfortable shoes if your location will include a lot of walking.

Choose clothing that compliments your personality: Make sure your clothes look like “you” and fit your personality.

Choose solid colors: Patterned prints look busy in photos and draw attention away from your face, so choosing solid colors are often best. Also, keep in mind that darker colors are more slimming.

Coordinate your clothing with each other: Wear clothes that are the same level of “dressyness.” and wear similar shades that go together. Choose clothes that look best on you, but don’t be too matchy.

Avoid tight clothing: Tight-fitted pants or tops often restrict movement and make it hard for various poses. They also show curves and can show skin that you don’t want to reveal.

Choose colors that compliment your skin tone: For example, if you have light skin, white clothing can wash out your complexion in photographs.

Plan on having a good time!

If you’re in a good mood, it will show in the pictures and you will get more great photos!

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Our Wedding Photography Referral Reward Program

George Troup Photography — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:27:49 +0000

We are very excited to offer a new reward program to clients who pay us the highest compliment by referring a friend or family member to our studio. About sixty percent of our new clients come to George Troup Photography by way of referral from happy newlyweds, their families, friends and wedding guests. That’s right, most new clients book us for their wedding photography because someone told them about our work and reputation.

We truly appreciate the confidence our clients have in our wedding photography and as a token of our appreciation for their referral we offer them a nice reward – $$$ or a romantic dinner for two overlooking the Dallas skyline or even a cash donation to the charity of their choice for every new referred couple that will book their wedding photography with us.

If you or someone you know would like to participate in our program and receive a gift from us, please call George Troup Photography at 972-234-0646 for details!

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St. Joseph Catholic Church Wedding

George Troup Photography — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 22:19:03 +0000

We were honored to be part of this beautiful wedding as wedding photographers. We absolutely LOVE to take wedding pictures at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Richardson! What an amazing church to get married. Over the years we did many weddings there but this one was very special, we know the bride since she was a little girl as well as her family and friends. Elizabeth and Bob were married here last year and we took many beautiful pictures and the bride was just stunning. Their reception was at NTX Auto Museum also in Richardson. The reception photos are in separate posting.

NTX Auto Museum wedding reception

George Troup Photography — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 22:12:58 +0000

When you want to have a wedding in Dallas with a WOW factor, you will miss out if you do not see this awesome venue – North Texas Automotive Museum. Elizabeth and Bob’s wedding reception was spectacular with beautiful decoration and party like atmosphere. Just FUN with a lot of action and our cameras were constantly busy. But this is what we LOVE! We had many and many amazing pictures and Lizy and Bob will cherish their wedding pictures for lifetime. Congratulation to Elizabeth and Bob!

Dallas Athletic Club Wedding

George Troup Photography — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:22:50 +0000

Dallas Athletic Club is a country club known for its outstanding golf and family friendly atmosphere. Their banquet rooms provide an ideal setting for wedding receptions, and their outdoor landscape is just perfect for wedding ceremonies.
These great wedding pictures are from Jennifer and David’s wedding from June 2010. It was an amazing wedding, with lot of fun, romance and action. The reception site was beautifully decorated with flowers and pictures from their engagement session.

Wedding at Good Shepherd Catholic Church

George Troup Photography — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:12:14 +0000

Ellen and Andy’s weddding day pictures from Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Colleyville, Texas.

Maple Manor Hotel Wedding Pictures

George Troup Photography — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:49:51 +0000

Maple Manor Hotel built in 1898, is located in the heart of Uptown Dallas and the Dallas Arts District. It is the most desirable setting for the wedding ceremony and reception with a full-scale formal dining room with wood covered ceilings, hardwood floors, and a Baby Grand piano. A stone-walled garden boasts three waterfalls, two streams, and fountains, with landscape lighting. Adjacent to the garden is a climate-controlled atrium complete with dramatic architectural lighting and arched ceilings. Maple Manor is the perfect place for a romantic weddings and beautiful wedding pictures.

These images are from Jennifer and Greg’s wedding from last March.

Las Colinas Engagement Pictures

George Troup Photography — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 01:46:51 +0000

Last week we did an engagement photo shoot in Las Colinas with Ashley and Jonathan. They were both amazing, fun and very easy to work with. Their images are simply stunning and we can not wait for their wedding day in May.

Winfrey Point Wedding Reception at White Rock Lake

George Troup Photography — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 23:29:28 +0000

Angela and Zach’s wedding in July 2009. Their ceremony was at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Mesquite and their reception at Winfrey Point at White Rock Lake.

Benefits of Formal Portraits Before the Ceremony

George Troup Photography — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:51:36 +0000

There are many advantages to seeing each other before the wedding. Wedding photographers often suggest this approach because this is when the bride, groom, bridal party and family are at their best: the bride and bridesmaids’ hair and makeup are fresh, while the groom and groomsmen are not anxious to get out of their tuxes yet. Best of all, your family and wedding party are not at all distracted to rush to the reception, or to participate in the wedding day’s festivities. This healthy pre-ceremony atmosphere creates a smooth tempo to sound the drum of the event’s opening.

If you do take the pre-ceremony formal portrait approach, it is recommended that you set aside 15-20 minutes of private time that is designated for just the two of you and we will always arrange some very special place where you will meet and see each other for the first time in your wedding attire. These moments, before you start taking posed portraits, are often the most precious for the bride and groom and the pictures are just amazing. The groom is given allocated time to express his feelings to you. You are able to say a prayer together, or exchange meaningful gifts. This time also serves as a break to calm your nerves. When a bride and groom choose to wait until the ceremony to see each other for the first time, they typically do not have time alone until their wedding day has ended.

After the private time together, we will proceed with formal portraits. During this time, we will take the posed photographs of the bride and groom, family, and wedding party. A typically photo shoot schedule usually lasts one hour. The final advantage achieved through this approach is having the formals before the wedding allows you to enjoy the rest of your day without any schedules or timelines to meet.

With plenty of experience documenting weddings, we are a great resource to help you in outlining how your day should flow. Take advantage of our experiences. When you are relaxed your photographs will look their best. There are many other things to consider as you plan your wedding day. It’s important that you and your groom discuss it thoroughly, and make a plan that works best for you as a couple. Most of all, enjoy the day; one that will be one of the most special days in your lives.

Eastern Hill Country Club Wedding Reception

George Troup Photography — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:19:35 +0000

Congratulations to newlyweds Andrea and Alejandro. Their wedding ceremony was at First United Methodist Church in Garland following by wedding reception at Eastern Hill Country Club.

Pensacola Beach Wedding

George Troup Photography — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:39:02 +0000

Nicole and Matt’s wedding day at Pensacola Beach, Florida.
Pensacola Beach is one of the most wedding friendly beaches in the Florida. Not only beautiful with white sand beaches and clear blue-green water but smaller and less traffic. There are many beach houses to choose from to have your wedding at. Nicole and Matt’s wedding was in one of these houses with ceremony directly on the beach and their reception under the house. Amazing and very relaxed wedding day.

If you would like to have more info about how you can have your destination wedding on Pensacola Beach, just let us know. We can share a lot of details.

Dallas Bridal Photo Session

George Troup Photography — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:41:02 +0000

Bridal Shoots usually occur at least a month or two before your wedding date.

Think of your portrait session as a chance to do a dry run before your wedding. Since you will need to have your hair and makeup styled for the pictures, it gives you the opportunity to perfect your bridal beauty before the big day. This is great, as you will be able to spend some time with the results to make sure that they last over the hours and that everything feels comfortable to you. The same goes for your gown. If you notice anything that is not quite right about the fit during your picture shoot, it gives you the chance for a quick adjustment before you wear your wedding gown for real.

The week or two before the bridal session, be very careful of the sun and tan lines. Nothing can ruin a bridal portrait more quickly than tan lines, especially with today’s strapless gowns.

The location of your bridal shoot is one of the most important decisions you can make.
Our favorite locations are Dallas Arboretum, Las Colinas Canals, Rockwall Harbor, North Dallas Area, Downtown Dallas. Some parks and other public locations may require photography permits, so beware of that extra cost. We will always do some traditional shots (for Mom) as well some contemporary bridal art images, so you will have plenty to choose from for your bridal picture at your wedding reception.

Friday the 13th Wedding in Dallas Area

George Troup Photography — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 17:28:36 +0000

Kym and Billy got married on Friday the 13th 2010. Every detail of their wedding day was very unique and specific for this day. The ceremony was at First United Methodist Church in Richardson. From there they left in hearse to the reception site at Holiday Inn Central Expressway in Richardson.

Romantic Wedding at Venetian Terrace in Las Colinas

George Troup Photography — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 16:39:20 +0000

The wedding ceremony of Judith and Abner was at Venetian Terrace located on the historic Mandalay Canal in Las Colinas, Irving. Romantic atmosphere with European elagance. Wedding reception was held at the La Cima Club – twenty six floors above The Towers at William Square in Las Colinas. Judith and Abner arrived to the La Cima Club on romantic gondola, provided by Gondola Adventures in Las Colinas.

Wedding at McKinney

George Troup Photography — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 15:25:14 +0000

Angelica and Jaycen were married in July 2010. The wedding ceremony was at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in McKinney and the reception at Mariott Courtyard in Allen.

Southfork Ranch Wedding

George Troup Photography — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 00:51:10 +0000

Holly and Ryan were married in March 2010. Their wedding ceremony was at First Baptist Church in Garland, followed by wedding reception at Southfork Ranch which is known worldwide as America’s most famous ranch.

1899 Farmhouse Wedding Photography

George Troup Photography — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 19:49:13 +0000

The 1899 Farmhouse is a sophisticated & secluded, outdoor venue for wedding ceremonies and receptions serving North Texas, including Dallas, Plano, McKinney, Wylie, Garland, and Rockwall.

Shannon and Josh were married at this very unique wedding venue – 1899 Farmhouse, Princeton, Texas.

Hilton Bella Harbor Wedding in Rockwall

George Troup Photography — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 18:56:42 +0000

Glenna and Bret were married in January 2009 in Hilton Bella Harbor in Rockwall. January wedding with beautiful sunset and decoration.

Midlothian Conference Center Wedding

George Troup Photography — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:18:34 +0000

Amanda and Nate were married in June 2010. The lovely wedding ceremony was at Crestview Missionary Baptist Church in Arlington and their wedding reception at Midlothian Conference Center.

Engagement Photo Collection in Dallas Area

George Troup Photography — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 04:16:13 +0000

The engagement session appears to be taking on a life of its own with today’s photography-savvy couples. While the purpose of the session remains the same, what can be done with the images afterwards is limitless. Wedding photographers and couples alike find that the engagement session is a great way to learn to work together.
The engagement session helps photographers how to approach each couple, how best to direct or guide, and what kind of interaction works best.

There are a number of popular ways to use your engagement images in your wedding like Engagement Guest Books, Save-the date-cards, Invitations, Prints for decoration, Wedding programs, Place cards,….

The most important thing to remember is that this is your wedding. It’s a celebration of the love and relationship that the two of you have. Using your engagement images to personalize your wedding is a unique way to incorporate your personalities into the celebration.

See this beautiful video from our engagement photo sessions throughout the Dallas Metroplex