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Guides

Everything I've learned photographing and filming quinceañeras and weddings in West Texas, written down and free. Read them here, download them, print them.

Todo lo que he aprendido en quinceañeras y bodas de West Texas, gratis, en español y en inglés.

For families planning a quinceañera · Para familias que planean unos XV

West Texas Quinceañera

The whole plan, from the first call to the last song: when to book each vendor, what the parish asks for, the traditions in order, what's new for 2027, and how the wind, the heat and the sunset change things out here.

Todo el plan, de la primera llamada a la última canción, en español o en inglés.

When to book, month by month
West Texas weather & sunset by month
Budget & vendor trackers
Padrinos & court lists
The Mass in the Diocese of San Angelo
The traditions, explained
Dress, glam & décor trends
A sample day & itinerary

42 pages. Read it here, or download the PDF and type right into the trackers.

For couples planning a wedding · Para parejas que planean su boda

West Texas Wedding

Everything between yes and the send-off: when to book, the church and the Texas marriage license, padrinos and the lazo and arras, what's new for 2027, and a sample day built on the timings I use.

Todo entre el sí y la despedida, en español o en inglés.

When to book, month by month
Church wedding & marriage license
Budget & vendor trackers
Padrinos & wedding party lists
Lazo, arras & other traditions
Dress, suits & glam
Venue, food & music checklists
A sample day & itinerary

42 pages. Read it here, or download the PDF and type right into the trackers.

For booked clients · Para clientes con fecha apartada

Get ready for your session

POSE

Poses for your save-the-date, engagement, dress or portrait session, each with a one-line cue so you know what to do with your hands, your gown and each other.

Poses para tu sesión, cada una con una indicación sencilla.

LUGARES

The best photo spots in Midland, Odessa and Big Spring: what each place looks like, the best light, what to wear and the signature shots.

Los mejores lugares para fotos en West Texas.