the Journal

Welcome to the journal, a collection of love stories, inspiration, and insights from behind the lens. Here you’ll find recent weddings, destination features, and practical advice to help you plan a day that feels effortless and true to you.

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Radha & Connor: Pre-wedding picnic photoshoot in Dallas, Texas

To celebrate their wedding coming up in April of 2024, Radha and Connor reached out to us for pre-wedding photos to use in their save-the-dates. Radha set up a lovely picnic in a blooming flower field in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The field of wildflowers and bluebonnets was at its peak. Everyone walking around the picnic display smiled at just how cute everything was!

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Whimsical Engagement Photos at Grapevine Lake

This local Dallas couple got engaged on a mountaintop in Maine this past October. They reached out to us to photograph their engagement photos to use as save-the-dates for their wedding. We really wanted to capture their goofy, fun personalities and bring life to their love story. This lakeside photoshoot did just the trick!

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Pakistani Wedding Photography for Shaadi in Dallas

Maryam and Altamash stepped away from the madness at their wedding venue to have a private first look at the Mandalay Bay Canals in Dallas, TX. After an hour of portraits and private conversation on the evening of their Shaadi, they returned to their loving family and guests eagerly awaiting their arrival.

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Moody Pakistani Wedding Photography

Black Iris Photography provides wedding photo and video. Our style is rich, dramatic, and artistic. Many of our packages include a complimentary engagement session. Check out our work and inquire today!

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