Randy Coleman Photography

Katie’s Bridals: Feminine and Rustic | Oklahoma Wedding Photographer

Randy Coleman — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:38:15 +0000

Picking out a wedding gown is one of the defining moments in a woman’s life. Capturing the beauty of a blushing bride in the dress that was meant for her is one of my favorite sessions to shoot. It’s often the first time a bride will see herself as the person she will present to her groom on their wedding day! It’s kind of a big deal. And to think I get to do this for a living!

Katie’s ivory dress was stunning against the raw Oklahoma landscape. Not only is she gorgeous, but you can tell she feels gorgeous too!

Katie went dress shopping at Pomp and Pageantry with her mother. “I learned by watching Say Yes to the Dress that too many opinions can be a bad thing”, said Katie. Her Maggie Sottero gown was the first dress she tried on, and after trying a few more styles, she decided it was the perfect dress. She remembers NOT wanting to take it off. “It felt like it was made just for me.” –Katie

Many brides hesitate to venture out into fields and woods for their bridal shoots, but Katie says not to worry! “Randy was great…he was constantly making sure my dress didn’t get dirty. I learned the sheet trick, too! He placed a sheet under my dress when I stood in dirt, then hid the sheet under the dress.”

Images from Katie’s October 2011 wedding are coming soon! While you wait, take a look at her and husband Zack’s engagement session in the previous blog post!

Katie and Zack | Oklahoma Engagement Photographer

Randy Coleman — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:41:06 +0000

Meet Katie and Zack. Their’s is a true love story. It all started with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oklahoma and a very special little boy named Gavin. Read their touching story in its entirety on their wedding website: www.mywedding.com/katiezack

Then there is the engagement story…When Zack was in college, he played golf for OSU (the couple’s alma mater), so it was a plausible scenario when he told Katie that he had been invited to play in an amateur tournament in South Carolina. He said he wanted her to come with him so they could enjoy the beach together in his spare time. The first night, when the couple visited the beach, Zack led Katie to a secluded area, admitted he had fibbed- there was no tournament- and proceeded to bring his A-Game with a sunset proposal on the beach! Way to go Zack!!!

About their engagement shoot, Katie had this to say. “I was very interested in a natural, outdoor location vs. the city, buildings or anything too modern. Randy understood what we liked and made it happen!” -Katie

“Randy made us feel like models, always complimenting us and showing his excitement during great shots. That really made us feel confident and at ease in front of the camera!” –Katie

Like many couples, Zack and Katie tend to avoid public displays of affection. That was out the window on the engagement shoot. Katie said, “…we certainly are not the type of couple that takes a lot of kissing pictures (but) Randy made us comfortable enough… to be affectionate toward each other in front of the camera.”

Katie and Zack’s images shine with their natural confidence, and just by looking at them, Katie said, “you can tell how much we love each other.” Their favorite image, a black and white capture of their boots, is proudly hung in their cowboy themed office! Stay tuned for more posts on Katie and Zack: Katie’s bridals, their wedding day, and their day-after shoot!

Christmas Cards are Here…

Randy Coleman — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:46:58 +0000

Christmas is just around the corner and it’s time to send out your cards.

We have five custom designs created by our ever so talented Alicia. You can’t get these designs anywhere else but right here at Randy Coleman Photography. Two of the designs can even be made into Tree Ornaments. Plus we make it super easy. Tell us which design you want, which images from your session, what you want it to say, and we’ll do the rest. No time to hunt down the images? No problem. Tell us to pick them out and we’ll do the work then send you a proof. Click the link to see all the deigns, instructions and pricing for your Christmas Cards.

Christmas Card Designs

What’s that, we’ve never taken your pictures. It’s not too late to get in a session and still get Christmas Cards. Click here to schedule your session now. Only a few spots left this year.

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Jena and Russell | Rosebrook Vineyards | Oklahoma Wedding Photographer

Randy Coleman — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 22:02:28 +0000

Here’s a quick peak at Jena and Russell’s e-session. Love their story. Jena and Russell are two deeply spiritual people who share an amazing commitment to God. So when I met them for the first time and asked how they met, I was a little surprised when they said “In a hot tub” at their apartment. It was sometime later while attending the same church conference that Jena and Russell really connected and started their journey towards marriage. I just love their tender spirits not to mention how much they absolutely adore each other. We started their session downtown around the studio then flew up to Rosebrook Vineyards to catch the setting sun! Love these two and cannot wait for their wedding at Rosebrook next year!

Special thanks to Rachel and her team at Rosebrook Vineyards. Really nice ladies. They have put together an amazing venue and we’re excited to be working with them next year.

Go be a FB Fan at http://www.facebook.com/rosebrookvineyard

Hope this guy won’t hate me :)

Randy Coleman — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:07:09 +0000

I just couldn’t resist posting this image from a recent wedding here in OKC. No names please. Hopefully he’s already married because he’s probably not going to ask me to shoot his wedding now. In all seriousness this guy was fantastic on the dance floor, life of the party and a ton of fun! #lovemyjob!

Gorgeuos Couple and Gorgeous Places I Lindsey and Greg I Oklahoma Wedding Photography

Randy Coleman — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:27:14 +0000

Lindsey and Greg’s wedding was beautiful from the couple themselves to the ornate church, fun reception at the beautiful Post Oak Lodge and just the ambiance of the guests and the event! It always helps to make an event even more special when you are working with amazing couple with wonderful personalities. I really enjoyed this wedding and loved how the pictures turned out.

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Not only were the wedding venues gorgeous but I had the privilege of traveling to Tulsa and shooting Lindsey’s bridals at the Philbrook Museum-this gorgeous location combined with a beautiful bride, and stunning dress made for some breathtaking photos! I always love getting to do bridal or engagement pictures because it allows me to get to know the bride even better and the groom too when I shoot engagements. I like developing a friendship with them so I can make sure to get the best pictures that truly capture “them”!

Congratulations guys! It was a true honor working with you! I can’t wait to see what the future hold for you! Be Blessed-Randy!

wedding designer · Green Tree Events by Mandy Reed

hair · Back Door Salon

flowers · Flowerplay

cake · Icing on the Top

reception venue · Post Oak Lodge

church · Trinity Episcopal

limo · VIP Limo

band · Boom Kinetic

From High Heels to Soccer Cleats I Edmond Memorial Senior Sheridan Crofford I Oklahoma Senior Photography

Randy Coleman — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:02:00 +0000

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“Best Friends Forever” I Allison and Monica I Edmond Memorial Seniors

Randy Coleman — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 21:23:16 +0000

Again I love shooting best friends! Alison and Monica were tons of fun!! I can honestly say this was one of my favorite shoots-not only did I work with two amazing young ladies, I also had so much fun incorporating Alison’s piano in the pictures and Monica’s bongo! I love when the pictures not only capture your personalities but also your hobbies! Their pictures are great…great smiles, great girls, and great locations! Best friend shoots are a blast!! Thanks you two for making me love my job even more!

Monica…

Alison…

Friends forever…

Braden Downs I Edmond Sante Fe Senior I Oklahoma Senior Photography

Randy Coleman — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:34:47 +0000

Girls love getting in front of the camera-they love the dressing up, fixing the hair and makeup and getting to be a model for an hour or two but guys are a little different! They usually know their moms want some senior pics or they just have need to get routine senior pictures out of the way so they hope a few pictures and a 30 minute session is enough! However, we end up having a great time, and they actually enjoy their session and getting their pictures taken!

Braden was a cool guy-we had a lot of fun including getting officially kicked out of one of our locations! It was pretty funny, and Braden seemed to love every moment. His pictures turned out great!! Thanks for the good time Braden!

Braden is a senior at Edmond Santa Fe this year! He said he is looking forward to easy classes and lots of free time, which is good because he plans to go to UCO for college, get a degree in history or political science then go to law school so he needs to enjoy the free time when he gets it! Braden’s favorite HS memory so far was his anatomy class and all the funny things he did.

This is the “getting kicked out of “location but it was worth it-just look at the pictures!-Randy

“My senior photoshoot was fun and was full of energy. Randy is an easy guy to get along with and he’s funny!”-Braden

Enjoys Romantic Walks on the Beach I Amanda and Kyle I Oklahoma Engagement Photographer

Randy Coleman — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 23:04:53 +0000

Being a photographer, you really get to see someone’s life story unfold before your eyes as you get to photograph their wonderful memories and life journey. In many cases, I get to photograph a couple’s engagement, wedding and birth of their first child-it so amazing to be able to be alongside a couple as their life together begins and grows! I don’t think I can say enough how rewarding my job is-I help capture memories so they can keep and remember those special days forever!

My engagement session with Amanda and Kyle was great–another young couple completely in love–you can see it in the way they look at each other and light up when the other smiles their way! This was a fun session, and all the pictures turned out great! I look forward to photographing their wedding next June! We are also getting to create a unique brand/theme for their wedding to perfectly fit their personality, theme, and colors by designing all of their invitations, save-the-dates, and programs! I am so excited about that!