grace + ranier
Posted by Gary Donihoo
Grace and Ranier are one of the most generous couples! The year before was filled with unexpected gifts
and thank-yous. The night was beautiful with support from Bella Flora, The Crescent Hotel, boothBOOTH,
LiteDallas, f8Pictures and photography by Gary Donihoo.
AACWP 2010 MY Favorite Vendor - photography catagory
Posted by Gary Donihoo
Thank you to our friends at AACWP for voting f8 2010 MY Favorite Vendor!
And thanks to our new friend Lesan Perez Malana of www.mist.com for the image.
Andrea + Joel in Captiva Island, FL
Posted by Huy Nguyen
In anticipation of the wintry weather ahead, let’s enjoy Andrea + Joel’s wedding celebration at the South Seas Islands Resort in November. I’m still thinking about the many wonderful moments that we all shared.
Photography by Huy Nguyen with many thanks to our special guest star photographers : Matthew Tennison and Shaun Saxon
Gina + Derek - Tower Club Dallas
Posted by Gary Donihoo
Gina and Derek celebrated their day with an emotional ceremony followed by an awesome reception at The Tower Club in Dallas. Kay Watson made sure the day ran smoothly, while Professor D kept the party going into the night. A big thanks to Gina and Derek for making us a part of their big day. A few favs below, and check out all the fun at www.dereklovesgina.com
becca+chandler Texas Wedding Guide mag..
Posted by Gary Donihoo
jenny+travis..the knot mag.
Posted by Gary Donihoo
Nicole + Darren
Posted by Huy Nguyen
Nicole + Darren celebrated their love beautifully with a small group of family and friends in a private suite at the ZaZa on a gorgeous October afternoon. What a fun setting!
Sue + Diego
Posted by Gary Donihoo
Congratulations to Sue and Diego who celebrated their wedding at the beautiful Stoneleigh Hotel in Dallas. We also photographed Sue’s sister Mie Mie on her wedding day, and we love when we have the opportunity to photograph additional family members. We had a great time with Sue and Diego and wish them the best! Thanks for making f8 a part of your special day!
Michelle Bridal
Posted by Gary Donihoo
Check out Michelle’s beautiful bridal portraits taken at the Joule Hotel’s PM Nightlife Lounge. Michelle was great and Jordan Payne of Jordan Payne Events supplied the awesome floral. Thanks to everyone for this one!
Q & A with Mayra Rams-Sanabria - My Fabulous Faces
Posted by Gary Donihoo
Q: Did you always want to be an artist, or did you stumble upon your talent by chance? Tell us a little about yourself.
A: I became a makeup artist totally by accident, although even as a young girl growing up in Cuba, I was always very tuned into fashion, hair and makeup.I guess it is in my genes. My mother looked like the 1940’s actress Rita Hayward, and I just loved watching her while she did her simple but beautiful makeup.
Q: How did you get started?
A: Not long after my husband and I got married, the company he worked for in Chicago asked him if he would take on a major two year project in London.We jumped at the chance, and that was just the beginning of our 10 year love affair with Europe.After London it was Brussels, the heart of Europe. We found ourselves traveling all over, absorbing it all - the art, fashion, culture, history, and the world of diplomacy - while at the same time raising our two daughters. My interest in fashion and makeup, coupled with my desire to help people, catapulted me into the world of fund raising for worthy causes. As an active member of the non-profit American Women’s Club of Brussels, not only did I learn French, but my job for the Club as a historian and photographer provided the opportunity to be in the midst of it all - the leading designer’s fashion shows in Paris, Brussels and London, the fabulous galas, the art shows etc..At the same time, friends were asking me to help them do their makeup for parties, interviews, and personal appearances; and all were telling me that they had never looked better! And I thought, REALLY??…HUMMM….Back in the US and residing in the Dallas area, my Neiman Marcus cosmetics monthly bill was always very “significant,” so I did what came naturally. I got a job as a makeup artist at the Neiman’s cosmetic department at North Park. Now at least I could get a discount on products! YIPPEE!!During my tenure at Neiman’s, I had the opportunity to learn and work closely with the best artists in the industry - Laura Mercier, Trish McEvoy, Bobbi Brown, François Nars, Kevin Aucoin, just to name a few - not to mention all the product training from all the best brands.After 12 years at Neiman Marcus, it became impossible to balance my growing private clients with my schedule at the store, so I left. I miss the discount but not the long hours.
Q: What might we find in your makeup kit if we looked inside?
A: Whatever works. Drug store or department store brands. I have my favorites for different purposes and clients. Some are a bit of a splurge, some are not. I never stop learning and doing research on new product releases.
Q: Who is your typical client?
A: My clientele is based on referrals. It runs the whole gamut. From commercial to private, from stills to film. Working with brides is a lot of fun.I’m grateful work is always abundant. I love it all. Everyday is different. Being asked to work with Queen Noor of Jordan earlier this year was really exciting.
Q: What is your motto?
A: When you are through changing, you are through.
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