Engagements: Jamie + Drew

At Number 9 this month, we wanted to feature couple shoots. Adrian had the chance to meet Jamie and Drew a couple of months ago. By the time the shoot came around, Drew had popped the question to Jamie. Because of their love for horror films, Drew proposed at the Alamo Drafthouse before a screening of the Wolfman. Adrian played on their love for the monster-vision flicks for their shoot. Drew and Jamie's retro style didn't hurt either.

Jamie is the lead singer of Punk Blues Review. The couple met when Jamie's band played their first show at Headhunter's for the 2008 SXSW festival last March. Not too long after meeting, Jamie decided to move from New York to Austin to be with Drew. Here's the fun they had at their complex, the Metropolis...eastside!

Happy 1st Anniversary, Destiney + Brett!

Happy 1st Anniversary to Destiney & Brett Spear. Definitely one of the youngest couples we've seen at Number 9. Just in their early twenties, the couple share a daughter who served as the flower girl at their Vintage Villas wedding. This was still the best cake smash...Destiney never saw it coming. She tried to get him back but missed. :)

Happy 1st Anniversary, Alonda & Xavier!

Happy 1st Anniversary to Alonda and Xavier Cepeda....they met on a blind date, married each other less than a year after that, and now they celebrate their first year together. Their wedding was filled with red roses. Every time I hear "The Rose", I picture Alonda walking down the aisle. Then, I hear "These Arms of Mine" and think of their first dance at the Belmont. Here's to the beautiful couple.

Cathedral of Junk

The Cathedral of Junk is something you have to see to believe. Located in the back yard of a South Austin home, each piece of junk is wired onto the mass for stability. More than just a pile, it's kind of a fort or a castle with staircases, arches, walkways, and separate rooms. The structure is so secure that it contains cement steps that lead you to the pinnacle of the junk. Get as high as you want or stay on the ground. There's plenty to see. Austin just wouldn't be the same without it.

Boudoir Shoot: Nicole Pritchard

The last session in our boudoir feature this month is Nicole Pritchard. Nicole, a massage therapist by day and, came to us ready to try anything. The look of the shoot was based off the idea of being retro yet campy. The makeup and look was created by Amanda Brown and all the outfits and hair were done by Nicole, herself. Together Charlotte and Nicole wanted to show a definition of 'sexy' that is carefree and fun.

Boudoir Shoot: Lauren Rachelle

Adrian worked on his first boudoir shoot with model, Lauren Rachelle. The approach of the shoot was modeled after Maxim's style but with more of an edge. Adrian also wanted to experiment with the moods and colors a photo can produce. A big part of this shoot was Adrian's experimentation with different lighting sets and tones. View the full shoot on our facebook page. Here are some of our favorites.