Woodlands Wedding Photographer Angel Cruz

Hi, my name is Angel.

Thank you for considering me on your big day. I may take my job seriously, but I never take myself seriously. I’m a major goofball and a hopeless romantic. I'm the kinda guy who loves flying planes but cries watching The Notebook (but that was just once.)

Perhaps that’s why I find the responsibility of photographing weddings so gratifying. Creating great images while preserving the essence of the couple’s love for each other. Such is the cornerstone of my shooting style; the core of my passion. And I would be honored to serve the same for your memories.

Thank you for visiting my website. I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I do.

Aug 20 2012

Olivia + Gabe, UH Chapel & The Grove Wedding

I’m so glad I finally blogged Olivia and Gabe’s wedding. Theirs was one to remember. We started off at the Embassy Suites Hotel in downtown Houston, right next to Discovery Green park. And held their ceremony at the UH Chapel, a favorite among alumni there. It was also neat to witness my first 21st century wedding, as the groom’s family viewed the wedding from overseas via Skype! So cool! We then came back to Discovery Green for their reception at The Grove restaurant. The upper-level bar called the “Treehouse” is a glass house that gives guests a great view of the famous park and downtown Houston. The wedding was attended by many of their college friends and close family. Lots of love, and lots of tears – of joy of course! My best wishes to Olivia and Gabe! Thanks for letting me be a part of your wedding!

Special thanks to Khanh Nguyen for second shooting for me that day. A couple of his shots are on this post

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Rowena - You’re awesome! We love your work!

Joe Marshall - I love your photos! Great job with the sparkler photos! The exposure is perfectly balanced.

Jul 30 2012

Cassie + Kevin, Lake Conroe Engagement

I love Cassie and Kevin for a few reasons. One, Cassie is a teacher and Kevin is a firefighter-paramedic. Two, I love people who love what they do because they love helping people. Three, when I (having a background in emergency nursing) meet people who provide a noble service to the community, we speak the same language. We have the same type of humor, same humility. When you meet some people at a bar and you just end up talking shop for hours? This is the kind of people they are. And boy did we have fun during our engagement session. The sun was out, wind blowing sailboats past us, birds darting into the water, and distant echoes of kids yelling as they splash into the lake. Never mind that I was nervous to drop my camera into the water at any given second, these guys were awesome in front of the lens! It was like another date for them… just talking and telling each other corny jokes.

Lakeside love. How ’bout it…

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Stacy - Great work! Very inspiring!

cassie ivey - I just got around to seeing these comments…..they are all so sweet! Thank you SO much! Also–thanks again to Angel who did an AMAZING job! I can’t wait till the wedding so I can see those amazing shots also!

Chris - That is a gorgeous set of images! Great variety!

Lisa Graham - I am in awe!!! I just love this couple and Angel, WOW!! These photos are outstanding!!!

Way to go!!

Now I really can’t wait for the Big day to get here

Vivek Sinha - Hats off to your work

Noelle Goveia - Love the interaction between the couple- beautiful!

AdonyeJaja - great work, very beautiful and clean, congrats Cassie and Ken!

Brittany - What an absolutely sweet couple and a gorgeous location. Nicely done.

Walter Burks - Great shots! Love the setting, the sailboats and lighthouse are awesome! Beautiful couple!

nick - killer set Angel! love these. nice work.

Deborah Lecuyer - This is my cousin, Cassie and my future cousin, Kevin. The pictures are beautiful! You captured their beauty and love. These pictures are perfect!

Jun 13 2012

Kate + Jim, Ashelynn Manor Wedding

I can’t wait to show you Kate and Jim’s wedding. First, we did some bridals that were just absolutely stunning, then when their wedding came around, you couldn’t ask for a more beautiful weather. It was the perfect day for a wedding in Houston. Kate and Jim got married at Ashelynn Manor in Magnolia. It’s such a pretty wedding venue for those who live in this area. Although they have a very nice chapel, our couple opted for an outdoor wedding and it turned out to be perfect for them.

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Noelle Goveia - Great photos of a gorgeous wedding!

Alan Langley - A beautiful set of images the couple must be delighted.

Kellee Walsh - Beautiful Angel. I adore the shot of her veil being put on!

Brian Kraft - Gorgeous work! Love your use of light on the B&Ws of her by the window. Excellent!

JESSIE - That reflection of the bride in the mirror is breathtaking!

sachin khona - wow! those bridal images are off the chain good! And the wedding looked amazing!!!

Timothy Kaldas - Great job Angel. I love the line of light across the bride’s face in the black and white portrait of her on the bed. Very cool cake shot in the empty ballroom as well.

Natalie - Absolutely amazing wedding! Such a gorgeous couple and that cake is to die for! Love!

Leah Kua - Angel, these are incredible. Those black and white portraits of the bride are particularly spectacular.

Daniel H. - Love your journalistic style and the bridal getting ready shots are outstanding, as is that beautiful wedding cake shot!

May 28 2012

Kate’s Bridal {REVEALED}, Ashelynn Manor Wedding Photographers

Meet our gorgeous bride, Kate. As for most of my bridals, we went with a fine mix of traditional and fashion-style look. Kate was so excited to pose and review the photos from the camera and kept mentioning how the shots looked like a magazine spread. Indeed! With Kate’s native Russian beauty, you can’t go wrong! Such a natural. You’ll notice that Kate wears her ring on the right hand, as many European cultures do. I didn’t know that until I started shooting weddings. Lastly, she made sure I took shots of her shoes. I can see why

We did this bridal session at Ashelynn Manor. It’s such a great place for wedding photography in Magnolia, Tomball, or North Houston for that matter! The details, the buildings, and the interior all worked so well into the images. I would say I couldn’t wait to shoot their wedding here, but we just did – which is also the reason I’m allowed to post her bridals now!