Sleepy and Snuggly

It has been way too long since I've had the opportunity to photography a newborn. These truly are the most challenging and most enjoyable sessions. It's always a game of patience but when you take your time, and the conditions are right, babies will sleep like a log and you can photograph them in all kinds of wonderful poses. Baby H was no exception. Her parents and I were sweating through the whole session, but she was happy happy as a clam. There are so many favorites from our Saturday together, these are just a few. Enjoy!

Another Sweet One Year Old

Sweet L had so many great expressions. She was so happy too, and even if she had a moment of frustration or started to fuss she would instantly laugh when her mommy started to fake sneeze! Sally thank you so much for entrusting your precious One Year Portraits to me. I know these images will be treasure for a long time.

Oh Boy!

I recently had the wonderful pleasure of photographing a sweet baby boy. Mom and I attempted to create some newborn images but busy little J would have none of that! He's a big 9 week old and was busy movin' and groovin'. So, we went with the flow, let him be the boss, and captured some gorgeous images that portray exactly who J is. Here's just a few!







I thought this one needed a little rock-n-roll feel to it. :)

The Busy Season!

That's right! We're smack in the middle of October and officially in one of the busiest seasons of a photographer's year. Halloween in right around the corner, Thanksgiving is only six weeks away, and then of course the kids will be out for Christmas!

Inevitably every year I receive calls from potential clients asking about holiday portraits at the end of November and I hate having to disappoint anyone. My cut off date for holiday portraits is always Thanksgiving weekend. Any portrait sessions that take place after Thanksgiving will not be delivered until January.

Think this through with me friends... after your session takes place it takes me about 2 weeks to have your images ready for you to view. We schedule an order appointment and it takes another 2+ weeks for your order to be printed and delivered. If your session takes place the first weekend of December, you wont be able to order images until the week before Christmas. Then of course the images must be sent to the printer. That doesn't leave anyone time to mail out cards, or wrap them for gifts. October and November are a fabulous time for family portraits! If you would like to schedule a session this year do not put it off. Call soon to reserve your date before November comes and goes.

Baby Girl + Tutu + Cake= Fun!

This session was lots of fun (and lots of work for mom :D ). I love photographing little girls because it's like playing dress up with a live baby doll. Harmony was wonderfully easy to photograph. Here's proof mom... we did get some big smiles after all!

Each of these has a been finished with a different processing effect. Which is your favorite?

Cinderella Images!

I've finally finished reviewing over 200 images from the Gobel School of Dance production of Cinderella. Here are links to the 5 separate slide shows (there were too many images to fit into one).

Jazz and Alternative Dances

Cinderella I

Cinderella II

Cinderella III

Cinderella IV

If you'd like to order a print or digital image of any of these you're welcome to print off this order form and mail it and your check to me at the address below. Please please remember that after October 10, 2011 all orders will require a $100 minimum.

I apologize for taking so long getting these out, but as a voluntary project, it was placed on the back burner this summer. I'm glad to have it completed before the fall holiday portrait rush. :)

One Hot Session!!!

I photographed this family in downtown Nacogdoches a couple weeks ago just before sunset and after being outside for less than 10 minutes we all started to melt. Mom planned ahead and had cold water and snacks and the kids handled the heat really well. It never ceases to amaze me how crazy a session can feel when you're in the midst of it all, but then I go home and cull through the images there are SO MANY more keepers than I ever think possible. This was one of those sessions! I'm still not sure how I'll narrow it all down before our ordering appointment. :) Enjoy!