Another Beautiful Mamma

This beautiful new mommy is another model for Dr. Glymph's office. Thanks Dari for finding such lovely women for me to work with. Erin and I had lots of fun out at her family's cabin. It was a great place with lots of character and very sentimental to her family. We really got to know each other and were fast friends. I'm really looking forward to going back in July when baby Kennedy arrives.

Here's your peek!

Fun Family of Four

This session was loads of fun. I would have expected nothing less from Katee and Jacob though. They are always so incredibly goofy and fun to be around. We did some images for mommy and daddy and then we did some for the children too. Enjoy!

My favorite of the four of them.

*sigh* just perfect.
I know mom didn't really like the idea of Katee sucking her thumb but for this image, it just fit.
When you have children this close in age, they aren't just siblings, they're best friends too.
Bwahahaha! Just had to add this one 'cause it cracks me up.

Concentration is key to a great pedicure. :)

I love how he's looking at me like, bet you didn't know I could fly like Spiderman. Told ya.

From Imagination into Reality

I have to tell you that I've had this envisioned in my head for quite some time. At first I thought there was no way I could accomplish it here in East Texas; there are simply too many trees. But little by little the pieces started coming together. A few months ago I found the perfect hill that would allow me to angle my shot so that my children would be standing 'on the horizon'. Then I had to wait for a clear evening where I could keep my kids out late enough for the sun to set. Bedtime at my house is 8:00 so lately it's been daylight when their heads hit the pillows. Ah, but tonight was perfect. These are actually a practice run for a session I have later this week. With my husband's help I was finally able to see the image in my head become reality. This feeling is so incredibly satisfying. Here's a mock up of what it'll look like when cropped and printed as a 15x30 canvas wrap. It's going to look fabulous above my fireplace!

Texas School for Professional Photographers

I'm smack dab in the middle of my week here in Arlington and though I am constantly exhausted, I'm also surrounded by a plethora of both fabulous and famous photographers. I've learned so much in the last few days. Both about my craft, that will improve my skills as a portrait photographer, and about my business that will help me use my skills to be a successful business woman. My teacher is the very successful Elizabeth Homan from San Antonio, Tx. Her style of photography is very different from mine, but that doesn't keep me from being able to learn lots of things about natural light portraiture and running a small business from her.

Today was "Country Store" day and tons of vendors brought all kinds of products photographers use and sell them at very discounted rates. Hense my new delima. You know when you only have a certain amount of money, but it doesnt cover all the fabulous things you want to purchase? Yeah, lots of things to consider. Want to help me shop?

Here's my list:

A beautiful expectant Mommy

This gorgeous woman agreed to model for my project for Dr. Glymph. How awesome would pregnancy be if we could all look this good?! I'm just itching to photograph her with her tiny baby girl in June! Jody it was simply a pleasure.

Here's just a peek:

Summer is 'a Comin'

Like many of you I'm beginning to feel neck deep in all the end of year activities. We have last day of school parties and dance recitals on the calendar for May but before all that can happen, I'm leaving town for a week. I'm wondering if the timing could have been better, but I'm so ready for this. May 3-8th I'll be in Arlington at Texas School for Professional Photographers. I'm so excited I can hardly wait. I'll be spending the whole week under the instruction of one of the best photographers in Texas. I'm trying now to remember the last time I was away from my husband and children for so long, and I think it's never. Ah!

However, I also wanted to pop in here and let you know that though I haven't posted a weekly session, there is one coming next week as well as May's newsletter. Keep an eye out for those and know that things are hoppin' round here. :)

Now I have a question for all you out in blog world. I have been rolling around the idea of offering photo jewelry to my clients. As a mother, I would LOVE to have some of these pieces but want to find out from you if it's something you're interested in as well. I hesitated to do this in the past because I felt none of the vendors I came across were reputable or had the customer service I expect and that my clients expect from me. However, that is no more. Feel free to visit http://www.peronadesigns.com/ to see some of the jewelry I could offer and know that the beautiful portraits you adore of your children and families could become fabulous accessories like these.

After taking a look, please post a comment and let me know what you think. Be honest, if you love it or think you'd rather invest in wall art instead. You're not going to hurt my feelings. I want to know what you want. Have you seen something else you liked? Let me know, I'm all ears.

Poor Daddy

These three sisters are just so beautiful and so fun that I have no doubt in my mind, their daddy is stocking up on weaponry. If he hasn't started yet, he'll need to soon. I suggest at least one behind the front door so when the boys come a knockin' you'll have it handy. ;) We had so much fun, and between the mud, and cow patties some of us got a little dirty too. Oh but it was SO worth it!

I told you we had fun.

Daddy could make them laugh like no one else.

The oldest and her best friend, Dude.

One of my many favorites from the evening.