Beautiful Busy One Year Old

Last Saturday I had the pleasure of exploring downtown Nacogdoches with a beautiful 1 year old.  She wasn't sure what to think of me and my big black camera at first, but we became fast friends.  I really had a wonderful time getting to know her and her fun parents.  Thank you for allowing me the pleasure of capturing such an exciting milestone in your daughter's life.

We shared smiles, and silly faces, and then she shared her rocks with me. That's when I knew I'd won her over.

Mom and Dad wanted portraits that represented Nacogdoches.... Done!

Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice

This beautiful baby girl was born just a couple days after the last tiny little newborn I photographed!  :)  Two precious girls born at the end of May, have sure made June a busy month for me.  As I mentioned before, every session is SO different!  This entire session was photographed in the nursery with one little window, and with no siblings to share with, this little girlie had my full attention.  She slept the entire time, and was so laid back I was able to position her just about anywhere I wanted to!
Here are a few images from her session:

Sweet and Sleepy

I may have mentioned this a few times before, but I adore photographing newborns! This session was no different. Every family is unique and therefore, so are their sessions. Big brother got in on the action and as most cases, he wasn't sure how he felt about our photo session, and all the attention his little sister was getting. He of course kept things interesting in the beginning, but I like to think this image reveals his true feelings. :D After he decided to retire to the sandbox to play with Daddy; Mommy and I headed to the nursery. I cannot explain how excited I was to capture these images. I call this "Evolution of a Newborn Smile". Then we decided to dig in Mommy's jewelry box and play a little dress up. It's always such a privilege to be invited into a family's home to capture their first days together with a new addition. Thank you so much for allowing me the pleasure.

Recent Family Session

This family was such a pleasure to photograph. We enjoyed searching out locations in the SFA Arboretum for photographing and the boys were wonderful! I have to say, the littlest has a special place in my heart. As one of my preschool students this year, he and I know each other well. This image really shows his personality. I love his expression!

Houston Sessions

My two sessions in Houston were so much fun! I had the pleasure of photographing a set of brothers as well as a sweet little girl. These three just happen to be cousins so I'm going to post all their images together here. It was great exploring different areas of Houston to find great session locations. A special thanks to both moms for their patience while we drove/walked around. I think all our exercise really paid off... there were so many wonderful images to sort through when I got home. Here are just a few.

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!

Time is Running Out!

The deadline for our Watermelon Bash is July 2nd! Call (936) 556-2265 to reserve the best time for your family. Space is limited so call today!

They Grow So Fast!

I was so busy getting the images from this session ready before I go on vacation next week, that I've already shown Mom and Granna the full gallery to this session. Oh well, a little out of order, but a sneak peek none the less. :)

This image was taken about two years ago. Such a handsome little man, looking forward to meeting his baby sister.


These are a few favorites from our session last Saturday. My how time flies, and how quickly they grow!





McCain has grown into the sweetest big brother. He was so helpful and kind to Anna Caroline the entire time we were together. This image makes my heart melt.

Watermelon Bash!

Join us for our first ever Watermelon Bash! Call 936.556.2265 to reserve your time slot soon.

Twice the Fun!

I was so excited when Debbie called and asked to schedule a spring session for her children because not only is she wonderful to work with, but she trusts me to do my thing. To add to that awesomeness, her children are gorgeous and full of personality. We came away with so many great images it was hard to settle on which two to showcase on my blog. I decided on these, but trust me Debbie, you're going to have a hard time choosing your favorites! :D

So Good to Be Back

After a four month hiatus, it feels so great to be back at work again. This family holds a special place in my heart. When my daughter started Kindergarten last year, she attended a new school, with a new teacher, and all new classmates. I prayed and prayed for a fabulous teacher and at least one sweet friend who loved Jesus like she did. After a week of school, the teacher helped me plan a play date with some of L's classmates. That's when I met this momma and her beautiful little girl. Our girls have been special friends ever since. Thank you Melanie for being an answered prayer in our lives.

Now, Can you believe a family as beautiful as this hasn't had professional portraits taken in more than 7 years?! That should be illegal! I'm so glad we were able to remedy that and although we were racing the sunset, I couldn't have asked for an easier family to work with.

Here are just a couple of my favorites... there are lots!

Wham Bam!

In an effort to quickly wrap up my remaining sessions, I crammed three into one weekend. This is something I almost never do so I can pace my editing and still allow family time, but with the extenuating circumstances, I decided to make an exception. I honestly couldn't have had three more easy going and fun sets of clients than these three. Even though each session was so very different from the others, they all had a great time. The images speak for themselves. Enjoy!


This family of four is extra special to me. I haven't seen April in years but, being we are cousins, we saw a lot of each other when we were younger. I was honored when she called me to schedule a session and told me they wanted to travel from Houston just to have me photograph them!


When Wendy called me to schedule a session for her and her husband she specifically said they wanted something fun and different, that would really portray their personalities. This turned out exactly how I'd imagined it. I can't wait to finish up our session soon and photograph them with their other baby... Eleanor.

This is their fur baby, Samantha. She is such a daddy's girl. :)

And last but not least... a family I'm getting to know a little better with each passing mile. :) You see, Becky is my trainer. I feel like I'm rich or famous when I say that, though in all honesty without her schedules, accountability and encouragement I would not even think myself capable of running the 5 miles I ran last Saturday. But that's not all... the really special thing about this family, is their generosity. They won the bid for this session from the Heartbeat Pregnancy Center's silent auction.

This is one of my many favorites from their session. It's just perfect!