Happy Halloween!

Disclaimer: I did not make this pumpkin or take its picture – BUT I love it and want to share. Yay WordPress!

For more social media pumpkin fun, see what Mashable has compiled for us here. 

Jenna

The sun was about to set over the cultural arts district as another September weekend came to a close. With my new camera equipment in tow, I parked on a street adjacent to a quaint park where people of all ages were playing a game of football. I couldn’t ask for a more picturesque scene to take photos of my chic, always-put-together, colleage: Jenna!

The entire evening went as smoothly as possible…with one exception. Part of our efforts were most unceremoniously shot down. We wanted to get a few pictures of Jenna with the city skyline in the background. Where better to try than on the rooftop of a parking garage? Apparently that’s frowned upon by mean security guards with yellow teeth. We were booted from the scene pretty quickly. Other than that, everything else went off without a hitch!

You’ve already seen a preview, but the entire series is finished! Here is Jenna in all her perfect teeth, glossy hair and adorable clothes glory!

This is reality, folks.

Not superimposed! Jenna Monster!

A country girl at heart, Jenna has been known to frequent the family ranch and get her hands dirty from time to time. We’ve already scheduled another photo shoot where she’s going to kick up her boots in style. I absolutely can’t wait! As always, check back here for the results in the next few weeks.

Thanks Jenna girl!

Preview

I’ve been a busy little bee photographing people all over the metroplex: families, events and another coworker-turned-model! Individual posts to come, but until then, I’ll leave you with a preview of the beautiful Jenna:

Repost: Incredible Vision

I have admired Jeremy Cowart, stunning celebrity and musician photographer, for many years now. I first found out about him and his work through Dave Barnes, a singer/songwriter I adore and have seen in concert countless times. Today, on another photo blog, I found the following embedded video:

Jeremy has a powerful vision he is promoting and encouraging others to participate in out of the kindness of their hearts. I am going to make my best effort to find a way to give back to my community through my work and hope that you may feel inclined to do so as well. I am impressed Jeremy is taking the initiative to serve others and is leveraging his credible reputation to spread the word. 

Happy photographing, designing, serving… whatever it may be! Leave a comment if you have a story to tell. I’ll be sure to share mine.

Part III: The Entire Family

Grandparents, parents and granddaughters came together for a family photo shoot. I thought it was really sweet that they wanted photos taken “just because” and that they sacrificed their holiday morning to do it!

Most of the images are candid because I like to capture the group naturally interacting with one another. Some of my favorites are of the big sister chasing bubbles and then hugging her Mom so tight she can’t exactly pose. That’s real life caught on film!

[Little kids don't like to sit still for too long! Can still get fun pictures in the midst of their running away...]

[A few times the three year old was not interested in taking pictures anymore. Grandma said she would show these pictures at her wedding one day. My mom said I used to do this at her age too - must be a big sister thing. :)]

Thanks for hiring me to take pictures of your beautiful family! I hope you enjoy the results for years to come.

Part II: Big Sister

Three year old big sister has shockingly blue eyes and possesses a natural presence in front of the camera. While a little shy (and sometimes more interested in walking up to me to chat rather than stay in one place for photos) I think I captured some pretty incredible images of this little beauty.

 

[Future cell phone user]

See how the sisters wore matching outfits? Too adorable! The fun is not over – up next: photos of the whole family.

Part I: The Baby

This precious little six month old was all smiles for our Fourth of July photo shoot. Full of personality and so well behaved, I couldn’t have asked for a better baby model. Her dark hair, long eyelashes and creamy complexion are to die for. She’s cute even when drooling, chewing on hands and eating flowers. She’s the cutest when sitting on Grandpa’s lap on the front porch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

The baby of the family started the show – next up: big sister.

A New Kind of Post

From time to time I evaluate the type of photography I showcase on my blog. Admittedly, I have not done so in awhile.

My mom, a fan and frequent blog visitor, pointed out that although I take family portraits, it is hardly represented on my site. Thanks to you Momma, this problem will be remedied ASAP.

Check back soon for a post detailing a recent family shoot composed of grandparents, children-who-are-now-parents, and grandchildren. It’s a sweet glimpse into a loving life and I think many will enjoy the pictures to come.

Until then…

Emily Day

“Rain is moving in faster than expected, let’s move the photo shoot up 30 minutes.” 

Famous last words I sent via text shortly before my casual photo shoot with Emily began. When I scheduled time to capture shots of my Fort Worth friend, I was all too aware of the weather forecast. [60% chance of rain Saturday, showers and thunderstorms well into the evening/night.] As a matter of fact, I was thrilled for the cloud cover that would create a softbox of light – exactly what I was hoping for. As the clouds moved quickly over our fair city, I couldn’t help but get excited!

What I was not anticipating, however, was for the downpour to start the minute we stepped outside. Luckily, Emily was prepared:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Emily cracking up/calling us crazy for attempting a photo shoot in the rain.]

We stuck it out for a little while before retreating inside and actually got some pretty great shots, circumstances considered!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Miraculously, after seeking refuge inside, the rain stopped. Although it was short lived, we were able to capture a few more great shots before the end of the day. We explored the hallways of her apartment complex, even venturing to the pool. The natural light was abundant inside and out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emily has an “au naturale” look on a daily basis. She hardly requires make up and looks fresh at all times. A few times I have seen her with curled hair and dramatic makeup – literally a day and night difference. I plan on doing another photo shoot in the near future, capturing Emily in her “night” look. Keep checking back for this future post! (as soon as the photos are taken)

Emily, you look amazing and I had so much fun taking your photos! Thank you!

Sara – First Entry

Sara: (noun) pronounced saw-da; incredible friend, Austinite, California bound, fashionista, fun, beautiful, creative… etc!

Sara recently moved to California but before she left we became close friends. Dancing at Billy Bob’s, TV watching parties with the girls, discussions about the future and good food at Joe T’s are just a few memories we have together that I can think of off the top of my head — there are many more I’m sure I’m missing!

Although she will probably think I’m dumb for writing this, it’s my blog and I can do what I want. I’ve always admired Sara’s sense of style, eye for fashion and overall beauty. I was so excited for this photo shoot, especially to see the various outfits she collaborated for options.

After heading out in the Texas summer morning heat, we traveled around town exploring different locations. To say it was burning up outside  is an understatement. Sara and I were pretty miserable but decided to ignore the sweltering heat all in the name of photos.

Fun fact: when I asked Sara if she was dying from heat under her beautiful thick hair (wouldn’t you wonder that too?) she replied: “Yes, it’s really hot. I always explain to people that it’s like wearing nine beanies on my head all the time.”

Thank you for agreeing to be my subject, Sara! I’m so glad you like them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Following the results presentation, Sara picked out about 50 more photos for me to edit. While a lot of them are similar to the ones posted here, I will do a second entry showcasing the other photos. (I took approximately 600 pictures that day, there are too many good ones to choose from!)