Calling all seniors of 2010!!

We are looking for senior representatives. This comes with some wonderful perks. I already have one beauty from CHS, but we would love to have many more. Call the studio or email us if you are interested. Senior shoots are so much fun. There are endless possibilities for these special portraits. We can travel to unlimited locations and you may bring as many outfits as possible. I love to meet with seniors prior to scheduling their appointments so we can decide what will be best for their personalities. I will be out of school as of June 8, so my schedule will be wide open for seniors.

Prom Beauty!!!

Happy Memorial Day!!! I hope everyone is having a relaxing day. I wanted to share just a few pictures from a prom session. Isn't she just gorgeous??? We had a blast taking her prom pictures.

I just love this belly picture. Soon-to-be-mommy, found these adorable pink letter blocks. I had looked for these, but have never found them. I was so glad she brought them. Thanks Beth!! I can't wait for your princess to arrive.

Happy Memorial Day!!! I hope everyone is having a relaxing day. I wanted to share just a few pictures from a prom session.

Baby Makes Three!!!

Something must have been in the water about three months ago. I have photographed several mommies-to-be who are all due within the first two weeks of June. This is such a sweet and loving couple. Beth is soooooooo ready for her precious baby girl to arrive. I can't wait to meet Addison Hope in a few weeks. Talking to expectant moms always brings a smile to my face. I absolutely LOVED being pregnant. I love the kicking, wiggling, and yes even the sudden urges to run to the nearest restroom. Being a mom is a extraordinary gift for someone to experience.

Relay!!

Friday night is Relay for Life at Old Spanish Trail. Come one, come all and celebrate with us. A teacher friend of mine and I will be dancing in the 80's dance competition. This is an important charity to be a part of. I will have more maternity pictures of expectant parents this weekend. Have a wonderful rest of the week!

Here comes baby!!

Happy first Saturday in May!! I have had a great weekend. After 2 long field days this last week; I had a relaxing morning with the sweetest couple. They are having a baby girl in 5 weeks. Chrissy came very prepared with exactly what she wanted. Of course she and I talked a few days before the shoot and we discussed possible ideas and outfits. As for her husband, he did just as he was told. Good job Martin.

Little Brianna will be a beautiful angel when she arrives.

This sweet little bun in the oven has been breach for the last several times mom has gone to the doctor. Thank goodness, this last week she flipped herself around and she is well on her way home.

Here's the ironic thing about this couple. They rent a house from us and the room they are using as the nursery is Tanner's old room. I had decorated Tanner's room in Classic Winnie the Pooh 10 1/2 years ago. Now she is getting her nursery ready and guess what; it is Classic Winnie the Pooh. I told Chrissy this is a wonderful coincidence.

It has been awhile!!

It has been awhile since I have updated this blog. It has been a whirlwind around here at home and at the studio. I hardly ever take the entire weekend and just spend at home with the kids. Well that is exactly what I did this past weekend. Tanner had another mile race on Saturday and he came in 3rd. If I am not mistaken he made his best time with this race.

Yes, they really do love each other!! She was cheering and yelling for Tanner the whole race. I can't wait till field day next Monday.

Presli actually stopped moving long enough for me to snap a quick shot of her. She is so full of life and energy. If I could bottle just an ounce of her energy, I bet people would want to buy it.

We have tons of berry bushes growing all over our land. Since we have had a good bit of rain this year, we have one huckleberry bush that has ripe berries. While Tracy and I were pressure washing the house, the kids found the bush. Presli was so excited she could reach the higher branches this year. Tanner better watch out; she can reach more berries!!

The race was at the Old Spanish Trail festival site. There was a petting zoo with horses. Presli rode her first horse and I was there with the camera. She had a BLAST!!

Tanner's horse started running!!

Ooh La La!!!

This title says it all!!! We were shooting photos for a magazine this last weekend. Ooh La La is putting an advertisement in the magazine Bella. This is Candis, the manager of the Crestview location and her husband Josh. They are such a gorgeous couple. I am not posting the photo we will be using in the magazine, but here are some others we really liked.

This is Candis by herself; look for this shot in the store soon!!!!

I have been MIA!!

WOW what a week!!! We have not slowed down yet, but I did want to share a few samples with you. I'm so happy that it is spring! This is always the prettiest time of year to get outside and get some great pictures.


This is Maddie. She came last weekend to have some fun with Caramel and Ella. Then we went outside to catch some great shots of her swinging.

Meet McKinnley!! I grew up with her father. It was great to see him with his little angel. I think it is sweet to see dads taking so much time with their little girls. McKinnley is 2 1/2 months old, has the sweetest personality, and did I mention she is absolutely beautiful!

Here is Austin! I have shared lots of photos of this little dude. His grandmother is one of my closest friends. She and PePaw brought Austin to play with the bunnies. He is a little flirt. When Austin smiles, he lights up the room.

These next children were so much fun. A teacher friend of mine brought her daughter and two cousins in for pictures. Their grandmother had coordinated all their clothes, so we could take some "old time" shots.

I wish I could share lots of pictures with you of this handsome fellow, but I have too many. He is a natural. Usually I play with the children to get them warmed up; I like to catch them "just being themselves". Well, with this little guy, I did not have to work hard at all. He ran the show and told me what he wanted to do. "Hmmm", maybe he can come work for us when he is older.

Little Miss Meadows will make a great mommy someday. She was so concerned to make sure her bear was having fun and liked the flowers. She just played and I got some beautiful shots of her.

Courtney was a blast. She is in kindergarten and is a "chatty dollbaby". After spending only a few minutes with Courtney, I realized how smart she is. Her first grade teacher will love her next year. She gives the impression of someone who will become a great writer in school. She is also one "very photogenic" young lady. I've had the honor of photographing her several times and she doesn't take a bad picture.

Easter Special

If you are viewing the Specials page and wondering why the February Special is still listed, it is because I am having a bit of trouble with that part of the website. Therefore, I will just list the prices for the "Easter Special" here.

(1) 8x10 $15.00
(2) 5x7(s) $15.00
(4) 3.5x5(s) $12.00
(8) wallets $12.00

We are quite booked for the next two weeks with appointments, but we will fit you in if you still would like to schedule a sitting with the "Bunnies". The children are having so much fun with these two "sweet" little bunnies. We could have already given them away several times.

We have too many pictures to post on the website, but they are all turning out great!

Bunnies, Bunnies and More Bunnies!

WOW, what a weekend we had!!! We had our Relay for Life bunny pictures on Saturday. OMG, let me tell you, we started shooting at 8:00 and finished up at 5:15. There were appointments every 15 min with one break for lunch. I have huge THANK YOU'S to send out to Sheila, Erika, and Alicia. I couldn't have done it without you. Surprisingly, the day went so much smoother than I had anticipated. I just knew the bunnies would get tired, or we would get backed up, but not one incident. ONCE AGAIN NO POOP!!! Caramel and Ella are the best natured bunnies I have ever had. YES, we are keeping these too. How can I give away a bunny who will climb up your shoulder and kiss your chin? I can't. Not only did the bunnies have to work on Saturday, they had to work on Sunday too. Well, I am giving them a few days off this week. I do not know if they will get to rest since Presli likes to play with them every chance she gets.

Of course I did not get away without Presli sneaking in on some shots. During our lunch, she changed clothes and said "I am ready."

She's got PERSONALITY!!!!

If you know Kerin, she is always laughing and smiling. I smile every time I see her bright eyes light up.

This is her oldest sister Holly. They came to take some pictures with the bunnies, but we decided to take it in a different direction with Holly. She is so much fun. I love helping people plan outfits and coming out of their shell. Well Holly has it all together!!! All I have to do is pick up the camera and she is totally ready. These are her favorite "Big Blue Sunglasses". Her mom says she would sleep in them if she could.

You can just hear her laughing in this shot.

I think she is trying to play innocent!!

This is Rachel. She is the middle sister. Three gorgeous red-headed gals. Dad better watch out.

NO POOP!!!

NO POOP!!!! If you have ever worked with live animals you know sooner or later one of the animals will relieve itself. I had two different shoots this afternoon with 6 different children. The bunnies were great!!! I think these two bunnies are the sweetest ones we have ever had.

Erin was so cute!!! She was going to hold him away from her pretty dress.

Matthew was an absolutely charming little man. I rarely see 3 year old children who follow directions so well.

OH WHAT BIG FEET YOU HAVE!!!! We might have to rename this little guy to Thumper!!