Just One More...

I just wanted to add these three photos---In honor of Father's Day (which is fast coming up). This is for one of my favorite fathers, Dan-Jennifer's husband. I don't know much, but what I DO know about him is that he is a man of God, he is a fantastic father, and a great husband. Above that, he is a REAL person--no fakeness here.

These are some of my all-time favorite father/daughter photos ever!





Oh yeah--he is WRAPPED around that little pinkie for sure!!!





And let's just hope that in her future with boys, Kate keeps this same attitude--Looking at him, with a very coy face, thinking to herself, "You are one stupid little boy if you think that I am kissing you!!"

Peek for Jennifer...

I know that all of you know the mommy of these cuties! You have to go through her to get to me---these babies belong to Jennifer, my scheduler.

She gets mad love from my clients--nearly every one of them tells me how much they love her--"She is SO sweet", "She is just the best", and obviously "I just LOVE Jennifer"--yep, guys, I LOVE her, too!

Really, though, Jennifer, I could not run this business without you! You took a HUGE weight off of my shoulders when you signed on with me last August. Since then, you have become a true friend as well as an invaluable employee. I don't think that I tell you enough--THANK YOU for ALL you DO!!

I know that your birthday is in a couple of days, so maybe this preview can be an early birthday gift?

Here are Jen's munchkins--the ones that SHE is running after all day while I am running after my clients kiddos...


Carson-Numero Uno





Kate-The Boss Lady





Colt-The Shy Loverboy





And before you ask me, Nope-I did not have to swap heads around to make this happen! They did SSSOOOOO GOOOOOOD!!

Brooke's Peek

I meant to put this up earlier, but my body had other thoughts. My last couple of weeks of suddenly not being able to sleep more than a few brief hours at night finally caught up with me. I kinda passed out in my car when I got home--not passed out as in unconscious--just fell asleep...I was pooped! The heat was not kind today and I was in it for the last 3 sessions of the day. So the hubby gets me inside and I slept up til a few minutes ago...Best 4 1/2 hours of sleep I have had in 2 weeks!

This year was supposed to be about slowing down and taking 3 days off a week--yeah--that is totally NOT happening. I am shooting every single day and have been for more months than I care to admit. I feel some big scheduling changes coming on...some that are a lot more permanent! More on that at a later date!

I will say no more and get straight to the preview---this one is WAY overdue!

11 Years Ago Today...

My entire life changed upon hearing a cry. At 2:35 pm, my oldest and first daughter entered this world. I had NO idea of how much she would change me.

I remember that the hospital had to kick me out of my room--I stayed WAY longer than I should have...but I was just PETRIFIED of taking this tiny 6lb, 15 oz little thing away from the people who knew how to take care of her. I was the baby of 7 kids...born so spaced out from the others that I may as well have been an only child. I had no friends who had baby brothers or sisters, I never babysat (didn't have the patience--funny, huh? considering what I do now for a living...), and I had never really even held a baby, much less feed it, change it, keep it alive!

I was only 22 years old, married for a little over a year, and suddenly, I was a Mommy. It took a little bit, but as I got to know Kelsey, and she got to know me, we found our groove. She was a Mommy's girl completely. Now, she is fast becoming a little lady.

Kelsey is amazing to say the least. She is one of the most intelligent people that I have ever met (of ALL the TAKS tests-reading, math and science-she only missed 2 questions!), she is one of the most creative, and the most empathetic children that I have ever met. She is a giver by nature, very sensitive, very emotional, and sacrifices herself often to please or help others. She is the child that all the moms tell me they want their daughters to be best friends with, the girl that all the girls either love or envy, and (unfortunately) she is loved by many an elementary school boy. NOW--that all being said--she is also entering her preteen years and we have definitely had to redefine our roles with one another many times in the last couple of years. I do see the angst starting to come through---the "woe is me" teenage years are upon us. God help me!

This Fall, she starts middle school (YIKES) and it won't be too long before she is in high school, and then....I can't even think about it...she has been instructed that she is not allowed to move out until she is married and not allowed to marry until she finishes college...I know, wishful thinking.

But TODAY, she is only 11 years old and while I am totally dreading the future ahead of us filled with mother/daughter disagreements, dates, proms, boyfriends, heartache and tears, I am so looking forward to seeing what kind of young woman blossoms in front of me. She is amazing now, but she will be even more so when she is older.




Kelsey at one year old---one of the very first pics I ever took--with my trusty Minolta 35mm SLR camera! She is the reason that I am a photographer--having her awakened a creative side that I did not even know existed before.





And just a few weeks ago...(her 11 year old photos will have to wait until I have more time--hopefully, that will be before she turns 12)



Happy Birthday, Kelsey!! I cannot wait to spend the entire day with just you...having fun and celebrating one of the best things that ever happened to me--having you!!

Urban Mini Sessions

There are a few spots that have come open for this mini session June Special.

If you are interested, please call Jennifer at 817-694-8664

My New Favorite Picture....

....of Avery Grace...





And a little moody...

Newborns....

I have DEFINITELY gotten my fair share of newborns lately!! I did 7 (!!!) newborns just last week and many more on my schedule for the next couple of months (including one tomorrow!)...
This little guy was soooo very good to me...not only did he have to deal with a long car ride, 2 hours in a very overgrown part of a park in Grapevine, mosquitoes in said overgrown park, AND me moving his naked little bottom from one prop to the next. ALSO very good was big sister who waited as patiently as a child of only 4 years could until it was her turn to be in the shots.
Check out these two! oh...and make sure you check out what has to be my all-time favorite outtake! heehee! Sorry for the lengthy post--hard to narrow down the pics!










love it in color too--maybe more!!











Just another big sister/little brother pic, right? Wait...what is that?





hmmm....need a closer look??



nice...funniest part was that she didn't even flinch...kept right on smiling...only after he finished peeing and we took him away did she realize that she had a warm, but not-so-clean feeling! Classic!




*****FOR THOSE MAMAS ANXIOUSLY AWAITING YOUR NEWBORN PREVIEWS FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS, PLEASE BEAR WITH ME--I DID NOT EVEN REALIZE HOW MANY NEWBORNS I HAD ON MY BOOKS OR HOW MANY REGULAR SESSIONS WE HAD TO CRAM INTO LAST WEEK IN ORDER TO TAKE CARE OF SOME OF THOSE FOLKS WHO KEPT GETTING BUMPED DUE TO THE WEATHER---THEY ARE COMING, I PROMISE!!*****

GO, ADAM, GO!!

So I have been feverishly editing in the hopes that I could get to a stopping point and I can actually watch American Idol tonight!! I must profess my love for Adam Lambert!! Homeboy can SING!!!!
So, there! That is MY pick for the next American Idol...America seems to have a love/hate/love relationship with him...not me...I have swooned since the auditions!!





Now, before any of you start criticizing my choice (cough, cough--Kirsten), there are some things that I need you all to know...

1-Yes, I know that he screams throughout his songs...but just b/c the other people on this show couldn't hit the same notes as him, does not make his high notes "screams"...it makes him blessed to have such a range...

2-No, I do not care if he is really homosexual---doesn't bother me in the least! He is still hot! Which leads me to ....

3-Nope, don't care if he dresses in drag and wears more make-up than me---maybe he can offer makeup tips...

4-No, I do not really think that he will win tonight and I'm not really sure that I want him to...regardless of what happens tonight, he is going to be a major star and winning American Idol might stifle him a bit!!

Poor Kris Allen...I would much rather be remembered as the guy who deserved to win but didn't b/c America had reservations about him, his singing style, and personal lifestyle choices (ADAM), than to be remembered as the guy who won but didn't deserve it (KRIS).

Ok--that is all--back to editing for the next hour and half and then hopefully NOT trying to edit AND listen to Idol at the same time....

I Think I'm in Love...

aaaahhhhhhhhhhh.... ;-)

I cannot tell you all how very much I love this mini session!!! I think that I had more fun today than I have in a long time--kinda renewed me...

******First though--BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE POST BELOW THIS ONE FOR THE DETAILS ON THE JUNE MINI SESSION !!!********

I must put up this picture first to show off a new item from glamRbaby---Check out THIS bow, Ladies!! You won't see this bow on every kid on the playground or at the mall--be one of the first to show off this FABULOUS new bow from glamRbaby!!!!

Here's my baby, Avery--she seems to be saying, "HEY!!! Check out my new glamRbaby bow!! Jealous??" Everyone at this shoot said that it was the cutest bow!! Please visit her website at www.glamrbaby.com



And I TOTALLY dig this one!!


And...oh my goodness...my favorite EVER of Avery Grace...






Some of my other faves from today...








My bigger babies...











And of course--one of all three!






PS--Thank you Thank you Thank you to my friend, Stacy, for helping me with this shoot...she has become one of my closest girlfriends, and I value your friendship more than you know...and thank you to my hubby, Chris, who brought the girls out today at the end just so that I could get a few photos to satisfy my mommy needs for a bit---Love you guys!

June's Mini Session...

I just got home from the Princess Tea Party minis and I am sooo excited to get started on these pictures!! The sessions went so well--I couldn't have asked for a better day or cuter subjects! I think I will officially do the "Fun and Funky" Tea Party every year--not one single person chose to do the traditional set up!

June's mini session has me super excited as well. I love, love, love using bright colors and crazy patterns and textures whenever I can and I cannot think of a better place to have June's Urban minis than in Downtown Dallas. It is one of my favorite spots--so many options! So--here are the details:

When: Sunday, June 7th 8:30am-6:30 pm

Where: Downtown Dallas--exact details provided to those who book

What: An urban "You Call It"--families, (session fee covers up to 5 people-$10 for each person after that), maternity, newborn, engagement, just the kids--whatever you need! Think outside the box for your attire as well!

What you get: A 30 minute session with me (A LOT can be done in 30 minutes), a CD with 15-20 fully edited and retouched photos, and a print release form so that you may print as you please!

How much: $175 (to be paid by May 26th)

If you are interested in this always sells out mini special, please call my assistant, Jennifer, at 817-694-8664 ASAP!!

****Jennifer does not answer the phone on mini session announcement days. She calls every person back in the order in which they called so please do not worry if she does not answer****

I am adding a couple of shots from sessions I have done there recently but this may not be the exact spot we use--just want to give y'all an ideal!










Check back soon--gonna post one from today!!