Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to you all!!!!!

I'll be back in a week or so with some more posts. In the meantime, here's my little chef in one of her favorite Christmas presents.

Happy Holidays!

I will be out of the office until December 28th (at least).

Have a wonderful holiday season everyone and I'll see you all in 2008!!!!

Thanks for letting me be a part of your life this year.

December 15, 2007: Quinn

Last weekend I shot the third installment in Quinn's Watch Me Grow session. I love being able to follow a little one like this. It's really a delight. Quinn's family is also so welcoming and makes my job very easy. Quinn is learning about crawling and pulling up and putting things in her mouth, so it is a magical time for her.

To recap, here is Quinn cooking



and as a newborn


and at four months


and now here she is at almost nine months!

November 17, 2007: Heather & Chip

Heather & Chip had a lovely wedding at University Presbyterian followed by a jammin' reception at the Austin Women's Club (aka Chateau Bellevue). Seriously, they still might be dancing. I had a delightful time shooting with Tyler S. again. He is always so very fun and good for at least one spit take from me. I think he enjoys telling me a joke when I have water in my mouth just to see if it will come out my nose. Thanks for letting me be a part of your day Heather & Chip!

On to pics.....


Heather chose some gorgeous fall colors - the whole palette was very rich.


AWC has some amazing spots for portraits.


Details - I wanted to steal that kissing ball. I didn't!

Everyone should be this happy right after they are married. So cute.

I have been having too much fun with ring shots lately.

TWO!

My little Savannah is now TWO! I know they call them the terrible two's, but I can't help thinking she is the coolest little girl I've ever met.

I'll post some pics of her super fun party soon. Have a great week!

Rachel: Senior Portraits

I don't do a lot of Senior portraits, but I have the best time when I do. I had the most wonderful time cruising around Austin with Rachel and her mom last Thursday.

Rachel had a great vision for what she wanted from her shoot and I think we achieved it. She is adorable inside and out, so she's an easy gal to photograph. She was also very patient with all my crazy ideas and went along with every one. Thanks Rachel and Lori for such a great morning.

On to pics!

Bill, Susie, Olivia and Maggie

Bill, Susie and big sister Olivia recently welcomed baby Maggie into their family, so when's a better time for some pictures?

This family is so delightful. I love two year olds (maybe I'm biased as my little one turns two next weekend). They are certainly not the easiest subjects to shoot, but they are so fun! Always so much personality. Little Maggie was a wonderful model as well. She is a super mellow little girl. Thanks again your guys! I had a wonderful time being part of your family for a few hours!

On to pics!

Ninja with a Nikon

While you are all waiting for me to catch up on my blogging......here is a funny shot sent to me by Tyler S. from when I was shooting with him a few weeks back. I'm all ninja-style up in the balcony....

November 16, 2007: Clare's Bridal

Oh I am a touch behind on blogging. Must be the turkey (and stuffing and apple pie) hangover from Thanksgiving......

Claire is getting married in New Orleans in January and needed some quick portraits for her hometown paper. We had a great time playing in front of my orange wall. I LOVE her dress!!!!! Have a wonderful wedding Claire! Feel free to send me some beignets!!!!!

November 11, 2007: Bobby & Jill

Bobby and Jill wanted some pictures to give to their parents for Christmas. We had a great time playing at Mayfield park the other weekend. It's always very fun to shoot adult siblings.

Thanks so much you guys!

On to pics.....

And now for some bad news....

Well, not really, but I have to put on my bossypants and I don't enjoy doing that. Here we go...

As a reminder, to receive your portraits before Christmas, I must receive your order by December 2, 2007. Unfortunately, the deadline for Christmas delivery of albums has now passed.

On a brighter note, stay tuned this week for some sneak peeks of:

• Nathan and Alex's portrait session
• Claire's Bridal portrait
• Heather and Chip's Wedding
• Maggie & Olivia's portraits
• Greta's portraits
• Quinn's portraits

Phew! That is a long to do list - I'm off to work!

Have a great week everyone!

November 11, 2007: Marissa & Shea

So SO cute these two! I had a ball shooting Marissa and Shea this past weekend at Mayfield Park. The weather and light were amazing! On a random side note, winter light is THE BEST (in my opinion anyway) so don't let the cooler temperatures scare you away from having outdoor portraits made.

In addition to great conditions, Marissa and Shea are completely adorable, in love and so photogenic. Thanks for the great afternoon you two!

On to pics....

I don't know why I like this picture so much but I do! Again! With the cuteness!