March 9, 2008: Ashley & Nathan

Ashley & Nathan! What better way to wrap up my weekend then with another wonderful engagement shoot? I was a little nervous before this shoot as Nathan and Ashley know a lot about photography and they were going to know if I was messing things up. But once I got over that, we had a great time. Their May wedding is going to be wonderful. I learned about lots of the cool details during our shoot.

Because I haven't mentioned it enough recently, I got all the best couples this year. These two are no exception - they are cute, perfect for each other and super fun. Thanks so much for all the trust and the fun!

Ashley and Nathan wanted to incorporate a cinder block into their images as it relates back to their first date. It's not my story to tell, so I won't tell it here, but it's really cute. I love stuff like this - making your shot personal is a great idea.

A little texture - what do you think? I normally don't do much of this, but was in the mood to play in Photoshop.

I looove this image.

February 23, 2008: Tina's Maternity Portraits

Tina's going to have a baby!

So her sweet sister scheduled a portrait session. I had a great time with Tina, her sister and her cousin. We did a few studio shots, which is a departure from my normal style, but very fun, and then we headed out to the park so we didn't waste the gorgeous day!

Thanks so much for including me Tina and I can't wait to meet baby Mia.

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 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.....

September 1, 2007: Clare's Baptism

Remember teeny, tiny Clare Rose from a month or so ago? Well here she is now!



What a little cherub she has grown into! She is a seriously, seriously cute baby.

I was honored to be asked to document her Baptism last weekend. It was a beautiful occassion filled with family and friends in downtown Austin. On to the pictures, shall we?

Big brother Wil.

Big brother John Paul.

Big sister Anna Laura .

Mom and baby.

The big event!

I threw this one in because I love how Kathryn is looking at her little girl.

The whole family.

Thanks again for having me there! It was truly an honor.

Ausgust 26, 2007: Ashley & Ryan

I met up with Ashley & Ryan this morning at the lush and beautiful Laguna Gloria to shoot some portraits.

Ashley & Ryan had a very distinct vision for what they wanted out of their portraits. I love when clients have opinions and suggestions!

Despite the heat and a mad search for the security guard to open up the villa, we had a great time and made some classic and fun images together.

Thanks again you two. It was truly a pleasure!


I generally tell couples not to wear the same color for a portrait, but these two proved me wrong. I love how they are in the same color, but are not matchy-matchy. They looked great!

They have a sa-weet car that we worked into a few shots.

And into the Villa (and air conditioning) we go!

One more....

July 7, 2007: Quinn

On Saturday, I went back and visited Quinn for her second Watch Me Grow session. I LOVE when parents choose this option because I get to see the amazing changes in their children.

You can see Quinn's newborn session here.

I am happy to report that she is a delightful baby girl of four months. All smiles and completely fascinated by my camera. Mom & Dad looked much more rested too. Plus she's got those chubby legs that I just can't get enough of. Thanks Heather & Mike! I'm so happy I'm getting to know your little girl.

On to the pictures!

We shot Quinn in this chair as a newborn and wanted to do it again for comparison. She barely fits in it now! I also think she's laughing at us here for even attempting it.

July 7, 2007: Cami & Debbie

On Saturday, I met Cami & Debbie. Cami had flown in from Florida to visit her mom on her birthday and wanted to create some portraits to celebrate her mom.

I had a blast with these ladies. It's rare that I get to photograph adult children and their parents and these two are obviously close. They claimed they didn't know what to do in front of the camera - but look at them! Hot tamales, both of them.

Thanks again Cami & Debbie! It was wonderful meeting you!