family pics on a windy day

There's nothing like scheduling a photo session to bring on West Texas wind!  Despite the wind machine, we managed to get some great shots.  And it's always fun to take pictures of friends!

business promotion portraits

I have a good friend who is working on building her reflexology business.  Like me and 99% of adults, she hasn't had true portraits taken in years.  So, a sunny afternoon session and many giggles later, we had portraits of my friend and photos to help promote her business.  (If you are interested in her services, let me know!  I'll get you her contact info.  It's 100% worth it.)  Here's a sample of her photos.

senior portraits

For seniors in high school, right now is a time of great beginnings and ends.  I challenge you to find a way to commemorate this time in your life in a unique way... 

...out of a studio...

...where you can be yourself.

a whirlwind of a summer

August already? I'm not sure where I've been for the past 3 months. I have sketchy memories of fun trips, lots of kids, lots of family, and lots of laughter...and always on the go! But it's been wonderful. In the midst of the craziness, I was able to work on 3 different portrait projects. There are some great shots I need to share with you, and I hope to have those up in the next week or so. Keep watching! And be patient with my slowness in updating. I'm still here. :)

sibling portraits

 

1-year portraits

We took these 1-year portraits on a Sunday afternoon in the park. 

And look at those beautiful blue eyes!

Every photo session should end with a messy cupcake.

senior portraits

The first senior portraits I did were a blast! We shot the photos in several different locations, one of which was the well-known Cadillac Ranch. The best thing about this kind of senior portraits is that they're 100% personal. You pick the place. You pick the style. The final product tends to be much more individual and original than your typical senior pictures. Looking back at my senior pictures, I wish I could have had a more individual experience that fit my personality.

kids

When parents have their first child, they take every possible picture at every possible milestone. It's such a wondrous time! And babies are such good subjects for a photo. However, as kids get older and life gets busier, we take up our cameras less and less. Although your child gets their pictures made at school each year, try something different this year for the portraits that you give to family and friends. A unique portrait will be a welcome addition to the ordinary school portrait lineup.

collage

If you're looking for a new way to have portraits made as a gift or for your home, a photo collage is a great alternative. To get the images, I have the normal photo shoot with you, and then I can compile a collage with your specifications. Several different formats work well. This one in particular was made to fit in an 8"x10" frame and the pictures are similar sizes. Another collage I've done highlights one main photo with three other smaller photos beside the large one. So, you get multiple portraits all in one place. Another plus: you only need one frame!

family portraits

In downtown Rogers, Arkansas, I took family portraits for my brother, sister-in-law, niece, and nephew. It was the middle of May, so everything was green and blooming. We had a blast searching for places downtown and trying different things. This is one of my favorite shots from that photo shoot. I'll include more from these portraits later on.