Ann's Bridal Portraits

I absolutely love when I get an opportunity to shoot in a new place! Ann's fiance (now HUSBAND, as of this weekend, congrats guys!) Chad works at a posh bar off Kirby, Red Room, where they let us come in one afternoon to shoot her bridals. We kind of spilled over into the antique store downstairs, it was wonderful : )

She definitely has style, you can't miss it... and the personality to back it up. Enjoy!

MODEL UPDATE: Please raise your paw if interested...

DOGS: In 2010, I will be unveiling a new "pet project"!

Thanks so much to everyone-- my pet-model cup runneth over! I have received plenty of offers, and currently do not have a need for additional pets to volunteer for the project.

Fallon & JB's Wedding

Congratulations to Fallon & JB!!! Their wedding took place in the Chapel at the Fellowship of the Woodlands, and the reception at the Woodlands Resort and Conference Center.

It was like stepping into a scene from Steel Magnolias listening to this absolutely charming family (from Louisiana) talk all day and night! I really felt like family among them... instantly right at home, very comfortable. I'm so blessed to be able to work with such wonderful people. If only they had a family wedding every weekend, and I could see them over and over again...

The florals were a dazzling mix of purples, maroons, and greens... the bridesmaids were gowned in lilac and lime... the cake adorned with a big purple bow... and the reception venue had mauve up-lighting along the perimeter to give a posh and intimate feel to the party.

Guy and Connie, the parents of the bride, were even gracious enough to stay with me in the church parking lot after Fallon's bridal portrait session-- I had accidentally shut my trunk with the car keys inside, and they waited ever so patiently for AAA to come to my rescue. They still wanted me back for the wedding after that ; )

I can hardly wait to get started on their wedding album!

Owen, 16 Months

Owen is just a little cherub-faced ray-o-sunshine. Seriously... with these eyes and cheeks, how can you tell him no?!?!

We shot at his home in The Heights, both indoor and outdoor. I enjoyed playing "Wheeeere's Owen?" with him as I hid behind the grill on the patio, which brought plenty of smiles our way-- not to mention some really funny little curious looks. He found a leaf out there that garnered more attention that you'd ever think possible (and then tried to eat it), and climbed like a big boy up into the chair.

I had taken my favorite baby-whisperer Connor (he's 9) along to assist and help wrangle on this shoot, and Owen really didn't want him to leave! Connor picked him up for a hug, and owen latched on like a baby monkey. It was sooooooooo cuuuuuute!

Heeeeeere's Hailey!

I posted some of gorgeous little Hailey a while back, but here's a little collage for even more sweetness:

Brand New Madeline... 7 days old.

I recently shot Madeline's Mommy's maternity portraits, and was thrilled to be invited backto their home for her newborn session.

Still new and wrinkly and pink and snuggly, Madeline was bright-eyed and very awake when I arrived! After a few little snacks here and there to relax her, she finally nestled into my favorite baby-backdrop rug and fell into peaceful slumber... ahhhhh.

We took some beautiful first-family-portraits right there in the nursery, and several of the new baby with each parent. Grandma was also there, so we pulled her in for a few shots. Mom looked absolutely amazing, glowing, spectacular; you'd never guess she gave birth seven days ago.

On a personal note, my very, very favorite shot from the session is Madeline's father holding her and looking down, smiling at her. I know they will both cherish that photograph for years to come... and there will literally never be another time when they can have that particular moment, when she will fit into the palms of his hands like that, when he will stare into his future with such anticipation and wonder. It reminds me of a beautiful poem my Dad wrote for me when I was a baby-- noteworthy, as this session took place on the first anniversary of the day my father passed away. I couldn't have asked for more than celebrating new life on that day.