Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
"Breakfast at Tiffany's"...SO Sweet!
What a great time we had at the recent "Breakfast at Tiffany's" photo shoot! These two sisters couldn't have been more precious. Not only did they get a timeless photo of these angels - I think they are also going to order these for their Christmas Cards. Ok this is a first for me - Christmas Cards ordered in May?...But they are adorable.
I know I've said before...but thank Heaven for little girls...
Friday, May 7, 2010
A letter to Momma...
A letter to Momma…
I don’t know when her memory started to lapse. It came slowly. I just can’t seem to remember anything she would tell me. Sometimes I can’t remember when you were little. Then one day recently she called and left me a voice message.
There wasn’t anything odd to her voice to start with. Then she said I’ve been thinking. I’ve been thinking about you all day and how I treated you when you were growing up. I’m so sorry. I should have been a better Mother to you. There are so many things I should have done better. I’m so sorry.
I don’t know why our mind only remembers or focuses on what we think are mistakes. I quickly called Momma to remind her of all the wonderful things she did for me. Then I realized she might forget. In this modern world of emails, and texts, and Facebook, and Twitter we’ve lost something. Something very valuable. We can go back and re-read a letter, look at the underlined words in red. Feel the bumps where tears dried. Smell the hint of perfume from long ago. Yes there is something very valuable about taking your time to write from the heart.
So I’m gonna write a letter to Momma. I have a great memory from my childhood to write about. My Momma was very involved in the PTA. For a fundraiser, Walnut Park Elementary had a Football Queen contest. The winner was chosen by whoever raised the most money - one penny at a time. My Mom made the sash for the winner. It was gold velvet ribbon with blue glitter letters. I thought it was the prettiest thing I had ever seen. We put my picture on mason jars and put them all over town hoping I would win. And I did. I have misplaced a lot of stuff. I’ve lost all sorts of “favorite” jewelry, my letter sweater, and designer gowns. But I still have my Football Queen sash safely tucked away.
I thought about that sash tonight when I was making the sash for my Brownie Girl Scout troop. They are going to receive their try-it patches tomorrow night and I wanted to make something special that their Dad’s could pin on their vest.
I’m gonna write about that too – in my letter to Momma. Happy Mother’s Day all you Momma’s out there.
I don’t know when her memory started to lapse. It came slowly. I just can’t seem to remember anything she would tell me. Sometimes I can’t remember when you were little. Then one day recently she called and left me a voice message.
There wasn’t anything odd to her voice to start with. Then she said I’ve been thinking. I’ve been thinking about you all day and how I treated you when you were growing up. I’m so sorry. I should have been a better Mother to you. There are so many things I should have done better. I’m so sorry.
I don’t know why our mind only remembers or focuses on what we think are mistakes. I quickly called Momma to remind her of all the wonderful things she did for me. Then I realized she might forget. In this modern world of emails, and texts, and Facebook, and Twitter we’ve lost something. Something very valuable. We can go back and re-read a letter, look at the underlined words in red. Feel the bumps where tears dried. Smell the hint of perfume from long ago. Yes there is something very valuable about taking your time to write from the heart.
So I’m gonna write a letter to Momma. I have a great memory from my childhood to write about. My Momma was very involved in the PTA. For a fundraiser, Walnut Park Elementary had a Football Queen contest. The winner was chosen by whoever raised the most money - one penny at a time. My Mom made the sash for the winner. It was gold velvet ribbon with blue glitter letters. I thought it was the prettiest thing I had ever seen. We put my picture on mason jars and put them all over town hoping I would win. And I did. I have misplaced a lot of stuff. I’ve lost all sorts of “favorite” jewelry, my letter sweater, and designer gowns. But I still have my Football Queen sash safely tucked away.
I thought about that sash tonight when I was making the sash for my Brownie Girl Scout troop. They are going to receive their try-it patches tomorrow night and I wanted to make something special that their Dad’s could pin on their vest.
I’m gonna write about that too – in my letter to Momma. Happy Mother’s Day all you Momma’s out there.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
"Breakfast at Tiffany's" Limited Edition
Announcing “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” Limited Edition
Limited Editions are "limited" in that they occur on only one date, are limited in the amount of openings for each date, and are usually "themed". You receive 15 minutes of time and there is only one outfit allowed. You are usually shown at least 7-10 images to make your selection from. The creation fee is $35 and pricing starts at $20 for prints with no minimum orders. All prints are professionally printed and coated for protection. Enlargements and wall portraits are professionally mounted.
This session is scheduled for Wednesday, May 5, early release day at Spicewood. Sessions will be scheduled from 1:15 PM until 4:30 PM. Session time preference will be in the order that sessions are booked. Payment of creation fee books a session. We accept cash, check, visa, or mastercard.
Tips: Arrive with hair in a bun or ponytail. Not necessary for hair to be clean, better if it's not! Short hair? no problem. We will have plenty of bobby pins to secure. We won't have time to get the prints back before Mother's Day, but definitely by Father's Day!
Print orders will need to be made the day of the session. Images will be posted to Facebook by the weekend!
**UPDATE** Only5 3 sessions left!! Email me soon to get on the schedule!
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Limited Editions are "limited" in that they occur on only one date, are limited in the amount of openings for each date, and are usually "themed". You receive 15 minutes of time and there is only one outfit allowed. You are usually shown at least 7-10 images to make your selection from. The creation fee is $35 and pricing starts at $20 for prints with no minimum orders. All prints are professionally printed and coated for protection. Enlargements and wall portraits are professionally mounted.
This session is scheduled for Wednesday, May 5, early release day at Spicewood. Sessions will be scheduled from 1:15 PM until 4:30 PM. Session time preference will be in the order that sessions are booked. Payment of creation fee books a session. We accept cash, check, visa, or mastercard.
Tips: Arrive with hair in a bun or ponytail. Not necessary for hair to be clean, better if it's not! Short hair? no problem. We will have plenty of bobby pins to secure. We won't have time to get the prints back before Mother's Day, but definitely by Father's Day!
Print orders will need to be made the day of the session. Images will be posted to Facebook by the weekend!
**UPDATE** Only
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Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Adina and Scott Hayne Workshop - ULTRA FAB!!
Wow! I have followed Scott's work for a couple of years, evidently right after he started. I always loved his use of light, and how he created a mood in the modest of locations. One afternoon recently while I was stalking his website I saw that he and his lovely wife Adina were coming to Houston for a workshop - I signed up immediately. Adina and Scott were so honest and giving in the presentation - they didn't hold anything back and answered every question asked. Thanks to Aric Hoek and the Houston Professional Photographer's Guild for hosting such an informative event. I certaintly wish I lived closer! I would join your awesome group. If anyone does live within the Houston area the PPGH has just changed their membership guidelines. I would check it out! http://www.ppgh.org/
The Hayne's were very prepared and the day was jam packed. I can't reveal in one blog post everything I learned but using light was probably my favorite part. Adina shared her knowledge of the back end including marketing, giving clients what they want, and the fun job of running an office. Of course just watching Scott was an education in itself. He was awarded the SPA (Senior Portait Artist) of the year last year and his work is awe inspiring. Just look at a few shots from the day.
No Scott is not resting! He is showing the model how to pose.
Then we went outside. This one is just yummy!!
The Hayne's were very prepared and the day was jam packed. I can't reveal in one blog post everything I learned but using light was probably my favorite part. Adina shared her knowledge of the back end including marketing, giving clients what they want, and the fun job of running an office. Of course just watching Scott was an education in itself. He was awarded the SPA (Senior Portait Artist) of the year last year and his work is awe inspiring. Just look at a few shots from the day.
No Scott is not resting! He is showing the model how to pose.
This girl nailed it.
Then we went outside. This one is just yummy!!
Adina and Scott are truly a husband and wife team. They go together on every shoot. Here she is lighting a model.
This is the bottom floor of the Crowne Plaza in Houston. LOVE IT!!
Thanks again to Adina and Scott! You guys so ROCK!
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Jessie - Simply Stunning
When I'm photographing someone and they ask for direction I usually tell them to smile with their eyes. Jessie can't help but smile with her eyes! What a beautiful girl. I had several sets put together - and she looked fab in all of them. Look for her website soon! Here are a few sneak peeks!
Friday, April 2, 2010
College Senior Session
Baylor University in Waco Texas is a beautiful campus. I had the pleasure recently to do a Senior photo session there. We wondered all over campus as Justin pointed out this and that. The library, the stadium, the various halls that he has traveled. Baylor has been home to Justin for the past four years. I remember the day his parents dropped him off. There wasn't a dry eye there. ANYWHERE on campus that day I suspect.
As that day was an adventure full of hope and surprise so is his future. Soon he will take another road another path to become the man that God has directed him to be. Here are a few sneak peeks.
As that day was an adventure full of hope and surprise so is his future. Soon he will take another road another path to become the man that God has directed him to be. Here are a few sneak peeks.
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