As if the beautiful girl and her deer weren't enough, then they brought out the giant pinwheels, and the old tractor equipment, *and* horses, too????!!! The whole time I seriously thought I had died and gone to Pinkle Toes heaven. This session was just pure magic and I'm so thankful to have met this family! (Congrats to them on Pic of the Month, too!)

Kimberly says:

I agree...heaven!! What a beautiful family and session. I know they LOVE these. Wow!

(09.07.10 @ 11:23 AM)
Lindsay Powell says:

LOVE this session. Such variety, whimsy.. beautiful light. Mom has such a great sense of style.. can she take me shopping? gorgeous family.

(09.07.10 @ 11:39 AM)
michelle Frerichs says:

speechless. one of the most beautiful sessions...ever.

(09.07.10 @ 11:50 AM)
Andrea Halsey says:

Wow, you are not kidding - magical indeed! This definitely looks like pure heaven, I can only imagine what the album will look like!

(09.07.10 @ 12:01 PM)
Tamea says:

Oh. My. Goodness. I've never seen anything so sweet in my life! The light, the most expressive baby in the world, sweet parents, AND a fawn!!! That session was a jackpot.

(09.07.10 @ 12:15 PM)
Justyna says:

Michele, Amazing doesn't do it justice!!! IN-LOVE with the entire session. Magic!

(09.07.10 @ 02:14 PM)
Tanya says:

Oh my word! I would have died and gone to pinkle toes heaven too!! and don't forget the adorable dog with the matching pink bandana! What a fab. session girl!

(09.07.10 @ 03:21 PM)
Jenny says:

beyond gorgeous!

(09.07.10 @ 09:34 PM)
Amber says:

That is so cool!

(09.08.10 @ 12:17 AM)

September 7, 2010

I know I'm a tad bit late on this, but it was a tough choice. We have a tie:

horse_austin_baby_photographer.jpgI'll be posting many, many more from her session soon.

Aaaaaaaand...

austin_nicu_birth_photographer.jpgJust because...

[What does this mean?]


Lela says:

Look at that sweet baby trying so hard to look at momma. What a fantastic set of images.

(09.07.10 @ 11:03 AM)
beverly says:

wow, michele. the emotion of the mama about to hold her baby in that first image is just so powerful. wow. just wow.

(09.07.10 @ 11:52 AM)
Alexandra Andrews says:

The B&W imags of mums first cuddle are the best for me, I want to cry just seeing that happiness in her face, it's really powerful. And how teeny tiny !

(09.07.10 @ 02:33 PM)

August 26, 2010

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This evening's session was all things sweet, light, tender, and girlie. Right up my alley. Sigh...
Kristy says:

oh that's just super-cute

(08.26.10 @ 09:20 PM)
catherine s says:

thank you so much Michelle. not just for this wonderful photo and the ones to come but for helping us stop tonight and smell our two roses. I am indebteded. cds

(08.26.10 @ 10:07 PM)
Kelsey Anderson says:

So sweet and fun!

(08.26.10 @ 10:12 PM)
Lucy says:

Awesome, this is soooo cute! Gorgeous as always Michele :)

(08.26.10 @ 11:24 PM)
Linda says:

There is so much to see in this photo of the girls' big sister/little sister relationship. It is full of love, admiration, fun and a snapshot of their daily lives!

(08.27.10 @ 06:05 AM)
Jessica Downey says:

In love with this!

(08.28.10 @ 11:04 PM)

August 24, 2010

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I admit that I wasn't quite prepared to get in the pool at our session today, but man, oh man, I didn't mind a bit (even the part about driving home in wet pants ;-).

AmyC says:

Wow! You're a champ! Don't know if I could handle the wet pants :) Great shots!

(08.24.10 @ 09:16 PM)
melissa says:

new addition to session packing checklist. . .spare pants

(08.24.10 @ 09:28 PM)
Tamara says:

gorgeous! Don't you love Nikon color?

(08.25.10 @ 05:54 AM)
stacy krager says:

I *love* that you got in the pool in your clothes! Love it :)

(08.25.10 @ 01:57 PM)
Ellen Burt says:

LOVE these!!! Thank you so much for being up for getting in the pool. We had such a great time yesterday and we cannot wait to see all of the images from the session! Thanks Again! Ellen

(08.25.10 @ 02:01 PM)
Stacy Anastasia Elwell says:

Stunning captures, love the clarity of the water and her eyes are amazing! Great captures!

(08.25.10 @ 03:36 PM)
Tori @ FIToriBLOG.com says:

I LOVE THESE IMAGES!!!

(08.25.10 @ 05:56 PM)
Carol says:

What will you NOT do to get the shot,lol??

(08.30.10 @ 09:37 PM)

August 22, 2010

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Get ready because we've got a whole crop of sweet little newborns coming up over the next few months. I met up in downtown Austin this morning with several beautifully expectant mommies for our Xpressions sessions. It's so important to capture this incredible time during pregnancy for them. (Loved mama's stunning blue dress above and wow, can she pull off that hat or what??!)

a2_austin_maternity_photographer.jpg(Such a perfectly beautiful round belly!)

a3_austin_maternity_pregnancy_portraits.jpg(She was so cute! Her giggles had *me* giggling the whole time!)

I'm so glad they decided to do these maternity portraits...definitely something you won't regret!

Then, after all these baby bellies, I really needed a baby fix. Of course this baby isn't a "baby" any more, but oh, it's been wonderful watching her grow up over this past year:

a4_austin_kid_child_photographer.jpgHope you all enjoy your sneak peeks and I'll mail out your CD's this week!

Our LAST round of Xpressions for 2010 is November 7th and we only have 2 openings left for that. This will also be the last time non-clients can take part in Xpressions. Next year, Xpressions will only be open to clients who've had a Premium session within 1 year from the Xpressions date.

jean smith says:

your work is SUCH a breath of fresh air. i love coming to your blog. WONDERFUL images!

(08.24.10 @ 04:16 PM)
Amber Harkin says:

Thanks for the great shots Michele. Can't wait to see more!

(08.24.10 @ 05:42 PM)
Tina Vasquez says:

Great pics as always M!!! I know that 1st couple. I graduated High School with Chad! Such a cute couple!

(08.24.10 @ 08:45 PM)