Sorry, I can’t help it! Especially when I had the chance to experience this family’s breathtaking holiday decorations last year! They are just too magnificent not to share. More HERE.

Obviously, I’ve been struggling to keep up with my blog for the last several years, lol. I always feel like I have to have something worthwhile to say when I post…something poetic and meaningful, but with with school and busy season upon me, well…”words are hard” (quote from a past workshop attendee that I use regularly!). So, I think I’ll just take the pressure off myself to select just the right session and say just the right words and just share what I feel like sharing when I feel like sharing. I chose this session from last fall because I happened to LOVE our evening together…I remember the weather and light were incredible. I adored the colors and textures of their outfits. And frankly, the kids had a wonderfully contagious positive energy among them. When I look at these pictures again, I immediately get that back.

There. Blogged. 🙂

I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have other things I should be doing besides dreaming of Rosemary Beach, but I’d also be lying if I said this magical place wasn’t on my mind constantly these days. About a year ago, some dear friends/clients introduced me to 30A and pretty much as soon as I got back home to Texas, I booked a trip for my family to go out there. Let me tell you, our vacation cannot come soon enough!!!

So while I’m taking a break from studying and counting down the days until we go back, I’m going to be posting pics from the family photo sessions that we got to do during that stunning Florida beach trip last year.

These sweet sisters. I’ve been photographing them since they were born! And they have each grown into these bundles of love and energy and beauty and life and we had so much fun getting to play together and twirl in lovely dresses on white sand beaches with the ocean sparkling like a jewel behind us! The town of Rosemary Beach itself is like no other place I’ve ever seen before, too. Breathtaking. I did not want to stop taking pictures…I truly did not. (Remember this?)

Gosh, I think I’ve known Sabrina for almost 5 years now, which seems like so long and also not long enough. She is INSANELY talented and has an incredible eye for color and design–as evidenced by her gorgeous home that they completely renovated in mere months. I was so overwhelmed by the beauty and attention to detail in their home…there are so many stories to tell and very personal and thoughtful details throughout. I am amazed at how it all came together, how hard they worked to make all of these visions come to reality.

Sabrina is a funny, warm, easy-going person and I feel incredibly blessed call her a friend. We were treated to the most delicious meal (her hubby is an excellent cook) and relaxing evening at her place and I don’t know if I could ever thank them enough for that. She also happens to be a fantastic travel companion and I’m hoping to figure out a way to run a destination half marathon with her in the very near future (hint, hint).

Thank you so much, Sabrina, for inviting us into your colorful, loving world and for even thinking to document this time with your kiddos as their mommy. They are pretty lucky to have you!

There is so much energy and love and vibrance in this family, you’d be hard pressed NOT to have an amazing photo session with them. Once again, I’m drawn to the brilliant colors in the clothing, the different locations we found, their incredible eyes, and of course, my favorite: red hair!

I figure since it’s already the 2nd month into 2019, I might try to dust off the old blog. This session was from a while back, but I’m just going to go ahead and make an attempt to start catching up, little by little. I’ve been working with this awesome family since he was just a few days old. I love that mama isn’t afraid to use color and she made this photo session so authentic to their family with the sweet moments in the house, riding bikes, and sweet, fun treats at the end!

Since I’ve blogged TWO days in a row, that makes me officially “on a roll!” I loved the amazing color and vibe this family wanted to incorporate into their photo session in a relatively new part of Austin. Both girls are highly involved with musical theater (which holds a special place in my own heart) and there was no shortage of beauty or personality in these portraits! The hardest part of the photo session was everyone (including me) getting distracted when an adorable doggo would stroll by (they had to leave their own pupper at home for this adventure). Next time, they should definitely bring their furriest family member!!

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The kids-only minis will be held on the following dates/times at the Pinkle Toes Studio in Manor, TX:

• Sat 11/17- 3-5:30 p.m.
• Sun 11/18 – 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
• Sun 11/25 -10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
• Fri 11/30 – 9-11:30 a.m.
• Sat 12/1 – 3-5:30 p.m.
• Sat 12/2 -10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Join us for a “Warm Winter’s Nap” as we snuggle up, read stories, and show off our coziest holiday pajamas! The kids-only holiday mini session is FREE to all 2019 clients and includes ONE digital file of your choice, but you have options to earn more free files! As in the past, the only way to snag a spot for your child(ren) is by booking a full session for 2019 (sorry, but you cannot move a 2018 session in order to do so and you cannot purchase this mini separately). Drop a line to get 2019 session info!

I had been seeing these really neat pics of displays overlooking various cities pop up all over my Instagram feed and I thought they were so clever and creative. I just about passed out when, on my morning run in downtown Austin, Texas, I stumbled upon one of those displays…just sitting there…waiting to be photographed. It was only up for a short amount of time, so I had to find the perfect family to “frame” and fast. I think Gillian from my Modo Yoga family in Austin and her family have the PERFECT vibe for such a photo shoot, wouldn’t you agree? And thanks to HomeGoods #GOFINDING for thinking outside the box in your advertising and creativity. You all knocked this one outta the park for sure!

This family seriously requires no posing. They just do. They just are. They are so comfortable with one another and who they are as a family. I love that more than words can say.

Once again, cute couple alert!

Cute face alert times two!

Love that we can see some missing teeth up there :-).

And of course…gotta do a little yoga, too. Another fav from this set HERE.

She really, really wanted me to take pics of her by the water, which I did, but I couldn’t help but to be captivated by her gorgeous eyes and those perfect freckles!

Sweet, sweet boy.

And I LOVE that they all wanted to show off his awesome blue nails!

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Oh! WAIT! Before I forget, I’m doing something pretty cool at Modo Yoga THIS Saturday, if you want some cool pics of YOU doing yoga AND to help out the Jeremiah Program in the process! Learn more HERE!

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{Post #2 of “40 B4 40” = 40 blog posts before I turn 40 ;-)}

So I understand these adorable fall/winter dresses might seem out of place when we’re already in triple digits in Texas right now, but I figured the next session I should blog as part of my “40 B4 40” (see previous post) should be theirs since I’m currently editing their pics from this year, lol. I had never been to The Pearl in San Antonio, but wow, I didn’t want to leave! It was so overwhelmingly photogenic (just like this amazing family, really) and I loved the mix of old and new, machinery and organic materials. Of course, I love seeing these personalities as the girls grow up as well. I’ve known them since they were each tiny babies and just look at them now!

From mama:

What made you decide this was the time to do a photo session? Were you marking any special occasion, etc? Cooler weather is always a treat here in south Texas, So we typically try to shoot in the fall or spring. {Side note: the original date we had for this session was COOOOOOOOLD and blustery (funny, huh?). I am sooooooooo glad we made the call to move it to another date because it was gorgeous out!}
Where was your session held and why? The Pearl in San Antonio. The Pearl is a multi-use development with lots of superb architectural components, beautiful landscaping set on the San Antonio River.
What was your favorite part of your session? All of it. From start to finish. {same}
Advice to other families before their photo sessions? Relax. Act as normal/natural as possible. And let Michele work her magic.
What made you choose Pinkle Toes Photography? We have been using Michele for 8 years. Enough said. {<3}
Describe your favorite image from the session and why it’s your fav: My favorite picture is the photo of Blake and I running up behind the girls and grabbing them. The smiles on their faces were priceless. {same; another fav of mine HERE}