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Let’s create the most unique school portrait your child may ever have and do something to give back to Austin at the same time!! I’m incredibly excited to be able to offer these sessions both at the Pinkle Toes Studio (outdoor set) and inside Gro Boutique at the Hill Country Galleria (if you haven’t been there to shop…oh, you must!). I’ve been working for MONTHS on the set and props…just wait until you see it all. Please contact me for full details (photogs…please use my photographer form if you are asking questions not related to scheduling a session):


These two weren’t thrilled to be up so early in the morning, but once they got to exploring, they didn’t mind so much. Are you kidding me with those lace outfits at the beginning? Dear me. Too cute! At their newborn session, it wasn’t tough to tell who was who. Still holds true at one year! [Don’t miss the ultimate portrayal of motherhood outtake HERE.]

The first time I hung out with this family was last Christmas and that baby girl was just a wee baby. How cool to see her again all sitting up pretty on her own and constantly cracking up at her big sister! I adored getting to photograph them in their home…their environment…where they were comfortable and relaxed. Those are the best times!

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I think it’s pretty safe to say that you all know stylized sessions aren’t my thing. Buuuuuut…every now and then I get inspired by a concept and give it a go. If you have an idea for your own family photo session, tell me! While I can’t promise to make all of your wildest dreams come true, you never know what ideas might take!
These beautiful little ones had SO much fun splashing in their tub and I could not get over how dreamlike and summery the images turned out. I wish I had done this with my own kiddos…
My personal favorite image from this session can be seen HERE, by the way.

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A little bit ago, I had the opportunity to photography some fall lines for gro boutique here in Austin (brand new store…check it out!). We pulled it together so quickly and wouldn’t you know it, it was drizzling when we arrived bright and early for the shoot. But our little models were AMAZING and they pulled it off somehow. Well done, little ladies!
Jul 04, 2012

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From my little firecracker to yours!

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A little more than a year ago, I met Lauren at one of my photography workshops and I instantly knew I liked her. She’s smart, kind, lovely, and extremely talented as well. She’s a fantastic mommy and I know that shows through in these images. I know it was VERY hot that evening they drove out to the studio (a long drive from Dallas, too), and I have to say her kiddos really pulled through for the session. Candy Land on the bed was a rockin’ idea, Lauren! Lots of snuggles, lots of love, and lots of memories captured at this moment…when her baby girl is her baby and her son still lets her kiss him in public. Makes me catch my breath to think that will one day disappear for me, too.
And really, are you kidding me with that amazing dress??? I told her I don’t care what it cost her, it was worth every penny! (Wanna see my personal fav image from the session?)
Lauren, I truly enjoyed this evening with you all and wished it didn’t end. Dallas is too far, my friend. We must see each other more often!

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You didn’t make a peep while your big brother ran circles around us all. You have settled into your family with such ease…like you were always meant to be there. You are a gift to your family, little one.
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She had mentioned red, white, blue, and sparklers for her session. The day of, I happened upon the PERFECT quilt at an antique store. But the quilt and the sparklers aside, it was their comfort and connection as a family that made this session for me. Her son is such a gentleman. Her oldest daughter is full of life. And that baby girl is full throttle, no fear, she believes she can do anything, LOL! (I don’t normally let kids climb on ladders at my session…they found it and there was NO stopping that little one!)
And they just take it all in stride. You can see the pride in mom’s face when looking at what she and her husband have created together. You can see how much her husband loves them all. *That’s* the kind of thing that makes me grin from ear to ear whenever I’m proofing a session: when you can actually SEE love.

(To see another one of my favs from this session, don’t miss this one!)

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…seeing your pics in print in a magazine makes you feel like what you do is more real, somehow. Like maybe this photography thing is going to work out for me afterall ;-).
Another fun feature to check out is my recent interview on Sarah’s amazing website. But be warned, you’re going to end up staying a while. Her pictures are fantastic and the other interviewees in her “Inspired” series are just phenomenal…many photos whom I’ve admired for years.