{Dallas Family Photographer} Wisk Family

A little less than a year ago, I met up with Hillary and Larry on a chilly day to shoot their engagement pictures in Dallas and the Arboretum.  Recently, we met up again to do some family pictures for them and Larry’s soon to be seven year old son, James.

We went to the Mandalay Canal in Las Colinas where it was a little chilly at first, but we made it through with some good shots!

James was a complete ham---and I love it!  I think it is great that James put on this fun and comfy look with his beanie here!

“Gimme Seven, cuz you’re gonna be 7!”

I’m sorry it’s been so long since I posted.  I have had some problems uploading with my computer.  I’ve actually had this post written for about a week and just now was able to get it to upload.  (Sigh, probably something to do with Explorer; fortunately I use Firefox most of the time.)

{DFW Photographer} The Eason Family

This weekend was the first time I ever actually met Amanda and her family in person.  In the past I’ve just connected with her on Facebook and briefly talked with her on the phone about camera settings one afternoon.

Anyway, we worked out a trade of sorts and I did a family shoot for them in Waxahachie on Saturday, where the light was wonderful and the scenery, well, it was divine.

Amanda is a college friend of my sister’s and has the wonderful luxury of being a stay at home mom while her husband, Andy, works and is in law school.  During her time at home, Amanda has created the Bitty Bear Baby Boutique, where she is a sewing goddess with all of her fantastic baby goods, and even some goodies for mamas and daddies as well! 

 
This weekend, Amanda surprised me with the adorable Mama Clutch in a beautiful damask fabric with pink accents and a SUPER cute fabric flower! I may not be a mama, but I can still carry the Mama Clutch---maybe it’s more like a teacher clutch for me, since it fits well in my laptop bag for work.

Amanda also included some of the business cards that I designed for her, and I must say, they came out looking super cute, yet, very professional!

{Mansfield Newborn Photographer} A Little Piece of Joy

Recently, I had the pleasure of capturing some of the first images of a precious bundle of Joy.  My friends the Wyatt family welcomed their first little one to the world in September and she already has her father wrapped around her little finger.

Here are some images from the shoot:

{DFW Photographer} Mansfield Maternity Photography Seven Months in the Making

I just started a series of shoots that I have been looking forward to for about seven months now. 

One day in February, (I can’t remember exactly which date it was,) we met Ben, Jenn, David, and Tricia at Outback Steakhouse in Arlington.  There, Ben and Jenn announced they were expecting their first child in September. This is the first grandchild of the David & Tricia Carpenter family—and we are all so excited!

Immediately, I was looking forward to hopefully taking some pictures for my wonderful brother in law and sister in law.  Today I was able to take some maternity photos for Ben and Jenn after we all recovered from a belated birthday lunch for Jenn and me at Joe T. Garcias in Ft. Worth.

We went to Katherine Rose Park in Mansfield, where we found out that earlier in the week, the park pretty much flooded from the sudden gush of rain that hit us and flooded a lot of the area.  Fortunately, the area was not so badly damaged that we could not get some good shots.

Here are a few good ones from today’s session:

  

One Jenn was really looking forward to was the hands in a heart on the tummy---so we had to make sure and get that one. ;) I think it turned out quite nicely in b&w.    

It is hard to believe that little Zoey will be here before we know it. My husband will officially be an uncle, and family gatherings will be a little different---definitely in a good way! Our family will be a little more complete with a new generation represented!

{Allen Newborn Photographer} Meet Baby K

This afternoon, Cliff helped me pack up the car and we drove up to see our wonderful friends in Allen for their precious daughter’s first official photo shoot!

I have been friends with Nolan and Christina since college, and we were all members of the ETBU Tiger Band together…ahhh memories! Back in 2007, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to shoot Nolan and Christina’s beautiful wedding in Rockwall and now they allowed me to come do pictures of their brand new family member.  She is so beautiful, and I am so happy for my friends Nolan and Christina!

Here are some samples from today’s session:

 

Yes, be prepared to wipe away a few tears with this shot!

There is something special about seeing a man hold his first born daughter. I just know Nolan is going to be a spectacular father. Say a prayer for all those boys who will try to date this pretty girl!

Love this family!!!

Well, that’s about it for now! Still recovering and wearing a large brace on my leg. Tomorrow is the first day of school for the 2010-2011 school year. Luckily, I’m able to bum a ride to work from a friend!

Hope y’all have a great week!           

{DFW Photographer} Sunny Sunday

Today is Sunday, 7/11, so go get your free slushies from Seven Eleven.  That's right, they're giving away free slushies today, so go get yours.

Today it is finally sunny outside. It seems like it's been quite a while since we saw a pleasant day here in DFW, and one that isn't so dreary or rainy.
I'm glad the sun has come out; it is just too strange to have it being 78 and cloudy in the middle of July in Texas.

Today's image is from my visit to East Texas a couple of weeks ago when I went over to my cousin, Angie's house. Angie is three years older than me and has two wonderful children.  Since Angie's photography buddy, (me) was in town, we drove up to a local old feed store and took some pictures.  This one below is of Chance, her son up by an old door we found.
I really enjoy the time I get to spend with my cousin.  She's become a great friend over the last few years and we get along quite well. It is always good when you can have great friends that are also family. :)



Well, that's about it for today.
'Till Next Time...

{DFW Photographer} Nolan & Christina's Sneak Peak!

Like I said in my last post, Nolan & Christina came over yesterday afternoon and we shot some pictures for their maternity session. I had a blast, and I always enjoy doing pictures for Nolan & Christina.  They are great friends from college and I am so glad that we keep in touch.  Afterwards, we came back to the apartment and ordered pizza and hung out for a while before they had to go back to Rockwall.  Before too long, baby D. will be here and we'll find out if they are a he or a she!

We started the session in my dining area with my makeshift backdrop, then headed to the club room or living room of the apartment office, and then headed to a local Mansfield park with lots of beautiful Pecan trees.

Christina is already super mom--when they first came over yesterday, I found out they had been mowing yards all day---at 8 months pregnant---see what I mean?  Super Mom!  They are going to be wonderful parents, and I look forward to meeting their wonderful baby soon!


Here are some more images from yesterday's session.















Christina said she likes the pictures without their faces. She said last night she liked this one:


It is funny, because I was able to get an incredible shot from their wedding back in 2007 without their faces:

Of course we had to do a couple of belly shots:


Christina is seriously one of the most beautiful pregnant people I have ever seen. She is gorgeous! I hope I look half as pretty while pregnant IF I ever have that experience!


You can view more photos from the shoot by clicking to view the slideshow.
Here's to hoping you're having a Happy Thursday!

{DFW Photographer} My First Maternity Session: Nolan & Christina

This afternoon I shot my first maternity session here in Mansfield. My friends, Nolan & Christina came out and we did some pictures of them together before they welcome their new little one into the world in August. I love how they are leaving the gender of the baby as a surprise until he or she gets here!
I feel so honored that Nolan & Christina would let me photograph them again. I had so much fun photographing their wedding back in July of 2007, so to get a chance to do a maternity session for them made me super excited! I truly look forward to capturing more shots for them in the future!
Here are a couple of shots from this afternoon that I just love: