{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!

{DFW Photographer} Introducing New Mini Accordion Books!

I am so happy to introduce a new product I have over here at Christina Lee Photography! These new mini accordion books are the perfect modern day “brag book” for your latest photo shoot. 

Wouldn’t this be an awesome way to show off the pictures of your lasted addition to your family? It easily fits in your purse or pocket and is more durable than regular prints!

How about a gift for Grandma? I think these would be just fabulous for excited grandmas to show off pictures of their new grandbaby!
(Did I mention that Christmas is coming up soon too!)

The accordion books are custom designed and printed on linen paper on both sides.  They present the look of classic quality while being new and innovative. 

These sweet little babies are double sided as well, and come with a custom front and back cover, and are magnetized to ensure it stays shut when you want it to!

What a great way to post pictures on your desk at work, or even on an entry table or bookshelf in your home! I love that these are pretty enough to set out, but handy enough to carry them on the go! They are also super durable to where it’s fine for kids to play with them as well; and we know kids love to have things in their hands and look at pictures!

So order your accordion book today with selections from your latest photo shoot on them!

{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...

Saturday's I Heart Faces Photo Walk, Dallas

This past Saturday was busy, and when I mean busy, I had three different things going on that day.  First thing was first, the I Heart Faces Photo Walk in Dallas.  It all started with me checking the map and website to make sure I knew where to meet. 9:10am at the Starbuck's off Akard street.  I assumed Woodall Rodgers Freeway had an exit for Akard---I was sure of it.  I was wrong.  Then I felt I knew Dallas well enough that I didn't need to take a map with me. I was wrong. After driving around and around, searching for a place to park, beating my steering wheel multiple times out of anger because I was twenty minutes late and couldn't find anyone walking around Akard street with a camera. FINALLY after driving around and closer to Woodall Rodgers, I found a parking lot with a mass amount of women holding cameras and camera bags.  YAY! I found the group! (Pause for breath here.) 

Aside from being late for the group, I had a great time walking around downtown Dallas meeting various people and taking pictures with other enthusiasts. Thanks to my friend Arena, (The Nerd's Wife) for getting me on board to go on the Photo Walk. I had a blast and got a plethora of pictures!

Shall I share some pictures from the walk?  But of course!

We had some great young ladies as models for our walk.  They were super sweet and loved the camera.

Get your photography on Arena!

Then I met some other people while on our walk throughout downtown:
I met Darius, who was waiting at the lightrail station after hanging out downtown during the morning.  He is super nice and was so nice in fact, he allowed me to take his picture while waiting for the train. 

Then we met Mr. Hobbs, a security officer while downtown.  He and his partner kept us laughing the entire time we interacted with them!  They were such nice gentlemen!  They said they weren't used to so many people taking their picture. I told them they just need to go tell their wives they were "paparazied" today. :) This image is SOOC by the way.  Not a thing was done to it. (Fill flash really can do wonders for you photography when outside.)

We also met this lady who was a carriage driver for a family who was shooting a video for a girl's quince birthday.  (Sadly, I didn't get a picture of the girl's dress, which was awesome in it's black and hot pink combination.) I did not get a chance to speak to the driver, but her picture came out good just the same.  I like her in her proper traditional attire while checking her iphone. :)

The photo walk was a great way to start my summer and my busy day on Saturday. I look forward to doing more I Heart Faces Photo Walks and shooting more with my friend Arena in the future. :)