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From my archives. Sitting here eating a bowl of Lucky Charms trying to wake up I decided to look in my old files for something to play with. Found this old photo and ran a couple actions on it. Not sure which one I like best. I love the way the image pops in the one, but detail is lost. The other retains the detail. I may get this one printed. It's been awhile since I enlarged any of my landscape images. Haven't had a really good storm to chase either. Well, off to take a shower and head to work. I'm putting in some extra hours writing these days. Kind of a nice change of pace. But, don't forget, September is just around the corner for those considering family sessions so you have a photo for your Christmas and holiday greeting cards!

See, told you I was busy!!

Normally, I give each session its own little sneak peak, but with a wedding, a family session and a young girl with quite the personality all in the span of 10 days, that isn't happening this time.
So, here's just a few favorites from all of those hundreds of images I've been working on.
Congratulations to Melissa and Dan on their wedding! Congratulations to Dottie and George Lara on their 50th anniversary! And good luck to Hannah in the upcoming Stephens County Fair pageant contest!
I have to add something.
The Lara family has to be the most beautiful, kind bunch I have ever had the fortune to meet and photograph. All 27 of them! I'm still trying to remember everyone's names, but let me tell you, this family is super! They get top billing in my book of people to know! I loved surprising them with a quick slideshow at their anniversary the night after we did their photos. It was so fun to watch their faces as they watched the show. You are the BEST! That goes for everyone who I get to photograph. I had a hard time deciding which ones to post. I love the silly shot of the Lara grandchildren! And I have a great silly shot of Hannah that I plan on posting, along with some very heart-touching images from Melissa and Dan's day!
Probably Sunday I will post more.
Meanwhile, if you want photos, call me to start booking for August through November. I won't be photographing in December.

I'm here, just so busy..

For those of you patiently waiting to see your private galleries, keep hanging on! Reminder to brides, contracts state three to four weeks before your proofs are available for viewing online. I still have a wedding to download, a family session to work on and modeling shots for a beautiful 10-year-old! So, if you don't hear from me right away, just know I'm here, but busy. I absolutely can not book any more sessions in July as I have to get caught up. BUT don't wait until August to call me! If you want photos, call me now! If you are needing photos in July and absolutely have to have them, call me and we can work out something. If there is not a rush, then just call so we can book your session for August or September.
I'll get some more sneak peek photos online this weekend.

The Bride wore Aviator glasses and cowgirl boots...

OK, she really did...just not down the aisle! Congratulations to Dereck and Aubrey! Aubrey was ecstatic over the boots Dereck had given her as a wedding gift. And then they wanted something totally fun for a group shot after the ceremony and out came the sunglasses. This is what I'm talking about everyone! Brides -- remember that all the posed group shots mean very little if you don't have fun doing it. Very rarely do I ever have a bride order any of the group shots -- unless they have some kind of great memory behind them.
I had so much fun photographing Aubrey and Dereck's wedding. There was never a dull moment and Aubrey, your best friends kept us all rolling! So, I know you've waited patiently for a few photos, so here's a sneak peek.

Please let me say...

The photos below of little Miss K. are not meant in any way to be disrepectful to our flag. If anyone has concerns, please let me know via private email. So far, all I've heard are wonderfully pleasing comments, but I did want to go on the record with my thoughts. I gave a lot of thought on this session. The flag stayed on the bench, never touching the ground. I couldn't drape it like I normally drape it since she was so tiny and we needed her to sit up. The bench was the best answer. The flag has become such a commercial product, - underwear, license plates, paper plates, napkins, etc...but that is not the way I feel about it. To me, this was just a great way for the parents to show their pride - in both their daughter and our country. I feel very strongly about our country and patriotism. And while I'm on the subject, I strongly support our troops. I may not like the war efforts, mostly because our troops aren't being treated right, but after I did Charles Dyer's session in February (a photo of him with his little girl can be found on my website), I understand why these troops continue their battle. So, while this may be a few days late in posting after our country's birthday, it holds true no matter what day of the year I post. My prayers are with our troops always.
And, a big shout goes out to one of the very first girls I ever photographed - Crystal, stationed down in Austin. I have to dig out her photo from when I did a session of her when she was in seventh grade in Colorado. I found her by accident on myspace. She's active NG and has been everywhere - Egypt, Iraq...It's nice to 'find' old photo models who are all grown up! I've told her that next time she's this way, she gets a free session from me because she's in the service.