Ms. Mandy McGraw

The following photographs only scratch the surface to some of the very cool shots we scored during Mandy's photo-op. When she asked me to schedule her for a shoot for cover-art to be featured on her debut EP, I was thrilled to also hear her give me full artistic license. So... I did just that and promise to share the actual album artwork just as soon as it's completed. In the meantime, keep your ears open for this girl. She has got real talent and I'm honored to have been a small part in her journey to stardom!

Brookley Howell: The Early Graduate

I think this may have been the biggest "headstart" on Senior portraits I've ever had but what a way to kick off the graduating class of 2011. With an incredibly sculpted pair of cheekbones (I would die to have!) amber colored eyes and chestnut curls, Brookley worked herself frame for frame and did a smashing job! I especially loved the fact that she rocked her pink birdcage hair-piece inside of an enormous water fountain - it is the clients up for anything that have the most fun and make the most amazing pictures. Have a peek and tell me if you don't agree.

Rain Around the Poseys

Jeff and Latalia Posey are two of the sweetest and most Christian people you'll ever meet as was proved positive to be on the day of their photo shoot. Despite of the on again - off again rain that fell, this lovely couple and their 4boys Tyler, Jeremy, Josh & Christian braved the drops and made what could've been a miserable afternoon into a fun one. No father loves his boys more than Jeff, who chased down sand-crabs and tossed his boys up in "airplane" rides and with the kindness of a loving mother's heart, Latalia indulged them the tide-pool puddles and wet blue-jeans as she laughed it off saying, "boys will be boys". One of the few beach-ops that I've participated in, I enjoyed the time immensely and can't wait for my next one. But who can blame me when you see how gorgeous (even amidst sub-par weather), these portraits turned out to be...

Emma Gwin

Emma was my 1st pet photo-op. I was a little surprised when her "mom" Stacy called and asked me to do a shoot with her 3lb malti-poo but none-the-less, I happily accepted. I am always up for a challenge and believe that working with babies and small children and brides and over-anxious mommies has made me a pretty patient photographer so I expected this session to go so easily. How much "work" could a tiny little pooch be? Did she ever prove me wrong! I got more excercise in running after this little ball of fluff than I ever have on any op but it was so much fun. Outfitted with more collars than you've ever seen a puppy have and with 2buckets full of toys and blankets, Stacy and I worked hard with little Emma to attain some priceless photos. I am thankful for clients who trust their most precious treasures with me and this was no less than just that. Emma isn't only a "pet", she is a therapy-dog used to encourage elderly patients to interact outside of themselves both prolonging and improving their life span. Pretty big job for such a small package but with her sweet personality, I've no doubt she earns her place in Stacy's life as "top-dog" and especially deserved her r&r after a drive all the way from Alabama where we then exhausted her with "collar" changes, setting her up in different backdrops (a Magnolia tree included) and ran her hard through tall grass to get that smiley (tongue out) look. But I believe the results were totally worth it and I think it's kind of cool to now add "pet photographer" to my repertoire.

Cowgirl In Training: Analese

Analese was born a California girl but life has now landed her in Spring Branch, TX where she's adapting quite well to becoming a southern belle through and through. Cowgirl boots, heat, humidity and the whole southern way of life seems to wear well on her. When we last parted ways as her mom moved away from a short stint in my small hometown, Analese was a little baby princess with close cropped chocolate curls and dark eyes. Today, she still sports the dark and somber peepers and the hair's a good bit longer but she's as much royalty as she ever was - and who would blame her? The youngest of 5 (she's got 4 OLDER brothers), I was happy to treat this sweetheart with her very own photo-op with mom and dad along for the ride. Shot around the Guadalupe river at a very late time of day, the lighting worked beautifully and Analese rocked the lens. Just see for yourself...

The Shivers: Chris, Marlene, Beasley & August

It's been a while since I last worked with this gorgeous family and since our last photo-op a lot has happened. Not only has little Ms. Beasley grown on up, but she recently became a big sister to little August Henry (love his name!). So while this shoot was predominately about the kiddos, we did manage to include mom and dad into a few shots and the parental love coming through their frames kind of puts a lump in one's throat. The Shivers are truly sweet and fully in love and I am so happy to finally be able to share them with you...

Kimberly & Brad : Hemingbough Plantation

Just wanted to share a few of my favorite images from this past April 23rd's wedding in Saint Francisville, LA. Married at the beautiful Hemingbough plantation, Kimberly and Brad didn't let the rain stop their fabulous day. As calm as any bride has ever been, she simply moved it indoors and let the party happen. So join me in wishing this sweet couple a huge congratulations while you check out just a little bit of the fun that was had throughout their event...