Fun in the Fall with Friends....

Some of our dear friends were in town for the Thanksgiving weekend, so we had them over yesterday. Khrista wanted some family portraits, so we did a short session with them outside in the fields. Several images were definately keepers, and we all had a fun time, frolicing, fellowshipping, and just chatting. Their two children are so adorable. One of the things that really stands out about them is their appreciation of photography. They get it... understanding how valuable these fleeting moments captured on paper/digitally really are... It's always nice being around those whose gratitude surpasses yours....

Catching the last rays of the sun on a crisp, Fall day in South Texas...


Cuddling up with the fam...


Tell me this isn't the cutest lil' boy in the entire world, and those baby blues....

What Makes Holidays Special...

Family time is what makes the Holiday Season so special. We had the fortune of photographing the Larocca family today. Jenn called us back in the Summer and wanted to schedule a family session over the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. It's hard to imagine that time has already passed, and the session is already over. Anyway, Jenn wanted a professional family portrait session because they never had one done before. We photographed her son, Owen, earlier this year so we had already worked with her. The family consists of Mom and Dad Larocca, 4 biological sons and spouses, 10 grandkids; totaling 20 members in all. It's so wonderful to see how one family turns into other families, then get together to share in one big family... sounds funny doesn't it. Anyway, we ended up photographing 23 different people during the session, my light power source went out during the 2nd family grouping, but thanks to 75 feet of extension cord, and a local ice machine, it all worked out. The images turned out really nice, and I'm sure the families will love 'em. Here's one of the entire Larocca family... Thanks again, Jenn, for the opportunity to create this priceless heirloom... a.k.a. Captured Keepsake....

America's Next Top....

Sarah is a sophomore in HS... She is starting out in modeling and acting. She came to us wanting a good headshot and body shot for promoting her modeling/acting ambitions. She's headed to Florida in December for some kind of competition, and hopefully our images help her achieve her goals... By the way if you're ever in La Vernia and you stop by to get a Slush from the local Drive In, you might just see her on roller skates serving you.... Below are a few from the session. Best wishes Sarah....

A Life Above Par....

Phillip is a senior at Johnson HS. He’s witty, determined, and a seemingly honest person. He’s on the golf team, and most of his time is spent playing golf. He plans on attending a university and studying to become a doctor. Specifically, a neurologist. Phillip wanted to incorporate his love for golf into his session, so that’s what we did. We started inside, with some natural light portraits… then made it out to the shaded tree area. One of my favorites from the session was one in his lettermen jacket. We then shot some with the car and open fields. We finished up with his golf attire. Got some really cool images outside with the overcast sky in the background. Phillip seemed to enjoy the session, and we got some really great expressions and images. Click here to see some more images on our site, and here to watch a short video from the session… Enjoy.

Taylor...

... is a senior at JM. I had the fortune of having her in one of my classes a few years ago. I also had her sister. Taylor is a fun, cute, and witty young lady. She is in the journalism department at our school, and wants to study law in College. Taylor wanted to have her sister in some of her images so Lindsey, came home from College for the session. We started out with the photo booth session, her sister seemed to bring out the funny side of Taylor and we got some very funny faces, and a lot of laughs. We then made it outside. The weather was perfect, so we used the great light to capture both of them at their best. As we were walking back, I kept seeing opportunities, so we’d stop and take some more images. After two more outfit changes, we wrapped up the session with some wonderful sunset light. From laughs to getting freightened by a butterfly, we had a great time and captured some uber-cool images. Some images are on the site, and click here to see a short video from the session… Enjoy….

Future Star....

Patty came to us needing some promotional acting images. I had the privilege of having her as a student many moons ago. We ran into her at a wedding we recently photographed and one thing led to another.... Patty is a very outgoing, fun, and vibrant young lady. She needed a headshot so we started in the garage. It's the best lighting there is. And fortunately, when we had our home built, I planned the garage entrance to be North facing (for that very reason). Patty's brother is an aspiring actor and when she went with him to a recent outing, the agency asked if she had any desire to act. Maybe she'll be the next America Farrar (did I spell that right?)... I'm so out of the loop..... Anyway, the images turned out great and my favorite (below), is simply stunning... If her career ever takes off, I can say, I knew her before fame came her way.... Patty, we wish you well, with your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars.....