Nadine's Quinceanera...

We had the fortune of photographing Nadine's Quinceanera portraits last weekend. She chose the Japanese Tea Gardens, here in SA. Here dress was a brilliant light green, which went well with the green in the area. It's hard to believe she's only 14 yrs old... She'll celebrate her 15th, late next month... Enjoy...

Maddie...

It's been almost five years since we've had a dog, but yesterday we got Maddie... She's a Cockapoo (cross between a cocker spaniel and a poodle)... The boys are lovin' every minute of her... Played this morning outside and got some images... Hopefully, she brings us many years of wonderful joy and companionship...

A Rodeo Ropin' Beauty...

Keyla, pronounced KEE-LA, is from West Texas (over 300 miles from here). I know we’ve been blessed when someone drives that far to have us capture their portraits. We photographed her sister, Kolby, a few years ago, so we have experience working with the family. Keyla is a Country with a lil’ City, Fashiony yet Down-to-Earth, young lady. She’ll tell you like it is, very bold, but yet there’s a child-like innocence to her. She still watches Sponge Bob (was I supposed to mention that?). West Texas living tends to delay the depravity that living in the city tends to have on people. Maybe that’s why they are so easy to like. Anyway, Keyla wanted images that were different from anyone else’s, so that’s what we gave her. We photographed outside in the tall grassy fields, then came inside and did some in her rodeo outfit. She’s an avid roper, actually earning a scholarship for it. Did I mention tough? A few years ago, she had a riding accident (broken bones, the big one was her jaw), the Good Lord healed her up, with no noticeable scars, and she was back at it in no time. We then proceeded to the San Antonio Missions. Mission Concepcion was our backdrop for most of the rest of the session. Just think, that Mission is hundreds of years old. We finished up a block away, at a little convenience store. It had a mural painted on the side that was so cool, so we incorporated it into some images (some of my favorites). The session went a little long but Keyla persevered and we got some fantabulous images… ones that are like none we’ve done before. Keyla, hope you like’em. More images on the web, and click here to see a short video from the session (to see the 720pHD version click here)…. Enjoy….

SNOW DAY.....

That's right, snow day in San Antonio, TX... It was only about 1/4" but it covered the house, walkways, roads, with only patches in the grass... Snow is snow, so we got up early, when we found out that schools were closed we played in it all morning... Of course pictures were taken, come on, how often does it snow it South Texas? Below are my two favorites... The sunrise was absolutely gorgeous (since we haven't seen it in a few days), and the one of Colby is my #1 favorite.... By 11 am most of the snow was completely gone... Tomorrow, temps are in the 60s, so we were blessed with a little surprise and a day off from school....