Jackie Q....

Jackie is a Senior from JM. She's the real deal (intelligent, fashionable, and active in her school, not to mention the obivious). She’s wanting to attend Stanford University in the Fall. Most of our Seniors show up excited and full of energy. Jackie, on the other hand, showed up tired and about to fall asleep. I had the perfect cure for this situation, cold creek water. Jackie got more excited and energized as we went along. And before we finished, she was excited and full of energy (if only all my clients could be like that). We started down at the creek. This is the first time a senior actually got in the water. Of course it’s Spring, so it’s starting to warm up. As the images convey, we had a blast. We photographed in and around the creek. We found some wildflowers and a tree budding with flowery, pollen buds. We then returned to the studio, where she changed in to a multi-colored, cool top and jeans. We finished up in her royal blue prom dress. It was a fun session (which usually winds down toward the end), and Jackie made it exciting & lively the whole way through. Forgot to mention the frog nibbling on her toes in the creek (hey, if I was a frog, I’d mistaken a pretty, well-pedicured toe for scrumptious food too – hehehehe). The images turned out amazatastic. I hope she likes ‘em. More on the site…. Enjoy….

Ardently Avid Amanda....

Amanda is a teacher at a local high school here in town. She’s an only child and her parents wanted some nice portraits of her to celebrate her upcoming birthday. I don’t photograph many adult individuals, but both of her parents are cancer survivors, so taking these portraits of her took on an entirely different meaning. This session caused several problems for me…. First, I didn’t know where to put her on my web site; she’s not a senior, not a model (even though she could be), she didn’t fit in any of my categories…. Second, there were so many fantastic images I racked my brain just trying to pick a few to put on the web site (that is, when I finally figured out where to put her)… Third, and this is really not a problem for me, but her enthusiasm and excitement was contagious…. The session went so well, and so long (I kept coming up with ideas; actually she came up with the ideas, I just pushed the button on the little black box), that she probably missed her date she had scheduled that evening…ooopsie...... Sorry about that Amanda…. (I know, I know, poor me..... starving people in the world, financial crisis, violence everywhere, I know there are some people reading this feeling sorry for me and my problems now...NOT). She was so excited she brought tons of ideas and things to go with them. Her dog was hilarious, it’s like he never saw open country before…. He ran and jumped, and played, and did the typical dog stuff… he’d run off, and when we couldn’t find him, he’d come back because he was so tired of running off…. Amanda had so many cool, fashionable, outfits… We had a blast, the images turned out fantabulous, and we made a new friend…. Amanda, now that you’ve gone through the experience, remember us when your students want cool and different senior portraits (plug-plug)… You're our new offical CK liason (did I spell that right?)for RHS. Thanks again, it was one portrait session we’ll never forget…. Hope you like the images… More on the site (under people/models/acting link)….. Enjoy….

P.S. Forgot to mention the funniest part of the session, I won't get into to details, but I know Amanda is glad I was the only one taking her picture that day.... hehehehehe.....

Lauren H....

Lauren is another JM '09 senior. She's on the Dollie Dance Team. She says that she's not graceful, but every time I asked her to change her position and pose, she'd get in this elegant, feminine position. I guess her dance background is such a part of her, she does it instinctively. The session was rescheduled (due to my illness back in Feb.), and the forecast for her session wasn't promising. It had been in the 80's all week, then boom, out of no where comes this 40 degree high, rainy, blustery day. Of course we made the best of it, but let's just say, we didn't spend that much time outside (burrrrrr...) The other thing that really stands out about the session was how nincompooped (yes, my spelling of it) I must have looked. Every time I made an adjustment (tried to block the wind, put a board down, adjusted a light stand, tried to get the gel color on the light to look right, etc...) something happened. I felt befuddled. To make a long story short, I stepped on a nail (yes right through the shoe and into the foot, tetnus shots aren't too painful), had a board come crashing down (no injuries), knocked a fastener off my lightstand, and the gelled light didn't look quite right. I just laughed and thought, "they must think I'm one of the three stooges." It was like the Apple Dumpling Gang met Dumb and Dumber. Enough of my rambling... The best part of the session was the fact that the images turned out great. You'd never know any of it happened.... got that Lauren (none of it happened... you had the best time of your life...... hehehe). Hopefully, mom likes the images..... More on the CK site.... Enjoy....

Sandra and Michael's Wedding....

Sandra and Michael were married last weekend. Both graduated from TTU (get ur' guns up). Michael reminds me of Matt Bonner of the NBA Spurs (hey Michael, don't hang out after a Spurs game or you might have to sign a few autographs... hehehe). They were married in a church on the West side of San Antonio. The reception was at Pedratti's Ranch. The bridal attendants wore pink and black strapless dresses, alternating pink with black, and black with pink. The floral arrangements were stunning, all done by the bride and friends. The groomsmen were mostly from West Texas, you could tell by their accents and mannerisms. The session started with the typical groom with groomsmen and family, then bride with hers. We did the First Glance, and finished up before the ceremony with the formals of the entire bridal party. The ceremony was beautifully quick, and the family formals finished out our work at the church. Pedratti's is a Western style ranch used for receptions and the like. On the bride's cake, Sandra had put a bride and groom ornament on top. What was different about it was the bride was grabbing the groom's behind. It read "To Have and To Hold". Her creativeness didn't stop there. She had a candy table for all of the guests. It was elaborate. All different kinds of candy. The guests couldn't wait to dig in, but they had to wait on us to photograph it (sorry folks). Finally she created a slideshow of her and Michael growing up. It was a beautiful wedding, and I hope the images portray it. Congratulations Sandra and Michael. May your wedding be just the beginning of a beautiful and blessed life together.

Miss Congeniality...

If there's one word that would describe Ashley, it would have to be involved. Not only is she in the top 10% of her class (missed the top five by just a few points), but she's involved in STUCO & PALS, the JM Mascot, JM Homecoming Queen, a member of the National Honor Society, and the Manager of the Girls' Basketball team. She's outgoing, amiable, and reminds me about what's good in the world. She's decided on attending Texas A&M in the Fall, in particular, the College of Business. Our session was rescheduled, due to the predicted bad weather, so we moved it up. It was overcast and windy (you'd think we live in West Texas this year). Ashley wanted outside portraits in her coronation dress. We started inside with the vintage chair (came with the couch). The gold in the wall really complimented her purple dress. We then moved outside to the swing. Changed outfits, then high-keyed the do-it-all JM accessories. Finally, we finished up outside with her sundress. The images turned out fantabulous. More on the CK web site.... Enjoy.

A West Texas Gem....

Kolby is the third young lady from West Texas to drive in for her senior portraits in the last year and a half. She described herself having "honey brown" eyes. I didn't know what color "honey brown" was. Well, now I do.... and I'll always think of Kolby when I see anyone with extraordinarily, golden-glowing, honey brown eyes (absolutely gorgeous). Rodeo is a major part of her life, so I planned much of the session to incorporate it (it's a shame I couldn't photograph her with her horse). If I were to describe her, I'd say, being tough is important to her. She's got a long list of injuries due to her participation in rodeo. The thing I like best about her is her honesty. It may come across a little rough at times, but you can always count on her telling you what's on her mind. The day started out rainy and overcast, but later turned sunny. The only problem was the wind, 20-30 mph (a photographer's nightmare). Wanting most of her portraits outside, I made a plan, and fortunately for the first part, had two extra people to help with all of the photographic accessories. We went to the creek, then the hay barn, then on to the old barn a few miles up the road. We finished up inside... Kolby and her mom are troopers... at the end of the session they looked like they were exhausted. Fortunately, they weren't driving all the way home. I think I captured some portraits of her that show her personality and true beauty. For some reason, I love West Texas, and getting to know people from there, makes me want to visit more and more.... Enjoy.... more on the site......

The Glow.....

It never ceases to amaze me when we are commissioned to photograph an expecting mom-to-be. She was radiating with that Glow that you always hear about. Melissa and Ben are past clients of ours, we photographed their wedding over 3 years ago. Ben is a firefighter and Melissa a teacher-in-waiting. They are such a fun couple. Melissa has the hair do die for (I guess if I were a woman I'd be envious). She brought a lot of cute ideas. One of which was a blue ribbon (below), symbolizing the present they have been blessed with. We used our new (old - but new to us - vintage looking couch) furniture with our freshly painted wall. Tried some new lighting techniques, and just were blessed with such a beautiful mom-to-be. The images are out-of-this-world. I know they'll love them.... More on the site... Enjoy.... Congratulations Melissa and Ben, I know you'll treasure all these precious moments, we are truly happy for you.

Gavin...

Gavin is a JM Senior and played football. He seems like the kind of person you'd want to be friends with, laid-back, accepting, and likes to laugh. During the planning session, G's mom loved an image with one of the old cars we used with a few previous year's seniors. We decided on it and I set it up. The weather was kind of weird. It was sunny, but became overcast right at sunset. The wind was blowing about 25 miles an hour which made the low 50's temps seem a lot colder. When we came back in from the session, everyone's noses were a little red. Gavin's session went well, and we captured a lot of really nice images. Thanks D for letting us use the car... Enjoy....

Anniversary Portraits.....

Toby and Kristine are celebrating 10 years of marriage bliss.... They wanted to commemorate it with a nice portrait. Kristine wore a traditional Korean dress and Toby chose a black suit. They are a fun couple. Their rapport together shows how special of a relationship they really have. We did some traditional images then created some elegant images of Kristine in her dress. I think they turned out really nice.... I hope they like 'em... Enjoy....

Mr. Madison 08-09

CK sponsored the Mr. Madison contest again this year. Larry Lee was this year's winner. I had the privilege of having him in my Health class his freshmen year. He's a character. He hasn't changed a bit, still silly and quick-witted. His ability to make funny faces reminded me of a young Jim Carrey. We discussed the session and planned on using the Madison flag as the main focus. LL is a horseman for Madison (one of the guys who does the pushups and runs with the flags at football games). I picked a spot a few miles from the studio that the sky would show up in the background. We got there just in time for the sunset. The setting sun wasn't as spectacular as it's been in the past, but it still turned out nicely. We had fun, and the images turned out pretty cool. Enjoy......

Top 5 Families....

The Tangs are one of my all time favorite families. They are so much fun. I have photographed Lauren's engagement and wedding, and Ricky's engagement. I've also photographed the family once before. Since the family has grown (two marriages), mom wanted another family portrait. With only a short window of time to set this up, the day came before I knew it. Mom wanted to have an indoor session due to the unpredicatable weather we've been having lately, so we decided on a morning session. Everyone arrived in great spirits. Lauren was her typical sharp-sense-of-humored self. Ricky and Layla were laughing. And dad was also in a chipper mood. I decided to use a new background I recently acquired with the couch. Trying to fit 6 people on that couch is a feat in and of itself. The image turned out really cool (see below). We finished up with everyone wearing their college shirts. It was so funny when Ricky and Layla tried to do their thing. Let's just say we were all cracking up. The Tang's are such a great family. If all my families were that much fun, I'd have a permanent smile on my face 24/7..... Enjoy.....

The Boys.....

Michelle wanted to take the boys picture for our annual Christmas card. The weather around here has been wacko. One day it's 28 in the morning then another it's 70. Well, after a weird week of cold and warm weather, mother nature decided to be extremely windy (25-35 mph)on Saturday. Sunday was windy too, but in the late afternoon it died down. We used our neighbor's field again (thanks Mr. and Mrs. V), there's just something about it when the sun gets low and lights up the grass creating that golden glow. After a lot of patience and some threatening, we got several really good images. Here's one.... It's just hard to believe that time passes you by and they grow up. Just yesterday, I was taking Landon's baby pics.... At least, we'll have these to document and remember these blessed times.....

Late Fall Family Session....

The Pierce family shares a special relationship with us. They are family.... Lorena wanted to get a portrait done of the family, so we set up the time and place. The weather was perfect for an outdoor portrait. I think the color choice she made was perfect. The reds just seems to pop. After some coaxing and silly, Elmo behavior (on our part), we got the million dollar image. Photographing families with young children isn't easy (I know, we have three young boys), but it's so satisfying when you get the one image that you're looking for. I hope they like these.... I know in a few years when these boys are older, this image will be cherished.....

An El Paso Wedding....

Tony and Jennifer are a unique couple. They had planned the wedding to be in San Antonio, but due to circumstances out of their control, they had it in El Paso, TX. After many changes in plans, an emotional rollercoaster, and planning up until the day of the wedding, it finally came. El Paso is a wonderful city located between several mountain ranges and has a desert/mountain kind of feel to it (definitely West Texas). The church was up on this hill with spectacular views, and the reception was in this one-of-a-kind restaurant only a few yards from the Mexican border. This was an adventure for me (destination wedding) and a wonderful day, that will never be forgotton by two, head-over-heels-in-love people who are very special.... Congratulations T&J....

Beauty comes in 3's....

We got a phone call and set up a portrait session for a mom to have her three daughters photographed. After a schedule change, and an 8 am portrait session time, a compromise, and many miles traveled to be together for the Thanksgiving holiday, in walks three beautiful young ladies: Andrea, Elaina, and Jennifer. Mom seemed so proud of each one. Knowing this I wanted to capture them at their best. I used a new lighting technique (thanks Hanson and John W) and the images turned out fantabulous. I'm excited to see mom's reaction when she views them for the first time....

FFA National Band Member....

Mark L. is a sophomore at O'Connor HS. He was nominated and made the FFA National Band Squad. That's quite an accomplishment. His mom is so proud of him that she wanted a portrait made. Over the Thanksgiving break we photographed him at the high school. Since FFA is a big part of his life, we decided on the Barns of the Ag area. I'm pleased with the images. Enjoy.....

NASCAR Weekend....

A couple of weeks ago we took a trip up to Fort Worth to watch the NASCAR races. We went on Saturday and watched the Nationwide series race. Then on Sunday to watch the Sprint Cup series race. Let's just say Landon had the time of his life. He's a NASCAR fanatic. After the race we waited around for the crowds to leave and we very fortunate to get an actual Jeff Gordon (#24) tire. Can you imagine me, carrying a camera bag, cooler, backpack, and a NASCAR tire across the parking lot on our long journey back to the car. Well, let's just say that it's in our garage (Landon wanted it in his room). It was a memorable weekend, one I'll cherish forever....

A Fall Family Session....

The K family was a joy to photograph. I photographed their eldest daughter a few years ago, and next year I'll be photographing M. Boy, does time fly by or what? I chose the tall grass in the field behind us (thanks to our friendly neighbors). It was almost "Serengeti-like". When I crouched down to take one of the images, I felt like I needed to check my back for lions or cheetahs (hehehehe). We also used the cactus (which just happened to grow exponentially this year), one of J's giant oaks in her front yard, then finished with the couch in the field. At the end of the session, Mrs. K wanted to do something silly. They all got out instruments and a plethora of zany hats. The images were hilarious. Enjoy.....

Baby Noah....

I had the privilege of photographing Baby Noah. He was the cutest lil' boy. Perfect skin, relaxed & quiet demeanor. His parents are repeat clients and friends. I was fortunate to photograph their wedding a few years back. Mom wanted an image with dad's skin(mainly his arms)showing. Rolling up the sleeves just didn't portray my vision, so I asked him to take off his shirt. Well, the image speaks for itself. I was really pleased. M & A many blessings to you. More on the site.... Enjoy...

Running with a Purpose...

Jenna was visiting from Florida this past summer and I had planned on taking an action image of her. Between being sick, a birthday party, and everyone else being sick, we only had the last day she was here. So early in the morning, I set up the scene, placed the lights, and planned out exactly what I wanted her to do. It only took about 15 minutes to get this image. I plan on sending her a print of it soon. I think it's pretty cool.....

Pure Joy....

Just had to post this.... It's from the Summer. It was taken at the River.. Mason was having such a good time running and jumping into the water... I just happened to catch this image before we left. Kids are so funny... Mason was enjoying himself, and a few minutes later he was sick (stomach virus), which we all got in a matter of hours..... The simplicity and wonderous mentality of lil' ones.... Why do we have to grow up?

Alex....

Alex is a character. I've had the privilege of having him two of his four years of high school. He's extremely intelligent, and very witty. We seem to get along well, due our sharp sense of humor. He wants to be a doctor and I don't see anything standing in his way. When we discussed the type of images he wanted, we decided on two places. The creek and a painted wall of a restaurant a few miles from here. We went to the creek, and the light was just phenomenal. I used a little secret to make it really stand out in the images. They turned out really cool. Then we drove over to the Youz' Guys Restaurant. I had talked with the owner and made sure we could use it. The wall is the coolest mural of Ben Franklin. Anyway, the images turned out to be really funny and very unique. I think Alex will like the images, I really do..... More on the CK site...

Lauren B.....

Lauren is a reserved and sweet young lady. I photographed her family a few years ago, so when it came time for her Senior Portraits, her mom gave us a call. Lauren is very tall and thin, so there really wasn't a bad pose for her. Her quaint smile and sense of humor made the session very enjoyable. There's something about her that makes her fun to be around (maybe it's her gentle disposition). We started out inside (due to the fact it was very hot outside). Then we ventured outside into the heat. The shaded area of the brick wall was actually cool (in temperature). I tried a new location in the barn and it turned out to be creative. We then made the rounds to the swing, open fields, front of the house with the sun setting. We finished up in the studio with her fabulous black and white dress. Her images turned out fantastic and I know she'll be pleased. Enjoy....

Our 2009 Senior Reps from JM...

Here's our Senior Reps from JM this 2009 season.
Brooke is a very down-to-earth, intelligent, & honest young lady. I had the privilege of having her in one of my classes last year. I knew she would be a perfect rep for our business because integrity runs high on her list. She's in Ag and holds an important position among her peers.

Emily is also a former student of mine. She's funny, witty, and an elegant tomboy. She's a sportsman's dream; she loves to hunt and do all kinds of outdoor fun stuff. I think she'll represent CK well. Her smile and laugh are very distinctive.

Rachel is the VP of SC at JM. Let's see if you can figure that one out. I have had the privilege of having her as a former student as well. She's funny, reserved, and has a sharp sense of humor. I had the privilege of photographing her mom's wedding the previous year, so it's not the first time photographing her. She'll be a great rep for us this year too.

Last of the '08 Seniors.....

Vanessa and Erin were my last two seniors from 2008. Vanessa is from JM. She's a cheerleader, kinda quiet, yet very photogenic. I had her in my class. She loved the creek area, and the images definitely showed. Erin is a musically-inclined, funny, yet reserved young lady. She's moving to Germany next week, so the likes of me continuing to have her and her family as clients is pretty slim. Of course we are willing to travel for portrait sessions (hint-hint... Erin are you listening?). She plays 3 different instruments (guitar, piano, & drums). We incorporated them into many of the images. We also used the Crape Murtles (trees with several different colored blossoms on them) too. I think I photographed 43 Seniors this year. Wow, I can't believe I'm already starting to plan and shoot my '09 Seniors. Time waits for no one..... We also just returned from a 8 day vacation in Colorado... one word.... Breath-Taking....

Alyssa...

Alyssa was a lot of fun... She's what some would call a SmartAlec. Since I've been called that many times before, we bonded instantly. Alyssa's eyes, for some reason, are really sensitive to light. Every time we would be in a bright area, she began to cry (not really crying, just the eyes watering up). It was almost as if someone had shot her dog (which didn't happen). We all know there's no crying in Senior Portrait Sessions (adapted from Tom Hanks' character quote in A League of Their Own). We made it down to the creek, and she took my advice and used the bug spray. What's funny about that is that it made her have the glowing sheen on her skin. The bugs didn't bite, and her skin looked angelic. We finished up inside.... Forgot to mention she brought her entire clan with her to the session (brother, mom, boyfriend, and dog). The images turned out great.... She'll see them tonight.... Hope she likes 'em....

Loquacious Lauren.....

Lauren is one of a kind... She's got a personality that could fit in three separate bodies. Joyful, spunky, goofy, the list goes on... I've had the privilege of having her in two of my classes, and I must say, there's never a dull moment with her there. She was so excited about our Senior Portrait Session. I don't think I've ever had a more excited, pumped up, can't-wait-till-it's-here client before. She brought her dog (sorry forgot the name) with her. It was one of the cutest mutts I've gotten to photograph. We began by taking images with her dog. Then we made our way out to the wall and then to the fields. She then put on her prom dress. The images turned out fantabulous. We finished up inside, and I have to mention this. You know how people collect things when they travel? Well, Lauren collects things too. What things, you ask? How about SHOT GLASSES..... She's got some from far away places (Israel to name one). Did I mention the Fortune Cookies? I guess everyone has there own intricacies. We had a blast, and the images will back that up. Thanks Lauren and Mom, Enjoy.....

QB Hero....

I had the privilege of photographing Bryan a few days ago. He's the QB at JM, and an athletic scholarship recipient. I had him in my computer class last year, and he signed with us for his senior portraits about a month ago. His life is centered around football. He helped JM comeback from a huge deficit against SV in the state quarter finals. His heroics helped him earn a college athletic scholarship to a school in South Carolina. Bryan is a talkative, yet humble young man. He's had some hardships in his young life that might have turned the average teen in the wrong direction. His focus and determination has put him in a position to acheive some of his life goals. He was really easy to photograph. One casual outfit, then 4 different football jerseys. The weather was gorgeous; white fluffy clouds & bright sun. I decided to make a cool image of him standing in the clouds, it turned out way cool. We did a few other things outside, then finished up inside. His portraits turned out really cool. Enjoy....

John.....

John is a character. I had to pull conversation out of him... He's quiet and reserved (at least around me). He's a tennis stud from Churchill HS. His dad is so lively and talkative. He (dad) was so excited when we started the session, he kept giving me ideas (thanks, Dad, you're enthusiasm is contagious). I think I captured some really cool images. After we left the tennis courts, we went back to the studio. As I was driving back, I kept watching the sky. The clouds were pretty thick, but there was an opening that I thought I would take advantage of. However, when I got back to the studio, the opening wasn't were I thought it was going to be (darn). But to no avail, we made the best of it. I learned a technique from another fellow Texan that would increase the drama in the somewhat lame sky (lack of a sunset), so I decided to use it. The image turned out pretty cool (there is very little PSing done to the final image). That's one of things I like so much about photography (always having to be on your toes); coming up with different ways to photograph according to what type of weather/lighting that's available. We finished up inside. I think he'll like the images... Enjoy...

Briana...

Briana was a hoot... She's so cheery and funny... When we had the preconsultation, I asked her to come up with a theme. She couldn't. She just said, "I'm plain". What an understatement. She's anything but plain. Forgot to mention that she wants to become a doctor. "Would Dr. Bri please come to the emergency room, STAT". Sounds pretty cool. Now, back to the session. We began in the perfect-light garage. There I learned that Bri's eyes are extremely sensitive to light. She began crying on me, not because I'm such a great photographer (I can dream can't I? ), but the light seemed to blind her. The images did turn out really nice though. We then made our way out to the haybarn, wildflowers, & open fields. We also did some images in the natural light room. We finished up in the studio strobe room. All in all, I think she enjoyed it, and the images turned out really nice.... Forgot to mention that she brought a friend too, who is not loyal to her own school (hehehehehe). Had to get that one in Z. Enjoy....

Courtney....

Courtney is one tall drink of water... She's super tall to begin with, but when she put on her zebra shoes, we're talking Wilt Chamberlain"ess". She loves athletic training, that's what she does and wants to continue professionally. She brought her friend along for the session, and mom showed up a little later. We went down to the creek and did some cool images there. When we returned, back in the studio, my two assistants (C's friend and mom) were scratching and itching. The creek bugs struck again... those shameful little critters.... biting all these city folk. Anyway, we finished up in the studio and got some wonderful images.... Enjoy...

Lauren P....

The other day I had the privilege of photographing Ashley Judd.... Just kidding, Lauren was so much fun to capture. She's bubbly, funny, loves music, and she has the cutest crinkle on her nose when she laughs. I decided to shoot down at the creek. After one attempt, I finally settled for a place directly south of the studio. As we were leaving, she was walking ahead of me, the light was just phenomenal. Of course we stopped, and the images are amazing. We then had a wardrobe change, and went to the Indian Blankets. These turned out just as fantabulous as the ones at the creek. We finished up inside. The thing I like most about Lauren is her willingness and sensitivity to advice. When I met her for the preconsultation, she had straight hair. I mentioned that if she would curl her hair it would be beneficial. She did, showed up with curly hair, and just blew me away. She looked totally different (it was like a different person, we're talking movie star quality). Planning is the key to great images. I know she'll be pleased with these.... Enjoy....

Amanda...

Amanda was a blast. She's a softball player from OHS. She's so funny. It was almost impossible to get her to not smile. She'd crack up laughing every time I would say, lil' or no smile. She says that she's a country girl, with a little tomboy in her. I'll have to say she's 85% Girlie girl, with 15% tomboy. We had a great time shooting, especially in the flowers. I won't get into details but let's just say, I mistakenly accused her beau of doing something (rather loudly), when in actuality it was her (too funny). She's a bundle of joy, and she has a very special relationship with her mom. Forgot to mention, my middle son, fell in love with her little sister. I raz him about it daily.... The images turned out fantabulous.... I know she'll love 'em.... Enjoy....

Sofia....

Sofia is a very dynamic young lady. They say good things come in small packages, well, she's the quintessence of that saying. She's very intelligent, and I've had the privilege of having her as well as her sister and brother in my classes. She's a bundle of joy. She wanted the session to take place at Brackenridge Park. It's by the zoo in SA. We started at the J pavilion, then the miniature train bridge, along the water's edge, and finally by stone and iron bridges. I think she had a good time. Of course her friend, F, wasn't in her normal chipper mood (even though her eyes did light up when the Canada Dry and pretzels were offered ;) ). The images turned out great, and I'm sure she'll like 'em.

Teagan....

Teagan is a real, down-to-earth type of person. She seems really honest. Our session started in the fabulous-light garage, went to the hay barn, then outside the big barn, traveled over to the open fields, then finished up inside. She's the editor of the year book at school. And she's the "Michelle Akers" of the JM Soccer team. She's one tough cookie. Her favorite high school memory is scoring a goal by heading it into the net during the last 2 minutes of a game to win it. That's my kind of memory! She's going to college on a scholarship in South Dakota. She's excited about it (actually told me she was already beginning to pack). The images turned out fantabulous.... Can't wait for her to see 'em....

My Week of Lauren's

Every person I met with or photographed this past week was named Lauren. Five days straight of nothing but Laurens. The great thing about this is that if I had a sudden lapse of reality and forgot my client’s name, I could just say “Lauren” and I wouldn’t have been embarrassed.

Lauren S…. She a Willie Nelson, Elvis Pressley fan… She’s definitely non-mainstream (lives her life on her terms). The car was one of my all time favorites. Her session went well.

Lauren C. A swimmer and high school sweetheart. The swing images are some of my favorites this year. She was fun to work with…

Lauren M. A brand new mommy, and her daughter was adorable…. Her husband kept us laughing throughout the session....

Lauren K. A real beaut. She’s a soccer studdette and I really like the bond she seems to have with her family…

AND FINALLY, Lauren H. She’s a blast, very high spirited, & senior class president... I’ll be photographing her soon….