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Crazy snow in Dallas!

February 16, 2010 – 12:00 am

I think this year that I’ve seen more snow than I have in my entire life. First we traveled to Chicago and had our engagement pictures done in the snow, and now we’ve had this snowstorm right here in Dallas! The news kept repeating that the weather surpassed some kind of record, and I believe it. Plus, we got a snow day! How wonderful was that! I managed to get a few shots of the snow.

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Part of the wonder of a snowstorm (if you’ve never experienced one) is seeing things you recognize become transformed. Here is my little car, who has never seen so much snow!
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The birds were easily startled when the snow-laden branches began to crack and fall:
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How cute!

November 8, 2009 – 8:20 pm

That is what I kept saying as I took pictures of little baby Yuta last weekend. Little Yuta and his family are so cute! I was so honored to take some photographs for them. Here are my favorites!

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While little Yuta was asleep, we took this image that would be perfect for a holiday card:

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And here’s a mock-up:

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To order, add the image to your shopping cart, choose “greeting cards” (under Stationery), and choose your template.


I just can’t help it! Here are some more favorites:

Click here to see all your proofs.

Thank you so much!

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Ten Little Fingers…

October 31, 2009 – 9:25 pm

Today I had the honor of photographing Baby Yuta and his parents. What an adorable little boy! The rest of these photos will be available by November 10th, but I couldn’t resist posting one this evening:

Sleeping Baby

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New Headshots

September 19, 2009 – 10:37 pm

I was in desperate need of some new headshots (to put in different places, like this website), so I took some this afternoon. Our house has an interesting red wall, and I have a purple sweater, so it seemed like a perfect combination. There are definitely some outtakes in here, especially since I was singing along with the radio halfway through! Click here if you can’t view the slideshow.

This is for my mom, the Mary Kay consultant:
Foundation: Cream to powder Foundation, Bronze 1
Eye colors: Precious Pink, Raisin, Sweet Plum, Granite, Coal
Blush: Golden Copper
Lip colors: Black Cherry, with a little MAC Lip Lacquer in “Varneesh”

Hair by Bridgett H.

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“It Tells a Story”

September 15, 2009 – 10:11 pm

A while back, I took this photo of David’s parents (my future in-laws!) as they walked toward the pool in the summer. It was sunset, and they were holding hands and looking so sweet… I couldn’t resist. Later, David asked what to give them for their 51st wedding anniversary. I thought of this photo, and David worked for hours to build a beautiful frame for it. Upon receiving it, my future father-in-law said, “It tells a story.” I am so happy they liked it!

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Summer’s End

September 13, 2009 – 9:30 pm

It’s been a long time since my last post, and it’s been a busy summer. After Christi’s shower, I hurt my back, so I haven’t been doing much. I moved houses; I now live with David and our four cats (!). By moving day, I was in pain and not much help, but luckily David helped every step of the way. What would I do without him!

Between that, planning the wedding, and starting a new school year with my students, nothing’s happened except the occasional photograph. Here are a few favorites:

David teaching his adorable 3-year-old nephew to swim:

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And getting splashed…

Splash!

I did a lot of packing, and we decided to keep my dishes.

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I gave some things to my little cousin Lanette, who has a new apartment.

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Then, it was David’s birthday. His sister sent him a bouquet… of fruit! I’ve always been skeptical of these things, but it was pretty good.

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I gave him a wallet.

New Wallet (and chocolate bar)

It replaced his old one.

New & Old

My cat had trouble adjusting to the move (she’s all right now).

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We got our first engagement present! It’s beautifully wrapped.

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It’s been a quiet and busy summer. I believe we’re caught up now!

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Christi’s Baby Shower

July 28, 2009 – 3:08 pm

My fiancé (who’s also my photographic assistant) asked me about the importance of baby showers. I was trying to convey to him how special these events are; how they commemorate the arrival of a baby, the sense of happy anticipation, the bonding between women & their unique shared experience.

All of these sentiments were in abundance at Christi’s baby shower last weekend. The event was held at Abuelo’s and was coordinated by Christi’s friend (and event planner) Tricia Brock. All the proofs are available here, but below are some highlights.

Check out these lovely details:

Personalized Cookies

Cupcakes

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Some quick portraits before the festivities…

Christi & Her Mom

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The party begins…

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I have no idea what’s happening here…

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Christi’s sister-in-law (and also a mom-to-be!) in a pensive moment:

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Christi & Tricia.

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One of my favorite parts of shooting events are the departures. It’s so nice to see people’s unrestrained emotions as they say goodbye and offer their well wishes.

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These are just a few highlights! Please click here to see the proofs. Also, please note that these pictures are totally available to Tricia, Christi & her guests for download and print as a result of our new shared copyrights - more information on that is here.

Thanks again for inviting me to photograph such a special event. Congratulations to Christi and her family!

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Christi’s Baby Shower: Details

July 25, 2009 – 8:35 pm

Here are some of the details from the lovely baby shower I photographed last weekend:

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Proofs are coming very soon!

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Christi’s Baby Shower: Preview

July 18, 2009 – 6:52 pm

Today I had the honor of meeting event planner Tricia Brock, and I took some shots for her friend Christi’s baby shower! Baby showers are such special events, and I was so glad to have gotten a chance to meet mom-to-be Christi and her friends & family.

I plan to have the shots finished by the end of this month, but here’s a preview. I absolutely love this shot of Christi and her mom!

Christi & Her Mom

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Simple & Striking

July 16, 2009 – 4:29 pm

I got my new business cards today, courtesy of the excellent service of One Hour Business Cards. Great work!

New Business Cards

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