Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Adina {sEnIoR}

Adina + me on a gorgeous San Antonio day = fabulous senior session

See, Adina likes math. I like math. I like Adina...I usually like every person I come in contact with actually :) But I really like Adina.

Adina and I clicked the minute I walked into her foyer. For her family, it was odd that a person would come over to meet them before a photo-shoot. After the shoot, her mamma smiled and commented on how personal and nice the experience was.

Experience.

The senior market here is much different than in Great Falls, MT. Most folks stick with the studio that the schools contract out. They pop out so many sessions, that there is no time to get to know each senior. The photographer doesn't get the privilege to know their story, or find out what their passions are...and you can tell in the pictures. I'm not doggin' on high volume studio portraits...to each his own...I'm just sayin' that senior year is a BIG deal to each senior. So why not offer something that makes THEM a big deal?

I was so excited that I was able to take Adina's pictures...she got to EXPERIENCE something that most seniors don't down here.

I'm hoping to change that.

So here's to the first:

Adina...

children's church leader.
number cruncher.
cheerleader.
Snuggy cuddler.
Jesus lover.

And my new friend...

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Monday, May 2, 2011

BrRrRRrr....

For already experiencing 85 degree weather this year,
this 52 degrees feels mighty cold!!!

I felt this was the perfect time to share some images I had taken of the boys when it snowed...YES!!! SNOWED here in Texas...Feburary 4th to be exact. I think Dave and I might have brought something down with us from Montana ;)

The kids were actually missing the snow, so when they woke up to a
light dusting on the ground they were SO excited!!!

As far as recent news with me, I am still finding a balance to our new life here in Texas. I am starting to think that MAYBE I'm getting there...

I just had a photo-shoot with the most adorable twins and am finalizing my updated website. It's taken me awhile because, well, I'll explain all that later :)

Until then, my crazy fun boys, playin' in the "snow..."

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Looks like even Sam was missing it ;)

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These were some adorable mittens that Aunt Heather bought the boys for Christmas :)

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He didn't last long...

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