Prom 2009

Well, the big night has come and gone. After months of planning, and hours of getting hair, nails, and makeup done, everyone looked exceptionally gorgeous (girls) and handsome (guys). What beautiful dresses and in so many awesome colors. And the tux and vest were coordinated to match the girl's dress perfectly--amazing . We had a fun night here at my studio. It was relaxed and I got to visit with the prom go-ers, and we did some fun shots. Some of the moms came along to enjoy the experience as well. Yeah moms!
Some of the guys played 2 baseball games THAT day and still made it on time. They are all probably still seeing white flashes after so many pictures at home, here, and at prom. But that's what makes prom fun--taking ALL those photos. For some, it was the first prom. For others, it was the last. Great memories for PROM 2009. Thanks for letting me be a part of your big night. And I got to bed at a decent hour. Hooray!

Bella's Easter

I have to share with you these sweet photos of our sweet Bella and her first Easter. Her mommy and daddy took these and did a great job. Every new photo makes me miss her so much. What a smile and those big eyes. We are all blessed by her coming into the world. God is good! It's so fun sharing photos of her with everyone that comes in to the studio. My friends who are grandparents are so patient to look at my photos and let me gush over her. Can't help it!

By the way, PROM is this weekend. I'm NOT doing photos at prom, but I am doing pictures here at my studio. YOU HAVE TO HAVE AN APPOINTMENT. I do have a few times left. I'd love to have you. Give me a call 396.2077.

Featured Seniors

Featured Seniors--just because I think I get to photograph the very best of the Class of 2009! Check out the custom designed graduation announcement

Little kids--gotta love 'em

MEET THE CLASS OF 2021

Last week, I photographed 3, 4, and 5 year olds at Mother Goose preschool. Sandy and I have been working together for MANY years and wish we'd written down the funny things the little kids have said. You never know what they will reveal! When asked about their favorite pizza, I've learned that there is macaroni pizza or "I don't like pizza at all!". Once I asked a little boy if his daddy had stinky feet, and he said "Yes, when he comes home from the drilling rig and takes his shoes off!". They are experts about Sponge Bob and Dora the Explorer, and Spider Man. Sometimes, they won't say anything, and then there are those who won't quit talking.

Imagine, thirteen 4 year olds, each with a blue cap and gown, with a tassle that moves back and forth--A LOT, especially when they move their head. Put them in one photo for a group photo and heads are moving and caps are sliding off, and hands are moving and bodies are wiggling--and there you have it: the perfect storm! That's when I bring out my funny puppet or my yellow magic tickle feather (a glorified feather dust that's never seen dust). I tickle them each once on the face and race back to my camera, then start to come back to them, and--MAGIC--the smiles on all faces with all eyes on me--ALL AT THE SAME TIME. It was fun and I laughed a lot. So enjoy their sweet faces. They are future Eagles and Wildcats and who knows what else!

Graduation!!!!

Graduation time is here!!!! OMG! How did it get here so fast?! It's not too late to order graduation announcements. I have a huge collection of styles with photos (or not) and you get to choose the font, wording, everything just like you want it. Take a look.
Then take a look at what I offer for graduation--1. studio cap/gown portraits at no sitting fee and very reasonable packages; 2. the class photo (Go Class of 2009); 3. and then you-- the '09 Senior-- receiving your diploma on stage! Call now for an appointment for the studio cap/gown portrait.

My own backyard

I am so blessed to have an incredible backyard. One of my husband's passions is landscaping and that works in great partnership for what I do. He creates beautiful areas that just wait for me to explore and find their beauty. Sometimes the beauty lies in the lush greeness of the grass and vines as a backdrop for colorful flowers. It's like stepping into another world when I take a Senior or family out to be photographed. It certainly doesn't feel like Southeastern NM! Enjoy these shots in our paradise.

And then there are my special "doors". I went to a photography convention with 3 other photographers and we found a great place in downtown Ft. Worth with LOADS of antiques for great prices. We bought so many large items that we rented a small U-Haul. that was a fun phone call to our husbands. When I got home, my husband thought he was going to have to scrape paint and re-finish my "treasures". I told me no way. I LOVED the doors like they are--and so has everyone else. There are limitless ways to use them and it's fun to be creative with the Senior's clothing and the doors. What a great, simple backgrop for some very cool portraits.

Okay, this wasn't in my backyard but this is one my very FAVORITE images.