The one-on-one photography sessions are where it all started for me.  I was never really sure I had what it takes to be in the wedding business and I am sooo glad I decided to try it out and in fact I have been so immersed in the wedding business for the last year that I really haven't been able to get back to my roots of shooting the one-on-one personal sessions for Seniors. 

 

I absolutely love spending the afternoon running around to different spots, changing outfits, and all the good stuff that goes along with a Senior shoot!  Sonny is an awesome guy who blew out his knee in the early 2008 football season.  Unfortunately, he had to have reconstructive surgery but man he bounced back quick!  He showed me a few pictures of his gorgeous girlfriend, and I was wishing he had brought her along for the shoot.  After a good scolding we got to the shots and here are few of my favs from the day.  Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

What a great looking family!  I think it's really special to get time to stand still for people and that is exactly what photography has to offer.  Jay and Tracy knew what they wanted for family photos and it was just a matter of getting good weather for the day's shoot.  Avery is so cute and I know her parents are very proud to have such a sweet person in their lives.  I wish you guys all the love in the world and look forward to working with you in the future.





A father's love for a daughter is so apparent.  I can only hope that I am blessed with a daughter (two boys so far, but we aren't giving up).

Derrick's brother is a very close friend of mine and I was very enthused to find out this beautiful couple wanted me to document the family for them!  He is a fire-fighter and she is a school teacher (wow, two brave professions I could never do).  Derrick has spent time in Iraq (serving the US Marines) and I was happy to give him the military discount!

 

We had planned an afternoon at the park and instead we got a very dreary rainy cold winter day....oh well, we made the best of it in their beautiful home! 

 

I love the look on LUKE's face!  Priceless for sure...

 

 

 

 

 

I am really good friends with the Salas' and I have watched Madi (tooter) grow up.  It is time for her first communion and I told them that we had to make sure she has some great shots to show off at her party!  Here are few shots that I just love...

 

 

 

 

 

Hmmm, lets see...Amanda called me one afternoon saying how much she really loved Jill's engagement shots (previous post).  We talked for quite a little while and she said something that I will never forget, "We are getting married in Napa next month." As my mind raced with excitement she asked if she could schedule me for an engagement session.  I of course accepted and after deciding on a date for the engagement shoot I asked her, "Well what about the wedding.  What is the date so I can see if I have it available?"  Man was I disappointed to find out she had already booked and placed a retainer for a photographer at the venue in Napa ("before I met you of course", she said).  

A few weeks later I had the pleasure of meeting Amanda, Todd and her son.  We had a blast out at Memorial Park in Houston (see the shots below).  I saw Amanda recently at Jill's wedding and she mentioned how she wishes she had known about me before booking the photographer for her wedding, and I responded loudly, "ME TOO!!"

Anyway, onto the photos: