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I love the camera because it gives the ability to preserve the beauty of life. As I look through old albums that belonged to my grandparents, and my own wedding album, I am filled with delight and a deep thankfulness for what I hold in my hands. Through those images I am able to participate in the life, love, joy, and even the grief and sadness, of my family. This is priceless to me. I know that it is also priceless to my clients.

This blog is my outlet for whatever I have on my mind, as well teasers from recent sessions. It is my goal for past, present, and future clients to learn a bit more about me here. Oh, and my blog loves to be loved on, so don't be shy. Visit often and drop a comment here and there!

it is well with my soul

kaine

I love the one where it looks like he’s sneezing. :)

dog,pit bull,san antonio

dog,pit bull,san antonio

Kasey - What a cute dog! Love these!

Elena - Oh, what a cutie!

Vancouver Wedding Photographer | Purpler Rose Photography In - Great looking dog; looks like he got a tickle in his nose :)

Mariah Milan | Austin Children's Photographer - Wow he looks just like my parents doggy, Kupono! What a lovey face.

Bethany Gilbert - Laurel Family Photographers - Awesome! Love the focus in these. He is precious!

just dance….

Here is one little girl who likes to dance!

And even better, her dad’s expressions as he watches her. :)

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san antonio,family portraits,dancing,texas

Scott Kretschmann - I love the dance moves!

Lisa Berry | Bloomington - kids have the best dance moves! what a cutie.

Aixanette - Love the way you capture her sillyness!

some things I love from etsy.com

I’ve been spending a LOT of time on Etsy.com lately. I’ve purchased a few gifts and made a huge wishlist for myself! One of my favorite things is something I bought for my precious niece, who is 17 months old. It’s a tutu!! Now, in my mind, every little girl needs a tutu. Really. They are just so stinkin’ adorable! (the tutus AND the little girls!). I can’t wait to go visit my sister and her kiddos later on this winter and do a photo session of little Miss Mary in her tutu. :) And of course, no tutu ensemble is complete without something equally adorable for the hair. So I found this precious little felt flower headband to complete the look.

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As I was browsing I knew I had to find something special for my smallest and newest niece. At 6 weeks old, she’s a bit too tiny for a tutu, so I settled on this sweet hooded towel that I was able to personalize with some mickey/minnie mouse ribbon and her name embroidered in the Walt Disney font. As Brooke’s mom is a big Disney fan, I’m pretty sure this one will be well-received. :)

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And finally, I’m absolutely IN LOVE with these eco-friendly reusable sandwich and snack bags!!! I ordered a set for some friends who are like-minded and am excited to fill them with goodies to start them off.

Of course, as I was browsing Etsy, I couldn’t help but take a peek at all the fabulous things that could be used for a winter wedding!! I found so many beautiful decorations, favors, jewelry, etc. Winter weddings are truly beautiful! I got married in June. I chose that time of year so we could have an outdoor wedding and so I could have tulips everywhere (my favorite flower!); but I have to say, the possibilities for a winter wedding rival those of a spring or summer wedding! I just love their cozyness!

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This boutonniere is fabulous!! I adore the use of the pinecone. It exudes a bit of manliness, doesn’t it? And the hair piece is flirty and classic! I’ve become a big fan of fun things, such as feathers and flowers, in the hair, so I think this is perfect!

Decorations at your wedding are oh-so-important as they not only help impart the mood of your event, but they speak of who YOU are as a person. Fancy, classic, elegant, whimsical, FUN, rustic, urban, country, etc. You get the idea! In my opinion, home-made decorations are ALWAYS the best because they will be more YOU than anything else! And you’d be surprised at how easy it can be to do. However, it can also be very time-consuming. So, when you need a little help, what better place to turn than etsy (if not just for ideas!). I really like these snowflake place cards. And these ornamental balls would add a very elegant touch! They remind me of mistletoe (perhaps this is why their creator calls them “kissing balls”), which is just perfect for a wedding!! Perhaps my favorite, and most simple, of the decorations I looked at are these perfectly romantic and simple mason jar lanterns. And these would be such an easy DIY project!!!

Finally, favors are another element to your wedding that you can use to carry out your theme. I thought these pillow boxes topped with Poinsettias would be a nice complement to a Christmas wedding theme. The splash of bold color will make them stand out nicely on white or cream colored table clothes.

So now you see what I’ve been doing with my time! :) Okay, I haven’t spent ALL of my time surfing etsy, but I sure could!!

the mercurios

I had so much fun hanging out with the “Mercs” last weekend! Mr. A has grown SO much since our last session!! He is only two, but I swear there is a grown man inside of that cute little guy. :) I know I’m not supposed to have favorites among my clients, but I have to admit, he has stolen my heart.

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Kendra- Phoenix Wedding Photographer - Fun pictures of them playing in the leaves. The one of the little guy buried in the pile of leaves is great!

Kelly - Adorable family! I love the ones of them playing in the leaves. How fun!

michelle ross - Oh he looks like a ball of fun! And the resemblance (of both parents) is so strong! They look so proud of how big he has grown. And your work is just perfect in capturing them!

Sandy S - What and adorable family and such a handsome little guy. How cute are these photos? My son totally goes through our apple bin and takes mouse nibbles out of all of them too. Must be the age :)

Bethany Gilbert Laurel Wedding Photographers - So cute! What a fun family!

liana - I LOVE the apple shots and the one of him in the leaves - something about the angle and composition. Just great!

jules - Oh cool! I have a set of pictures of my son with an apple when he was about that age and I STILL love those pictures. He's now 15 and 6'3"! Man, time flies. So great that you captured these moments for this sweet family, Melanie!

Brandi - Super cute family! These are lots of fun.