my sunshine
This little man is my middle child. His special song is “You Are My Sunshine.” We visited the local drive-in on one of those beautiful spring-like days we had back in January and I actually caught him smiling. He is quite a serious young man but moments like these brighten any day. I’ve been missing the sunshine lately, haven’t you? One of my favorite things to do when the sun is long gone is hop on the computer and play around in photoshop. It’s how I learn. I know I spend way too much time up late into the wee hours and I usually don’t use...
Read Moresix more weeks of winter?
Oh, I don’t think I can stand it! This rainy weather had better end up in some spectacular fields of bluebonnets for lots of spring portraits or I just don’t know if it’s worth it. Don’t get me wrong, I lived in Chicago once upon a time and this weather is totally the norm up there and I grew to love the grey days. I guess I’m just totally forgetting that February is usually the coldest month of the year here in Austin. If we have ice storms, they usually happen between the last week of January and Valentine’s day, afterall. I’m passing the time...
Read Moreseniors clue me in, please!
College seniors. High school seniors. Parents of seniors. Soon-to-be seniors. I need help! It’s been too long since I graduated from high school and college and, believe me, the times have changed. When it comes to building packages to offer for senior portrait sessions, I need some advice. What products do you want? What style of photography are you looking for? How much should it cost? To help me out, please FILL OUT THE SHORT SURVEY I’ve created here. I’ll be ever so grateful for any input you can give me in this area. I want my package deals to rock. I want...
Read Moreit’s beginning to feel a lot like home
I’m so very pleased to release my new branding to represent my modern and fresh take on family portraiture. It’s been cold here in Austin lately so I’ve had the chance to stay indoors and get everything pulled together. I should be receiving my first shipment of business cards on Monday. I couldn’t be more anxious to see them! You KNOW I will be taking pictures of them. Ah… linen paper and rounded corners! Check back tomorrow for a special! Yes! My first special. Be sure to take advantage of it!
Read Moremy new photographer branding
I have been working diligently behind the scenes on my new photographer branding to kick off my portrait and wedding photography business! Today I was able to finalize it and create some custom templates to have printed out and all that’s left is to create my business cards and some fliers to pass out. I’ll also be announcing my February special this weekend. Hint: bluebonnets! I think this is going to be THE year for bluebonnet portraits! I hope to have some lovely families to capture awesome images and memories in the amazing fields of the State flower. I can’t wait...
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