When Doug and Tracy and kids showed up for their session, I loved their laid-back, polished style. The blues from their clothing contrasted beautifully with the natural background, and the kids were on their A-game. I tell people all the time it’s much easier for me to photograph strangers who then become friends. When I photograph…
RECALLING HAPPY MEMORIES FROM THE PAST GIVES A BOOST TO HAPPINESS IN THE PRESENT. What’s one of the easiest ways to recall happy memories? Through photos, of course. This is why Gretchen Rubin says in her book Happier at Home she’s a “big believer in the importance of family photos.” I recently read Rubin’s follow-up…
I shot this girl’s gorgeous older sister two years ago, so I’ve been looking forward to Mallory’s senior session – because, good genes run in the family. For Real. Mallory described to me what she envisioned for her senior portraits, and I’m so thrilled with the location, her outfits, and THAT flag. Texas Forever. [blogshow…
1. Ellie Holcomb on vinyl | Ellie’s sound is unique – a lot folk-pop a little soulful. What I love most is her scripture-rooted, straightforward lyrics. The kids catch on to her tunes and always ask to “turn it up” when I play her album – maybe the greatest compliment of all. That, and I’m never not in…
My kids have spent a week in Navarre every year of their lives. It’s become a fixture in their memories, especially Kate’s, and they adore every part of beach life. The visibility was so great this year that the kids spent hours swimming and snorkeling around searching for shells, crabs and jellies. The beach can be…
This family will always hold a special place in our hearts. They were in Uganda adopting their two kids at the same time we were adopting Eli. And that is another story for another blog post, but suffice it to say, we adore that Eli has Ugandan friends right around the corner, and we love…