Chris and Courtney: Day After Session

Since their wedding, I have been looking forward to Chris and Courtney's Day After Session.  Not only are they so much fun to hang out with for the day, but they also have some serious camera mojo and are willing to go to any lengths for some fabulous images.  Be sure to scroll to the very bottom to see what I mean. Thanks Chris and Courtney for more fun times, and just say the word whenever you're ready for that baby session down the road. ;) 

The illusion in this image makes me laugh sooooo much! I promise no one put a spell on Chris to shrink him...it's all about angle, perspective, and the lens. put them together and hilarity ensues. ;)

I loooooove this one! 




That water was the coldest! Chris and Courtney were rockstars through chattering teeth.

Louisa's Bridal Session

I love my clients! Louisa is yet another tres chic, very cool and up-for-anything bride with whom I have been blessed to work and now call a friend. Upon request, I gave her several ideas as options as to the location for her bridal shoot...I'd classify them as ranging from safe to risky. Louisa would have none of the "safe," and Mike and I were stoked to shoot in a location of which we'd been dying to take advantage. We had such a blast with Louisa and her sweet, fun mom. (My clients' moms also are very cool and awfully good at sneaking, I'll add!) :)

Favorite! I think I need to get a gallery wrap of this one for display.





Mike's shot below; I love this one!

I love the framing Mike set up of Louisa in the trees!

The following two shots were taken seconds apart. I post them both primarily to show the fun difference between natural light photographs and what you can do to control the ambient light by illuminating your subject with strobes.

Louisa was showing us her skills she acquired via America's Next Top Model. :)








After we got some nature shots, we went down to a nearby farm because Louisa was also hoping for some rustic images. check!








oooh, la la!


Thanks so much for such a fun day Louisa! You're gorgeous!

Grade School Neurons

This morning, bright and early, I was driving to New Braunfels to shoot a Day After session with the fabulous Chris and Courtney. I had the radio cranked to keep my eyes wide open since it was still dark-thirty. A notable song of yore played on one of the millions of stations I flipped between...you know it, you probably once loved it: the once popular "Bust-A-Move" by Young M.C.  I was shocked--and simultaneously slightly embarrassed and impressed with myself--that I still new all the words.  (I, of course, proved it to all the truckers on the interstate by singing along enthusiastically all the way through.)  How in the world does the brain retain that type of information?  I can't remember things like why we have San Jacinto Day in Texas or how many pints make a gallon, but I can tell you what comes after: "she dressed in yellow, she says 'hello, , come sit next to me  you fine fellow.'"  Do you think there's a jeopardy category with lyrics from the past that I could win? It's my only hope! :) Happy Saturday! Picture posts coming soon. I'm soooooooo far behind, but 'you want it. you got it.' ;)

Rocky Mountain High

Mike and I are in beautiful Colorado for a wedding and to spend some fun time in my old stomping grounds. I will be unable to access email and voicemail for several days, but I'll get back with you on Tuesday! Never fear, we'll take looooooots of photos! Any guesses on how many? :) Happy Weekend!