I have been wanting to do a session like this for a long time! When one of my favorite clients contacted me with this idea, I was over the moon!

Deep Ellum is such a perfect location. There is so much color, just the right amount of "grunge" and plenty of variety for many different looks. I really could spend the entire day there just exploring and photographing it all. Add in a beautiful ballerina and color me uber happy!

I have photographed this beauty before and the camera absolutely loves her! We had a great time together and I can't wait to plan her next session! She is a natural.

When she pulled out the cowboy boots, I swear my heart skipped a beat! PERFECT!

Here are a few of my favorites. I really could not narrow it down. Oh, and please excuse the web quality. My gallery program is resizing these and reducing the viewing quality. I am trying to find a work-around for this. In the mean time, my apologies!

PS. I know I have been WAY behind in blogging. What can I say? The craziness of the season got to me. I will be updating much more regularly and have so many amazing sessions to show off, so keep checking back!!!

I photographed this handsome guy when he was 14 years old and now he is a High School Senior! Craziness!!! Strange how my clients keep growing up and getting older, but I am staying the same age. Haaa!

We decided on Deep Ellum for a more Urban/City look. The colors there are just too much fun! We didn't have to go far to get several different "looks." I think Deep Ellum might just be my new favorite place for photos. It is definitely my new favorite spot for seniors. I could even see some fantastic family portraits in this area. I loved the lighting and the color! Oh, the gorgeous color! Mom really liked this burnt orange wall, so we did quite a few there to compliment the colors in her home.

"A" plays the guitar so we incorporated it into a few shots. I only wish I could have heard him play. Note to self: Bring Amp to next session.

Okay, Mr. High School Senior, when you play your first gig, I get front row seats so I can hear you play! And best of luck to you with those music theory classes. Your talent will take you far!

And, seriously... look at those eyes. Wowza!

This is a very dear friend of mine and her beautiful family. We had a great time. Even in the Texas heat! It's hard to dress for fall when it still feels like summer, but they did it!

We decided on downtown Plano for our session. So many different looks in a relatively small area. We loved it!

I truly enjoyed spending time with all of them together! We all know how difficult it can be to coordinate schedules with teenagers and little ones, and I am so glad they were able to make it happen. Family portraits are so important. Sure to be treasured for many years

I have had several inquiries from families regarding Christmas card photos, so I have decided to dedicate a full weekend to families and offer mini-sessions in the Park or the City!

This is a great way to get your Christmas portraits and custom made cards in one short, easy, family-friendly session!

• The dates I have set aside are October 15th and 16th.
• I will do one day in Highland Park with a more traditional greenery/park setting and one day in downtown McKinney for a more urban setting. You decide which setting best suits your family! Space is very limited, so choose your location and time slot as soon as possible to insure availability.
• The cost is $75 per family, which includes a 15 minute mini-session and an online gallery of 10-15 fully perfected images. All mini-session guests will also receive a *free* custom 8x10 portrait, packaged and ready for gift giving!
• My 2011 Christmas Card Catalog can be found here. Card prices start at just $45 per set of 25 cards. Additional discounts available for the purchase of 50 or more cards. Your cards will be completely customized to your liking. You can see the many options available in the catalog.
• Print prices will be discounted by 20% for all mini-session guests. This is a great opportunity to give the gift of portrait memories to the special people in your life this Holiday Season! The new jewelry and albums I have introduced into my product line make fantastic gifts as well!

Again, space is limited so contact me quickly to reserve your time slot AND location.

Also, if you feel like you need more than 15 minutes to capture your family, you may reserve 2 time slots for $125 and receive 2 8x10 portraits and a full 30 minutes of session time.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions. I am happy to offer clothing suggestions, etc.

Your $75 session retainer is due upon booking to reserve your time slot. Prints and cards will be delivered approximately 2 weeks after orders are placed. I will work quickly to get everyone what they need in a timely manner. I know how critical timing can be this time of year!