Spread your wings, Class of 2013!
Posted on June 8, 2013
If you’ve been wondering why you didn’t hear much from me between January and June, here are 22 wonderfully made reasons why from the Class of 2013!
Not a duplicate in the bunch.
Congrats, grads! Thanks for letting me spend a bit of time with you before you spread your wings and fly out of the nest.
Those who wait upon God get fresh strength.
They spread their wings and soar like eagles.
They run and don’t get tired; they walk and don’t lag behind.
Isaiah 40:31 MESSAGE
Doubly, abundantly, extravagantly blessed
Posted on June 6, 2013
No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you. This really IS a brand new blog post — the first one in months! I’ve been away so long, I figured I’d better bring you something spectacular.
Something like, oh I don’t know, a gorgeous mom, a giddy dad, and a thrilled big sister expecting TWINS.
Dad doesn’t look the least bit excited, does he? And these two don’t look the least bit happy together, do they?
Things have already been fun in their world, thanks to this spunky gal. That spunk is going to come in handy as she takes on the role of Chief Baby Brother Wrangler.
I wouldn’t have thought this family could be any more beautiful, but God’s vision for them is extravagant.
“Twice the blessing,” He thought. “That should just about do it.”
My best guesstimate is that we’ll be meeting those little blessings in about four weeks. Stay tuned!
I’ll make a list of God’s gracious dealings, all the things God has done that need praising,
all the generous bounties of God, His great goodness — compassion lavished, love extravagant.
Isaiah 63:7 MESSAGE
More faces, more stories
Posted on January 4, 2013
This fall I had the joy of photographing several new faces as well as lots of familiar ones.
Some of those faces were extra furry!
Some of them went home covered in saltwater and sand.
Some families were still in the process of becoming perfectly blended …
… while others have been inseparable since their very beginning.
I got to catch up with the 5 households who make up this beautiful extended family …
… and capture photos of a certain little one charming all of the VIPs in her life.
Then there were the first of this year’s graduating seniors …
… along with a beautiful couple preparing for their own milestone coming up in July.
Last but not least were the two businesses I enjoy creating Christmas cards for every year.
They hardly even argue with me anymore when I say things like “stand there and look like rock stars” or “look all around and make funny faces.”
I am blessed – B L E S S E D – to have been given this work to do. Every portrait session opens a window into a new story, and each story is even more captivating than the one before. I’m grateful for the stories shared with me in 2012 and look forward to new chapters that will unfold in 2013!
I’ll never quit telling the story of Your love —
how You built the cosmos and guaranteed everything in it.
Your love has always been our lives’ foundation, Your fidelity has been the roof over our world.
Psalm 89:2-3 MESSAGE
A collection of faces
Posted on January 3, 2013
If you’ve been wondering what sort of wonderfully made faces I’ve been focusing on lately, here’s a quick gallop through the past few months.
There have been lots of families …
… some of them small and some of them expanding by leaps and bounds.
Some of them silly …
… and some of them pretending to be serious.
There have been adorable preschoolers in front of studio lights …
… and on shady back porches.
There have been college grads (way to go, you two!) …
… and this character who will one day rule the world.
There was a fun afternoon with the most expressive two-year-old playing in the backyard with his Gran and PawPaw …
… and the fun Open House day meeting new friends and offering free head shots.
A few men agreed to have their photo taken that day as well …
… along with a couple more at Sunny Hearts’ Men’s Night Out event.
I also got to hang out with The Oh Hellos and do some new promo photos.
And that’s only the half of it! I’ll be back soon with another set of unique faces. Until then:
The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you;
the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.
Numbers 6:24-26
Shop Small – two more days only!
Posted on November 24, 2012
Here’s a lovely surprise for you: all 10 opportunities to Shop Small have been extended until 11:59 pm on Monday 11/26! Enjoy two more days of savings as my way of saying THANK YOU for such a wonderfully made year.
The day has come! The time has arrived! Your opportunity to Shop Small is HERE!!
Are you overwhelmed by the many marvelous deals I’m offering you today? I thought you might be, so I’ve broken down the marvelousness into more manageable pieces. Take your time looking through all 10 specials – supplies are NOT limited so there’s no need to knock anyone down to get what you want.
You have two ways of buying:
1) Stop by the studio today MONDAY between today NOON and 4:00 pm to plunk down your money.
OR (oh my goodness. this is quite a Big Girl step for me)
2) Click on the ADD TO CART button after each item to purchase through PayPal anytime today MONDAY before 11:59 pm. Isn’t that exciting?!
Are you ready? Good.
On your mark. Get set. GO!
Thank you, and happy shopping!
Saturday is the day to shop small!
Posted on November 21, 2012
It’s that time again! This Saturday is a day to think small — as in shopping at small businesses. I’ll be doing my small part to offer great gift ideas and all-around-wonderful deals. Here’s what you can look forward to:
Now go enjoy Thanksgiving with your wonderfully made family. That’s what I’ll be doing. Then stop by and see me at the studio on Saturday, give me a call, or drop me a message through my website contact form.
Hope to hear from you then!
Continue to live in Christ Jesus, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
Colossians 2:6-7
Parade Day Portraits 2012
Posted on October 17, 2012
Did you enjoy the Brazoria County Fair Parade last Saturday? I did! Even more, I enjoyed the faces of kids gathered at Sunny Hearts to watch the parade.
If you’d like to see 121 shots of those wonderfully made faces, click on CLIENTS up above, then PARADE. Let me know if you see any you want to purchase.
Enjoy!
We love because God first loved us
Posted on October 4, 2012
Here’s the thing about Zach and Shayna: THEY ARE IN LOVE.
There are other good things to know about them as well, but you just can’t miss that most important, obvious fact.
Some other plain facts are that they love their highly energetic dog, Lloyd …
… they have a VERY important date set for next year …
… they are (evidently) undercover spies currently working in various locations throughout southeast Texas (shhhhh!) …
… and they are absolutely ruthless wielders of Nerf swords.
I’ve got a good feeling about this partnership.
Shayna is often the ringleader with the big ideas, but Zach is more than willing to play along.
And when Shayna comes up with a plan, Zach is ready to add his own special touch.
They know the true Source of their true love, and it shows.
Plenty colorful as separate works of art …
… together they’re a masterpiece.
I loved everything about this shoot, Shayna and Zach, even risking my life by climbing on a second-story roof with you. Spending more time with you and capturing your love over these next several months is sure to be a delight!
Since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
No one has ever seen God, but if we love one another,
God lives in us and His love is made complete in us.
We love because He first loved us.
1 John 4:11, 12, 19
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