Miami Heat Meets Texas Summer Fun!

Before I left for the beach, I had a "Popsicle Party" session at the Flahertys. We had so much fun planning this out. Mary worked really hard on getting her fantastic backyard whipped into shape with all the great plants and colorful accessories. The kids looked so cute in their suits and cover ups and they just had a ball swimming, playing and eating popsicles. This shoot is definitely awarded the "Kid's Choice" Award! See for yourself how much fun they had!

My Parents Bought A Beach Cottage!!!

For all you who know me, know how much I love going down to the beach. My first choice is the Caribbean but gosh darn it the Redneck Riviera has grown on me. I truly love going down to Port Aransas and kickin' it on the beach. Well, my parents have been casually looking for a property when they'd come down and visit. This time my Mom came ready to buy with her wallet in hand. We found them this adorable, brand new beach cottage down in Port A. Yes, for those of you who like my beach sessions..well, I have great news...there will be plenty more of those now!

Beach Bound!!!

I will be down in Port Aransas, TX doing beach shoots this week. There are still some openings so email me if you're going to be down there and want some fun family beach pics! I'll be returning to work on Monday, June 20th, 2011. And, no this is not a beach shot from Port A. ...out islands of the Bahamas!

Meet The Patersons!

The Patersons found me online (thanks to my website!) and traveled to Austin from different parts of Texas to visit their daughters and celebrate their dad's birthday. The photo session was a birthday present so we had to make sure dad had a great time and what better way than...by catching a little buzz at 7:30 in the morning! They are big wine connoisseurs...they like to drink it, sniff it, swirl it, talk about it, go on wine trips around the world and would love to own their own winery one day. I decided what better place to take their family portraits than at a local winery. I did my own research and found the most awesome winery around...Solaro Estate. Talked to the owners and they welcomed us out VERY early one morning to share their beautiful property with us. The owners were so accomodating, friendly and proud. Their winery has just won an international competition for their tempranillo wine. Be sure to check this winery out when you're doing your TX hill country wine tour. They're awesome!
Back to the Patersons...I just had the best time photographing them in the vineyard. They were up for anything and just rolled with the punches. But then again, when you're drinking wine at 7:30am who wouldn't be up for anything?!! Check out their super cute pics now.

Port Aransas Beach Photos

I am heading to the beach as soon as school lets out and will be doing photos on the beach again. It was a huge success before and I am super excited to being doing this again. This year I have added an 11x14 to the package which makes this year a super SWEET deal! Give me a call and get your family scheduled b/c this may not happen again for another year.

The Bruners Are Back In Texas!

This is one of my best friends, Lori, who I moved to TX with nearly 15 years ago. We met in college my junior year when I moved into the Kappa Delta house. Lori was a spunky, little freshman who loved to hang out with our "older" group. In January 1996 (holy crap that sounds so long ago), there were 3 of us from Mizzou that packed our bags and started our new life here in Austin, TX. Yeeha! Two of us are still here but Lori moved to KY (poor thing) to run a successful family business. Her and her family came back this spring to visit and we just love when they're here. She has 3 crazy little boys and a super cute hubbie and they are trying to make their way back here in a few years. We can't wait! While they were here, we had to squeeze a family photo shoot in and the pics just turned out adorable. The shots of them wrestling, tickling and giggling are how they are ALL the time...lots and lots of energy! I want some of that, please!

Happy Mother's Day to All You Mommies Out There!

If you haven't seen this video, you really need to watch it. It's so perfect for Mother's Day.