Miss Hannly-{Southlake Children's Photographer}

I am more than more behind with editing since I had to unexpectedly leave town for a week for a family emergency, and I apologize profusely, but I have had nothing but sincere support from all my clients and it has been so gracious. I am going to try to catch up as quickly as I can! To start things off, here is a little one that I haven't seen since her newborn pictures 1 year ago! I love, love, love to be able to photograph families and kids as they grow up! I have a special little place in my heart for the ones that I held and snuggled on when they were just days old, and it's so nice to see them grow into little...or BIG personalities! Sweet Hannly...you are a doll! I love that you brought your grandmother's pearls to play with. Such great memories made through these images!

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Fall Mini Sessions-McKinney, TX {Dallas Family Photographer}

For all my McKinney/Allen/Frisco/North Dallas friends, or anyone who wants to drive just a little bit...I will be doing 1 weekend of mini-sessions this Fall and it's coming up soon! I just posted this yesterday on Facebook and I only have 1 slot left for Sunday, but several for Saturday. We will have tons of different set-ups out here including the vintage red truck, a red couch, an antique bed (for all you shabby chic lovers), and plenty of grassy area to run and play in...let's just pray some of it's green! lol

I'll have Holiday cards out there and if you order your cards that day, you will get 10% off your entire card order! If you would like to go through cards beforehand so it's not so crazy trying to pick them out that day, just let me know and I'll send you the link.

I would love to see past and current clients, but if you haven't used me--I'd LOVE to meet you too and this would be a great time to "try it out" without going for the full session!

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Reese {4}--Southlake Children's Photographer

I always love photographing Reese. I look forward to it Spring for his birthday and Fall for the family...he never lets me down! But this time in particular, he was amazing...his true personality came out in each and every one of these and this is the real Reese. Mom loved it so much we made an album out of these, so I just thought I would share the layout of the whole thing. I'll add some pictures of the actual album when it comes in any day! I just saw this quote today from another photographer and love it. It defines my passion for photography and I'm so blessed to give these memories to families.

Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever. . . it remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything - Aaron Sussman

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a gift {McKinney Family Photographer}

Recently, well actually, late this Spring, I was asked to do a special session as a Mother's day gift to one very loved Momma! Even though the pictures were maybe the last thing they wanted to be doing on this evening, everyone did agree that they wanted their mom to have something really great for her Mother's day gift. Dad arranged the whole thing, styled everyone, and even pulled off a tiny white lie to get them all here...can we all say "Awwwww..." It really was touching. I'm not even sure what I would do if I got a gift so thought out as this, but I'm sure this mom had one huge smile on her face and a lot of love in her heart when she finally was let in on the secret!

This dad is also THE Dr. Burton of All About Children Pediatrics in McKinney and so if you are looking for the most wonderful Pediatrician in that area, go check out the office! You'll find him lovin' on all the kids there, and you'll also find one incredible nurse too (shameless plug for my own Mom who also works there!) and also some pretty incredible portraits on all the walls (shameless plug for a certain photographer).

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New location!

I've known about this location for a while now, but finally last night made the trek out there. Kind of a drive, but so worth it! My kids slightly cooperated and we got a good evening for shooting. It wasn't too, too hot and there was the most gorgeous sunset last night that we actually got to be outside and watch. Love witnessing God's gifts with my family in such a serene setting. Of course, by that time, the kids were DONE with pictures so no documentation of that wonderful gift, but oh well. So, if you already booked for a fall session and would like to venture out here with me, I'm all for it and the ride may be just the right amount of time for a quick cat-nap for the kids before they are "on"! There are also lots of cool spots other than the truck, but Addyson was having too much fun on the truck to leave it. And Nash, well, I didn't come prepared with the right clothes for him so the only place he was sitting bare-bummed was on that truck. Even standing in a little dirt made him very uneasy so there was no "exploring" for him.

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My own

This summer has been one of the best summer's ever. We've done so much as a family this summer, and now that our family is a little more complete--it has been just awesome. Even though I'm sad to see it come to an end, I'm glad we have so many pictures from it. When Addyson turned 4, I was in newborn *you know what* with a colicky, fussy, non-sleeping baby and so we really didn't do her formal "4 year" pictures. So, when we were on our last leg of vacation this summer visiting my grandparents, I decided to take her out to some really cool urban spots around town. I love that she appeases my need for pictures pretty much whenever I want...or at least if the reward is worth it! This time it was homemade ice cream and she totally deserved it + it was a really cool and much needed "date" with my baby! More to come, but here's a couple...






And she's done...

But, having the ice cream place right across the street coaxed her into a couple more!

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Knox {1 year}-DFW Children's Photographer

Another bittersweet day...another babyplanner turns one. It's always so much fun to see the little newborns grow up their first year, but always a reminder of how fast our sweet little ones grow. I'm so glad to do this first year of pictures for families since they do grow and change SO much the first year. What a great reminder of all the big milestones accomplished for one little guy! :)

A look back one year ago...

And now, one super happy, smiley big boy!

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