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  • Welcome!

    Hi there!  Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and getting to know me!  I am a Wedding and Portrait photographer based in Amarillo, Texas specializing in edgy, modern, and chic custom photography.  Here on my blog you will find a journal of the crazy life that I live, including postings from my latest work and glimpses into what I do on a day to day basis!

    Also I LOVE LOVE LOVE when my blog stalkers (I mean that in a good way) leave me some love in the comment sections!  I want to know if you stopped by the blog and what you thought about the latest post.  So grab a big cup of coffee or iced tea, pull up a chair, scroll through some photos, and leave some love behind!!!



Amarillo Newborn Photographer- Emma

Oh sweet baby Emma!  I have to admit I was pretty nervous going into this session.  You see Emma was 2.5 weeks new when we did our session.  I, like any other experienced newborn photographer, know that once a baby is outside the 2 week new window it makes for a very exciting session.  You see babies before their 2 week birthday are so much sleepier which leads us to be able to manipulate them into creative poses and props alot easier.  This is why I prefer and request all my newborn sessions be between 5 and 14 days new.

With all that being said, I was nervous for Emma’s session.  Like sweaty palms nervous and I got lost for ten minutes cause I was distracted nervous!!   But there really wasn’t much I could complain about because it was after all MY fault we were waiting until she was 2.5 weeks new.  You see, I got HORRIBLY sick for two weeks solid.  I mean can’t get out of bed…don’t want to function…hate the day…sick!  So unfortunately I had to reschedule our session with Emma because the very last thing I wanted to happen was for me to get this precious baby sick!   But I must say when the session came to a wrap, Emma was FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!  She slept the ENTIRE time!!!!  She was an absolute doll and I can not wait to photograph her again in her Grow Baby Grow package:)

I chose the image below to start the gallery because it speaks volumes.  Paul had just come home from work for a brief second to catch a glimpse of Emma’s session.  This was his, and his super sweet mother’s, reaction to us posing and photographing Emma:)

This is the setup they were seeing…I swoon!!!!

Thank you so much Paul and Vicki for allowing me into your home and allowing me to document such an amazing time in your lives!

December 29, 2011 - 4:33 pm

Debby Burkett - Some of the BEST you have ever done……..simply ADORABLE!!!!!!

Amarillo Children Photographer- Jenner and Kannon

And the King boys are back!!!  I always love when I get to take Kannon’s pictures but this session was super special because his older brother Jenner tagged along.  Amy wanted to grab some quick shots of the boys for the Christmas card so we did a quick mini session.  Poor babies were so cold but troopers at the same time!

Thanks again Amy for always being one of my favorite clients:)

 

Amarillo Family Photographer- Sutton Family

Meet the Sutton’s!!!!  Misty contacted me recently to do their family pictures and couldn’t have been more thrilled!!  And THEN they showed up in bright colors and leopard print and I about lost it!  If you know me well then you’ll know these are two of my favorite things:) Their little family is absolutely precious!  Gracie is such a fun spunky 5 year old and Trew is a happy sweet 18 month old!  I just might have to steal his name for our next baby boy:)

And now I introduce the Sutton family!!!

November 29, 2011 - 3:49 pm

Amy King - I love these pics!! All of them are great!!

Amarillo Baby Photographer- Ava

Meet Miss Ava!!!  She is such a fun and spunky little 8 week old!  We had so much fun at her session!  Her session was my last before maternity leave and I’m really glad I was able to spend it with her:)

Thanks Melissa for allowing us into your home to spend some time with your family!  I hope you all enjoy!

 

Amarillo Baby Photographer- Zoi 6 Months

When I received a message from Jennifer wanting to schedule Zoi’s 6 month session I couldn’t believe that she was already 6 months!!!!  It’s amazing how much she has changed since we first did her newborns and 3 month pictures!  She has such a fun and energetic personality now.  We had so much fun getting together for her session and I can’t wait to see how far she’s come when we get together again in 3 months!

Happy 6 months Miss Zoi!!  :)

October 27, 2011 - 2:20 pm

Kristi - Such a cute little girl!!! I’m so lucky she’s my neice!! Awesome photography skills!