Yes, it is hot outside, but the August sun really shed some gorgeous light on this beauty! All I can think about is the Van Morrison song “Brown-Eyed Girl” when I look at these images! Those eyes are so pretty. Katie was a natural in front of the camera. I love the turquoise boots and all the bright colors in these. Thanks for being such a fantastic model, Katie. Here’s to you and the Class of 2012!

This summer I’ve spent most of my time relaxing and enjoying my two girls. It’s too hot to do anything else! August is when I re-group and gear up for high school senior photography and family holiday photos. Here is a feature on my daughters, Arden and Tess, while we were on vacation this summer in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Stay tuned for a magazine-style feature for my favorite subjects:  teenagers.

I had the pleasure of photographing this newborn. He was awake almost the whole time! Mom and Dad are new parents, but they were amazingly calm and patient during the session. I was really impressed! Despite his alertness during the session, I managed to get some great shots of him. I bet he slept for a long time after our meeting (thank goodness for Mom’s sake!)

Love these:

There’s something about a railroad that captivates children and even adults. I’m drawn to them because they are one of our lasting vintage forms of transportation. There is a western, dusty, greasy, dirt draw about them. That, combined with a handsome little boy in a crisp linen white shirt, makes for some good photographs.

Torsten was quite reserved on our way to his photo session. . . until he saw the trains and track. All of a sudden his face lit up and he turned into a smiling, gleaming-eyed little man. The train conductors let him blow the train horn, gave him a sticker, etc. He couldn’t have had it any better! And so began my chase to photograph him while he wandered around in amazement. I tried to get his attention by telling him that Thomas the Train was hiding in my camera lens. That worked like a charm some of the time. He even told me he could see Thomas, Percy, and Hero (I don’t know all the names!) waving to him through my camera! What imaginations children have! This was a great location, especially for a 4 1/2 year old boy. I love the way these turned out! He’s so cute!

Oh, how I love these two siblings! Mia is in my daughter Tess’s class and Paxton recently turned one year old. They are like little models! Paxton was such a ham in front of the camera, and Mia. . . well, she’s just a ball of bright sunshine.

Thank you so much, Traci, for asking me to photograph them. The outfits were fantastic and the faces even better! There are many more good ones to come. . .soon:)

Lesli

Newborns look their best during the first 2 weeks. I took these when Miss L was only one week old. She was so tiny and quiet! I forgot how much I enjoy photographing newborns. Mom is a good friend of mine and a trooper for venturing outside the house only one week after giving birth. I’m not surprised, though. Kelcey is not one to stay home and lie around! She’s probably already organizing and arranging Miss L’s couture baby clothes into color categories in her closet. Notice how I’m a bit jealous of my super organized friends? I have NONE of those awesome qualities.

Kelcey and Dave, you will be so glad you had these taken of her at this moment. It’s hard to remember them this small. It’s bittersweet and it’s also why I love what I do because I had the honor of capturing her as she begins her new life with you all. Thank you!

Lesli

This senior season has been fantastic! I’m starting to wrap it up, but not without sharing some lovely photos of Miss Jordan. Wow. She is so gorgeous! And she’s comfortable in front of the camera (Mom, you are right!) Jordan is planning to go to A&M next year. She likes to ride horses (and has one of her own), barrel race, and rope. Oh, and I cannot forget her dog Chance. He was unbelievable during the session. He sat and looked at the camera on command.Way easier to photograph than most toddlers! Amazing!

Congratulations, Jordan! I can’t wait for you to see the rest of these.

Lesli

Everything about this pretty young lady is spunky. She’s a cheerleader at Bellaire HS, thus the beautiful smile and lovely poise. Cat plans to go to Stephen F. Austin State University next year and may study. . . photography! I was thrilled to find out she is very interested in the craft.

Being the youngest of three children (and the only girl), Cat is the last to leave the “nest,” so this is a bittersweet time for her mom. I could tell right away how close she is to her mom, so I’m sure she will come home and visit often. Hang in there, Mom! I’m so honored you chose me to photograph this important milestone in your life, Cat! Congratulations!

Lesli

This precious little man will be 1 year old in May. He was really trying to walk while posing for me in the studio. Mom, Dad, and sweet family dog Sasha were all there to celebrate J’s upcoming birthday and watch him dig in to his cupcake. He wasn’t too sure about the cake, but he definitely loved the candle! Oh, babies are so cute, aren’t they?

Mom and Dad, the photo gallery will be ready soon! Thanks for your patience during this crazy spring season!

Lesli

Two years ago, I photographed Travis’s brother Tayler. Both boys are so handsome! Travis is a senior at Sealy HS this year. He plans to go to Texas Tech in the fall. He’s the last to leave the nest, so Mom is a bit sad but very excited for him at the same time. Oh, how I feel for these moms! I do know how fast time flies, so I’m savoring every moment I have with my dear girls.  This shoot was right on the heels of my previous blog post on Grant, the Katy Tiger linebacker. Travis lives right by the bridge where I photographed Grant and his family, so we tried it out again!

Travis was a gentleman (another athlete!). He loves old country music:  Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Tanya Tucker, Willie Nelson. I LOVE that! Old country is the best. We drove around looking for neat spots and listened to 97.1 the whole time.

Congratulations, Travis! Good luck at Texas Tech! Go Raiders! (I won’t be yelling that during football season)