ATTENTION 2009 SENIORS

How would you like $60 in FREE print credits? Well, be one of the 1st 10 seniors to reserve your session before 10-20-08 and I'll give you $60 FREE in print credits.

Your session must be reserved and paid for by 10-20-08, but you can schedule appointment anytime between now and the end of March 2009.

FAMILY PORTRAIT MONTH

During October, photographers from across the country are joining together with PPA Charities (the philanthropic arm of Professional Photographers of America) in promoting “Family Portrait Month”. This national fundraising effort will benefit Operation Smile, which treats children around the world who suffer with cleft lips, cleft palates and other facial deformities.

October is really the best time for family portraits because the busy holiday season is just right around the corner. By having your family portraits made now you can beat the holiday rush and you help to contribute to changing the lives of children who would otherwise face a lifetime of pain and rejection.

I'm also extending Family Portrait Month in our area thanks to IKE!!!! So for the month of October and November, I'll be donating $50 from each session to Operation Smile. Keep checking back for more details and special Family Portrait Month offers or call me today to book your session 281-804-3148!

SHOUT OUT for Andy Armstrong and design|house

Andy Armstrong is an AWESOME photographer and graphic designer. His products have made my job as a photographer SO MUCH easier!

design|house by Andy Armstrong is a collection of Photoshop actions, brushes, custom shapes, and styles, as well as hi-res backgrounds, wallpapers, textures, digital mats, and photo objects. He's also recently released a set of greeting card templates and magazine cover templates for modern photographers. If you get a chance, go check it out. You can see design|house at http://www.getdesignhouse.com. There's a whole bunch of video tutorials in the d|h learning center too.

Latest Slideshow

One of the greatest songs ever...

Brings back a bunch of old memories at the lake!!!! Too bad the band is no longer around. They broke up not long after this song was released. I used to have the CD, but who knows what boat it was left in:) Probably lost somewhere in The Norton!

Laycee LeeAnn

Just wanted to share some of my newest niece.
Isn't she a doll!!!!!

Picture time at the Hebert's

AGAIN!!!!

I'm sure Lori will soon learn to run from the camera! Oh well, I better get 'em while I can:)

Sneak Peek for Miss R

WOW!

This is just one of many from her Secret Session!

Thanks Miss R and I know you're going to be very happy! See you next week!

Sweet, Sweet Baby

Miss Laycee LeeAnn (my new niece) was born today at 12:02pm. She weighed in at 6 pounds and 5 ounces and she's 19 inches long! Laycee, Mom, and Dad are all doing great!!! Laycee is already a trooper.
Sorry about the quality of some of these images. Most shots were taken through the hospital nursery glass and then there was the hospital lighting I had to work with (didn't use a flash). I had my ISO cranked up pretty high so they're a little "grainy". I was also competing with Laycee's personal paparazzi - lots of aunts, uncles, cousins, Grandpas, and Grandmas! There was no way I could get Laycee to myself and take the newborn shots I wanted (not unless I wanted to get beat up by the Grandmas:). Oh well, I'll try again tomorrow!


One of Laycee's first adventures will be the Texas Children's Hospital on August 6, 2008. Here they will evaluate her cleft and start scheduling her appointments. I'm no doctor, but I know what I see. And I see a BEAUTIFUL and 100% HEALTHY baby girl and that's all that matters!!!! Today's technology is awesome and so no worries! And Texas Children's has some of the best doctors in the world.



If you want to see some amazing before and after images, check out this blog http://www.ssmehyl.blogspot.com/

Okay, now introducing MISS LAYCEE LEEANN...

Shelby's Sneak Peek

Shelby is such a sweetie and we had a GREAT time! She also had quite an interest in my camera, so I let her take a few shots of me!!! Here's a couple of quick ones I picked while proofing.

Thanks Shelby and Amy! See you next week:)