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Frequency

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

Hello my bloggy friends. : )  I have a little news… about my blog.  If you follow me frequently, you’ve noticed that my posts haven’t been up at the same regularity as before. Well, that’s only going to get worse… sorry. : ( I’m suspending Tuesday posts for now & may no longer be able to update every week.  Don’t worry, I won’t abandon you completely, just a post a bit less often.

This is due to my recently acquiring an awesome job at Cattilac Style as a T-shirt Designer/Graphic Artist.  *Throws confetti in the Air*  I’m very excited about this opportunity!

Of course, I’m still open for business.  Especially senior pictures… Seniors of 2011, you are thinking about your Senior pictures early, right? : ) It’s best to get them done by December or January so you can get all the extras, announcements, etc. you want & not have any concern with getting your stuff on time.

Now, of course, an image for the day:

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Yes, I’m posting a little less, but I’m still around. Email me if you’re interested in a session & we’ll work out the details.

Happy Tuesday to all!

Bluebonnets: Final

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

Last bluebonnet post. : )

abilene texas winters bluebonnet flower nature landscape
Hope you haven’t missed me too much the last few days (okay, weeks) but things have been hectic.  Hopefully I can get back into the swing of blogging before too long.

Enjoy the last bluebonnet!

Bluebonnets 3

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

As some of you may have noticed, I missed last Friday’s post. This Friday maybe a repeat of that. My apologies in advance. Life is sure busy here. : )

Otherwise, we’re still in the bluebonnet theme for Tuesdays. Here’s a more detailed shot than the others I’ve shown here so far. If you look closely, you can even see some of the wildlife (aka bugs) that live around bluebonnets.

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I love bluebonnets. : ) I don’t think I could have a prettier state flower (well, unless I could have a daisy or sunflower… but I shouldn’t admit it, being a born and bred Texan).

Happy Tuesday! : )

Bluebonnets 2

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

Another shot of those bluebonnets in the cemetery.

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Juan & Rosie’s Wedding

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

Juan and Rosie are such a wonderful couple. You can tell how much they love each other by the little glances they steal when no one else is looking (or so it seems).  : ) I was honored to celebrate their wedding with them & help document the beautiful, personal event.

abilene wedding photographer merkel texas ceremony fair grounds reception portraits

abilene wedding photographer merkel texas ceremony fair grounds reception portraits

abilene wedding photographer merkel texas ceremony fair grounds reception portraits

abilene wedding photographer merkel texas ceremony fair grounds reception portraits

See? Love. : )

abilene wedding photographer merkel texas ceremony fair grounds reception portraits

abilene wedding photographer merkel texas ceremony fair grounds reception portraits

I love it when couples don’t smear the cake all over each other… It may not be as funny for the audience, but it’s so much sweeter & so I enjoy it more.
abilene wedding photographer merkel texas ceremony fair grounds reception portraits

Rosie’s grandfather delighted them with a wonderful mariachi band at the reception while the guests ate & visited before all the dancing began. ; )
abilene wedding photographer merkel texas ceremony fair grounds reception portraits

abilene wedding photographer merkel texas ceremony fair grounds reception portraits

I just love this image. You can see how very happy she is.
abilene wedding photographer merkel texas ceremony fair grounds reception portraits

Now for a few portraits. : )  Rosie had the prettiest dress.  And Juan, of course, was in his blues for the ceremony & most of the reception.
abilene wedding photographer merkel texas ceremony fair grounds reception portraits

abilene wedding photographer merkel texas ceremony fair grounds reception portraits

abilene wedding photographer merkel texas ceremony fair grounds reception portraits

And finally, my favorite close-up of the couple.  Awwww… : D
abilene wedding photographer merkel texas ceremony fair grounds reception portraits

Juan & Rosie, thanks for letting me (and my husband, aka, second-shooter) celebrate with you & document your love.

Cowgirl Boots

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

Installment 3 of shoe images. : )

These are the cute boots that Desiree wore for our session. Aren’t they fabulous?
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The image is pretty busy, but I think it’s balanced out by the pop of color of her boots. Plus I undoubtably love the grass & the shadows it made. : D

What do you think? Is the image busy or do you like it?

Desiree: Local Model

Friday, April 16th, 2010

My week has gotten away from me. It’s been pretty full over here & rainy.  …So I almost forgot to make a post for you, my blog readers. To make up for it, I’m sharing these beautiful, beautiful images of Desiree.  She’s a local model.  If you’d like to contact her for some images, click here.

Now enjoy:

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Texture. So, do you like textures on images or not? Sometimes I think it can be overused, but I liked it on this image. What do y’all think?
abilene texas hamby fireworks country bubbles model mayhem photographer

I love all of these images. But this is my favorite. When downloading my images, I knew immediately this would be my favorite… then I saw the other one a few down in the tall grass… and it’s my favorite, too. : D
abilene texas hamby fireworks country bubbles model mayhem photographer

abilene texas hamby fireworks country bubbles model mayhem photographer

abilene texas hamby fireworks country bubbles model mayhem photographer

Look at those lovely green eyes… I just love crisp, pretty eyes in photographs.  And hers are so reflective & hazel… wonderful!
abilene texas hamby fireworks country bubbles model mayhem photographer

The one above. That’s my other favorite favorite.. they’re both so different & yet so beautiful.
abilene texas hamby fireworks country bubbles model mayhem photographer

As you can see, we had a little more fun at the end… who doesn’t love bubbles? : )

Desiree, I had a wonderful time shooting with you!  Thanks for setting some time aside.  And the images are so beautiful, I know it was worth it. Hehe…

I hope everyone has a great weekend… I know I will! : D

Tuesday: 2 Shoes

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

Quick post today. Mostly just a visual snack. : )

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Have a wonderful Tuesday!  I’ve got some fantabulous & beautiful images for Friday!

Senior 2010: Brooke

Friday, April 9th, 2010

I mentioned the wonderful senior that’s a ballerina in my post on Tuesday.  And here she is!  : )  Don’t you just love her curls?

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I don’t think I told her this during the session, but it must be said: Brooke, I love that necklace… oh, and that you were so wonderful to work with… yeah, that was awesome!

: )

brooke senior 2010 portraits abilene texas downtown country hamby grass pointe shoes ballet peacock

brooke senior 2010 portraits abilene texas downtown country hamby grass pointe shoes ballet peacock

Um, lovely peacock hairpiece… Yes!  : )

brooke senior 2010 portraits abilene texas downtown country hamby grass pointe shoes ballet peacock

brooke senior 2010 portraits abilene texas downtown country hamby grass pointe shoes ballet peacock

Pointe shoes!

brooke senior 2010 portraits abilene texas downtown country hamby grass pointe shoes ballet peacock

I absolutely adore how expressive she was during our session. : )

brooke senior 2010 portraits abilene texas downtown country hamby grass pointe shoes ballet peacock

brooke senior 2010 portraits abilene texas downtown country hamby grass pointe shoes ballet peacock

brooke senior 2010 portraits abilene texas downtown country hamby grass pointe shoes ballet peacock

Beautiful… just beautiful.

brooke senior 2010 portraits abilene texas downtown country hamby grass pointe shoes ballet peacock

The sunset was gorgeous!  : )

brooke senior 2010 portraits abilene texas downtown country hamby grass pointe shoes ballet peacock

So, tall grass, ballet shoes, back-lighting, beautiful senior… can it get any better?  : D

PS The answer is “no”… “no, it can’t get any better”… ; D

Tuesday: Ballet

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

Ballet Pointe Shoes.

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I think every photographer has a few things that they’d just love to photograph.  One of mine has been fulfilled. : D  I love ballet shoes.  I never took ballet because I didn’t think I’d like it when I was little, but one of my best friends did.  So when Brooke (full post coming Friday) contacted me for her Senior Portraits & told me she wanted to bring her Pointe shoes, I was giddy with excitement.  Of course, we spent a lot more time photographing her with and without her shoes, but I stole a few minutes & a pair of shoes to do some shots.  And here’s my favorite.

For the next 3 weeks, I’ll share some shoe images, though I don’t guarantee they’ll be my best images.  There’s something about shoes (especially when on feet) that I seem to have trouble photographing, lol.  So, I’m going to force myself to get at least a little better.

X D

Have a lovely Tuesday.  Enjoy the warm Spring weather. ; )

Christa M. Holland
Abilene, Texas
& Surrounding Area


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