Okay, I admit it: I’m moving a little slowly on the Noah pictures.  I’ve had some other projects I’ve been working on (sorry, not photography related).  But I wanted to get up at least a preview of my sweet littl(est) nephew.

Isn’t he wonderful?  And he’s got so much hair!  Yes, I know, I mention that often, but I just love all his hair!  I was a bald little girl until about 2.  Isn’t that sad for me?  But it seems Noah is definitely not going to have that problem!

My mom and 2 of her friends have dubbed themselves the “3 Amigas” (with just a little help from my husband).  All three are school teachers & so they did a mini-shoot together the week before school “officially” started (aka the week when they are doing workshops & work days).

They met when I was in Kindergarten (so long ago!).  My Kindergarten teacher is the one on the left in the image below, my mom is on the right, and in the middle is the mother of one of my kindergarten friends (who went to another school about 3 years later).  Anyway, they’ve stayed in contact (and a little bit out of contact) over the years.  So here they are, the 3 Amigas!

As you can see, they had a great time… and I got some wonderful laughs for myself too… oh, yeah, and some cute pictures!  : )

Gallery is up!  Details at the bottom of the post!

My first Bridals ever & boy were they fun! : ) A pretty dress, a pretty bride & a bird cage veil & feathers, really, what else could I ask for?

Of course, the day was ridiculously hot since it’s summer & we shot in the afternoon, but Marla was a trooper, even when I made her sit in the middle of a field with no shade! But we got some great images, so hopefully it’ll all balance out in her memory.

Also, I’m so very pleased to announce that Tim & Marla’s gallery is up for print viewing & ordering! Her bridals, a few shots from the rehearsal & the entire wedding & reception are online.

To check it out, go to (edited)www.greenshoesphoto.com & click on the Client Gallery photo (it’s Tim & Marla, so you shouldn’t miss it!), then follow the instructions (i.e. type in the groom’s last name) & there’s all their pictures! Do drop me an email/facebook message if you have any trouble, since we should have worked out all the kinks, but this will be its first run with a group of people!

I’ve finished the Loveland Wedding editing & the gallery of all of their images will go live within the next week (at least as I understand it) & I’ll write up a post when it goes live, so you’ll know! : )

Now, since I’ve already made you wait for a while, I’ll stop with the talk & give you some images. There are quite a few so I hope you’re ready!

I love make-up shots.  The bride always looks so pretty & relaxed.

Marla (and I) made Tim “practice” lifting her veil… just in case, you know.

Family shots.  The ring-bearer didn’t want to sit still & tired himself out by the time of the wedding, but with his family’s help I got a few shots. : )

The groom’s family plus the sweet little flower girl.

I love detail shots & the food all looked so yummy.

First Dance!

Details, details, details.  : )

The sending off at the end of the night.

Shooting their wedding was so much fun & I’m glad they asked me to do it!

Since I love you all & many of you are still waiting for Tim & Marla’s wedding, I’m giving you a little preview of her Bridal Session. Not exactly the wedding, I know, but hopefully I’ll have a full fledged blog (actually, 2 blogs, 1 for bridals & 1 for wedding) post soon. As in next week. I see the light at the end of the image tunnel! Which means all of you will be seeing images soon too! I know you’re excited.

Now, for that gorgeous photo!

I love black & white. : )

I absolutely love her birdcage veil! And the hairpiece… I think feathers are gorgeous! Of course, I also love a more traditional veil, too: they’re so sheer & lacy… maybe I should just face the fact that I love veils… and hats… and feathers, yeah, I had to throw that in again. So definitely don’t feel shy bringing such wonderful items to wear so I can photograph them & enjoy how beautiful they (and you) are!

Beside the wedding posts, I also have a special post planned for seniors soon. So if you’re in Abilene or Lubbock & are going to be, or know someone who will be, a Senior, keep checking back because I’m posting special just for you!

It’s Kristin take 2! : )

It’s time for round 2 of the fabulous Kristin!  I was serious about getting so many gorgeous shots!

In other news, I have a bridal session with the wonderful Marla (which I am so excited about!  Finally, I get to use my 50 f/1.4 lens – if you don’t know what that means, just think lovely portraits -, which I’ve had for about a month, just waiting for a chance to play!) & then Marla & Tim’s wedding the following Saturday (my first wedding to do on my own!).  They’re adorable & I’m so excited!

Also, I’ll have a post of another couple, who has waited patiently for me to get their photos up.  (I love you Ashley & Jordan!)…

Until next time!

I have so many beautiful photos of the wonderful Kristin that I just can’t make them into only 1 post, so she’ll have 2. : ) Plus she’s waited for months on me to get these processed (but she’s a wonderful friend & hasn’t complained even once!)

So, with no further ado, here they are!

I have been experimenting with textures (all the extra grunge in the first two).  Tell me if you like it!   I do, but I don’t want to over-do it, either, so let me know what you think!

As promised, here are my favorites from Zeke’s session. Doesn’t he look great in Black & White? : )

Hopefully later this week, I’ll have some posts up from my exhibit for those of you that couldn’t make it. ; )

Well, I decided that it was time to put up something new even though my exhibit is still up (that’s right, I don’t want anyone to forget).

I actually have two senior sessions that I’ve finished editing within the last week, so you’ll get my favorites from Rachel’s session today and you’ll just have to wait for Zeke’s to go up later. : )

I don’t have very many black & whites to post, but I’ll make up for it with Zeke’s blog. I do love black & white. And I don’t think it’s something that I’ll get over anytime soon (as if it needs to be gotten over! Pfft!)

Okay, now for Rachel’s photos (since they’ve finished uploading!).

Aren’t her cowboy boots the cutest? I love the teal!!! : )

We actually just found “Yay!” & “2009″ written on the wall here.
Talk about convenient!

I had a lot of fun photographing Rachel for her Senior Photos. She & her mother suggested so many ideas & were so flexible! Her two sisters came too & I hope they weren’t too bored watching us. : ) I’m so glad they booked her session with me. I had a great time!

These were taken just outside of Lubbock where there are two old trains sitting near the highway. There’s a huge incline to get near the trains, but luckily my poor car survived! I’m so glad Rachel & her mother were in a truck! : )

This is the wall of a business that is painted like animal print. Rachel noticed it on the way to the trains & asked if we could stop there on the way back into Lubbock. Of course, I agreed, and I’m glad I did. Though I’m not always excited about animal print, I’m so glad Rachel suggested it because the print photos are beautiful!