which images catch your eye?

It's time for me to get new business cards, and I'd like your input!

Each of my new cards will feature a different image on the back, so I've created a Flickr Set with some of my favorite images from the past year.

I need you to take a look and let me know which images are your favorite! Leave a comment on the images you like to vote for them. I'll be sending the TOP 25 images to print.

Go take a look! You might just be on my next business card!

swampin'

Just a little post before we head out tomorrow- but I thought I'd show you guys what we've been up to...

Today we took a swamp tour with Cajun Pride tours- and it was so much fun! The whole thing lasted a few hours- and we didn't expect to get such an up-close experience. It rained during the middle of the tour, but it was actually nice- cooled us off a bit!

Here's the swamp:

We got to hold a baby alligator! I think I was about to freak right here...(just fyi, these images are from my point and shoot- no fancy stuff here!)

Shawn feeding about 5 of the 15 alligators surrounding our boat:

A couple of short videos, if you're curious- I apologize in advance for the shaky camera business:







Hopefully tomorrow I'll post some of the other images from the trip. We really had a great time and have quite a few stories to bring back with us! Thank you, my wonderful clients, for being so patient while we've been gone. I'm now rejuvenated and am really excited to get back to work!

we needed a little spontaneity...

...and a little break, so Shawn and I are headed to New Orleans! So, if you find that I am not responding as quickly as usual to your calls and emails, this is why. I'll be back, hard at work, on Monday, July 28.

jared + jenifer's wedding

Jared + Jenifer were married this last weekend here in Lubbock. These two have a great love story. They began dating when Jared had just come to college at Texas Tech and Jenifer was still in high school. Once Jared moved to pursue his career, they broke up because of the distance. After a while, they found each other again and decided to make it permanent! The love these two have for each other is evident in the way they speak, talk, and touch. This was such a fun wedding to shoot because I knew many of the people involved and their families are so much fun!

Now for a few (haha) pictures- Jenifer was a gorgeous bride in so many ways.



The recessed lighting in the sanctuary resembled stars on camera.


The reception was held at a relative's home, and it looked so beautiful!




Time for a little champagne!

It was so good to see these girls.

This is the first time I've ever seen the groom bustle the bride's dress, and I thought it was so sweet.


A few moments alone...







Little did they know that "Thriller" had come on downstairs!

Towards the end of the reception Jared made a point to recognize some very important people in his life and admonish them publicly. It was very touching and so special.

The exit!
Congratulations you guys!

business card design

My cousin Landon called me this weekend to say he needed some new business cards- quick. So I collaborated with Chris to create this design. We wanted something urban, upscale, and a little edgy. Pretty cool!


By the way, if you live in Amarillo, I would highly recommend Landon! He has a natural knack for what he does.

callye

Meet Miss Callye! Callye is the daughter of my long time friends Casye and Gabriel, and it was so much fun just to get to hang out and see how their lives have changed because of this precious little one.

Gotta love the tiny baby hands as feet.


Callye had quite a few faces for us during the shoot, but this one just may be the most unique...so cute!

And now for a few family shots...


Wow, this girl has some very intense eyes! Gorgeous!


Towards the end of the shoot I caught her in her car seat giving us so many different expressions!
Casye and Gabriel- thanks so much for having me document something so special! I can't wait to see her grow!

an update + a bride

Wow- it's time for an update! Shawn and I have moved into our new house and have spent a lot of time unpacking (with a lot of help from family and friends). I'll have to make a post with some pictures soon.

I spent about two weeks without internet and made regular trips to the closest coffee shop just to upload new galleries and answer emails. Guess I never realized how attached I was! I set up a n entire wireless network in our house and it is more streamlined than ever- so nice. I know, I am a nerd.

I've been shooting a lot, but I can't post many of the images, because they are all brides! Here's one that I can post- this is Ashley from my previous entry. We had the best time at her bridal photoshoot. I couldn't wait to take her to this new spot- can you believe this is in Lubbock?





Here's the image she chose for her Canvas Gallery Wrap. It was displayed at the reception and looked so great! Excellent choice!

Of course, it was windy that day, but we took advantage of it! I love the radiance in her face.