Here are some images of me enduring a little photography session…
Photography has always been a passion of mine. Growing up, my camera was never very far away. Back in the day, I learned how to develop film in the darkroom, but now my computer is my darkroom. As a mother, I know how important it is to capture your children at each stage. I wish I could bottle them up and hold them there forever, and with photography…I can. I never have to fully let go of the joy and wonder of childhood. My husband and I have 4 adorably entertaining children, and we’ve been in North Austin for nearly 8 years.
Early on, I tried the backdrop/studio setup and it just wasn’t my thing. It felt too stiff, too constricting. I love the versatility of outdoor or in-home portraits. Plus, I think the natural sunlight is the most beautiful light. You will very rarely see me using a flash. I love to meet new people and photograph their joy.
My family…
I completely understand the desire to have that perfect (smiling/looking at the camera) family portrait, but I also think it is important to capture the intimate moments as families interact with each other. It is in those moments, the side that most people don’t get to see of themselves, that we truly get a glimpse of our family as they really are. I make sure I do both. My goal is to tell a story with your portrait session. I have created my collections with this in mind.
Random tidbits about me (besides my love of all things photography):
- My middle name is Joy, I like to share it with others
- My wedding ring never comes off (its kinda stuck)
- slightly addicted to having our family portraits done
- I was born in Texas, but spent most of my childhood in New Orleans before moving back to TX for high school
- I was on the drill team for 3 years in high school and STILL love to dance around the house (I also clogged in college)
- I love to meet new people, and my hubby jokes that I get my 20 ?s in the first 5 minutes
- I was raised with 3 brothers whom I adore, and have a sister in heaven I can’t wait to meet someday
- I received my Bachelors Degree in Child Development at Brigham Young University
- I love gourmet cupcakes (with cream cheese frosting), chewy brownies, and chocolate covered cashews
- I married a California man and somehow convinced him to come to Texas to raise our family
- I rode a camel through the pyraminds in Egypt
- I like to sing loudly to the radio
- I LOVE LOVE when my kids come to cuddle with me, everything else disappears
- My hubby and I went to the Tour de France (he is an avid cyclist and lived there before we married)
- My girlfriends are my sisters, I can’t have too many (click here to view a session with 2 of my best-ies)
- I love to accesorize–headbands, bracelets, necklaces
- Fancy Nancy makes me smile (big), and my daughter loves to immitate her
- I love to listen to my children chat with their friends in a carpool
- My business is part time, my family is full time
Now you know a little about me, I’d love to hear a little about you. Go to the contact page and tell me about yourself, your family, your favorite candy bar (I may bring one to our shoot) and what you hope to accomplish with our portrait session.
