A pair of cousins!

Yep, it's not often that this brother & sister pair (aka my cousins) make in front of my camera! Their mom is wanting to order herself a Gina Alexander My Everything Tote featuring her kids in their team uniforms ... these are gonna be awesome!

Aren't these guys great looking!!!???!!

From my family to yours ...

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Baby Max made it to my studio!

This little guy was perfect for his big modeling debut ... he didn't pee, poop, fuss, cry ... nothing! I have gotten so lucky with these last few babies in my studio ... of course, now I've probably just jinxed myself!

Anywho, here are a few images from our studio session!

I've gone FRUITY!!!

Made ya look didn't I! Seriously though, this Friday I had the great fun to participate in a conceptual photo shoot. The talented vidoeographer, Brandon Santiago of Monkey Toes Productions wanted to produce a promo real for marketing and he had this idea to put together quite a team. After reserving the top lofts of Pat O'Brien he filled it with a make up team, a hair team, a group if clothing design students and me the photographer. The overall theme was fruit! The videographer wanted wild, funky, edge anything goes for this look! And the best part was that I could shoot them any way I wanted ... What fun! The wardrobe team sewed the clothes right on the spot, the makeup group had a case full of goodies and the hair team was working with all of the fruits. The models were so easy going and totally willing to let the teams do whatever they wanted to do :)

It was a long and exhausting day, but oh so worth it! Tell me what ya think!

Strawberry girl, aka Allison Martinez

Kiwi girl, Erin Peterson

Orange model, Lisa Puchot Pineapple girl, Courtney, Justcie

Blueberry model, Wida Suttisamnt

Berrys, Melissa Pagan

Told ya it was a fun shoot! :)

Anyone have a blond wig I can borrow ASAP?!?!?!

I need to borrow a blond wig for a photo shoot this Sunday ... I've been busy with sick family & friends and I just have not had time to get one ... if you live in San Antonio and have a wig, I'd be very grateful if I could borrow it ... just contact me asap if you have one! Thanks :)

No more hospitals please :(

OK, so within the last two weeks I have been going back and forth to the hospitals like crazy. One of my trips was to see a newborn ... clearly that was a great trip! Then there was my good friend that was hospitalized for several days ... thankfully she is home now and on the mend.

But now there is my parents .... BOTH of them that are requiring trips back and forth :(

They each have their own long-drawn-out reasons for the frequent visits, and unfortunately those visits promise be constant and regular through the New Year ... joy ... frankly, I'd be happy to not see the inside of another hospital again for a long time. Not to mention that for every day I'm the family driver, I get just that much further behind on my work ....

.... is it vacation time yet? :)

Two handsom boys in one day!

Yep! I got the joy of photographing two good looking boys on the same day. The first little angel was less than 24 hours old! He took his sweet time making his grand entrance, but it was oh so worth the wait! Meet baby Max :)

After that great hospital visit I had to rush over to the Botanical gardens to shoot another handsome little boy! This guy has been infront of my camera several times over the last few years, and as always, he's a dream child to work with! ... plus he's sooo easy on the eyes! We had a great Mother/Son session! Enjoy :)

In the words of Snoopy ...

TEE HEE!!!!

I was shown THIS site with great free blogging back grounds, I just HAD to change mine :)

For the longest time I have been wanting to modify my current oval logo to incorporate a bee especialy since I use the letter 'B' for my company name ... hopefully this will get me motivated!

Let me know if you love it ... or not ;)

Can you believe it?

Do you realize that we are exactly two Thursdays away from Thanksgiving Day? Sheesh, where the heck does the time go? Weren't we just celebrating Easter last month? LOL! ;)

I haven't even finished putting away the Halloween stuff yet and they are already playing Christmas music on the radio!

Don't believe me? If you live in San Antonio, turn your radio to 101.9 .....

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TOLD YA SO!!!! :)

Remember your Vets!

I know I will today!

My husband and I both come from a family with a long history of serving in the military and I can never go through Veterans Day without thinking of them! From my grandfather who was a prisoner of war for over 3 years to my husbands grandfather that served two tours in the war and thankfully they both make it home safe. Plus, to all of our family members that served in between, we love and remember you all!

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Look who's One!!!

I can't believe it's already been a year since this little guy was having his first ever photo shoot in my studio!!! Where the heck does the time go? ... and I'm sure that his mom, aka my niece, asks that question a lot too!

We took this little guy out to a local hot spot location, and as if in perfect que he was all over the place! It's been a while since I tried to photography a running toddler, and now I remember why I always get so tired .. and dirty! This little guy could mooooove! But with a little planning, some dirty spills and with the assistance of a great baby wrangler (ie, the grandmother!) I was able to snag a few great moments. Enjoy!

Isn't this face just the cutest!!!

And the winner is ....

The Lewis family! They generously donated a whopping 42 ... that's right 42 CANS! As promised, the family that donated the single most cans to my Food Bank canned drive will get a complimentary 10x13 wrapped canvas from me ... just for being so awesome!

I would also like to thank all of my other loyal customers that jumped at the chance to be a part of this great drive. Together we all raised 75 cans! Thanks a great number, but there's more to come! Some of my families could not take their family shoot in the month of October, but they did wonderfully commit to bring additional cans to their November sessions! You know who you are, and you know that I love that you are still wanting to contribute even if you can't qualify for the canvas! :) Once I get these last few donations I will be inviting the Lewis family to join me in delivering our cans to the food bank ... be sure to keep your eyes posted for photos from that!

Again, congrats to the Lewis family and thanks to all that participated. I promise to do this successful drive every year for as long as I have your continuing support!