Just up the street from our Norman, Oklahoma Studio, i met up with this family. This adorable extended family was getting together– for second time ever since being reunited, and had to have a picture together. The wife who coordinated this was told by her niece she HAD to book me (i look forward to meeting you someday, Brandi!!) I was honored to do this for them, and had a...

Please don’t be surprised if you see a picture of me on People of Walmart. This week has been THAT good. It started with crazy sneezing Saturday. And when i sneeze, i shake the whole house. No joke.Then Sunday wiped me out with flu symptoms. I slept 7 hours during that day, which i NEVER do.I thought i’d kicked it by Tuesday, but now i have other silly symptoms that...

I was amazed to actually have COMMENTS on my last blog post!! At least it’s nice to not feel like i’m talking to myself… well i do that too sometimes. I have to say i LOVE to photograph. Creating images, the light, the expressions… it’s just magical. Check out this pretty lady. I just love the way the downtown Dallas towers behind her are so soft and ethereal. What’s your favorite...

I have to say, i thought i was going to be sunk this week with stress and deadlines and anxiety. With so much to juggle, i didn’t know how i was going to do it. But as I’ve put God first, and helping other people, it has been an incredible week. I start the day with Simple Abundance and scriptures, and writing in my journal. I’ve been able to be...

What am I most grateful for life this week? Fun Hobbies…. CROCHET ROCKS!!! 🙂 🙂 Delicious Cookies that I pretend are healthy… Adorable husband who listens when i tell him i want love letters. Currently those take the form of random notes and statistical humor. But hey, it’s a nerd’s truest form of showing love, right? Here’s one of his cute emails he sent, to tell me i was on...

It’s magical for me to see my clients see their images for the first time.  There is something within me that is completed by creating images for people that are beautiful and timeless and comfortable and casual. I see people in a way not everyone sees themselves or others, and it’s truly an honor to make that vision for all to see. There’s a light about people, and i love...

My good friend Benita Cloward and I have hung out a lot lately (translation: i get to be a passenger in her car for some major photography fun & late night movies), and I love her infectious laugh and strong personality. I offered to get some behind-the-scenes images for her 101 workshop last weekend, and it was great to FINALLY see her gorgeous new home and property. Jewelry: Sage Premium...

Whew! After months and months, it’s finally paying off. I have started my first Online Photo Class today!! Students will watch videos each week, with homework assignments, and post homework to get feedback, and able to ask questions. After having taught in person for years, this has been an entirely different experience. But I’m thoroughly enjoying it so far, and enjoying my students.  With going online, i’m able to reach...

Hey! It’s been a while since I’ve posted a student critique on the blog. We all are just busy learning and shooting. I must have a sweet tooth today, because these cupcakes look delicious! First of all, Jana’s exposure looks great. I can tell she knows how to get something sharp. But in this first photo, the bottom right cupcake which is MOST in focus is cut off, which makes...

This adorable family used to live here in Oklahoma! When Kendall was pregnant with her first, she was superwoman, doing so many things and so talented. I got to photograph her first baby: A boy!! Now they live farrrr away near Boston. My luck they were here visiting for Chrsitmas and we got to play for a session on Tuesday. Great people, so glad to see you guys!...