heather + michael • engagement • lubbock, tx

These images are some of the favorites I've shot in a while! Heather and Murry are some of my close friends and so I had the advantage of knowing their personalities and style more extensively. (Side note: I LOVE to hear about what you like! It really gives me direction...on the other hand, I LOVE to have complete freedom, so if you don't know what you like, that's ok too!) 

These two are getting married in July and I must say that they totally rocked this session! I had them meet me at 9:00 a.m., and looking warm and in love on a November morning isn't the easiest task. 

I'm so blessed to get to know you guys and to photograph you!

Get it? H&M?

This typewriter was one of the first things Heather got for the wedding (thank you Becky Dietz!). It was the perfect color. Guests will use it to sign in!

a road less traveled • fame games music review

Just thought I'd share this soundbyte from Meer Music- the producer of Fame Games. (It is run by Simon Cowell's brother, Tony Cowell.) Apparently, they have won the past couple of weeks for top song! If you've got a minute, take a listen to their reviews!

You'll have to click on the image below and then click "Listen" to hear the show. They come on after a couple of minutes.

You can also VOTE HERE for their songs! It's really quick and easy!

a change of art

I just got back from Photo Biz Boot Camp in Austin! It was an intense few days, but I've never been to a workshop more worth my time and money. Liana is so wonderful! She took the time to listen to each one of our situations, push us as business owners, and reassure our dreams. I so enjoyed my time with the other photographers there- Hannah Foley, Eileen Broderick, Natasja Vega, and Alina Prax. 

We took a break from number-crunching yesterday to do a few headshots of each other. Here are some of mine.

Natasja.

Eileen.

Alina.

This is what it looks like to have great cheekbones. :)

Love the colors here...and of course Natasja.

Yes, her eyes are really this color. I did not touch them!

We forced Liana to let us photograph her! Ha! 

My fave.

Hannah had to fly out early yesterday so she didn't make the group pic- but I'm SO glad she came with me! Love you Hannah! You're brilliant!

Over the course of the workshop I realized that I need to refine my blogging a bit. I want to spend more time focusing on the things that truly interest me and my blog readers, instead of pushing out bulk-loads of information, hoping to find someone that is interested! So you may notice a few changes here and there...ultimately I want to create a place where you blog-readers can find all sorts of great, inspiring stuff, and share it yourselves!

the reason i coupon

A while back, I stumbled upon a podcast by Kelly, and was convinced that this was something I had to try. I know many of you may not be interested in my grocery deals, but it's not only shown me how to better use my resources, but to be a better giver. Here's Kelly's story:

the popchoke family • lubbock, tx

I have been loving this beautiful weather lately...which I'm sad may be coming to an end this week. The Popchokes got in on some of it during our session last week and I had the best time with them. I photographed Lauren and Emily's senior portraits, and I finally got to meet the whole gang! 

I feel like a professional spectator sometimes. I spend much of my time just watching people interact, and I really enjoy getting to see how different families operate...let me tell you, these guys are FUN!

Apparently someone knew we would be at this wall...they left us a diagram. :)

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