Smiling is not necessary

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Kids are funny. When they see a camera they automatically go into cheesy smiling mode! As a photographer I like capturing people in all forms but sometimes find it difficult with kids. My particular kid cannot....I REPEAT....cannot sit still!! This poses another challenge! Yes, I'm guilty of bribing her with candy just as any good parent with a camera does. :) And you know what? It works!! 9 times out of 10 she will sit still for a good 3 minutes and take direction.... and this is enough for me to get what I need. And on this particular day my baby delivered!

Superstar!

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HAPPY SATURDAY! Hope yours is just as eventful as mine! :)

A daughter is...

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A daughter is the happy memories of the past, the joyful moments of the present, and the hope and promise of the future. ~Author Unknown

Raeleigh Jo: Houston, TX Child & Baby Photographer

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Under the circumstances I think I got some great shots of baby Raeleigh Jo! Rainy weather, no enough light, and a sad baby were ever present, but I think mommy and grandma are going to be surprised! Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and a happy New Year! Enjoy!

Merry Christmas...again!

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The holidays are certainly different when you have a child! I'm grateful that I get to spend my fourth Christmas with this girl....she is my reason for the season! How could I ask for anything more?

Merry Christmas!

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I'm usually on top of things, especially when it comes to taking pics of my daughter. As she gets older though she's expressing her opinion much, much more, so it's harder to get her out the door! For example, she ALWAYS has an opinion about what she wears. This dress she says is "tooooo redddd." (I know, you're saying, "but it's in black and white...well...color pics are coming soon). She does not want anything in her hair nor does she want it pulled up, or back, or any other way for that matter! In the end I won the fight for the dress and she won for the hair. It's times like these that I will remember. I have to give in at times...I want her to know that her opinion matters and it's important for her to know that it's ok for her to HAVE an opinion. However, when it comes to posing for the camera, she knows that MY opinion is the only one that counts :) She's a good girl.

JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes: Houston, TX Event Photographer

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I was so excited to shoot the JDRF walk to cure diabetes for the second time! Last year was so much fun and I'm so grateful I got asked again! This is a huge event to raise money for juvenile diabetes. Although I'm not sure about the numbers for this year, I know it is well over 1 million dollars!

Lauren & Shawn: Clear Lake, TX Wedding Photographer

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The best part of being a photographer, besides being able to make your own schedule, is meeting such great people! Yes, they are my clients, but when the jobs done I consider them friends. I loved meeting and working with Lauren & Shawn. Their laid-back wedding was fun, filled with emotion and overall just a sweet and simple occasion. I loved being a part of it. Congrats to Lauren & Shawn and I wish them a lifetime of happiness!

A HUGE thank you to Bethany from BQ images for second-shooting with me and for keeping me calm! Thanks Bethany...I hope we can work together again!