laura lee | austin senior photography

Laura Lee is one of those rare, wonderful people who is absolutely original and true to herself. She is passionate, creative and wonderfully different. I mean how many seniors do you know who record their own music and manage their own bee hives? That's what I thought. With talents and interests that shine so brightly, the thing I love most about Laura Lee is that ultimately what shines brightest is her heart for her family and her friends. I'm blessed to know this joyful, caring, wonderful original.

Laura Lee got a Where the Wild Things Are costume for Halloween and you better believe we went to the woods and took pictures with it! Love her!

the henegars | austin family photographers

The morning we spent with the Henegars was a living testimony that being a grandparent is the greatest job on the planet. These boys adored their grandparents; in the midst of laughing, running, tickling, running, dancing, running, jumping, spinning and running they were always making their way over to give their Lulu a hug or see what fun things their grandpa had come up with to amuse them.

It's plain to see why they are so adored. They take such delight in each and every member of their family and are ever eager to join in on the fun. This family is so full of love.

And boys. And running. :)

mitzenmacher family | austin family photography

You can't help but love the Mitzenmachers from the moment you meet them. They exude this very easy-going sense of joy that makes you feel like you've known them for years. We couldn't get over their precious daughter Stella, who spent the afternoon shifting back and forth from adorable to hilarious and back again. Being a mom, I wanted to know the secret to having such a happy kiddo. They humbly told me it's just how Stella had always been, but as we spent our afternoon by the lake, it was easy to see that, really, she was just a splitting image of her loving, happy parents. I guess that's the secret after all....

You guys are wonderful, we're so excited for your sweet girl to turn one!

I could dedicate an entire blog post to Stella's sweet faces but I'll just go with three: funny, serious and adorable. 

 

Sheridan | Houston Bridal Portraits

Donna Lewis, "I Love You, Always Forever" comes to mind when I see these photos. "You've got, the most unbelievable blue eyes I've ever seen ..."

Sheridan was a knock out bride last weekend. Watching the way her groom melted upon first site of her coming down the aisle was a spectacular wordless picture of the real kind of true love.

The day I spent with Sheridan taking bridal portraits felt like a day I'd remember always with a forever friend. This stunning bride - warm, inviting, and comfortable - is so much fun to be around. I know now, after getting to know friends at her wedding that this is true of Sheridan. She loves her people well and naturally makes people feel so comfortable. 

Their wedding day was wonderful, and I am so thankful to have been a part of it. I can't wait to show you photos from the day so soon!

Wes and Sheridan, I really am so thankful to call you both good friends. Hope France is FABULOUS! I really can't wait to hear all about it.

 

 

 

danielle | austin senior photography

Danielle is one of those people who is loud with her life. I don't mean audibly loud, though that can certainly be true at times. I mean that she lives life with a passion that screams from within her. Whether through writing or singing or casual conversations, you can't know Danielle without also knowing what she loves. She is honest and caring and full of joy and when someone is loud in those ways, people want to listen.

Danielle also so happens to one of the girls in my small group at church, and that makes me feel blessed. :)

We got the most gorgeous light at the end of the day!

Danielle, you are wonderful! Thanks so much for spending the afternoon with us!