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Nov 14 2011

Mileena: 16 Yrs Old

Posted in Teens 9 comments

My niece has turned sixteen. It is simple to say but so hard to comprehend. How did she get to be a young woman so fast? It seemed like just yesterday that I saw her for the first time under a heat lamp, in a box, as a premature infant in the hospital. She was so stinking tiny and fragile.

Now she is old enough to drive.

She is looking for a job.

She is growing up.

I still think of her as being that fragile newborn.

Mileena, you have big things ahead of you and I am proud of the woman you are becoming. You exuded beauty both inside and out when we did your birthday portrait session this year. You will shine in your sixteenth year!

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Jen - November 20, 2011 - 1:09 pm

Wow! Gorgeous pictures! Beautiful girl and beautiful light! I just love that sky!

Hope - November 22, 2011 - 3:28 am

What a gorgeous girl! Luv the color and clarity

Angela - November 22, 2011 - 4:12 am

Oh, what a beautiful girl, and gorgeous location! She will love them, I’m sure!!

Mary Schannen - November 22, 2011 - 2:24 pm

Oh these are gorgeous! They grow up so fast! Processing is so pretty here also!

celestejones - November 22, 2011 - 10:20 pm

She’s so pretty, you really have some lovely images of her:)

Chay Hastings - November 23, 2011 - 7:15 pm

These turned out fantastic! Love them!! Especially the smile/sky picture. Beautiful girl!

Krista Lund - November 25, 2011 - 4:32 am

wow! these are gorgeous!

Val Spring - November 26, 2011 - 7:22 am

She is indeed so beautiful! Gorgeous images!!!

Cara - November 27, 2011 - 3:11 am

These are beautiful! You niece is so pretty, and you caught a lovely sunset.

Oct 04 2011

Baby Brantley: 1 Week Old

Posted in Newborns 15 comments

Life has been in full swing and my photography has kind of taken a back seat these days. I was ready to get back in the photography saddle when this little guy’s momma contacted me about a newborn shoot. What a sweet baby boy! I enjoyed holding him as much as I did taking his picture. He entered this world with siblings the same age as my own and I couldn’t help but think, “wow, what would it be like to be having a third right now?”. Mine have grown so much that I hardly remember them at this stage. Brantley’s momma was thrilled with the pictures I took of her little man and it reminded me of why I love to do photography. I have such an appreciation for memories that you can’t get back again. I hope this pictures will always remind his mother of what a sweet little boy he was right from the beginning!

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Callie - October 4, 2011 - 3:14 am

awww…what a sweet little guy and very cute shots!

corinn - October 4, 2011 - 2:18 pm

You did an amazing job with these… I love your processing and the light is amazing. Great job!

Val Spring - October 4, 2011 - 4:31 pm

Awwww, such a sweet little baby! Great work!!!

Nicki - October 4, 2011 - 4:50 pm

What sweet images, nice job!

Jenna - October 4, 2011 - 7:00 pm

Wow! You did a great job with this session. Love the one in the middle on the white blanket with his hands near his face. such a precious shot!

Carrie Terrones (Las Vegas Photographer) - October 5, 2011 - 3:24 pm

Such sweet images of a beautiful baby!

sarah costa - October 5, 2011 - 8:20 pm

so pretty! I love the color and lighting just gorgeous skin tones. I think my favorite is the second to the last image.

leah - October 6, 2011 - 1:34 pm

What a beautiful baby and I love his name =) Fabulous job!

Jennifer - October 6, 2011 - 2:13 pm

Oh my gosh…I love them all. Great job!!

dana - October 7, 2011 - 1:45 am

These are simply beautiful. I am wowed!

Stephanie Moore {Tucson AZ Photographer} - October 7, 2011 - 2:38 am

Oh goodness what a total doll. you did a fabulous job capturing his newness!

Nancy - October 7, 2011 - 1:30 pm

What a sweet little newborn…these images are great!!!

Krista Lund - October 9, 2011 - 3:07 pm

love the 3rd and 4th ones. well done

nikki barger - October 23, 2011 - 1:13 am

My precious baby boy!!! You took amazing pictures!! I love them!!! Ill be getting more pictures done soon!!!.

April Nienhuis - November 15, 2011 - 8:13 pm

Such sweet images! I especially love the third one!

Jun 30 2011

Gavin: 7 Years Old

Posted in Children 24 comments

Another year has flown by and my oldest son has turned 7 years old. 7 YEARS OLD!!!! I can’t believe I have a 7 year child. That makes ME feel old!!

You can see his 6 year old photo shoot here. I love looking back at past years pictures and seeing the differences. How the baby fat seems to fall off in a year and especially this year how he has lost so many teeth. What a transformation into a hyper, fun loving, moody, and active little boy! I think I did a good job this year at capturing all of those characteristics.

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Jennifer - June 30, 2011 - 12:24 pm

He is soooo handsome!!! I love every.single.pic! The toothless smile is adorable and I love the jumping pics….great job!!

jules - June 30, 2011 - 4:08 pm

these are wonderful! wishing gavin a very happy 7th birthday! brooks would be so jealous to see that galvin has lost both his front teeth. you caught so many priceless treasures in this session! enjoy celebrating!

Amber - June 30, 2011 - 4:34 pm

This seriously just brought tears to my eyes! Wow I can’t believe how big he’s gotten;( Time moves too quickly! You have a very handsome little dude on your hands. (Trent is too of course!)

Mrs. - July 11, 2011 - 3:29 am

I love every single one of these. Beautiful colors and what a cutie.

robin - July 12, 2011 - 1:35 am

What a handsome little guy, I love how you captured his personality. Beautiful color and great location!

Melissa - July 12, 2011 - 2:28 am

Oh look at him!! Snaggle tooth and all! These are just fantastic and I love them all, but #4 is my most favorite.

Crystal - July 12, 2011 - 12:39 pm

Absolutely beautiful! He is so handsome. I love #4 but love the personality in the jumping ones as well. Great job!

Tanzyn Ambrose - July 12, 2011 - 5:07 pm

what a handsome little boy, your work is just awesome!!:)

Monica Wilkinson - July 12, 2011 - 6:03 pm

These are STUNNING shots…each and every one of them!! Great job!!

Katie W - July 12, 2011 - 10:49 pm

These are so fun and colorful and what a beautiful location!

Miranda - July 13, 2011 - 4:45 am

These are wonderful – the processing is so clear and clean. And what a handsome young man!

Lacey - July 13, 2011 - 4:46 am

I love that you do these sessions! And that you let your son have so much fun with it. Wonderful captures!

Noa - July 13, 2011 - 5:34 pm

Love these photos!!! Your boy is so full of life….. Beautiful!

Toya - July 13, 2011 - 8:25 pm

He is sooooooo cute. I love the hat! You need a 20X30 canvas of the close up in the hat.

Emily - July 14, 2011 - 1:25 am

these are great. I love the colors and all the personality you captured!

Melissa Shelby - July 14, 2011 - 2:23 am

Such a handsome fellow and such a beautiful setting!

Holly C - July 14, 2011 - 10:04 pm

SO cute! I loooooove your processing, these are truly gorgeous!

Jenne Dunham - July 15, 2011 - 6:35 pm

What a handsome kid! You did a great job here. These are truly fantastic images!

Sweet LIfe Family Photography | Austin Newborn Photographer - July 22, 2011 - 8:52 pm

What a handsome guy and fun session! Love the color!

Kristin Cook - July 26, 2011 - 5:08 am

These are amazing! love the one of him sitting on the deck

Gina Oh | Gina Maxine Photography - August 7, 2011 - 8:07 pm

what a handsome little guy!! great job!!

Michelle Kane - August 10, 2011 - 1:27 am

Christina, these are so fantastic. You have quite the animated action man here and I love the clarity, movement and editing. These just rock!

April Nienhuis - September 11, 2011 - 2:10 pm

Such great photos! I love the fun and excitement that you captured.

Ana Luisa Sol - September 14, 2011 - 4:51 pm

what a beautiful an fun session! I love the colors and pp!

Jun 05 2011

Emily: 1 Year Old

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Its been quite a long time since my kids were the age of adorable Miss Emily. I photographed this cutie recently for her 1 year birthday and you can guess the location…Harmony’s flower fields! It was actually a perfect setting being that her mommy is planning a garden party for her 1st birthday party. I forgot how on the go these little ones are and she gave me a workout! It was a fun evening of playing “chase the baby” and ”keep the flowers out of Emily’s mouth”! We ended up with several great shots and these are my faves…

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Shelby - June 8, 2011 - 1:14 am

I ADORE these!!!

Hillary - June 14, 2011 - 3:57 pm

Love! 5th one down is my fav…what a sweetheart!

Brigita T Alvarado Photography - June 17, 2011 - 12:49 am

so cuteeee

May 16 2011

Flower Child

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I am taking full advantage of these beautiful flower fields not far from my home. My fifteen year old niece was more than willing to be my next subject for the beautiful backdrop these fields provide. As I looked through the pictures, I notice in them how much of a woman she is becoming yet how much of a little girl she still is. Aaaah…what a confusing age! It was such a joy to be able to capture this moment in her life as she is growing, like a beautiful flower!