thankful for my iphone

Obviously, I love my Canon but since becoming a mom I've realized just how valuable the simple little camera on my iPhone has become. I always have my phone so I never miss out on fun moments with Hadley. Beyond that, she loves getting her picture taken with the iPhone because I can turn the view around and she can watch herself. She's pretty vain like that. The smiles she has while staring at herself are some of my favorites. Of course, I break out my Canon at least once a month for pictures and during any big first in her life, but for the in between times, I'm all iPhone.

Wishing you a weekend of wonderful in betweens...

the hamiltons | austin family photography

I just adore this sweet family. I think I could rewrite that sentence five more times and not have said it enough. I love watching the satisfaction that sweeps across their faces when they make each other smile, as if it is one of their proudest achievements. With that attitude, it is no wonder they have raised such a precious, happy little girl.

You guys are such a beautiful family! We always love spending an afternoon with you.

 

Seeing her hold onto her daddy's finger just turned me to mush. Too precious. 

 

Charmaine and Kevin | Lafayette Engagement Photographer

I'm not sure I could put it into words, but there's just something different about Cajuns...and I love it! 

I spent some time in Louisiana with one of my very best friends and her family recently. The weekend was full..so much great activity! One of my favorite parts of my visit was spending time with her little brother and his fiance.

Kevin and Charmaine will be married in June and I have loved sitting on the sidelines of their relationship as it's unfolded. Knowing Kevin's family so well, it has been incredible to see the providence of God in such an amazing fit. It takes a really special person to jump in so well with this fun-loving, always excited, loud, adventurous family.

In our time together that Sunday afternoon it was clear that Charmaine knows she's lucky to become a Borne. She loves Kevin for all his silliness and the sweet things that make him him. And Kevin...that boy lights up when he looks at his bride. He knows that she fits perfectly at his side and he can't wait to spend every day of the rest of his life with her.

I love this family so much and feel overwhelmed to call them my people. I hope you enjoy this glimpse at what their forever holds.

 

 

 

We duplicated a shot I took of Kevin's sister and brother-in-law in these. See? CRAZY!

 

 

 

 

 

 

the rocks | austin family photography

I wanted to share a few pics from before Christmas, of some of my dear friends. I just adore these three. They are such a perfect picture of a happy family who are committed to love each other well. They make me feel blessed, constantly. 

Love yall.

baby anneke | Austin Newborn Photographer

It's amazing to me how intuitive newborns are. It's like the nine months of their development they're somehow already learning about what goes on outside their womb home.

When Julie and I arrived to photograph nine day old Anneke she knew we were in her home. She did everything she could to stay awake and figure out these two crazy girls with cameras. And we weren't complaining. Capturing her gentle expressions unfold as she reacted to her two super fun, super huge great danes who were equally hospitable and desperate to be in the mix was such a treat.

With parents as fun as Glen and Andrea, Anneke has an exciting life in front of her. Their lives have taken them all over the globe...and this could be their greatest adventure yet. Watching these two love on their little one...it was as if every day before now had prepared them for her...this little girl that makes them family. No matter where they'd been before their lives will never be the same.

I feel so lucky to have spent a little time in their home with their dear daughter.

Being a holiday baby has a few perks...adorable outfits for one!

bonus

What is it about the word bonus that just sets my heart aflutter? I love getting something extra. So I guess it makes sense that giving something extra is just as fun and that is why for all sessions booked in the next four weeks, we're doubling the print credit offered--which means $200 of prints from our professional printer! If you've been dreaming of large prints or canvases, this deal is for you. Hope it sets your heart aflutter.

Since posts are always better with pictures, here is my sweet Hadley after enjoying her first taste of squash. Happy day!

reichle family | Austin Family Photographer

This time of year makes me sentimental! Something about celebrating the new year makes everything feel super nostalgic, right?

As I reflect on the last year, all that I've learned and all that the coming year brings, I feel particularly emotional about things that have marked this last year of life. Conversations stand out to me...moments when I was challenged to be a better me. I'm amazed by how quickly life passes.

Following this beautiful family throughout the last two years has been one of Everest Road's greater blessings. If you've followed us for very long you might recognize this precious little face. We were so fortunate to follow sweet Addison through her first year of life, and I can not believe how quickly she's become the gorgeous little girl that she is today!

As we end 2011, I think it's appropriate we feature this sweet family. Loyal to the core, the Reichles are committed to the things that they love...and they LOVE EACH OTHER! Every time I spend time with them, I want to jump in on their family hugs. The way they embrace one another, giggle and run in for another tight squeeze is just a tiny example of their love for each other.

With all that 2012 holds for these guys, I hope you're fortunate enough to have one of those lasting conversations with them. I know we're blessed with each one that we get!!

Happy New Year, world wide web!! Enjoy - The Reichles...