Welcome to my new blog home! I am so excited about my new little creation parked in my very own space on the big WWW. Back in August 2006 I created a blog on blogger. I created it knowing I was the only one reading it. Today, I have over 10,000 readers a month checking in. I have shared sessions, personal stories, laughter, and tears. Thanks for coming along this very interesting journey. Each one of you have become part of this story. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Life Unposed was a thought I had the summer of 2007. It was the same night I thought I should open a studio. Needless to say, it was a monumental night in my life. Then one Sunday night in May 2008 I thought of some more crazy things. A new blog, a new senior site, and a new wedding site. Keep checking back in to monitor my progress. Happy Reading and Be Good!
A wedding on the hottest day of the year to date can be described only one way - Hot, HOT and more HOT. In spite of the heat it was a beautiful day and the shade at Loma Linda did provide some refuge from the heat. It’s one of the great thing about those canopy of trees. They have protected us from the rain and saved us from the heat.
Laurel and Jay were so cute together. I watched the slideshow of images of them growing up, trips they had taken together, some of their engagement photos and you could see how the two just fit. They were made for each other.
Seems like I took an extended break from the blog. Here are some of the previews that I have been meaning to post.
Baby Bryce was such a great little newborn. He showed up very sleepy and let me pose him however my mind desired. He was a little piece of perfection.
Love this senior image of Kate with her dog. Love the classic look of her hair and dress with the black and white. Her dog Daisy got quite a workout that day and look at what a great model she was towards the end of the session.
Blaine came ready to explore the studio. Something about this space just makes kids want to have fun here. He did great and lasted a whole lot longer than I had envisioned.
At three months, I’ll admit this is the hardest age to photograph in the baby months. But I love that they are starting to fill out and I begin to envision what they will look like when they are 6 months old (my favorite age)
And a rare trip out to the Ballpark at Arlington where I photographed the entire Flaherty Family in their Ranger’s jerseys.
I think that is most of them! I’ll be back for more.
Little did I know that when I signed on for this wedding it would be a trip down memory lane. As I have written before, in my past life I was the daughter of a restaurateur. I grew up in a family restaurant in Duncanville, Tx named Floresita’s . My maiden name is Flores and I wasn’t known as Marie Q, I along with my sister were the Floresita Girls.
When I began recognizing all these faces from my dad’s restaurant it was clear that I was not Marie Q, but that Floresita Girl. The Groom’s father was my old eye doctor. Many of the guests were “regulars” from the restaurant and asked about my family. It has been 10 + years since I worked my last shift there, but there is no doubt that all these people are still part of my extended family. It was great to see everyone.
It’s the first of several mini breaks over the course of summer. I am very much past due for one. The studio will be closed Saturday - Tuesday. I am trying to get everything wrapped up before I go, bridal albums, session previews, orders etc. If I owe you something chances are you’ll get it today. One last long night before my break.
Brooke stopped by for her Dr. Morgan mini session yesterday right in the middle of the storm. Thank goodness for the studio. She hopes to be an actress one day and she definitely has the smile to get her there!
This morning I did a bridal session - no sneak peeks for that one until after the ceremony. The groom knows about my blog. Then later I ran back to the studio for a 5 day newborn session. Baby Davis came early and was especially little. I love getting up close to a bay and looking at all the fine detail in a newborn.
Not sure if I’ll have my camera and computer on the trip yet. Part of me needs the break, but the other part remembers the joy in photographing the little things. I’ll decide in the morning.
Those were some pretty bad storms last night. Hopefully all of you made it through them safe and sound.
It’s been a busy week at the studio , starting way back with Sunday. I normally don’t photograph sessions on Sundays, but I had to make an exception for this special couple. I had tried to photograph them way back in the spring, but bad weather and a twisted ankle prevented us from getting the job done then - so we finally had a good day. This was as at the end of their session and Lisa and Scott were having fun fun
I had another happy patient from Dr. Morgan stop by. Alexis is such a “fresh” young girl with a great smile to match!
And now that senior session has wrapped up, I have more room for my favorite - BABIES!! Lane made the drive from Dallas for the great window light in my studio. It is the most awesome light I have seen around. I walk into other places and compare, but the studio always wins!
And finally, Miss Avery. There is no doubt she loves her new baby brother. Her charm and personality reminds me so much of my own daughter. She is her own little beauty.
Awesome!!!