So there I was at the end of the session…Ya it was warm, but I was jumping for joy at the lack of mosquitoes.  I always worry about little kids getting eaten alive (my son is a complete magnet for the lil’ buggers and swells like a balloon).  I had actually said to the Dad how I didn’t see any mozzies.  His response?  “It wasn’t bad, was it?”

And then I was editing this lovely photo:

And found this:

Is it bad that I couldn’t stop laughing?!?  At least I didn’t slap his head in the middle of the session…that counts for something, right?

Shona xox

I have to say this has been the.most.gorgeous. summer! Because of that, I have been a rotten blogger! I have quite the backlog to post! But before I do, enjoy a few gorgeous images from a recent session with a lovely family I had the pleasure of meeting and photographing.

Sweet sweet baby Bridget…I could have cuddled her all day! Poor wee thing has gas about as bad as I’ve seen since my own daughter was her age…oh how I remember those long days (and nights!) of holding her up right so she could at least get some sleep. Luckily Bridget has two incredibly loving and patient parents to grow with…and a REALLY cute dog named Molly 🙂

Enjoy!

Shona xoxo

Sorry the blog has been a ghost town…I’ve been unable to photograph for a bit due to a lovely case of pneumonia.  Now that I’m on some good meds, I’m getting better fast, so I’m very thankful!  While I was licking my wounds, I took the time to sort through some old personal gems and came across these…On this cold rainy day it sure did make me long for summer and the beautiful West Coast!

Oh and this one shows my son’s mischievous personality perfectly….

Luckily she forgave him 😉

Have a great weekend!

Shona

…her Dad!  This stunning teen is not only gorgeous, but she’s not even a senior yet!  Her Dad also has to contend with her sister as well, so I’d be nervous if I were him!

We had approximately 25 mins to photograph each ‘model’ (they were real people, by the way 😉 ) and during that time we all worked like a well oiled machine.  It was amazing really.  We roamed around, tried to find different nooks and crannies to use and no one got in anyone else’s way.  Great organization on Michele’s part, but also credit to everyone for wanting to push themselves creatively.

Sigh…wish I could go back…

And then she changed:

And two of my faves:

Enjoy your weekend!

Shona xox

Meet Violet…When I heard her name (which happens to also be my favourite colour), I knew I wanted to do something special for her.  So I created this sweet little violet flower headband.  This wee lass did not disappoint and I’m currently going through her gallery ooing and awing at her cuteness!

Here’s just one:

Enjoy your Easter Monday!!

Shona xox

Did you ever read the Mole Sisters books?  Michele’s backyard reminded me of “The Mole Sisters and the Wavy Wheat”.  Sigh…we read that book over and over when my daughter was two…So, I was determined to do some mini sessions out there.  However, when I looked at my watch and saw that it was mid day sun in the hot heat, I thought I was losing my mind putting this poor girl out there!!  However, I wanted to challenge myself and she was a lil’ trooper so away we went!

I had so much fun styling her too.  I saw the brown tutu in Michele’s stuff and knew I wanted to use it, but wasn’t sure what would go with it.  Thankfully this young girl was a fashionista and was willing to squeeze herself into a 1 year old onesie (I *think* that was the size…it was smallllll, but it went perfectly!) and then we fan-dangled the flower onto another hairband and voila!  The perfect young girl outfit!

The rest as they say, was history!!

I think we did okay, non?

Shona xox

This Mom came ready to rock and roll for her maternity session in Austin ~ She’s a tiny wee thing and in amazing shape as she’s a Crossfit Trainer.  However, what really floored me was that…get this…she likes Red Green!  Are you kidding me??  The goofiest Canadian show and she not only knows it, she LIKES it!  Her husband hasn’t seen an episode yet, but they’ve been trying to find them so that he knows what she’s talking about…I couldn’t stop laughing!!  Well Victoria, I’ve got one for you…My father-in-law went to school with him!!!

I hope you enjoy your images 🙂  And best of luck in the days to come!

Shona xox

ps Don’t you just LOVE the Pinkle Toes purple couch!!!  It didn’t fit in my carry on luggage, so I had to leave it there 😉

One word.  NOT two.  Okay, it took me a few tries to get that right, but don’t hold it against this Canuck, y’all…The final part of day two was spent in a field of them (said one-worded bluebonnets) working in pairs…but across from this field (aka ditch) was a really cool dead tree/wispy wheat section that my partner and I jumped on!

I had the pleasure of photographing (and being photographed by) the “elegant and charming” Amanda McNeely from Midland, TX.  Not only is she an AMAZING photographer and business woman in her own rights, she also has the most adorable accent EVER!  I actually made her talk/sing into my iPhone before she departed so I could have an instant pick me up if needed (Baby, baby, baby, OOOOOOooooo!)

Isn’t she adorable!?!

Because I was focused on Ms. Amanda so much, I didn’t get too many images of the other ladies at work, but here’s the rest of the “Pinkle Posse“.

Lauren Reynolds is one stylin’ lady who can rock the 5DMarkii like nobody’s business!  She’s located in Dallas, TX and is destined for greatness!  The dyptych is Ms Amy Schuff from sunny Sacramento, CA….aka the roommate that wasn’t…She’s the sweetest person, an amazing photographer and should be a model…I kid you not.  She can smyze better than Miss Tyra Banks herself (but I don’t watch that show either…no really…).

And last, but definitely not least, Sara Turns from the Woodlands, TX and Sarah Jordan from Boston, MA.  Sara T. introduced me to Chuy’s Jalapeno Ranch dip and it’s a good thing for my hips that we don’t have Chuy’s here…I was INSTANTLY addicted.  What I loved most about Sara was her oh so quiet and unassuming nature counter balanced with her quick wit and humour!  Sarah (with an h) was my kindred northern spirit.  We defended each other on all things non-southern (aka no-see-ums…yes, they’re real!).  Thanks for all the laughs and having my back!

Both girls are fab photogs and cute as a button too!

I tell ya, our collective education from the whole group was rather astounding…seriously.  Reunion workshop:  “How to run the world, photographer style!  2012”  Thank you girls for making the trip even more amazing!!

Shona xoxo

After regrouping in the afternoon, we went out to do a little location scouting and practicing on each other.  As photographers, we LOVE to hide behind the camera, so it’s always a good lesson to have see how your clients feel in front of the lens (freaked out at first and then put to ease!).

Michele found a couple of cool locations and here are some shots from the second one.  This first image, I call the “Sex & the City” moment…we had no fun at all…it was work, work, work 😉

Then we got down to business…

Aren’t they gorgeous?!?  Seriously these girls could rock the camera on both ends 🙂

And then, we convinced Michele it was her turn…

(I had to be sooo fast on that last one…I think she was embracing her inner “Zoolander”…payback baby 😉 )

Shona xoxo