the buckleys - austin family photography

I'm trying out a new look for blog images design so things might be funky for a little while...

Here are a few shots from The Buckley's Holiday Session. The following image has little post- processing done to it, it was literally THAT foggy! The Buckley's were troupers, we were all bound to make it happen, through fog, cold and rain!

Carly

the clinkenbeards - austin kids photography

Parents please remember: bribery NEVER works during a portrait session! (hehe) Please see below for an example of this fact.

As you can see in this next photo, the fact that J's parents gave him a lollipop absolutely could not make him any cuter! or could it...?

All kidding aside, J is so fun and full of personality and really is the most adorable! I have so much fun with him. We met right before Christmas at the Hill Country Galleria and we were even able to get some shots of him with Santa. I didn't include those in the post though because it is now March and it just wouldn't make sense (I am a little behind in blogging).

J has a brother coming in May so we snuck in a few of the whole family as well. All were present: Amy, Casey, J and Fruitsnack!

I am so excited about this weekend's Day in the Bluebonnets. Although, I think next year it will definitely need to have a more clever name....A Day in the Bluebonnets? So vanilla!

Some of you who are signed up have been asking if you, the parents, can be in the pictures as well. Of course! The session is short and we will be on a schedule but I would love for parents to be included in a few of the shots if they would like to be.

Also, those of you signed up for bluebonnets know this but to the rest of my clients, I am now set-up to accept CC payments via Paypal on the website! Woot! I thought it was going to be such a process but ended up being the easiest thing ever. Welcome to 2010!

Carly

the brewer family - austin family photography

I met the Brewers at the Avery Ranch Golf Club. It is such a great location!

The Brewers have four kiddos, two older and two younger, so the dynamic of the kids together was really cool. The older kids are very nurturing and loving with the younger ones and you can tell that M adores her older brother.

M is too cute for words, she is full of personality. L is at the age where he was just exploring everything...even going as far as to "taste" a dandelion during our session which made for a fun photo.

Carly

the chambliss family - austin baby photography

I think I have a new nickname for Mrs. Huston, "Referral Rachel". ha! Cheesy, but so true! Rachel was referred by Tiffany who then referred me to 5 of her friends. Who needs to spend money on marketing when you have incredible people like this? Thank you so much for all of your referrals!

The Chambliss' are neighbors with the Hustons. We decided early on that we would do our session at their house because we scheduled for November and because little J is so young. Well...good thing we did because we picked one of the rainiest days of the month. We did most of the session indoors and then we ventured out to the porch for a few more. Leslie, can't wait for the spring when J is sitting up and we can take him out in the bluebonnets!

*Side Note: Leslie and I were reminded of just how small this world is. We realized that we have two friends in common from two totally different places in our lives. She is friends with one of my dorm neighbors when I attended Baylor and she is also friends with my staff leader from when I was a Young Life leader in San Antonio. Small World!

Carly

the huston family - austin family photography

This is my second session with The Hustons. F&D are so fun to photograph. Mom, R, has a great sense of style as you can tell from the coordination of outfits.

We went to one of my favorite locations to shoot. I was a little concerned that the peacocks wouldn't make an appearance but when they did, F had a blast chasing them around. I thought for sure that one of them would fan their feathers when she got close enough, which we all wanted to see, but they wouldn't, they just ran away. I haven't had any luck with this. Anyone know how to get a peacock to fan out it's feathers?

Favorite!

Carly

the gillenwater family - austin family photography

If you have followed my blog for any time at all, you should know this family. This my best friend Tiffany and her beautiful family. We had a blast doing their holiday shoot this year at The Palmer Event Center. The ladies had so much fun running up and down the hill and mugging for the camera.

T&K have birthdays in December and January. I can't wait until we have their birthday session at a very top secret location!!!

On a sad note, LoRita Beeler lost her battle with ovarian cancer this weekend. I am very sad for this amazing family and I am praying for peace and comfort for Ashley and Jeremy and the rest of the family during this difficult time, please do the same.

Carly

the rodgers - austin family photography

Tracey is Candice's sister-in-law. She, her husband (Candice's brother) and their two kiddos, C & P, live in Colorado. They were visiting San Antonio a few weeks ago and were able to cruise up to Austin to have some fun at the park with me and my camera (and Tracey was visiting a friend that day).

The shoot was one of the most relaxed and fun I have ever done. Tracey was so laid back with the kiddos and they seemed really comfortable as a result. C loves to do dinosaur impressions and is REALLY smart. P is quiet, sweet and very fashionable...I was really digging her crocheted hat and leg warmers.

We started the shoot in a pavilion down by Lake Austin which after noticing some clothes "hung out to dry" in the bushes, Tracy and I came to conclusion that we were invading someone's home. As we were walking away, we noticed the "tenant" patiently waiting for us to finish so he could go back in....thanks for being so hospitable.

Tracey, thank you, it was SO fun!

Carly

the cooper/beeler/hood family - austin family photography

This is my friend A. We were great childhood friends until I moved away and we lost touch. I had not seen her in 11 years until this day. It was so great to see her and meet her amazing husband and his family.

A's mother-in-law is battling cancer and was really excited about the idea of the whole family coming together from all over Texas & Oklahoma for some pictures. That's where I came in. A is from San Antonio but her MIL is here in Austin so after A coordinated all of the siblings, we got together on a BEAUTIFUL evening to capture some special moments.

Here are some of my faves...

A, J, L and the whole Beeler/Hood/Cooper Clan, thanks!

To all, please keep this family in your prayers.

Carly