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

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Happy Valentine's Day! I love that the holiday has fallen on the weekend for the last two years. For me, its not about chocolates and roses (even though I did get some very pretty flowers)...being able to spend the whole day with my honey is enough.

This a sample from Miss C's Christmas session. Since it's February and I am just now posting them, I picked ones which didn't have the Christmas tree in the background. I always have the best time photographing C and now her mommy is expecting another cutie-pie, so it will be double the fun! It's amazing how much she has changed since her very first session.

Tomorrow, a new client session. I am so excited to meet them...we are supposed to have a beautiful day. Is anyone else ready for some sunshine?

Carly

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the robbins family - austin family photography

I first met Miss E at the Halloween Picture Party. She didn't really take a shining to me then but we ended up getting a few really beautiful shots of her in her costume.

This is my favorite from that day...

A few weeks later, E's mom contacted me about a family shoot and I was so excited to get a second chance to win her over! :) We decided to do the shoot at their house in Dripping Springs so E would be more comfortable and I am so glad we did. The shoot was one of the best I have ever had. There home and the land surrounding it are beautiful, the family was relaxed and comfortable and it really shines through in the pictures.

What a character!

Fabulous (all-natural) lens flare!

Brooke, I can't wait for future sessions with you and your family. Our session and the finished product made me so proud and reminded me of how much I love what I do!

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

happy halloween - austin kids photography

Happy Halloween!

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Halloween Picture Party at Paige's! It was so fun and the kiddos looked precious in their costumes.

Here are some of favorites from the day...

Carly