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 casanova family - san antonio family photography

Jennifer is Tiffany's sister and therefore like family to me...

I met the Casanova's in San Antonio at my family's ranch. I was so excited because this location fit their family's personality perfectly. A loves horses and we were able to saddle up one of the horses and let her sit while I took pictures. She was in heaven.

This may have been the COLDEST day ever or at least it felt like it to me. My hands were numb so I had a lot of camera shake (bad planning on my part) and I'm pretty sure that the Casanovas had trouble smiling through the chattering of their teeth.

All in all, we got a few good shots and I promised them that we would go back in the Spring/Summer so they can get a full tour of the ranch and we can get some shots in other locations besides huddled up next to the barn! :)

Thanks Jennifer, Joe and A for braving the cold!

Carly

jacoby wedding - austin wedding photography

Yesterday I was was honored and privileged to photograph a beautiful wedding. This is only the second wedding I have done and the first for Cherry Blossom Photography.

The bride was a friend who I had not been in touch with for about 15 years! She and her husband had a small and very intimate wedding here in Austin at the most fabulous venue. The love, devotion and commitment of this couple was palpable. Congratulations M & C!

Here's a sneak peek...

Carly

day in the bluebonnets

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v-day

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