Mother’s Day 2013

Annual super-sappy posting….

Mom is always the first person I call on Mother’s Day. This morning she told me she’d be joining her sisters at my aunt’s house for a dinner specially prepared by all of their sons. {Well if that isn’t the sweetest start to your day….} Today I’m celebrating some of the things I’m most thankful for –

My grandmothers, the queens of my heart,
for mothering my parents with love and devotion.

My Mother and friend, the one who gave me life,
for her demonstration of love, generosity and great work.

My husband and children, givers of this gift of motherhood,
the reason my heart smiles from sun to sun.

 

 

My favorite tradition, Mother’s Day Brunch at the Four Seasons,
for four years of a full tummy and heart.

My city I love, home of the most amazing resort spa,
for being just a stones throw away.

 

Better – a very well-orchestrated, surprise limo ride away…
feel free to outdo yourselves next year, fellas {we wouldn’t mind it}.

My Mommy Mafia, owners of these cute chicklets and brunch companions,
for sharing this journey with their wisdom and wit.

Hope all you moms and moms-to-be enjoyed a day full
of sunshine and smiles!! Xo

{austin family photography} camp kirsch

You may recognize a few of these happy faces; I did a family portrait session for the Kirsches back in Fall of 2011 not long after I had the pleasure of doing Big Sister’s first birthday photos.

It was so nice to get them in front of the camera again as they welcomed the newest, cuddliest, and most precious addition to the family. {I also enjoyed being in their amazing new home and seeing my work sprinkled around their nest.} So far, in the few weeks of his tiny existence, this little guy has managed to make their love a wee bit stronger, nights a lot longer, and days way shorter, all the while making a home SO much happier.

I personally adore and love this family so it was such a pleasure to capture images they’ll hopefully hang on their walls and create memories they’ll cherish for generations to come. Not to mention, I think I’ve found a new home for future portrait sessions. Their backyard – talk about AMAZING!

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{austin photographer} a surprise proposal in houston

A little back story –  this groom-to-be’s cousin, Thu, and I grew up attending the same church. The last time I saw her, we were in high school. You can imagine my delight when I heard from her as inquired about me traveling to Houston for this shoot. A reunion AND a surprise proposal photos? I said YES and we began strategizing immediately.

Lauren thought she was traveling from Minnesota to Houston for a quick weekend visit with her boyfriend’s family and friends.  She was also only partially right when she thought she would be going to the park on Friday evening for a family portrait session. Little did she know, a big surprise proposal had been in the works for some time and everyone else was in on it. You can imagine the excitement as they awaited the big moment from the sideline. Everything happened so quickly and I’m so glad I was able to capture these moments from afar.

These two are the sweetest and I have never found myself hugging clients so much during a shoot!!

Congratulations Lauren and Quy. Lauren, I know you will make one stunning bride 🙂 And thank you, Thu, for making sure this moment will be remembered forever.








{austin bluebonnet photography} girls will be girls

Today, I thought, would be a superb day for an impromptu bluebonnet photo session. As soon as our songbirds rose from their naps, we got them dressed and quickly found ourselves parked atop the perfect patch of wildflowers.

After the third frame – oh no! – sister Big vomits all over herself, the blanket, and little z. But not before we were handed the messiest diaper in the history of le petit blow outs. {Further proving the Photographer’s Child Syndrome theory}. Great memories were made.

Cheers to a happy Monday and healthy babies! xo


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