Sunday Funday

If you are a blog follower you might remember a session over a year ago with Mary, Neal and their adorable dog, Max. They were definitely due for another portrait session. I recently snapped several shots at my favorite locations around Northwest Arkansas. This photo shoot was particularly special ;) I appreciate clients like these two. Thank you and congratulations!!

The Spa Model Shoot

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to photograph several gorgeous models with services provided by The Spa Esthetiques in Bentonville. The stylists spent the afternoon dolling up the models while I captured their beauty with my camera. It was super fun. Each stylist had one to four models with specific time slots for their ‘session’. I can honestly say I was very impressed with the cuts and colors provided by the stylists. It doesn’t matter if you are looking into wedding styles, a seasonal color change, or a temporary style for going out on Saturday night… The Spa is definitely the place to get it done. Many photos were taken; here are a few of my favorites. I am in LOVE with the red pixie cut. If only I had the guts to do that! I personally recommend Rachel; I couldn’t be blonde without her!! ;)

Rachel

Here are some cute pictures of Rachel! Portrait sessions are my favorite.

First Time Bridesmaid

This past weekend I was honored to be a bridesmaid in my cousin Alex's wedding. It felt great to be a part of such an important day in her life. Since I can remember, I was overly excited about family gatherings knowing she was there. She is just that fun to be with! It is funny that she stressed about asking me to be a bridesmaid instead of the photographer. Alex means the world to me and I would much rather be her bridesmaid any day. However, she did ask me to take my camera with me during the ceremony. Anything for the bride! I caught a few photos that still remain unedited but below you will find one shot from the ceremony. The candy table is pictured featuring Alex's colors, as well as a shot of the couple before leaving in their plane. They were headed to Key West to go sailing (romantic)! The other picture is introducing me...since I have no pictures of myself anywhere on my website. This was taken by my mom the day of the wedding.

Here are some random pictures I snapped this summer. If only my flowers would stay that pretty...I do not have a green thumb :(.

It is always bittersweet when summer draws to a close. However, the beauty and cool temperatures of the fall are right around the corner. I can't wait!! It is the perfect time to update your family pictures. Families should update their portraits every few years, especially younger, growing families. If you are intersted in updating yours, let me know, I promise to give you some photographs you will enjoy. I have a zero tolerance for the stuffy-posed-unnatural family portraits that you might be familiar with. Contact me for something different ;).

In these shots I was testing my new lens which has a much wider 1.8 aperature. I love it to pieces. Enjoy the rest of your summer!!

This summer I had a chance to travel to New Orleans for the first time. It was a good chance to see my husband's family in Welsh as well. While in the NOLA we dined at some amazing restaurants and walked a lot. I loved the history and art within the city. Here are a few pictures I shot while there.