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.

Trash the Dress

OMG!! Today I had so much fun photographing a 'Trash the Dress' session. Although, we didn't get her dress too dirty, we explored a few concepts and ended with spectacular shots ;). Her session was on HWY 62 and in Eureka Springs and Beaver, Arkansas.

Saturday was a wonderful adrenaline pumping day. From morning to night I documented Alisha and Steve's wedding events. I think I might have some walked away with a few good shots ;). We had a change of plans regarding the formal pictures. Eureka was crazy on Saturday--very busy. We ended up skipping the Basin Park location and went straight to the Crescent Hotel.

Before that we made a pit stop at the long one lane bridge in Beaver. It was a dream of mine to shoot some formals there but I had no idea we would be so close in proximity. I couldn't miss the chance especially with this being the best season to take pictures. Here are a couple of pictures to show you a taste of what was captured. The first one is at the bridge and the second two are at another spot in downtown Eureka that is falling apart but adorable at the same time. Thanks Alisha and Steve for letting me photograph your special day!