what to wear | family photo shoot

what to wear | fall family wardrobe

Need a few ideas of how to dress your family for your upcoming photo shoot?  Check out our new "What To Wear Wednesdsay" posts!

a little miracle. | oklahoma city baby photography

Last month we had the privilege of celebrating my nephew's 1st birthday. Yep, babies have birthdays all the time but this was a unique milestone for our family & for sweet little baby Jeremiah. He was born May 10, 2010 a full three months earlier than he was due at a tiny little 2 lbs 4.5 ounces. You better believe we counted that .5 ounce! :) After two months in the NICU, many prayers and much love from his mommy, daddy and big sister, he is doing fabulous!

I've had the blessing of photographing him every three months, starting with his NICU experience. I want to share a few favorites from our recent photo shoot for his first birthday, but if you'll scroll down, you'll also get a glimpse of how this tiny little blessing started his life. Of course, I have to share photos so you can rejoice with me and celebrate right alongside us!

meet mr. one-year-old, jeremiah.

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and after all this crazy photo fun, a nap is just the right answer.

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Jeremiah is such a sweet, happy baby and is a joy!!

Here is a little peek into the journey of his first year.  What a miracle and what a blessing!!!

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Interested in setting up a baby plan to capture the growth of your newest addition's first year? Send me an email and we'll set it up!

Happy Thursday!

jarrett | heritage hall senior class of 2011

What can I say about this awesome session with Jarrett?

34 degree day.
One cool senior guy.
And the lovely little town of Arcadia, OK.

J was a trooper, I tell ya!  Oklahoma weather just couldn't decide if it was Spring yet or not and it gave us a lovely freezing day for our shoot.  But we had a ball and lived it up despite the chill in the air.

Thanks, Jarrett - and his sweet mom Jenny, for an awesome experience celebrating Jarrett's senior year and graduation! I loved getting to be a little piece of the puzzle! :)

Have fun in Alva, J!  And stay away from those rodeos! :)

dustin | moore senior photographer

So I haven't totally forgotten about the blog! :)  Life's just been so busy and sometimes something has to give...alas, no blog posts recently.

I've had some awesome sessions lately and this week I'll share a few of them, starting with this fab one with Dustin!  We met in Norman on a beautiful Saturday to capture some shots for his senior photos.  We had a great time wondering around Campus Corner along with his sweet mom, Lisa and his grandmother Carol.

Thanks, Dustin, for an awesome session and for being so easy-going and willing to try anything!

Congrats on your upcoming graduation!

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get it *hot* off the press | oklahoma headshot photographer

EEEK!  I must share my excitement with my blog friends!

One of my fabulous friends, Miss Linsey Mastin, has a gift.  Well, she actually has many gifts but today I'm just gonna talk about one. Her gift of writing. Witty. Funny. Intriguing. Light. Happy. Just plain fun. AND GUESS WHAT?!!!  Her first book is being published & will be released nationwide on Tuesday, May 10th!

Oh and it gets better...it's already listed on Amazon.com for pre-orders.  Check it out!  You can even get a little preview since they feature the first chapter right there on the Amazon site.

Here's a little preview of the front & back covers...

And yep, see that little bio photo of the author?  I had the privilege of spending the afternoon with Lins not too long ago just to capture a beautiful photo of her to be featured on her book. How cool is that?!

I am just so excited for her!  Seriously like jumping, twirling, squeal-like-a-schoolgirl excited! :)

Now get on over there to Amazon and read that first chapter.  And then you can finish the book in mid-May or grab it for your next flight or trip to the beach.  Can't you just picture yourself lounging in the sun with a nice cool drink and Murder in Manolos right in your hot little hands?!

Oh and I have one more secret to share...it's the first in a series.  Yep, I've had a peek at the ones to follow and let me tell ya, they are pretty fabulous, too!  They just get better. 

you are what you wear | oklahoma city family photographer

You are what you wear.

A little cliché?  Perhaps.  But when it comes to portrait photography, clothing plays a huge role in the success of the finished product.

Before we get going – let’s be clear what your clothing does NOT need to be:

1. Brand New I’m down with your favorite ripped jeans, retro band T’s, and worn converse - as long as you know how to rock them in your own fabulous style.
2. Fancy-Schmancy and Uber-Expensive Unless it’s your thing (If it’s really your thing, then by all means baby, bring on the bling).   If you’re not normally a dress-up kind of person, don’t feel like you have to be one for your session.
3. Matching No need to focus on matching everything from the color of your fuchsia headbands to the stripes in your socks.  In fact, I beg of you, please, please don’t.  If you’re heart is set on everyone in white button downs and khaki pants, I’m probably not your girl.
4. Stressful No need to worry about each and every item, or fret about the suitability of each accessory.  This is supposed to be fun.   If you’re unsure – call me, and together, we’ll make sure you look fabulous.  I promise.

I want you to be happy, thrilled, over the moon about your images, and I know that this is much more likely if we take the time and work together to help you choose clothing that fits these few simple rules:

Feels Good.

During your shoot you could be sitting in a pile on the grass having a tickle battle, rolling down a hill with your fiancé, throwing your kiddos in the air or climbing a tree. Wear clothing that lets you do all that (and more) comfortably.

As for the kids? Well…uncomfortable kids have a tendency to look…uncomfortable, and are often cranky to boot. Happy kids make for happy pictures.

Bottom Line: Don’t choose outfits that make any of you feel constrained, stiff, itchy, scratchy, like you’re dressed up for Halloween, or that leave you with a nagging worry that a button might pop if you bend the wrong way. Trust me.

Looks Good.

This can be tricky, looking good is totally subjective – right? If you’re not a fashionista in real life, you might want to pull in some extra help from a straight-talking friend or your trusty photographer (that would be me) who knows about such things and has plans in place to help.

Sometimes last year’s of-the-moment dress has already become hopelessly untrendy. Sometimes the current fashions just don’t look or feel like you. Sometimes outfits that look good in the mirror might not be ideally suited for photography.

Bottom Line: If you don’t feel fabulous-fierce-take-on-the-world gorgeous in your outfit, you’re not going to love, love, love the end result – and I’m all about you love, love, loving the end result.

Makes Sense.

Here’s where we pull it all together. It’s not just enough that everyone look good and feel good – you’ve gotta look and feel good together AND the outfits should fit with your location and the desired mood for your portraits.

Gulp. That seems like a lot, doesn’t it? (quick – revisit #4 in the top list, and remember, don’t stress).

Before you even begin figuring out your wardrobe, we’ll have talk about what you really want for your pictures, choose the perfect location and make sure you have an understanding about how that all comes together in the finished photograph.   I’m with you every step of the way.

Bottom Line: It’s easier than it seems. Think twice about having Emma in a lace prom dress if you can’t get Tommy out of his spider man cape and favorite Star Wars pajama top. If we’re going to be running around in a park, you’ll likely not decide to wear your starched Sunday best. Hate the way stripes and plaids look together but Dad has his favorite stripped polo ready to go? Best steer mom away from her beloved family tartan. Easy-Peasy. [unless Mom is really attached to that tartan, but we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it).

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If you’re still not certain, and you can’t decide between the yellow wrap dress with your red heels or your dark skinny jeans and purple  belted shirt – I’ve got good news.  You don’t have to decide.   Bring lots of options.  Hey – throw your whole wardrobe into the back of the car.  When we get to the session we’ll wing it all with fabulous results.  Trust me.

Now take a deep breath.  Close your eyes.  Imagine how blow-everyone-away-fabulous-ready-for-America’s-Next-Top-Model  you’re all going to look in those pictures….

Can you see it yet?  I totally can.  You look INCREDIBLE!

I can’t wait for your session.

(used with permission from the amazing Phoenix photographer Jeanette LeBlanc. check her out!)