Sweet Eats Farm – Location Scouting

May 30, 2018 | brothers, location information, location scouting, photography

The last time we went to Sweet Eats farm in Georgetown, TX was in March to check out the blooming peach trees. This past weekend, we went back to pick some fruit. We brought home about 10 lbs (!) of their June Gold variety. You can check the Farm's page for the latest...

10 Best Spots for Family Photos – North Austin edition

May 28, 2018 | location information, photography

So you live in the north part of Austin*, and you're wondering, "Where should I go for my family photo session?" Things I consider when scouting a location: How scenic is the landscape? (natural or urban) Can we find a variety of backgrounds? What's the comfort level...

The A. Family – Spring Portrait Session

May 24, 2018 | family, photography, siblings, sisters, spring

Reading this family's answers to my client questionnaire, it said that their youngest was "in a phase of refusing to have her picture taken." And when I got to their house, she was hiding under a table. But once we got started, and I got to meet all her stuffed...

Saal Photo Book – Product Review

May 14, 2018 | photography, product review

Print your photos! Yes - it's wonderful to have an online gallery to share with friends and post to social media - but there's something extra special about having prints in your home or photo books to flip through year after year. Just in time for Mother's Day, Saal...

UT PhD – Graduation Portrait Session

May 10, 2018 | graduation, photography

It's graduation portrait season at the University of Texas! This UT PhD was a rock star wearing heavy robes and regalia in 90 degree heat as we visited some favorite spots around campus (sometimes having to wait our turn with all the other graduates getting their...

Sleek Lens – Photoshop Actions Review

May 4, 2018 | photography, product review

I was recently contacted by SleekLens, a Danish company that focuses on Lightroom and Photoshop processing tools (they also offer Retouching Services as well as Online Courses). I was sent the "Portrait Perfection Collection" action bundle to test out and review (it's...

The H. Family – Spring Portrait Session

May 3, 2018 | family, photography, spring

I've been lucky to take this family's photos for the last six years. For this spring, we went to the Mueller area and hung around various walls, stairways, bamboo and doors 🙂 There was snuggling, climbing, piggy back rides and running (all despite these kiddos full...

PAUL-apalooza! – photo booth session

Apr 30, 2018 | photo booth, photography

I was excited to be one of the "P" activities at Paul-apalooza (a very fun 5th birthday party involving pinatas, ping pong, pizza, pinwheels and my polka-dotted photo booth). Please enjoy this sneak peek of the gallery. To see all the photos and purchase prints from...