{Bluebonnet Mini Madness! Pt. 1} Central Texas Natural Light Photographer

Thought ya'll might enjoy a more "behind the scenes" post :)

Well, since this is my first year having my business in Texas during April, I decided it would be an awesome idea to do Bluebonnet Minis! Wow, what an experience! It was both fun & stressful, but I am so thankful for some amazing photographer friends (Lindsey & Katie) who did it with me! 

Back in March, we decided to look for the perfect field! Something I've learned about Texas Bluebonnets---it's like finding GOLD in this area, for photographers at least! If you find a nice, solid, full field that isn't on the side of the road, that isn't trampled, you have hit a gold mine. And you have to search.We waited patiently anxiously for the bluebonnets to pop up from the ground. Literally looked for hours weeks days for the perfect field! We drove down thru Copperas Cove and up through Temple, when finally by accident, we came across the perfect field and were so excited to get the word out to our clients!

This picture does not even begin to do it justice. I also had the privilege of going out before the minis to practice with Lindsey's sweet family of 6. And with our amazing Texas weather, of course we picked the one day of the week where it was FREEZING outside. But nothing will stop two photographers with a mission. So Lindsey dressed her kiddos & husband up and we headed out to the field! Here are some of her images:

Like I said, it was COLD. And you would never know it...! Wanted to show a behind the scenes of an "on break" picture. Huddled together wrapped in a blanket! The kiddos were such troopers!

 We let the kids warm up, so I did a few of Lindsey and her husband. Are these not the sweetest pictures you've ever seen?

 We finished up with this one- I love the Texas flare!

After our session, needless to say, we were PRAYING for better weather that Saturday and Sunday for our mini sessions! (See pt. 2) :)

{Brandon & Brandi} Engagement Session

I met Brandon & Brandi through a client I had back in July. They are getting married in New Orleans in January! How fun :) We headed to downtown Austin for our shoot, and then over to a nearby park! It was a beautiful evening! Congratulations, and enjoy your sneak peek!

{The Ferk Fam} Session

My session with this family was so much fun! They were such great troopers (it was a little hot outside!!). I always forget (when I am dressed in shorts and a t with my hair thrown up in a pony tail) how gross miserable it must be to be all dressed up in this Texas heat! They did great though and we were able to get some awesome shots! Enjoy your sneak peek! :)
 

{The R Family} Homecoming

One of my favorite events to photograph are military homecomings. I love being around all the excitement and emotion! It's so wonderful to watch families reunite. I've photographed the R family before, and so I was excited when Erin called me to photograph her husbands homecoming.  Welcome home! I am so happy for your family :)

{Allison & Trevor} Post-Deployment

 I met Allison in 2011 when we would sit near each other at our husband's softball games and cheer for them talk! Trevor and Al have become great friends of my husband and me, so it's a great pleasure when they ask me to do their photos! Trevor recently returned from deployment and Allison asked me to update their pictures. Last session we stuck to Salado, this time we wanted to get outside of the box. Allison grew up in the Austin area, so she introduced me to so many pretty new spots! I love how all the places we went had a special significance to her and Trevor's relationship. Enjoy your pictures- and welcome home Trevor! :)

{The F Fam} Family Session

I am officially in Tallahassee! It's wedding time! :) Of course I can't go to Florida without doing at least one session- and I wanted a chance to shoot in the same place where my bridal portraits were taken. We headed over to the gorgeous Southwood in Tallahassee- it was beautiful outside! Tony & Debbie are great friends and my parents and me, and they had asked me to do a family session when I was in town for the weekend. I quickly agreed!

{V Family} Homecoming

What a privilege it was to be able to photograph the V Family at their homecoming! Lyssa's husband was gone for an entire year, and she had three little ones at home. I photographed them when Andrew came home for R & R  in the beginning of the year. I love the emotion in these images- and the smiles! He's finally home Lyssa! Enjoy your sneak peek.

{B Family} Portrait Session

I had so much fun with the B family! They have two sweet little boys :) 

{The H Family} First Family Photos

What a FUN family! We met one early morning out in Salado- and definitely had an adventure! They were such good sports- including climbing across a creek (which I fell in decided I would accidentally go swimming in. Grayson is the cutest little boy! He definitely loves his mommy and daddy, and was full of smiles for the entire session! I am so excited to do his first birthday pictures in a few short months!

{Kylan} Portrait Session

Beth is a dear friend of mine, and she has a sweet little boy. We had a fun morning out in Salado- Kylan is a ham! It was relatively cloudy out so the lighting was perfect (for it being like 9:30am)! I hope I have a chance to photograph him again! ♥