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New Blog!!

2009-04-27T09:28:00.003-06:00

Hey Everyone!

I am thrilled to announce a new home for my photo blog! Come check it out and leave a comment so I know you stopped by! Oh, and make sure to update your blog subscriptions and RSS Feeds!

http://www.lindseyjoy.com/blog

Wedding Albums

2009-04-22T11:24:00.007-06:00

Last week I was so excited to find out my first album from Forbeyon was printed and ready to be picked up! Since Forbeyon is right here in Dallas, I drove over immediately... because, how could I possibly wait another moment longer?? I was giddy like a school girl to see all my hard work bound in beautiful black leather. The smell of a new album... mmmm!

Growing up in a photographer's home, the day an album was finished was a day filled with pride. All the joy of a wedding wrapped up and bound in a leather book to be cherished for years to come! Back in the days of film, my dad would shoot the wedding and my mom would layout the album. When it was all put together, I loved to sit and study every page... I'd dream of my wedding and how I wanted it to be. The joy and love displayed on every page was something I could not wait to find.

When I sat and paged through Joel & Leslie's album I was not only reminded of the joy and love that encompassed their day, but the emotions of my own wedding. There is just something about wedding photos that makes a girl swoon... a stunning bride, a handsome groom, and the scent of a beautiful leather album.

Here are a few pictures from Joel & Leslie's black leather, 10x10 wedding album...

You'll find this little stamp of approval on the inside cover of every album that leaves my studio. :)

Just for Johnny...

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no explanation needed.

another his view/her view for your enjoyment....

hers

his

have a great weekend!!

Johnny + Lauren Engaged!

2009-04-08T21:57:00.004-06:00

I love the kind of session when you walk away as friends, and this was definitely one of those sessions! Johnny & Lauren rocked our socks off! Not only were they willing to do just about anything, but they were a blast to hang out with while shooting! These two are totally in love, and they made it easy to capture their romance!!

Johnny & Lauren, thanks for an amazing afternoon! We are totally stoked for your May wedding!!

gosh, I love sun flare!!

We haven't done a 'his view, her view' in a while...
my view

beto's view!!

so cute!!

wow, love this one!

classic!

another amazing beto shot, I love him!!

loads of laughs with these two :)

this one makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside...

a little kiss action through the stairs.

just in time... as soon as they got off the train it started moving!!

FAVORITE, wow, love this shot! Can anyone say canvas??

Another fav... so much fun!

Be sure to check us out on our new facebook page!!

Marcus + Bekah, just one more!

2009-04-03T15:42:00.005-06:00

So I was going through Marcus & Bekah's session again this afternoon, making some final tweeks before posting their gallery... and I came across this image! OMG - if their session wasn't already hot enough...

Happy Friday!!

Marcus + Bekah Engaged

2009-03-31T19:21:00.003-06:00

It all started with a bike ride over the dam at joe pool lake, romance that is. Marcus asked Bekah to take a ride with him and she's never left his side since. These two are over the top in love and it's contagious!! This past November Marcus asked Bekah to take a bike ride again... but this time outlined in chalk were the surprise words "will you marry me?" How could she say no?

We had a blast hanging out with Marcus and Bekah last week in Ft. Worth, and we can't wait until their July wedding!

gosh Bekah, you're stunning!

I told you... it was contagious! kisses and giggles all afternoon!

this series makes me smile!!

he's SO in to her... I love it!

OMG, we were not short of laughs!

hott!

a fav for sure!

AYKM??

it took a little work, but we got a serious face that's to die for!

mmmm... sushi!

FAVORITE!

FAVORITE #2... way to climb in that alley and work it out!!

Thanks for a rad afternoon!

Mexico Part II: The Resort

2009-03-30T12:52:00.002-06:00

Here are some more pics of us on vacation... can we start planning another trip already??

on the plane, can't wait!!

OMG, OUR FAVORITE!!!!!

Dad & Mom after breakfast...

in front of the theater on our way to the beach!

palm trees, I swoon!

I love this guy!

me... mom snagged this shot!

after a little beach soccer.... more soccer pics on fb.

hahaha!

mom & dad celebrating 30 years!!

love this one!

A-MA-ZING!

Check out facebook for more vacation shots!!

Snead Family

2009-03-26T21:51:00.004-06:00

I met the Snead family back in August, both Katelyn and Joel were in Brittni & McCauley's wedding. So, naturally I was excited when Katelyn contacted me last fall about family photos! I knew that they would be a blast to work with and be up for anything. Who doesn't love a family shoot in Deep Ellum?

Thanks to Mike, Karen, Joel, and Katelyn for a fun Saturday morning filled with laughs!

Meet Katelyn, Karen, Mike, and Joel!

LOVE IT!

Gotta love parents that are still in love!!!

FAVORITE!

coffee break, heck yes!

Such a good lookin' family!

Another fav, just love the interaction here.... way to work it out!

Wow, you know me and lens flare -- LOVE IT!

brother and sister -- after a lot of laughs... this one makes me smile!

Mexico Part I: 5th Avenue

2009-03-25T19:17:00.005-06:00

Finally... finally I'm back to blogging after a few crazy weeks. It all started off on Monday, March 2nd when "the recession" really hit home. I went in to work like any normal Monday and immediately realized something was wrong. Things had been tense around the office -- I'm sure many of you have felt this in your work place as well -- but I had remained optimistic. This morning something was strangely different. Around 9:30 I was informed that it was "black Monday." It was my last day at Korn/Ferry. It was a bittersweet day, I liked my job, my friends, even my boss... but as you know photography is my passion! So, it's official... I'm a full time photographer!!

We started off my new adventure with a week long trip to Mexico. My Mom, Dad, Beto and I had planned this trip during the holidays and it was the perfect time to getaway! We enjoyed 7 nights at Barcelo, an all inclusive resort. The weather was perfect except one rainy day, and the time spent with family will be cherished for years to come. I am so thankful for our week away... our week together!!

For blog part I of our trip I thought I would share a few shots from our trip to 5th Avenue in Playa. Enjoy!

Yum! Who doesn't love a little fresh fruit??

It's a tough decision, but someone had to make it...

Mango and Coconut, dang good, did not disappoint!

Haha, I love this shot! Beto hasn't owned a pair of sunglasses since he was like 13 or something... He finally found a pair that fit! Gotta love some purple Prada's. Notice all of us in the shot? :)

I love all the color!

No explanation needed!!

Resort food isn't exactly the real deal we crave... so we HAD to stop and get tacos. mmmm... pastor, my fav!!

Pretty sure I need to blow this up and hang it in my office! I love the next series using this wall!!

Adding to the collection!

I want to go back!!

Check out facebook for more shots on 5th Aveune!!

My First Vlog!!

2009-02-27T16:00:00.005-06:00

Hello faithful blog readers!! For Beto's birthday I got him The Flip HD... so of course we had to test it out while planning his party! No frills on this one, but I promise... they will get better! Enjoy!

Home Made Pizzas with LindseyJoy from Lindsey Joy on Vimeo.

*edit: Pizza Crust Recipe

1 packet yeast

1 cup hot water (115 degrees)

2 Tbl. olive oil

3 Tbl. sugar

1 tsp. salt

1 egg

3 cups four

*I use a kitchen aid mixer, but can be done by hand.

Pour water into heated bowl and add yeast packet. Allow yeast to activate.

Stir in oil, egg, sugar, and salt.

Slowly add flour to mixer using bread attachment.

Knead in mixer or 5 minutes by hand.

Separate dough in to 4 pieces and roll out.

Allow 10 minutes to rise (I rarely do this, it is thin crust pizza anyway).

Bake for 8 minutes at 400 degrees (for crispier crust allow crust to slightly brown).

Remove from oven and top as desired.

Bake an additional 10 minutes at 450 degrees.

Enjoy!!

I just gotta know... who are you?

2009-02-24T15:49:00.005-06:00

There have been a lot of people stopping by lately, which is totally cool!! With me being the curious type, I've just got to know who you blog stalkers are! So, whether you're here for the first time or have been following for a long time now, please check the box that applies to you and hit vote. Oh, and comments are my FAVORITE! I would love it if you left a personal note so I really know who you are!

Thanks for checking in!!

When I laugh...

2009-02-16T20:09:00.004-06:00

I wrinkle my nose!

A couple weeks ago I picked up a new 24mm 2.8 lens from B&H.
These are a couple of Beto's test shots!

Happy Valentine's Day!!

2009-02-14T21:06:00.003-06:00

What a fabulous day filled with all things us girls love... flowers, chocolate, love notes, romantic movies, date nights, and maybe even a little champagne! Gosh, who doesn't love seeing hearts and the colors pink and red?? Something about it makes our hearts swoon! I love LOVE, the idea of love, and being in love. There's nothing quite like it!

Today was a chill day at home for Beto and I. He let me sleep in, we homemade chocolate chip waffles for breakfast and enjoyed each other's company sans the bling this year. Well... not completely without the bling :) We are celebrating our love in Riviera Maya in March!! I hope you enjoy your Valentine today whether in high style or sweatpants!

And since no blog post is complete without a photo... here we are in MI at Robinette's over christmas.

Jacob + Christal Married!

2009-02-12T19:47:00.007-06:00

Two of our very best friends tied the knot on January 24th and we couldn't be happier for them!! You might remember Jacob & Christal from their engagement sessions part one and Part two. We were thrilled to share their day and document all the special moments!

The dress! I love how it was so bubbly just like Christal!

Girl's gotta have shoes!!

Not sure which shot I like better... top shot by Beto, bottom by me.

Surprise flowers from Mom.

A little help getting ready

You can't help but giggle when you're with this girl!

Beautiful Bride

Christal you're stunning!

Dallas Arboretum and 35 degrees... work it out!

The King of dress-up himself... notice that lavender tie!

The LADIES!

A happy mistake... the flash power didn't

recycle fast enough so we got some movement!

So happy!

Everyone was freezing after an outdoor wedding in the middle of winter...

we opted for some relaxed, indoor portraits.

The guys

I love these two dancing shots, so romantic!

This garter series is too cute... and soooo Christal!!!

Congrats to the Mr. & Mrs. we love you so much! Have a blast in Fiji!!!

Ian & Jubliee: Married!

2009-01-13T19:56:00.004-06:00

Jubilee is a long time friend of mine... honestly, I can't even remember when we met! All I know is that we grew up going to church together and have all kinds of crazy memories!! Jub was in the same grade as my sister, Alicia, and the two of them were best friends in high school. They traveled to China and Kenya together and both went to Teen Mania as interns after graduating high school. I love the fact that our lives have remained intertwined throughout the years, and that Alicia and I were able to share in the joy of Jub and Ian's wedding! Jubilee was radiant! Her love for Ian is so evident in her smile. He is one lucky guy! Congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs. Ian Miller!!

I can't decide which one I like more... isn't she lovely?

The groom

Jubliee's 1970's vintage dress!

I love this shot, so Jub!

Her niece and nephew were sooooo cute!

Ian OMG, you could be a Calvin Klein model!

LOVE the vintage candle stands!

MY FAVORITE!!!!!!

Ian built Jubilee this chuppa to be married under.

During communion.

The wedding party!! BURRRRR!

Another Favorite!

Jub you are so dang cute!

They used this vintage couch as a place for guests to sit

and have their photo taken via photobooth, love the idea!

DETAILS!!!!

The happy couple!

Thanks for letting me be a part of your big day!

PS: A special thanks to my Mom and Alicia for all your help!

Larger Photo Test

2008-12-29T18:46:00.001-06:00

Have A Green Christmas!

2008-12-25T18:01:00.003-06:00

Haha, ok I am not really trying to save the planet by not sending out Christmas cards this year... I simply ran out of time! Beto and I want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

Cody+Summer Engaged

2008-12-20T23:10:00.006-06:00

When Cody contacted me about shooting his proposal to Summer, paparazzi style, I was all about it!! He had plans to exit the Symphony at 9:30 with us following behind... which was a great idea, until we lost them!! A quick phone call and sprint to our destination, and this is what we saw...

After a few moments for Summer to absorb the shock,

Cody let her in on his little secret... and we took a few portraits.

No flash, just some sweet old school grain!

FAVORITE!!

Congratulations Cody & Summer!!

Joel + Leslie Married

2008-12-10T21:43:00.011-06:00

Joel + Leslie were married on November 22nd at St. Ann's in Coppell. We were so excited for this wedding and were not disappointed! We had an awesome day with these two! It was nothing short of the fun we had with them at their engagement shoot in Ft. Worth last June. Introducing the new Mr. & Mrs. McDowell!!!

Details, I just love the this blue wall!

The groom

...and his guys!

Beto's Favorite!

The girls!

These girls looked amazing!

I always love these last few moments between

dads and daughters before he gives her away.

THE KISS!

LOVE IT!

Gosh, love this one too!

This one might be my fav - love the little kick on the train.

so happy

hott - love it!!

toasting...

Last shot of the night, and we LOVE it!!

Joel & Leslie, congratulations!! We wish you many, many years of happiness! Thanks so much for allowing us to capture your big day!

Leslie: Bridals

2008-12-08T19:22:00.009-06:00

I am so excited to finally post these images. Of course we didn't want Joel to see Leslie or her gown before the big day, so this session was under lock and key until now! Joel and Leslie were married on November 22nd and a few weeks before the wedding I got to hang out with Leslie, her mom, aunt, and one of her best friends for a rad bridal shoot at St. Ann's in Coppell. Leslie looked stunning and was ready to rock out this session. We had great weather and captured a ton of amazing images! Leslie chose a number of the images below to put on display at the reception.

Gosh, didn't I tell you... stunning!!

Leslie's enlargement displayed at the reception.

trying out something new, like?

Classic

A favorite

Love these gates!

Great doors and check out the detail on this veil...

one of Leslie's friends hand stitched the lace edge!

Another Favorite!!

This one makes me smile

our only problem... the wind + a veil that wanted to fly away.

Leslie, you are gorgeous. Thanks for workin it out!!

My parents are so cute!

2008-12-03T21:30:00.006-06:00

Last week my parents came down for Thanksgiving and picked up Alicia and Alfred on the way. We had such a blast being together cooking, laughing, playing wii... I love my family! My Mom's only request was that I take some pics of her and my Dad for their Christmas card. I promised that I wouldn't blog her choice photo until the cards were sent out, but here are some great shots of the two of them!

I want to look this good when I'm . . . older . . . haha!

Those dang son-in-laws are OUT OF CONTROL, seriously!

Yes, they do kiss... ALL the time!

nice

I love you two so much! Thanks for coming to visit!!!

Widmer Family

2008-11-29T12:00:00.000-06:00

Matthew and Jessica Widmer, also friends of the Cooley's and Moshell's, met up with us at the Arboretum for a fun-filled family session. Avery was so sweet, dainty, and cute in her pink bow!! It sure was chilly and windy, but we managed to get some great shots!

Cheerios saved the day!

Love it!

Singing with Avery!

Beautiful family

Moshell Family

2008-11-28T20:20:00.006-06:00

We met the Moshell's for the first time a couple weekends ago at the Dallas Arboretum. Ross and Ashley are friends of the Cooley's and were excited to get holiday pictures taken with their energetic 19 month old. We were so glad grandpa and grandma were in town to make Luke laugh!

Gorgeous light!!

Love that giggle!

The Dess Family

2008-11-26T23:50:00.005-06:00

I was so excited when Chelle contacted me a few weeks ago to schedule another session. You might remember them from last May. I absolutely love this family and could not wait for their session!! Let me just say that Grant and Chelle are amazing parents. These two are so sweet and patient and would do anything to get Emmy to smile. Emmy is such a happy baby that the smiles kept coming... I love her giggle! We had a great morning, even if it was 40 degrees. Thanks for letting me capture some great family moments in celebration of Emmy's first birthday.

Jacob & Christal Engaged * part two

2008-11-20T21:23:00.006-06:00

Part two for this amazing couple : Addison, Texas.

love it!

Favorite!

Beto and I have been working together, which I love, love, LOVE!!

+ there are two different views to each shot...

the photo above is his view, the one below is mine.

you two are so stinkin cute!!

Work it out!!

Beto's favorite!

Christal is so giggly! Say the word laugh and she can't keep it in!

Love you guys!!

Three Girls!!

2008-11-17T20:22:00.007-06:00

Last Saturday I got to hang out with three really fun girls, sisters! When Meaghan contacted me a couple months ago to take photos of her and her sisters, I couldn't resist being one of three myself. We had a great time in Dallas finding great spots and making dogs bark with our laughter. Meaghan, Mackensie, and Mallory... Anytime!!

Rockin it from the beginning!

It was so sweet how much Mallory adored her big sisters.

Love it!

Meaghan & Mackensie

This last shot was taken by my sister-in-law, Ceci!

Thanks for coming out and second shooting!!

The real deal...

2008-11-08T00:12:00.005-06:00

yummy, golden light makes me this happy....

haha - why do we jump with our mouths wide open?!?

Who: Beto is becoming quite the photog!

What: Hanging out with the fam.

Where: Ft. Worth Botanical Gardens

When: 2 weeks ago

Why: cuz we're that cool :)

Jacob & Christal Engaged * part one

2008-10-28T20:01:00.009-06:00

Jacob & Christal have been together as long as I have known them, six years! We all met in 2002 while attending CFNI. Jacob and Christal are worship leaders and were on praise band with Beto at school. The three of them even went on a mission trip to Brazil the summer Beto and I graduated. I love the story when Jacob first told Christal he was interested in her... he was so nervous, got it all out, and then burried his face in his hands. Christal took it all in, but didn't respond. Jacob took it as though she was uninterested. In a later conversation she told him it was just that she didn't normally tell boys if she liked them... Somehow it all seemed to work out and six years later I don't think she had a problem saying YES as soon as Jacob popped the big question!!

Jacob & Christal - we are thrilled that you are finally engaged and can't wait for your January wedding. It is going to be at the Dallas Arboretum and will be fabulous!

Summer Memory

2008-10-11T19:23:00.004-06:00

Just a quick post to say hi! This is a photo my dad took of us on the boardwalk in Grand Haven. :)

A New Look!!

2008-10-07T22:01:00.009-06:00

No, it's not a haircut... although this feels just about as good as a fabulous new do!! I am so excited to announce the new logo and branding for Lindsey Joy Photography! I am totally stoked to finally having an official logo! Coming from a design background, I had a million ideas swimming in my head about what I wanted, or thought I wanted. It took the help of designer Sarah Pead of Revel Design to turn my thoughts into reality! At my sister Alicia's wedding this August Sarah and I connected, and I knew she would be perfect for this project. Her style was just what I was looking for. After a few weeks, countless emails, and a few phone calls I am so happy to share with you my new brand!

The new logo has been added to a new splash page on my website, as well as the header here on the blog. A consistent look & feel is something I have waited a long time for. Needless to say, I am over-the-top trilled! Next step, business cards!

I would love to hear some feedback, so please leave me some love in the comments section!!

Kendra, Tony, and Seth

2008-09-14T19:42:00.008-06:00

Last weekend I got to hang out with the Trevinos! We met up at the park, and it was the perfect night to be outside. We lucked out with some yummy golden light. It was a blast to capture this family in action!!

love me some flare!!

Just for Kendra!!

Father & son, love it!

look at that face!

a favorite

Cowboys fans!!

FAVORITE!!!

McCauley & Brittni are Married!

2008-08-30T15:11:00.006-06:00

Brittni & McCauley have known each other their whole lives and naturally grew to love each other. Though they lived on opposite sides of the state of Texas, the Lord had plans to bring them together. While Brittni was just a girl McCauley came to live with the Cash family during college. Brit & Mac became close like brother and sister. When McCauley moved back home they stayed in touch like best friends would. Soon their friendship turned to romance and it wasn't long before McCauley popped the question! These two were beyond happy to be wed on August the ninth. It was a beautiful summer day!

Congratulations McCauley & Brittni! We wish you many, many years of happiness.

Brit's Flowers

Getting Ready

Stunning!

First Sight!!!

I love the way this group was arranged for the ceremony!

The Girls - BEAUTIFUL!

The Guys - AYKM?

Mom & Dad were so proud!

McCauley

Love This!

FAVORITE!

Details

Mr. & Mrs. McCauley Austin!!!

Alicia & Alfred Tied the Knot!

2008-08-19T22:40:00.012-06:00

Alicia and Alfred casually met in East Texas almost five years ago. They both moved from opposite sides of the state of Michigan to take part in a one year, super-intense internship. Teen Mania's Honor Academy brought these two together. Alicia landed the job as an assistant to the director while Alfred worked grounds in the hot Texas sun. Quite frequently, Alicia would babysit the director's three children... Alfred just happened to be working around the yard. I remember Alicia saying to me over the phone, "there's this guy..." With a strict no dating policy and a desire to stay another year, Alicia would have to wait not one but two years before she learned of Alfred's love. Alicia had a secret crush and at this point... Alf was clueless. Finally, in 2005 it became official for these two and they began dating. They embarked on a long-distance relationship, first while Alicia stayed a third year in TX and Alfred moved home to MI. One year later Alicia moved to MI and Alfred moved to Chicago on a baseball scholarship. The distance was hard, but the love between them grew more and more -- in the fall of 2007 Alfred finally asked the question Alicia had been longing to hear!!! We were overjoyed to share in their love as they exchanged vows on the second of August 2008!

I am so proud of my little sister! Alicia, you really found an amazing guy. The Lord has brought the two of you together and will bless your new covenant with Him. Your purity before the Lord has been an encouragement to witness. Saving your first kiss for your wedding day is so special. May the Lord bless you with many years of love and kisses to come! We love you!!!!

Get ready for a long post....

Getting ready - with old friends Joy & Jub.

Joy is amazing!

Mom zipping up the dress!

The Dress!!

The flowers were amazing!

the rings

Stunning, Alicia!

My Dad and I shared the photo responsibility -- Matron of Honor duties call.

This was a FUN wedding party!!

Alright guys - GQ!

Aunt Sharon made this fabulous cake!

First dance.

After the reception Alicia, Alfred, Beto, and I went downtown G.R. for some more relaxed portraits of the bride and groom.

In the elevator at the JW!

FAVORITE!

so cute

I love the way she is holding her dress her - so Lee - just like when she was little!

Such a fun day/weekend! Thanks for having us be a part of your special day!

Alfred & Alicia e-session

2008-08-12T10:00:00.001-06:00

My little sissy got married on August 2nd!!! She married a great guy -- they compliment each other perfectly. I love how he is able to get her to relax and goof around. Together they are a ball of energy and are constantly laughing. It was seriously work to get Alf to keep a straight face! Since we live on opposite ends of the country, I wasn't able to shoot their engagements until 2 days before the BIG DAY! Beto and I arrived in Grand Rapids, MI late Wednesday night, and I woke up Thursday morning to scout out downtown with these two. Alicia's best friend Lacy came along... together the four of us had a blast!

Thanks for a super fun morning in the midst of the crazy wedding week! I love you two!!!

Lee you're so cute!!

Adorable!

AYKM??? HOTT!

One of my favs - just love this!

Laughing all day...

Wanting to smooch... but waiting until their wedding day!

We stumbled on this great old truck - love it!

Another fav! Very modelesque!

Can anyone see this as a huge canvas?

I love your jeans!!!

Brittni -- Bridals

2008-08-11T22:31:00.003-06:00

Bridal portraits, a southern tradition. Being from Michigan, I had never heard of taking bridal portraits before the wedding day until I moved down here. Girls get their hair, makeup, and nails done... and then the dress and flowers!!! The great thing about this session is that it removes the stress of the wedding day and the bride can relax and have fun. Many brides display these portraits at the wedding/reception.

Brittni and I met out in Southlake along with her parents and some girlfriends for her bridal shoot. Britt worked it out and got some amazing images for her wedding day. I have been saving them so that McCauley didn't get a glimpse before the big day. Their wedding blog is coming soon - so stay tuned!

Stout Family

2008-08-07T08:00:00.001-06:00

Camryn came along for Mom & Dad's e-session! OMG talk about a little sweetie... this little one was quiet and did great walking around uptown in the heat. She rode along in her stroller and watched Mom & Dad get their pictures taken. Rachel & Aaron, you are so blessed to have such a good first baby. Rachel said Camryn has been a pretty easy baby and slept through the night early on -- I hope I am as lucky some day! Here are a few family shots!

Aaron & Rachel e-session

2008-08-06T08:00:00.002-06:00

Uptown on McKinney - Wow! This was a super fun session with Aaron & Rachel. I met Rachel via email a few weeks ago as we began writing back and forth about their up-coming wedding ceremony this November. Aaron & Rachel were married last November and are planning their formal ceremony to celebrate with friends and family for their one year anniversary. Rachel is so sweet and I could not wait to meet her in person. It was a hot Saturday morning here in TX - but these two worked it out! Their daughter Camryn came along and I will post some family photos later this week.

Rachel, I know you've been waiting for these - enjoy!

Are you kidding me?

Rachel, you're gorgeous!

A little vintage flair...

Love the lines.

Favorite!

These 2 are so in love!!!

Thanks for a fun morning Aaron & Rachel - I can't wait for your wedding this November! It's going to be amazing!!!

Summer

2008-08-05T19:53:00.007-06:00

Time to get back to regularly scheduled blogging... summer has been crazy and this blog has suffered. I promise to get to work on fixing this thing up!

Here's what's coming...

1. Aaron & Rachel e-session

2. Stout Family Photos

3. Alfred & Alicia e-session

4. Alfred & Alicia wedding

5. Brittni's Bridals

* Beto & Linds vacation photos!

And... what's a photoblog without a photo? Here is a sneakpeek at Alicia & Alfred's wedding this past weekend in Grand Rapids, MI!

Chino & Susy. . . The Wedding

2008-06-23T21:06:00.008-06:00

Susy and Chino have known each other for years... never dreaming they would one day marry. Their older siblings were on the same water polo team in high school, and no one could have guessed that these two families would be intertwined forever. Less than three years ago Susy and Chino's lives crossed paths once again, this time never to part. Chino swept Susy off her feet and quickly sealed the deal with a surprise proposal. With over a year to plan Susy was ready for her big day. She planned every detail - down to the unique ceremony music and custom bridesmaid dresses - it was all so Susy. The day was classy yet fun and relaxed. What a beautiful outdoor wedding!!!

Congrats to the Bride and Groom, we love you both and wish you many years of love and happiness... and lots of kiddos! Chino, welcome to the fam - it's been fun getting to know you! Your love for Susy is so evident. We are so happy for you, Sus, he's a keeper!!!

Susy has more shoes than anyone I know... these were fabulous!

Pearls - something new, a gift from Chino!

Stunning!

Mr. & Mrs. Castillo!

sisters

Favorite!

You're so RAD!

2008-06-17T20:31:00.006-06:00

I am a big fan of the Boutwell's Totally Rad Actions and was super stoked to find out they were releasing an entirely new set!!! These actions are genius! Doug Boutwell is brilliant. If you haven't checked them out, head on over and pick up TRA2 - the Revenge!

Here is a shot of Joel & Leslie I did using BAMF (B&W) + Grandma's Tap Shoes + Claire-ify + a little Dirty Lovin. There is plenty more where this came from!!!

I love Lucy.

2008-06-16T20:55:00.001-06:00

Joel+Leslie Engaged!

2008-06-10T15:30:00.008-06:00

Three years ago Beto had just graduated with his bachelor's degree in business and started working at Guidestone. We were in the middle of planning our own wedding and were so excited that he found such a good job. Starting a new job meant three months of training, yikes! In Beto's training group was none other than Joel McDowell. Joel is an easy-going, hockey-loving, make-you-crack-up-laughing kind of guy. I got to know Joel through all the training-days stories Beto would tell as well as hanging out a couple of times. Recently, when I heard that Joel had found the love of his life I was excited to meet her! These two are a perfect pair! In just one evening I could see how in love they were. Leslie is beautiful and Joel adores her!

Joel & Leslie - thanks for a fun evening in Ft. Worth. Another hot night, thank goodness we finally found the water gardens! Congratulations on your engagement! We wish you many years of joy and happiness!!!

McCauley+Brittni Engaged!

2008-06-03T21:49:00.004-06:00

These photos make me smile! Brittni and McCauley are so in love and you can see it all over these pictures. They are ready for their August wedding and to finally live in the same city. These two have been doing the long distance thing... living on their cell phones... but in a few short weeks will be man and wife!

McCauley & Britt, thanks for a fun morning in Uptown and for braving the hot temps. I am so glad to have finally met you, and I can't wait to be a part of your wedding day!!!

Favorite!

Brittni's Mom, Felicia thought of bringing this bouquet of roses - so perfect!

Love this one - so sweet!

Everyone Meet Lucy!

2008-06-02T10:00:00.000-06:00

Our new baby kitten! She is about 5 weeks old and we got her yesterday - isn't she cute!

She loves my flipflops - well loves to chew on them!

Itty bitty baby.

She climbed right up on my shoulder and fell asleep.

Afternoon Tea, a Sweet Treat!!!

2008-06-01T14:44:00.005-06:00

Let me just start out by saying I have the coolest clients ever! Last week Mary treated me to Afternoon Tea at the Adolphus Hotel in Downtown Dallas. She was able to get a reservation for Saturday, but she was going to be out of town... so she sent me with her sister Bethany. We had such a good time! We got to choose three teas from a list of 15. I wanted to try them all! We ended up choosing Himalayan Peak Darjeeling, Orange Jasmine, and Rainforest Mate. I loved them all - Bethany, not so much. We started with the Darjeeling which was paired with traditional English tea-time sandwiches. Next came the Orange tea served with a scone, whipped butter, and jam. Finally, we drank the Rainforest Mate accompanied by dessert. Bethany and I stayed and chatted for three hours. It was such a fun, girly afternoon. Thanks Mary!!! We will have to go again when you are free. I loved afternoon tea!!!

The Dess Family

2008-05-27T20:39:00.007-06:00

Sunday afternoon Beto and I met up with Grant, Chelle, and their, cute-as-a-button, daughter, Emory. It was super hot outside, but Emory was as sweet and smiley as can be... especially with a little extra help from the prop guy, Beto! Emory was so cute with her glow worm. Beto would bring it up close to her, pull it away, and Emory would give the biggest smiles. She is so cute!!! Thanks Grant and Chelle for a fun afternoon at the park!

I love these shots of Daddy & daughter!

So sweet!

What a good lookin' family.

Love Emmy's smile - thanks glow worm!

Chelle - are you kidding me... love this one!

Proud parents - there is so much joy in this family!

Look at those eyes!!!

Sam & Vero Tied the Knot

2008-05-22T09:00:00.005-06:00

Sam and Veronica met less than two years ago - neither looking for love... but isn't love funny that way? The Lord caused their paths to cross and in doing so awakened an unexpected but ever so beautiful romance. This weekend was a perfect celebration of the love the Lord put in their hearts for one another. A rock star and his beautiful bride promised forever in the company of close friends and family. What a joy to take part in - to capture their love!

Sam and Vero - we are so so so happy for you! Thank you for allowing us to share in your joy! We know that the Lord has brought you together, and we pray that he will shower you with the richest of blessing. We love you!

The beautiful bride!

Sister and Matron of Honor helping with the finishing touches.

At last!

These two couldn't keep from smiling all day!

The wedding was held at the Claremont Women's Club,
a historic house with a private garden. BEAUTIFUL!

Mr. & Mrs. Moreno

I love the light in these two pictures!

Gotta love a little sun flare!

The beautiful bride and her groom - congratulations!

Sam & Vero e-session

2008-05-21T21:00:00.000-06:00

Where do I begin? Sam - we love you! Sam and Beto are cousins - he was the best man in our wedding... and he is just about the coolest cousin ever! Sam lives in LA and met a beautiful girl named Veronica. Sam and Vero fell in love, and we flew to LA to celebrate their wedding! What a fun week! It started off with weather in the low 60s and ended up over 100 on their wedding day. These photos were taken mid-week during Vero's lunch hour. Thanks for skipping lunch to hang out, Vero! We loved being able to spend lots of time with you this past week. Your love for one another is very evident. Thanks for letting us be a part of this exciting time in your lives!!!

Pasadena

2008-05-17T01:25:00.004-06:00

On Wednesday Beto's cousin Ana took us to our favorite bakery in Glendale, Porto's! We love going to Porto's every time we visit family here in LA... the Tres Leches is to die for! I have been craving it since we bought our plane tickets in March. :) We decided to go for lunch and take plenty home to last us the weekend. On the way back home Ana took us to old town Pasadena. We walked around the cute downtown area and she borrowed my camera and snagged some super-cute shots of us. Thanks Ana!!! We had such a fun day!

Pismo Beach, CA

2008-05-13T22:06:00.002-06:00

On Saturday Beto and I drove up to Pismo Beach to meet up with Tine and Drew! Such a fun day!!! Here are a couple of photos - more to come later... I love vacation!

Dennis+Ivy Engaged!

2008-05-07T08:00:00.004-06:00

Wow - lots going on around here! Where to begin... about two weeks ago my computer crashed.... ahhhh, I know!!! It was working just fine the night before... and the next morning - gone, everything gone! My only relief is the fact I had backed up one week prior... however, I still lost two sessions (trust me, I've learned my lesson), saved emails, downloaded fonts, certain programs... you never realize how much you rely on a machine until it is gone. So off to the Apple Store we went. We upgraded our Macs to Leopard and bought a time capsule so hopefully (cross your fingers) nothing will be lost again! My laptop is back up and running - new hard drive + upgraded memory... it's like brand new!

The only good thing about losing a session is getting to hang out with Dennis and Ivy again. These two are great!!! Dennis and Ivy are from Houston, but are currently attending school in Denton at UNT. They drove down to Dallas for both of our sessions. You can really feel the love between them in these photos. There were so many good ones it was hard to decide what to blog.

Dennis & Ivy - thanks for driving to Dallas twice. Beto and I really enjoyed getting to know you - we had a blast! We hope you enjoy this sneakpeek!

Love these - Dennis was posing the whole time... haha!

FAVORITE!

Sean+Laura are getting married!

2008-04-18T21:13:00.008-06:00

About Me : for you mom

2008-04-17T16:02:00.003-06:00

no i wasn't taged...haha - my mom loves blogging so this is for her.
check back tonight for an engagement session post.

What was I doing 5 years ago?
graduating from CFNI, working at American Airlines Center, and dating Beto.

Five things on my to-do list today:
1. stay awake
2. make my bed
3. go to the health food store for some Yogi Tea
4. work on my new website
(everyone get excited there are new thing brewing over here!)
5. RELAX!

Five snacks i love:
1. peanut butter m&ms
2. fruit salad - especially this time of year
3. kettle cooked sea salt and vinegar chips
4. chocolate chip cookies
5. anything homemade and sweet - i love to bake!

Five things i would do if i were a billionaire:
1. buy my parents and sisters (each) a house
2. move to spain or mexico for a few months:
live the culture, love people, and perfect my spanish
3. fund the much needed renovations at my church
4. support missions endeavors - right now - specifically mary & andrew
5. give and make dreams come true

Five bad habits I have:
1. saying 'yes' when I need to say 'no'
2. biting my nails (thought I had gotten over that one, apparently not, must be stressed)
3. having too many e-conversations rather than a real phone call or cup of coffee
4. not cleaning my bathroom as often as I should
5. wanting to stay in bed longer than I should

Five places i have lived:
1. Hudsonville, MI (3 houses)
2. Dallas, TX (5 apartments and 1 house)
3.
4.
5. sorry people, my life is not that interesting

Five jobs i've had:
1. Graphic Artist for a local newspaper
2. Suite Attendant @ the AAC
3. Server at Palomino
4. Executive Assistant for KFI
5. Photographer

If you're into tagging and have some free time today, be my guest.

No pressure.

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edit : last night blogger was having some issues. After multiple attempts at uploading the promised e-session, I finally called it a night. Hopefully, it will work tonight.

Texture: Before & After

2008-04-12T17:00:00.002-06:00

I love spring!!! There is no better time of year in Dallas. Everything is green, the temperature is a perfect 70, people are outside, and the sun is shining... it's drive with the windows down weather - it just doesn't get any better! I am going to soak up all this sun and mild temps. before the 100 degree Texas summer hits.

Last weekend was no exception - a group of local photographers got together down in Deep Ellum to shoot and network. What fun! Due to some last minute schedule changes only three of us were able to make it. Paul (needs a blog!), Jenae, and I went to CFNI together and it was great to reconnect and catch up. We also had the privilege of meeting and photographing Sean and Laura. What a fun couple! Here is a sneakpeek of our shoot last week - a little before and after texture action!!! The first shot was processed in photoshop and the second has some Lindsey lovin'!!!!

Mary is Graduating!!!

2008-04-10T19:27:00.004-06:00

Mary: Sneakpeek

2008-04-07T20:25:00.004-06:00

Wow - five years ago... that sounds like a long time... It was the winter of 2003 when Beto and I started dating. We met at CFNI and since I wasn't from Dallas (and didn't have a car), I went to church with him and his family on Sundays. Beto was the youth leader at the time, so when I had a night off from American Airlines Center I went to youth group with him on Wednesday nights as well. Back then the group was small and one of the faithful few was none other than Mary Shay! Seems like such a long time ago that Beto was teaching Mary and her BFF Jenn how to play guitar....
All this time later Mary has graduated from HS, CFNI + 3rd year, and is now about to graduate with her bachelors degree from DBU!!! Five years and lots of schooling later - here is a sneakpeek at our night with Mary!!

Textures: Part 2

2008-04-03T22:06:00.005-06:00

You can find the original here.

I LOVE TEXTURES!!! They make me want to buy huge canvases! I love the rustic feel this texture gives. Whitney rocked out this photo shoot and she is smokin' hott in this photo!!!

Playing with Textures

2008-03-30T20:16:00.004-06:00

When I realized I had not changed my profile picture since I started this blog, I asked Beto to take some new pictures of me. There is this old railroad bridge I had been wanting to check out for some time - and we finally went!!! It was a blast just the two of us! It was such an eye opening experience for me, because I finally had the chance to be the other side of the lens. Ever since that afternoon my approach to directing my clients has changed. The candid idea is great -- but there has to be some directing involved. Without it you feel awkward and uncomfortable.... direction is a good thing!

This is my favorite image Beto captured that day! I will post the rest later this week. The first image is my original post processed image - the second is a little experiment with textures. It isn't a dramatic difference, but I think it adds some character. If I was interested in having a huge picture of my face on my wall - it think it would make a sweet canvas!

What do you think???

Whitney: Anytime

2008-03-27T23:00:00.000-06:00

Whitney - I hope you love these pics as much as I do!!! You are a great model! Thanks for coming last minute to catch the sun before it set. It was a fun and interesting adventure. We will have to do it again soon! Love ya!!!

Check Out Our Piano!!!!!!!!!

2008-03-26T13:46:00.003-06:00

Today is Beto's day off and on his list of To Do's was to bring home a piano.

As you can see Mission: ABORTED!

Beto is the kind of musician I envy -- with little or no training he can pick up an instrument and feel his way through the keys/strings to play or write a beautiful song. When I first met him he was taking a semester of piano lessons. Just a few classes to learn the basic cords and he was on his way. Having a piano in our home has ever since been a dream of his. Every time we go home to Michigan he sits and plays my mom's (horribly out of tune) piano wishing he had one of his own. When I was in elementary school I took about four years of piano lessons and have also loved this instrument. I think it would have been so fun for us to learn and play together.... but I guess that won't be happening quite yet!!!

At least we got a good laugh out of this one - hopefully we will get a piano all the way home one day!!!

PHOTO: Sent from Beto's iPhone.

Sneakpeek

2008-03-25T21:40:00.011-06:00

Tonight I got to hang out with Whitney for a bit.
We drove down the street from her house heading toward a field to catch some warm, yummy light before sunset!
Less than a block away we happened upon this old barn.
Forget the field - it can wait!
This abandoned barn was calling our name and we just had to hop the fence!!!
Here is a sneak-peek at today's find - enjoy!

Happy Easter!!!

2008-03-24T12:00:00.000-06:00

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter. We sure did!! On Saturday we spent the afternoon with some friends - the Fishers - for fajitas and an Easter egg hunt. It was a beautiful day in Texas - 70s and sunny. I got sun burnt while sitting by the pool!

Our Easter Sunday started out with serving a pancake breakfast for our church. My sister-in-law planned it, and it went really well for a sort of last minute thing. I think we started talking about it less than a month ago!

We then, of course, had our church service. For those of you that don't know - Beto is the worship leader at our church (I'd share the link, but our website is under construction). He even wore a suit and tie yesterday!!! I don't know what I was thinking - probably too busy, but we didn't take a single picture.

After church was finished we rushed home to get all the food I had made, changed into comfy clothes, and headed over to Aaron and Ceci's for lunch. We had a really nice dinner... ham, chicken, plenty of yummy sides, and a chocolate Pecan pie a la mode for dessert! We played cards for a while and finally went home around 5pm. A Long, but really fun day!

Our weekend was filled with a lot of running around with things to do....and we are TIRED. When the alarm went off at 6am this morning... neither of us wanted to get up! I think it will be early to bed tonight. :)

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend with friends and family!
(sorry for the lack of pictures in this post.)

Linds

Jeremy: Next Top Model

2008-03-21T10:00:00.000-06:00

I know, I know soooo cheesy, but this shoot totally felt like America's Next Top Model *Men*!!! Jeremy = PRO! My job made easy. Working with a MODEL - Are You Kidding Me??? OMG!

Jeremy recently moved from 'Big D' to the 'Big Apple' to pursue his modeling career. On a weekend trip back home we squeezed in a shoot in Victory Park. It was so difficult to narrow down the shots to include - he looks amazing in ALL of them! Better watch out - this boy is gonna be famous!!!

Best of luck to you, Jeremy. Give me a shout out when you make it big!!!

FAVORITE!!!

Chris+Mandi are Getting Married!!!

2008-03-20T20:58:00.005-06:00

What a fun Saturday with these two lovebirds!!! A couple of weekends ago Beto and I drove to Plano to meet up with Chris and Mandi for their engagement shoot. The day before north Texas experienced a short lived winter wonderland - up to six inches of snow in some places. The best part was... it was gone by noon! "Winter Blast" one night and 70 by noon the next day... well, I'm not sure it was that warm... but still... CRAZY!!! Anyway - in Plano it must have stayed just cold enough because snow was still lining the streets in places. We were chilly to say the least. Mandi was a trooper out there in her RED DRESS! By the end of the shoot my fingers were numb and we were all ready to head inside. We managed to get some great shots inside the Angelica theater.

Chris & Mandi - thanks for braving the chilly weather, we had a blast!!! Congrats on your engagement and we wish you many years of happiness!

two months later....

2008-03-20T09:00:00.005-06:00

Haha - OMG I have been so bad with this blog.
Mid-March resolution = blog more!
I have three photo posts that I will have up in the next day or two so make sure you come back and check them out!

So... what have I been up to in 2008?
Work, work, and more work. I think I am still adjusting to this whole 40 hour work week + daily traffic stuff. I am so tired by the time I get home. Oh, speaking of home - Beto and I are finally decorating our house. It is starting to look so cute. I love it! We finally have photos, mirrors, and an uber cute clock on our walls! (note to self - blog cute house pics.) We are also super stoked about our trip to LA and SF in May!!! We are flying out for Sam and Veronica's wedding - my very first wedding (to photograph) and I can't wait! The weekend before their wedding we are headed up to San Francisco to visit some good friends and do a photo shoot there as well!

New name opinion poll: I am leaning toward changing the name of my business to Lindsey Joy. The name Lindsey J Moreno Photography was used initially for a class I took at DBU, but I really want something less traditional and a lot more relaxed and fresh. Any thoughts, suggestions, or marketing tips??? Leave a comment - I'm all ears!

Thanks for checking in and I promise there will be some photos as soon I get home to upload them!!!

Linds

not so Baby Sister

2008-01-19T17:38:00.001-06:00

Last "session" from 2007! While my family was in town for Christmas we went to Waxahachie for lunch. It was freezing, but I had to grab a few shots of Jen. I tried to shield her from the wind by hiding in alleys - not much luck! It was so fun though. I left home for school when she was 12 and I was 17... I can't believe she is 19 and I am still so far away from home. I love you Jenna! You will always be my baby sister, no matter how old we get! Thanks for coming down here and hanging out for a few days - it was the best! Click the photos to see them larger. :)

Christmas in January?

2008-01-12T12:16:00.001-06:00

Merry Christmas! hehe - only a few weeks late. :)

We had a wonderful time with my family in town. My Dad, Mom, and Jenna drove in the Saturday before Christmas, Alicia and Alfred stayed in Michigan with his family. :( They were missed. Beto and I really enjoyed the five days with my family. We only get a few weeks a year together and are glad for any extra time! We went out to eat, shopping, did a photo shoot for Jenna, went to a Christmas eve candlelight service, made tamales (a Mexican tradition), talked, laughed, and laughed some more!!! I just love having my family here. It was a great first Christmas in our new house. Here are a few pictures of our decorations.

This was our Christmas card this year - I had made it as a template for my clients and ran out of time to design something different. We took the picture this past summer in LA.

I hope you enjoyed a little taste of a Moreno Christmas in the middle of January. :)

Catch up with the Massas

2008-01-06T16:50:00.001-06:00

I am finally back to blogland after a month long break. Things were pretty crazy with starting a new job + holiday sessions + Christmas festivities and family in town... my poor little blog got neglected. So here is a holiday session I did for Beto's sister Ceci, her husband Aaron, and their 8 month old son Vaughn. We walked around Cedar Hill's historic downtown and managed to get some sweet shots even though it was gray and rainy.

This year I designed holiday greeting cards for my clients - more to come on that! For now, here is the Massa's Christmas card.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! Happy 2008!!!

Uptown Girls

2007-12-06T22:05:00.000-06:00

Oh my gosh! This was such a fun shoot - first of all, it went from a rainy, cold weekend to warm and sunny (always a plus). Second, these beautiful girls were so fun to hang out with! Julie works with Beto and is good friends with my friend Tine so she decided it would be fun to do a roommates holiday shoot. Julie, Christin, and Kourtney live in Victory Park near the American Airlines Center so we walked around/toured what use to be the dirt parking lot I parked in everyday when working at the AAC. I cannot believe how much that area has changed in the last couple of years. Anyway, it was a really fun time, the weather was perfect, and I love the lighting! - Thanks for a fun Sunday afternoon!

The Ripleys

2007-11-27T21:02:00.001-06:00

Last weekend Beto and I went down to Waxahachie with his cousin Heather and her husband David. We had lunch at our favorite little cafe down there - The Doves Nest! After lunch we braved the rain and 38 degree weather to get some shots for the Ripley's holiday card. We were frozen, but we had a blast!!! Thanks for a fun afternoon David and Heather!

The Cooley's

2007-11-19T23:00:00.001-06:00

Last weekend Beto and I drove to North Dallas to do a session with his friend Matt from work. Beto and Matt have worked together at Guidestone for two and a half years. I was really excited to meet Matt's wife Kristi and their son Carson. What a sweet family! Matt and Kristi's love for Carson and sheer joy to be parents is evident in every photo! Thanks for letting us come up and hang out with you guys for the afternoon!

Laurene

2007-11-18T00:42:00.000-06:00

Last weekend I got to hang out with Laurene. She wanted to do a holiday session so we drove down to historic downtown Waxahachie. What a great place for a photo shoot! There are so many old buildings, cute doors, bold colors, and sweet looking brick walls. I will definitely be back! Thanks for a fun time Laurene! I hope you like your pics. :)

Breakfast anyone?

2007-11-17T12:25:00.001-06:00

Yum! Anything with chocolate chips has to be good!
Beto loves to go out for breakfast. There is this little greasy spoon walking distance from our house that he particularly loves. We go most Saturdays, however, this week we slept in past 10 and decided to make chocolate chip pancakes! I would much rather stay at home and eat in my pajamas... especially when chocolate is on the menu! Happy Weekend!

New Job!!!

2007-11-16T16:04:00.001-06:00

For those of you who do not already know... I got a new job!!! As of Monday the 26th I will be an employee with Korn/Ferry International! I loved going to school and waiting tables during that time, but I cannot wait to begin this new season of life. Today, when I got home from work I found these flowers and chocolates on my doorstep. As I went through the list of who they could be from... Beto, Mom & Dad, Grandma... I never imagined that they would be from Korn/Ferry! What a great surprise! Aren't these flowers stunning! I have never felt so welcomed by any job before. I am excited to jump in and work along with this amazing team! Thanks to everyone who has been praying that I would find the perfect job -- I am confident I did!

Click to view a larger version of each image.

Pretty Hailey

2007-11-11T21:39:00.000-06:00

This weekend I shot these images of Hailey. What a sweetie! She was teething... and not too interested in having her pictures taken. It took 5 of us making all kinds of funny noises to get her to smile. She was happy when everything was over and she got to eat and sleep all the way home. I can't blame her, what a trooper! Michelle, thanks for coming all the way down here. You have a beautiful daughter!!!

Anniversary Flowers

2007-10-31T14:19:00.001-06:00

The past two days I have been home sick with a cold, and I realized that this blog needed some updating. Here are a couple of pictures of my anniversary flowers. Beto and I celebrated our second anniversary on the 8th. When I woke up that morning these two-dozen red and pink roses were waiting on the kitchen counter with lots of chocolate! We also celebrated with at late lunch a cheesecake factory. These roses were soooo beautiful!!!

They make me smile...

2007-10-11T22:04:00.000-06:00

... pretty much the coolest parents ever!
Missing you today.

TR Favorites

2007-09-25T21:54:00.001-06:00

Here are my favorites where you can actually see them. :)

Click on images to see them larger.

Transistor Radio

2007-09-24T16:06:00.000-06:00

This weekend we had a blast hanging out with Transistor Radio! Beto and I drove down to Waco on Friday night to surprise Sam (Beto's cousin) and the band. After the show we drove around looking for grease for their bus... it was converted to run on vegetable oil as well as diesel... they go around to chinese and sushi restaurants in hopes of finding clean, used grease. Crazy! Saturday morning we made a huge breakfast for everyone and hung out until their show that night. These photos are from Saturday's show from Live at Mokah in Deep Ellum. Sunday morning they played an acoustic set at our church, and today they did a live interview on PowerFM, a local Christian rock station. We are so glad they came and crashed at our place!

our cute nephew!

2007-09-15T20:38:00.000-06:00

Vaughn is getting so big! He will be 5 months next weekend. We are loving this kid like crazy!!! Vaughn is so much fun, he is rolling over, smiling, and talking (baby talk) all the time. Being Aunt and Uncle is a fun job. :)

Sunny California

2007-09-12T20:48:00.001-06:00

I think I will be posting from this trip for a while. I love the way our photos turned out... I would love to live in Cali, even if it were only for the great scenery. Wow, what a fun state for photographers!

just us.

2007-09-08T21:20:00.001-06:00

Wow, I love this man!

More pics from California. Most of these Beto took... we just like the scenery. Lovin' the ocean!!! All the beach photos were taken at Santa Monica... so fun, too bad we didn't have bathing suits that day... 3 trips to CA and still haven't been swimming in the Pacific. We'll just have to plan another vacation out there :)

Sorry it took so long for an update... I have been trying to focus on finding a job. No direction yet. Not really sure what/where to look. I have my resume on Monster and I have been applying to random places downtown. I am looking for office work, nothing too exciting. Just something to pay the bills until this photography thing takes off. For those of you that read this blog... please pray that the Lord would give me some direction. It is hard to throw yourself into something you are not passionate about. I just want to know what He has for me in this season of life. Thanks, and happy weekend!

Big Bear Lake

2007-08-29T10:36:00.000-06:00

As soon as we unloaded our bags we went to check out the lake! It was beautiful and the sun felt so nice in the cool mountain air. These are just a few of the pictures we took during the reunion. Vaughn, my nephew, is four months old! This is his first vacation... I think we have captured just about every moment on camera. :) He is getting so big... he is talking (baby talk) all day and grabbing at his toes. What a little cutie!!!