A new home

So, I have finally made the switch to my new website and blog. I am so excited about this move and can't wait to share it with everyone. So, head on over and check it out. Remember to update your bookmarks! 

Website: www.purewonderphotography.com

Blog: www.purewonderphotography.com/blog

happy...in a crunchy sorta

I'm a little on the edge for those who don't know me very well. By that I mean I am on the verge of being an uber-crunchy-granola type of person. However, there are a few things that keep me from going completely over the edge; my beloved gas guzzling SUV, my occasional need for a good Clorox wipe(gasp), and the desire to have my children dressed in some of the cutest 'unorganic' clothes. However, we do not use paper towels(at least for the most part), we recycle(which sometimes means a big stockpile in the garage), we use green cleaners(I even steam clean my tile), we eat organic food(except Ben and Jerry's), I cloth diaper, etc... These things make me happy. They give me that giddy feeling like you used to get with your high school crush. Anyways, I peered out my kitchen window today and saw this..

And that made me very happy

can you feel...

the love tonight...I am reminded of the Lion King song. Sweet engagement. Don't you just love that time in life? It reminds me of my own and it is so fun reliving those moments with couples who are experiencing it. Meet Jeff(Jefe is what I call him, he's kinda famous...you know?) and Emily(his lovely fiance). They are cute together and bless her for putting up with him! :)

Enough about that and on to the pictures. It was a scorcher out. Looks like I will be doing photo shoots starting even later now as the sun just doesn't want to go down. I hope you enjoy your preview!

itty bitty

I really think my mouth dropped open when I saw this itty bitty guy. Just over a week old and he was just so tiny. Maybe it's because I have big babies, because that extra 2 or 3 pounds really does seem to make a difference. Man was he precious. He just curled right up. He slept the entire time and the whole shoot only took an hour. I usually reserve a minimum of 2 for a newborn session with most lasting upwards of 3 hours. He was perfect. Moldable. Pliable. Just perfect. I hope you enjoy your peak...

so much cuteness

So sweet. So perfect. So much hair. So lovely. 

This little sweetie gave me a run for it at the beginning. Not cranky. Just awake. Happy. And awake. But, a little walking and rocking and I had a solid sleeper! Thanks Laurie for letting me do my thing! I sure hope you enjoy your sneak peak. It was hard to pick just a couple! 

(this one is for great grandma)

(Mom is an Aggie but I think Miss P is going the opposite direction!)

check it out!!!

www.momtog.com

I feel so honored! I have learned so much and can't wait to share my new skills with clients!

Believer

When you see this...

you can't help but become a believer. It is possible to be pregnant(and have already had one child) and have the most rockin stomach EVER! Really, I would go shirtless if my stomach looked anything like this! 
And lets not forget about the sweet soon to be big brother. Can't you tell he loves his mama?

Mandy, hope you enjoy your preview! 

My babes

I have been doing mentoring sessions through a wonderful photographer, Drew B. She also has an awesome website, www.momtog.com. It is geared towards mothers who love to take pictures of their little ones. She posts fantastic tips and tricks as well as other photography advice. Anyways, I feel like I have grown so much since starting my sessions with her. No matter who you are or what you do, there is always areas for improvement. I love getting feedback about my photos and areas/skills that I really need to work on. So, this weeks homework was to try shooting at sunset but shooting directly into the light. It is always hard to photograph your own kids let alone, a two year old. But, I bribed(not my baby just my son) and am pretty happy with the results! 

My daughter Teagen for her 3 month pictures!

My cutie-pie Eli 

Forgotten Love

I totally forgot how much I love doing pet photography. Thanks to the R family, I was reminded once again! Not only did they have the most loving dog ever but also the cutest little baby with the bluest eyes you have ever seen! He melted my heart with his pouty lip. I love pouty lips. No idea why but I think they are the cutest thing ever! Thank you so much for letting me photograph your beautiful family...I hope you enjoy!

Happy Friday

I have been with Carson since the beginning. Well, at least in the 'picture' sense. She has gotten so much bigger since our 3 month photo shoot! It has been fun to watch how the pictures have progressed and changed as her little personality has started to blossom. She has the chubbiest cheeks and the baldest head and is o-so cute. 

Lindsay, here is to making your Friday a little better and to make up for(at least a mere fraction of) covering me on my maternity leave! Maybe by the time she is two I will have made up for it! :)

Smokin

Hot! That is. What an awesome session. Can't you tell she is one rockin' momma! We had so much fun. I learned that photographing a willing adult is MUCH easier than a 'less than willing toddler'! It was definitely a fun change from what I am used to!  :)

Thanks Phyllis! I had so much fun. I hope you enjoy! There are many more to come!

Texas Heat

This will be the last photo shoot that I do at 10 in the morning. It was just plain hot. Brutal. Red cheeks all the way around.(hence all the black and white pictures!) We had fun though. We threw many rocks into the stream and ran all around. What a great family...and it doesn't help that they are so darn cute! Hope you enjoy!