**Sneak Peek** Jason's Senior Portraits

I want to thank Jason for being a wonderful sport for this photo shoot. I took a LOT of pictures. Sometimes I just get carried away...but it can be so much fun!

It was obvious, pretty fast, that Jason is a great guy. He has a good attitude about life and doesn't waste time complaining. I wish the best for him as he graduates and figures out what he's passionate about!







I can't decide if I like this one in color or black and white? Leave me a comment and tell me which one you like better...and why!

**Sneak Peek** Ambri's Baby Portraits {Odessa, Texas} {baby portraits}

I found myself "talking" to this sweet baby girl even while editing the pictures. I love how thoughtful she looked in some of these. I've decided I really like taking baby portraits.

Baby fever you say? I don't know what you're talking about...

Meet sweet little Ambri:

a Grandma's love

My Grandma died at the beginning of December. It still seems like she's at her little house in east Tennessee gardening, cooking and sewing. But she's not, she's in a better place-an eternally joyful place. My mom sent me this picture last week. She wrote a card with it that said:

"I love the way your Grandma is holding on to you in this picture. You can see she is proud of you, adores you, enjoys you. My mom was not a 'poser'-she was totally natural."

Five years ago this picture wouldn't have meant that much to me. I would have criticized the gray day and barren trees. I would have scoffed at my double chin and the fact that I look like my brother. But now, it stirs up so many emotions. It's a photograph that captures precious memories of my Grandma's love for me. It reminds me of the way she stood-her arms, her hands. I can almost hear her voice through the picture. I love that her sweet house is in the background.

I wonder what the day was like? I wonder what we talked about? I wonder if I ate one of her biscuits that cloudy day?

My favorite time of the year!

Maybe I'm jumping ahead here but I'm ready to declare that Spring has arrived. I know, I know, I'm probably going to get snapped back to reality when it freezes again (because I'm sure it will). But I'm loving this comfortable weather...and I'm even seeing some green sprouting up. Actually, our yard is covered in green weeds that are growing by the minute. My husband is about to mow our yard for the very first time (we just moved in).
In my opinion, Spring is the best time to take pictures. The air is cool, the scenery brightens up and people tend to just be in a great mood when the days are beautiful!

Can you believe that Easter is less than a month away? It's April 4th this year...for those of you who don't know. I love taking Easter and Senior portraits this time of the year. The colors are just beautiful...

Here are a few happy, "spring", shots for your viewing pleasure:

Jack, Joy and everyone else!

I'd like you to meet this GREAT family...there are a lot of them. What a delightful family they were...and are! This was by far the biggest group of people I've photographed at one time. It was a challenge but I enjoyed every moment. These are a few of my favorites from the session.

**Preview** Chance, Amber, Makaya and Haddon {Big Spring, TX} {Family Portraits}

A little preview to tide you over...

**Priscilla** {Maternity Portraits] {Odessa, TX} {Midland, TX}

I think I officially have a fascination with pregnant women. They absolutely glow! I used to think that's just something people say...but it's true. Maternity sessions might be my favorite photo shoots...for the time being at least.

Meet Priscilla. Do you see the glow? Priscilla had her baby girl about two weeks after these pictures. I got to meet little Ambri a week ago and she's precious. But, for now, enjoy these beautiful pictures of a soon-to-be new mom.
Which one is your favorite?