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    It's summertime! That means that my kids are all home full-time and it's HOT outside. As a result, I am limiting my sessions this summer to only a few...call for availability. It's time to play!

Katy :: Senior 2010 {Nacogdoches Senior Photographer}

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Meet Katy, Central Heights High School Senior 2010. Also known as the Valedictorian. And soon-to-be Texas A&M Aggie.

This was one of the most fun sessions ever. With one of the most fun and beautiful girls ever. We went all over Nacogdoches to capture her Senior session…but it was so worth it! We had a blast!!! Her mom, Meredith, told me that we truly captured her daughter. What a treasure!

I’m just gonna let the portraits speak for themselves…enjoy!

The quilt…made out of Katy’s Daddy’s ties. Speechless.

Katy, you are gorgeous not only on the outside, but even more importantly, you are beautiful on the inside. I’ve known you since you were about eight, and you have grown into a graceful young woman. You made a difference as a Senior at Central Heights High School…as I know you will as an Aggie next fall. Your Mom is so incredibly proud of you…and I know your Daddy is too. Thanks for letting me capture YOU!

XOXO.

Click play to view Katy’s entire session!

Vacation

Our family is enjoying some time away from Nacogdoches at the fabulous Kanakuk Family Kamp in Branson, MO. It’s really our favorite week of the year! More family pics and updates when we return…since I’m blogging from my phone! :-)

Here’s an iPhone pic of the pool. All of our kids have LOVED the water slides this year!

Jan and Marti. Just Because. {Nacogdoches Photographer}

When Jan’s husband contacted me this spring to ask if I would photograph his wife, my question to him was, “Of course, but don’t you want to be in them with her?”

“No, I just want a photograph of my wife.”

My heart melted. For a husband of many years to request a portrait of his wife just because…I couldn’t resist! We took advantage of a gorgeous yard in Nacogdoches and the blooming azaleas. Jan’s golden retriever, Marti,  joined in to help her feel a little more comfortable.

Mike, I hope you love the portraits of your wife. Just because.

Baby Annalise {East Texas Baby Photographer}

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Photographing babies…especially those who are brand new…is so much fun. I think the Momma of this baby would tell you that these images mean so much to her because Baby Annalise doesn’t look like this anymore…at least in size!

I drove to Houston just for this session, and despite the dark skies and rain, we got some great images of sweet (and sleepy) baby Annalise. Could you guess that her Momma was a dancer? Toe shoes and tutus galore…Enjoy!

Look at these lips!

My absolute favorite image…

Perfection.

Precious.

Oh…and I must mention that her Grandmother is a quilter. This quilt is a family heirloom…as are these images now!

Congrats on your new baby, Kristin & Davis! She is gorgeous!

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Mr. & Mrs. Diestelkamp {Nacogdoches Wedding Photography}

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You could tell it in her eyes…she didn’t really care about the details of the day as much as she just wanted to be married to the man of her dreams. Who would have ever thought that a Nacogdoches girl would meet a guy from Illinois in Florida and they would fall in love??!!!

The details were indeed gorgeous. But then again, so was the bride, both on the outside and inside. She was as calm as could be and oh so easy going!

Gorgeous. Blessed. A dreamy day.

They opted to see each other before the wedding ceremony in order to calm their nerves and have their own moment. You could tell by the look on his face that he adored her. Their excitement to see one another was touching.

The First Look allowed them to spend some time together…and then get some fabulous images. Their first family heirlooms.

Contentment.

The details were perfectly arranged by many loving family and friends. The love, sweat and tears were abundant. Definitely more sweat than tears!

The cheerleaders of their marriage…their closest family and friends…flew in from all over the country.

Even these boys from the North looked cool in the heat of the South.

Sassy.

Strong.

Fun.

Joyful.

The day may have been a bit hot, but the clear skies and gorgeous trees provided a backdrop that only God could create.

And her Daddy’s hand-cut pine logs provided the perfect centerpieces for the East Texas BBQ reception.

It wasn’t just about her though…architecture school for him is next.

She dreamed of having her wedding at her friends’ gorgeous home in the countryside. Dreams do come true.

Perfection.

His Dad did the honors of marrying them, yet it is their love for Jesus that will hold them together.

Honoring. Committing. Loving. Celebrating.

Finally…Mr. and Mrs.!

A little moment as husband and wife in the countryside. Even the cows couldn’t take their eyes off of them!

The End of an Amazing Day!

Kasey and Nate, thank you for allowing me the pleasure of capturing the first day of your marriage! It truly was an honor…and I’m so glad we’re now friends! Blessings to you in Chicago!

Be sure to leave your comments for Nate and Kasey below…I’m sure they’d love to read about your favorite memory of the day!

Special thanks to Kristina Provinsal of Visual Empathy Portrait Photography for assisting me on this wedding day!

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