Jaci | West Texas Senior Photos

Jaci put so much time and effort into planning her shoot. She painted (and found!) this pink bathtub (aaaaand her parents had to lift it in and out of their truck!), glittered a umbrella, and got balloons for this shoot. You see, I love to give input on styling shoots, but I try my best not to force my love for rainbows and glitter on my clients. So, if you see a shoot that is really styled like this one, it's either because my clients brought all the stuff or Michelle is there styling (with the clients permission). I pick the locations, posing, how to use the props and in this case, I made the decision to tape the balloons to the wall to make it a bit different than my usual "balloons blowing in the breeze" photo, but other than that... these really were Jaci's ideas. She brought the stuff, I figured out what to do with it. I love working with clients like this. It makes my job so much easier and really pulls out the best in both the photographer and client when BOTH are interested in really making the shoot amazing, and not being afraid of doing what it takes to make it happen. Thanks Jaci for being inspiring and brilliant!

I am still so in shock and so thankful for how amazingly well the Texas shoots came out. Every single one of my senior girls, like Jaci, went above and beyond to make their photos incredible. Way to go, guys. Way to go. I hope to have clients like yall for forever. Thank you!

Lexie L | Albany, Texas Senior Photos

Lexie is a gymnastics instructor in Albany and was able to hook us up with the amazing trampolines at her gym. Add some balloons and BAM, you've got the most creative way to use a gymnastic location. Her mom, sister and my assistant (love you Keegan!) blew up balloons while we took some headshots, and after the gym we headed out to their church for some more formal photos. Can I just take a minute to say that Lexie makes that sequin dress look freaking amazing?? Um, yeah, Lexie... I need that dress. One for me, and a couple for every photo shoot client I do from now on. Please and thank you. Lexie is sweet and hilarious. She's very joyful to be around. I really enjoyed her confidence and the feeling of friendship she gave me even just in the few hours of knowing her. You're wonderful, Lexie. 

Lexi H | Albany, Texas Senior Photos

Lexi, Lexi, Lexi. You're so great. We have the same rainbow boots and love glitter and paint and all that jazz, and I really love that. You are so photogenic. Thank you for choosing me to photograph you! 

Sabine | Austin, Texas Family Photos

This is one of the sweetest families on the planet. I had to cancel our original shoot date because I got very, very sick. I offered them a free mini-shoot to make up for it (who likes being canceled on?!) and they insisted on not only paying me full price, but also giving me a baby-carrier for my daughter. Which I happened to be in desperate need of. Clients like this make me so happy. Thank you so much, you guys. What a blessing it is to work with you.

1. Sabine is such a cool baby name. And Sabine herself is freaking adorable. 

2. Michelle is like, the cutest mom I have ever seen. So happy.

3. I love how playful the relationship is between a dad and his daughter. Wow.

4. I got to hold baby Sabine on my hip for the photo of just the two of them :) I loved it. And I'm kind of proud I can hold my camera and a baby at the same time. I feel like a super mom. 

5. I love my job.

Maggie | College Senior Photos

Have you read my friend Maggie's blog? It's fabulous. She is sassy and hilarious. Maggie is graduating Tech this fall with her Bachelors in ___. Maggie is one of my best friends. She was one of my bridesmaids (I'll never forget how she teared up so many times with Michelle on my wedding day. It made it that much more special.) and I shall love her forever and ever. She's also one of the most natural folks in front of the camera I've had the pleasure of working with. Enjoy! Proud of you, Mags!

Jo | Austin, Texas Senior Photos

Jo has a beautiful heart. She was my intern a few years ago and I am honored to have done her senior photos. She is so gloriously beautiful, fun, sweet and happy. She is radiant and confident. Thank you Jo, for being inspiring and uplifting to me. You're awesome.

Abbey | Albany, Texas Senior Photos

Wow, you guys. I am blown away by Abbey's beauty. Aren't you? She is graceful, sweet and calm. And she's resourceful! She brought all the props you see in the photos! She and her family called all around town to make this shoot happen, and I'm amazed. All the girls I photographed in Albany did stuff like this. Everyone thinks that I'm the creative one in the shoots, but let me tell you a secret, it's very little of me. I just encourage my clients to get creative and think "outside the box" and boy, do they! Way to go, Abbey!

Also, it was FREEZING during this shoot and she took it like a pro. Again, way to go Abbey!

I'd also like to add this little side note: Abbey's family, particularly her father, were very close to my grandfather, Kenneth Spurgin, or as I call him, Kendad. Before Kendad passed away from cancer, many friends and family drove him back and forth from Hospitals in Texas for cancer treatment. Abbey's father was one of them. During our shoot, we reminisced about Kendad. About how much we missed him, how funny he was, his strength and creativity... and our love for him. Our love. I have the honor every year of serving people from my hometown who first served me and my family years ago (excuse me while I cry at the computer). I cannot grasp the grace of God and how thankful I am that I am in some way able to bless this family with what God has given me. A circular blessing, if you will/ Thank you so much for hiring me, you dear sweet family. Thank you.