For those of us who are still trying to convince ourselves that summer really isn’t over yet, it’s hard to start thinking about Christmas Cards, much less Senior Photos. But the time is now!

Christmas really will be here before we know it (Hobby Lobby always reminds me of this), and November 19 will be the last day I take family photos for Christmas Cards. So jump on it, folks!! This time of year, I offer Mini-sessions. Here’s the deal: You get a 30-minute session with 25 free Christmas Cards (your choice of about 15 different designs), all for $75.

Here are some samples from last year’s Cards.

And now, onto Seniors. You still have your summer tan, the grass is still green-ish, and the WIND is NOT blowing! I also won’t be taking many spring sessions, so you best ahead and book a session. Dooooo it.

Here are some samples of Senior Announcements.

Every year senior photos start up, I have the same thought… There is NO stinking way these girls are seniors in high school. I mean, it’s just not fair. I was so awkward – yes, even in high school. And Alexa, like many others I’ve met, are all with it and gorgeous and DO NOT look 17 or 18 years old. It’s a compliment, for sure, but I’m just sayin’!

Daley has been wanting to learn more about photography, so I thought, hey, why not make this fun experience for everyone! So she brought three of her friends along, and we had a little session full of laughter, sassyness, and frolicking. When a session includes frolicking, you know it’s gonna be good :)

We started out at the Watson Building.

here’s the sassyness I was talking about!

such beautiful girls

what better way to end a session with frolicking?!

Now I can say that I’ve started a session before 7 a.m. Wowza. Believe me, it wasn’t an accident that we chose to meet up at Starbucks before we started shooting :)

I enjoyed Taylor and her mom SO MUCH! I think one of my favorite things of being a photographer is becoming friends with strangers. I really do feel like I gained some friends after our tour de Fort Worth, and I absolutely love that.

Taylor was little miss photogenic and had the cutest giggle I’ve ever heard. And she’s an awesome swimmer. I think if I did life all over again, I would be a swimmer. But for now, I just wake up early and go swim laps and pretend I’m competing with the people swimming beside me… these are my confessions, folks. Aaaand now I’m singing Usher in my head. Hello rabbit trail! Onto Miss Taylor!

so pretty!!!

just adorable.

When I think back to when I left Lubbock last Wednesday, it seems like a looooong time ago. A lot happened since then! A few sessions, some great family time, quality time with old friends, and a beautiful wedding.

Here are some sneak peeks from our sessions… First off, the Jones’. These two were a hoot.

The Patterson’s. I’ve been taking pictures of this little cutie since she was in her momma’s tummy.

And last but not least, Taylor. My first 2011 senior!

I love meeting new people. I love getting to spend time with them, and by the end of the session, feeling like we’re pretty good buds. And in the middle of all that, finding out how many mutual friends we have. That always blows my mind!

Anyhow, Haley was a joy to be around, and we enjoyed the springtime sunshine like crazy.

ummm gorgeous?!?!

sweet smile :)

another RAWR photo

Bekah is GORGEOUS. Seriously… can anyone else out there believe she’s a senior in high school? No way, jose.

She’s kind of a big deal in the sports department of life – she’s going to run track at Wayland in the fall.

Here’s some favorites from our super fun session on the prettiest day of the year!

bekah with all of her athletic-related stuff

she may or may not have a converse fetish :)

and then one with her sock monkey, of course!

Senior in college, that is. Elizabeth is graduating from Texas Tech and she’s headed to Dallas the day after she graduates!

Lubbock found it fit to rain 5 days straight. So not only did Caitlin and I get to wear raincoats and carry umbrellas, but we also marched through some of the deepest, nastiest puddles I’ve ever seen. Yay for rainboots, eh?

With all that said, we made it work! Caitlin is adorable and her mom, sister and cousin were troopers as we did a mini tour de Lubbock amidst the downpour.

Kym is GORGEOUS! And she was a joy to be around, too. She has the sweetest parents, who rode along the entire session – all smiles the whole time!

Kym graduates from Texas Tech in May and then she’s off to tryout for the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders. You got it, girl :)

not many people can make a trash can look THIS good.

so pretty!

ow ow!!