I Heart Faces - Textures!

January 25, 2010

I’m excited to be able to participate in the I Heart Faces challenge this week. I’ve only starting playing with textures and I can already tell that I have a new-found love!! This sweet baby boy belongs to my bestfriend and as I was proofing her gallery, it just spoke to me. It screamed out for special texture. Honestly, it’s the first time I’ve done something like this on a client’s image - and I think I’m hooked! I hope you all enjoy!

-Sarah-

There are some amazing entries. Click on this to check some of them out for yourself!!

Share and Enjoy:

Kristi: Oh my heavens, I could just kiss those little cheeks. I love that age. Makes me want to have another one... Gorgeous!

Elizabeth: Great shot..I so want to kiss those lips!!! Wonderful!

RhondaD: What an adorable baby boy. I do love the subtle texture! Oh- and those lips- beautiful!

Katherine: What a stunning baby! And I love what you've done with the textures and colors; very pretty!

serline: Beautiful image and texture.

Rose: Hello This photograph is very cute photograph.Baby looks very nice and peaceful.I must say that its a great shot.Thank you..

Amanda: This is such a beautiful shot. Almost gives me baby fever.

seo: Hey, I just wanted to say what a excellent website. I certainly enjoyed it and found it interesting reading. Anticipating your next post!

Jen Parker: Beautiful texture, nice soft light. He looks so peaceful! Great capture...

Kaitlynn: Everything about this is beautiful - the baby, the lighting, the texture. Did you use Florabella on this??

Caysee: Ohhh, my poor ovaries. LOVE it!

Debrah: Perfection.

Jacqueline: Awww, I love this. Beautifully done.

Kerry: Absolutely adorable photo.

Krissy Allori: Ooooh, I LOVE the texture. What a perfect photo!

Sophie Crew: Gorgeous! I love the use of texture in this image - it's perfection!!!

Operation Love ReUnited {Friendswood Family Photographer}

January 24, 2010

I always enjoy OpLove sessions. I think it’s my military background - I understand what these famlies are going through. This family had just gotten daddy home the day before our session and the kiddos were still very wound up! I know they wish he was home for good, but unfortunately, he has to go back in 2 weeks. His wife has my profound respect and admiration - there is no way I could handle doing what she does! I think it’s important to remember that those left behind at home need the same amount of love, prayers, and support as those who have been deployed. To the Anderson family - I hope you enjoy your time together as a family. It was a please meeting you yesterday. Enjoy your sneak peak!!

Share and Enjoy:

Krissy Allori: Thank you for your service! The photo with the flag gave me chills. I love the connections with the individual photos and the photo of mom and dad with the sunflare needs to be printed BIG and hung up on the wall. Great job!

Sophie Crew: Aww, what a great reunion! These are wonderful :)

Desiree Hayes: Super cute! What a great looking family! Nice job on these!

robyn: I absolutely love the first image. What a beautiful family. Hope dad is home safe and sound very soon!

az wedding photography: What gorgeous photos of a wonderful reunion. I am so happy everyone is together again! great work!

Sandie: Just beautiful - great connections, gorgeous light. That sunflare one is TDF!

Chelsie: These are beautiful!!

Kaitlynn: I could look at your work all day. I hope this family is really enjoying their time together!

Dalton Photography: So cool that you volunteer for OpLove. Great job!

Jim Cayer (homer): Outstanding job capturing this reunion.

Santa Came Early….

January 4, 2010

and he brought my best friend and her husband a beautiful baby boy. Jackson is a doll and I’m so glad I got to get in some cuddle time before I had to come back to Houston. (I drove from Canadian to Oklahoma twice for this little man - once for his birth, then a again a week later for his pictures!!) But I didn’t mind, It was nice to spend time with his mama again!! I know you guys are anxiously waiting to see some of these! Congrats again John & Amanda, he’s perfect!!

Share and Enjoy:

Rhonda Stark: awww .. so sweet! love these shots .. esp the one with mama .. what a lucky friend!

Nicole Williams: Beautiful work!! Sheesh, look how little his foot looks in dad's ring...awwww!

Katie: Love that first one with mom! He's adorable!

Chelsie: Beautiful images and what a precious baby!!

Jessica Hamlin: Adorable! I love the first shot...makes me want to squeeze his cheeks! :)

Zoe Berkovic: awww!What a cutie. I love that top right image!

Laura Brett: What a little sweetie, thanks for sharing!

Lisa Holloway: What a little sweetie! I *love* the snoozing shot...he's adorable!!

Jane Photo: What a cute little guy. You did a great job with these.

jennifer adams: awww what a precious wee one, these are lovely!

Lina: Oh, what a cutie. Beautiful work, love it!

Jennifer Boggett: I love that first one - what a squishy little love muffin!

Katherine: Gorgeous portraits! I just want to squish him up!

Mandy: Adorable...I love that first shot with him up on Mom's shoulder.

2009 Auld Lang Syne

January 3, 2010

We’re just 3 days into the new year before I got around to posting my 2009 year-in-review post… not too shabby for me Now, I have to get caught back up on weddings and albums so keep you eyes peeled for a 2009 Year-In-Review post from my personal life pictures! I love showing off pictures of my 2 munchkins. To my 200 clients - thank you for making my year a great success!! I appreciate each and every one of you! Here’s to hoping that you all have a happy and prosperous 2010!!!

Share and Enjoy:

Jennifer Boggett: Beautiful work! it's hard to pick a favourite - but I think it's the one of the two kids and the baby. SO sweet!

Kaitlynn: My my you've been busy! Fantastic work. I think my favorite is the sunset silhouette... or even the ring with the amazing bokeh. Wow!

Pavlina Ortiz: Beautiful showcase! Wishing you the best for this year. Keep the amazing work going!

paula: Gorgeous images! Couldn't pick a fave if i tried!!!!

Tiffany Bender: You have some amazing work here!!! Congrats on a beautiful year of photography!!

Summer Raddock: I am in love with so many of these!! That newborn over in the hands!! And that maternity sunflare?!! I love it!!!

stacey: beautifully done, sarah! gorgeous work.

Jane Photo: Looks like you had a great and fun year. Congrats on these. You have made real beauty here. Can't wait to see what's in store for 2010.

aubry c: great collection to show your talent! You will do super in 2010!

shey: wonderful year!! Beautiful job - love the layout!

Ramsey: What a great year. Your work was gorgeous. I can't wait to see what you have in store for this year.

Jeanette LeBlanc: what a great collection of images - awesome work.

Double Trouble {Canadian, Tx Portrait Photographer}

January 2, 2010

These two certainly worked me during this session, but they are so darn cute! Not that I’m biased or anything (Their daddy is my cousin!) I think they were both scared of my lights and didn’t want to smile or even look at my camera, but the minute I got it all packed up they were begging for pictures!! I know their MiMi is anxiously waiting for these pictures, so I’m gonna post quickly and get back to editing. I got back to Houston on Thursday and will be up to my eyeballs in editing until classes start again on the 11th!! I was gone 16 days and drove over 2,000 miles! I’m exhausted!! But here’s the two adorable cousins!!

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Share and Enjoy:

Kristi Mangan: awww they are adorable! That 2nd image is just priceless!!

Bri: Oh my goodness, that little boy's face is priceless. And that little girl is just precious. Great job capturing their personalities.

Desiree Hayes: Aww! So cute! That second one is soooo precious and so true life!

Connie: Awww! LOL! Too cute!

Kimberly Marie: What sweeties they are! Adorable captures! :)

Amber: Oh, they are darling!! That 2nd shot looks all-too-familiar in my household! Love it!

Terra: awwww love how real life these are! These are the kind of images that you talk about years from now!

april: Awwww...that second one is too cute. I think we've all had moments like that. I could totally see that image on a greeting card paired with some sort of witty comment! (Can't come up with an example myself because I'm just not witty enough;)

aubry c: lol! so cute! great captures...

misty Jones: I can't help but giggle! These are priceless! :)

Princess Zoey

December 19, 2009

This sweet girl was just a mere 2 days new when I got to photograph her and she was a dream baby. Barely made a fuss and not a mess one on my blankets! If all newborns were this easy, I’d shot them every day! I know her mama and daddy are anxious to see a few shots, so I better get to it. I’m on my way out the door to another shoot, but will try to have more up later on! I hope you guys enjoy. She truly was a doll - Congratulations!!

Share and Enjoy:

Shellie: Oh she is adorable. I love how serene she looks in the last picture. I bet her mom and dad are thrilled.

Betsy: ohhhhh, those LIPS! And her tiny hands. I'm jealous you got such a sleepy baby!

Mollie Kendall: What a doll baby ♥ These are beautiful! Great shots :)

Kendall: I wish you had been around when I had my little ones. She's a cutie and detail shots always melt my heart!

Amy: What a cutie.. Just lovely.. love those tiny hands..

mollie: these are too precious!!

Krysia: What a perfect, precious little bundle. She is so beautiful. You did a great job!

April: What a gorgeous little baby! Great posing too!

Lisa Kryschuk: Precious!!! Love them!

Zoe: AWWW! Beautiful!

Zoe: Oh, and I love her name! :)

Jane Photo: Oh, what a little punkin'! She's so adorable, and you did a great job. She looks so new.

I ♥ Faces week 48 - Sweet Dreams

December 7, 2009

It’s been a while since I was able to participate in the weekly challenges at I ♥ Faces. School has kept me very busy. But, when I saw this week’s theme my heart skipped a beat! I took this picture of my daughter a few weeks ago while visiting my Nannie (her great-grandmother) She had fallen asleep on the living room floor - so peaceful. I adore having a daughter and even her big brother is quick to tell you that she’s a Princess. I think the truth is that I love it when she’s sleeping because it’s quiet

I have received a few emails asking about my settings: d300 sb800 (1/4 power bounced 45 degree angle behind me)
ISO 1600 90mm f5 0.1 sec. (I was resting the camera/lens on the floor)

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Share and Enjoy:

Angie from The Arthur Clan: This is just absolutely precious! So glad to have you back entering the challenges. :) ~Angie co-founder of I Heart Faces

JSELEP: Wonderful lighting and color.

Angie: Photography is a science, I am learning. It appears as if you have mastered it!! Just a perfect picture...in every way.

mindy: So clear, as if I could reach out and touch her. Well done! mindy

karen: oh i love that time of the day too, beautiful photo

Trina: awww, adorable! Her eyelashes are sooo sharp!

PicsbyMic: I love the close up pic! The angle is perfect!

misty: Perfection!

Becca: I LOVE this shot - the soft processing and colors are just perfect!

Mollie Kendall: oh those lashes!! Gorgeous Shot :)

Amy: Beautiful Girl.. Just precious..

Vika: So sweet! What a precious little girl. Nice capture.

Tara.: Oh, that's just so sweet. The color and lighting is terrific!

Christine: Beautiful! Just beautiful!

Alicia: hehe i love your comment. Their curiosity and energy is endearing but sometimes quiet is very necessary! I love the innocence, she's beautiful.

yan palmer: most precious shot ever! i don't use the p word lightly!

Lori: What a great year in review! I especially love the baby on the little bed, but it's so hard to choose!

Special {Canadian, Tx Maternity Photographer}

November 12, 2009

Everything about this session was special. Mostly because this beautiful mother-to-be has been my best friend for more than 20 years. Wow, that seems so strange to see… 20+ years. How blessed am I to stay that I’ve had someone who has been by my side for so long. *Sigh* She’s amazing. We’ve been though so much together… Lots of trouble growing up (okay, more me than her), silly crushes, (our childhood crush ran off and got married without either of us last weekend!! Congrats Jared!), weddings, and now we will both be mommies. I am so happy for you. This little dribbler is a very (very) lucky baby… S/he is already so wanted, and oh so loved. John & Amanda, thank you both for allowing me to capture such an exciting time in your lives. It was an honor. Amanda, I love you dearly and I cannot wait to hold this sweet baby in my arms! See you in about a month!!!

P.S. I was going to post some old, embarrassing pictures… but all my parent’s stuff is still in storage… These are all I have on my computer Enjoy!!

Share and Enjoy:

Mollie Kendall: Gorgeous Shots! I love that sunflare :) Delicious!!!

Michelle: What a beautiful belly. I just love that silhouette.

Katie: Gorgeous!! Love that sunflare!

Kelli Hesse: These are wonderful, Sarah! I love the sunflare pic and the one of her laying down. SO good.

Jan: What a beautiful mama-to-be!

Shonda Feddema: Love these - what a beautiful mama!

this n that: These are beautiful! Love the sun one. -Shellie

heather: what a beautiful mom to be! love the navy blue material!

Lina: Adorable, beautiful color. Fantastic shots!

Lisa Little: Stunning maternity images! She is beautiful!

Jane Photo: Very elegant and lovely with the blue/purple against that damask bkgd. Love the silhouette too.

casandra heeren: just beautiful...i especially love the ones with the damask background!!!

Stephanie: Oh my goodness! That photo in front of the sunset is a catalog shot! I cannot believe you took that shot! How absolutely incredible! She looks so gorgeous pregnant! I miss your pictures and I am so glad to see you posting more! I hope nursing school is going good for you!

Sarah: Thanks soo much Stephanie! I've missed shooting. And yes, nursing school is going well. Only 2 more clinical days left this semester and 2 full weeks of class... I'm carrying a B in all my classes! Sooo close to the end now!!

Angela Crutcher: Oh my goodness, I LOVE these! Beautiful!

Zoe: love the sunlfare! Great shots!

Jen Mishkin: Amanda looks gorgeous as always! Congratulations Amanda. Sarah you did a beautiful job.

aubry c: gorgeous! I love the sunflare....

I ♥ Sunsets

November 11, 2009

May there be just enough clouds in your life to create a glorious sunset

~ Author Unknown ~

Share and Enjoy:

Angela Crutcher: Wow! That sure is stunning! I love watching the sunset while flying. There's nothing like it.

Amber: Love this!! How beautiful!

Kaitlynn: Wow, this is amazing. And your quote couldn't be more fitting. Maybe someone from Southwest will see this and you can be published - it's absolutely deserving!!

Sweet Siblings {Canadian, Tx Photographer}

November 10, 2009

These 3 kiddos were so easy to photograph. Okay, okay, maybe not *so* easy That littlest one was non-stop movement! It’s okay though - one look into his eyes and it didn’t matter how much he moved! Mr. Jet was a doll!! Big brother and sister were the easy ones to photograph! I hope you guys enjoy your sneak peek - I’ll let you know when you’re gallery is finished!

Share and Enjoy:

Laura Brett: What a sweet family! Great job.

this n that: These are great! what cute kids! -Shellie

Holli: What beautiful kids! Love the one of them all together.

amy: Cute family.. Love there smile.

Jennifer Boggett: Beautiful children (they all have such gorgeous eyes). That last one is perfect!

gil: What beautiful kids! I love the images you captured!

Amber: Such adorable kids! Great job with the last one!

Karen Byker: What a great looking family! Can tell they are sports fans

Kimberly Marie: Beautiful work! Love them. The last shot is perfect :)

Lina: Gorgeous kids, and i love your colors - so crisp and fun.

Jane Photo: Sweet kiddos! Good job with these.

Angela Crutcher: Love these! Cute kiddos and I love the girls glasses. My daughter has the same pair. :)

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