Barbara+Rick+grandkids: Family Photographer

I had such a great time with Amanda and her family a few weeks ago, that she convinced her mother-in-law to set up another photo session with me while they were visiting Houston.

Although fairly brief, It was wonderful meeting Barbara & Rick and I really enjoyed seeing the family again. (I love getting to see my clients throughout the year; I feel so privileged to document how they grow and mature!)

Grand-babies!

 

Ashley+Jonathan+Jonathan: Family Photographer

I went to school with Ashley and Jonathan, and it is such a pleasure to see how they have grown as a family!  Little Jonathan is turning a year old, and I can hardly believe how fast the time has gone!  (Ashley promises it passes even more quickly after having a child)

We met at Meyer Park and let little Jonathan climb through jungle gym tubes and try out his new running legs after we got a few shots of the family.  Ashley was sure to bring along a few toys to occupy her little one (bless her soul), so it was quite a breezy shoot!

Does any child NOT like to fly?

His first time swinging alone!

Rhianna & Chris

Rhianna and Chris opted to have a super-small wedding and save their money for a killer honeymoon instead.  :)  Travelers after my own heart!  They went to an all-inclusive resort in Costa Rica where they got to soak up sun on the beach and RV up the steep jungle-mountains.

Now they're back to the "real world", but their post-wedding bliss has not subsided a bit!  They are both writers who are quirky, fun and absolutely in love with one another.  (I will never tire of seeing that.)  We had a grand old time playing with geese and meandering through Meyer Park on a lazy Saturday afternoon... my job is pretty much amazing.

Timeless...

It's official!

They exude happiness!

Margaret: Houston Maternity Photographer

This shoot was particularly special to me; it was my very first maternity shoot!  The lucky lady (besides me being the one to capture it all) is a woman named, Margaret.  She is so tall and lovely, and was actually my "big sis" my very first year on the Lariette dance team at Westfield High School!

I was so pleased Margaret wanted to bring her husband, Chris, along for the shoot.  Maternity is more than just the woman and her "baby bump," it's a growing family!  The two of them were really great despite the cold weather.  Well, Margaret was fine, but Chris and I were admittedly a "bit chilled."  :)

I look forward to more maternity shoots- I really enjoyed seeing the love of a developing family!

I love how adoring this papa is...

What a jokester!

Margaret had a blast on the swings! "I never get to do anything fun since I'm pregnant!"

These two crack me up!

Again- adoring father.

Luckily, with Valentine's Day around the corner, I was able to supply some heart-shaped donuts!

...Margaret seemed to like them.  :)

Tiffany & Taylor: NW Houston Family Photographer

Tiffany and Taylor were my second set of sisters this day!  The two of them get annual pictures taken together, and I am so excited they decided to book with me this year! 

These girls decided to double up on the mini-sessions (they booked two back-to-back), so we were able to really get a variety of shots and make the most of our time.

Can I just say that the two of them are gorgeous, and I absolutely love that they coordinated so well!?!?  Great job, ladies.

A throwback to "Angel and Duckface" from the younger years!

Duheimish Sisters: NW Houston family photographer

The Duheimish sisters decided to take advantage of Gilded Sun's Holiday mini-sessions.  They wanted a photo of the three of them together to give as a gift to their parents- I love it!  Holly told me it was quite a trick to get all three of them together in the same place at the same time, but I'm sure their parents will appreciate the effort! 

Brandy & Byron: NW Houston Couple Photographer

On Saturday, I met one of the loveliest couples I think I've ever come across.  They were both so beautiful- inside and out.  It seemed their sparkling smiles only illuminated their inner-happiness.

Brandy and Byron have only been married about 4 months, but it still looks like they're on their honeymoon.  They are so in love with each other, and it shows!  Byron was whispering sweet somethings in Brandy's ear, and we got some really genuine smiles out of the both of them.

I had a blast shooting these two!

A sentimental moment from Brandy

Byron knew how to lighten the mood!