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Time Flies!

Summer is just about over and I finally was able to get a few pictures edited from vacation.  These are some friends of ours that vacationed down the street from us in Gulf Shores, AL.  By the way I would not recommend Kaiser Rentals for vacation homes or condos!!!!  Two bad experiences and nothing done about it.  Anyway, the beach this year was nice.  We missed last year due to the oil spill.  I did however bring home a bag of tar-balls this year along with my seashells.  The water was crystal clear on most days.  We did have day of dead fish washing up and another day of tons of jellyfish.  Other than that it was a great vacation.  I am sure it will take years for things to be back to normal, but it has to have been better than last year.  I am going to start offering weekly specials to my blog followers.  Things like 50% off session fees with a free 8x10, Free Sessions, Free 11x14's, etc.  So keep checking!

Fun day!

Woke up early, got some editing done.  Cleaned the house for an end of summer party for some pretty sweet kiddos.  Summer does not last long enough.  Lots of swimming and delicious cupcakes!  If you need a birthday, anniversary or wedding cake, Jody Scott at Red Mixer Bakery is your lady! (Red Mixer Bakery)  Oh my!  We had some Expresso Cupcakes today topped off with icing that consisted of real butter, lots of chocolate and Starbucks Premixed Packets.  It was honestly probably the best dessert I have ever had. Yum.  I finally got my wedding pictures from Saturday up for viewing.  Yay!  Booked a pregnancy session today and some family photos.  I am looking forward to cooler weather!  In the mean time we are working inside and in the evenings.      

Editing! Editing!

Today is a busy day.  I have a wedding and head-shots to edit.  I still spend a lot of time editing, but that time has been cut in half after taking a class from Rick and Deb Ferro at Texas School a couple of years ago.  Deb is a amazing with short cuts and is very artistic.  I was able to purchase a discounted NIK software bundle at Texas School this past May at the trade show.  That has helped save time with editing and they have tons of options.  Using Silver Efex Pro is simple and creates a beautiful black and white with many presets that you can tweak or you can create your own look completely.  While editing today, my 9 year old sits beside me at another computer doing his school work.  He has been trying to get caught up on Math.  He is also trying to become a better writer.  That has been a little harder for him than Math.  We have a wonderful tutor for him!  Thank you Mrs. Jody!  I have home schooled him for the last 2 years and we are now going to give public school another try.  We moved here from another city this past December.  The schools were not what we wanted there and are hoping they are better here.  We will see!  My older son is in private school at Dallas Christian.  It is a good school, but we can't afford to put two there, unless we want to live out of our car!  I need to get back to editing.  I will post a picture or two of what I have done later today.  Oh!  My wedding album from Full Color turned out great!

Wedding Album

My wedding album from the Hendrickson wedding is hopefully ready today!  When I use my local lab, I prefer picking my orders up.  Every time I go in, I get great advice and ideas from Derrick, at Full Color.  That is a great lab here in Dallas.  I usually use them for all of my sports, but I am trying out an Album with them.  I can't wait to see the Album!   Full Color Professional Lab Dallas, TX.

Wedding In Rockwall!

I had a wedding for a wonderful couple yesterday.  The woman is a precious lady who has gone through so much in her life and has overcome a lot.  She has found happiness again in her life and I am so happy for her.  What a perfect ceremony it was. Simple, Beautiful, Elegant and full of love.  I found myself as a solo photographer yesterday after my assistant had to cancel.  I tried video and photography on my own.  It was definitely a challenge and I had to be quick moving.  I truly love my Mark ll 5D.  The video is sharp and I can actually switch back and forth quickly or snap a shot while in video mode.  Love this camera.  I will have to post some pictures from the wedding later.  Did I mention that they departed the wedding by sailboat!  Beautiful!