Rise and Shine Beautiful
/Rise and shine beautiful and happy Friday!
The Morris's Studio Mini Session
/Check out how fun and spunky the Morris kids are. We also added Carlos in for a few shots to liven it up a bit. I think they had fun punching him around :) I am so thankful for this family. Thank you Sara Morris for your kind words. You are the sweetest.
"My kids were so excited to do a photo shoot with you. You have helped them love having their pictures taken. They enjoy being themselves and not feeling like they have to pose and turn or tilt a certain way. They feel comfortable and that allows them to be free to be themselves. You truly capture their personalities in these pictures. Both kids had so much fun. They ask "when are we taking pictures again, we love Cristy!" Katy loves to show off her pictures and tell people that her friend Cristy Cross took them.
Mike always hated having pictures done, both couple and family pictures. Then we had our first family session with you, he said "we will never do studio sessions again, Cristy is our photographer."
God had blessed you with an amazing talent and we are blessed to have found you so you can share your talent with us."
The Addison's Navy Blue and Grey Clovis, New Mexico Family Session
/I photographed more friends this weekend. These people aren't just great people, but they are also my neighbors, and these kiddos are some of the coolest around. And I love the color combo they chose. Navy blue and grey are perfect together. Take a peek at their session from yesterday.
Studio Mini Sessions
/I'm offering Studio Mini Sessions this Saturday, August 9th
Here are the details:
30 minute session
$200 up to 3 kids
$25 for additional children, *limited to 5 kids
6 slots available Only 2 more spots left!
(10 am and 10:30 am available)
high resolution files of 20 images ready for print
Email me at cristy@cristycross.com to book your session.
I always do studio sessions of my kids and they have so much fun, so I decided to offer them to others. They are quirky, silly, and goofy. Kids being kids.
Cannon Air Force Parents and Newborn Baby Shoot
/Tonight was a pleasant evening photographing this sweet baby and her parents. She has a head full of hair and a sweet spirit. When I held her I started swaying and doing the "sh-sh-sh" thing you do when you hold a baby :) I think it is something I will always do when I hold a newborn baby.
The Cole's Clovis, New Mexico Lifestyle Newborn Session
/The Cole's welcomed me into their lovely home for a family and lifestyle newborn session. Their home has so much character, that I could stay there all day browsing around and "ooo-ing and awe-ing" over the architecture and decor of their home. The Cole's let it be a surprise whether they were having a boy or girl. Only their interior designer, Callie Parr knew. She decorated the room in the most perfect way for baby Marnie. She used an orange and purple palette along with beautiful textures, and patterns.
Baby Marnie is absolutely beautiful. Congratulations Cole family on your sweet new addition. Your two girls are the coolest :)
Featured on The Little Umbrella. Check it out here.
Baby Cole.Lifestyle Newborn Session
/The Cole's had baby number two! And she is as beautiful as the blooms on a magnolia tree. (And so is her mama)
The Hames' White Sands, New Mexico Family Session
/I am so excited for the Hames family to see their beautiful photographs. Here is a sneak peek for you. 
White Sands, New Mexico Family Session
/Oh boy I can't wait to share this session with you from White Sands, New Mexico. It is a magical place :)
Shaylee's Texico High School Senior Session, Class of 2013
/Shaylee you are a beautiful girl inside and out. You have such a sweet spirit and I enjoyed your session so much.When she was five, she wanted to be a doctor. Now that she is about to graduate, she wants to be a Pharmacist. She loves pepperoni pizza, and her favorite movie is "The Notebook".
Oh and by the way, it was CRAZY windy the day we did these. We found several coves, nooks, and crannies to hide in and keep her hair from blowing all over the place :)
Have a lovely Wednesday evening.
Sweet Words.Testimony
/"Thank you. You did a fabulous job capturing Amanda and all of her looks. Thanks for the time you put into these. You are a blessing." -Katharine, high school senior mom
Katharine-Thank you!! Your words have blessed my heart :)
Class of 2013 High School Senior Announcement Cards
/Tonight was another successful viewing and ordering session. It just blesses my soul hearing my clients say how much they like their photographs.Shaylee and her crew came over tonight and selected photographs for her prints and announcement cards. I can't wait to share what they look like!
Take a peek of a couple of my favorites...
Ordering and Viewing Session
/I love ordering and viewing sessions. This is where you come over and get to see your photographs for the first time. This is also where you get to select the images you want to display on your walls as a piece of art/decor for your home. Tonight I had a viewing and ordering session with the senior below and her family, and this is just one of the many they selected as their favorites. It was fun seeing them excited and giddy over the photographs of their sweet, beautiful daughter.
I think this is one of my favorites too :)
My baby isn't a baby anymore
/Liam is 13 months old. I can't stop salivating over his juicy legs, almond-eyed grins, and rosy-red cheeks.It's true too. Ya know what people say-that time flies when you are having fun.
Shaylee's Class of 2013 Texico, New Mexico High School Senior Session
/Can you even tell it was windy the day we took these? Nope, nope you can't. Believe me though. It was extremely windy. Shaylee rocked it out and is a true beauty. She had a lovely audience, her boyfriend and mom, and he kept us entertained.Thank you Shaylee, Denise, and Adrian for an awesome afternoon. I can't wait for you to see all of them!
Amanda's Class of 2013 Clovis, New Mexico High School Senior Session
/Hellllloooo gorgeous! Amanda I can't wait for you to see all of your photographs from the session. You are so beautiful, inside and out.
Henry's Class of 2013 Clovis, New Mexico High School Senior Session
/Henry you are awesome. I am thrilled for you and your family to see your photographs from your session.
Class of 2013 Announcement Cards
/Congratulations Class of 2013. Graduation time is less than two months away, and it's time to place your high school senior announcement cards. Here are the details:
What size do you offer?
-5×7 flat cardstock printed on recycled paper
Examples below
What kind of finish is the card? recycled paper
How much do they cost? 5×7 flat cards start at $65 for a package of 25 cards (2 sides)
Can I customize my cards?
Some of the colors and wording can be changed to customize your card. Do to the template design cannot be changed.
How do I go about ordering my graduation announcement cards?
Great! I’m glad you are ready to order. All you need to do is decide which design you want, and the images you would like for your cards.
You can place your order with me at your Ordering and Viewing Session, through your web gallery, or over the phone and email.
If you have pre-ordered your cards, we can customize your cards in person.
575.219.9312 cristy@cristycross.com
Is there a cut off date?
Yes. If you want them all sent out by first of May, please have your orders in to me no later than *Friday, April 12th!*
How long does it take to get them in?
7-10 business days-this allows time for custom work, printing and shipping
Where will they be delivered?
They will be delivered to me and I will package them up all nice and neat for you :)
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The Carter and Harris Ranch Style Family Session
/The Carter and Harris family came together for a family session on their horses at their ranch, because this is the only way it could be done for their family :)
Oh, and let me add, the sweet little baby has been riding a horse since he was 13 days old.
The cute little saddle below used to be Tara's. Now it will be her little boys.
Check out Trevor and Tara's website, the Carter Ranch Horse to read up about their "horse whisper" skills. If you are interested in gaining skills on working with your horse you need to check them out. People come from all over the world to have Trevor teach them his mad skills ;) 
Otto's Mommy and Me Session
/I just realized I never posted these! I love seeing baby Otto on his momma's Instagram feed weekly. He is just the cutest little toot (as my dad would say).Don't you just want to squeeze those cute little cheeks and sweet little legs?
This little family lives in Nebraska, but came home to visit family in Texas, then drove to Clovis for their shoot. I am SO glad they did. I wish we could get Liam and Otto together more offten. Hugs and kisses to little Otto and his momma.
I love his facial expressions.
Liam had never seen another baby before meeting Otto. Liam was about 7 months and I think Otto was 3 months old. It so cute watching them discover each other. 
And this shows off my older sons compassionate personality. He wanted to give Otto some lovin'. 
