Laiken's Burgundy and Yellow Clovis, NM Bridal Session

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On a hot summer day we took Laiken's bridal pictures out in the country. It was a day I'm sure she will never forget. Not because the session was so wonderful and memorable, but it was the moments leading up to the session.As she was on her way to our meet up location, she and her mom came upon a car wreck. Laiken is also an OR nurse at UMC in Lubbock, Texas.  She was already dressed in her wedding dress, but as they pulled up on the wreck, she knew she had to stop and help. I wish I was there to take pictures of her putting her nursing skills to use, in her wedding dress. That just shows you her heart. She cared more about the people and less about getting her wedding dress dirty. So for that, I love this session and this girl. She is one of a kind.

Bridal bouquet designed by: Traci's Greenhouse, Clovis, NM Burgundy and Yellow Fall Bridal Session taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0002.jpg Burgundy and Yellow Fall Bridal Session taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0003.jpg Burgundy and Yellow Fall Bridal Session taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0004.jpg Burgundy and Yellow Fall Bridal Session taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0005.jpg Burgundy and Yellow Fall Bridal Session taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0006.jpg Burgundy and Yellow Fall Bridal Session taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0007.jpg Burgundy and Yellow Fall Bridal Session taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0008.jpg Burgundy and Yellow Fall Bridal Session taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0009.jpg Burgundy and Yellow Fall Bridal Session taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0010.jpg Burgundy and Yellow Fall Bridal Session taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0011.jpg

2015 Christmas Cards

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Do you offer Christmas cards?Yes I do.  Any of the cards below can be mixed and matched with each other.

What size do you offer? 5×7 flat cardstock (this gives you two sides)

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 colors and wording can be changed to customize your family. The design of the card cannot be changed.

How do I go about ordering my Christmas cards?

Great! I’m glad you are ready to order. All you need to do is decide which design you want, and images you choose.

You can place your order with me at your Ordering and Viewing Session, or call me to place your order.

575.219.9312 cristy@cristycross.com

Is there a cut off date?

Yes. If you are want them all sent out by mid-December, please have your orders to me no later than *December 1st!*

After December 1st, I cannot guarantee you will be able to mail them out by mid-December.

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?

First to me, then to you.  This way I can make sure your order is super duper correct.

If you live in the Clovis area, you can pick them up at my studio.

The Schaap's Clovis, NM Dairy Farm Family Session

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I pull up to the dairy, put on my rubber boots, and prepare myself for taking pictures with the Schaap's and their cows. I started to wonder if I was going over board wearing the rubber boots, until we entered the pins where the curious jersey cows mingled. There and then I knew I made the right decision, because placed in every square inch of the ground were cow patties. And I seemed to step in a lot of them. You gotta do what you gotta do to get a great shot.I always love working with this family, and I've been taking their family pictures since the youngest (who will be 9 yrs old in a few months) was a baby. I hope you enjoy the sneak peek of these very special people, and thank you Schaap's for always trusting in me to photograph your family. The Schaap's Dairy Family Session taken by Clovis Portrait Photographer Cristy Cross_0001.jpg The Schaap's Dairy Family Session taken by Clovis Portrait Photographer Cristy Cross_0002.jpg

Root Beer Milk-A Wedding Treat

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Okay ya'll. For the first time ever, I tried root beer milk. I've never heard of it. I've had a root beer float, but never root beer milk. The wedding I shot this weekend was for a family who are dairy farmers. They raise cows for long-term production of milk.So what better treat to personalize your wedding with than root beer milk. I am now a fan. Have you ever tried it? I think it is more of a midwest thing, and you can purchase this at the grocery store all ready packaged. (In some areas), but not where I live) You can also find apple pie milk, orange creme milk, and cotton candy milk at the store. Craziness right? But oh so delicious.

Here is a simple recipe I found for you to try. Make sure everything is icy cold-because it's best that way (so I've been told) And make sure to use whole milk. If it isn't, the drink is to thin.

ROOT BEER MILK 1 cup root beer (not diet) 1/4 cup whol milk

Make sure ingredients are ice cold. Pour each ingredient in to a glass and stir, then drink :)

Whitney and Spencer's Lavender and Green Kansas Wedding taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0002.jpg