Installment #3 (I think) of Gab.The Artist

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Gab's session aloud me to be more creative than normal with senior sessions. We thought outside the box. I have lots of favorites I want to share with you, and I'll be doing them in different groups. Here is another of Gab, the artist.Click here to see the first post of instax film

Give Me Moore Workshop.Full Recap

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I can't say thank you enough to those who voted for me to go to Kelly's workshop. Ben and I ended up making a trip out of it for the two of us, while Benson stayed at my parents house. Sunday we drove to Dallas and stayed in the Westin hotel connected to the Galleria mall. We ate some of the best sushi ever and went to the movies. The next day we did a little more shopping at the Container Store, which I truly believe I could live there. It is an organizers heaven, and I'm not necessarily the most organized person, but it made me want to be. The drive from Dallas to Ruston, La was beautiful. It is totally different from where we live in east New Mexico. The weather was beautiful and trees EVERYWHERE to block wind if any. (If you live in my area you know we could use some trees to block this tornado like wind).When I arrived to the workshop it was just Kelly, Brandi, and me for ten minutes. It was nice to visit with them one on one just in a friend setting. Kelly made heart shaped southern biscuits, fruit, and orange juice with fancy berry cubes :) The workshop was held in the cutest little cottage, called The Cottage in Ruston. It was perfect for our small group of eight girls to sit around and visit. The group consisted of lovely ladies just starting their business to being in business for eight years. I felt like I learned something from each one of them. Kelly shared information with us on how she balances personal life and business as well as workflow, and her photo taking skills. Brandi is her bestie/"sister" and she did all of the styling for the models. Here are more images from my Give Me Moore Workshop. Hahaha I just realized something on the first model...I guess my eye favors the "arm on head" pose.  I promise she's not doing this in all of her images :)

Preview from Give Me Moore...

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Going to bed, but I wanted to share with you some of the images from Kelly Moore's workshop today, that YOU helped me go to.Night night :)

Kelsey.Senior.New Mexico Photographer

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Kelsey is a sweet spirited girl. I did her session the day I found out my car had been broken into and my purse and keys were stolen. This all happened in the driveway of our new house in our "safe" neighborhood.I was distracted and flustered and just wanted to cry when I realized this had happened, and this was all going on as I was in the car driving (with spare keys) to Kelsey's house. Kelsey, her mom and sister were so sweet towards me and compassionate as I'm sure they could tell I was feeling a little fragile. It took me a bit to get out of my funk, but because of their sweet, tender hearts I was able to forget about it all for the moment I was with them. Thanks girls for a fun session that day. God provided the perfect group of people for me to be around that afternoon. This first one is of Kelsey and her sister :)

Where O Where...

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Do we get our inspiration from? Here are my inspiration ideas I used on this particular image for Gab's senior session. Inspiration for this image: -Gab was first of all my inspiration for this session. She is creative, therefore I wanted something very creative for her session. -magazine images of models jumping -JCrew -Anthropologie (that is my new fun circle rug from anthro) -newspaper idea came from a fun backdrop I found from an editorial photographer, then we added our own flare with the pattern paper which was designed by Gab. -I wanted something care free, so we used the pom poms to add a soft touch.

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Julia.Senior

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Back in November I did Julia's senior pictures. She has grown up around horses since she was two years old, so it was a must that we include them in her senior session. She is one of those all around girls. She's feminine, yet sporty, and isn't afraid of getting dirty, and she rides horses AND dirt bikes. She does a little bit of everything and looks beautiful while doing so. Oh, and please don't hate me Julia for this first one. You look so cute, I just had to include it :)

The Tuls Family.New Mexico Photographer

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I met the Tuls Family when we were doing baby dedication day at our church almost two years ago. (her youngest and Benson are the same age) I was blessed to get to know them even better when I took family pictures back in November. This family consists of seven boys (this includes dad) and momma Tuls :) Being the only lady in the house doesn't stop her from being a sweet, tender, feminine gal. Everytime I see momma Tuls she is dressed so cute and looks so beautiful. I only have one little one and struggle with getting a shower and putting on makeup and curling my hair for that matter, so I think I need to take some pointers from her on how she does it.I so enjoyed being with this family and I've been blessed by them ever since meeting them. Thanks Tuls family for an awesome session!

Gab, the Artist. New Mexico Photographer

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Yesterday was the day of a session I've been waiting for ever since we scheduled it back in the Fall. I knew doing a session for Gab ment I needed to get really really creative. Between the two of us, we planned out an idea that totally rocked my world and lit a fire under my creative booty. These are from my fujifilm instax camera and I'm uploading the digital images now so I'll show those later this week.Happy Sunday!

Keeping in the Heat.

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So I've already shown you THE SCARF, and now here is the hat Danica from Danichka knitted me.  Can I just tell you that creativity flows from this girl.  I love the color combination she came up with on this hat.  And those flowers added the PERFECT touch.Also, take note of the background...more to come on that with my super awesome senior session I have tomorrow.  My senior came over and helped me put together this super cool backdrop and added a touch of her own flare to it.  This session is entitled, "An Artist", and I cant' wait to show you her fun, spunky and classic personality.

photos taken by the awesome Ben Crossdanichkahat

Powdered Donuts and Benson

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Last night Ben gave Benson a powdered donut and the boy loved it. We didn't know how much until bath time. Ben was singing, and Benson was non-stop dancing for about 10 minutes. Taking breaks in between to shovel water through his legs while standing, and then to hold on the the bar in the tub to do a stomp dance. It was some of the best entrainment I've ever witnessed. Crying to the point of tears and I even got it on video. Can't show it to the public though because it contains a little nudity :) And then today, he put on his helmet, and instantly wanted to ride is tricycle. I love that he pairs the two together. That little brain of his is ticking away with smartness. instax-scans

Amanda part 2.Teen.New Mexico Photographer

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I LOVE LOVE these of Amanda. My favorite lighting is backlighting at sunset. It is some of the most gorgeous lighting and Amanda + crazy beautiful backlighting = crazy beautiful gorgeous girl.Check out Part One of Amanda's session back in October, too.

Winter Accessories

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**Update: Here is the link to view the scarf on Danica's etsy site.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37801492

I am so lucky to have such a creative friend like Danica. She is the wonderful friend that knits the adorable hats for babies and little kids I posted about a few weeks back. Check her out here. So like I said, Danica is super creative and crafty and can knit like a mad woman. I saw a scarf I loved and told her about it and she was all, "I can do that" and I was all " are you serious? Can you make me one?" and she was all, "you got it!" So THEN I was all, "no way! I'm so excited!"  She also knitted a matching hat and they are so cute when worn together (hat picture coming in another post)  For Christmas I had her knit my mom one of the scarfs in green and purple and it too looks awesome. Thank you Jesus for my super awesome best friend and for giving her these wonderful talents. This is one of my most favorite accessories of 2010.

Oh, and who took this picture you ask? It was none other than Ben, my husband, and my second shooter-which is his second job:) He says he doesn't do very good, but he keeps surprising me each time he shoots with his creative wonders. I think he's got a future in becoming a life long photographer. img_5849blog

Happiness is...

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Being with my family.  Last night we were hanging out with Benson showing him the Albums of Benson at my parents house.  Looking back on all of those photos of BB as a newborn up until now was such a blessing.  It makes us really excited for the years to come with our little fella.

Here are some snap shots of Benson when he was 6 months old that are some of my favorites.

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Looking back on 2009

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I started looking back on all of my 2009 weddings and sessions and I just want to say a HUGE thank you to all of my clients and friends who supported me in 2009. I've grabbed some 30 plus favorites, but I want you to know that I have 100s. I would list all of them, but the dishes in the sink are calling my name and they HAVE to get done :)Enjoy some of my favorites from 2009 and again, thank you all so much for a blessed year.

You can also see some of my most favorites in the flash header at the top of my blog! And feel free to take a look through my archives of 2009.

Corrie and Grant.New Mexico Wedding Photographer

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So let me just tell you, maybe refresh your memory and mine as well as to why I love my job. This wedding was all about family, and having God centered around their relationships. Every word that was breathed, every sweet touch they gave as everyone was greeted in the door was with God's love. It was sweet, and gentle, and peaceful.I love my job because I am introduced to some amazing people and might not have met them otherwise. Through all of my weddings and sessions I feel like I've gained a friend and not just for that moment, but for life. And I thank God for those opportunities. I know without a doubt that God has favor on sweet Corrie and gentle Grant. You can see it all over their faces and this my friend is what a marriage is all about. Enjoy the favorites from this November wedding and have a Happy New Year!