Blumer Family. New Mexico Portrait Photographer

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As I promised Stephanie...Tonight I saw Stephanie at Zumba and we most definitely worked it, even though I messed up a bunch on my steps. It was still lots of fun having her dance along beside me. The Clovis News Journal was even there...taking pictures. Seriously! The photographer like snuck into the room and started snapping away. I just want to say, that if you are taking pictures of a bunch of ladies all in athletic clothing doing Zumba moves, please don't take it from below. We don't want to see that of ourselves in the morning paper. My tip: take the images from above of dancing ladies. I'm curious to see who the photog will put in the paper. I was wearing my Cristy Cross Photography shirt (I was my own walking advertisement), but I don't think the camera was aimed at me. Thank goodness :) Any who...here are the favorites from Stephanie and her families session. By the way, they have such a neat relationship between the three of them. I loved watching them as a family.

Good nite and sleep tight.

Jared.High School Senior 2010 Portrait New Mexico Photographer

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Jared is one of the two guys I've had all year for high school senior sessions. It was a nice change to be photographing a guy and rework my poses to not look feminine. hahaha :) Here are the favorites from Jared's session.

AIWL. part two. New Mexico Photographer

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I have so many images from my Alice in Wonderland shoot I did two weeks ago. The best way for me to get these image rolling for you to see is to do them in parts.Let me first start off by saying everyone who helped rocked my socks off. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Check out part one here.

Models: Lexie Bonestroo and Jennifer Strebeck

Location: Clovis Floral and Greenhouse

Hair stylist: Julia Zarikta

Makeup artist: Shannon Book

Seamstress for skirts: Aimee Bruyninckx

Floral designer: Callie Parr (flowers provided by Clovis Floral and Greenhouse)

Bakers: Kerri Davis, Tara Rucker Bonestroo, Holly Burgin, Julia Zarikta, and Ms.Camps-thanks to Danica McAden

Decor furnished by: Debbie Merritt, Drew Merritt (owners of Underground Embassy)and Jan Garrett

helpers: Ali Garrett, Jan Garrett, Holly Burgin, Callie Parr, Tara Rucker Bonestroo, Myrna Weaver (my mom), Tanya Bennett, and, Ben and Benson.

Cameron and Tayley.New Mexico Wedding Photographer

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This evening was so much fun.  First of all, I got to ride in a helicopter.  Secondly, I hung out with Cameron and Tayley on a dried up lake bed, and take pictures non-stop of this lovey dovey couple.  Thirdly, I got to fly the helicopter.  I think I need a handle now.  I was thinking of going with "Shooter".  What do ya think?  What else could my handle name be? Did I mention I got to fly a helicopter?  A Bell 212 that is :)  Don't worry folks, pilot Dave was right there beside me, watching my every move to make sure I was flying properly.

This is one of the favorites from the first part of the session.  We flew to  such an awesome place.  Thanks Dave and Cameron for getting us there :)

I think this should be a massive 40x60 canvas on their wall.

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New Mexico Photographer. Engagement Session.Duffy and Klisty

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We thought this only to be appropriate for Duffy and Klisty, with Duffy being the most coolest, most awesomest radio DJ in the eastern New Mexico area.*And if you haven't yet, go and add Rooney Moon Mix  as your facebook friend.  http://www.facebook.com/rooneymoon engagement sesssion, cristy cross photography

Lubbock, Texas Portrait Photographer. Alex

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Alex is from Lubbock and came down today for her senior session. Here is one from her session. She is glowing and looks so stunning in this image. More favorites to share later. Thanks Alex for a fun morning!Lubbock, Texas 2010 senior

Lubbock, Texas Portrait Photographer.Newborn Baby

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I photographed the sweet Gwinn family back in March and their new addition to the family, little Zander. I have gotten to know this family a bit through my mom while we were working on a book she is trying to get published. The Gwinn family is also apart of the Experience Life church in Lubbock and Brandon is the worship leader. God has blessed this sweet family with awesome talent and adorable children. Thanks Gwinn family for letting me be apart of your day.

Lubbock, Texas Portrait Photographer and New Mexico Portrait Photographer

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Saturday I hung out with the McWilliams family. This is a super sweet family I met at Byron and Lindsay's wedding back in August.  Lauren (below) is Byron's sister.  It was nice seeing Lindsay and Sassy too!McWilliams family Lubbock Texas, portrait session

Let me just say if I looked like this when I was a senior, or even now, then I would be living on cloud 9.  I would first have to get a tan though :)  This beautiful girl is drop dead gorgeous.  And ya know what she told me?  She said she wasn't very photogenic!  Say what!!  I am gonna strongly disagree with that one.Clovis NM 2010 senior

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I'm headed to Lubbock for a family session with the McWilliams, and then a wedding! Here is what I've been doing this week.

I had a family session for the Blumers. I love this family! sb_2_0022bwblog

Then a session with the beautiful Georgina...ga_4651blog

And yesterday a session with beautiful Jenna...jw_2_0158cblog

Tiffani.2010 Senior.New Mexico Photographer

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I am loving all of these senior sessions. Tiffani you are beautiful. Know it, and own it :)

Thinking outside the box. AIWL part one. New Mexico Photographer

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*Updated*A few more from the Alice in Wonderland shoot (AIWL) More images and full write up coming soon... Cristy Cross Photography, Alice In Wonderland themed shoot

Dreams do come true. New Mexico Photographer

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Today was the day. It was the day where all of the ideas in my head would come out and be put into production. I can't believe it. It was more than I could have ever dreamed of. It was better than I could have ever imagined. I was overwhelmed with joy by all the people who helped out and made this day possible. This shoot was definitely not a "one man" gig. Each and every piece of this day was compiled and designed by some amazing people with crazy amazing minds.Here is one from my Alice In Wonderland Themed shoot I have been dreaming of for a year.

Cristy Cross Photography, Alice In Wonderland themed shoot

New Mexico Senior Session. Gab 2010

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Gab's senior session is not your typical senior session. I had a concept for her. She is unique, and I wanted to give her something different.Theme: An Artist (because that is what Gab does) She and I together (along with some of Benson's help) put together the newspaper backdrop. I wanted to include some bright colors to reflect her bright and spunky personality Also, in search for a bouquet, I decided to do something unique and went with radishes. I love Gab's clothing choices. She was her own stylist. And a great one at that!

There was no possible way for me to post a few from her session. Our creativity put together resulted in the images below. And I am so excited about them all. Gab looks so lovely and beautiful in everyone of these images. Take a looksy...

Albuquerque, New Mexico family

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I love visiting Albuquerque. We used to call it "home". We lived there for three years while Ben went to the University of New Mexico Law School. It is a beautiful city and I miss the scenery, but not so much the traffic. I sometimes crave bagels from Einstein's. And the thing I miss the most is the 5k trail around the Academy School. It brings back great memories of my quiet times with God as I pushed myself to run the entire 3.3 miles. I'll be honest though, I haven't done that in a very LONG LONG time. So, while we were in Albuquerque back in February I had a session with the Boyd family. They have a precious little girl who gets lots of love from her parents AND grandparents. Thats a baby who is loved :)

Morrow Family. Clovis, NM Family Photographer

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The Morrow family, oh how we love the Morrow family. Katy is so creative. Take a look at these pictures and you'll see what I'm talking about.