The Bates Summer Backyard Clovis, New Mexico Newborn and Family Session

This summer I was invited into the home of the beautiful Bates family. They just had a sweet newborn baby boy, and wanted to get family pictures. Thank you so much for letting me photograph your family, and collect these memories for you.Their house is now decorated with several of the images you see below.

Benson, my colorful child

What was my life like before my little boys? I mean really! This little guy, who will be 5 in February just blesses my heart. He teaches me things, and I love learning from him. For example, trying to photograph your own kids can be a bit challenging. Sometimes I get impatient with him, but if I would just sit and observe his sweet spirit he will show me something better-way better than the idea I had. Last Sunday I was in Lubbock where my parents live, so my mom helped me do a mini photo shoot of Benson. I shot mostly with film, and I'm waiting to get it back, but here are a few I shot with my 5D Mark II.

Sara's Texas Tech University Senior Session

My oh so beautiful cousin Sara, is graduating this December from Texas Tech University. Take a peek at her college senior session we did in Lubbock last weekend. "Like" Sara's session below to share on Facebook and spread the word about Cristy Cross Photography

The McAden's Backyard Lubbock, Texas Family Session

Another Lubbock session I had this past weekend was for the McAden family. I love these people very very much. This is my best friend and her sweet, and adorable family. She is like my older sister that I never had. Her kids call me Aunt Cristy. Our husbands are great buds. What can I say, this shoot was a wonderful hang out time and I just happened to bring my camera :) "Like" the McAden's family session to share on Facebook below, and help spread the word of Cristy Cross Photography. Gracias, and good day.

Twin Baby Boy Family Session taken at Garden Art Center

I went to Lubbock this past weekend for a few sessions, and this sweet family was the first of the day. We went to the Garden Art Center in Lubbock, Tx and it is one of my favorite places. I feel like I'm in a secret garden or something. However it wasn't so secret, because there were two random dogs, lots of mosquitoes, and a big spider that crawled on our blanket.Thank you Nix family for a fun morning and for having me photograph your family. Your boys are adorable. 100% adorable!

Violet and Sam's Clovis, New Mexico Intimate Wedding.Preview

Congratulations to Violet and Sam. I took her high school senior pictures back in 2007 I think, and now she is married. I remember when we did those pictures. She told me when she gets married one day, she wanted me to be her wedding photographer. That comment just blessed my heart. Fast forward 5 years and here I am, photographing her wedding. Take a peek at this super beautiful and handsome couple.

Purple and Turquoise Wedding Ideas

Lindsey and Kelby are a beautiful couple, and together they created a beautiful wedding in the Texas hill country. They used purple and turquoise through out the decor and outfits from the wedding party. Take a look to get some ideas for your own wedding or event below. Also check out this wedding on Wedding Chicks.

Alice In Wonderland Themed Shoot.Revisited

I thought I would revisit the Alice in Wonderland Themed Shoot since Halloween is around the corner. What are you going to dress up as this year?

Baby Gender Reveal Clovis Family Session

The great part of my job is I get to meet wonderful people like the Neuman family. They are gentle, sweet and wonderful people. I loved witnessing the raw emotion of excitement as he cut into the cake to find out if baby #2 would be a boy or girl.Thank you Neuman family for allowing me to photograph your family. I hope the photographs you've placed around your house brings you joy, and your LookBook (coming next week) will remind you of the story we told that day.

Romantic Bridal Shoot for a Texas Bride

Megan, a small town Texas girl, came all the way to Clovis for her romantic bridal shoot. She is stunning in her dress, and SHE gave it the romantic look. Megan's dark hair and olive skin make her look like she's from Spain, but she's not ha. Thanks to the Underground Embassy for letting us use your awesome art gallery. It was the perfect set up for what we wanted to achieve for her romantic bridal shoot.

This shoot is featured on The Wedding Chicks!

Hartle Family of Three.Clovis Portrait Session

Beautiful sun, no wind, and energetic little boy. This is what I got with the Hartle family session last week.I was huffing and puffing after this shoot. Their little boy doesn't stop going, and I SO wish I had his energy. The Hartle family is such a sweet loving family and I enjoyed watching dad play with their son, and mom love on their son. Stay tuned for more...

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Kyle and Megan's Backyard Texas Wedding.Sneak Peek

Kyle and Megan had a beautiful backyard Texas wedding this past weekend in Bonham, Texas. It rained all morning, day and night. Don't worry, it didn't stop us from doing our thang :) Enjoy Kyle and Megan's sneak peek and click 'LIKE' above to share with your friends on facebook.

Product Spotlight.Portrait LookBooks

I love the LookBooks my clients invest in.Take a look at the high school senior LookBook samples below.

Product Spotlight.Portrait Digital Negatives

Do I offer digital negatives?Yes I do. I like to make digital negatives available for those crafty, gift giving clients (especially around Christmas time).

Do I think you should only order digital negatives? No way!! Portrait digital negatives should only accompany your print order. If you only purchased the negatives, then there is a chance you would never print them. Its true! I have clients that have confessed this to me, and that makes me sad. You must must must purchase prints from me to FULLY enjoy your photographs.

So after you make your print order, please fill free to purchase the digital negatives.  They are great for making multiple gifts for parents and grandparents this Christmas season!

Handmade Vintage Wedding Ideas

This weekend we photographed Krystal and Andy's wedding at Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa. I am looking forward to sharing them with you.For now, take a look at Krystal's beautiful photographs from her bridal shoot. I love the handmade vintage wedding ideas.

By the way, her mom made the broach/jewelry bouquet. She is one talented lady!