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I'm an experienced professional portrait photographer. I have a studio location on my property between Lamesa and Midland, Texas. As a high-end boutique portrait studio, I serve clientele from both Midland and Lamesa TX as well as the surrounding areas of Greenwood, Andrews, Seminole, Stanton, Big Spring, San Angelo, and Lubbock. Newborn and baby photography are my specialty, along with Maternity and Pregnancy Portraits. My work is most recognized by my unique posing of infants, along with my ability to photograph children and childhood in it's natural beauty. It has been a blessing to watch my business grow into a successful portrait studio, as well as having my clients regard my photography of babies and children so highly. It is a true honor to be a part of this great industry of professional photographers.
When I'm photographing portraits, my main goal is to see more than just an image of your child through my lens, I want to see and capture who they are. I want to see their personality shine, and even more, I want you to be able to see that in my work. I don't just pose your child,say smile and snap the shutter - I interact with them, watch them play, let them come out of their shell. I want to get to know them and have fun, so we can bring out those natural smiles, giggles and pretty pouting faces. This is what children's photography is really about, anyone can take a picture, but a portrait is a true reflection of the personality not just the person.
This is the most favorite of all the photography that I do. It's the little details I love. Each little baby has such a story to tell, such a personality to show us. Even though they are only a few days old, they are each their own little being. The little things are what separates one baby from the next, what tells their story, what makes their session unique. I love spending time with these precious little souls. I love seeing how each baby responds, how young girls are transformed into fantastic mommies, how babies react to the scent or voice of their mother, how what worked with one gets thrown out the window with the next one. I just can't get enough of them, and could easily let a session last all day because it is just like a fun play day for me to be working with them. However, it is very important for mom's and dad's to understand how important the newborn session is. Of everything I do, I consider the newborn session the most important. It is the beginning, it is a time that will never be the same again. The pure innocence that is captured in these sessions is so fleeting, and so precious, it truly is a time deserving of preservation. That sweet baby smell will go away, but a proper professional portrait will allow you to remember just how sweet it was.
Maternity Portrait sessions are so intensely personal, not only in the studio or where we are shooting, but also in the decision of the mom to have a pregnancy session done. This is a time in a woman's life when she feels the most vulnerable, the most unattractive, and just out of touch with herself and her body. At the same time, she can feel glorious, and powerful and in awe of the miracle her body is capable of. Photographing this time in her life is a huge decision for her and an awesome responsibility for me. I have to take her comfort level and show her through my vision, art and creativity how beautiful she is. Using light, composition, and proper posing I can bring out the true beauty of pregnancy. The largest obstacle is often getting a mom to just take that step and schedule the session. After that, It does not take long to assure her that I am going to take care of her, that I am going to make her look and feel great, and most of all, that I am going to provide her with an heirloom she will cherish, and love to share with her children and family.
I knew very early in the starting of my business that I wanted to be a professional. I just knew I wanted to be the best I could be and provide the best I could provide for anyone who was hiring me. I started by educating myself through photography courses, then I joined the Texas Professional Photographers Association (TPPA) and that led me to two great years, (and plans for more) of education at Texas School. I have also become a member of the PPA - Professional Photographers of America. All of these memberships and classes have provided me with the resources I need to educate and continue to educate myself for my business and clients.
