Baby Sofia, 5 days old

Miss Sophia surprised mommy & daddy and came a couple days early and boy is she a sweetheart. I could photograph newborns all day long and this one was just perfect for snuggling although being naked wasn't real high on her list. I cannot get over how much she looks like her daddy! I can't wait to photograph her again in a few month's time and see how she has changed.

Sneak Peek for Irma

I don't know if it's fair to call this a sneak peek. There are just so many images and I simply couldn't choose which to post! I spent most of my afternoon and into the evening with these two lovely ladies and thier mom yesterday. One is obviously a volleyball player and school mascot but also rides dirtbikes too. Her older sister is a member of the swim team and a high school senior. I can only imagine how much running around mom has to do on top of being a PE teacher herself. Wow. One of the best things about this sessions was watching these girls interact. They laugh, they kid and truly enjoy each other. I only hope that my girls have this kind of camaraderie when they are older too!

Sneak Peek for the T Family

I had a session with this lovely family this afternoon. Only five months ago they moved here from Canada, I can only imagine moving from that climate to this one in the heat of summer. They even brought their dog, Harley since he is a big part of the family too! It was great to meet your family today and enjoy your preview!

Another little cutie

I love brand new families! This very loved little girl came in with her mommy and daddy this morning so we could get some family and three month pictures. Her parents were so terrific and understanding given the repair workers we had been expecting for EIGHT months to fix a leak in the arch right above my studio finally turned up this morning. We ended up shooting around fallen sheet rock and insulation, but Miss Millie was unfazed! In a few weeks time, she will be back for a Christmas themed session and oh the possibilities!

Gotta love the petti pics!
I went a little more fall with the pumpkins this time around, but it is definitely the babies that make it so dern cute!

Sneak Peek for Lauren

Don't high school seniors just rock? As much as I adore shooting newborns and families, it is great to totally switch gears and shoot older "kids", most of whom are willing to do just about anything. Lauren is a volleyball player and photographing her was almost too easy. The only challenge for her were straight face poses, but when you have such a great smile there really aren't too many reasons not to show it off. Her mom and boyfriend came with her and I must say that Trey was a terrific reflector holder, arguably the best ever ;-).

Sneak Peek for the W Family

This lovely family came to see my this morning with their little one, Madison and she was just the sweetest little punkin! Most babies do not like to have their clothes changed repeatedly and she was no exception, but she got over it in the blink of an eye and was all smiles when the camera was on her. I love the story behind the dress she is wearing in the family picture, it is one that both mom and auntie wore when they were babies and Miss Madison wasn't going to be able to wear it much longer. It was so beautiful and well kept that you would think it was bought at a boutique last week not many years ago. Enjoy your preview, Melissa!

Sneak Peek for Angie

Oh my goodness, Miss Mia was already 2 weeks old, but unbelievably sweet and cuddly and big sister, Isabella was just a dream, so perfect! I really enjoyed having these two princesses in my studio this morning (and afternoon) and can't wait to see them again! Oh and I can't forget to give my assistant, Lola a big thank you! If you follow my personal blog, than you know who she is, but all my widdle ones just love her to pieces and she can guarantee a smile every time she says hello!



Christmas has arrived and won't these make spectacular cards? These pictures make digging in the attic last night absolutely worth it!

Baby Annette is 6 months old!

This little one has the greatest personality!! I love her expressions and especially her big blue eyes, so precious. I know I say this about all my baby planners with each of their appointments, but I still cannot get over how much they have changed each time I see them. This one just gets cuter and cuter! I told mom I would have a preview up today and true to my word, it has only been about 45 minutes since they left and already I have picked these few to post. I love her face in this first one so I had to post it, but I promise Emily, there are some of her smiling, happy to be a future Longhorn!

Sneak Peek for the M Family

What a good looking, well coordinated bunch this family was! This session was a 10th anniversary present for mom, the only chick in this coupe, and we had to reschedule our original session because of some interference from a very unfriendly hurricane named Ike. Though boys rarely enjoy having their pictures take, I think everyone obliged and did remarkably well. The weather was great, no too sunny with a nice cloud cover and not as hot as it could have been. However, once the mower started, we were all trying to out maneuver the swarms of mosquitoes it was kicking up along it's path. Every session has it's back story and the next time you are admiring someone's family portrait hanging on a wall or setting on a table, be sure to ask what chaos is hiding behind those smiles! In an event, I certainly hope Pam won't have to wait for her 15th anniversary for their next session!

Sneak Peek for Jennifer & Roger

Can I tell you how much I love maternities? It is such a special time in the lives of couples that their joy just permeates everything and being able to capture those moments just gives me warm fuzzies! Speaking of warm fuzzies, aren't these two the cutest things? I just wanted to squeeze her she was so cute and full of anticipation and excitement. I absolutely cannot wait to meet Miss Sophia in a few short weeks, but mom & dad know that their next task is to come up with a middle name for her. ;-) Any bloggers want to leave suggestions by way of commenting?? I hope you guys get some good suggestions, but in the mean time, enjoy your preview!

Sneak Peek for the G Family

Oh my goodness, I could photograph these kids all day long. I doubt very seriously that they would let me, but I would for as long as possible. These kids not only have the most amazing blue eyes, but Miss Allison has better manners than some adults I have come across. Everyone was so good natured and put up with horrible mosquitoes and heat which was not expected at 10am. In fact poor Allison was bitten several times, but did she complain? Not once. Such a little trooper! I couldn't wait to come back and get their preview up asap! Hope you enjoy it, Juli!

Is there a chill in the air??

With highs only in the eighties, it must be fall already which means that yes, it is time for Kris's Christmas Card special which is back by popular demand and looks eerily similar to last year's! Of course, the cards have all been redesigned and are brand new for 2009 so don't wait! Schedule soon, because weekend sessions go VERY quickly and time is limited!

Pricing... Design fee is $25 UNLESS you choose from one of the cards included in your proofs in which case the fee will be waived. Cards will be sold in sets of 25. The folded cards will be $62.50 per set and the flat cards will be $43.50 per set. There will be a 10% discount for each additional set. All cards are printed on premium linen paper and include envelopes.

SPECIAL! With each purchase of my Premium package, you will receive a set of 25 flat cards complimentary.

Deadline... In order to take advantage of this killer special, all session must be booked no later than November 30th to ensure delivery in time for the holidays!

Samples... I was in a rush to get the info up, but will be adding these very soon!