Pure Photography

I love my job!  I get to go and photograph such cool places and very cool people!  Natural Food Center, located in Abilene, is a very fun place that I have never been before!  Shocked?  Really?  Well, I”ve been to Chili’s, Cracker Barrel and AM Donuts!  Starting to notice a theme?  Yes, I’ve never been to a NATURAL food store!  But, I’ll be back!  The food looked great, tons of merchandise and very friendly people!  And, I am a HUGE “Life is Good” fan and had no idea that anyone in Abilene carried them!  Also, if you see yourself or someone you know in these images, just contact me and I’ll send them a complimentary picture!

Baby Anna Adeline is such a precious baby!  Her features are just like her mother’s~delicate and soft.  Cindy and I enjoyed our morning photographing her first portrait session.  I look forward to watching her grow before our eyes.  This could be the beginning of a long relationship!

San Antonio was our location for this special engagement session and more specifically, the San Antonio Botanical Gardens!  I’ve known Ian since he was in fourth grade and now he’s in his last year of medical school!  He is such a gentle, kind person which are wonderful qualities in a family doctor!  And, Laura is every bit as wonderful as Ian!  They both love running and hiking and are strong in their faith!  What a great journey they are beginning!

Being a born and bred Texas girl, two of my favorite words have always been “snow day!”  My next two favorite words as a student was “no school!”  Today was just that here in Abilene, TX!  At first I thought, “wow, what a great day to spend at my computer and get caught up on a heavy workload.”  Hmmm…..nah!  So, Mark and I hit the road and had a blast photographing the beauty of this winter day!

Started out the day over at the hills behind ACU Smith-Adams dorms where I found some students, an ACU prof and some families out skiing, sledding and snowboarding!  (could we have Olympic fever, perhaps?)

My favorite poem that I memorized as a young student was “Stopping By the Woods On A Snowy Evening,” by Robert Frost.  That was for sure on my mind today as I journeyed thru these West Texas woods!

I posted on my Facebook page that if anyone wanted a family picture in front of their home to call me!  Look at these sweet faces that didn’t waste any time contacting me!

We returned home…cold and wet….and LOVING my snow day!  But, I wasn’t quite finished.  I’m also quite fond of the beautiful birds we attract in our backyard.  This cardinal was amazing in brilliant red!

Finally, this last one I took from inside my house.  Precious mourning doves were huddled close together on my back patio!  Love them!

I listened to this crazy West Texas wind blow hard and swirl thru the fireplace yesterday!  However, when it was time for this photo session, the wind calmed down and we had such a beautiful afternoon!  David and Glenda have lived in Abilene for a long time.  One son and daughter-in-law live here and the other lives in Arlington, so not too far off.  They’re a very sweet family and was great to spend time with!

For some of us, one of the first words we utter is “Mama!”  A precious name indeed!  My own children are older now and most of the time they call me “Mom.”  But, they know when they call me “Mama” it melts my heart!  Honestly, any version of the word “mom” sounds precious coming from their mouths!

In the month of March, I am offering complimentary sessions for Moms and their kids!  No dads allowed right now.  March is for Moms!  Why not have a gathering of generations for a special portrait?  Or, do this as a surprise for dad for Father’s Day?  This is a very special time and we are going to have some fun!  Call Debbie now at 325-201-2987!

If you had a portrait session this past year (or any year!) and were wanting a beautiful canvas portrait for your home, well NOW is the time to order!  This week only, all sizes canvas gallery wraps are on sale!  Call Debbie today and let’s discuss what size portrait would look perfect in your home and I’ll give you the sale price!  I have canvases all over my home and they are even art pieces to treasure!  Call now: 325-201-2987 and talk to Debbie.

Here are a few samples of canvas portraits purchased by my clients this past year!

We threaded the needle between cold fronts and snow to spend a gorgeous afternoon photographing Jessica and Derek for their engagement session!  And, an engagement session on Valentine’s weekend seems very fitting!  Jessica is in nursing school in Waco and Derek has his own construction business.  They already have their first “baby”…..Brody is a one year old Malteze and he loves to kiss Derek as you can see in the image below!

Carlton, Senior 2010

I go to school at Wylie High School

My graduation date is May 28, 2010

My favorite sports team is the Dallas Mavericks

Favorite App on my iPhone: Words With Friends

The magazine I always have to stop and look at: Truckin

The last thing I ate: Burger King Double Stacker

My dream car:  Lamborghini

My favorite restaurant:  Buffalo Wild Wings

The person I would most like to meet:  Shaq

My favorite thing in my closet: piggy-bank

In ten years I see myself: Fighting crime on the streets of A-town being a police officer

If I was on a deserted island, the two things I would want to have with me:  ATV and girlfriend

My favorite thing to do when I’m not in school: look at truck accessories

My favorite word:  ”yeah”

I love Pure Photography because she doesn’t make you hold your head to one side.  Really fun and easy to work with.  Had a great time.