Cactus Princess | Child | El Paso, TX Photographer

I asked for a child model to try out a concept in my mind that would fit a size 5 dress. This little girl's mother contacted me and told me her daughter would be perfect. And boy was she right!

 She said her little girl would start out shy but would warm up quickly. Her little girl showed her differently. LOL She was talkative and worked hard for me. She was FANTASTIC!

Those boot tho! <3

I made the crown outta sage and purple flowers. <3 It looked fabulous! Dress is: Bonnie Jean.

 I mean, hello?! How stinking gorgeous right?!

 

I asked for a little girl between 4-6 years old, I got a four year old who is full of spunk and curiosity. I got a a four year old who is well behaved and full of spirit. I had a blast, and I sure hope she did too! Because she rocked these images and I couldn't have asked for a better model to show off this dress!

Desert Girls | Model | El Paso, TX Photographer

Okay folks, lemme tell y'all something. These girls. I mean, THESE girls are super awesome, gorgeous, fun, and freaking adorable!

I have been watching them grow up in front of my lens since they were babies. I'm serious. The eldest is just about the same age as my eldest and their dad used to be my boss and mentor when it came to photography (still is BTW). He is also a great role model for any young, up and coming leader in today's society.

Then there is their mother. A gorgeous, creative, smart and goal-driven woman who knows what she wants and gets after it. She also knows the strengths of others (even when they don't see it in themselves) and helps them achieve their own goals. I'm telling ya, these girls have fantastic parents to look up to. I wouldn't be surprised to see these girls succeed in whatever they put their minds too. I mean face it, their mom and dad have pretty much did any and everything while finally figuring out what they wanted to contribute to today's society. (though, I'm pretty sure once they succeed or tire of that, they'll move onto another challenge! I just know it)

But when I found out they too were moving to El Paso the same time frame as I was, I was completely over the moon. Not only would I know at least ONE other family here in El Paso, I would be able to see these girls grow up! (and the fact that I get to photograph them again, I mean BONUS!)

 

I mean come on?! Look at them! They literally just had to LOOK at my camera and make my photographer heart swoon! They (and their momma) definitely took my simple theme and WORKED IT!

The two above pictures make me giggle. Why? Because they are each wearing something they didn't want to but the crazy photographer wanted to just "try it out and see how it goes." LOL The eldest looked at me strange when I tied the scarf around her head. <3 Uh, but look how good she looks?! Then the littlest did NOT want to wear the tassel necklace ... LOL ... like nope. haha! But she looks fantastic and rocked it!

I made the "dreamcatchers" that hung in the bushes behind them as well as the flower crowns and the leather headband. I brought the vests (minus the fur one), everything else was their momma's eye and the help of their own style. I mean, I couldn't have dreamt this session going any better! <3

 

Above we tried the whole "wind blown look." But of course when we tried it, the wind was no where to be found! haha! So little sister held out the scarf for big sister and viola!

One request momma did have was to get some sisterly images for her. And I hope I did just that. These two may bicker with one another like all siblings do but the love they share for one another shows in each of their sister portraits! <3 Thank you for being creative with me!

Cross Stitch loom, thread, ribbon, feathers, leather

Wire, fake flowers and garnish, glue gun, leather

Thanks to momma for taking some behind the scenes images that were flattering to me too! ;)

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Celtic Beauty | Concept | Fayetteville, NC Photographer

If you guys follow me on Facebook ... which you should .. I'm pretty awesome. ;) Anyway, if you do, you will have noticed I bombarded y'all with pictures from this young lady's celtic session. OMG. I mean, how could I not? She's gorgeous, she's talented, and the concept just fit her so well!

 You guys know how much I love the month of March and Irish stuff, and my favorite holiday is St. Paddy's Day and clovers, and well ... you guys get it. Any way, I really wanted to do another Irish theme for March but didn't wanna copy my Celtic Goddess from last year. (I did however, use the crowns I made from that shoot, adding the fun clover one) So when I saw Katilynn from another photographer, I HAD to photograph her too!

She's really got raw talent. I honestly didn't have to direct her much ... and I don't believe she had to try very hard to get the look I wanted! I mean, seriously. She'd just stand in a spot and I'd be like, "oh! that stay right there!" 

So Fayetteville isn't too green yet ... well, it's getting there, but out late snow and ice storm just kinda slowed down Spring's sneak peaks. But, my location provided great light and I found green. We just chased the light and the green spots! 

Below, I got a real smile from her when I told her to look at her momma ... she gave her momma a regular look and I giggled, "Come on you love your momma!" And there it was, a cute grin. 

And then THIS happened. I mean COME ON?! Katilynn, you're stunning! I look forward to seeing where you go in your career and definitely want to work with you again! You're awesome! ;)

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