GIFT CERTIFICATES

We are now offering gift certificates! Are you running out of time and ideas for Christmas this year? Why not get them a gift that they will always treasure! You can purchase them for any amount above $50....AND...we are now excepting credit cards through PayPal. Please feel free to contact me with any questions!

Photographers Give Back

Something special is happening among photographers across the country, and beyond, thanks to a fellow photog friend, Kristen Kalp of Essential Imagery. She is using her talent to bless a family in need and challenging the rest of us to do the same. Well, I accept this challenge and also challenge you to do the same.
(thanks to Kristen for allowing me to borrow her words!)

You know someone. You know someone who's experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can't afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family's spirit, love, and beauty.

You know someone. I guarantee it.

I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography – This includes a session, 4-5x7, 3-8x10, 16 wallets, 1-11x14, and a full resolution CD of their session! (over a $800 value)

Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $100 print credit. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be.

The rules:

*You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services.

*The nominee must reside in Dallas County. The session has to take place between January and March 2009 and will accommodate up to 5 people.

*Tell me who you know, what they're experiencing, and why you feel they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself.

*Comment on this blog entry to let me know you've entered, and e-mail me the full story: defininggracephoto@sbcglobal.net

I will be taking nominations through December 23 at 10pm and the winner will be announced on Christmas Eve...get nominating! I can't wait to read all of your entries!

Open your heart to someone this holiday season – and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.

One last quick session before the Holidays

Last night I had one last mini session before Christmas. It was later in the evening and a beautiful new born was involved so the session took place inside. You and your girls are beautiful Alexis, hope you enjoy your little "sneak peak"!

I love it when...

I LOVE it when a family can play around and be themselves in front of my camera! I photographed this family the day before Thanksgiving and after a little bit of getting used to a camera in their faces they just goofed around, played, and interacted as a family. While I usually do some posed shots, typically per request of the family, my FAVORITE images are almost always the less "posed" moments! Impromptu pictures are WAY more fun and truly what I prefer. Here are a couple examples of both for your little "sneak peak"! (The tackle is my personal favorite from this shoot!)

Happy Thanksgiving

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and enjoyed a relaxing time with friends and family. Jeremy, Graydon and I could not be with family this year but the chance to be with great friends was a close second! We spent this turkey day with one of my best friends, Mariah and her husband's family in North Dallas. It was a very enjoyable and relaxing afternoon and evening. With outstanding food, a loving family and a fire in the fire place there was so much to be thankful for! Even without all those things Jeremy and I have so much to praise God for and can't even begin to count how many blessings we truly have. I hope we all remember why we celebrate this season and what it is truly all about!

I love color

I had the chance to photograph these beautiful ladies yesterday morning. I have to say it was so much fun to see this family again and to photograph such photogenic girls! I love the way those purple sweaters just pop against the fall background and soft morning light! Thanks again Rachel and hope you enjoy your little "sneak peak"!

Thanks for being patient

Here is a VERY late "sneak peak" at a wedding I did back in October. Thank you to the bride and groom for trusting me with your special day. I know you are both enjoying married life and I hope that these pictures can serve as a reminder to you of what God has done.

A Big Compliment

One of the biggest compliments I can get is a repeat customer. I was very excited to be able to photograph a lovely woman and her granddaughter again this year. I first met them last holiday season and had the privilege of photographing them in my home and at a near by park. This year we had fun at a different location. I enjoyed being able to see how this little girl has grown since last year. She's still just as spunky and headstrong, but always a joy to follow around and photograph! Thank you again, Jan for inviting me to hang out with you for a bit and capture some more memories for you and your granddaughter!

I love meeting new families

I had the pleasure of meeting and photographing this lovely family this past Saturday. The weather was a bit cool and windy but we made it work. I will say this about the weather however, it was perfect play in the leaves, go for a hike, curl up by the fire place and drink hot chocolate weather! Jeremy and I were thrilled that this past weekend actually felt like fall to us (This time of year us northerners long for colder weather) As wonderful as the crisp weather was this weekend, it was short lived...back in the 70's tomorrow...not that I'm complaining because 70 degree weather is beautiful too. Anyway, thank you again to this fun family for giving me the opportunity to spend a little time with you and photograph your family!

Three Year Anniversary

Recently my husband and I celebrated our third year anniversary by visiting Pine Cove in Tyler Texas. This seems to have become a tradition of ours since its also our third year of going there. This year, however, we were not alone...Graydon got to join us for our get away celebration! He loves being outside, and while our time was very brief we did get to enjoy some beautiful fall weather. Hope you enjoy a few pics from our overnight in Tyler!

Future Fashion Model

This was such a fun photo shoot. This little girl had so much character and style and I really enjoyed getting to know her and her mom.
Kamisha, it was a pleasure to spend Friday afternoon with you and your daughter, I can't wait for you to see the rest of these pictures! Hope these few hold you over until then!

"S" Family

I had the pleasure of photographing this very sweet family this past Wednesday. We joke that Graydon is sweet on this little girl because every time he sees her he tries to hold her hand...its soooo cute! Thanks again for letting me capture your precious little girl and your family.

The "M" family

So I had the pleasure of photographing another fun family this past Saturday. I think I get just as excited as the families I'm photographing to see how their pictures will turn out! Here is a small sampling for you Meredith... hope this ties you over until I can finish processing the rest!

Ok, so I tried something new, this first picture just screamed vintage black and white to me...any thoughts?

"B" Family

This past Sunday I had the honor of photographing this family for the second time. Thank you so much for allowing me to capture moments with your family, it was great to see you guys again and I truly had fun hanging out with you this past Sunday. Hope you enjoy this sneak peak!