Please do not disturb the peacocks

Austin Holiday Mini Session Recap

Ok - so I had to leave my house at 5am this particular Saturday to arrive in the gorgeous city of Austin for a portrait party with four families. Two that I knew and two that I didn't. When I arrived at my destination I noticed a sign that read 'Please do not disturb the peacocks'. Either I was reading it wrong since it was still pitch black outside or I had definitely arrived in the city with the slogan, 'Keep Austin Weird'. Right then I knew this was going to be an interesting experience.

Turns out the location was so beautiful and so perfect for what we were doing that I completely forgot about my unheard of awake time. That, and the fact that I was surrounded by peacocks. This mini session was so much fun for me as I got to see old clients and meet new ones. For those unfamiliar with mini sessions, they are the equivalent of what you call speed dating - only with a camera. I have to get to know my clients, understand their needs and make their kids smile all within what seems like 2 minutes. The families for this party were so much fun and so flexible that I will most definitely consider a second date. :)

I want to thank these families for their undying patience this month since it's taken me so long to produce these proofs. I hope you'll feel that it's worth the wait

Austin....there is nothing weird about it to me!

Staying Focused,

Jamie

PS: No peacocks were disturbed in the photographing of these families.

More Holiday Shots

HOLIDAY CONT.

Ok, so I've averaged a client per day this month which is extremely high for me. If you could see my office, I have over one hundred faces staring back at me waiting to be proofed. You see, I print off my favorite photograph of each session and put it atop a proof packet. Then I line them up in order of their session date. That not only reminds me of which clients I need to proof (and in which order), but it also makes me smile since I'm surrounded by people smiling, laughing, & having a great time. I will try to share as I go, but it's getting tougher and tougher to do so!!

I must say this was one of the smoothest family sessions I've had. These kids were very well behaved and willing to do what I asked of them WHEN I asked (I wish my kids would take note!). The colors, lighting, their beautiful blue eyes all stood out to me and as a result we ended up with so many great shots!

LOVE THIS ONE!

The next ones are from a high energy session I had with 3 wild and crazy girls. As mentioned before, I am the youngest of 3 girls, so I love this scenario. These gals were a hoot and had more personality than I could imagine. It was so fun to see them in action!

ABSOLUTELY DARLING.

Thanks for taking a peek - I'll try to share more as I go!

Staying Focused,

Jamie