Studio B Photography

New Photography Blog

2010-07-20T00:00:00.000-05:00

The new photography blog is live and active! Check it out and enjoy! This site will no longer be active. I'm really excited about it all and hope you are too. It's been a blessing to see how the Lord has been directing this passion of mine. Go forth and be glorious!

Magazine Cover

2010-07-18T08:17:00.000-05:00

One of my photographs is the current cover for a devotional publication called Power for Today. I'm blessed and humbled to have my work published for such a wonderful ministry. I hope that I can provide artwork for them in the future.

Back in Business!

2010-06-17T08:00:00.002-05:00

I'm rejoining the "work force" and am officially available for photo shoots again. I'm excited! My first shoot is on Saturday and I'm really looking forward to it. I'm also changing things up a bit, but still have some final details to work out before I reveal the new set up. Get ready for a new name, new blog, new packages and maybe even a couple of other new things! It's exciting! I may have to introduce things in spurts since my new little helper isn't always helpful, but we'll get there. Stay tuned!

A Beautiful Bride

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Precious One Month Old Angel

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Such a Beautiful One Year Old

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And the Winner is . . .

2010-01-17T08:00:00.000-06:00

We had a couple that were in a tight running, so our First Place Winner is . . .

The First Place prize is an 11x14 print that will be mailed to you over the next few days. Yay!!! Congratulations!!!

But, because it was so close, we have a Second Place Winner. That winner (with a prize of an 8x10 print that will be mailed to you in a few days) is . . .

Yay, again!!! Congratulations to you as well!!! I love that it was such a close race!

Thanks for playing along everyone!

The 2009 Faves

2010-01-01T08:47:00.001-06:00

It's that time again . . . time for you to vote for the favorite photo from 2009!!! And, just so you know, it was HARD to come up with a list of my faves this go around because you were all such FABULOUS subjects to photograph! Therefore, I was forced to give you the hard job of narrowing it down from 25 to just 1 lucky winner.

Good luck to all of you who were listed as a fave! Voting ends at 11:59 pm on January 16th and the winner will be announced on January 17th. There is a prize to be won, so vote often! I won't publish the comments to keep you all in suspense . . . it's more fun that way! Happy voting!!!

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On "Maternity Leave"!!!

2009-12-23T00:00:00.001-06:00

Just wanted to let everyone know that I am officially on "maternity leave" from photography until further notice. I'll be updating this blog with photos from shoots over the last several weeks to get all finished up, but I'm officially closed for new appointments. I'm not sure how long I'll take a break . . . I've got to get my little man here and learn all about his schedule before I think about getting back in the swing of things here again.

Thank you for all the support and love you have given me over the years in my photography! Each of you has been a blessing to me in my work! I look forward to getting back in the groove of things after getting settled as a family of three.

A Beautiful Family

2009-12-07T00:00:00.000-06:00

My Fiercely Beautiful Friend

2009-11-30T00:00:00.000-06:00

Oh, to be young and in love!

2009-10-05T12:15:00.005-05:00

Cousin Love

2009-10-02T17:52:00.006-05:00

SO In Love with a Cutie Red Head in a Cutie Red Tutu

2009-09-21T12:00:00.001-05:00

Fun Siblings

2009-09-11T15:34:00.003-05:00

Sweet Baby!

2009-08-26T00:00:00.000-05:00

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this little girl!!!!

2009-08-20T00:00:00.002-05:00

I guess that's good though since she's my niece!

They're like their mom . . . they make me laugh in every way!

2009-08-18T12:45:00.006-05:00

Pregnant with Sweet Aiden

2009-08-13T15:21:00.005-05:00

A Sweet Family at Play

2009-08-08T14:58:00.007-05:00

A Sweet Papa and His Beautiful Girls

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They're real fun!

2009-07-29T14:22:00.011-05:00

I think she's ready to conquer the world.

2009-07-02T19:43:00.006-05:00

It's time to head to Texas again!

2009-06-14T00:00:00.001-05:00

My photography ventures in Lubbock and Plainview, Texas were so great in February that I'm offering a few time slots for photo shoots during our upcoming trip to Lubbock in July. Time slots are available in Lubbock on Monday, July 13th, Tuesday, July 14th and Thursday, July 16th at 5:30 pm each of those days. Two time slots are available in Plainview on Saturday, July 18th - one at 4:00 pm and one at 5:45 pm.

Now for the details of the session:

1. You will get a 1 - 1.5 hour photo session. I mostly work outside, but I'm totally open to doing something in doors if that is preferable. Also, if the weather is bad, we'll move indoors.

2. You will get a CD with all your photos which you can use to print your own high quality enlargments or reprints for incredibly low prices at mpix.com.

3. The total cost will be $150, which will include a $50 non-refundable deposit to reserve your appointment. Your appointment is not 100% official until the deposit is received and it's on a first come, first serve basis. Deposits must be received no later than Thursday, July 9th to reserve your time slot.

4. If you're interested, leave me a comment with your email address and I will get back in touch with you about the specific details.

I'm excited about bringing my photography to West Texas again! I can't wait to catch up with old friends and make new ones . . . it's the funnest part of being a photographer!

Cute As a Button

2009-06-06T16:47:00.004-05:00

Ready to Conquer the World

2009-04-20T12:48:00.003-05:00

A Day with Bankers and Politicians

2009-04-10T00:00:00.002-05:00

I have one corporate photography gig every year . . . a Leadership Day for the Community Bankers Association of Alabama. It's always fun to see who will be there to speak and this year was definitely one of the best. Our Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Secretary of State spoke, with one of our Senators in attendance. It was a good day!

The Alabama Secretary of State, Beth Chapman

The Lieutenant Governor of Alabama, Jim Folsom

The Governor of Alabama, Bob Riley

Alabama Senator, Roger Bedford

I heart them.

2009-04-07T19:43:00.009-05:00

An Energetic and Adventerous Family

2009-03-12T23:29:00.008-05:00

A Crowd You Want to Know

2009-03-07T00:00:00.002-06:00

A Precious, Precious Family

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A Lovable and Huggable Family

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Just try and tell me I'm not adorable . . .

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Sweet Cousins

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A Beautiful Family I'm Glad to Know

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I'm in love . . .

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And they lived happily ever after.

2009-01-18T00:00:00.001-06:00

I got out of the wedding photography business quite some time ago, but when these two very special friends asked me to take their wedding pictures I jumped at the chance. Knowing this couple well, I knew that the wedding would be Spirit filled and therefore, full of love and passion. Weddings like that are effortless to photograph - the power of love true love shines and the camera has nothing else to capture.

The WINNER is . . .

2009-01-17T00:00:00.000-06:00

Y'all are FUN!!!!!!!!! I received close to 150 comments leaving votes this go around . . . I'm telling you, FUN!!! Now it's time to turn the fun around and give it to the lucky winner. The winner receives an 11x14 print of the winning image to hang in their home. Are you ready? Here she is . . .

Heading to West Texas

2009-01-09T15:18:00.002-06:00

Don't let this post distract you from voting . . . KEEP VOTING (see below). Secondly, check out my personal blog for information about my upcoming photography trip to West Texas if you're interested in hiring me to photograph your kids or family in February.

My List of Favorites - Participation Requested Please!

2009-01-01T00:00:00.000-06:00

It's time for a year in review . . . a list of my top 20 favorite pictures of children and families from the last year. I had SO many to choose from since I had so very many wonderful clients this last year. Thank you, thank you, thank you for allowing me to photograph your family!

Just like last year, I'm having a contest with my favorite pictures. Which one of the 20 listed below is your favorite? The winner wins a really great prize, so vote like crazy! With comments on this blog, I have to review them before publishing, so to keep people in suspense, I'm opting to just not publish the comments. I'll still see them and keep a running tally though. I think it will be so much more fun this way! Don't forget that I totally expect people to vote more than once . . . I actually encourage it! Be shameless and make your voice heard loudly above all the others! The deadline for votes is midnight on January 16th and the winner will be announced on January 17th.

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Stunning

2008-12-21T00:00:00.000-06:00

There are just no other words.

Bear Hugs, Giggles and Kisses . . .

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This is what families are made of.

She's a doll!

2008-11-11T13:09:00.005-06:00

I've been photographing this little darling since she was 6 months old and these were her 18 month old pictures. I can't believe it's been a year already! She just keeps getting cuter and cuter, sweeter and sweeter.

They ARE a Happy Family!

2008-10-24T20:41:00.012-05:00

Dad wasn't sure the pictures would portray them as a happy family, but I knew they would . . . they look just like the happy family that I know them to be.

It's that time of year . . .

2008-10-24T20:12:00.004-05:00

. . . the time of year for Christmas card photos! I can't believe it's already that time again, but it's exciting because that means extra photo shoots and extra time hanging out with people I love and capturing that on camera. It's a fun time of year! Here's my first little holiday angel . . . her eyelashes will capitvate you!

Such a Beautiful Belly

2008-09-05T21:11:00.006-05:00

There are few things in this world that are more beautiful than a pregnant woman. I personally think this is one of the most gorgeous ever. She's my sister and she's carrying my sweet niece . . . it just doesn't get much better.

Such a happy family!

2008-08-12T12:25:00.009-05:00

They are one of my favorite families on the face of the planet. After all, they are a part of me . . . my family . . . a part of my definition of home.

Those Eyes, Those Curls . . .

2008-08-06T16:35:00.004-05:00

. . . it's all simply adorable!

So in LOVE . . .

2008-08-02T21:08:00.005-05:00

I love photographing young couples who are this in love . . . It's simply beautiful!

I could go for a snuggle.

2008-07-12T00:11:00.004-05:00

Six weeks old and all kinds of lovable!

A New Camera!!!

2008-06-24T20:44:00.010-05:00

I have big news for all of you who are looking to hire me as a photographer . . . this week I upgraded my equipment and that means your final product is going to be that much better!!! Don't get me wrong, great equipment is not the only tool necessary for great photography, but it certainly does help.

My new camera (a Canon 5D) and a new lens (f1.4 50mm) arrived this week and I've enjoyed testing it out in different situations. Wow! This camera is something else! Look at this shot I took at 11 o'clock at night with only the light of a full moon and one hall light in the back of the house. (Yes, I gasped too!)

And, here is a shot of my horribly lit bedroom. The light looks almost dreamy in this pictures, but look at the light in real life and it's nothing I would have ever dreamed of photographing.

And I just love this artsy floral shot from the 50mm lens so I have to add it to the list. It's lovely in my opinion.

Needless to say, I'm in LOVE with the Canon 5D and the new lens. It exceeds all my hopes and expectations (and that's saying a lot!) So, get ready for even more spectacular photos!

Along with new equipment comes some other changes as well. If you have hired me before, you received a book of 4x6 photos from your session along with a CD of the shots taken. From here on out, the book of 4x6 photos is being replaced with a box of 4x6 photos that looks like this . . .

Isn't that fun? For those of you that I photograph outside of the Montgomery area (that would include anywhere I have traveled to of my own free will, but you hired me while I was in town, and that requires me to mail your photos to you rather than have you pick them up), the box of photos is not included in the session fee. If you would like to pay $40 extra, a box of photos will be mailed to you along with your CD. (If I am traveling specifically to take pictures for you, then travel fees would apply as well.)

If you're interested in me photograhing your children, family or a special event in your life, leave me a comment with your email address and I will get back to you with a quote regarding pricing.
Here's to happing shooting with the 5D!!!

What a beautiful family!

2008-06-23T15:10:00.004-05:00

Can't think of a better Father's Day present than pictures of your family. Wouldn't you agree?

A Little Boy in Overalls

2008-06-07T21:26:00.008-05:00

Seriously, could he be any cuter? What a sweetheart!!!

Two of My Favorite Girls

2008-06-02T21:39:00.001-05:00

Couldn't you just eat them up???

Family Fun Day at The Waters

2008-05-28T16:22:00.005-05:00

The 17th was a big day at The Waters. There was the Kids One Charity Bike Ride, the Footprints Ministry Family Fun Day, and an Antique Car Show. Lots of fun was had by all and I was hired for the day to grab some shots. Here are a few of all the fun.

A Fabulous Dance Recital

2008-05-20T16:14:00.008-05:00

In the post of the prom pictures I mentioned how great it is to get jobs that are out of the ordinary because they really keep me on my toes and are a great learning experience. Last week I had one of the best learning experiences of my photography career . . . I photographed a dance recital for a couple of girls that I love to pieces. They are absolutely beautiful dancers and I was amazed by their sheer talent, grace and poise. I hope that I was able to capture at least a small glimpse of that. It was by far one of the hardest jobs I've ever tackled, but was unbelievably rewarding because of how it stretched me. I probably took close to 500 pictures and I only have 73 that I'm willing to let them look at. The ones posted below are my most proud moments of the night. These are straight out of the camera (except for three of them that were cropped) and I couldn't be happier with them.

I had someone point out to me that pictures of dance that have any kind of blur just really shouldn't be considered great, but I tend to disagree. Look at those in the middle that are "blurry". To me, it shows the movement of the dance and I think it's fabulous! In my opinion, great photography captures emotion. What is more emotional than the movement of a dance? And, while the main reason I only have 73 photos for these girls to look at is because they are blurry, there's definitely a time and a place for the "blur" . . . when it's on purpose and captures the emotion is when it's truly fabulous.

Prom Never Looked So Good

2008-05-14T15:17:00.004-05:00

Saturday night, I had the awesome opportunity to photograph some teens who were off to their prom. This photo shoot was so fun for so many reasons . . . 1) It's not a typical job I get and out of the ordinary is always good for a photographer. 2) The time for the photo shoot was at my favorite time of day to take pictures because of the pretty light a setting sun gives. 3) These teens were just really fun to be around. It just doesn't get much better than this. And if you're into photography and still contemplating about whether or not you should get a polarizer for your lenses, take a look below and see what awesome things it can do for you. I know I've bragged on my polarizer before, and I'm sure it won't be the last time. When you can pull pictures like this straight out of the camera, it's a piece of equipment worth bragging about! And so you can tell the difference with and without a polarizer, the group shot in front of the fence was taken at an angel that is ineffective for the polarizer and therefore, it had to have it's color bumped up in photoshop to still be pretty. Interesting, huh?

On to the pictures . . . I had to burn my prom pictures because they were so hideous. I hope these don't meet the same fate some day! Ha!

Her One Year Old Pictures . . .

2008-05-10T22:09:00.006-05:00

Just in time for Mother's Day. I may shed a couple of tears myself.

Oh, to be THREE!

2008-04-25T23:08:00.007-05:00

Saturday the 19th was a fun day of photography. Not that all of my photo shoots aren't fun because they are WAY FUN, but it's especially fun to get to celebrate the birthday of a sweet little friend who's turning three. I had so much fun at your tea party . . . thanks for inviting me!

CBAA Leadership Day

2008-04-09T23:25:00.007-05:00

Today I photographed a Leadership Day for the Community Bankers Association of Alabama. Each year, CBAA hosts this event for area high school students to allow them to come to the Capitol city and catch a glimpse of the Legislative season in progress. Today we were actually in the House Chambers for the main event, which was very interesting to see. I took group pictures after that in front of the Capitol building and then we heard Senator Wendell Mitchell speak at the Alabama Activity Center. It was a great day! I've included pictures I took for the job as well as pictures I took for fun while we were waiting for events to move along. I was intrigued by texture today . . . can you tell?

Wondering about the super blue sky with vivid clouds? I love my polarizer!!! Who needs photoshop when you've got this baby?

Lots and LOTS of Laughter . . .

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. . . all because two people fell in love.

Thank you for sharing that with me! I loved every minute of it.

Comments

2008-02-28T10:48:00.003-06:00

Just to let you know, I had to add an extra step to making comments on this blog. Someone left a comment that was a link to a virus and I would hate for someone to check the link and have their computer crash. So from now on, if you want to leave a comment, you're totally free to do so, but I have to approve it before it's published. This will ensure that only safe comments are posted. Thanks for your understanding and keep those comments coming! I love them!!!

Gorgeous!

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Precious Little One

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