life lately : balance

i wrote a post awhile back about working from home and finding balance. like all seasons of life things have changed and my routine looks completely different. i very often get ask "HOW do you do so much?" "WHY do you do so much" and am always given suggestions like " you should cut something out"  or  "work less" ... while all questions and suggestions are welcome i realize no one really knows whats going on but me. of course ryan is in tune and helps keep me in check but there are still many moments in a day were i feel completely alone. 

owning and running a multifaceted business at many times is complicated but i wouldn't trade it for the world. i thoroughly enjoy screen printing, photography and graphic design. there are times i want to cut out one but can't wrap my head around it. 

today while screen printing multiple custom orders i realized i am able to offer a variety of services and enjoy each of them is because i need each of them to keep me focused and on track. even though i enjoy it, i don't think i could be out in the screen printing studio for 8+ hours a day. same goes with photography and graphic design. by doing different jobs that are very different from each other i get excited about working on each one. i don't get burned out and i look forward to each new client.  

i've always struggled with the ability to stay on track. school was a challenge. offering different services which allow me to work with my hands and interact with people brings me great joy and gives me balance. 

with baby #3 to arrive in october, i will be fine tuning each of the services i offer to best fit our family but no single one will be deleted. stay tuned for those updates!! 

postpartum hospital session : truly mason

july and august have been a busy couple of months spent at the hospital. so many sweet sweet babies being born. i would like to introduce ms. truly mason. she was born early in the morning on my birthday and i think she is just the cutiest little babe. i know her big brother and parents are just smitten with her. you are loved truly joanna. 

i love doing these postpartum hospital sessions, they are easy to plan. i can either take the day of or the day after you have the baby. the sessions last around 30 minutes. i have some great recommendations as far as introducing siblings or grandparents to their new addition for the first time. if you'd like to find to find our more just contact me and i can give you some details. i will be booking the rest of August and September but taking a break ( to have my baby ) in October & November. 

Enjoy! the sweetness is almost too much. 

newborn lifestyle session: noah + reilly family

i would like to introduce this sweet family of four. newborn lifestyle sessions are one of my favorite things to shoot. anything lifestyle really. it's natural, unposed, and i get to step back and capture the love that's interwoven through the house and each family member. as parents our goal is to keep our children safe and to show them love. love was present in this house and it gave me all the warm feelings. babies are such a blessing and it's a beautiful thing to watch how that little blessing can make a house feel so warm and cozy. 

congrats amy & andrew! thank you for inviting me into your home to capture this beautiful time in your lives. 

contact me if you'd like to book a newborn lifestyle session. spaces are limited for August and September. 

summer family session // herndon

wooop! it's friday and i have this adorable little of three soon to be four to show you. they were serious troopers, we took the session out in charlie and it was hot and even worse, the gnats were on attack. they were flying in ears, eyes and up your nose. this was my last session charlie for awhile because it's just not fun, for anyone. 

thank you whitney and blake for making me laugh and being the best sports! you guys are great and i can't wait to meet your new little lady in a few short weeks!

newborn studio : dean

I offer a short 30 minute session in the studio, perfect for portraits! The space is really small so short and sweet is good. I had the pleasure of meeting this little man and he did great. Sleepy and handsome, Dean, it was great to meet you! 

newborn family session // wichita falls, texas

this little family was so sweet! little man had a head of hair, was so calm, and was born at 12Ibs! usually my newborn lifestyle sessions take place in the clients home but due to their house being dark later in the evening we held this session in the apartments above my shop, white walls and lots of light was perfect! it was rainy and cloudy outside and everything worked perfect. enjoy!

k+b || katie & bryce engagement || wichita falls, tx

i had so much fun with this couple! the wind was absolutely crazy but everyone remained happy. love does that to you :) they met in college at Tech and are now both living in california. i'm so happy they let me be a part of their engagement photos. i'm excited for you guys! 

presley & blake // engagement session

i'd like to welcome presley & blake! such a sweet and fun couple! although the weather looks beautiful it was a little chilly! these two were total champs and persevered through it!  all smiles, giggles and laughs - just the way it should be! thank you guys for being awesome, i look forward to your wedding in October! 

jayme // bridals // charlie, tx

this beautiful lady was married this past weekend and it was all so wonderful! amazing handmade details, dried flowers, beautiful couple and the list goes on and on. for now, a peak of jayme's amazing bridals! we took them out in the charlie area and everything was wonderful. thank you jayme for choosing me and letting me be apart of such a beautiful time in your life! 

tylar : portriat session

i love seeing little kids grow and blossom into sweet little humans. tylar was so chatty and cute this session. the weather was a little chilly so we did part in studio and the rest downtown wichita falls. she made us work to get her to smile because she couldn't resist all the acorns. i love this age when kids are so distracted in new things that they won't give you the time of day. it can be a struggle but i appreciate the challenge. her mama and daddy are doing a great job with this sweet soul! love you ms. tylar. 

CLICK HERE for prices and contact me for details on booking a portrait and outdoor session for the family or just your special little one! Spring is booking quickly so don't wait. 

hagen : senior 2016 // holliday high school

senior season is here! i'm not sure that's a real thing but graduations are near for all the seniors and it's an exciting time of new things, growth, and adventure. i had such a great time with hagen! great personality and he was having fun which makes my job pretty amazing. 

adventures in peach blossoms // charlie, tx

spring weather came early this year which means peach blossoms came early this year. these beauties come and go really fast and not all varieties of peaches produce large blooms. so it's a hit or miss and i pray i catch them every year.

i've been eyeing a few different orchards in the charlie area waiting for them to be in full bloom and right when they hit full bloom last week we had a lot of rain which weighs them down and they fall easier. the rain stopped in time for me to get home last friday, grab the girls, and go enjoy these beautiful blossoms. it was cloudy and perfect. the girls weren't really up for getting their picture made so we played and i practiced shooting video. 

i'm glad i took advantage on friday because by sunday there were nearly all gone. green is peaking out in the trees and soon we will have little peaches hanging from those trees. 

these blossoms make me so happy. they remind me summer is near with lots of fresh produce. we are praying we don't get hit with a late freeze. if we do, no peaches will be had. 

annie is my little story teller. she plopped herself down in the grass and let her imagination run wild. she is so dramatic and puts so much emphasis into what she says. i love to watch her and pray she stays just like this. 

and now, a short video of our time exploring and savoring these beautiful blossoms. 

sutton 7 month // studio session

when a client contacts me about a portrait session and doesn't have a set plan or know exactly what they want, i get really excited. this allows me to use some creative freedom and suggest a few ideas to the client so this session is something they will love. with spring near all i can think about is flower crowns, sunshine, my little studio and  short and sweet sessions. 

meet Sutton, a cutie with cheeks to die for and the sweetest little smile, not to mention she has a momma that is so beautiful! when alysha booked the session for sutton and we decided to make a flower crown, i knew i would have extra flowers so i ask if she would want to end with a little mommy and me session with both ladies in flower crowns. i'm so happy she agreed!

i'm booking studio sessions now, contact me here and click here for pricing. 

sawyer 3 month // studio session

i was privileged to take this little ladies newborn lifestyle session and now her 3 month pictures. we too these in studio which was so nice. no wind and lot's of bright natural light. ms. sawyer has grown so much and is the cutest little babe with her fair skin and beautiful blue eyes. 

i've been so lucky with studio sessions lately. perfect for a quick portrait session. contact me for more details or come see me in the store and i can answer any questions. click here for pricing.

cole & christina wedding : SAFB // wichita falls // texas

when christina contacted me about their small intimate wedding on base i was super excited! something simple, short and sweet. her style is amazing and the love these two showed toward each other just melted my heart. 

the weather for a february wedding was amazing. cole is a pilot so getting some shots near the type of plane he flies was a must. these two were so easy going and relaxed! 

thank you cole & christina for letting me be apart of such a special day in your lives. enjoy the reception next month in Nebraska! 

family session : mason

the weather was perfect on this beautiful winter day! the sun was shining and this family was the sweetest. casey is my cousin, we grew up attached to the hip and i am so happy for her and her growing family. mr. john quinn is 2 and is going to be a big brother. 

he's a little boy who doesn't want to look at the camera. he is so cute and quiet and i love his mannerisms. congrats casey and john on the pregnancy announcement and the addition to your family and happy birthday john quinn! 

family sessions are so fun. i love my job and i love to tell a story. now booking spring sessions! i will also be scheduling a select number of peach blossom and wheat field sessions this spring so be on the look out for those details!

52 // week 5

february is here and the girls were feeling it this week. i think jane has been feeling bad which explains why she's being so lovey toward her sister. i caught them snuggling on the couch and had to capture the sweetness. 

week 5 // annie // bubbles in your face

week 5 // jane // feet in your face

i really enjoy being apart of their crazy energy and childhood. being their mom is such a blessing. 

|| YOU || poster session : jace talley

introducing a new type of session i am now offering since i have a studio/store space. i have briefly mentioned this on my instagram feed and facebook but i wanted to take a moment to discuss the details of this session here. 

this is a quick 15 minute session to capture the awesome quirky personality of your little one. kids are such amazing creations yet all are so different. each and every little one has something they are into and enjoy. maybe it was something you enjoyed as a kid or something you are currently into. or maybe it's something completely off the wall. 

my goal is to capture this special time for you and to blow it up onto a 24in x 36in poster so you can frame and keep forever. don't forget the awesome simple things that make your little one...little. 

|| $200 || includes 24 x 36 poster printed in black and white and digital download of edited images taken during session. design and actual poster are included in the session fee. 

contact me for more details and booking! 

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and without further a do... jace cure talley - 5 years old - currently into monster trucks

i love that jace told me he wouldn't smile yet when we give this kid one of his most favorite things, trucks, he was beaming with joy. 

bump series // watch your belly grow

today i am talking about the bump series that i am now offering. 

this session takes place in my store space / studio. you can start as early as 8 weeks but if you aren't showing and don't want to come that early it's up to you when you start. // price is the same // the series will be complete at the end of your 40 weeks (or as long as you carry the baby). approx. 16 sessions 

you will come in every two weeks to get shots of your belly growing. you can choose to wear the same thing every time or you can change it up! i welcome you to bring a prop (maybe something you've been craving). when you come into fill out information i would love to talk about how we can make the series personalized to you!

no appointment is required. stop by during store hours and we can shoot your images. session lasts 5-10 minutes, quick and easy. once i edit each session (1-3 business days) i will email you your images and you can keep and post to your facebook and/or instagram. 

at the end of your pregnancy i will compile your images into a book or poster. ( designing is free but the physical poster or book is additional )

|| price is $300 || includes edited images from each session and the design of the total series at the end of pregnancy! I would love to talk details contact me if you have questions!

this is such a fun way to document a miraculous time in your life!!

52 // week 4

week 4. january is almost over and we are looking forward to february! 

annie // week 4 // jump

jane // week 4 // hands