{ Tick Check! }

It's been FOREVER since we've had pictures of my own family taken...usually it's some version of 2 of us instead of all 3 of us...so when I decided that FOREVER was just too long and we were going to head to our local park and take pictures before the new mini Perkins arrived, I NEVER guessed that 40 degree weather was still prime time for TICKS! Arrrrggggggg....
Yes, ticks!

We had almost finished the session because our photographer (ME)...was pooped from running back and forth to set the timer on the camera...when all of a sudden, as my awesome husband was trying to take a rare picture of me, I looked down, freaked out, and all I could say was "Tick, tick, tick...waaaaahhhhh"

OK - I was a veterniary nurse for 16 years, and these are the kinds of little parasites I had developed a 'thick skin' for...but when you are pregnant, the only thing you think is...BLOOD SUCKING DISEASE!!! So after J firmed up his grip on the camera, calmed me down, threw the tick to infinity...I proceeded to tick check everyone and everything! If I myself could have stripped down to nothing and harmed none of the passers by's eyes...I would have, but I didn't want to subject poor souls to that preggo horror just before dinner. So, even though I still at times have flashbacks and can feel ticks creeping all over me, AND I just know I've brought them home and they are waiting to perpetrate their nastiness when I least expect it...I will remain calm...with my tweasers and a Red Bull in the wings!

PS - My husband thinks its hysterical that my new ring tone for his phone is "I'd Like to Check You for Ticks" (Brad Paisley)...he's SUCH a comedian! Instead of making jokes, I think he should talk to Santa about getting me a wireless remote so I can ditch the timer thingy! What do you think? :)


More to come...:)
~BLESSINGS!~

{ Teaser...:) }

Just a peek of a Saturday session w/the Perkins...

{ Believe }

We had to ditch our fam pics yesterday cause the weather was just too...well, Texas...:) So, you know kids...after mentioning 'pictures on Saturday' all week to Emma...she just didn't want to let the idea go! At 9pm last night, after pizza, Rudolph...and a bath to wash off the kid-germs...we went into the Studio Room last night and I caught THIS!

It says so much about little kids at Christmas...wonder, amazement, belief, curiosity. It's definitely one of my Em Favs...whadaya think?!

~BELIEVE!~

{ Is it the end already...? }

Well, it's officially the end of the Tin Star 2009 Sessions...thanks to a wonderful kung-fu kickin' baby on the way in about 4 weeks! It's such a cliche...BUT I REALLY can't believe how fast the year has flown...it seems like just the other day that we were celebrating the LAST New Year!

This 2009 journey has been an incredible one - the wonderful people I've met and worked with, the lessons learned (on the home front & on the 2-jobs front), officially becoming a wigged-out small business owner in February, TOTAL infertility stress and learning to balance life in general, yeah right! You know what I'm talking about...awesome wife, old mom-new mom syndrom, 2-job working, exhausted, perfectionism driven chick that I am ...and yes, even relearning how to shave my legs and paint my toenails at 8 mos of pregnancy...:) It's all a journey for which I am thankful...except the shaving part!

God has blessed my family and our business SO much this year because of each person that has placed their trust and recommendations in my little venture...you are appreciated, and I am stoked! I have so many ideas to give back...to you, the community and my family, and would love to partner with people who have the same God-born vision...call, email, write, jet-plane...whatever; let me know...I'm not kidding! :)

So I KNOW there will be many more pictures to share before the official end of 2009...including my 2009 Favs List...but for now, I'll leave you with some of my favorite images from my last session of the year...the beautiful Hunt Family!


~BLESSINGS!~

{ 1 Year Session...The Wounded Warrior }

I have had injuries at sessions before, but they have all pertained to ME! This wonderful, adorable little guy met the gravel on a personal level yesterday, and he had the facial road rash to prove it...although you would never be able to tell it due to Photoshop...AND his AWESOME attitude! The image with the #1 was right after the infamous tumble!
And a personal thanks to mom and dad for braving it out as well; I definitely know what it's like to have an injured little one...and still 'go on' - you were wonderful...and I still feel horrible! I hope he's much better after the wear and that preview is a 'treat' instead of a vision of the fall - and I hope you're willing to come and see me again! Enjoy, D


~BLESSINGS!~

{ 2009 Facebook Fan Christmas Contest }

The Rules are posted to Facebook...make sure you read 'em! The Questions are posted to Facebook...make sure you answer 'em! Go get 'em kids!!!

AND - Thank you to EVERYONE for making my wonderful business such an awesome part of my life...The Lord has blessed me beyond my imagination, so this is my chance to return the favor to Him and to you - D :)

{ Rosellini Grandkids }

The Rosellini Grandkids came to see me this morning for their Christmas Session...beautiful day, beautiful color, beautiful kiddos! Thank you so much for braving the waiting list, not to mention the drive ~ I think it was worth it! Enjoy the preview...:)



~BLESSINGS!~

{ It's almost time... }

2 days left until the Tin Star Facebook Fan ONLY 2009 Christmas Contest Opens!!!
Contest questions will be posted @ 8pm on Thanksgiving Day to Facebook Fans ONLY...the first person to email me with all of the correct answers (some research might be required)...is the WINNER!

The Rules have been posted to the Tin Star FB Page...
The clicker fingers are ready...
The clock is ticking...

If you aren't a Tin Star Facebook Fan...do it now!
You could win a 2010 Complimentary Spring Portrait Session...so don't miss out on a chance for great, affordable, and cherished images of those you love!

~Blessings for a great Thanksgiving!~

{ The Klines...and a Damp, Drippy Day }

From my FAVORITE children's book..."Clementine in the City"...Where do you go on a damp, drippy day when you're all juggled out and there's no place to play?

In this case...anywhere with little Reed! He is so cute, so much fun and one ball of marathon walking energy! There is absolutely no need for me to exercise during pregnancy when I've got kiddos like this one to 'shoot' on the weekends! This session in one word...F.U.N. Love this session and this great family!

The first series is my favorite...The Call...The Sidestep...The Diss! He'd be a great quarterback! :)

~BLESSINGS!~

{ Saying goodbye...:( }

I think I'll miss you more than either of us will know...

{ 8 Days & Counting... }

If you aren't a Fan of Tin Star Photography on Facebook...NOW IS THE TIME! The Tin Star Photography Christmas Contest will open on Thanksgiving Day to Facebook Fans ONLY!

One lucky Tin Star FB Fan will receive a 1 hour Spring 2010 portrait session in Waxahachie ~ including 2, 5x7s and 1, 8x10 & an online gallery of proofs for purchase!!! Stay stuned for The Rules...;)

Remember, the contest is open to Facebook Fans ONLY...so Become a fan ASAP!

{ Dycus Family }

I can honestly say...I have no idea which of these is my favorite...because this session contained SOOO many for me once I sat down to edit and choose preview images! Suffice it to say...just a really cool lookin' family...sweet kiddos...and charming mom & dad! Thank you so much for an easy session to shoot and one that has already proven easy to edit...Enjoy!



~BLESSINGS!~

{ The Glenns...& a few foreigners }

I had the pleasure of hosting the Glenn Family from Dallas again for their fall family session in my hometown of Waxahachie this Saturday! Beautifully cloudy day (perfect for a session)...but I was completely unaware that a WWII battle re-enactment was in the works as well! So amidst the German gunfire, the Russians mobilizing and the Americans preparing their surprise attack...we managed to make it out alive...and with these great images! Thanks to the Glenns for um...well, overlooking the obvious...enjoy the preview...:)


~BLESSINGS!~