Logan Approved • Commercial • Seabrook, TX

Here are super adorable handmade products that my talented and crafty SIL sells on her brand new website.

LOGANAPPROVED.COM

Her company is Logan Approved and she sells children's hair accessories along with other products such as hairbow frames, toesocks, and tote bags.
Confession:  My daughter has a few Logan Approved hairbows and when I'm feeling youthful I steal them from time to time to wear myself.  They're that cute!

I photographed the featured products on the website, and my daughter was one of the models.  So here's a peek at her awesome modeling skills (and one of many cool fabric flower hairbows you can find on the site).

My SIL talked her cute neighbors into modeling her products for me.  They're the Saley sisters.  Each happy to fix up their hair and wear cute accessories.  I absolutely loved doing this project and I had the best kid/teen models around..... they're all so photogenic.  Thanks girls!!!

Support my SIL and take a look at her website.  Leave a comment telling me which product you liked the most..... if I get enough comments then maybe I can talk her into doing a giveaway on my blog.

Freeman Family • Maternity/Family Portrait • Houston

Since I took these in February I have been dying to post some images from this session. The reason for the delay is simply because I prefer not to share session photos before my clients place and receive their order.  

I remember when I took Matt and Carolina's wedding pictures 5 or so years ago, and now here we were again taking family pictures. With two little ones and another on the way (now 3 little ones), their family had grown and changed so much.  It was a really good feeling to be a part of this family's most joyful moments.

We captured some very sweet moments at El Jardin del Mar.  The weather was nice (a bit windy at times), and for many of these shots the sun cast a soft gleam which made the images all the more lovely. I will include strong and lively shots which also appeal to my eye, as I hope it does to yours as well.   

All images ©Julie Cruz & j.cruz.photography

 

As always, please do not copy these images without permission.

Thank you!

Dominique + Friends • Prom • Galveston

I was super excited to take prom pictures last month.  It was the first time I had been asked to do so, and I think it is the perfect photo opportunity to memorialize an american high school milestone.  Why had I not thought of this before?!  I only wish I had more parents wanting to step away from the traditional prom date pictures taken at the front door right before the couple heads off..... 

We drove to Moody Gardens in Galveston for a few pre-prom pictures of Dominique with her friends.  (I have to tell you, Dominique is the sweetest girl in the world and if you were to meet her family you'd see why she turned out so well.  They are a big family with big hearts.)  So for Miss Dominique we were at the prom hot spot to put a modern twist on her prom photos.  It was a really nice day and the timing was perfect as the last minutes of the sun illuminated my subjects.  I also got the sun lens flare which inspired me for post production work on these pictures.   And I love the warm colors.

All images © Julie Cruz & j.cruz.photography

I always welcome healthy critiques to improve my skills, so if you'd like to know something (How to's in photoshop, photo style, etc.) or give your opinion please do not hesitate.  Thank you! 

Mother's Day Photo Giveaway Results

Time to announce the winners of my favorite holiday giveaway.  Yes, I said winners.  You all gave me such sweet nominations that it was super hard to choose which mother deserved it most.  After all the nomination stories I read I do believe they all deserve it.  That is why I decided to elect 2 winners.

Candace R.

&

Logan S.

The winners must claim their prize before the month's end to set up the photo session.

Thank you!