Talitha • Maternity Portrait • Clear Lake • PART I

I love maternity photography because there is truly something very amazing about that growing bump.  Talitha looks so beautiful.  She's going to be a first time mommy by the end of this month.  We can't wait to meet the precious baby girl.

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I made the next image shown first in a crisp light & then in a soft light.  To me they are equally as beautiful, but I'd probably go with the second if I were to mount this image & hang it in my home.  It just has that soft angelic feel to it, you know? Then again....?  It depends on the pictures surrounding it.

Seth + Erica • Engagement Session • Houston • POST II

More image variations from this photo session!  I had to share these posed images in their many dramatic aesthetics.  I find each small change leaves a new imprint on how I feel when viewing the image & how it appeals to the eye.

I'd like to know your opinion, whether you're a friend, follower, or just a passerby.

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warm-toned w/dramatic lighting

Deep shadows w/dramatic lighting

b&w w/dramatic lighting

b&w w/G&B color pop

b&w w/G color pop

b&w w/G&R color pop

b&w w/ R color pop

Seth + Erica • Engagement Session • Houston • POST I

This is a repost of a previous session that I sadly had to take down a while back.  Now I am able to show these images again & with a few tweaks here and there.  We ventured out to the Wortham Falls, next to the Wortham Theater for these pictures.  I love these waters.


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Brandi • Portrait Session • Warehouse District

LOOOOVED this photo shoot!  I wanted to experiment with a new location and time and model, so Brandi was a doll and helped me out.  She was so awesome and patient with me.  We took these back in November when I was 7 months pregnant... I laugh now because Brandi had to help me up from the ground several times.  Thanks girl!

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There are two versions of the following image. First one has a warm yellowish tone & the second one is in a cool tone.  I love both, but the first fits my mood for night time fine art photography. 

The last image is one of my favorites.  I played around with textures & cannot decide which looks best, therefore I am posting the variations that I came up with & letting you tell me which one is to your liking. The first is just color enhanced, no textures. The second is color muted, no textures.

The next set of images are black & white with textures, except the first one is just classic b&w.  You can't go wrong with the classic look.

Once again you decide which is your favorite.... leave me a comment to let me know your opinion.