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!

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!

Mother's Day Photo Giveaway

PHOTO SESSION GIVEAWAY

Every mother deserves to be celebrated! 

 I really want to help someone make this Mother's Day special, so I decided to give away a free photo session which will include 3 final images on a photo cd and she will be featured on my blog.  

I mean how often does your mother pamper herself with a beautiful portrait?  

This is the perfect opportunity to give your mother a special Mother's Day gift. 

All you have to do is drop me a few lines about why your mother deserves to be celebrated.

Here's how you can do it.  

Leave me a comment here on my blog, or send me an email (j.cruz.photography@gmail.com), or message me on my facebook photography page.  

It really is that easy!

I will announce the lucky winner on May 5th.  

That gives you TWO WEEKS to enter this giveaway.... so hop to it!

 

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.

All images © Julie Cruz & j.cruz.photography

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.

All images © Julie Cruz & j.cruz.photography

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.


  All images © Julie Cruz & j.cruz.photography

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!

All images © Julie Cruz & j.cruz.photography

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.