The Blog is Moving!

Our blog has moved to www.twelvestonesphotography.com/blog! You will be amazed with the new set-up - bigger, brighter photos, the ability to comment on photos, and more! Please spread the word to your friends and family and encourage them to subscribe. All subscribers will be automatically entered in our periodic drawings for free sessions and will get updates on session deals and specials.

Now, theoretically, if you are already subscribed, you should not need to re-subscribe to the blog. I am going to attempt to transfer over all the subscriptions. However, I will apologize in advance if this does not go as planned. Please be checking the new blog for instructions on how to re-subscribe just in case. Shortly, the link from our homepage will be changed to the new blog address.

Thank you for being patient!

And the winner is . . .

And the winner of our March 15 drawing for a free session is

RACHEL PEREZ

Congratulations!! Contact me via email to set up your session.

From the archives . . .

I was over at my parents house today searching through their old photos. I was actually looking for some baby pictures to have around for when our little one is born to compare. I found a few, but I also stumbled upon this little gem! Here I am at 19 months - with a camera! Clearly, I'm a natural. : )

Today it was back to the park that I love so much! I just can't get enough of that place. :) I had a relaxed session with a senior girl who was simply beautiful - inside and out!

Take a look:

14-months

This little guy was a real treasure yesterday! He was 14-months and had the most gorgeous blue eyes. We started at his family's house in his bedroom and were able to capture some really precious pics with the beautiful light that was streaming in:


We then headed to the park to grab some shots in the green grass and with the peacocks!


I wish you could get a feel for the true colors in each of these pictures, but when I go to post them into the blog, it mutes the colors. Hopefully in the near future, we'll have a new and improved blog to post pics! In the meantime, enjoy your sneak peek, "S" family! :)

Free portrait session drawing!

The next drawing for a FREE session will be March 15!! All you have to do is register to receive our blog update via email by entering your email address to the left. Be sure to tell all your friends and family to not miss out on this chance to win!

Some cuddly kitties

Take a look at this pic I snapped of our two precious cats looking oh so sweet and innocent . . . however, don't be fooled - these are the same cats that break flower vases, unroll the entire roll of toilet paper, and try to claw their way under any closed door! :) But, we love them nonetheless.

On that note (or not really), I wanted to announce that our prices will be increasing beginning March 15 to $125/session. This new price still includes all the great perks, including the print credit and the CD with all the rights and digital proofs. In addition , our print prices have increased slightly due to our printer increasing their prices for the new year. Download a current print price list here.

I spent the morning with a fabulous young lady taking her senior pictures. Our session was fun and relaxed and she made my job SO easy - just look how beautiful she is! I had such a hard time picking even FOUR pictures to post. Enjoy your sneak peek, "I".

Slow and Steady

Business has definitely slowed since the pre-Christmas rush, but with a full-time teaching job in addition to taking pictures, this is a perfect pace!

Today I had the chance to take some maternity pictures with a husband and wife who are both big UT fans . . . and hoping their little girl will be, too! This little bundle is coming in April and we all can't wait to meet her. "B" and "C", here's your sneak peek!

AND

part of what made this session so special is that we are expecting our first baby this August! It made me that much more excited about what is to come for us. Here's the very first sneak peek of the Tripple baby!!

Is this really January?

It's hard to believe it's January and the start of 2009 . . . not to mention we had three days near 80 this week! On one of these glorious days I had the chance to capture the "B" family and their precious two-year-old, "A". I have to admit, I was a bit apprehensive about the whole thing because two-year-olds are, well . . . . challenging to say the least! I usually spend more time chasing them than I do taking pictures! :) But, this little doll was fantastic. We had a great time and captured some really precious smiles. Enjoy your sneak peek, "B" family.

Love is in the Air

Of course . . . it figures, we've had two days of weather in the high 70's, and the day I have an engagement shoot scheduled, the temperature drops 30 degrees! However, "J" and "J" were great sports and we had loads of fun - despite the cold weather. They were so laid back, easy going, and obviously in love. I felt privileged to capture this time in their life! Take a look:

Happy New Year!

Well, we're back from a little holiday hiatus and I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. We just returned from a midwest tour visiting family. It was fantastic to see everyone again! However, we are definitely happy to be back in sunny Austin.

My first shoot of the new year was actually a re-shoot for a little guy that we tried to capture when he was four days old and he wouldn't have any of it! He's now about three weeks and was an absolute dream - I could just eat him up! "L", I think you'll be really pleased with this go around. Here's a sneak peek (Amy, thanks so much for the cocoon - I LOVE it!) :