Hardin High School Volleyball, Leah

Hardin High School Volleyball

This is my fourth year to photography the Hardin High School volleyball team. Each year we try to create a unique and unusual "sports" portrait.

This year I found my inspiration from a Vanity Fair "Twilight" photo shoot. Most high school girls are "in love" with the Twilight and thought the girls would love to participate in "anything" TWILIGHT.

I blogged the inspiration photo and told the girls to get "the perfect outfit" ready. AND they did. They looked absolutely beautiful! I had a great time. {and thanks for the wonderful Mas Amigos meal}.

Thank you Josh and Randy for being our muscle men. Josh always ask me why I make everything so difficult. Duh, difficult makes beautiful, unique portraits.

*A special thank you to Mr. & Mrs. Pickett for the use of their home. Mrs. Pickett, your home is beautiful. {I was worried that when we drove up and started unloading a couch, chairs, rug, lamps and accessories that you would think we were crazy.} I showed her the photo that I wanted to recreate and she said, "I have a bird cage and a candelabra." She added the finishing touch! THANK YOU AGAIN!

Hardin High School Coach, Regina Snell

Cheerleading and volleyball sometimes do not go hand and hand. 1999-2000. I was young, full of pep and ready to take the teaching world by storm. Young, innocent and naive.

I was asked to coach the cheerleaders. To this day I really think that is why I got the job. Because I was crazy enough to say yes to cheerleaders. {I was a cheerleader. Love cheerleaders. However, cheerleading parents can sometimes be a little crazy}.

This very same year Regina Snell would join Hardin I.S.D. to coach volleyball. My first experience with Regina was over "volleyball vs. cheerleading." Conflict over practice. Conflict over time, where to practice and when we would practice. See we had a little problem. We shared the same girls.

However, this little conflict showed me what kind of person Regina was/is. Regina believes in her program. That year she started molding an award winning program.

Regina has character. Integrity. Honesty. Her players look at her with respect and admiration.

I myself look at Regina with respect and admiration. She is an all-around wonderful soul. Great coach, teacher and most of all a great parent.

Ten years ago a friendship was formed in the halls of Hardin High School. And for that I am greatful.

Jean & Stefanie

Stefanie and I sat and sipped on our Whataburger Coke's discussing the details of her big day. The Livingston Whataburger was the halfway meeting point for the SFA student and myself, the Liberty resident.

Stefanie was a beautiful bride. Beautiful in every way. Even the extreme Texas weather didn't keep this bride from blushing! A beautiful blushing bride!

On Friday, June 29th Jean & Stefanie tied the knot at the beautiful Heather's Glen in Conroe. As they shared a quick kiss after walking down the aisle they looked at one another and asked, why didn't we do this a long time ago. Their love was evident.

I remember asking her the day of the engagement session how she found me, and she said my mom found your blog while surfing the Internet. Yea! So exciting!

Fabian

Mom had asked for a {semi} newborn session for her little Fabian. However, on the afternoon of the shoot cutie was full of energy.

He is such a cutie! His cute little cheeks and teeth! I had a blast loving on this little sweetie!

Baby Emma

I had the pleasure of capturing Miss Emma Clair's newborn portraits. Thank you Nikki for allowing me to experiement with some new props.

*Thank you Mandi for allowing us to use the your land.









Big Sister Kailey Brooke was such a big help. Look at her beautiful red hair.

Creative Challenge

I am always up for a creative challenge. On Wednesday, I will attempt to re-create this magazine cover shoot. (see below)
The Hardin High School Volleyball team will be the "Twilight Stars." {However, I do not plan to bring in all the fake animals}.
I am excited. Will post pictures on Thursday.