Love That Shot! --- entry by Denton County Photographer

I've found a new photography website that I love... chalk full of tutorials and beautiful pictures to admire... and my favorite... challenges and contests!  Go check out Love That Shot!

This is my first entry.  Taken a couple weeks ago at my little sister's 30th Birthday party in Houston, it's of her and her son Chase (the SWEETEST nephew an aunt could have!).  When I look at this picture I think of all the years growing up seeing Misty play and care for her baby-dolls and how she never wavered in her dreams of being a mommy.  Seeing that dream become a reality has been such a joy and blessing.

This picture was taken with my Nikon D90 and 50 1.4 lens (1/200 and f 3.2, ISO 500, center weighted metering).  I used my SB600 flash and bounced it off the roof of the patio.  I processed by using Noiseware on 50% and Portraiture on 30% (default settings on both).  Finally I ran Pioneer Woman's action set 2 "Seventies" Action on it for that nice soft vintage feel.  A little edge burning and sharpening and voila!  The finished product.  (Yes Misty, I will be sure to get you a print).

Actually I plan to put it on my refrigerator next to a similar one I have of me and Nate.  I love this shot!

Fall Fun with Chalk and Children --- I heart faces weekly challenge

As the temperatures dipped yesterday, my favorite time of year officially began.  Time for changing colors on the trees and changing clothes in our closets.  The shorts and tanks get folded into crates under our beds and out come the hoodies and jeans.... and my favorite old pair of cowboy boots.  I HEART FALL!

I also "heart" the weekly challenge from I Heart Faces... this week's challenge was "Chalk" and I decided to dig back a bit and submit a picture I took last autumn of my little girl having fun with sidewalk chalk at my parents house.  She was in a rare good mood that day (not that she is typically sullen now, but last fall was rough on her and to see her smiling and laughing was rare at that particular time in her life).  So I look at these pictures and remember that even in the midst of tragedy and tribulations, children have an amazing capacity to move on with their lives and find joy in simple things... like drawing on the sidewalk with chalk on a cool autumn afternoon.

 

“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.”

  And I don't want to miss out on sharing a cute one of my boy Nate that day as well.  He made up his own hopscotch game and had me in STITCHES... this one isn't for the challenge, but was cute and funny as well.  Have a Happy Fall Day my friends!!  

2010 Holiday Mini Sessions - Denton County Photographer

It's that time of year again... get the family cleaned up and into their holiday best 

for that special holiday photo.  This year I am offering a bundle that is 

such a good deal, you won't be able to pass it up!

 

click above to see image larger

Mini sessions will include 15-20 minutes of shooting time, 

with one clothing option and up to 5 people. 

The end result will be 5 digital negative images on CD

with full printing rights and 25 custom Christmas Cards.

A $60 deposit will be required to hold your session time.

For more details or to book your session contact Miranda at: 972.313.5739 

or miranda@luckystardesigns.net

See examples of photography at www.luckystardesigns.net

30 is the new.... OLD? --- I heart faces weekly challenge

It's I Heart Face's weekly challenge and with the theme of "smirk", I couldn't think of a better example than this shot I grabbed of my sister this weekend at her 30th birthday party. The picture says it all I think. (still giggling).

New Option for Greeting Cards - Perfect for the Holidays!

Before now, if you wanted to order greeting cards, announcements or other stationary with a Lucky Star D&P portrait on it, you had to do so directly through me. (A custom designed card with 24 prints and envelopes sell for $35-55).

Starting today when you book a session with me , you can order through my new affiliate, www.cardstore.com.

In order to use your portrait session for an order through cardstore.com, you must purchase a digital package after your session (there will be several options to choose from). I will give you a limited copyright release to order through cardstore.com and you can pick the design and card of your choice. Click on the ad below to see some of their fantastic designs and then call me to book your session before all my holiday sessions book up.

Cardstore.com has thousands of products to choose from. Customers can personalize greetings, invitations and announcements, adding their own photos and messages to create one-of-a-kind keepsakes for every occasion, from birthdays to holidays to weddings. We offer customers:

• An unparalleled artist selection
• No minimum order sizes
• Direct shipping to recipients