2012 Halloween Mini Sessions - Denton County Photographer

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It's that time of year again... time for Lucky Star Designs and Photography's Halloween Mini Sessions.  This year there are morning sessions (for the toddlers and preschoolers) and evening sessions for the bigger kids.

Book your session by emailing: miranda@luckystardesigns.net

Info on the Session:

2012 Halloween Mini Sessions are $50 and include:
Up to 3 children under age 12
(1) digital image
(1) 5x7 and (8) wallets
20% off additional prints*

Friday October 26 - 15 to 20 minute sessions.
Space is Limited. Book early for best session times.
Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch ($5 entry fee for the patch).

*20% discount on prints and packages purchased within 3 days of the gallery being emailed to you.

 

Info on the location:

Double Oak Ranch
5100 Cross Timbers Rd
Flower Mound TX 75028
(817) 430-4536

http://www.flowermoundpumpkinpatch.com/

Hours of Operation

Seasonal from October 1 - 31
They are open from 9AM - 7PM  (sessions are held from 9 am - 10 am & 4pm - 6pm)
If it is raining or muddy they will not be open. During inclement weather, please check the website for the latest information on the home page and contact Lucky Star to reschedule. Additionally, weather updates can be heard on their incoming phone message.
 

Driving Directions

Directions from I-35 East
They are located off of highway FM 1171 which is Main Street in Lewisville (Cross Timbers in Flower Mound). The entrance is on the north side of the road approximately 6 1/2 miles west of I-35E or 2 miles west of Long Prairie Road (FM 2499), and a short distance east of Tour 18.  They have plenty of parking! 

Spring Family Portrait Sessions - Denton County, Flower Mound Photographer

All the windows are open today and I am enjoying the mid-70's weather that Spring Break brought with it this week.  Talk about "Spring Fever", even my camera keeps beckoning me to get outside and shoot!

How long has it been since you had a family portrait taken?  Something besides the $14.99 package from Sears (where your son had the goofy expression and your hair looked like it was blown out by a light socket)?  Yeah, me too.  Honestly.  I need a new family portrait, so I am betting some of my favorite clients do as well.  Especially the ones that seem to only use me for adorable pictures of their precocious kiddos.

My springtime challenge to you is to get in the shot!  It's time to take advantage of this beautiful weather and get a great family portrait taken.  Print it BIG and PROUD (maybe on canvas??) and you won't regret it.  (I am currently clearly off a spot above my fireplace for just such a portrait of our family soon).

I have a few openings in April and May right now for Family Sessions, but they will go fast (especially the weekend sessions).  We can go to any location of your choice within DFW (and I have a lot of great suggestions if you don't know where to start).  Capturing this time in your family's history is priceless, don't let it pass you by.

Have a blessed Spring!  -- Miranda

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I Want to Shoot my Kids! DSLR Photography Class - Denton and DFW area photographer

All Photoshop and Photography classes are now provided through my partnership company:

Visit us at www.clicksngiggles.com for more information on upcoming classes!

 

Lucky Star Designs & Photography presents:

I Want to Shoot my Kids!

DSLR Photography Class

Mommys & Kids are invited to attend this class together!

This is a two-hour class held at a park to give mom's a basic understanding of their DSLR camera and how to use it to best capture the memories and milestones of their children's lives and ensure they are getting the most out of their cameras. The kids play while the mommy's learn!

By attending you will learn
-- what all those dials and settings do (exposure triangle)
-- how to maximize any lighting situation to get great results
-- how to properly frame and compose a shot
-- tips on how to get kids to smile at the camera on cue
-- how to use your flash properly
-- basic processing tips

Pick one of two dates to fit your schedule!

Thursday July 28 or Saturday July 30 from 9am - 11am

If you are not a “mommy” but want to learn - that's OKAY... come join us anyways!

For More Information contact Miranda @ 972.313.5739

Space is limited so reserve your spot today!

Click Below for Thursday July 28, 9-11 am class for $60

Click Below for Saturday July 30, 9-11 am class for $60

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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!!  

Lucky Star Kiddos l Miss G - Denton County Photographer

I wanted to name this blog "They Call her Stink-face"... but really she's too cute for that. Ha.

But one look at her mom's facebook wall, and it's obvious that everyone within a 100 mile radius knows Miss G by her nickname "Stinkface". I must admit, upon meeting her, I was greeted with the cutest scrunched up nose and big almost toothless smile... the kind that is soooo big that her eyes are nearly lost in the bigness of it. And what a shame too, because those eyes are so full of love, joy and happiness they make you want to laugh out loud (LOL for you techies) when you see them. But yes, I see where the term "stinkface" comes from. She really should get it patented.

Miss G is about to celebrate her very first birthday. Which is extra-special because she does so in a loving home with a family that simply ADORES her. A family that chose her as their own when they began fostering her last year. Her mommy lights up with pride when she talks about the adoption that became final in June.

No doubt she is one blessed little lady... beauty, charm, a wardrobe fit for a princess, and a family that counts their blessings each day to have her in their life. Happy Birthday Miss G... may the rest of them be as full of joy as you bring to those that love you.

For more photos and better quality, go to my website and check out recent sessions.

I Heart Faces Photo Challenge - “Pets Only” - Denton County Photographer

When I Heart Faces said their challenge this week was all about PETS... I knew exactly which picture I was going to submit.

This guy was running around at a recent family session I had.

I was adjusting my settings when he ran into view and gave me that "Hey take MY picture!" look.

He was super sweet and loving, how could I resist? (I almost slipped him in my bag and took him home).