Tuesday, August 10, 2010

a couple of cuties


So when I decided to get into photography a few weeks back, I was at a Kappa Alumni event and ran into my old KKG advisor from Tech! She has two of the most precious girls and I asked her if I could come play for an afternoon to test my skills with kid photography. I learned a lot that day and figured out that to catch interesting shots of the kids (especially the two year old) I would have to become part of what she was interested in. We had tea parties, jumped on the bed, colored the sidewalks, and played on the swing set.

I have babysat for years and truly love the innocent fun that kids get into. I find those little mischievous looks unbeatable and melt at all the high pitched giggles. Tiny feet and the sweet smell of baby powder is just enough to make a newlywed ponder the thought of having kids, but don't tell my husband! It's my goal to take those priceless moments and turn them into everlasting memories that a family can look back on when the kids are suddenly all grown up & on their own. All these things have made me think about what my photography slogan will be. I have a lot I'm considering, but the one I like best so far is:

life’s a flash, capture accordingly




A big thanks to Kathleen for letting me practice with her beautiful kids! After all, what's a KKG sister for! I'm busy editing two more session from last week and hope to get them up on the blog ASAP. Can't wait to share :)




classic, meet modern.

This past weekend my sister and favorite brother-in-law came to visit us in Lubbock. In true Thames family style we stayed up until 4:00 am on Friday night just catching up, shelling peas, and well... hanging out. The next morning the boys went down to the ranch to work and have some male bonding time, while us ladies went to my Aunt Debby's pool and caught some sun! I took my computer and worked on some design elevations on CAD for her new courtyard & landscaping. Afterward my mom, Ginger, & I headed to the ranch. I somehow talked Ginger (who is normally very impatient with my creative impulses) into bringing her bridesmaid's dress from my wedding to the ranch for an impromptu portrait session. It was the perfect day, a little work- a little play- and a little work mixed with play!

We got to the ranch as a huge thunderstorm started blowing in. The clouds were amazing, only the kind you see here in Texas. Pinks, purples, dark blues, yum! I hustled Ginger, who normally operates at one speed (and one speed only) and got her into the dress, hair & makeup before it rained! I had envisioned images of Ralph Lauren models posed on horses mixed among cattle for our ranch session. However, with the storm and purple clouds came the thunder. Ginger being an experienced rider, refused to get on a semi-trained ranch horse in a tight formal gown amongst all the chaos.

We made due with what we had, and caught some amazing images. Anyone who knows Ginger knows this side of her comes around once in a blue moon, so you can imagine my excitement for a shoot with this beautiful of a subject and location! It was such a blast. It just doesn't get any better than family.

Hope you enjoy the images. I have had the most amazing time with my new venture in photography and have so much more I can't wait to share with you guys!

Total Scarlett O'Hara right?!?



As glamorous as these photos may appear, Ginger and I fought over who got to wear the "snake boots". She the subject elegantly posing in the delicate grass... or me the sweaty photographer crawling around through mesquite trees and knee high grass! She won.

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Tuesday, August 3, 2010

My New Favorite Thing


So after resigning from my job recently, the wheels have been turning....and when I say turning, I mean speeding out of control so quickly that even at 3:00am in the morning I'm awake trying to decide what step to take next! I've had so many wonderful opportunities arise lately, one of which is

my new favorite thing...

Between my contract design work, applying to graduate school (still up on the air on that decision) and being a wife I have decided to play my cards in photography. I figure if you have an eye for design it could translate into an eye for good photography as well! (Here's to hoping at least...) I have been reading up on the art of photography and have much to learn, but I think it's so exciting to venture into new territory and combine my love for design with my love for technology, photography, and all things aesthetic :)

I'm still pretty new at the whole thing, but was recently asked by one of my great friends, Amanda to take some couples pictures of her and her fun husband David. David and Ryan are in the same medical school class and played football together at Tech. Amanda and I have been friends throughout undergrad and now in our new venture as medical school wives! Amanda actually started the Bible Study I attend, Side by Side, which consists of an amazing group of medical school spouses..... call it a Bible Study, a therapy session, or an hour of venting...the group has become so close and I just LOVE all the relationships I've made through it!

Amanda and David were so fun to work with and they even brought their little baby (aka 'stray dog') Heston along for the fun!

































So there's the Sneak Peek for David & Amanda's pictures as well as the kick off to my new favorite thing....

Photography!