beat the rain....

Just beat the rain for today's session. The air was chilly and we could tell the rain was coming, but got in some super cool shots with Nick. I was so glad to get to meet Nick and hear about his future college plans. This is a kid with a plan, and I know he is going to do great things in the future. Hear is your sneak peek, Nick, thanks for a great senior session!

this time next month....

I can't believe this time next month we will be celebrating our baby girl's first birthday.....Here are some photos from this weekend and her new tutu....11 months today, where does the time go?

Adorable...

I was so excited for today's session because when I met this couple a few months back, I knew they were something special! They are so full of life and full of love for each other. We made our way down Western and through Crown Heights for the engagement session and we laughed the whole time....I am so excited for the wedding! I love a couple who can make each other laugh, and make me laugh :) It was a great afternoon, complete with bubbles and sprinklers :) Here is your sneak peek - you two are ADORABLE!!!!! p.s.....The bubble shot just might be my favorite engagement shot EVER!!!!!

i've got....

i've got an angel.

doesn't wear any wings.

wears a heart that can melt my own.

wears a smile that makes me want to sing.

.....just listening to good 'ole jack this afternoon......

made me think of my loves. fits them just perfect, I think.

countdown to wedding....

Had to post of few photos of the night out with the girls for Kim's bachelorette party. We had a great time! As you can see, Kim is practicing her hula dance and ready for that Hawaiian honeymoon! The countdown to the wedding is on - just a few weeks :) Off to a wedding consult and little Miss Zoe's Birthday party. It is a beautiful Saturday - get out there and enjoy Spring!

an art-filled day...

the guys rocked their square! amazing!!!

Mikayla and Auburn enjoying their first art opening....

my little flower child soaking up the sun....

these girls are the cutest....love them all!

close-up...

couple of crazy art teachers...

we were so glad to see our old friends abe and olivia! or should I say, mayor Abe.... congrats on winning mayor :) don't forget us little people.....

Most of my days are art-filled - but today was jammed packed full of art in every form! Started the day with a trip down to USAO for our fourth annual chalk art contest. Over 400 teams competed in the 8x8 squares. It is such a fun event! My students rocked it - and I was totally proud of their designs. I am so lucky to have the most creative and talented students in the world....Later in the evening my fellow art teacher/partner in crime, Krista and I took the girls to an art opening. Our great friend and mentor, James Coplin, had an amazing opening of his new work. The girls had fun at their first art show! If you get a bit to check it out he has some wonderful and well priced art for your home.....I wanted to take it all home with me. It was an art filled day, and I would not have it any other way....

James Coplin Art on Display:

27 E. Edwards in Edmond, across the street, north of the downtown Post Office

http://www.edmondfinearts.com/

all smiles!

I promised a photo of Auburn and her new top teeth. She is showing them off here before bed tonight....She loves to ham it up for the camera!!!

Canvas Wall Wraps!

The canvases have arrived in my Studio!! So excited to be offering gallery wrap wall canvases, and I can't say enough about how exquisite they truly are. Canvas adds an impeccable sophistication and texture to an image that simply cannot be matched. Your choice image is printed on premier art canvas and wrapped around a 1.5" wood stretcher frame, creating a stunning piece of art ready to hang in any gallery or home. Stop by and check them out soon in my Studio. I will be offering 10% off all gallery wrap orders for the month of April. I highly encourage all my couples to order your favorite wedding photo for a canvas wrap all your own....

up and running....

The site is back up and running! Sorry for any inconvenience it may have caused. All orders will be filled at light speed to make up for the delay :) Had to share a photo of the baby girl....Surrounded by her toys on Sunday morning. Not sure how she lost her skirt in this photo, but that's alright....Got to show off the baby chub while you can :) I will share some photos of her new top teeth soon - they are almost all the way in out of no where! Looking forward to a great week - two wedding consults with couples I can't wait to meet - a birthday party session for my sweet little niece - and an engagement session on Western (one of my favorite places to shoot)....Life is good :)

just a bit....

The website is down for just a bit.... As you can see Art and Soul got a groovy new way to enter the site (props to my amazing husband for making the super cool splash page) but for the moment while all the kinks are worked out - the main site is down.....Not to worry, we will be back up soon and sporting some new photos from recent sessions.

For now, one more photo of little mr. ashton.....Love this little guy and his amazing parents!

Thanks again my wonderful Dusty Porch! What other guy could in one day:

cook breakfast

coach a double-header

change a ceiling fan

bathe and rock a baby girl to sleep

finish building the new splash page for his wife's business....

Only my super-human husband.....I love him so, and am thankful everyday for the man I married....

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