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S Family {Austin Family Photography}

emmapal — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 05:40:24 +0000

Time flies by: when I showed up to this family shoot, the newborn that I photographed was already a 2-year-old toddler running around and beginning to talk! Their boys and those gorgeous eyes were full of fun and personality, and my skills to capture artistic and natural candid moments were put to the test as I got to just follow the little ones around as they played. I always appreciate easy-going and laid-back parents because it helps bring the emotion of the family through in the photos. Plus they chose great wardrobe colors and back drops near their house and nearby preserve areas in southwest Austin.

McD Family in Fall {Austin Family Photography}

emmapal — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 01:41:05 +0000

I have been with this precious family since maternity photos for her first child. These were taken at their home in Spicewood, Texas. Certainly I hope this won’t be the last session with this gorgeous group of people: even their dog smiles well. This is their fall holiday card, 6-month baby, 3-year toddler shoot: multi-tasking!

T Family {Dripping Springs Family Photography}

emmapal — Fri, 06 May 2011 23:23:19 +0000

Dripping Springs has some fantastic central Texas landscapes for photos, and the Highpointe community has a beautiful pond, trail, and park path system with gorgeous photo ops. The only thing that could make it better is a gorgeous family to go in it! With two incredibly happy smiling boys, we spent a lot of time trying different sets and poses because they were so cooperative. Here are some of my favorites.

Our Family to Yours {Austin Family Photography}

emmapal — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 02:12:40 +0000

Every year I vow I will hire another photographer to take amazing photos of my family, and every year I end up with a self-timer on a tripod. If you’re a photographer reading this and want to trade a family session, please email me! But I finally got around to holiday photos this fall, and even made it before December! Plus I’m really thrilled I finally got to shoot at this awesome old building on 290W on the way to Dripping Springs, and that all my kids got individual shots. Cobbler’s kids, shoes, check! Arms crossed pose, quadruple check.

Baby Gavin {Austin Newborn Photography}

emmapal — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 22:43:51 +0000

Baby Gavin arrived a little bit early, so his mommy’s maternity session turned into a newborn session! That happens sometimes, and we’re just happy baby is healthy and had no NICU stay. I, however, arrived just on time as he had just fallen into a deep slumber, and allowed me to pose him like Gumby for some precious naked sleep baby poses. The white comforter did end up in the laundry, of course, as did most of our clothing. He made up for it by being very cooperative and happy the entire session by willingly rolling into a little ball most of the time. Congratulations to Jane and Gareth! Thank you for letting me get my baby fix for a few hours, he was a joy. And I am still waiting for my photographer of the year award for posing a newborn and a big puppy into one photo! A few massages should cover it.

Baby Sister {Austin Newborn Photography}

emmapal — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 03:02:52 +0000

Our friends added a last little baby to their family this week, a little sister for her three big brothers. A tiny but perfect little creature (a slightly early C-section tends to create those gems) she is dainty and delicate and girly, which cannot last growing up the smallest among all those brothers! Congratulations to Ruth and Shaun on their beautiful bundle of fluff.

Little Faces and “Big” Bellies {Austin Portrait Photography}

emmapal — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 05:54:11 +0000

Michelle Pulsifer of On the Spot Body Art in Austin recently scheduled a painting party to beef up her photo portfolio with a day-long marathon of face and body painting. Lots of kids and pizza and paint, along with two gorgeous pregnant women for maternity painted and henna belly art to literally round out the event!

We have new belly art and boudoir body art joint packages starting at $160 that include painting and a photo session with 8×10 either in the studio, at your home, or outdoors in a private venue, and I’m excited about our new offerings.

Aspiring Actor {Austin Head Shot Photography}

emmapal — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 01:55:33 +0000

While doing the portfolio shoot for On the Spot Body Art, this little model came from a local acting class taught by his father. He was so cute with a great look and attitude that conveyed well on the camera so that after he cleaned off his make up I had to take some head shots for him as he makes his young way in the entertainment industry.

SLC, Gosh! {Lakeway Senior Portraits}

emmapal — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:34:00 +0000

A combo senior portrait and mission farewell photo session, this kid has personality hiding in places most of us wish we could find. A true individual and independent spirit, easy going, nice, and talented, which will carry him far in upcoming transitions to missionary service in Salt Lake City and college life beyond.

Put Your Holiday Face On {Austin Portrait Photography}

emmapal — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:52:39 +0000

Michelle Pulsifer of On the Spot Body Art needed some updated portfolio portraits for holiday faces, and our models were running to and fro like firecrackers, leprechauns, covered in masks and more!

If you are interested in posing as a model for face and body art, specifically full-body or maternity belly art, please contact Michelle.

Little Men {Austin Child Photography}

emmapal — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:07:05 +0000

These 2 buddies had about the same photo shoot in Sunday best, tugging their collars and untucking their shirtst, the same, “Why is my mom making me do this?” attitude with the same gap-toothed smile (hence the closed lips), and both turned out looking like such handsome little men. Just goes to show that they don’t exactly have to cooperate to get great shots they’ll grow to appreciate in the years to come.

Baby M {Dripping Springs Newborn Photography}

emmapal — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:28:00 +0000

Baby M is 10 days old welcomed by a very excited family! He is the spitting image of big brother, and is often spitting ON big brother! This was a team effort with another local photography friend, sharing props and ideas.

Mama was so calm and laid back, but I think it’s a requirement of being Hawaiian, and let us fold and curl and comfort all we liked. Shooting newborns is great birth control because I get to try and not buy! I’m up for a snuggling fix anytime!

Baby McD is 1 yr {Austin Family Photography}

emmapal — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 04:06:00 +0000

A year goes by so quickly, and it’s incredible to watch baby McD grow from a wriggling newborn to a laughing, running toddler! Babies grow so fast, it’s like watching mold in a petrie dish (except a lot cuter!) This family shoot was the culmination of a year’s portfolio from maternity, newborn, holiday card, 6 month, to 1 yr. Happy first birthday little man!

Marriage of Art Forms {Austin Commercial Photography}

emmapal — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:48:00 +0000

My friend Michelle Pulsifer is a face and body painter (www.onthespotbodyart.com), and it just goes to show that you never know the people you know! How could two art forms marry better than a face painter and a portrait photographer? Not only is she a joy as a friend, but wonderful to collaborate with. She does beautiful work, and has booked me with all sorts of event photo printing gigs as her camera-toting sidekick! Here are a few of her littler clients for her portfolio.

A Boy and His Bow {Austin Child Photography}

emmapal — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:24:00 +0000

Filming life as it happens is a particular passion of mine. Of course while photos with smiling faces mugging for the camera are an important part of any family portfolio, it’s always a joy when a child ignores you enough to let you into his world. Because photography is more than just remembering how someone looked at a particular age, it’s also about remembering why someone is the most special kid on your planet.

6m Baby McD {Spicewood Baby Photography}

emmapal — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:33:00 +0000

His red hair is really coming out now! I was surprised to learn today that his mama’s hair color is naturally strawberry too because hair this gorgeous usually comes out of a salon: he definitely got a good deal on genetic roulette!

S Family {Dripping Springs Family Photography}

emmapal — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 06:33:00 +0000

One of the benefits of being a picture maker is sharing with our friends. The S family have been our close buddies for years now, sharing hobbies and kids. In fact, my 3rd daughter and her 3rd son are only a few days apart in age! It’s a pleasure to take pictures of such nice-looking people, thank you!

Baby McD is born {Spicewood Newborn Photography}

emmapal — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 02:40:00 +0000

When will I learn that newborn shoots are a painful marathon with the sweetest moments at the end? The general pattern seems to be arrive to a sleeping baby whom I promptly wake up while trying to photograph sleeping while mom gets her make up on because I forgot again to warn her that she’d likely be in the the photos. Then the wriggly baby gives me some weird faces and postures before turning into screaming baby who nurses despite not really being hungry. For just a bit, I get active baby who makes great eye contact with the camera, or at least the appearance of it, for the “money shot” for the birth announcement. Then wriggly baby returns and swaps place on and off with screaming baby, who finally gets very hungry, and while stressed mom lamenting that her newborn won’t “cooperate” settles in for a long nursing saying, “We should have something decent by now, maybe we should call it a day?” But I persevere and assure her this is where it finally gets good, hours 2-3. Nursed and relaxed baby falls asleep and allows all sorts of prodding and repositioning. Finally, we’re shooting nothing but net! Thanks for putting up with me hanging at your house, even if we nurse and talk as much as shoot!

Senior Moments {Dripping Springs Senior Grad Photography}

emmapal — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 05:20:00 +0000

I love photographing grads! Young enough to look great without Photoshop, a wacky sense of self, style, and attitude mixed with shyness, yet old enough to follow instructions! And usually there’s only one of them. Find great sunset light and a great sharp lens, and it’s hard to go wrong.

Play Uncle {Dripping Springs Family Photography}

emmapal — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 01:05:00 +0000

Uncle L and little nephew N catching some outdoor activity together. Can you see the family resemblance?

6 months and maternity leave {Dripping Springs Baby Photography}

emmapal — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:35:00 +0000

My new “baby” arrived a few days before my baby arrived: a Nikon D300! I am officially a geek photographer carrying 2 giant cameras around because “They both do different things!” I was able to squeeze in one session with this adorable six-month-old little guy before taking an extended maternity leave.