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Lone Star Stables {Westlake Family Photography}

emmapal — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 05:09:33 +0000

The owner of Westlake’s Lone Star Stables had me out for a sunset family shoot this fall after my daughter attended camp there last summer. A gorgeous little ranch surprisingly tucked away in the heart of Westlake matched by a stunning family. Beautiful children with a fun, playful attitude surrounded by a place they love to be. With the kids getting frequent photos with their horses for shows, the mom decided it was high time she had something with her and her spirited horse too!

Mama S {Austin Maternity Photography}

emmapal — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:39:00 +0000

Sometimes it’s hard to be pregnant and in front of a camera. I had 9 months to convince you to allow me to photograph you during this amazing and short-lived time. We’ll not mention the part where I actually had only 4 months because you hid your secret so well from everyone, even me! Did I just mention that? I hope you don’t regret having me, and that these make you feel every bit as beautiful as you are.

N Family is expecting {Dripping Springs Maternity Photography}

emmapal — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:14:00 +0000

A third baby girl is to arrive any day now. This was my first non-studio maternity shoot, and it was definitely more fun to capture this family in their natural habitat. When the house has great lighting and a family laid back about me rearranging their furniture, I hope to do more of this!

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.

Outdoor Chapel {Driftwood Wedding Photography}

emmapal — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:06:00 +0000

There’s a fantastic little outdoor chapel near my neighborhood I’ve been itching to shoot, Chapel Dulcinea in Driftwood, Texas, and this weekend I got a last-minute call to cover a wedding there. We didn’t do any posed shots, so this wedding was far more photo-journalistic than any others I’ve done. While I’m not ready to give up the posed romantic couple shots, the natural emotion expressed was great to capture, as long as my fingers were fast on the camera setting dials! A beautiful couple off to a beautiful start!

And speaking of a good start, I’ve been teaching my 10-year-old daughter, and she took this one with my D70 backup camera which I set up to AV mode, an 85mm prime lens, and my back up flash, which the bride ordered! Not bad!

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!