Alison Eden

The NEW blog site!!

2010-11-11T09:41:00.001-06:00

http://www.alisoneden.com/

I have a new site, and a new blog! Please head over there to see my most current work!

Thank you!!

Alison

Sneak peek from this morning's wildflower mini | Austin children's photographer

2010-04-06T12:12:00.001-05:00

I'm not the sneak-peek type, but I just couldn't help it, since these are so timely. These two darlings came out and braved the tall vegetation for these wildflower photos this morning. It's not easy to lug that big ol'chair to that spot, so I really do need to schedule these sessions back-to-back. I think the wildflower field will be changing and blooming for at least another month or two. Bluebonnets, on the other hand, are short-lived. I'm doing WF minis tonight, April 6th, and I still have the 6:00 and 6:30 slots open. I'm also doing them Saturday, April 10th, and I still have 5:30 and 7:00 open. If you want BLUEBONNETS ONLY, let's talk about times for those, in the next week or so, before they start looking scraggly. I use a different field for bluebonnets ONLY, and it's a much easier place to get to. CALL ME FOR AVAILABILITY!! 538.0866.

Rebecca & Benton | Austin wedding photographer {I can't believe I just typed that}

2010-04-06T11:55:00.003-05:00

I don't shoot weddings, right?? Apparently, I do. Rebecca and Benton asked, and I accepted. This couple is absolutely adorable, and it's so obvious they love each other like crazy.

Benton does origami, and he MADE that bouquet. How awesome is that? I love the hairspray shot.

Dwayne Hills of www.dhillsphotography.com was my "second shooter." We had a blast!

Their sweet doggies had the run of the place, and they definitely wanted to get in on that ceremony action.

House on the Hill had so many adorable places for couples photos!

I LOVE the way Rebecca's bridals came out. Isn't she gorgeous?

Newborn twins! | Austin twins photographer {archive post: October 2009}

2010-04-05T22:24:00.003-05:00

These two were such a joy to play with during their session. I honestly don't remember them crying at all.

Love his hair | Austin newborn photographer {archive post: October 2009}

2010-04-05T22:22:00.000-05:00

Great hair, great eyes. What an awesome look for a newborn baby. I do hope I get to see him grow! He was so alert through the whole session. I think he's a genius.

Insanely gorgeous family | Austin maternity photographer {archive post: October 2009}

2010-04-05T22:17:00.002-05:00

Are you kidding me??? Look at these three! What a dream session for me. And I've already seen the baby. :) You'll just have to wait until I get around to blogging those images.

Here's the beautiful big sister.

Newborn mohawk | Austin newborn photographer {archive post: September 2009}

2010-04-05T19:34:00.000-05:00

This little guy was just so perfect during his session back in September. Whether he was awake or asleep, he just did everything right! And he looked so darling doing it.

Sweet, funny girly | Austin children's photographer {archive post: September 2009}

2010-04-05T19:31:00.001-05:00

I just love this little one's iconic curls. And those big, soulful eyes. Her little sailor suit is hilariously sweet!

Two sweet sisters | Austin children's photographer {archive post: September 2009

2010-04-05T19:29:00.000-05:00

Look at these two darling little girls!! I have photographed big sis and her mama a couple of times, and I was so excited when they brought me the new baby, who just so happens to look EXACTLY like her big sister. Oh, and check out those little toes!! They're almost edible.

Beautiful little newborn | Austin newborn photographer {archive post: September 2009}

2010-04-05T14:58:00.001-05:00

This little beauty was a perfect little model at her newborn session. And I'm totally jealous of the entire family's skin! They're all so pretty!

Introducing Mackenzie Reed! {archive post: September 2009}

2010-04-05T12:03:00.001-05:00

This gorgeous young actress used her Groupon coupon for a headshot session. We ended the session by setting up a strobe on the deck at her apartment building. She's so much fun!

WILDFLOWERS!! | Austin children's photographer

2010-04-05T10:26:00.000-05:00

Yay!! My other old spot is coming into its own right now. There are all kinds of flowers there, and it's just gorgeous. Tell me who's interested in minis, and we'll get it set up. There are even bluebonnets in that spot. Love it. Be aware, it's very, very deep. Parent's should plan on carrying their children through the field and should wear PANTS AND BOOTS. It's so worth it, though.

Four generations | Austin family photographer {archive post: September 2009}

2010-03-31T22:20:00.000-05:00

The gorgeous trio you see together here are the first three generations in this family. And the little beauty is the fourth. We shot this session in my friend Ginny's studio, since we we didn't want to make Great-Grandma trek up my stairs or through a park in 100-degree weather. She is a firecracker, and I'm so honored to have photographed this whole family together.

Mama and son | Austin maternity photographer {archive post: September 2009}

2010-03-31T22:12:00.000-05:00

*sigh* These two are just precious. I can't help but think about Jack and me right before Chuck was born. But anyway, what a sweet pair. I'll bet he's the best big brother ever.

Happy Birthday, L! | Austin kids' photographer {archive post: september 2009}

2010-03-24T16:24:00.002-05:00

The little blondie at the bottom had us over for his third birthday celebration. What a blast!! And there were so many cute kiddos there, I couldn't stop taking pictures!

Having a ball | Austin kids photographer {archive post: september 2009}

2010-03-24T16:20:00.000-05:00

I'm so lucky to have this little darling living so close to me. She sure knows how to have fun! Love her.

YMCA silent auction winners! | Austin family photographer

2010-03-24T16:06:00.001-05:00

This sweet family won the session I donated last year to the YMCA silent auction. They have two absolutely adorable kids who love to ham it up.

four brown eyes | Austin childrens' photographer {archive post: september 2009}

2010-03-24T16:00:00.002-05:00

I love it when these two come in. I have been photographing big sister since she was six weeks old! Look at that chunky baby!!

Watch out. Those eyes will melt your heart.

Two little guys | Austin kids photographer

2010-03-17T11:38:00.002-05:00

These two little handsome men came in and brightened up my day! They're just two of the happiest little guys ever!

Mmmm. Baby toes.

Peek-a-boo! It's an old trick, but a good one.

A model moment for the big brother.

Costumes! | Austin kids photographer

2010-03-17T11:32:00.000-05:00

The littlest astronaut.

And the biggest wings ever.

Mama times three | Austin maternity photographer

2010-03-17T11:23:00.002-05:00

This beautiful mama came for a maternity session, and when she booked, she didn't even tell me about her little ones! She called right before her session and said, "My babysitter is suddenly unavailable. Can I bring my two kids?" I was like, "YEAH!!" So freakin beautiful.

Two tough guys | Austin kids photographer

2010-03-17T11:16:00.002-05:00

Boys will be boys. These boys had so much personality! And it helps that they both look like models, even though they look so different!

Jump!

*sigh* They're gonna break some hearts.

What can I even say? | Austin baby photographer

2010-03-17T11:10:00.002-05:00

This is one gorgeous baby. Lucky for me, I have seen him four times now. I have two more of his sessions to blog after this one!! Look at this little guy. I remember now that I was considering doing this tie wall for a Father's Day theme. Any takers?

His eyes are just amazing.

Little man | Austin kids photographer

2010-03-17T11:07:00.002-05:00

This little guy has SO many cute faces. He cracks me up.

And some of the biggest, bluest eyes, to boot!

I love how he's trying to pick that baby's nose. I like to pick babies' noses, too! My own babies', anyway.

Home, sweet home | Austin family photographer

2010-03-17T10:56:00.004-05:00

I've decided I really need to get out and about more, photographing clients in their homes, especially if said clients put as much thought into their nurseries as some of mine do. Case in point: this family. Both of their kiddos' rooms are gorgeous and have beautiful light!

We took the strobe light out into the front yard. If it weren't for the hot, dry summer we had, which killed all the grass, I think the images we did out there would be very cool. We'll try again this year!

Princess party!! part 2 | Austin kids photographer

2010-03-16T14:38:00.000-05:00

This little beauty is the belle-of-the-ball birthday girl!

Princess party!! part 1 | Austin kids photographer

2010-03-16T14:35:00.001-05:00

I had the pleasure of attending this little beauty's princess-themed birthday party in September. There were about two dozen gorgeous little kids there, but I'm only posting the ones I've actually photographed before.

4 down, one to go! | Austin kids photographer

2010-03-16T13:36:00.004-05:00

This is one seriously cool buncha kids. Ok, maybe not "seriously" cool. Maybe like "wildly" cool.

This is the coolest kid on the block.

"Silly" is her name, and silly is her game.

The best eyelashes in the world, and lots of sweetness.

The baby. For now. He's a chunk of love.

All together now!

Smiles and colors!

The Bs | Austin family photographer

2010-03-16T12:54:00.003-05:00

The Bs came bak for the little dude's 6-monther.

I love the way he's so fascinated by his big sis.

It WAS Halloweentime when we did this... Look at the little pirates! Arrr.

I know parents love smiles, but look at those big, gorgeous eyes!!!

Milk.

Three girls | Austin children's photographer {archive post}

2010-03-16T12:17:00.005-05:00

These three beautiful girls were brought to me by their loving grandmama! We had SO much fun. We were in the studio, out on my front porch, out at the side of my house, and in my window seat! They looked gorgeous everywhere we went! I especially love the baby's earrings.

Here we go....

2010-03-01T16:40:00.003-06:00

Anyone who's met me knows I'm an open book. I'm, like, the queen of TMI. I'm going to continue with that theme as I announce and explain the huge changes that my business is about to undergo.

The year 2009 was a really big year for alison eden. We got tons of new clients with beautiful kiddos, and we also got to see the majority of our regulars again and watch their children grow! Angela and I worked insanely hard, especially in the last quarter of the year. Once I got over the shock of the fact that I could even attract so many clients, I realized that this pace has proven especially hard on my boys and my family, not to mention my own body. Work-life balance isn't even in my vocabulary. Now Angela's gone, out on her own, and I'm still working like a dog, trying to catch up from early January! I watched “Baby Mama” the other day. I sobbed at the end. Ridiculous, I know. Actually, I cry almost every time I watch a movie or hear a song or read a book about having babies. It's because feel like I'm missing this special time with my children, and I'll never get it back. I've realized that I've really got to de-stress before Chuck officially exits babyhood forever. Enter business counseling.

When I sought business counseling from Professional Photographers of America, I knew it was going to be a hard road. I knew they were going to tell me things about price and procedure I didn't want to hear. I approached my mentor consultation with a list of things in hand that I was NOT going to change. Guess what? They wore me down. In their insistence that I HAD to make these changes in order to get my life back, they wore me down.

And so, it is with a heavy heart that I announce the end of established clients' original rates. I'm breaking the promise that I made to my wonderful clients when I started this business. Ugh. In fairness, that promise was made when I was a fledgling, self-taught, dining-room shooter with nary a Photoshop action to my name. In the few years since then, I have worked furiously, investing countless hours and tens of thousands of dollars in education, equipment, and accessories, with one goal in mind: to make more thoughtful and beautiful the art that I provide to my clients. In addition, I now spend at least three times as many hours on each session as I did then. At some point, that promise tragically became antiquated; I just refused to admit it. Well, it was really, really fun while it lasted.

It turns out that I have been doing several things wrong in the last year or so, among them shooting too many sessions, shooting too many images per session, offering a full-session disc to anyone that wanted it, and presenting my clients with their images over the Web.

The changes I am prepared to make are going to have an impact on every aspect of the alison eden experience. I think it will be overwhelmingly positive. I will be able to spend more time consulting with clients before the session, to find out where they want the images to go and what other inspiration they have for these photographs. I will be able to use that information to shoot more thoughtfully to that end. And I'll be able to present the final images to my clients, in person, and really experience the images with them. I'll also be able to spend more time educating myself, re-vamping props and accessories on a regular basis, and devising new artistic ideas for images. And above all, I'll have time to be more contemplative about each image—I think I lost something of my signature style in the furious pace of the last six months.

I want to be very clear about the fact that I'm not doing all of this so I can make more money. I'm doing it so that I can have more time to spend with my family and take better care of myself. I'd really like to be able to take my kids to the library or work on phonics with them, for instance. Or have ticklefights with them without a two-minute time limit. Or plant and actually tend a garden (Have you SEEN my front flowerbed? How embarrassing!). Or exercise once in a while. Or cook healthy food for my family. Or go out to dinner with friends. Or just plain rest instead of spending every moment multi-tasking (or attempting to) and filling my body with more and more stress hormones. I want my children to remember their childhood fondly. I want them to remember their mother as a warm, cheerful, engaging woman, not a lady that works half the time she's with them and spends the rest of the time being stressed about the fact that she's got so much work to do. And as far as my work is concerned, I also want all these hours I do spend to be worth something! I realize that, even though I'm blowing these images up to 100% and retouching every tiny little booger or fingernail scratch off of my clients and doing expert color-correction on every single photo they see, most of these photos are never seen larger than 4x6, or 8x10 at most, and many of them are never seen in printed form and are only posted on Facebook (on un-calibrated monitors)! My mentor opened my eyes to that one.

My dear clients, I really, truly love you guys. I'm incredibly lucky to have you in my life, and especially lucky to have had such warm and friendly people to help me grow as a photographer. I am so blessed to have met each and every one of you and your children, and I hope we can continue to have a relationship, even if it's just a friendly one. Once you examine my new pricing and everything, if you decide you have to find a new photographer, I won't get my feelings hurt! Every family has to decide what portraiture is worth to them, and I absolutely respect anyone's decision to cut a budget, as I hope you all respect my decision to take control of my family life by taking control of my work life. Does that make sense?

What this all means for you, the client:

Yes, your total investment per-session will probably be more expensive. But the images will be better. And the whole experience will be more interactive and far more personal. I'm so excited to be growing and entering a new phase, and I hope you'll share it with me!

The new rates will take effect on April 1^st for new clients.

Established clients will have until July 1^st, 2010 to purchase products from past sessions at their original rates. Established clients can also schedule ONE more session and purchase from that session at original rates, but that session must take place before July 1st, 2010, and said order must be placed by August 1^st, 2010. Clients in the midst of a maternity/newborn combo or a Baby's First Year plan can finish out their plan at their rates.

Beginning April 1^st, mini-sessions will only be available on the first Tuesday of every month (9-5), except for periodic promotions, which will take place at the time and location of my choosing (suggestions accepted!!!).

Okay. That was really hard. Thank you for being part of my life and my business. You can see the new pricing structure below. It will probably take some tweaking here and there to get it right, and I welcome suggestions from you guys about packages or mini-session themes.

Now, stay tuned for some serious catching up on blog posts. I'll be posting my favorite images since my last post in.... holy crap, OCTOBER???!?? Oy. Anyway, onto the stuff you want to see....

THE NEW RATES.

FULL SESSIONS

a full session at my studio is $200. on-location, $300. that (plus sales tax) is what you'll owe me at the session. session fee covers time and talent and a $60 print credit. print credits can be applied to LOOSE PRINTS only (not canvases, books, or digital files). full sessions typically result in 30-50 finished images. this fee covers two “grown-ups” and their children. please add $25 for each additional grown-up.

(mini-sessions are also available—scroll down for that.)

BIRTHDAY SESSIONS

are complimentary! bring your child within the 30 days preceding or following your child's birthday for a full session at no charge. bring cake!

when you book your session, i will contact you to set up a consultation, during which we'll discuss your desires for your photographs. when your photos are ready, i will present them to you in-person at my studio, and you can place your order then, as well as anytime within 30 days from the presentation date.

BOOKS AND ALBUMS

a custom-designed, hardbound 10x10 coffee-table book with twenty pages, each with one image from your session

$500.

a custom-designed 12x12 ALBUM (more substantial than the coffee-table book) with twenty pages, each with one image from your session

$700

LOOSE PRINTS

(keep in mind that the vast majority of my images will be presented at a 2:3 aspect ratio, or as squares)

four wallets

$20

four-by-six or five-by-seven

$40

eight-by-ten or eight-by-twelve

$60

eleven-by-fourteen or ten-by-fifteen

$80

twelve-by-eighteen

$120

sixteen-by-twenty-four

$200

twenty-by-twenty

$275

twenty-by-thirty

$350

larger sizes and custom dimensions are available. odd sizes or squares are rounded up to the next size.

GALLERY WRAPPED CANVASES

1.5" depth; do not require framing:

sixteen-by-twenty

$400

sixteen-by-twenty-four

$400

twenty-by-twenty

$500

twenty-by-twenty-four

$500

twenty-by-thirty

$600

twenty-four-by-thirty-six

$800

FLOATWRAPS

similar to gallery-wrapped canvases, but without the thickness. image appears to float off of the wall. floatwraps look incredible with metallic canvas, perfect for bright colors:

sixteen-by-twenty-four

$300

twenty-by-twenty

$400

ACRYLIC PRINTS

the most modern way to display your photos; image is printed onto the back of an acrylic plate and offset from the wall; no framing required

sixteen-by-sixteen

$350 for one or $250 for two or more

sixteen-by-twenty-four

$450 for one or $350 for two or more

twenty-by-twenty

$450 for one or $350 for two or more

MURALS

fresh and funky; image is hung by assembling six metal squares with metal brackets; not recommended for all images, depending on where the cuts fall

twenty-four-by-thirty-six

$600 for one or $500 for two or more

DIGITAL FILES

a single digital file, as for use on a holiday card or birth announcement

$75

when you order $600 or more in products from a full session, you become eligible to purchase a disc containing the entire gallery of full-resolution digital files for $200. see maternity/newborn and baby's first year packages for special digital file pricing.

MATERNITY AND NEWBORN PACKAGE PRICING

both sessions: $300 ($200 at maternity, $100 at newborn) – this includes two $60 print credits. your additional end-product options are:

a single hardbound coffee-table book, containing images from both sessions

$500

two hardbound coffee-table books (one from each session)

$800

two sixteen-by-twenty-four floatwraps

$500

when you order $800 or more in products from maternity and newborn sessions combined, you become eligible to purchase the full-resolution digital files from BOTH sessions for $200

BABY’S FIRST YEAR

4 sessions: $600 – this includes four $60 print credits, which can be combined.

accordion wallet book, containing twelve images from the entire year

$100 for the first one

$25 for each additional copy

a single collage of 4 photos of your choice, on a sixteen-by-twenty-four canvas

$400

a wall collage, consisting of two sixteen-by-twenty four floatwraps and two eight-by-twelve floatwraps (metallic canvas)

$1000

a single 10x10 hardbound coffee-table book, containing images from all four sessions

$500

when enrolled in Baby's First Year and you order $300 in products from a single session, you become eligible to purchase that session's full-resolution files on disc for $200

I HAVE THOUGHTFULLY CRAFTED LITERATURE ABOUT THINGS YOU CAN DO TO PREPARE FOR MATERNITY AND NEWBORN SESSIONS. PLEASE EMAIL OR CALL ME FOR A HARD OR ELECTRONIC COPY.

MINI-SESSIONS

also called “First Tuesdays,” because they are only available on the first tuesday of every month (9-5), except for special promotions, which are available at a predetermined date, time, and location. mini-sessions last around 15 minutes. there are no clothing changes or background changes during a mini-session. mini-sessions result in around 10-15 finished photos. consultations for First Tuesday sessions will be done over the telephone, and proofs for all mini-sessions will be presented over the web.

$75 covers the session fee only, or choose from the following packages:

mini-session and disc containing all edited full-resolution images from session (10-15) OR mini-session and sixteen-by-twenty-four floatwrap

$330

mini-session and single digital file (this is your best bet for holiday cards)

$150

when you order $275 or more in products from a mini-session, you become eligible to purchase a disc containing the entire mini-session gallery of full-resolution digital files for $75.

Holiday photos

2009-11-30T13:59:00.000-06:00

We come back to work tomorrow, although yesterday was really my only day off of the whole month, haha! Anyway, I promise every single one of you will have at least something for holiday cards by noon on Wednesday. I'm not going to leave you hanging!! There's just only so much I can do in a 24-hour day.

Conflicts!

2009-11-06T09:55:00.002-06:00

Lots of scheduling "surprises." Might be a good idea to email me with your appointment time and date, so I can verify and avoid any issues. If you booked yourself in the online calendar, you're fine. But if I booked you via email or phone, let's do some confirmations.

ONLINE BOOKING!!

2009-10-20T13:08:00.000-05:00

P.S. You can now book appointments online:

http://alisoneden.bookmonline.com/schedules

CRAZINESS!!!

2009-10-20T09:38:00.001-05:00

We are BOOKED through November 15th and are very close to being booked through the end of the year. Yikes! I really don't want my regular clients to miss out on Holiday sessions if they want them. Minis are looking like the best option, though.

Tutu Moi | Austin commercial photographer

2009-10-15T09:43:00.008-05:00

O.M.G. I shot my first commercial gig for Tutu Moi, a fabulous tutu company based in Texas! Here are just a few of the shots from the shoots, some of the impeccable products and some of my rock star models wearing them. Love love love. They're having a trunk show FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16th at Julian Gold in San Antonio! Their Web site is coming soon. Here's the link.

Sweet new baby | Austin newborn photographer

2009-10-09T15:01:00.002-05:00

This darling little guy stole my heart in the mere 20 minutes he was here. Precious.

Beautiful, wide-eyed newborn | Austin newborn photographer

2009-10-09T14:39:00.003-05:00

This little guy is proof that your baby does NOT have to sleep for us to get some great shots out of a newborn session. Isn't he gorgeous?

These two kill me | Austin kid photographer

2009-10-09T14:31:00.003-05:00

These two came back the other day for the first time since little brother was a newborn. They're so different! The little dude has no shortage of facial expressions, that's for sure. And big sister is so beautiful.

Chocolate chip eyes | Austin children's photographer

2009-09-19T12:51:00.002-05:00

Crazy cute | Austin baby photographer

2009-09-19T12:22:00.003-05:00

This little doll is such a joy to be near! And stylish to boot! Love the matching dress and skirt she and her mama are wearing. I checked out the clothing maker's Web site, and it's gorgeous!! Fabulous clothing and beautiful photography.

http://www.jennijackson.com

Love a good hat | Austin baby photographer

2009-09-18T17:11:00.004-05:00

I've been pretty much obsessed with this Tiffany ad since I first saw it. So, of course, I thought of it when the gorgeous redheaded mama you see here walked through my door with her baby.

Inspired by Tiffany & Co.

And what can I say about these hats?? I need, like, twenty of them.

Beautiful mama | Austin maternity photographer

2009-09-18T17:06:00.001-05:00

Details about Mini-Sessions | Austin children's photographer

2009-09-18T09:29:00.003-05:00

Mini-sessions last about 15 minutes and typically result in 10-15 finished photos in an online gallery. The Mini-Session fee is $75. You can then purchase a single digital file for $50 (for a total investment of $125, tax-included) OR the disc containing all finished photos for $150 (for a total investment of $225, tax-included) OR prints at regular rates. Our Halloween Minis and Holiday Minis can be scheduled at your convenience throughout October and November, and other themed minis will be publicized to those on our email list as they become available.

Get your Groupon!

2009-09-16T15:06:00.002-05:00

So, there's this cool new thing! Well, it's new to Austin, anyway. You sign up at:

http://www.groupon.com/austin/subscriptions/new

Every day, they send you a really great offer for local goods or services. Yesterday was half of Mangia pizza!! Anyway, sign up today if you want to have access to a seriously reduced rate on a full session from alison eden. You won't want to miss this, I promise. My offer is going out Monday morning, everybody!!!

Santa Baby | Austin children's photographer

2009-09-09T13:10:00.002-05:00

Naughty and nice and everything in between. But you wouldn't know it from these angelic faces. *Sigh*

Batman | Austin children's photographer

2009-09-09T13:04:00.004-05:00

I love costumes. I love the attitudes they bring out in these kids. Don't have one yet? I got a catalog in the mail the other day chock full of kid costumes.

http://www.costumeexpress.com

That link will take you directly to the costume I definitely want to see this year: a baby gorilla. Are you freakin kidding me?? Cutest costume ever.

Holiday ideas from last year | Austin children's photographer

2009-09-09T12:47:00.007-05:00

As you can see, there are many different ways to do holiday stuff. Some are more literal than others. I do have the gorgeous Santa suit, which we can put Daddy in. I LOVE pajamas for holiday photos, and you can get coordinating sets for the WHOLE family at:

http://www.hannaandersson.com

Halloween ideas from last year | Austin children's photographer

2009-09-09T12:41:00.002-05:00

2 beautiful girls and a mystery | Austin maternity photographer

2009-09-04T12:33:00.002-05:00

I can't wait to find out if that's a boy or a girl in that belly! Either way, that will be one gorgeous baby.

Brudders | Austin children's photographer

2009-09-04T12:29:00.002-05:00

She's growing up! | Austin children's photographer

2009-09-04T12:17:00.003-05:00

I first saw this little darling in my old studio, when she had just learned to sit up. Look at her now!

Lovely sisters | Austin children's photographer

2009-09-04T12:01:00.001-05:00

Cuties on-location | Austin family photographer

2009-09-04T11:52:00.002-05:00

Precious little lady | Austin children's photographer

2009-09-04T11:27:00.003-05:00

Insanely gorgeous mama | Austin maternity photographer

2009-09-04T11:24:00.004-05:00

She couldn't be any prettier. I'm totally sitting on some awesome photos of her little baby! Coming soon!!!

2009-08-26T13:18:00.001-05:00

Best hair ever | Austin children's photographer

2009-08-26T09:55:00.002-05:00

Absolutely gorgeous girl | Austin children's photographer

2009-08-15T09:34:00.004-05:00

Eyelashes for days, and the two cutest little teeth ever!!

They're kind of a big deal | Austin children's photographer

2009-08-15T09:25:00.004-05:00

Impossibly attractive family. I've been photographing these guys since Mama's first pregnancy, and they're only getting cuter.

Sleepy newborn | Austin newborn photographer

2009-08-15T09:09:00.006-05:00

This was the most perfect newborn session. He slept the whole time and even gave us some sleep smiles! This little guy was a few weeks old but not even due yet!

She's 8 months old! | Austin baby photographer

2009-08-14T17:04:00.002-05:00

Other art | Austin art photographer

2009-08-14T14:31:00.005-05:00

Me. by dhillsphotography

2009-08-13T21:38:00.005-05:00

We pulled out my old wedding dress, since I didn't have a pro photographer at my wedding (stupid me). Ladies, I cannot tell you enough how wonderful a session with DHills is for your self esteem. I'm so lucky I get to have him shoot me all the time!

http://www.dhillsphotography.com

Doll-baby | Austin baby photographer

2009-08-07T15:09:00.002-05:00

Little cutie at Phil's | Austin baby photographer

2009-08-07T15:07:00.002-05:00

Girlies | Austin child photographer

2009-08-07T15:01:00.001-05:00

Happy sisters. :)

Need help with a product idea

2009-08-06T12:32:00.002-05:00

So..... I have a product idea that I'm interested in developing.. It's a type of photo frame. And I have no idea how to do it. I'd love to swap services with anyone out there that is a prototype manufacturer, engineer, patent lawyer, or venture capitalist, hahaha! I need your help! Pass it on.

L and Z in the studio | Austin child photographer

2009-07-29T13:45:00.003-05:00

Love the fierce determination in those eyes! One of my all-time favorite shots.

Gorgeous little girl | Austin child photographer

2009-07-29T13:35:00.002-05:00

What a beauty!! Her smile is contagious. :)

Hilarious twins | Austin twins photographer

2009-07-29T13:30:00.003-05:00

These two little darlings came back! I saw them when they were about 6 weeks old, and now they're sitting up. And they were cracking me up the whole time. I love how different they look from each other!

DJ | Austin newborn photographer

2009-07-22T12:47:00.003-05:00

My boys in the kiddie pool | Austin child photographer

2009-07-22T12:43:00.001-05:00

I shoot other stuff, too! | Austin art photographer

2009-07-22T12:29:00.004-05:00

Ruby red lips | Austin newborn photographer

2009-07-22T12:06:00.003-05:00

I loved the way the hot pink blanket brought out those red lips! She was such a trooper. She even let us wrap her up in the end!

Two birthdays! | Austin child photographer

2009-07-10T14:40:00.004-05:00

These two siblings (not twins) have birthdays very near each other, so we gave them both cupcakes!

Birthday boy | Austin child photographer

2009-07-10T13:30:00.004-05:00

Look closely at the third shot. That's the "1" candle in his mouth. Heehee...

A couple from a swimsuit mini | Austin child photographer

2009-07-10T12:50:00.002-05:00

Beautiful mama | Austin maternity photographer

2009-07-10T10:43:00.001-05:00

I can't wait to see her baby!!!!

New baby for old clients | Austin newborn photographer

2009-07-10T10:41:00.004-05:00

Three cuties | Austin child photographer

2009-07-10T10:14:00.003-05:00

It was kinda hard to get them all together, but they're all so cute it didn't matter.

Yummy baby | Austin child photographer

2009-07-10T10:08:00.004-05:00

This is the second time I've met this little guy. Could he be more perfect???

The fairest of them all | Austin child photographer

2009-07-10T09:54:00.004-05:00

These two have the most gorgeous, milky-white skin. And red hair! Love it.

Hilarious kiddos! | Austin child photographer

2009-07-09T16:50:00.004-05:00

Biggest eyes ever. And personality to match! These two are so adorable. They cracked me up the whole time. And what a great family shot, too!

Edible cheeks | Austin baby photographer

2009-07-09T16:37:00.005-05:00

Yummy! Those rubber-band wrists! Those shiny lips! That thick head of hair! I love this guy.

Twice blessed! | Austin baby photographer

2009-07-09T16:31:00.003-05:00

In case you're wondering about the age difference, I believe it's about two months! This adorable couple were working on adopting a baby when they found out they were pregnant! I got to shoot their maternity photos and then brother's newborn photos, and I got to meet his little baby sister when she joined the family! Love that story.

Twin walkers! | Austin child photographer

2009-07-09T16:21:00.003-05:00

These two are gorgeous, lovable, and hilarious, and they cannot be contained! We chased them around everywhere trying to get a proper portrait of either of them, but mostly we ended up with journalistic stuff. In the last shot, brother is wearing a shirt that says "Sister for sale: $1.00 negotiable."

Perfect little guy! | Austin child photographer

2009-07-09T16:14:00.004-05:00

Isn't he delicious? He's the focus of my July ad in Parent:Wise Austin magazine!

See a PDF of this month's issue here:

http://www.parentwiseaustin.com

Newborn twins! | Austin newborn photographer

2009-07-09T16:05:00.004-05:00

Super-cool couple | Austin photographer

2009-07-09T15:58:00.007-05:00

So, I know this isn't my normal kind of work, but this bride-to-be is a friend of mine, and since I told her I wouldn't shoot her wedding, I guess the least I could do is her engagement photos. ;) Anyway, aren't they the coolest couple?? I had a great time with them. I had to make them kiss a lot, although that's pretty much what they were doing anyway.

Stylin' newborn | Austin newborn photographer

2009-07-09T15:56:00.002-05:00

Sweet baby girl | Austin newborn photographer

2009-06-26T15:40:00.003-05:00

She was totally perfect asleep, but how cute is that precious smiley face???

T and mini-T | Austin maternity photographer

2009-06-26T15:38:00.002-05:00

This mama, whom I first met when I was shooting in my old dining room, wanted a few photos of her and her little guy before her new baby came. I think he'll be a very sweet big brother!

Happy newbie | Austin newborn photographer

2009-06-26T15:36:00.003-05:00

Brand new baby at home | Austin newborn photographer

2009-06-26T15:30:00.004-05:00

We went all the way to San Antonio to photograph this little guy, and he was up for anything! We can't forget his big sister, either. Those blue eyes are to-die-for!

New baby girl | Austin newborn photographer

2009-06-26T15:25:00.004-05:00

This little doll was just over a week old, and she did lots of sleeping for us! I just love her little hands and feet.

Cuties at Mueller

2009-06-26T15:22:00.002-05:00

Two darlings | Austin baby photographer

2009-06-24T13:17:00.004-05:00

Sisters

2009-06-24T13:16:00.003-05:00

Brother and sister | Austin baby photographer

2009-06-24T13:12:00.002-05:00