Me. by dhillsphotography

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

Sylvia Benitez gallery exhibit!

Full-disclosure:  Sylvia Benitez is my step-mama, and Charles Ditto is my Daddoo.  But, that doesn't mean they aren't great!  Sylvia's gallery show will run from February 10-March 6 at Texas State University, in the Joann Cole Mitte building (Gallery II).  The exhibit includes an original score by Charles (whose music also appears on my Web site).  There's an opening reception on Feb. 10th, from 5-7 p.m.  Our little family will be in attendance, so come join us!

Valentines by Nicola!!

So one of my most frequently seen clients designs cards and announcements, and she just did some Valentines for us!  Of course, I just had to use one of my kissy photos of Chuck.  Anyway, here it is!  She also does birth announcements, Christmas cards, etc., and she'll even mail them out for you, with custom photo stamps, to boot!  Here's her site:

http://www.designbynicola.com

Parent:Wise Austin. Duh!

So, I really can't believe I neglected to mention Parent:Wise Austin magazine in my post about local businesses I love.  I guess they're such a part of me at this point that I wasn't even thinking about them as a separate entity.  P:W basically built my business.  They took a chance on me when I was really green, and they let me shoot their cover art.  I run an ad in their publication every month, and it's absolutely the most productive advertisement I've ever done.  My hubby has graced the cover of the Father's Day issue two years running--the first time with Jack, and this last time with Chuck!  I had a great run there for about a year or so, being the only photographer advertising in the mag.  Now I have company.  I'm so glad to see they're getting new advertisers.  If you have a business  you need to advertise to mamas, do it in Parent:Wise; you won't be disappointed.  The ladies over there do so much for me.  They are genuine and kind women, and I am so thankful to have met them at all, but especially at the beginning of my business venture.  But in addition to being wonderful friends, they're also great journalists.  Their magazine is full of fascinating reads that relate to all things mama.  And their family calendar is priceless!  You can pick up a copy of Parent:Wise Austin at grocery stores (not H-E-B) around town.  Or you can go to their Web site for a PDF copy:  www.parentwiseaustin.com

Love you girls!!!