In order to honor a very special dog, I interrupt my normal blogging pattern. This family wasn’t the next in line for blogging, but I wanted to do a special blog. I hope that’s okay with everyone. My new friends, Amber & Garrett, emailed me not too long ago asking if I could do a photoshoot with them and their dogs! Well, of course I said yes. I LOVE little doggies. Or big doggies. Or animals in general (just ask my photography partner, Micah… she laughs at how much compassion I have for animals… and how much I desire to take their pictures… HA!). Anyway, when I found out a little more about their dog, Vido, I was even more compelled to squeeze in a photoshoot for them!

Garrett got Vido when he was 8 years old. All together, he has been in the Wiginton family for FIFTEEN YEARS! Since Garrett and Amber got married, Amber also became the adoptive mom to Vido and they were all very happy together. Recently, they found out that Vido had a tumor in his stomach and he did not have very much longer to live. Thankfully, in order to remember Vido and his happy-go-lucky attitude, we got to have a photoshoot of all of them together.

It is with deep regret that I tell you that Vido had to be put to sleep yesterday. Amber and Garrett, I know you will miss him so much, but I pray that these photographs will bring joy to you! It is with pleasure that I present: Vido!!

One thing I specifically remember Brittany saying during our session is that she likes to hang out with all types of people. She really isn’t a member of one particular “clique,” but she makes friends with people who are involved with all types of activities, people who have all different kinds of personalities, and of course - “high school status” is not an issue. What a blessing it was to be able to photograph her! She was just a beautiful girl inside and out and I truly enjoyed getting to know her!

Brittany, good luck next year at Glen Rose! You are amazing! Enjoy your pics!

What’s better than flowers on Mother’s Day? A gift certificate for a photo session! Her daughter, Angela (who is appearing on the blog for the 2nd time) was so thoughtful of her mom this Mother’s Day. She and her brother and sister rounded the troups together (aka, put their ‘noggins and money together) and bought their mom and family session! I LOVED the idea! So, last weekend we did a shoot at their house - the one they’ve lived in growing up. Angela’s mom and dad have been married for 27 years (AWESOME!) and are setting a good example in marriage for all three of their kids.
It was such a joy to photograph the Rodriguez family! Angela, thanks for lining all this up for your mom. I know she’s going to treasure these forever!

Marka graduated from Tarleton State University this past weekend (congrats Marka!) & she asked me to take a few pictures of her in honor of this time in her life! Yay! So, I drove out to a little town called Lipan and photographed her on her family’s land. They run an arena out there and hold ropings/contests and all that if you are interested in Rodeo stuff… you can find their information here.

Marka, it was a joy to meet you and I’m so glad I could come out and document your final days of college! Good luck with teaching! You are going to do so well!

Angela & I grew up together… in small po-dunk Stephenville. I loved every minute of growing up there, but I have to admit, I don’t miss living there either. LOL! Angela and I were in the same class in school and as we all graduated, we parted and went separate ways. Angela decided to go to Texas A&M for college. She actually graduated last year, but she joined a couple of her sorority sisters/close friends for some “senior” pictures! These girls were all so beautiful and VERY natural in front of the camera! It made my job so easy! I had so much fun with these girls going around College Station getting some fun pictures and making great memories!

Angela, I know you’ve been anticipating these pictures so much! I hope they are everything you imagined (and more)! Congratulations on graduating!

We started of the session in their old Sorority House!

Aren’t they all so stunning?

Angela is on the far left, if you were wondering!

They told me that they MIGHT have snuck into the kitchen when they were living there and eaten the yummy food they found late at night…. they MIGHT have… They said they needed to reminisce on those moments that MIGHT have happened.

Off to some Aggie Landmarks…

I think the thumbs up might mean something….

Yay for hoola-hoops! These girls had some SERIOUS moves.

Angela, you are gorgeous!

Bubble fun!

The grand finale - they jumped into the pond in the middle of campus! After a humid session, it was quite rewarding for them, I think!

Yay for friends!