I need to live closer to the ocean. Somebody get on that!







I had such a good time at the He Said. She Said. Workshop last May that I decided to head to Detroit to do it again. Can’t get enough! All the photographers=awesome, Jean and Travis=awesome, models=awesome, sponsors=awesome, you get the point.
Top Hat - Lisa’s Mini Mad Hattery










I wish everyone could have the opportunity to live near a military base. Living in El Paso has given me such an appreciation for the men and women that fight to protect our country. I never realized the sacrifice that came with our freedom until living here. Behind a soldier’s sacrifice is a wife left to raise their children, a mother left to worry about her son or a child crying for their daddy. I will never again take for granted our freedom or walk by a soldier and not thank them for what they do for our country.
I will pray everyday for our dear friends and others for a safe return home.








I think I am due for another FASHION FRIDAY. Next month I am doing a session for a client with 2 girls and 3 boys. When putting together clothes for your session try to think of all the clothes as one outfit. Start by picking a bold pattern (plaid shirt). Then coordinate the rest of the clothes around that pattern. You don’t have to match exactly but try to stay with in a few color families. Try to find one unique or bold accessory for every outfit. You want everyone to coordinate but each person in the image should be able to make a statement on their own
Nordstroms, 77kids, Crewcuts, GAP, Etsy
I don’t know if it is the holidays or the sappy music I am listening to, but I am a wreck. Totally crying as I edited this session. I have to say living close to a huge army base has really given me a great appreciation for the men and women that protect our country. I am so proud to be an American and to live in this great country. When I drive by Fort Bliss it literally takes my breathe away.
I was lucky enough to capture my beautiful, sweet friend and her family before her husband gets deployed in a few months. I have several friends with husbands deployed and it is such a sacrifice to be without their husbands and their kids without their daddy’s. Sheesh! I have to stop right now….seriously I am a mess today!





I am pretty excited because tomorrow I am jumping on a plane and heading to the frozen tundra I call Michigan. I am going to see some of my favorite peeps! I had to run to the mall tonight to find my little traveling partner a coat. I have been sending my kids to school in shorts and didn’t even think about her needing a coat until today….yikes!
I am off. I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!




