In 1st Place... | Dallas Family Photographer

My gosh, scheduling a shoot with this handsome family proved to be such a difficult task, especially as Mother Nature seemed to be against us at each and every turn! Our first session was cut short by a storm and then we must have had three or four rescheduled shoots that had to be rescheduled over and over due to rain! Well, I am overjoyed to say that we finally accomplished a full session together even if the skies were overcast on that day, too. This is the family of my son's first grade teacher last year. She's so awesome and I was so happy to capture this time in her two gorgeous boys' lives.

Note: These photos were taken at Nash Farm in Grapevine, TX and at McPherson Park & Fire Station 3 in Colleyville, TX.

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Aldo's Girl | Dallas Bridal Portrait Photographer

A few weeks ago, I met with this beautiful bride-to-be at the Garden Cafe in Dallas. She had had an ordeal trying to get there due to car trouble, so I had been worried that she would arrive with her eyes puffy from crying and fretting over the start to our morning. Not the case. She looked amazing! After a few early morning shots in the garden of the Garden Cafe, we drove over to the Dallas Arboretum and finished up there. It was hot and she'd had a rough start to the day, but I'm very happy to say that you would never know it from her gorgeous bridal portraits! Here are a few of my favorites.

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A Lovely Morning | Dallas Children's Photographer

A few weeks ago, I spent the morning with this 1-year old beauty and her equally gorgeous mommy. Her mother had contacted me with a couple of very specific requests for her fourth daughter's portraits: one photo of her standing on this particular bridge and one photo of the two of them on the same bridge. Her sisters had all done the same for their 1-year portraits. How fun is that? Such a lovely idea. Anyway, I am posting some of my favorites from this session and hope that her family will love them as much as I do!

(Note: These photos were taken on the jogging trail of Bear Creek Park in Keller, TX.)

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Holiday Card Time

I was just looking at my calendar and realized that it really and truly is now October. October, people! I can't believe how quickly 2009 has gone by. And in case you're wondering why I'm talking like it's already over, it's because for all intents and purposes, it is. Once October rolls around, the year is kaput. Am I right? So anyway, this is just a little reminder to get your session scheduled with me if you want your photos in time for holiday card printing! I know that some people like to get theirs out by the end of November, so you know what that means. Contact: ylkhsk@ymail.com or 682.503.6268 to book your 2009 fall/holiday session with me!

Turnaround Time

I have made a change to my "FAQs" section involving the completion of my clients' discs. If you have not yet had a photo session with me, this will affect you. As of today, the 28th of September, my estimated time for completing fully edited images to your copyright released discs is 3 to 5 weeks, unless other arrangements are made. Please keep this in mind when booking a session with me, especially with Christmas card season looming before us!

If you have already had your photo session prior to today and are awaiting your disc, this does not pertain to you, though it looks like I'm working on closer to 3-4 weeks than 2 at the moment.

When it takes me longer to complete your disc, it is actually a good sign because it means that I am pouring 110% into the editing process. I say this with complete sincerity and honesty. In the same breath, if I finish your disc in a jiffy, it probably means that your pictures were just that easy-breezy to do.

At any rate, thanks for your patience as my business grows and takes shape! God bless.

Princess Alexa Foundation - Touch a Truck Fundraiser | Dallas Event Photographer

At 35th & 10th | Dallas Family Photographer

Almost a month ago, I got to spend a few hours with my dear friend and her family at their lovely home. She had asked me to take their portraits to mark her 35th birthday and to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary.

One of the most touching things I have ever heard someone say of her spouse was expressed by this particular friend. She said that when she first met him and he took her hand to shake it, she heard a voice in her head that said, "There he is." And she just knew.

As you can see from these photos, they have much to be thankful for. Their family of five is lovely, both inside and out. Congratulations on your 10 beautiful years together and happy 35th birthday, friend. Much love.

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A Ray of Sunshine | Dallas Children's Photographer

About two weeks ago, I met up with this little "Ray" of sunshine at The Red Shed antiques store in Grapevine. They have a lovely, rustic little antique garden in the back and it was the perfect setting to photograph this sweet and fun-loving little girl. I had so much fun capturing her 4th birthday pics and I'm pretty sure she did, too! Here are some shots from our session together.