If these walls... {Venus, Texas Portrait Photographer}

Hi SP Friends...

Happy 4th of July!  I hope you each have a wonderful day filled with fun, laughter and good times with your friends & family.  We are truly blessed to live in the land of FREE and I am so thankful for the life that I have and for all the men and women who sacrafice so much for me to live FREE.  Thank YOU to all of you who serve our great nation.

Today I thought I would share  few of our old barn and house photos that my hubby and I have taken.  This is a project that we work on from time to time just for fun, because we love these old structures that once had life and are just sitting in a beautiful country field.   We often wonder about the life that was lived there and the family that shared so many memories in these old barns and/or homes; which always leads us to think about the stories these walls could tell if they could talk.  Such heritage and history just sitting there.   It's amazing to be able to capture them before they are destroyed and to create a beautiful piece of art out of them.

Hope you enjoy them as much as we do...























Have a wonderful and safe day celebrating!

Love & Laughter -

Deanna

DJ & Cari | Class of 2013 | Venus, Tx Senior Photographer

Hi Sp Friends -

Today I am excited to share a few highlights with you all from a Double Senior Photo Shoot that we had not too long ago of DJ and Cari.  They both just graduated from Allen High School Friday night.  So first and foremost I want to say a BIG Congratulations to them both.  I know they  had a blast celebrating such a big accomplishment with friends & family.

I met DJ and Cari and their parents for the first time in person on the day of their photo session, we hit it off right from the start.  I had been talking with Mom via email and text messages and finally we had a time that we could all get together and you know we simply all hit it off, it's like we have known them for years.  Such great people and an amazing family.  My hubby and I totally had a blast hanging out with them and getting to know a little bit more about their family.

DJ won the 800M this year with a time of 1:56:63 and he is looking at several colleges and considering all his options.  Plus his name is going up on the record charts at Allen High School track field.    Cari was apart of the Allen High School varsity football team which won the State Championship and he has an amazing ring to showoff.   Both of these young men are involved in their school, involved in athletics and have an amazing future ahead of them.  It is an exciting time to see what lies ahead for each of them on their new journey.

Here are a few of our favorites from their session...

A Few of DJ...







A few of Cari...







Thank you Freeman family for allowing Specialty Photography to capture such an amazing time of celebration for your family.  We truly enjoyed getting to know you guys and hope that you will treasure the images that capture DJ and Cari just as they are right now.  Graduates from Allen High School.



We wish DJ & Cari the very best as they start on a brand new journey following high school.  Have an amazing summer!!

Love & Laughter -

Deanna

 

Digital BRAGBOOKS {North Texas Portrait Photographer}

Hi SP Friends...

While at Imaging USA I found an awesome new product that I will be offering here at the studio with view & order appointments beginning the week of January 28,  2013.  I am super excited about this amazing new option to offer you my fabulous clients and I am pretty sure you are just gonna flip!

The SP Digital Bragbook is actually your very own personalized app that you can download into any smart phone and/or tablet.  I know in this day and time you simply cannot go anywhere without seeing everyone using their smart devices.  Including all of us here at SP - we are definately hooked :)  It's simply an additional way for you to quickly show off your favorite images from SP with your friends and family while you are on the go.

When you download your SP Digital Bragbook you will see an icon save right to your smart phone and/or pad.  This will have the SP logo, but the app itself will be filled with a few of your favorite images.   Each little brag book is a work of art all on it's own; created with you in mind.

Here is a view of inside the app itself.  You can actually play a slide show of the images or you can scroll through them one at a time,  just like you currently scroll on your phone photos now.  How cool is that?!  Plus...Another fabulous feature from inside the app is how you can contact the studio with just a click.  At the top of the app you can click on our phone number to call us right away or click on the mail icon and email us.    We are always within reach :)

Another awesome cool feature is that you can click SHARE right inside the app and share your images with friends & family via facebook, twitter, pinterest, text message or through email.  Makes it oh so quick and easy to share.

 The final page in each and every bragbook will have a studio referral page.  I love referrals and I want to reward you for sharing the studio with friends & family.   With each referral you and the person you refer will recieve a print credit here at the studio that can be applied to your next booking.  So, SHARE! SHARE! SHARE!

I can't wait to show you this fabulous new Digital Bragbook in person.   So, if you see me out and about stop me and ask to see our Digital Bragbook.  I will have it handy for sure :)   Are you super excited?!  Can't wait to have your very own?!  Here's how you get one....

Each time you purchase our RED LABEL print package this little gem is included or you can simply add this to any print package here at SP because it is a BONUS BUY.    So, this awesome new product is available to you when you purchase any print package here at the studio.   Yea!

Enjoy!  More new stuff is coming!  So, stay tuned friends!

Love & Laugther -

Deanna

Meet Little Isis {North Texas Newborn Photographer}

Little Isis is just 2.5 months old and this was her very first time having her photos taken professionally.  Her Mom and Grandma were so excited about getting "REAL" photos taken of her; you know the ones you can print and frame and hang up in your house.  Her Grandma shared with me that rignt now all they have are all these iphone photos and she is ready for more :)  I Totally understand as I am addicted to my instagram and my iphone camera when I am on the go, but when it comes to our loved ones... our children/grandchildren we want big prints on the wall. 

When they arrived at the studio, little Isis was in the best mood.  She is absolutely a beautiful baby with the biggest blue eyes you have ever seen.  I mean really she is stunning!  She was fantastic during the photo shoot, loved all the attention and she was perfect with all the clothing and set changes we did too.   She was indeed the star of the show!

Here are a few of my favorites from our session...







 Thank you Laurie and Paislee for allowing me the honor of capturing such sweet precious moments of little Isis.  I hope that you enjoy your photos for years and years to come.   I look forward to watching little Isis grow.

Love & Laughter -

Deanna

Simply Bridal

Hi Friends...

I am so excited here lol!  What's new...right?!!   It's the little things in life that keep me so excited all the time.  But hey, this one is pretty cool!  Our studio has been invited to be apart of the "Simply Bridal" event hosted by Mimosa Hall.  I am beyond thrilled and am looking forward to meeting lot's of new Brides.

Mimosa Hall is one of Burleson & Crowley's newest Wedding & Event Center.  {Click here to check it out}

"Simply Bridal" is Everything the Bride needs...Close at hand.

• Date:  Sunday, October 7, 2012


• Time:  1-5pm


• Cost:  FREE - but you MUST RSVP by October 4, 2012 in order to attend.  

The event will showcase the latest in Wedding Fashion, hair and makeup, all with local professionals and boutiques.  Each Bride will also get to chat with local Professional Photographer's, Caterers, Florist, Bakeries, Dj's and more.   So don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to visit personally with local wedding professionals, who are ready and able to help you have the wedding of your dreams.

Please RSVP by October 4, 2012 through Facebook to:  Specialee Catered or Serendipity Escape  {Click each link to see their FB page and RSVP}

Feel free to share with friends & family and I will see you there!!  Be sure and stop by and say HI, I would love to chat with you :)



 

Love & Laughter -

Deanna

 

Waiting on little Liam {North Texas Portrait Studio}

Isn't Ashley stunning?!!  I love photographing new mommies as they are waiting the arrival of their precious little one, they are full of excitement, expectation and always have a glow about them.



I met Ashley a few months ago at none other than Hobby Lobby.  Yep, I was there buying supplies to create another set for the studio :) and Ashley was there picking up scrapbook supplies and new picture frame, for her sonogram picture  to go on her desk at work.  I was in the checkout line with all my goodies and Ashley was behind me with all her goodies and as fate should have it, we began to chat.   She asked my opinion on the frames as she was having a hard time deciding between two of them and we just got to talking.  After we both checked out, I gave her a business card and told her that I photograph Newborns and would love to photograph her little one, if she was in need of a photographer.   A couple of weeks later Ashley called me and was interested in learning more about our baby plans and decided to book her baby plan with SP!  Yipee!!

I photographed Ashley's maternity session recently here at the studio and I just love the results... She is healthly, happy and overflowing with JOY waiting for sweet little Liam.  Just love that name and I can't wait to meet that little guy.

Here are a few of my favorites from her session...



 

Thank you Ashley for trusting me to capture this amazing new journey in your life.  I am looking forward to October :)   Wishing you a safe & blessed delivery.

Love & Laughter -

Deanna