by Shelly | May 6, 2013 | musician, senior guys, senior portraits |
Some of my favorite portrait sessions involve thoughtful, pensive seniors and their musical instruments. Tyler’s session was certainly one of those favorites.
Maybe the musical aspect tugs at my emotions because all of our kids were in band during our own high school years — or maybe I secretly want to relive my own youth, but it’s more likely because these kids completely relax through their music as they connect with their instruments
Tyler’s got some serious talent on both the acoustic and electric guitar, and BONUS!!!!! I got to enjoy a private mini-concert while we shot.
Tyler’s younger brother, Cody came along for the session as well, and I’m always up for adding a sibling or best friend into the mix for a few images. Watching brothers together is so fun. They know each other inside and out, so it’s like having a secret weapon or tool in the studio. They’re guaranteed to bring out laughter, mischief, and above all, attitude. 
Tyler graduates this spring from Cinco Ranch High School and will attend college locally, at least for his first year while he explores a few of the many options available to him.
Just don’t forget your music, Tyler. It will continue to enrich your life for years and years to come — and you can always come back and play for me any time.
by Shelly | Apr 29, 2013 | baby |
Fitness — I don’t think little Isaiah stands a chance of turning into a couch potato any time soon. He’s already got the dumbbell action going on. 
His daddy owns Medical Fitness Pros, the gym where my husband and I are getting ourselves into shape. We both love the thorough workouts and personal attention we get there, and so I was thrilled when I learned that “Aunt Shelly” would get to dote on this little guy at only 10 days old.
Isaiah’s mommy is kinda very super gorgeous too. How could we miss?
Naturally I snuck in a few hugs and snuggles for myself in between sets. It’s been a lot of years since my guys were tiny, but lovin’ on baby boys still comes oh so naturally. It was hard to send him home when we were done, but I’m counting on seeing more of this little guy again.
by Shelly | Mar 26, 2013 | SPCcreative, women |
This is something relatively new to my studio…
I have found an amazing makeup artist, Rachael Elise Walker of Elise Artistry. She is absolutely DA BOMB! I don’t care if we’re working with our high school seniors or with women who have attained a certain um…. er… level of wisdom and maturity. She can make a lady shine… and simply adjust the lights and capture her magic.
So… I tell all my girlfriends that they should take the time to have portraits created NOW while they are in their (insert decade here) and not wait until they are the age their mothers currently are. Hey what the heck! If they are fortunate enough to still have their mothers around, I think they should bring their mothers in for a very special session together …. but …. I digress.
Here’s what Rachael did for my friend and neighbor, Linda.
If you are already a client of mine, chances are that you’ve met Linda. She lives at my address but one street over. For some reason an uncanny number of overexhuberant GPS systems tell people to turn before my block and… there they are… at Linda’s door. If you haven’t met her that way, you still might recognize her from a session I did with her and her sisters nearly a year ago when she was celebrating a particularly important milestone birthday.
https://spccreative.net/2012/08/sisters-and-forever-friends/
My goal is to show a woman at her very best. Nothing crazy or pretentious — unless she wants to be crazy and pretentious — then all bets are off. But, Linda’s got it going on… don’tcha think? AND she’s not afraid to let it shine.
How about you? Are you up for a little bit of studio magic to create a special heirloom treasure for your family? You’ll love it, and so will the people who love you the most …. and they are plenty.
by Shelly | Mar 21, 2013 | musician, senior gals, senior portraits |
The first time I met Hannah, she was just a Freshman in the Taylor High School Color Guard. — You probably know the Color Guard as the kids with flags, rifles and streamers during football halftime performances. That’s only part of the story. After football season ends, these kids continue practicing and competing throughout the winter.
I absolutely love photographing official school groups like the CG because it gives me a chance to meet and get to know a little bit about these kids.
It may not be fair to say so, but I always have a few “favorites,” and Hannah was definitely one. I just always loved her sweet smile and spunky attitude — so I was thrilled when she came into the studio for her senior portraits. 
After graduation Hannah will head east to her family’s “home country” where she will attend classes at Louisiana State University as a pre-med student, leaning toward pediatric medicine.
And I couldn’t help but dig out her freshman color guard pictures (below) … She is definitely the same sweet girl I met back in the fall of 2009… Just a little more grown up and college-ready.
by Shelly | Mar 10, 2013 | engagement, SPCcreative |
Just last night GT surprised Rachel with a Biblical foot-washing… and while he was down on his knees he had a very special question to ask her.
She said yes.
I am Soooo happy for this sweet young couple. Can’t wait to witness the blessing that God has in store for them in the days and years ahead.
