Melted Lemonade and Whittling

As I heard my mother on the other side of the phone talking about taking on the job of moving her whole house to Austin, I immedately knew I was headed to west Texas.  Which meant there was a "no time limit" on a stay.
Since my job allows me to just pick up my camera bag and go, as many think, I start thinking of how I could create a bit of business back home and reunite with some old friends too.

I called my mom with an idea I got from a photog friend of mine - Summer Cates. Which her idea was a Lemonaide stand. The Images from Summer session were sooo cute and I wanted to try the concept- Here is her work-
Photo taken by Summer Cates: Summer Cates Photography,


So, I did exactly that. Odessa specificly is pretty hot and dry. Lots of dirt and wind. I remember drinking a lot of Tea and some lemonade to qwinch our thirst. SO I ran with it.

Packed fully to the top,  we head out and drove 6 hrs to where the "aromma filled air is full of gas and the dirt are the daily smells. -ahh.... Odessa/ Midland."

I packed for two days and made sure I had enough props and my camera gear to pull this off but also enough to fit all of us in the jeep!


That Thursday was my 38th birthday. Wow! 38... gettn up there.
Either way I had to get up and get on my way... my first client was scheduled at 8am!

Thank you to the Chambers Secret Garden for allowing us to turn this garden

into a beautiful backdrop!

Here is the website:

Chambers Secret Garden

"Thank GOD" I asked my VERY Creative Mother and my Tia (aunt) to help me. They have this wonderful eye to create sets. ME? Ummm.... Not so much so. I stay behind the camera. :)
The Day before they had me all over the city serching for set/ props... "Like we didn;t already have a ton!!!" -- That Night they worked till almost midnight making sure I would be able to pull this off!
I so pulled this off, BUT ONLY with a great Team helping!

" THANK YOU MOM AND TIA FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK!"

" THANK YOU TO TIA ROSA FOR DEALING WITH THE KIDS ;)"

As my first session arrived I had some ideas of what I wanted since nothing was set up some which in turn let me get some cute New born pics of this cute, chubby, baby! He is family and adorable.

Here are intresting photos threw out the day

of the kids haing fun...

As these adorable Boys were fishing ~

We had the girls getting all Dolled up! 

Once the Heat Kicked in... the Lemonade came out
and everyone was ready to hand out and have
something to drink!

(above) Miss Julia was perfect.

I loved her sweetness and Love she shares

just being in her presence.

&

It was pretty Hot that the boys just had to

get the ice!  This one was cute. One of my faves.

THEN!!! We Had The Hubbard Family!

Beautiful Family I Must Say.

I also must say,

I never thought i'd would be taking pictures of two high school friends that ended up married!!!

OF Course they created these beautiful children you see below and I was blessed to

have met them, snap them and happy to see an old friend again, Angie

Thank you for the Music too!!!! GIna

Who's 31?

My friend Joy has been very professional in approaching me in this wonderful venture she has taken over and I must say,  If I had taken the time out to see what she was quietly running across me ~

I would have been all over it

sooner than later.

What am I talking about?  

Last week I received my order 1 day before leaving on a special trip to  

New York.

It was awesome!

I used all the pieces I received for all the wrong reasons some one would say....

But, one piece especially.

Can you guess which one I used for EVERYTHING??? 

 Now when I say I used it for everything. Here is a small list-

4 diffident Canon lenses from a wide angle to a 70-200. ( not shown )

small wallet, 2 maps, keys, water, gum, headlamp, CF cards, batteries, camera Flash, bracelets, candy and some small souvenirs all at one time....

That is alot for this little side bag. But held up beautifully!

OH! and of course ~ make up ;)

I know that many of you all have known for at least a year about the products...

But I just found out!!! & I love them!

Cute Prints, Affordable, Helpful and Monogrammed! 

So if you haven't heard of this fun and creative line of products.... You need to go to:

Joy's Web Page

Or call my friend Joy ,

I know she will take good care of you !!!!

Toddles~ Have a great day everyone ;) 

Gina

Baby Khloe!

Ourr new baby is turning 6 months and had to snap her photo for Grandma. We love her!

MIss Little Izzy!!!

"Oh Do I love my job!"

Ever since this beautiful little girl was born I have had the pleasure of photographing her and capturing her little life as now she turns 1!!!!

This past weekend we took her down to the State Capitol while she ran around in her "squeaky shoes" and once again she was the perfect model!

She is a pleasure every time!!!

Thanks Let and Mondo for letting me capture her life!

What a beauty~

Danny and Raquel's new Beginning!!!

These two love birds have

been on the roller coaster of new beginnings~

From Marriage to new houses and now an new addition.








I have had the pleasure of knowing them personally and seeing how their love bloom into something so strong that the next step has been made!

A wonderful bundle of joy to come ... here now to view his temporary home ....

"Trevor in the Belly."

Baby Tyler

Congratulations to Mike and Danielle for their sweet Baby Tyler Robert who born today!!!!

I was taken away when I saw my first nephew!

Too cute to say the least. Can't wait to get the rest of the pictures up to show off this beautiful baby boy!!!!

"Hello Everyone"

So here I am... My first blog and so excited to start this wonderful journey!

I took some belly pics of my self this weekend and thought I'd share them with you.

I am 7 months pregnant with my second daughter and so full of life.

I hope you all return to read up on the latest news Sweet G Photography is up to and excited to share with you in the coming months!!