First Birthday Cake Smash :: San Antonio Children's Photographer

I can't believe it's been a year, sweet baby M! I've seen this cutie for portraits several times this year but it never struck me what a little man he's becoming.

From this sweet baby ::

To this precious, smile-y, cake eating, 12 month old ::

Bébé Gentis is Here!

Our sweet girl arrived on March 29 - a little early but healthy and precious! She arrived just in time for the end of bluebonnet season.

The M Family :: San Antonio Family Portraits

Such a beautiful family! I had the pleasure to photograph Mom and Dad's engagements, Mom's bridals and now a sweet family session before Dad headed out for training - I'll give you one guess for the Dad's service branch! :)

What to Wear :: Affordable Family Style

I'm totally obsessed with the amazing colors that stores anda designers are doing for spring and summer! I love every.single.color right now. Don't be afraid of color in your portraits - and remember -- everyone DOES NOT have to have on one or two solid colors. Mix it up! Have fun!

This is an idea that would work for Spring or Summer, inspired by the amazing colors Target has in their spring line.

I started with "Mom" - and I put her in my favorite color!  Often I find that Mom coordinates everyone and then decides what she's going to wear... Mom, CHOOSE YOUR OUTFIT FIRST!!! When you feel and look your best everyone looks great because you are at your most fabulous. Choose a style and color that suits you and makes you feel great.

Dad is comfy in casual pants and a shirt he can leave out with the sleeves rolled up and the kiddos bring everyone together. Yes! It's OK to mix a print or two and shades of a color.

All items are from Target except the Van's for Dad which goes to show that great style can be found at any price point and just about any store.

So go ahead and have fun with color this spring and summer. Step away from the matchy-matchy khaki and denim and brighten up your family portraits.

Mr. & Mrs. :: Playing House :: Engagement Pictures

Alyssa and Justin had the best time "playing house" for their engagement shoot... I love working with creative people and I loved how unique this shoot was. An artist herself, Alyssa had a vision and it was so fun to collaborate and make it come to life.

Sisters | San Antonio Children's Photographer

The love between these precious girls was apparent from Baby C's newborn session. Big Sis C is protective and proud of her little and Baby C is totally enamored with her big. What a special friendship these two will have for a long time to come! 

Freebie :: Spring Desktop Download

I totally missed February - but I hope you love this for spring!

"the goodness of spring has arrived"

Click on the image to open and save a larger version or just right click and save! (Someday I'll have to use one of those fancy download sites... but until then...)

On a side note - the highlight of my spring is around the corner! Bébé G is due mid-April!

I'm finishing up my spring bookings with some sessions in early March and have started scheduling for mid-summer but will be on "maternity leave" from April to June. Please let me know if I can put you on the calendar (be honest - aren't you always a little envious of the tanned-summer-relaxed holiday card pictures!?) or of there are any sweet summer babies we can pencil in!