..I think I look fine….Yet whenever I see a photo of myself, I think I look absolutely terrible.

As a camera-shy woman, I agree with many of the statements in the article. I also do not like the way I look in photographs.

As a professional photographer, I would like to counter with the idea that we are more likely to approve of professional portraits of ourselves.

According to OneLook.com, the definition of photograph is:

photograph – a picture of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material

Thus, anyone can take a photo. All we need is a working camera, some decent aim, and a capable index finger.

Again from OneLook:

portrait – any likeness of a person

It takes skill to make sure that portrait looks like the person. A portrait photographer knows how to pose people, how to use light, how to take advantage of the environment, how to select the best angle, etc.

will host our first annual
(but second ever)

Bluebonnet Portrait Day
Sunday, April 13th

Sessions are 50% off making them just $100 for a 1-hour session! This is an excellent opportunity to update family portraits. College Students: take advantage of having the family in town for Parents’ Weekend.

Though the price is 50% off, you still get 100% service!

• You still get a full 1-hour session.
• You still get online image hosting and sales.
• And, when you spend just $300, you’ll get a CD/DVD-ROM with all the hi-resolution images and a license for personal use.

You can fill your facebook profiles and flickr accounts with images and share them with your family and friends all over the web!

Most people react with “oh I don’t have anything to wear”. Not true! Neutral colors are the best attire for bluebonnet portraits: denim, white, khaki, black, etc. Avoid red/maroon for the best look You can read more about what to wear (and what not to wear) on our site:
http://www.asyouwishbcs.com/?s=attire

To book your session, simply email Lori. Hurry, sessions are booking fast!

…because everything should be just

Let help make your house a home. Grace the walls of your living spaces with images of you and your family. Make your home a showplace full of truly personal art.

Re-touched images. If a client wants further editing for an 8×10 or larger image, will re-touch the image. Small changes are included with the cost of the print as long as requests are emailed before a print order is placed.. Larger changes are billed at a rate of $60 hourly.

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Then, as a surprise for the family, Jessica and I (along with our friend, Cady), returned to Traditions to photograph Buddy and Samantha. We all hope that these memories making living overseas without the “first babies” a bit easier.