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  • Hi! My name is Susan and I am a storyteller. I love reading, I love writing but most of all I love using my art to tell a story that needs no words. My photographs capture the moments and the details of my clients' lives. This blog is a place where I share these stories.

Twelve going on twenty

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I sometimes sit and wonder how the last twelve years have passed so quickly.  I will never forget the moment you made me “Mama”.  The doctor place you on my chest and I was shocked at how tiny you were.  Six pounds, two ounces of a squishy baby girl who would forever change my life.  You are one of the most stubborn and head strong people on this earth.  I pray you learn that the hard way is not always the best way to do things.  I sat in awe today as we at lunch with your friends.  You have become a young adult right before my eyes.  We talked about chain letters, telephones and sugary snacks.  I rolled my eyes at the chorus of  ”OMG”s and “Really?, Really!”  But don’t grow up too fast!  There is plenty of time for boys, school dances and watching midnight premieres of movies you aren’t quite old enough to see.  I pray that you have happy days and no heartaches.  But I know that you will have heartache, from friends and boys, and when that happens Daddy and I will be here for you.  Enjoy being twelve..the crazy life as an adult can wait! I can’t wait to watch you grow into the wonderful woman I know you can be!  Happy Birthday Emma Marie Noel!  I love your face!

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Double Digits Rule!

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Happy Birthday to my sweet girl, Clara!  Today you are ten years old–and double digits rule!  You have become such a little lady and I’m proud of all that you are!  Your heart is so large that there is not a person you meet that doesn’t become your best friend.  You are brave and strong but still need to come sleep with us when you’ve had a bad dream (and we love it.)  You want to be cool and ride your scooter with your friends while listening to all of your tunes on your ipod but you still need to sleep with Greenie.  Your glasses and room are messy most of the time but I guess that is to be expected.  You keep us laughing with your silly jokes and overly obvious observations.  Your Daddy and I are proud and blessed to be your parents!  Raising you keeps us on our toes!  I hope your 10th birthday was awesome. I love your face little girl!

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11/11/11 at 11:11, a once in a lifetime wish…

My oldest is still 11, for just a few more days.  But yesterday was her once in a lifetime day.  She was 11 years old on 11/11/11.  That was cool.  So she asked to stay up until 11:11 p.m. so she could make a wish.  I let her, but only if I could take a picture.  So we stayed up late and watched Jay Leno together.  We giggled at the silly skits and she discovered the fun of late night television. When the magic moment happened she made three wishes.  My photos is not a quality portrait but instead an iphone photo because it speaks to our time.  She’s holding my ipad.  I’m sure her children will wonder what that is that’s she’s holding, just like she can’t understand cassette tapes and VHS.  As I tucked her in she said she made 3 wishes and only one was about a boy.  Mercy!

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I love that I can help her make these memories.  How many little girl can say they made a wish when they were 11 on 11/11/11 at 11:11?  I hope all your wishes come true, Baby Girl…well, all except for the boy. I don’t think Daddy and I are ready for boys.

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Corpus Christi Wedding | Valerie and Chris are Married

I traveled to Corpus Christi to capture Chris and Valerie’s wedding.  I was excited to have a wedding that took me away from home.  I love to travel and shooting in another town provides an exciting challenge that helps to develop my skills as a photographer.

Valerie and Chris couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day for their wedding.  The ceremony was at St. Andrew by the Sea Catholic Church.  This is a unique church.  It is an outdoor venue that is basically a church without walls.  The ceremony was beautiful and the breeze from the bay was soothing.  After the ceremony the guests crossed the street to a unique park center that was on the beach.  I was thrilled to do the formal photos on the beach with the wedding party.

The reception was a great party and fun was had by all!  Valerie and Chris were the best couple to work for.  They loved having fun and made sure their guests were well taken care of throughout the night.  Val’s dad hunted me down to make sure I had eaten.  This is a very hot topic right now in the photographic community.  So many photographers are not being fed at receptions–not this family!  I had a plate of more than enough BBQ and was handed bottles of water and Diet Coke throughout the night by family and friends to make sure my needs were met.   Valerie wins a “Best Bride” award for sending me home with icy beers after I was done shooting her wedding!  It’s great to be treated like a member of the family!

 

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I love the look on the Bride and Groom’s faces the first time they see each other.  These two are so in love and you can see it each time they look at each other.

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The shared special glances at each other during the ceremony.

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Then it was off to the beach to take the formal photos.

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….and you know I love the ring shots!

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We went back down to the board walk at sun set to grab these great shots

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And no Aggie wedding is complete without the Aggie War Hymn!  WHOOP!

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Zombie Bridals | Trash the Dress | Wedding Photographer Austin Texas

This past weekend was the first weekend in over two months that I wasn’t shooting a wedding.  Like a typical crazy photographer, I really love shooting weddings and didn’t want to just sit idle all weekend.    I knew that I had a wedding dress that I wanted to trash. (It was actually the dress I wore in my first wedding….I really wanted to set it on fire for that reason, but I digress…)

This styled shoot was planned, from concept to execution, in just 6 days!  I love stepping out of the box and creating a shoot that is not something a traditional bride would think of.  We shot the bridals in Historic Round Rock Cemetery.

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Happy Halloween!!!!

 

Special thanks to my models Shane and Brenna.

 

Hair by Erin Callaghan

Makeup by Sandi Schumucker

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Mary Veterano - October 31, 2011 - 10:11 am

These are so awesome! Love them!

Ang - October 31, 2011 - 11:12 am

The lighting is spectacular!

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