you.can't.photoshop.that: February 2011

{i.heart.faces.heads.shoulders.knees.and.toes}

>> Monday, February 28, 2011

I know I just posted this picture from a most recent session, but as soon as I read the contest for sweet sixteen birthday with a bash where everyone had to get all dressed up! But, the best part was that several of her family members wore Converse shoes in honor of diabetics like this sweet young lady. SO FUN, right? The colors were amazing, and I just loved the contrast of the formal attire with these Converse shoes. Head on over to http://iheartfaces.com to see more of anything but faces!

{stunning.sweet.sixteen}

>> Friday, February 25, 2011

This stunning young lady just celebrated her sixteenth birthday and, from what I understand, had quite the bash! Two things I'm sure of - (1) I never, ever looked like this at sixteen (or any age for that matter) and (2) I can't remember what I did for my sixteenth birthday. I feel the need for a counseling session. :-)

{fun!}

I was out at one of my favorite locations with a super sweet and fun family, and it was just one of those times that I was reminded how fun a photo session is when it's relaxed! I loved that the parents were not at all stressed about keeping the kiddos in a certain spot, but, instead just let me capture them as they wandered about. Of course, I made suggestions and had chair out at a random (well lighted!) spots, but some of my favorites occurred in unexpected places. I think that's a huge difference in custom, on location photography versus a Sears portrait type studio. Kids just seem so much more at ease and act like themselves! Of course, there are still tantrums and snack demands, but, overall, I just feel so blessed to capture these kinds of moments.

{sweet.baby.boys}

I had the utmost privilege of capturing some sweet moments of two brand new baby boys last weekend. They were oh so sweet and precious, and I just loved my time with them. I feel so honored that these brand new moms and dads allowed me to photograph these two tiny ones and have forever memories. The little one in the marine bib gets a special shout out because his precious daddy is still serving our country overseas. Pray for that momma as she has the first few months of this brand new baby to do alone. And can you stand the Texas longhorn hat on the other sweet boy? HOW PRECIOUS!

{fabulous.frames}

>> Friday, February 18, 2011

I wanted to feature some oh so fabulous picture frames that I've just discovered! Aren't they so fun? So here's the deal . . . they are a bit pricey, BUT for those of you considering a canvas, I highly recommend that you think about investing in a really amazing frame instead. Then, as your kiddos change (because they do . . . ALL of the time!), you can just switch out the picture rather than having this big ol' canvas that no longer looks like you're kiddo(s). Does that make sense? I'd much rather have a frame that I can keep up forever and paying $15-$20 to replace the print. I've ordered several sample frames in a couple of super fun colors, so if you're interested in looking closer at them, they should be in by the second week in March! I'd love for you to swing by and see them up close and personal! What do you guys think?

{braden.in.a.bucket}

>> Thursday, February 17, 2011

So I love putting little ones into buckets, baskets, and the like. First of all, they look SO DARN CUTE. And, second of all, they can't escape. :-) However, it's quite fun to see how they TRY to escape. And Braden was quite the escape artist! He figured it out pretty quickly - thank goodness for a fast camera! Isn't he a DOLL?

{when.i.grow.up}

>> Saturday, February 12, 2011

So the other week, the topic of "what-do-you-want-to-be-when-you-grow-up" came up between my two little girls. For whatever reason, my girls are fascinated with restaurants. I really have no idea why. Whatever the reason, Delaney declares that she will be a Kobe food worker, playing that part of Jasmine, costume and all. For those of you unfamiliar with Kobe, it is a Japanese style restaurant where they come and cook at your table with lots of fire and fun. We took Willy to Kobe for his birthday, and ever since, Delaney has been fascinated. Obsessed, really. Anyway, I wanted to make sure I understood Delaney, so I said, "So, you want to cook with all of the fire in a Jasmine outfit?" A most assured "yes." For those of you unfamiliar with a Jasmine costume, it requires a good amount of belly showing with basically a bikini top and then parachute pants from the eighties. For those of you unfamiliar with the Powell genetic make up, we are not really the belly showing type. At least, we shouldn't be. And, with fire involved, I'm thinking this may not be the wisest choice of outfit. Of course,

Addy must put in her two cents as well, so she declares that she will be working at an underwater Chic-Fil-A with a water slide, playing the part of Ariel. Now, I must give it to Addy that she might just be onto something. An underwater Chic-Fil-A? I wonder if it's ever been brought up. Of course, there's the minor issues of how do people breathe, how does the food stay dry, how do you even cook the food . . . But, again, minor details. Now, I'm sure most of you are familiar with an above ground Chic-Fil-A. For those of you unfamiliar with Ariel's costume, it also requires a good amount of belly showing and then there's the whole mermaid tale trade for legs. Refer to reason above for why this is not a good idea.

We'll continue to discuss.

{stunning.seniors}

>> Tuesday, February 8, 2011

I have had so much fun photographing senior girls lately! Unlike my tiny clients, these girls listen to every direction and not even once did they throw a fit! As I was photographing these gorgeous girls, I couldn't help but think - holy cow, I never looked like THAT as a senior! No really, I didn't. As in, not.at.all. I would post a picture of me as a high school senior, but it would so pale in comparison to how stunning these girls are! SERIOUSLY?