the house

So. Long story short. My parents just built and moved into the house of their dreams. My Mom: chief architect, engineer, and designer, as well as interior design consultant has brought to life what one only thought existed in movies and magazines. These picture perfect homes that aren't really lived in, but used as a backdrop for the drama that unfolds for that two hour time span, or the two page spread of photos that help sell a home, a design, and a magazine. But, it is true, houses like this are real, and are lived in by real people (without children might I add). Anyway, enough of my relentless-making-light-of... On to those picture perfect pictures. The first one up? A portrait of yours truly, age five? or so. This hangs above the door to the master bedroom, looking at once like a cameo necklace, being both an old fashioned portrait, but set in a shabby chic, country home. It strikes a certain balance.

headin' back home

Today we're heading back to Louisiana. I've got a bridal shoot and a couple of grandparents that just can't wait to pinch my kid's cheeks and then buy them whatever in the world they want. My ongoing, seemingly life long project of photographing the parish and people I grew up in and around is still out there somewhere, coming together slowly, so today I leave you with this, a quickie I shot on my last trip home (just to get in you the mood for the sepia soaked shots that await my return). Have a great weekend everyone! More to come...

what the devil?!

Went out to watch some roller derby Saturday night. The Dallas Derby Devils to be exact. Got a lot of good shots. These are a few favs. Um...the musical mohawk guy I approached beforehand just to get a shot of his do. Yeah, then learned about an hour later that he was the punk rock entertainment for the night. How awesome is that? Never mind the bollocks!

museum

A couple more shots taken at the children's museum. I should probably look it up and give you the actual name of the museum... Okay, it's actually the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, it is located off of Montgomery Street you know, in the arts district, and it's really cool. If you've got kids you should really take them there, and if you don't, then go and enjoy yourself. Pretty cool stuff. I'm sure I'm not really selling it to you but hopefully the photos are interesting enough, right?

the fourth

So, below are a few shots taken during our outings for the fourth of July. We took the kids to the children's arts and science museum, out for a bite to eat, then to the bank of the Trinity river to watch the fireworks. It was a great day! I really hope everyone enjoyed their holiday weekend.
Cropped the way I have it, it looks like tree tv, but it's the second story view from inside the museum overlooking their brightly colored courtyard. I thought it surreal. Taken at twilight on the banks of Trinity River.

mike the tiger

Dug this out of some old photos. Last I visited Mike the Tiger in Louisiana, this was the coolest shot I got of him. He kept pacing back and fourth and I couldn't really get a great shot. I asked him to stop a minute, maybe sit back on his hind legs, open his mouth wide or something. I kept screaming, "Fierce! Fierce! Think Tyra! Hello?!?" but he just kept pacing back and fourth, back and fourth... Prima donna.

emily: post script

Big Papa's a huge longhorns fan. So, we brought out the blanket and took a couple shots just for him. But this expression just can't be beat. I saved it for a little bonus post, it didn't really fit the tone of the first few pics, but I really can't get past that expression. Greatness. 'Nuff said.

presenting: ms. emily

Say hello to Ms. Emily! 3 weeks old and a perfect little model. She rarely complained, never once refused an outfit or a pose. She likes the serious faces a bit much, but when you're as pretty as she is, no one minds really.

rub a dub, dub

Unusual, I know. Funny, I mean, hilarious? Why, yes. I could hardly contain myself whilst photographing these two. I've thought about sending this photo in to mastercard, I mean, it's perfect.

Porcelain bathtub...$450 dollars. Mr Bubble bubble bath...$3 dollars and fifty sense. Getting naked in the tub with your bestest friend? Priceless. And, just to clear the air, they're really not naked.

virginia and john

My cousin, Virginia, married John Bourland. Who'da thunk it? Well, the wedding was beautiful-held at the Rose Chapel in Fort Worth. We had great time. There's so many images that I love, wish I could post them all. Here's a handful (a large handful)!

I love all the colors found at the salon.