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Fall in Texas • Anchorage Photographer

Almost every time I go back to Texas, I just have to reach out to all my past clients to schedule photo sessions with them if at all possible. This time particular time, it was fall, so I was super excited about the sessions that I had scheduled. I’ve taken photos for this beautiful momma several times over the last several years, and I just have to say, THIS photo session is definitely my favorite. The rustic Texas landscape with her and her little cuties matching holiday outfits (from Ryleigh Rue Clothing), was just an overload of photo perfection! The light was beautiful, and the wind was a bit crazy, but it all worked out great. I had such a hard time narrowing down their gallery, and this momma had a hard time choosing the photos for her collection (we even had to ask her Little Miss to help narrow it down). That’s not a bad problem to have if you ask me! I’m confident her huge canvas will look stunning once she gets it in tomorrow! What a special connection these two have. I’m so glad that I was able to capture their fun and sassy mother-daugher chemistry! I think that every little lady should have beautiful photos with her mom, to look back on when she herself is also a mother. She may be all grown up then, but I guarantee she’ll still be her momma baby girl!! ;-)

If you would like current photos of you and your mini me’s, contact Savvy Images now!

Introducing a Fall Bundle of Joy • Alaska Newborn Photos

Newborns

This handsome bundle of joy was born smack dab in the middle of fall here in Alaska. His name is Micah Julyan, and his momma wanted the timing of his birth to be captured in his newborn photos. SO that’s exactly what we did. Because we did his session as fall turned to winter, it was too cold to take this cute little man outside. So we improvised and brought some fun fall outdoor details into the Savvy Images studio! She gathered leaves from around their neighborhood and a few other festive fall items, and I absolutely love how it turned out. They clearly have much more colorful trees near where they live, because the ones I gathered were only a dull tone of orange and brown…lol. In his family photos, he looks JUST like a tiny little MAN!! I cannot even HANDLE the cuteness of his big one eye grin! This happy little one was checking on exactly what we were up to. Micah loved being bundled up and snuggling into his bunny “Rags” (which is also his grandpa Julyan’s nickname). We finished his session with some cute bare booty shots, and his skinny little roles were beyond precious! By the time they came back to review their photos a couple weeks later, he had already grown SO much. I absolutely LOVE seeing how much my cute little Savvy Newbies grow and change over time. Just think how much will have changed when mom and dad look back on his tiny toes in these photos ten years from now!

Are you expecting a little bundle of joy also!? The go ahead and contact Savvy Images now about capturing your little one’s newborn photos!

Savvy Images Formal Family Holiday Photos Featured

Ready for the Holidays • Anchorage Photographer

Families, Kids

This fun family wanted to do their holiday photo session right where they all spend their quality time together… in their new dream home! I am SO glad that they did, because it was definitely holiday photo perfection in my eyes! I knew the session was going to be a good one the day that I met with mom for their pre-session consultation several weeks before. We sipped on a nice warm cup of coffee at their dinning room table, and discussed all the great session possiblities. Like all my other sessions at that time, we were patiently waiting for an awesome fall backdrop for some of their outdoor photos. The morning that we actually did their holiday photo session, it was a crisp, chilly fall morning. We had to keep it snappy, but luckily dad had his big jacket handy to warm the kiddos up for a bit. I couldn’t help but capture that cuteness. They were so much fun to photograph! Between outdoor shots, we rearranged their formal dining room furniture, and took more classic photos indoors to warm up. These two silly kiddos were great help when I needed to get my light tested. ;-) They did so well for us, and of course we had to capture a few good photos of mom and dad together! We were even able to get a few more artsy images to include their gorgeous chandalier. It was a fun perspective on a few more traditional photos. This was my first “holiday” photo session of the season, and this blog post definitely has me eager to do many more soon. I’m so excited that they will have these photos to look back on one day. How sweet it will be to reminisce on all the fun they had growing up in their childhood home!

Do you need new, fun and exciting holiday photos?! Contact Savvy Images to schedule a family photo session before it’s too late!

Savvy Images Family and Pet Photos Featured

A Snazzy Fall Family Session

Families, Pets

Back in March, after we completed Mrs. Alaska’s outdoor Queen session, she let me know that she would be contacting me later in the year. April was dead set on taking fall photos with her family, which including two active fur babies! She said that she got even more excited about her fall family session after getting so many compliments on her previous session’s photos at Mrs. America Nationals. Clearly, that’s the best news ever for me! As expected, she contacted me as fall crept up on us. I’m SO glad that she did, and of course I did everything I could to make that happen for her. In fact, to make SURE that it happened well, we actually did TWO sessions. Now that was a first for me! Let me explain… The first time we met, was at a cute estuary center near the Savvy Images Studio. It was on the very tail end of the long rain, and the forecast still looked a bit questionable. Fall comes and goes with a quickness each year in Alaska, so we wanted to be sure we didn’t miss our small window of opportunity. Gorgeous Autumn colors were randomly scattered across Anchorage, but were not completely at their prime yet. We had a few things going against us already, and then we arrived to quickly discovered a HUGE moose. And he just happened to be hanging out RIGHT in the area that I had anticipated taking photos of them. We proceeded and improvised last minute, keeping an eye out for that big fella. BUT then shortly after that, it started sprinkling on us! It didn’t pour, but after everything else, it didn’t take long to call the shoot. It just wasn’t meant to happen for us that day! I always strive to deliver high quality images to exceed my clients expectations. The first session’s photos were great of HER, but by the time we got to the family photos, the wheels almost fell off our bus! We’re both really glad that we were able to get together again after that, because our second session was quick, magical and perfectly fall. I am really excited to have her display THESE snazzy family photos in their home for years to come! Their gallery wrapped canvas will be gorgeous!! Aren’t they such a beautiful little family?!

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Savvy Images Fall Family Pet Photos Featured

Fall Family Photo Perfection

Families, Pets

This fun session included two beautiful young ladies, two awesome parents, AND two silly pups! What else could you need for a perfect family photo session, besides lots of gorgeous fall colors?! That is exactly why their mom wanted to capture their family together right in their back yard surrounded by colorful Alaskan fall foliage. Because it rained SO much this year, it was a bit tricky getting their session scheduled. Time passed, more rain fell, and ultimately the rain subsided. We finally had a few days of great weather to take lots of beautiful photos of this beautiful family. I just love that the girls wore beautiful dresses with their Xtra Tuf Boots. Just an extra little touch of Alaskan in their sassy photos! ;-) AS IF their session was already perfection, mid way thru the girls had a super fun inpromtu leave toss. And THEN we finished up with some cute photos of them in their tree house! I can’t say it enough… how COOL are my clients!? Their entire family was so much fun to photograph, and I cannot wait to design their session album tomorrow. I’m SO glad they’ll have that to look back on once the girls are all grown and mom & dad have the house to themselves!

If you need updated family photos, be sure to check out THIS blog post for more information on our upcoming Winter Mini Sessions on November 2nd!

Savvy Images Winter Mini Session Photos Featured

Winter Mini Sessions!!

Families, Kids

Here is the much anticipated post with all the fun information on our upcoming WINTER MINI SESSIONS, and a little sneak of two VERY gorgeous young ladies that will be coming to a Savvy Images blog post with their family soon! Their fall photo session was SO much fun, and I’m beyond excited about the gorgeous photos we had the opportunity to capture. These beauties make my job a dream! Seriously, you don’t want to miss their family session blog post OR the great information below. Now that fall is over (all too quickly, I might add), I’m extremely eager to take lots of stunning winter photos!! I probably don’t do mini sessions as often as I should, so you guys should take advantage of them while you can. Winter Mini Sessions are the perfect photo option for families who want a handful of great photos for their holiday cards OR for those who have little one’s with limited attention spans! They are quick and painless for the ENTIRE family!! ;-) To spice things up a bit, I put a fun new twist on this season’s mini sessions by offering TWO great deals!! A Basic option for those that just want exactly that > the basics, and a Deluxe option for those who want a little something more out of their winter mini session. I’m extremely proud of my gorgeous gallery wrapped canvases and fine art albums. Most of my awesome clients could tell you that. In fact, hopefully they all own them, and agree that they are the perfect way to show of the fun photos from their session! SO that’s exactly what I will be offering with the Deluxe Mini Session…your choice of 8×10 gallery wrapped canvas, or a custom designed accordion album!! Because we’ve already had several families preregister, there are only a limited number of spots open on November 2nd. {find out how you can get on that exclusive list by reading THIS blog post} Scroll down just a bit for even more information, and contact us right away to get your Winter Mini Session spot saved!

Savvy Images Winter Mini Sessions will be taking place on November 2nd

BASIC Mini Session – $150 fee includes:
15 Minute Session for up to 5 people
1 – 8×10 print and 2 – 5×7 prints from images selected*
Link to download 5 fully edited Digital Files with personal print release*
15% off a la cart prints/products

– OR –

DELUXE Mini Session – $250 fee includes:
25 Minute Session for up to 5 people
Choice of 8×10 Gallery Wrapped Canvas OR 4×8 Accordion Album* (each valued at $150)
Link to download 10 fully edited Digital Files with personal print release*
25% off a la cart prints/products

*you don’t have to decide on those until ordering*
**session fee is due in full at booking to reserve your spot**
**times will be chosen by the order that session fees are paid**
**A beautiful Alaskan-esk location will be decided on a couple days before they take place**

I’ve heard enough… SIGN ME UP!!

Savvy Images Fall Family Photos Featured

Cute Little Party Shoes

Families, Kids

This independent little lady is two going on twenty two, and she just HAD to wear her cute little party shoes to her family photo session! I’m certainly glad she did, because they were just a precious as she is! Seriously, you can see for yourself… she looks just like one of those beautiful little Precious Moments Dolls. But with parents like hers, that should be expected. They are such a cute little family, and I had so much fun taking photos of them! Even though her fancy shoes were adorable, and caused her to take a few minor spills on that rugged Alaskan trail, that wasn’t going to hold her back…lol. Missy little dare devil kept us on our toes in those cute shoes! I’m so glad that her mom and dad took the time to have cute photos with her. Two is such a fun age, and someone has to act like a crazy person to get cute little smiles out of her!

Savvy Images - Best Newborn Photos in Houston

Timing for Perfect Newborn Photos

Newborns

Back in March I posted a blog on “Tips and Timing for Perfect Maternity Photos“, and this blog about newborn photos is WELL over due! If you are expecting, and would like to have newborn photos taken, PLEASE take a moment to read this blog post. And even more so, please keep in mind that the timing of your photo session is extremely important. It breaks my heart when mothers contact me well after their little one’s birth, specifically wanting cute/bendy/posed newborn photos. I can take beautiful lifestyle photos of you and your baby regardless of the timing, but in order to take THOSE types of “posed” photos, they should be taken WITHIN two weeks of birth. This is not a hard and fast rule, as each birth and baby is very unique, but knowing this information give you the power to plan accordingly as you wish. It can certainly be done later, but it just may potentially be a little more challenging for us. I certainly have the patience to do everything I can in my power to make it happen! Many of my little Savvy Newbies sessions have taken place well after two weeks, and I’ve never been disappointed with a single one of them. Some of them were born really early, so we waited until they were good and healthy for their “modeling debut”. The other newbies parents just didn’t realize the timing of newborn photos was so crucial. Luckily their mom’s wanted photos regardless, so we proceeded accordingly, and captured some MAJOR cuteness. What normal person WOULD just happen know that random information!? They TYPE of newborn photos you wish to capture will largely determine the best timing, and THAT is the purpose of this handy blog post. ;-) I want to make sure you can make an informed decision that sets us up to capture stunning images!When brand new babies are just getting to know the world around them, it’s amazing what changes a SINGLE day can bring. Each day baby grows, becomes more alert, and learns they can stretchhhh those little arms and legs out on their own free will. Once that happens, keeping them cozy in those little “bendy” poses can be a tad bit challenging. I personally prefer to photograph newborn girls around 5 to 7 days old, and the timing of the little boys may vary by a few days later. Their timing greatly depends on if/when they are circumcised. A minor detail that we definitely want to take that into consideration! Taking their photos then really allows us to capture all their brand NEW little details. It also gives their complexion a little time to even out, and allows for Little Bit to get used to mom’s milk. A happy settled tummy does help set us up for success also!

Speaking of success, I provide you with LOTS of great information on what you can do to help make sure your session goes well. In addition to more information on timing, there will also be info on what to wear, what to bring, how to prepare, and even great tips on nursing. That seems to be helpful for all my first time mommas! Once you pay your Newborn Session retainer fee, your due date is officially penciled in on our calendar. Then when your baby finally arrives, you (OR preferably dad) can contact me to get your actual session day/time scheduled. As an official “Savvy Newbie”, you get priority on our schedule. Contact us as soon as possible, and we’ll get that worked out perfectly! We realize the world as you know it may be filled with crazy chaos at this time with all the new changes taking place, but we will do everything we can to make your session as quick and painless as possible. ;-) AND of course we’ll make sure that you have lots of gorgeous newborn photos to cherish for years to come!

Are you expecting a precious new little bundle soon?! Contact Savvy Images about getting your due date on our calendar now!

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Savvy Images Fun Children Photos Featured

A Super Fun Photo Walk…

Kids

These two cuties were due for updated photos, and I was beyond pumped when their sweet momma wanted to schedule a photo session… I mean, photo WALK for them. Because they’re such a cute and energetic age, I knew their session needed to be fun filled to keep their attention, and hopefully get lots of great photos! Therefore, we decided that instead of doing a regular old photo session, that we would just go on a “photo walk”. (wink, wink) Let me just tell you how FUN it was, and how entertaining these two tiny bits are!! We walked, ran, hopped, picked flowers, explored the trees, played games, had story time in a cool teepee made of branches (yes, the same one from my Indian inspired winter Maternity Session), and even finished up with playtime at an awesome playground!! It’s one thing to take a beautiful photo, but at this age, capturing their large and in charge little personalities is most important in my eyes. To have the opportunity to capture them playing together was just priceless, and it was a huge added bonus that the location was just gorgeous. If I were a mom, those are the moments that I would want to locked up in my memory bank until the end of time. Seeing how they look at each other just melts my heart. SO flippin’ sweet!! When they get a little older and start doing that super fun brother/sister fighting thing, mom will have to break out the album from this session to remind them how much they really do love each other. ;-)

Savvy Images One Year Cake Smash Photos Featured

A Colorful Cake Smash

Babies

According to his mom, this cute little ham woke up from his nap with his grumpy-pants on, the day we did his colorful cake smash session. We know…being a one year old is tough stuff, but someone has to do it! He really made us work for the precious photos, it was absolutely worth it. We were able to capture his long little eyelashes, baby blue eyes, two munchkin teeth, and even his cute little chubster rolls! Between the cake and lots of silliness (thanks to mom and dad), we were able to pry some precious smiles out of him. It actually worked out perfectly, because all his dramatic little personalities came out in a matter of no time. The emotional progression in his photos is the best!! Curious, mesmerized, thrilled, content, over it, then finally PISSED. All the while, capturing his cute little details and expressions! He was a baby on a mission… after sampling the cake, he went for the candle, and after he’d had enough, he knocked the whole cake over. Such a dramatic little mister. He showed us! ;-) “Mom.. Dad.. No more of this cake smash madness. Puleaseee.” After seeing his big little crocodile tears, we decided it was time to clean up! Mom came to the rescue, and all was good with the world. These photos will be the perfect addition to the decor at his graduation party several years down the road.

Savvy Images Family Vacation Photos Featured

Alaska Vacation Photos!!

Families, Travel

Are you visiting Anchorage in the near future? And would you love beautiful vacation photos while in Alaska!? That’s what happened with these lovely ladies, and how that ended up happening is a pretty cool story! This past February when I went to Vegas for WPPI (a HUGE annual photography convention), I sat next to Allison in one of the morning classes. It was bright and early after being in Vegas for a couple days, and as perky as ever, she immediately said hello and we started chatting! Allison is a wedding photographer in Dallas, and I was so excited to meet another Texan photographer. After the standard “networking” introduction, we got to talking, and quickly figured out that we had something (besides photography and being from Texas) in common… Anchorage, ALASKA. Every year, Allison and her mother go on a big vacation together. How random and fun is that!? But that’s not it… by the end of the week in Vegas, we also realized that Allison’s sister-in-law is actually one of my old girl friends from college! This is such a crazy, random, and small world that we live in! SO this summer she and her mom came to Anchorage for a few days before exploring more of Alaska by car, ATV, plane, train, boat, raft, kayak, AND cruise ship. THAT is an adventurous vacation!! As a photographer who often vacations, I absolutely understand the value of getting a really GOOD vacation photo. You could ask the random passing stranger, and hope they get you in focus and actually capture the scenery of whatever cool place your visiting. Or there is the infamous self timer photo, which may or may not be straight, composed well, or (again) in focus. And now there is even a “selfie pole” that you can use to TRY and capture everything! However possible, if you take enough, surely one of your vacation photos may come out great. But when you’re trying to enjoy a once in a lifetime vacation, do you really want to cross your fingers and HOPE for a few good photos?! If we get more than ONE really good “framer” while on vacation, I’d say that’s a success…lol. So you can imagine that I was BEYOND ecstatic when I realized that Allison was dead set on scheduling an actual photo session in Anchorage with Savvy Images as soon as she got to Alaska! We had a little lunch with a view, we took a long drive south, we explored several areas along my favorite Alaskan coastal drive (The Seward Highway), we had a little dinner, then finished up with a gorgeous portrait session at Beluga Point. Allison even got to put her toes in the ocean! It was one heck of a day to kick off their Alaskan Adventure. I’m SO glad that I had the opportunity to make sure they started their trip out with LOTS of great vacation photos! Taking photos for another photographer is pretty darn cool, because they understand all the fun things that need to be considered for a great photo session. Though the wind was a bit crazy (as it tends to be in Alaska), we captured some beautiful images of the two of them. I had to share a handful of them below. Seriously, it’s amazing to me that they get to make so many great memories together! What a duo… They’re fun, they’re gorgeous, and they were a blast to photograph. Even though they’d strongly disagree, they really do know how to work the wind AND the camera!

If you’re planning to visit Anchorage, contact Savvy Images about coordinating a once in a life time session to capture some amazing vacation photos of you and your family while you there!

Savvy Images Pregnancy Announcement Photos Featured

These cute twins have EXCITING news!

Babies, Families

I’ve had the pleasure of photographing these cute twins when they were in their momma’s belly a little over two years ago back in Austin, and again for their newborn photo session shortly after that. And I’m BEYOND grateful that I am able to occasionally travel back to Texas to continue photographing old & faithful clients, because I had the opportunity to photo their cute little family AGAIN in The Woodlands last month for their second birthdays! Their photo session followed a nice Texas downpour, and was appropriately filled with lots of chaos. We took some traditional family photos, some cute two year milestone photos, and even finished up with a super cute Micky & Minnie Mouse themed cake smash! They were not a fan of walking on the wet ground, but quickly changed their focus to the important stuff…CAKE. They were so sweet to even feed each other! They didn’t get too messy, but just in case, both sets of grandparents were there on hand to help out. What THEY didn’t know, was that they were actually there to get some REALLY exciting news from Dylan and Drake! You can tell from the photos below, that the twins are clearly not excited about the big news! >>insert temper tantrum here<< LOL, their surprised grandparents certainly were, and I have no doubt the twins warm up to the idea eventually. Mom was a tad bit frustrated that they didn’t cooperate and sharing the exciting news as she had planned (just as I would have been also), but it’s clear that everything worked out great!! Their change of plans included MAJOR cuteness!! They definitely did a great job communicated the news AND exactly how they felt about having to share mom and dad’s attention with a new little addition soon. ;-P I can’t wait to photograph them again once their growing family becomes a cute fam of FIVE. Can you imagine how funny it will be to pull out their beautiful session album to show these photos to them in twenty years!? Absolutely.Pricesless.Perfection.

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Fall in Texas • Anchorage Photographer

If you would like current photos of you and your mini me’s, contact Savvy Images now!

Introducing a Fall Bundle of Joy • Alaska Newborn Photos

Are you expecting a little bundle of joy also!? The go ahead and contact Savvy Images now about capturing your little one’s newborn photos!

Ready for the Holidays • Anchorage Photographer

Do you need new, fun and exciting holiday photos?! Contact Savvy Images to schedule a family photo session before it’s too late!

A Snazzy Fall Family Session

Fall Family Photo Perfection

If you need updated family photos, be sure to check out THIS blog post for more information on our upcoming Winter Mini Sessions on November 2nd!

Winter Mini Sessions!!

Savvy Images Winter Mini Sessions will be taking place on November 2nd

I’ve heard enough… SIGN ME UP!!

Cute Little Party Shoes

Timing for Perfect Newborn Photos

A Super Fun Photo Walk…

A Colorful Cake Smash

Alaska Vacation Photos!!

If you’re planning to visit Anchorage, contact Savvy Images about coordinating a once in a life time session to capture some amazing vacation photos of you and your family while you there!

These cute twins have EXCITING news!

Are you currently holding on to a big secret, and looking for a creative and fun way to make your big announcement?! Contact Savvy Images right away!!