Life Unposed

{The house you grew up in}

Do you have fond memories of the house you grew up in?  I do. I drove to Irving tonight to document this family in front of the house that they will soon be moving out of. The children were beautiful, running around barefoot with the St. Augustine grass beneath their tiny toes.

The baby had the most mesmerizing blue eyes.  It was hard for me to not look at her.  She was such a beauty to look at.

And a fun image from the end of the shoot of the family having fun.  Their house with all the memories in the background.  While I was there I understood the significance of everything.  The work they had done to the house.  The meaning of every tree they had planted and a special plant that their father had given them.  The care that had been taken of the place that protected and nurtured their family. It was all part of their history in that house.

To the Reitmeyer family - thank you so much for your kindness and allowing me to capture your beautiful kids.  I had a 45 minute drive back home remembering the house I grew up in.

Be Good!

{Thursday}

I am shooting two sessions today.  My first session was the Wagner Family photographed at the Arboretum.  I was a little concerned about the wind today, but it actually ended up being a great day for it.  We had talked about my "green door" picture and we found this great door at The DeGoyler House and shot it there.  I might like this one better! And I rarely post the bloopers, but I have to show this one.  I laughed out loud when I came across it. It doesn't get more real life than that.  Her mom and dad had let her hold the cell phone as reward for posing for me.  Look at where the cell phone ended up.

Come back for my second session preview!

------------- I'm back!!

The Rodriguez children came to the studio for their session together.  Here are their individual shots.

Thanks for stopping by!  Be Good!

Marie Q

{Boys}

I am the mother of one girl.  Today, I let Brook go visit at the Crafty Scrapper while I gave her boys a tour of downtown with my camera.  WHAT WAS I THINKING?  I am still cracking up over what the oldest brother, Cody, told his youngest brother, Sam, to get him to not touch the wild cat.  It has to do with worms and I'll let you all figure out the rest.  They really did not want to go out and do blue bonnet pictures and I was told that boys and flowers are "CULTISH".  I learned about some sort of New Zealand Grasshopper.  I'm glad I had a girl.  So here are the images of the boys.  The first is a composite of two images that I learned how to do yesterday at my class.  I did it for a senior earlier and they loved it - so I tried it again!  The second is my absolute favorite.  The only time I get a natural smile out of Cody is when he is hanging in the air.  That boy loves to climb!

Be Good!

Marie Q

{From last night}

All day long I watched the looming clouds just knowing it was going to pour down during my evening family session. It was generally gray with moments of sunshine. We made it though without even a sprinkle.  I made it back to the studio and as I walked outside it happened... sprinkles.  We had finished at just the right time!

Having fun on the bridge!! 

My fascination with dandelions continues.  We were afraid Samantha might try to eat them.

This is my favorite shot to take when the family consists of three and the child is still young enough to sit on a lap.  Looking at Samantha makes me laugh. All week long I have been photographing seniors who tell me..."I'm doing this for mom".  In Samantha's case - doing it for GRANDMA!   The expression says it all.

Still have a sick one around the studio. Be Good!

{IRAQ}

When you get a call saying someone is home from Iraq, you know it is only for a short time.  You miss the window and it may be months before everyone is back together again.  So I met this family today to document the Burnett family together.  They were all so happy. 

And this one is just so special. 

It's one of those cliches ... worth more than a thousand words.

7 things you might not know about me

And on to other ramblings.. I was tagged by Carolyn to list seven thing you most likely don't know about me.  Since I have done this once before - I'm really digging deep.

1.  Growing up my dad had desired that I would go by my middle name, Angelina.  I had a nickname that everyone called me.  I was 5 when I decided that should change.  That was a huge year for Donnie and Marie Osmond,  and I wanted to have famous name.  A few people in this world still know me by my nickname, but I only answer to Marie.

2.When I was in the fourth grade, I had my first operation to have a tumor removed from my foot. Like any child, I was scared to death.  My motivation for being brave - tickets to go see Olivia Newton John at Reunion Arena.  That was my first concert ever. My favorite concert ever- U2, Zoo TV at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. I love that city!

3.  As a family, we go out to eat EVERY night.  And something no one knows- my husband just asked me how to turn on the oven so that he and Madeleine could make brownies.  We have been in this house for almost 1.5 years and this is the first time he has touched the oven.

4. My favorite food is Sushi.  I miss sushi.  I dream about sushi.  When I take an appointment for Dallas or other surrounding area, I immediately look for the closest sushi place and stop before coming back home. Someone please open a Japanese Restaurant in Waxahachie.

5.  My favorite beverage of choice - Regular Coca-Cola.  No diet stuff for this girl.  Unchecked I could drink a 12 pack in a day easily. I can not stand plain water.  If I'm exercising I drink propel or Gatorade. If it's alcoholic, it's wine- pinot grigio or pinot noir.

6.  I have a name for my favorite camera lens - Harold.  It's funny to hear my husband ask if he gets to use Harold during a wedding.  I almost wrote an open letter to my favorite lens on my blog professing my love to him to really freak all of you out.  Can you image .... a Dear Harold letter on my blog

Dear Harold, I love you more and more everyday.  You are big and white and bring a clarity to my life untouched by the others... I could go on and on but you would really think that I totally lost it and need some sleep.

7.  My favorite song of the moment is Soulmate my Natasha Bedingfield.  I don't think they play it on the radio yet.  I found it surfing through i-tunes.  Kate Vogel is another artist I found on i-tunes and every time I hear her on my ipod I look down to see who is singing.  It's definitely chick music - but hey consider the source.

Be Good!

Paw-Paw

I feel very connected to this family because we share a mutual friend.  "Paw paw" came in early and I had the chance to visit with him.  Without revealing too much, I will simply say he is sick.  Sessions like these are always both challenging and special and in more precise terms, bittersweet. 

To the Hammocks, it was a privilege photographing you today.  Thanks for choosing me!

Be Good,

Marie Q Photography | www.Marieq.com

Waxahachie, Tx

{A mother and daughter}

Some days do not always go as planned.  I was scheduled to take family portraits today and dad had to go out of town unexpectedly.  But this is one of those rare opportunities where you get to photograph a mother alone with her child exclusively. They brought some of their finest dresses and pearl necklaces and came ready to have fun with the session.   They truly were striking beauties together.

Take a look at the image below ladies.  What a fantastic idea for Valentine's Day.  Mendy wore a simple black dress, paired it with a simple pearl necklace.  Look at how stunning she looks and how simply this can be done.  Any husband, boyfriend would love to have this and would be so surprised.

Just an idea!!

Be Good!

{I've been a bad, BAD blogger}

I took a two day break from blogging because I have been so busy getting everyone's orders placed and packaged.  I have three days worth of previews to put up, we can't leave anyone behind!!

Friday started with a mini session.  Tate and Alli stopped by dressed in their season's finest.

Later on Friday, the Howie family came in for their portraits.  We did some in studio and some at the park.  The park was GORGEOUS this weekend!! 

Then on Saturday I photographed the Watson Family.  Little Emma was a very well trained "poser".  I tried to get her running down the trail in front of me and she sensed me and my camera and turned around a struck a pose.

And finally today,I photographed the Nicholsons.  I am still in shock over this one.  Six eyeballs looking in my direction!! I love it :)

And Landon, has the greatest expression in this one. 

And this catches me up on the posting.  I don't have anything on the books tomorrow except to shoot my own personal Christmas Card Photos... I had to finish everyone else's before I could start mine!!

Be Good!!

Marie Q Photography | Waxahachie, Tx

www.marieq.com

{WILD HOGS} you had to be there....

  I love Presley's expression in the family shot. The second is a new set of prints I am offering called DEFINED.  It is very simple and contemporary.  Click on the picture to see it bigger.

Be Good!

Marie Q Photography | Waxahachie, Tx

www.marieq.com

{La Famille}

 

Sometimes my job can be bittersweet.  I just met this family in the past month and I recently found out they will be moving to Paris. A part of me wanted to do an over the top Texas themed session.... but instead they got just a taste of Waxahachie in their portraits. 

I just love Aiden's expression in the shot with his dad. 

Marie Q Photography | Waxahachie, TX

www.marieq.com