Senior Session: Nicolette

I don't do that many senior sessions, so when I get the chance I always have a great time!  And this session was no exception.  I've known Nicolette since she was a little girl jr. rodeoing with my sister-in-law.  She has grown up into such a beautiful and smart young woman.

We started the day off at her Grandma and Grandpa's place and then moved on to downtown Tulsa.

She has such a beautiful natural smile, of course it always helps when you have something to smile or laugh at.  The day or our shoot, it happened to be the same time that she had the "Take Home Baby" from her life class.  So everywhere we went we had to carry a doll around with us.  LOL.  Thank goodness she hired her best friend to babysit during the session.  I'm sure we were an interesting group walking around downtown Tulsa!

Gorgeous!

She looks so grown up in this photo!

Complete adorableness!

Until next time,

MW

Engagement Session: Lisa and Terry

I love everything that has to do with love.  I love those mushy old romance novels.  I love the feeling of love.  I love how a mother lovingly looks at her child.  I love how a child hugs their pet dog.  I love taking photos of two people that are in love.  Have you stuck your finger down your throat yet and said gross?  Well too bad, I can't help it.  It's who I am.

Now let's get back to the couple at hand, that happens to be in.......you guessed it......LOVE!

I had such a great time taking Lisa and Terry's engagement session.  Let me rephrase that.......I really enjoyed taking their photos and capturing the love that they share with each other.  I did not enjoy the hike down and up the big hill at the Will Rogers Museum.  You know the hill I'm talking about.  It's the one that is that provides the best sledding after a great snow storm.  Well try walking up and down it......pregnant!  Well, I did it.....even if Terry had to get behind me and push me back up it.  I'm kidding!  He didn't have to push me up.......we just had to take a break (or two) on the walk up.

Aren't they just adorable together?!?!

Love it!

I can't wait for their wedding in December!  Love, Love, Love these two!

Until next time,

MW

Family Session: The York Family

Our good friends, Stephen and Nancy, got married in Las Vegas a few months ago.  Kyle and I were unable to go due to the upcoming arrival of our perfect little boy, Hayes.........and I do mean perfect!  Many other friends and family joined them in their festivities, however one very important member of the family was unable to attend.

Cowboy!!!!!!

So, when Nancy set an appointment to take new family photos, she asked if we could take a few bridal photos with her and cowboy.  Absolutely!

Cowboy was a great model....most of the time.........well......when we could get his attention.......well.......when he wasn't looking at the great big pasture he could run in..........well......when he wasn't jumping and playing..........well......when he wasn't rolling in the layers of Nancy's dress.......well......good grief!  He's a dog that want's to run and play not take photos!  Of course he did act better then some children and husbands that I've taken photos of!  LOL.

See my point?!?!

Such a beautiful family!

I love capturing raw/natural moments!

Having my studio on our ranch has it's advantages......especially if you're a Texas Longhorns fan.

A few years ago, Nancy and Stephen brought Cheyenne to a rodeo to watch my Cowboy rope.  That night Cheyenne met Rio.  Chey has been in love with this horse ever since and wanted to make sure I got to take a few snapshots of her and Rio.

It made her day when my Cowboy let her take a quick ride!

All smiles from ear to ear with dimples.  That's like adding a cherry on top!

Until next time,

MW

Turnpike Troubadours: Just a "Hillbilly Jig Band"

As I said a while ago, I had a huge surprise that I couldn't share until May.  Well, it's May, and while most of you probably already know, my surprise is...........I got to do a photo shoot with the amazing "Hillbilly Jig Band"......the Turnpike Troubadours!  

You might ask why I had to wait till May.....well duh......their new cd "Goodbye Normal Street" releases May 8th!  

Having the opportunity to do the photo shoot with the boys has been such an awesome experience, not only is one of my photos being used on their new cd but also my photos have been used for their marketing materials!

One of my photos was first used on MTV's Hive Website.

Then today I found out that the same photos was used in today's edition of the Wall Street Journal!

The band consists of  a group of old friends of Kyle and mine. (Above L to R - Evan Felker, Ryan Engleman, Gabriel Pearson, Kyle Nix, and RC Edwards)

I highly recommend everyone, if  you haven't already,  get your hands on one of their cds.  Their music is some of the best music that your ears have ever heard and is just as good live if not better!  Believe me when I say that you haven't experienced a concert until you've gone to see the Turnpike Troubadours....LIVE!  The floor will be bouncing from all the boot stomping!

Have I said that I love my job?  I feel so blessed for all the opportunities that have come my way this past year and can't wait to see what else is to come in the future!

Happy Friday!

MW

6 Month Session: Connor

The other day I had the privilege to take Mr. Connor's 6 month photos.  This little guy came ready for the camera with Mom, Grandma, and his favorite Uncle in tow.  

Here's a preview of Connor's many faces........

"Yes, ladies you may call me Mr. Cool."

"Grandpa.....See all I need now is a rope!"

"How do I get out of this thing?"

"I love my Momma!"

Isn't he just too adorable?

Until Next Time,

MW

The best things in life......

Since quitting my 'real' job back in July and going full time with my photography dream, I have learned to enjoy the small (best) things in life.

1. Sleeping in the same bed every night. (However, I would like a new mattress.)
2. Seeing my cowboy each and every day. (Guess what.....we still get along and enjoy our time together!)
3. Being excited again about going 'out' to eat. (Last night we went out to the new place in Nowata)
4. Naps (Zzzzzzzzzz)
5. Crafts (Knitting and Quilting)
6. Spending time with my parents when they come to visit.  (I miss my mom and dad like a little girl)
7. Going on business trips with my cowboy.  (It's like little mini vacations!)
8. Setting my own schedule. ( I can always do that tomorrow!)
9. Cooking (My cooking has considerably gotten better.)
10. Snuggle time with my favorite little dog Gus. (He's momma's little boy.)

Gus loves to sit in the recliner with me while I work on my computer.

I love this adorable face!

MW

Mindy and Tim: A Tulsa Engagement for an Iowa Couple

The other day I had the opportunity to take photos Mindy and Tim.  Mindy is the little sister of one of my very good friends.

These two love birds met in Iowa and when Mindy landed a job in Tulsa, Tim followed his true love.

Aren't they adorable together?!?!

We met in down town Tulsa, which offers and abundance of great places for photos.

Mindy and Tim are HUGE Iowa Hawkeye Fans.  In fact, so huge that they are getting married in the Iowa Hawkeye's Football Stadium Press Box during the middle of football season!  Amazing!

I want to wish Mindy and Tim the very best in their upcoming wedding!

Thanks again for the opportunity!

MW