Cade's Newborn Photos

Last Friday I went over to LaShawn and Mark's house. Yes, I am aware that this post is late, but that is beside the point.

I tapped on the door, and in new mom form, LaShawn waved me in, Cade in tow. He was sleeping peacefully in her arms. He is such a wonderful baby. I stayed for a long time after the shoot and held him. I think he likes me, if I do say so myself.

I can't wait for our 3 month shoot!

Here are some of my very favorites. To view all of my favorites, Click Here. More will be posted after this sneak peak.

Fun with Photos

We are half way through the second week of classes at Texas Tech. Hopefully my 3310 class understands how to use the most important buttons on their cameras. Tuesday we stepped out of the class and practiced a bit. While they shot stuff, I shot them. I decided to play with the pictures in Photoshop for 30 seconds each to see what I could do.

Here are a few of my students...

First Impressions

I photographed the Church family earlier in the week. I pulled up to one of my favorite places and my jaw dropped. I suddenly remembered that I had not put my cards in my camera! This had never happened before! What were they going to think? What was I going to say?

Well, I said I forgot my cards and I will be right back and the first thing that they thought was "drive safe, don't rush."

This might be one of the nicest families I have ever photographed. Wina Church called me because I photographed her daughter before. If you will remember back in May I taught a photography course and Jessica brought her roommate to be one of the models. Here she is again!

There is big news going on in the church household, from trips to ASU to their everyday fun life. I can't wait for you to come over for your viewing, as for now, here is a sneak peak!

Cade William Swadener

LaShawn and Mark welcomed their first creation into the world at noon time on Monday. I have never seen a woman more beautiful than LaShawn looked that day-both before and after! And Mark; I was beginning to wonder if that smile was painted on! He is such a proud Papa and loving husband.

For those of you who did not get to welcome him into the world, here are a few pictures. I will post all of the pictures on my website tonight.

As for now, I have to go up to Tech to discuss the classes that I am teaching starting on Monday-I can't wait!

Welcome home, Cade. I can't wait to see you again!

Well, It's Official!

I opened the mail box a few days ago and noticed a 5x7 envelope. I put it on the counter with the other mail and when I finally opened it, guess what it was?! That's right, we are legal!

In Jail for MDA

I was served with a warrant a few weeks ago and today I turned myself in. I went to jail this afternoon for MDA. The entire time I was there I was making phone calls for my bail. Thank you to all of you who helped!

So, if you tried to contact me today, this is why I was unavailable. I will be going through voicemails and e-mails late tonight. I am going to shoot Katie Sander's bridals, which have already been cancelled once. This time we have decided to shoot them inside, which is great because it is raining again!

Yea for the rain! I know Nick will come home very happy if the rain made it out to his farms. Everyone pray!

Here are a few more pictures of my jail time.

LaShawn and Cade

I know what you are going to say...Cade is a little hidden in these pictures! But I promise you will be able to see him soon. He should be here on August 21, although there are a few pools that say he will be here earlier. I cannot wait to photograph Cade in the nursery that LaShawn and Mark put together for him. It is absolutely adorable!

The first and last images are my favorite. To see all of the images, ask LaShawn for the password!

Introducing Mrs. Kitty!

Cassie, Me and Amy relaxing Thursday afternoon


I have seen it all. Every type of wedding in every setting, and I would always dream about mine. Well, it finally happened. July 15 I made a promise to Nicholas Kitten, until death do us part. The entire day was wonderful! We left the next day for Playa Del Carmen, Mexico and came back to Lubbock late Saturday.

Thank you all for understanding why your phone calls were not answered! Savant is back up and running and ready to shoot. I haven't even looked at the pictures on my camera from the honeymoon, but I will post them soon. Amy, one of my best friends from High School flew in from Houston and was ready to help so I gave her a crash course in program mode on my camera and she carried it everywhere! The beauty shop on Thursday, dinner, the night out when everyone got here and all day Friday! I can't wait to see what she captured! Here are a few pictures that my friends have e-mailed me. When I look at all of mine, I promise to let you see a few.

My Bridesmaids, Jennifer, Anna and Angie at Abuleo's Thursday night

after the entire wedding party got into town.

Me, Jennifer and Anna

Cassie and Anna at Melt Thursday night. I do believe they have the best food in Lubbock. Thanks, Stone!

My great Maid of Honor driving me and the gang to Rehersal Dinner

after rehersal at the church.

The engraving on the glasses looked great!

I will post more later!

Susan and Casey Green

What a blessing it is to know this couple! I think that everyone should hear the story of how they met. I have to be honest, it was really hard to do my job today. Between the boys having fun and me crying at the beauty of the day and the love between the couple, it was all I could do to not get lost in the moment. Here are some of my favorites! To view all of their photographs, click here.




Casey and Susan, I will see you next Saturday at your homecoming party, or as some have called it, my wedding!