Change is in the air for Cattura Photography!!

Tis the season…

Tis the season to be jolly… (fa lalalala la la la!)

Tis the season to count your blessings…

Tis the season to open your heart…

Tis the season for change…

Change is a funny thing!  It can encompass a vast array of emotions…terrifying, exciting, needful, regretful, active, passive, exhausting, exhilarating, and on and on.  Well, change is in the air for Cattura Photography… 

These last few years have been a photographical whirlwind for me…yes I believe I just made up my own word, “photographical”.  It’s been years of practicing and testing, learning and honing, failing and achieving.  I could have never dreamt to be as blessed as I am today with Cattura Photography, and I see an even brighter future ahead.  With that comes change though…

It’s time for Cattura Photography to take a stand and establish itself even more, hoping to grow my little nugget of the vast photography world!  Amongst some of the internal changes, packages will be changing and pricing will be increasing a bit as we enter into 2012.  But don’t fret!!  There is still time to take advantage the current package/pricing structure!!  

Book your session no later than November 30, 2011, and see no changes…and THAT’S NOT ALL!!  To thank you for all of the support over the last few years, I’m also throwing in 1 FREE 11x14 print of your choice, on top of all of the current goodness…yea!  You just have to play by two basic rules:

•         Book your session no later than November 30, 2011
•         Complete your session no later than December 31, 2011
•         Have fun and rock it out!

Well, that’s technically 3 rules (or maybe 4) but whatever, the dates are the most important!!  

So all in all, change is in the air for Cattura Photography, but great things are on the way!!  I mean after all, “Without change, there’d be no butterflies”, right?!! 

Be sure to take advantage of the current goodness and get your session scheduled by November 30, 2011!!

Jessica@catturamemories.com 

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A Night of Fashion with Brenna & Erin {DFW Photography}

Catch-up!  Catch-up!  Catch-up!
I am so so so so so behind on blogging, posting, sharing, everything!  And now it's time to catch-up!  Let's start with snippets from a fun little fashion shoot that I was lucky enough to participate in with one of my photography friends.  This style definitely has my heart, and hoping that I'll be able to endulge more and more. 
Let's start by checking out the beautiful Erin...Rawr!!

And check out Brenna...her hair, eyes, body language...she's just simply stunning!  And did she ever make my job easy...a pure natural!  Wow!

Thank you so much to Brittany for connecting me with some brilliant photographers, light geniuses, beautiful models, and TO-DIE-FOR fashions!  I had an absolute blast and can not tell you how much this evening of informal photography meant to me! 
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Colors... {DFW photographer}

Hello Cattura land!!!  I'm back!  I'm revived, refreshed, and ready to get back to everything that I love most!!

While I was out of pocket, Jonathan and I had the luxury of taking a break from this brutal Texas summer and escape to the pure beauty of the Colorado mountains.  Not only were the temperatures far more pleasent (that's just a given!), but I must say absolutely STUNNING landscapes!  And the colors, everything was extra vibrant.  From the crystal blue lakes, fresh green tundra, stunning wildflowers, to even the simply worn walls painted around the quaint townsquares...everything was so rich and beautiful! 

(Photo courtesy of my trusty iPhone camera from our campsite just outside of Breckenridge, CO.  Even the iPhone camera helps show the vibrancy...I mean check out that sky!!)

Now compare that to our current Texas landscapes, where everything seems to be a bit muted...colors faded by the constant brutal sunlight.  I can barely even keep my flowers alive!  Oh well, beige or not, I absolutely love the great state of Texas!  Guess I'll just plan to spend my summers in Colorado in the future...but Texas, you will always have my heart!!  :)

Lexi is Graduating! {DFW HS Senior Photographer}

* Lexi *

Marcus High School Class of 2011!!

The senior year is such an exciting time, with your whole life, unwritten in front of you...but it can go by in a blink of an eye!  I always try to keep that in mind when styling the photo session to capture the precious moments of their high school years,  I had such a blast Miss Lexi, helping to bring out her inner diva!  With prom just around the corner, we just had to show off her AH-mazing prom gown.  Doesn't she look stunning?!!  Rhar!

Then came out the Homecoming dress...I simply love this girl's style!  I would love to sport either of these gowns to the grocery store even, though not nearly as good as she can.

And check out part of Lexi's entourage...her 8 week old Golden Doodle puppy, Bono. 

I love him!  I love him!  I love him!  I can't tell you how much I wanted to take him home with me.  I think Jonathan would even welcome a sixth pup to our little family!  Ahhh, he is just so stinking cute!  Sorry Lexi, Bono did steal your thunder for just a minute.  :)

This is another one of my favorites! 

I think it just screams little miss debutante, walking her pup through Central Park, being chased by the paparazzi, and all they could catch was this quick snippet.  I just love it!!

Lexi, thank you for such an awesome time!  You were absolutely amazing to photograph and I wish you all the success at Texas A&M...I know you will take over the world in no time!!  'Gig Em! (though secretly I want to tell you Boomer Sooner!)

To learn more of how Cattura Photography can capture your senior photos, drop me a line at Jessica@catturamemories.com!

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Sabrina B is 6 months old! {Lewisville Baby Photographer}

Sabrina "the Fighter" is now 6 months old!! 

Miss Sabrina has gotten so big in just a few short months.  You may remember Sabrina's last portrait session within the NICU, where I had the honor of capturing this new family of 3's first family portrait session.  Well, I'm proud to say this tough little cookie is doing wonderfully, and growing into those beautiful baby blues!!  It was so fun to watch Sabrina's personality shine in the midst of her very own bedroom.  

 This little sweetheart is wrapped in so much love...mom, dad, and even Mr. Hooch, the family's Mastiff.  A dog lover myself, I couldn't help but engage Hooch in the portrait session,  Such a sweet face! And, I absolutely loved the fact that he was always within close proximity throughout Sabrina's whole session.  Hooch is definitely going to give all those boys a run for their money in the future!

I love watching this sweet angel grow into a beautiful baby!  I can't wait to see her in another few months. 

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Jessica@catturamemories.com

Amber is 15! {Dallas Quinceanera Photographer}

Quinceanera:  Traditionally, a hispanic celebration of a girl's 15th birthday, marking her passage from childhood to adulthood.

 

Miss Amber is now 15, and what better way than to kick it all off with a rockin quinceanera?!  I meet lots of teens who strive to fit in with the crowd, including myself way back when!!  But, I just loved how she incorporated her invidualism into the whole event, starting with her dress.  I traditionally see big ballgown dresses, in a rainbow of colors, some with bling and all with tons of tuille.  Amber walked that traditional line, utilizing her favorite color purple, with the big hoop skirt, but I just loved the pop of zebra print she mixed in for flare.  I'm always a fan of the twist on the traditional, and this got 2 gold stars in my book!

Amber was a breeze to photograph!  Those freckles, those eyes, that smile, and that ATTITUDE!  Now don't misunderstand that word as negative.  I always appreciate when my subjects have attitude and aren't afraid to let it shine.  I think it allows them to demand the attention, work the camera, and not allow the camera to simply work them.  Muy importante!  Amber had it all!





Happy birthday Amber!! 

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Jessica@CatturaMemories.com

The New Vintage {DFW Photographer}

New:  {noo, nyoo}  1.) Of a kind now existing or appearing for the first time.  2.) Having but lately come to a place, position, status, etc.

Vintage: {vin·tage} 1.) Representing the high quality of a past time. 2.) Old-fashioned or obsolete

Yes, a contradiction, but my new birthday gift is definitely the epidemy of vintage.  While shopping one afternoon, my very sneaky sister, managed to distract me just long enough to purchase this AMAZING Falcon fold out camera, Model No.4. 

You'd think it would be breeze to date this beauty, however I've had a rather difficult time on this specific model.  (Though, it was more of a Cliffs Notes version of a search)  I have learned that the Falcon-Abbey Electricamera was the first camera with a flashbulb holder.  Isn't she simply stunning?...dust, grime, and all! 

Thank you sissy!!  This is one of the neatest gifts I've ever received!
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Ashley :: Dallas Portrait Photographer

Burr pricklies, gravel swamps, Dallas police, and random homeless visitors...I must say this portrait session was quite the exciting experience!

Meet Ashley...beautiful, giggley, bubbly, and an amazing set of baby blues!

Ashley is a dear friend, who sadly hasn't had her photos taken since she was a senior in high school.  Blasphemy, I tell you!!  Everyone should treat themselves to an few hours of modeling, a chance to rock their inner beauty, and engross themselves in a little fun! 

We had such a blast at this session...interesting, but a total blast!  Location#1 didn't work out so well...WAYYYY too much light...so off we go to Location#2. 

I love Location#2, but this is where the interestingness began.  Meet my first love-hate relationship of the day...the sinking sand a'la gravel mound...yes I came up with that very techinical name all by myself!

This gravel mound provided the perfect compliment of texture and simplicity to the rocking graffiti background.  I love it...that is, until it started swallowing up my shoes with every step I took.  Miss Ashley was a total trooper though, balancing, sinking, and sliding all over the place.  It was quite comical!

Now, we won't talk much about my second love-hate relationship of the day.  Well not really love-hate, really just a hate relationship!  Hidden burr pricklies...need I say more?!  Ouch!!!!

So, capturing the sweet and fun loving soul of Ashley was easy...it was bringing out her inner diva that took some prying...

I'd say she rocked it...Roar!

 

Off to Location#3, 4, 5, 6, all awesome backdrops for Miss Ashley!  She is just a dream!   Ashley, you're an awesome friend and I thank you for just being you!



To learn more of how Cattura Photography can help you rock your inner beauty, drop me a line at Jessica@CatturaMemories.com. 

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Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy W :: Frisco Wedding Photographer

I simply love detailed ring shots! 

Throughout the engagement, bride-to-be's have the pleasure of showing off their bling to the world.  I love the excitment that comes across their face when asked about their upcoming nuptials, but the conversation always seems to start with the same thing, "Ohhh let me see the ring!".  Rarely do you meet a bride who isn't thrilled to flash it around, and in my opinion, go for it!! 

And then bam, you're married, and there are so many other aspects that draw the attention away from the ring.  Well, not from my lens!  I absolutely love capturing detailed ring shots, always trying to incorporate your sense of invidualism into the shots. 

So, take the rings of the new Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy W, stunning!  Jeremy and Annagrey, a talented muscian who's even appeared on the Oprah show, encorporated touches of music all around their sweet, intimate wedding.  I just couldn't help myself...I love it! 

It's just a sneak peek...Congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy W!

Miss Madelyn is 6 Weeks! {Tarrant County Baby Photographer}

Meet Miss Madelyn (or Maddy as she's known to her posse). She is by far, one of the most adorable little ones, I've had the honor of photographing lately...yes??!!!!!...
Miss Maddy recently celebrated her big 6 week birthday, however she wasn't quite in the mood to party in front of the camera. Partying mood or not, she still provided me a few gem moments to capture this beautiful time...

Now, I don't have children of my own yet, so I'm not exactly sure what ages babies begin to learn and explore their surroundings, but I think it's rather obvious that Miss Maddy is certainly exploring the use of her tongue...so cute!!


This is one love little girl...and how could you not simply adore this precious little angel!...

Babies...I just love them...and not just playing or photographing them!! I have to admit, ones like Miss Maddy turn my tinge of baby fever into a full blown outbreak! Just don't tell J yet...he will want to start trying tonight. Hahaha!

To learn more of how I can capture your beauiful kiddo's precious moments, at any age, drop me a line at Jessica@catturamemories.com.

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