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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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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