Betsy Marie

I have been photographing little Lucy since she was in her Mommy’s tummy… and we did a similar maternity session outside with wild flowers (it is still one of my favorites).  We had a beautiful spring-like day to take these photos.  The bluebonnets are slowly fading away, but we managed to squeeze this session in just in time.  Can’t wait to meet baby #2… and watch her grow like I have with Lucy.  Such a beautiful family…

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Once again, I will have to say… I don’t do weddings.  BUT… when my only sister gets married, I am FOR SURE going to get some pictures. Especially in a setting like this, with a bride as beautiful as she is… and the groom isn’t so shabby himself!

She hired a photographer (can’t wait to see those pictures!)… so I was off-duty the day of the wedding (being the maid of honor and all).  We had planned on taking 30 minutes worth of  ”Betsy-esque” pictures after the ceremony and before the reception… however, the sky was overcast and it was quite windy– and I could see that the newlyweds wanted to join their family and friends for the celebration– so we made a deal.  We would wake up at sunrise and get RE-dressed and RE-made-up… and I would take 30 minutes worth of pictures then (while their guests recover from the good times had-by-all the night before).  The deal was made… and my camera went back to bed until 6:30 am when the bride woke me up to start the fun.  And FUN was what we had…. I can’t even tell you how happy this wedding made me (and my parents and everyone who knows them).  They are both the most compassionate, lovely, caring people… and together they are even better.  The wedding weekend was magical… and I hope you feel the same about these pictures.  XOXO to the new Linde family.  Love you both.

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The first song that came to my mind when I was editing these pictures was “You are my Sunshine…”  The sun getting lower was so beautiful on Sunday afternoon when I took these photos.  Three gorgeous children running around in the bluebonnets.  D… I hope these bring a smile to your face.  XO

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Yes… they are back.  They came in early this year and in full force.  Please tell me they will last until April 20th when my sweet nieces arrive and want to be photographed in them?  Or at least until the 15th when I have my mini sessions scheduled!?   I dragged my kids out there for a test run… and this is what we got.  Ryan recently was stung by a bee– so he was a bit nervous being there… however, it came across as sweet in the photos instead of terrified.  :)  Ella was more interested in playing with the other three children who joined us (will post them later this week), so I only got one shot I loved of her alone.  But that’s ok… I’ll take what I can get at this point!

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So… I’ve been a tad M.I.A. once again. Honestly, I have only been home for 7 days total since February 26th. I had a few sessions in Florida and a few back at home that I have not yet blogged… and then some beautiful pictures of my friends in New York (which I will probably blog on Tuesday with an update on them…) So, I’ll start with some photos I took yesterday at the gorgeous Arboretum and a cute little family. The Arboretum is gorgeous right now– so head out soon before the Dallas Blooms is over!

Will try to blog a few posts today and tomorrow to catch up before I leave town AGAIN …. but this time for my sister’s wedding in Arizona. Seriously CAN.NOT.WAIT for that! I just MIGHT take a few pictures while we are there… however, since I am the maid matron of honor, I had her hire someone to do most everything.  I get 20 minutes alone with them after the ceremony– so I’m coming up with a quick list of things I want to do.  Also working on my speech between photo sessions, unpacking and repacking… so I hope it is good.

Thanks for hanging in there with me when I have not been around… and for all the encouraging emails, texts, etc during this crazy (and often sad) times!  When I get back from the wedding, I have no plans to go anywhere until July.  Although, I’m sure something will come up.  I am looking forward to some great sessions– including photographing the BIRTH of one of my best friends’ baby twins.  So, so excited for that!

XOXO

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