Keri Payne Photography

Chris + Liz = MARRIED!!!!

I think the thing that is most surprising about being a photographer, and especially a wedding photographer, is how close you tend to become to your clients.  I think it's one of my most favorite parts of my job.  And it's a part that I'm not sure happens very often with other professions.  You truly make some wonderful friends, and Chris and Liz are no exception.

The kissing went on a little too long according to some of the wedding party.....

I live, literally, 100 yards away from this little church.  It was so much fun to finally get to go inside AND shoot a wedding there. 

 

Congratulations Liz and Chris!  I know your life together will be wonderful!!!    

Clark (and family)......

A week or so ago (is it bad that I can't remember??) I hung out with this super-fun family to take pictures of Clark, who just so happens to be in the running for Mr. FSMS.  How cool is that?! His mom had the great idea, for his presentation, to show a video with pictures of Clark and some of the things he's interested in.  That's where I came in - I got to go over and take all the pictures!!!  So much fun!!!  And the kids (8th graders) all seemed so grown up!!  I'm fairly certain I was NOTHING like that when I was their age.  I think I say that every time I take pictures of jr high/high school kids - but it's so true!

I love the last one!  So much fun!!!!     

The Payne Kids

Yep, these are related to me.  They belong to my brother and his wife-----and let me just say, no matter HOW UNCOOPERATIVE you guys might think your kids are being during a session, photographing kids I'm related to is far harder.  So don't ever worry about it!!!  See, your kids are a little scared of me.  They don't know me, and don't have a clue as to what I'm doing there.  The nephews and niece?  They know.....and they got tired of me a LONG time ago!!  HAHA!!! 

But these guys were just wanting to have fun in the bluebonnets, and we got some great shots!!!  Can you believe how TALL the flowers are?!  Crazy!!!

When I was editing these I just kept thinking that it would probably be the last time I took pictures of just the three of them.  In a few months they will have twin sisters!!!  It will be crazy to go from 2 boys and a girl, to 2 boys and THREE girls!!!  Have fun little brother!!!  ;)

The taller one is mine.....he came along to hang out with his cousins, and decided to get in on a few pics.  These two are only about 8 months apart------and they are CRAZY together.  CRAZY.  After this shoot I hid the shirt my son is wearing.  I think he's had it about 3 years now (can you tell?!) and I'm sick of looking at it!!!  BOYS!!!!  haha!

Newborn - Claire (the rest of the pics.....)

I LOVE this family!!!  You may remember waaaaaaaay back to a month ago (geez, it seems like way longer - where does time go?) that I had a maternity session with the cutest couple ever.  Well, a few weeks ago their baby girl was FINALLY born!!  Newborn sessions are so much fun:  new babies are so bendy and sleepy and cute!  I also completely forgot how TINY babies are!! 

tiny fingers!!!  precious!!!

LOVE newborn sessions!!!  I come to you, set up in your house with my little makeshift studio, and we have fun.  They're best scheduled within two weeks of your child's birth though so keep that in mind if this type of session is something you'd like to do. 

Oh and HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY REBEKAH!!!!!  :)
 

Sneak Peek - Claire

Because I completely rearranged her parent's house, and heated the place up to about 105 degrees (and also because I JUST CAN'T STAND IT), here's a quick peek at little Claire's debut at a supermodel.  Watch out ANTM (America's Next Top Model for you non-reality show junkies) - I've got your 2030 winner!!!!

Midlothian - Seniors 2010 - Katie

I had so much fun with this senior session!!!  Katie's entire family was there, including both grandmas, and they were all so nice.  We did this session in their backyard, which her dad claimed was "nothing special".  Um, WHATEVER!!!!  Their backyard was AMAZING!!!!!  Katie, I'm sorry but your dad is a little crazy.  You can tell him I said that.   lol

Katie's going to Tarleton in the fall - which is where I went for most of my college career.  LOVED Tarleton!!!  BEST. SCHOOL. EVER.  Good luck Katie - but you won't need it!!  :)    

The Mitchell Family

This was my very first time taking bluebonnet pictures (I was in Alabama for the last 5 years - and I don't ever remember seeing one there).  This year, though, the bluebonnets seem out in full force, and a friend of mine was nice enough to loan his property to me for these pictures.  The location was amazing and this is the nicest family EVER - so there was no way it COULDN'T be a good shoot!!!

As you can tell from the last image - a HUGE storm rolled through right as we were finishing up.  AMAZING sky though!!!!  And of course it rained on all the bluebonnets so they're sure to stick around for a few more weeks. 

I have a couple more bluebonnet sessions coming up and I can't wait!!!!! 
 

Midlothian Seniors 2011 - Ashley

This Senior session was combined with a family session - which I think is a GREAT idea!!!  And she brought tons of clothes too, which is always a good idea.  I love doing Senior sessions - but they always make me remember MY senior year - and I know I was a HUGE dork compared to these girls!!!  lol

(yes, the water was COOOOOOLD!!!)  lol

Have fun at Prom Ashley!!!!!   

The Lander Family

This was a new location for me, which is ALWAYS fun, although I certainly don't mind my old tried-and-true favorites either.  They also brought their dogs, which were the most well-behaved dogs EVER.  Seriously.  I almost considered offering my photography free in exchange for dog-training.  But my dog is pretty much a lost cause I think.  lol

Anyway, we had a great time and shot not only family pictures, but also senior pictures (which I'll be posting next in their own blog post).  I seriously could not decide which ones to show on here!!!!  AACK!!  Too many favorites!!!

I've been having so much fun with my sessions this Spring!!  Well, I'll admit that I almost ALWAYS have fun with my sessions - but the weather has been so nice!  And so far there aren't many mosquitoes!  And no rain-outs!!  It's been a WONDERFUL year and thanks to all you guys you have come and hung out with me!!!

(sorry for all the !!!!! I'm addicted.  It's a sickness.  Do they make rehab programs for overuse of the exclamation mark?)  :)
 

Midlothian Seniors - Kate, pt. 2

This was Kate's second session (my reps are lucky - they each have two this year!!!), and this time we decided to head to the Midlothian High School weight room for some pics.  Kate plays volleyball AND is a powerlifter.  I think she does about 100 other sports too - so don't be mad at me for leaving them out Kate!!!

Anyway, we had fun doing these and managed to not get heckled by the boys in the gym TOO much......

Thanks for letting me take your Senior pics Kate - and thanks for also indulging me in some of my weirder posing ideas.  You're awesome!!!!  And good luck next year at KU!!!