Keri Payne Photography

The Tullis Family - Getzendaner Park - Waxahachie, Texas

Parents of little ones always worry, during a session, when it seems like we spend more time chasing kids than actually taking pictures.  But honestly, it always works out.  My only advice is just to go with it and try to have fun, and I PROMISE the pictures will turn out MUCH BETTER than you anticipated. 

Case in point:  The Tullis Family.  This little guy just wanted to run around the park.  Do you really blame him?!  lol   We still got some wonderful images though. 

 
 
 
 
Thank you Tullis family!!! It was great spending the afternoon with you!!!!

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!!!  Hope you are having a wonderful (long) holiday weekend!!!

The Kurten Family - Waxahachie, Texas

LOVE the Kurten family!!!  This is the third year I have taken their holiday pictures and if that boy of their's gets any cuter I'm not sure I'll be able to stand it!!  He's got the best smile.  BEST. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
See what I mean?!  The girls are going to go CRAZY for this boy.......lol

The Awalt Family - Waxahachie, Texas

Wow!!  I have SO MANY sessions to blog.  You guys are going to be hearing a LOT from me in the next few days. 

This is the Awalt family.  Cutest little girls EVER!!!!  I had so much fun hanging out with them and wandering around Waxahachie finding great places to shoot. 

 
 
 
 
 
 

***STUDIO NEWS***

Remember, the holiday ordering deadline is December 3.  And the holiday card designs are only used for one cient per/year.  So if you still haven't ordered cards, you might want to get your order in ASAP to get the design you'd like.   Please let me know if you have any questions:

972-765-0342

[email protected]

Ashley + Best Friends --- Downtown Waxahachie, Texas

I had so much fun with these girls.  I'm also really glad that women my age aren't expected to wear skinny jeans.  lol  I really love photographing teenagers.  They're so much fun and creative and I love how they have their little packs of friends they do everything with.  I miss that as a "grownup". 

Anyway, this group of girls came to hang out with me because they wanted some photos of themselves together for the school yearbook.  I did the same thing for Ashley's big sister and HER friend last year, so it was fun to continue the tradition.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
They're all so pretty!!!!!!  Loved hanging out with you girls!  Hope you have a great 8th grade year.  :)

Renae + Ryan = Married!!! Rose Chapel - Ft. Worth, Texas

Beautiful couple, beautiful location, wonderful decorations, and tons of friends and family there to help celebrate.  That's what makes the perfect wedding, and Renae and Chad's definitely fit the bill.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Congratulations Renae and Ryan!  And thank you for allowing me to be a part of your special day!!

Location:  Rose Chapel, Ft. Worth, Texas

The Urbina Family - Fulshear, Texas

I have known this girl since we were 5 and in preschool together.  We became best friends in junior high, and were pretty close to inseparable all through high school.  I'm not sure I have more than a handful of teenage memories that don't include her in them.  And it cracks me up everytime I get a chance to hang out with her because no matter whether it's been 5 years or 5 weeks, it's JUST like we're still in high school together. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LOVE them!!!!

And no, they aren't football freaks OR Aggie fans.  Nope.  Not at all.  lol

 

Tollefsbol Kids - Getzendaner Park - Waxahachie, Texas

Do these kids look familiar to you??  I first met them waaaaaay back in May of '09.  That seems like AGES ago!!  Well they're a little more grown up now, and just as cute, and I had so much fun hanging out with them in the park. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
So.  Stinking.  Cute.  :)

2010 Holiday Mini-Sessions - Midlothian, Texas

Okay - for those of you who didn't already read it in the newsletter a few weeks ago, here's the scoop on the mini-sessions for this Fall. 

First off, since I have very few weekend days available between now and the holiday ordering deadline (December 3), the minis are just first-come, first-served.  I have LOTS of weeknight spots available though, so if you REALLY want a session and are flexible, I can fit you in.  I also will be available during the early past of Thanksgiving week too, if that works for you. 

Details:

• $50 session
• Includes $25 print credit OR (1) set of 24 holiday cards
• 30 minute session
• Approximately 10 final images in your online gallery

All mini-sessions must be pre-paid in advance to hold your spot.

Here's some of the cards for this year (I LOVE the designs I found!!):

  

If you have any questions, or would like the like to see all your card choices for this year, please give me a call ASAP.  972-765-0342 
 

 

 

The Graybill Family - Cedar Hill, Texas

Wow!  I can't believe it's been an ENTIRE month since I've blogged!!  I'm so behind. 

Okay, first off, I know that I ALWAYS say that I have the best clients.  But it's so true!  I don't know how I end up so lucky, but I have NEVER had a session where I wasn't so glad that I got to meet a new family.  A new AWESOME family.  This one was no exception.  It was an 80th birthday party/family reunion/photo op, and it was HOT outside, but this entire family completely had fun with it.  Not to mention the beautiful backyard.  I'm so jealous of your green thumb Kim!!!

 
 
 
 
 

And one last silly one (that makes me miss my grandparents). 
 
Don't you wish you could be a part of this family?!  Graybills - I'd LOVE to come hang around with you guys ANY time! 

Just Married!! Rachel + Fitz

I had so much fun shooting this wedding.  Beautiful flowers, beautiful church, and a couple that was so much in love.  What more could you ask for???

 
 

It's not really unusual for a photographer to be asked to only take pictures from the balcony.  And honestly?  I don't mind too much because look at the view!!

 

 


Congratulations Rachel and Fitz!!!  I wish you many years of happiness and love.  :)

Vendors:

Church: Oak Cliff Presbyterian Church, Dallas, Texas

Reception:  Ranch Steakhouse, Cedar Hill, Texas

Flowers:  Poseys 'n' Partys, Duncanville, Texas 

I really can't say enough about the Ranch Steakhouse.  It's a great venue for a small reception or rehearsal dinner and the management is extremely accomodating.  Very neat atmosphere too!!!  And the flowers and table decorations were GORGEOUS!!!!!  I'd bathe in that shade of peach/orange/tangerine if I could.  I know, too much information.  Sorry!  lol