A few weeks ago Andrea of Andrea Roberts Photography had the chance to Beta Test some really cool Textures from Totally Rad Actions and asked me to be a part of it! She showcased images from 21 photographers across the country, and I was really excited to be asked to submit a photo for a texture play. Check out her full blog post and review of the texture actions here.

They are pretty cool. I can’t wait to get my hands on this set of actions!! You can find them on the TRA Actions Website.

Here is my picture with the texture called Booty LaRue on it:

And here is the picture before:

Whew! I’m finally getting around to blogging the rest of this session! Thankfully Mom and Dad have had their gallery for a while now, so I’m off the hook there. To say there is a lot going on around our household is an understatement. Many of you have noticed some changes on the blog, including the word “Denver” in some of my posts and on my website! Never fear, I do plan on explaining…but more on that later in the week…:)

First, I can’t wait to share the rest of these. There are so many favorites for me from this session, so this is a huge share! We took these at the Tucson Country Club which is near and dear to my heart as that is where I married my sweetheart 6+ years ago! I hadn’t been back there in forever, but the grounds are just gorgeous, and it it is the same lovely place I remember from my wedding day. Can’t wait to shoot there again (hint, hint, if any Tucsonan’s are listening…)

Ok, without further ado, here are the pics:

Next up on the blog are these two cuties. I had a session for their 6th and 4th birthdays when I was in Tucson, and I know mom is anxiously awaiting these. She had to wait longer than usual because my computer was here in Portland while I was there! I bring my baby camera everywhere, so I can take the pictures but not edit them!

Anyway, here is a teaser for mom. More to come shortly!

How cute are these two?

Wow, I’ve been gone from the blog a long time, haven’t I? I have realized that I realllllly need that laptop. Time to hit the Mac Store!

Turns out that 24 hours after E’s newborn session, I had to leave town in a hurry because my sister was in labor down in Arizona! And I was supposed to be photographing the birth! So I got up and literally threw my clothes and suitcases (and kids) into the car and rushed to the airport. (Thank goodness we were using a standby pass on Southwest). After missing one flight and flying for most of the day, I landed in Tucson and my sister was STILL pushing! So far so good. I jumped in the waiting car and was rushing to the hosptial 20 minutes away, and about 1 mile from the hospital I got the call that baby had JUST been born. No way!!! I walked in the hospital room 15 minutes later, and was lucky enough to meet my brand, brand new niece, and be one of the first to hold her.

I was seriously bummed that I missed it, but I made up for it by taking lots of lots of pictures of her when brand new and in the first few weeks of life. You will be seeing lots of her on the blog in the next few weeks as I get caught up.

I also had a great family session down in Arizona that I can’t wait to edit. I know mom is anxiously awaiting them so that will be coming right up! Stay tuned!

And now back to sweet little E. I have had a ton of fun editing these, and have just finished up her session. Mom and Dad, I know you can’t wait to see them, so check your inbox this afternoon for the gallery link! Here are a few of my faves…

This might be one of my all-time fave newborn pics. Doesn’t she just look so peaceful?

Another one I’m really loving:

This was a special quilt

One of the cute new family

And one of Great-Grandma with her new great-granddaughter