Miss Avery ... Time in the Flowers

We are always honored when people travel great distances and have us photograph their children.
And, we are also honored when previous clients purchase one of our gift certificates at an auction that raises funds for a project we believe in.
Miss Avery's mother did both.
For someone who lives in Denver to purchase a gift certificate while here makes us feel great!

What a happy child who has let us see her heart and soul ... a little flower in a flower garden!

Kelvin ... a Gift for his Wife, as well as a new PR portrait

After 36 years of owning a portrait studio, I can tell you every adult feels a little weird giving away their portrait to loved ones.
Why?

We all really like the portraits that others have given to us.
Children know their parents and friends will love having a portrait.
And we all know that 10 years from now, we definitely are going to look older, really, a lot older.

So, today is the day.
Jolene and I just had our class re-union (40 years) and 10% of our class is gone already, WOW!

I know that Kelvin's family will love and cherish his portrait. A great smile, timeless clothing, and a classic look.
And as I always say, "Thank You" for allowing us to be a part of his history.

LOCAL AND LIVE UNVEILING - TONIGHT AT 6!

 Great music and great food. Stop by to see the portraits of our fabulous local musicians: Sylvan Reynolds, Dallas Morris, Scott Carson, Shawn Mahaffey, David McCoy, Riley Jantzen, Donnie Record, Joe "Doc" Bryant, Steven Harwood, Steve Allen, David Roberts and Cecilia Daughterty!

Miss Nellie

Here we are at grandchild number 6 in our gallery for their grandmother's bedroom (look back for "Hunter & Nelson", "Miss Abbey & Sofey" and "Miss Addison" in our archives). What a cool project!
Next month brings us to the newest grandchild, stay posted!

3 Generations of L'Espoirs ... a new display at Western Sizzlin"

Sometimes a portrait of a family can be so much more than a picture of faces. Sometimes it becomes a picture of the heart, the values and spiritual life of generations, passed down through faith and actions.
And so was our vision for the L'Espoirs.
50 years from now, these 2 young boys will be telling their grandchildren stories about growing up around their grandfather.
Thanks to all, I couldn't ask for more to work with!

And be sure to head out to Western Sizzlin' to see these portraits as they were meant to be seen, as "Art for the Heart and Home".

Elizabeth, Gregg and a pile of children ... a new display at Western Sizzlin'

This portrait is the second in a new display at Western Sizzlin'.
Do you think I exert too much control in a session?
I think this family would say "just the right amount"
Thanks Greg and Elizabeth, I had a BLAST!

LAST DAY TO CALL TO BOOK YOUR "TU TU TUESDAY" SITTING FOR $22

Join us Tuesday, September 27, 2011, for "Tu Tu Tuesday".  Your $22 sitting fee will benefit 4RKids.  Call 233-8322 today to book your sitting and 100% of your sitting fee will be donated to 4RKids to benefit special needs children and adults in northwest Oklahoma.

Don't have a little girl?  We are also photographing "little dudes with attitude".

the Graggs ... a new display portrait at Western Sizzlin"

Check out our new series of portraits now on display at Western Sizzlin', three pretty cool and amazing families.
Thanks to the Graggs for being a part of this!

Payton ... OBA Senior 2012

Portrait design ...
In our portraits, the face is everything, and while other elements may be included, they must not compete or  be distracting from the face.
This portrait has a lot going on, a checked shirt, trees, fences, water reflections, a light sky, even a red barn!
But, the face is most prominent.
Why?
The trees on our left bring a circular design to his body and face.
The arms crossed with the fingers pointed up move the eye to his face.
The fences are like arrows pointing inward.
The sky and water have the corners darkened to pull our eye to him.
Even the red barn with the roof angle is directing us inward.
And all of this was purposefully done.
And while all of this is great, none would matter if his expression was not who he is!

Jonah ... at 9 months

Does it sound like I am bragging when I say what a tender and touching portrait this is?
Do you think I am proud of how this turned out?
What do you think I think when I look at Jonah and his father.

Here's what I know, Jonah is blessed by a wonderful father
                                 Joel is blessed by a wonderful family,
                                 and I am blessed by knowing all of them.

the Gwins ... also Casual & Relaxed

Back in 1975 when we got this party started by opening the studio, there were only 2 choices for family portraits, in the studio (otherwise know as formal and stiff) or outdoors (otherwise known as casual and relaxed). But immediately I began to change all those preconceived ideas (in fact, many clients are more uptight outdoors than in the studio). With a casual pose and clothing, a studio portrait may be more fun because there is no wind, no hot or cold, and no worrying about the dogs running away. Plus, there are more time slots available.
With the Gwins portrait, it was made more personal by adding a chair from their home. Even the dogs photographed great and said it was fun!

the Ingelses ... Casual and Relaxed

Some times our title of a post says it all!
This was an additional session from the Hayeses 50th anniversary sitting posted last week. It is always a great idea to have these extra family portraits taken when the opportunity presents itself.
What a great, fun evening we had with this family.

Columbus Day ... October 10

If you are off work Columbus Day, October 10 and have always wanted a portrait by "the Grays", call us at 233-8322 and we'll get started!

the Griffins ... a Fun, Fun, Fun Family

At the end of every session, I always ask our clients "was it fun"?
At the best, the answer is "YES"!
At the worst, the answer is "that was better than I thought".

What do you think the Griffins said?

This will be a great memory of a great family!

"Tu Tu" Tuesday - $22 Sittings September 27

Join us Tuesday, September 27, 2011, for "Tu Tu Tuesday".  Your $22 sitting fee will benefit 4RKids.  Call 233-8322 today to book your sitting and 100% of your sitting fee will be donated to 4RKids to benefit special needs children and adults in northwest Oklahoma.

Don't have a little girl?  We are also photographing "little dudes with attitude".