Liam, Aimee and Byron's Newest Model!

This morning we had the distinct pleasure of meeting Liam for his first photo shoot! He was a gem, and Mom and Dad are doing great as well. Liam is one Christmas present his brothers and sister will not forget any time soon!

Alisa, The Princess Bride!

Alisa and James were married this weekend! We had a blast with their families and friends. Alisa looked amazing, the wedding was beautiful, and the reception was filled with great music and good times. We wish them every happiness and hope they live happily ever after!

We have to mention the company that provided the chocolate fountain filled with Callebaut Belgian chocolate. I had the opportunity to try a sample and it was incredible!! If you need a chocolate fountain for your next event, you might try www.lotsofchocolate.com

Peppermints 'n' Petticoats!!

Isn't this the sweetest thing? Addison is trying out her very first candy cane! We loved working with her and all of our Peppermint girls today! We are definitely in the holiday spirit now!

The Littlest Shepherd

We are always busy, but this Christmas we have been blessed beyond measure with great clients and lots of orders!! We still seem to be able to find the time to enjoy those little moments that make Christmas special. The first carol of the season, the smell of cinnamon in the air, and images like this one. . .Your little shepherds can make their own magic here at Lasting Images December 11-13th. Sessions are $75 and include a mounted 8x10 print.

Gorgeous Bride!!

We have waited till now to show these. The wedding was last weekend and it was a great event. We did Lindsey's Bridal Portraits a couple of months ago, and these are just a few of the beautiful images that we created for her!

My New Niece!

I got the call late last night, and couldn't wait to make my way down to Baylor Hospital in Frisco - which on a side note looks more like a shopping mall than a hospital, had valet parking, and webcams in all of the rooms for family to see the new moms and babies - nice! Well, this was a very fun session - Bailey Elizabeth was about 12 hours old and very cooperative. What a sweetheart! Mom, Dad and baby are doing great!

Faces of 2009 Fashion Show Tomorrow!

We are busy making the final preparations for the fashion show tomorrow! I thought you might like to see this year's models - they are amazing! We have thoroughly enjoyed working with each of them. At the fashion show, you will see a slide show of our favorite senior portraits from each of their sessions as well as the latest fall fashions from The Buckle, Sandi's, and Bridal Elegance! There will be door prizes and special giveaways for those who are booking their senior portrait session that day! See you tomorrow (Saturday, October 11th) at Austin College, Wright Center, 2nd Floor at 2 p.m.!

It's Our Fifth Anniversary!!

I absolutely love parties!! They are fun to plan - especially when they celebrate something wonderful!! Tomorrow is our Fifth Anniversary Open House - from 1 - 8 p.m. Bring a friend and enjoy the special offerings we created for you - Buy One, Get One - Studio Dollars (Sold in $100 increments, they give you a 50% discount on future purchases.) They are available only at the open house, so stop by tomorrow to pick those up! We also have another special offering for those of you who want to hang a beautiful canvas wall portrait in your home. With a $300 investment (Regular prices only - no studio dollars available for this one!), paid tomorrow during our open house - you receive a family in-studio portrait session, (2) 8x10 prints, and a 16x20 Masterpiece canvas. (This is a $725 value!)
We opened the doors to Lasting Images Photography five years ago. Since that time, my life has been immeasurably blessed by our clients and friends. Every day that we walk through the door, I have to pinch myself that this is my profession, and I am able to share my love for it with you. Thanks to our incredibly wonderful clients, we are busier than ever, more excited about new ideas and thoughts for your portraits, and jazzed about another terrific Autumn filled with portrait sessions!!

It's Already August??!!

I can't believe how time is flying this summer. It must have something to do with how busy we have been here at the studio! After a fun and fact-filled few days in Austin at a photography class, we are back with new ideas, equipment and excitement for the next season! Some of our latest finds are some gorgeous dresses for maternity clients and a new jewelry line that we can't live without. We also found a new background that is going to be awesome for families this fall! We are getting ready to send our oldest daughter to college out of state this month, and that is something that gives you pause. I remember when she was little, it doesn't seem that long ago, and I can't really be old enough to have a child in college, can I?

Avast Ye Mateys!!

Calling all pirate-loving boys and girls! We are doing a Limited Edition Pirate Event at the studio this Wed - Friday, July 16 - 18, 2008. We have a few appointments left for any of your crew who can't get enough of the sea!! Call us at 903.868.8600

At the Beach!

It was practically impossible for me to pick just six faves for the blog!! Saturday evening we went and played at Lake Texoma! With two photographers we captured some really amazing images of one of my favorite families. They are always a joy to work with, even in 102 degree heat!!

Best Friends

My Dad and Ban Qamar have been best friends for most of their lives. They grew up together as children, roomed together as young working professionals, and vacationed together with their wives and families in later years. Last January, they celebrated their 90th birthdays together, within a day of each other, at a catered dinner surrounded by their families, here at the studio. We took lots of portraits and showed a slideshow of pictures they had collected over the years. This last week, my dad lost his friend to cancer. I am so glad that he has the portraits from last year and the past to remember the good times they shared. This is what Lasting Images is all about.

I found good barbecue in Sherman!

Coming from Austin almost 9 years ago, I was spoiled by the many really amazing places near my home that offered tender, delicious brisket, sausage and ribs. I thought that I would have no trouble finding similar delicacies here in Sherman. After many disappointments, I just gave up and waited for visits to Central Texas for my fix. I also found myself excited about the arrival of Rudy's on the North Tollway, but that too was a good distance, especially now with the price of gas. So imagine my happiness when a flyer advertising my favorites was delivered to the studio yesterday. After talking with Doug about his place for a few minutes, he promised to deliver a sample so we could taste what he was raving about. Needless to say, everyone here at the studio loved the "Roadkill" sandwiches - tender, saucy chopped beef brisket with hot links in the middle! I love new foodie finds and this place delivers for those of us who never get to leave work for lunch! Give them a try at Jack's Wingshack and Barbecue - 1005 N. Broughton in Sherman - 903.892.3888

Gatlinburg Getaway!

These are just five of my favorites from the over 600 images that we captured of Alan and Shirlene's Family! Here in Tennessee, we met with their family and had a wonderful early morning session at a lush, green mountain setting. We used two photographers to make sure that we gathered formal as well as candid shots of their family interacting together at their reunion! It was a really fun time for us and we appreciated the help of Bonnie and Katie in coordinating the location and clothing selections with everyone! That extra attention to detail makes all the difference in the outcome! I can't wait to show them my favorite 270 portraits!!

Great Smoky Mountains Getaway!

We are off to photograph a large family group from Sherman who are vacationing in Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg, Tennessee this week. For the last couple of years we have been able to combine work and play as we capture beautiful images of our clients in breathtaking settings far from home. This week we will be posting from one of the most gorgeous places in the world, so I will keep in touch with my inner hillbilly and share some of our experiences with you! We will be back in the studio on July 8th for those of you who need to set appointments or place orders.

More Little Angels!

This has been a super day at the studio! So many great kids to work with and so many beautiful images to play with!

Sweet Baby Girl!

Megan paid us a visit from heaven this morning! Sweet Baby girl angels are just as much fun as our little boys!

Tucker and Zade

Little boys are at the studio in full force this week and we LOVE it! These brothers had a blast on the new LoveSak - we just had to post this one for Mom.

Even More Angels Among Us!

Parker joined us for an Angels Among Us session today! We couldn't wait to show you how one of our favorite images turned out!

Angels Among Us

This is Aiden! He is the cutest little angel! We love the tatoo on his arm that says "Mom", of course! Today is all little boy angels, and Saturday, we will be surrounded by little angel girls! This has been one of my favorite special events!

Model Search 2009

Lasting Images is looking for high school seniors graduating in 2009 who are photogenic, fun to work with, outgoing, and have great personalities and style! Both guys and girls are encouraged to check out our website for the forms they need to download and fill out. They just need to call the studio at 903.868.8600 to schedule an audition session with 2 changes of their clothing, one casual and one dressy. Faces of 2009 will be involved in several fun fashion shoots with clothes from The Buckle and more! Lots of goodies and opportunities to shine during your senior year!

Katherine and Matthew

I am so in love with this portrait!! Sometimes the perfect couple and the perfect location combine to create something especially beautiful. This was one of those times. Enjoy!

Farewell to our Faces of 2008!

It is with my sincerest thanks and best wishes for the future that I say goodbye to our Faces of 2008. They have big dreams and lots of plans and we can't wait to see what they do next!