This past week was a really hot one here in Texas. What did we decide to do? Go camping in the wonderful Hill Country. That’s right, tent camping in 100 degree weather. Yes, we’re nuts but I have to confess we did have some comfort from our window air conditioner rigged up to the back of the tent for comfort at night. During the day we went exploring some of the great areas in the Hill Country.
One of our favorite places we visited in the Hill Country was Singing Water Vineyards, www.singingwatervineyards.com located in the Comfort area. Lucky to know the family who owns this vinery, we were treated to a personal wine tasting and tour of the vineyard with our friends Tom and Ann Matula. This is a must visit for you wine lovers if you are in the area. Make sure you program in the exact GPS coordinates so you don’t get lost.
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Ann & Tom Matula
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Entrance to Wine Tasting Rooms
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View from the back seating area
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Beautiful and peaceful back seating area
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Since the launch of my website, I’ve had many inquiring minds want to know a little bit more about me. So, here I am ready to share.
Please forgive me, the next blog info will cover the next “key age” for photography.
My passion for photography came at an early age, eagerly grabbing the family camera to “snap” the happenings of the day. I couldn’t wait for the film to return from the local drug store only to be disappointed that it didn’t really capture what I saw or remembered. It wasn’t until I purchased my first manual SLR film camera in high school that I could really capture what I envisioned. Over the years I have continued to nurture my passion for photography by photographing anything and anyone I could.
After the birth of our youngest child, we wanted to have our family portrait taken. We went to our local studio and had a wonderful family portrait taken. It was this point in my life that I realized that this was what I wanted to do when “I grew up”.
Over my fourteen years in the industry, I have had the opportunity to study photography with the “best of the best”. I believe that continuing education in my field is key be the best I can be for you. I am a proud member of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA), Texas Professional Photographers of America (TPPA), and the Professional Photographers Guild of Houston (PPGH). My National and Local Awards are:
PPA National Merit Awards: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
PPGH Awards: 2006 Best Electronic Imaging,
2006 Best Portrait of a Child
2008 Best Portrait of a Group
My passion for photography starts with the “blossoming of life”. I love pregnancy! I loved being pregnant, albeit sick for most of it, and knowing life is blossoming! What a wonderful time to document a wonderful occasion.
I look forward to meeting you and creating special memories for you. Thank you again for coming back!
- Sherry
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Are you expecting your first child? If yes, are you prepared for the most wonderful experience of your life? Holding your child for the first time, even if it is your second or third, is just so breathtaking and should be documented with photographs.
Even though my twins are almost 20 and my youngest 16, I still remember how tiny and perfect they were the day they entered the world. I have a small collection of images that I took of my babies when they were tiny and helpless. Over the years I now have an abundant collection of photographs from all stages. The ones that mean the most to me are from those “key” milestone ages.
The “key” milestone images are so important throughout a child’s life. The milestone this article will cover is the newborn stage.
Newborn: Babies sleep so much in this stage and they need the security of mom or dad to hold them close. Their sense of smell is so keen at this age. They recognize mom and dad right away. This is a great time to focus on relational images. Photographing the tiny treasures; toes, ears, hands, profile. Just as important are mom and baby skin on skin, and dad holding the tiny package with just his hands. Timeless……..
Images from a newborn session make great collections and can be used for baby announcements.
