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Being Thankful (and a CHALLENGE!)

Posted on November 18, 2009

Of all the “attitudes” we can acquire, surely the attitude of gratitude is the most important and by far the most life-changing.
–Zig Ziglar (Zig Ziglar’s Little Book of Big Quotes)

In honor of the wonderful Thanksgiving holiday that is before us, and in an effort to become more thankful myself, I have issued myself a challenge. I will spend the next 7 days being very deliberately grateful. I am so blessed, but I don’t always take the time to realize it and to really soak it in. So for the next week, I will be keeping a camera handy (even if it’s only the camera on my phone) and documenting all things that I am thankful for — big and small.

I thought it’d be fun if we did this one together, so I issue the same challenge to you. Between now and Thanksgiving, live gratefully and make a visual journal of all the great things in your life. Have fun, be creative, but most of all take the time to breathe it all in. On Thanksgiving day, post your images (on your blog, collage, a slideshow, in a Photobucket album… wherever) and share the link with us so we can all see them (I’ll do the same). Then, on Saturday, one lucky winner will be chosen and will win a $10 Starbucks card! I can’t wait to see what you all come up with!

And, because every post is better with a picture, here is a pic of my kiddos making pomanders on our recent trip to Love Creek Orchards.

Ideas & Inspiration: Kelly

Posted on October 9, 2008

There are so many things that you can do with photos (especially these days), and I just love seeing what things clients do with their portraits! I was in awe when Kelly sent me this adorable invitation she put together using one of the portraits from our recent session. Kelly will be receiving a $25 Powerhouse Studios credit for sharing her wonderful creation! I want to invite the rest of you to send photos of how you used or displayed your Powerhouse Studios portraits, and you will also receive a $25 credit if we publish your submission. Email breanna [at] ph-studios dot com to share!

First Editions Proof Books

Posted on April 4, 2008

Powerhouse Studios has just come up with a fun and economical way to walk away with all of the images from your portrait session. We are now offering our First Editions Proof books that are small, compact, easy to share with friends, and are just a little bit artsy! These 5×5 proof books include all of the images from your session, and our fine art borders give your book a fine art touch.

Keep your eyes open for other new products coming soon!

Valerie & Dustin – Engagement

Posted on March 29, 2008

I had the privilege of shooting Val & Dustin’s engagement portraits yesterday and we had a great time! It’s hard to believe that my baby sister is getting married in a few months! Valerie is also pursuing professional photography, so if you’re in the College Station area… We had so much fun finding cool places to shoot and hanging out together, and I am so very happy for them! Congrats, Sister and Brother-in-law-to-be!

Spring is Here!

Posted on March 27, 2008

I was driving down the highway today and saw the first patch of bluebonnets. There were only about 10 of them in a tiny little patch, but they were there! It inspired me to take a long drive and kinda get away from things, if only for an hour or so. I love this time of year and all that it brings. Cool weather, grilling in the back yard, brightly colored dishes and patio furniture… I feel very blessed.

I always get quite a few requests for “bluebonnet portraits” this time of year, and I’ve always found them a little bit — tired, I guess. EVERYONE has pictures of their kids sitting in the middle of the bluebonnets, you know? It’s all the same. However, I think I’ve got some really cool bluebonnet pictures coming up. Here are a couple from last year.

Fine Art Proof Albums

Posted on January 10, 2008

Powerhouse Studios has just started offering our Fine Art Proof Albums as a part of our wedding packages, and you are going to LOVE them! These albums beautifully hand crafted books, with great attention to all the details. These books include all of your wedding images and will be a very special keepsake. Contact us to find out more!

Photo Collages!

Posted on July 29, 2007

Last fall, I did some family portraits for some friends of ours. They have two kids who are always very compliant and completely delightful! Well, of course, when I pull the camera out, they start being all kinds of silly and I don’t know if we got any “normal” shots (not that I usually go for “normal” but I at least try to get a couple). So I had the idea to crop all the funny faces that the kids were making and create a collage for Father’s Day. It turned out FANTASTIC. Kids really are amazing. The funny faces are so THEM Who wants all that “posed” stuff anyway?!

Totally just for fun…

Posted on May 25, 2007

This is amazingly fun (or perhaps I am just easily entertained). You must try. www.jacksonpollock.org0

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