http://www.ph-studios.com/blog Photography that's colorful, comfortable, creative. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:06:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Last spring we finally took the time to create a flowerbed in the front. I loved it. The cold was hard on some of our plants and I don't think they'll be coming back this spring, but I was so excited the other day when I discovered my favorite, the ... http://www.ph-studios.com/blog/index.php/2010/03/12/2181/ I'm getting ready to launch a new e-newsletter giving you the inside scoop on all of the great stories, specials, and ideas that come through Powerhouse Studios! This year is already turning out to be a great one, and there are a lot of changes coming up. The Inside the ... http://www.ph-studios.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/23/inside-the-studio/ I LOVE... My husband, the way he makes me laugh, Abby, Carson, my purple purse, my green pea  coat, journals, my church, my God, fresh flowers, my parents and in-laws, my sister, brothers-in-law, and sis-in-law, my nieces and nephew, iced tea, bright colors, the internet, Laughing Cow cheese, BBQ, magazines, road trips, music, good food + restaurants, reading, great friends, my fireplace, Starbucks, my iPod touch, old photos, Food Network, my grandparents, sunglasses, blue skies, concerts, flip flops, decorating, being creative, weddings, stories, Amazon.com ... http://www.ph-studios.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/14/i-love/ Have you been putting off your family portraits? Imagine the beautiful colors of spring or a hip urban setting as a backdrop to your next family portrait. In March, we are planning two days just for you! Take advantage of the savings that our mini-sessions offer, and consider having fun ... http://www.ph-studios.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/11/spring-mini-sessions/ When I sat down to check my e-mail this afternoon, the last thing I expected was to find that I had received an award. Of any kind. In fact, when I saw the header "You've Been Selected..." I almost deleted it. Thankfully, I didn't, and I found out that I've ... http://www.ph-studios.com/blog/index.php/2010/01/19/2010-brides-choice-award/ I was friends with Jason and then with Natalie before I ever knew they'd be my family (I married Jason's brother)... and before they even knew that someday they would be married. We were part of the College & Careers group at church and we hung out, and they were ... http://www.ph-studios.com/blog/index.php/2010/01/14/jason-natalie-san-antonio-family-portraits/ From the moment I met Amanda, I knew I liked her. She's very laid back and unassuming, and she has the most beautiful smile. As we sat and talked over coffee one day, I was in awe of just how sweet she was. Can this be real? I wondered. A ... http://www.ph-studios.com/blog/index.php/2010/01/14/amanda-san-antonio-bridal-portraits/ Happy New Year, everyone! I'm slowly getting back into normal life... really slowly. I'm embarassed to admit that my Christmas tree is still up. Yeah, really. I'm super excited about 2010 though! 2009 was awesome. I met so many great people, had such great opportunities, had a lot of fun, and ... http://www.ph-studios.com/blog/index.php/2010/01/13/update-preview/ Aaron and I have known the Portzline's for a number of years now. You can't help but smile when you're around them. They're fun and sweet and down to earth... and they really enjoy being around each other! This year is Rachel's senior year in high school and we've been ... http://www.ph-studios.com/blog/index.php/2010/01/12/the-portzlines-family-senior-portraits/ I have to admit, I haven't been too great about slowing down and really taking in the Christmas season. As of right now, I am pushing all else aside for a while, and soaking in what Christmas is all about... love, thankfulness, family, giving, laughter, and most of all... Jesus. I ... http://www.ph-studios.com/blog/index.php/2009/12/24/merry-christmas/