I’ve seen snow, don’t get me wrong. I’ve even seen snow since we moved to Texas, although it’s more often been mixed with sleet and other nastiness.
But today, in North Texas, there was a bona fide blizzard. With real snow… big soft flurries of gorgeousness, piling up all around us. I really couldn’t believe my...
Monthly Archives: December 2009
something happened in Texas today…
sweet on each other — Danielle & David’s engagement session
I’ve been asked a few times since Sunday, “Why are you working this week? You run your own business… shouldn’t that mean you get Christmas week off?” Well… um, no. Doesn’t work that way.
But I’ll tell you, if working during Christmas means I get to spend time with people this fantastic, then I’ll probably do...
last minute family session — The Burton’s
When we started planning Kevin & Audrae’s family session, it wasn’t going to be last minute. But Texas weather had other plans, and these photos have been delayed more than the health care bill! (Ba-dum-CHING!)
Yesterday morning was perfect, though… a little too perfect. Is it really Christmas week, with all these 70 degree days? Oh...
winter wonderland — Mike & Lauren’s wedding
When Lauren contacted me about her Dec.19 wedding, I was quick to ask her if it was a Christmas-themed affair. Lauren was quick to say NO!
The event was built around a classic pallet of white and silver, and beautifully reflected the architecture of the Scottish Rite venue in Downtown Dallas. With a really great team...
once upon a winter’s night — sneak peek
Yesterday, Mike & Lauren became a Mr. & Mrs!
We had such a great time with these great people (despite me fighting off a really nasty sinus infection). I particularly enjoyed our time spent outside after the ceremony… clear, cold winter nights are gorgeous for portraits!
It’ll be a day or two before their full blog post...
Lucky light — Allison & Scott’s anniversary portraits
Allison & Scott drove out from Arlington this past Saturday to run around the country with me, and capture some images to celebrate their 5th wedding anniversary. I love it when couples take the time to get sweet pictures taken during their marriage. Often, after engagement and wedding photos, couples don’t have pictures taken again...
Another frosty family session — the Underwoods & Hyatts
This family session is one of the easiest I’ve ever worked on, both the actual shooting, and the editing. And considering all the obstacles that got thrown up in our way, I’m even MORE proud of how the images turned out!
Sam & Lynsi first contacted me about family portraits last June, after I photographed their...
“Best of 2009″ — And we have a winner!! Or… winners!
After 225 cast your vote for your favorite image from McGowan Images 2009, we finally have a definitive winner.
I gotta say, I’m really pleased. The voting came down to images that are in my personal “Top 5″ list, which means that my tastes must line up pretty close to my readers. Nice, huh?
The winner… gaining...
Voting is closed!!
Has anyone ever told you… YOU, blogstalker… how awesome you are?
You guys totally blew our minds with your response to this contest. If I could give every one of you a present, I absolutely would!
Voting went down to the wire, with two pictures battling it out for your “Best of 2009″ award.
See my pretty bowl...
McGowan Images Best of 2009 Contest
Welcome to the Best of 2009 contest… also known as the hardest set of decisions I’ve ever had to make!
I told you all about it yesterday, but let’s go over the rules again, shall we?
Leave a vote for your favorite image of 2009… ONE VOTE… in the comments section.
Tell your friends.
Voting is open until 8...