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Stained

I told you about my mission to document the love of my life on his last birthday.  We spent some time at the Boathouse District of the Oklahoma River and

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MY DAY WITH BRAID CREATIVE

(Disclaimer: Grab your favorite drink because this one is a bit long.) It’s funny.  In all my years of working with creatives and mentoring/coaching them, you would think I had

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Your Heart’s Still Wild

Strong, beautiful, fierce… Chelsey inspires me in these images.  We finished our day at the Myriad Botanical Gardens with the colors of the earth and sky and the beauty of

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Hard Day’s Night

I first met Anna Marie while working together on the Couture Bridal Shoot last spring.  She is a fantastic model and rewarding to work with… which might sound strange, but

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If You Open Your Eyes

Sometimes you realize you have more photographs of other people’s loved ones on your hard drive than your own.  That’s when you make sure you turn your lens on the

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Star of My Own Show

I love photographing the connection between two people.  I love discovering the intimacy, the nuances, and the quirks of their relationship.  And I enjoy that there are always surprising elements

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Star of My Own Show II

This is proof that the little black dress is as powerful as everyone says.  I promised more of this beautiful mother & daughter portrait experience so feast your eyes on

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The Place Where I Belong

  

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This Life

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You’re the Only One

 

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Do You Wanna Dance?

I sure do.  Just like Anne Murray sings.  You know, could I have this dance for the rest of my life? To Life & Dancing, M  

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Stand By Me

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Even Better

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PARADISE

Welcome to Paradise; lush, tropical, glorious Paradise.  Meet Chelsey.  Just the kind of beauty you would expect to find in Paradise, don’t you think?  I first met Chelsey when we

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Roses are Red, Violets are Beautiful

Oh so beautiful!  Meet Violet.  She is so sweet and she is super lucky to have fantastic parents.  Her mom Rebecca is one of my dearest friends and she and

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Thank Heaven For Little Girls

Thank heaven for little girls, For little girls get bigger every day! Thank heaven for little girls, They grow up in the most delightful way! Those little eyes so helpless

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Hit Play! 10 on Ten in January 2013

Welcome to the first 10 on Ten. Each month on the tenth day, I will share a random list of 10 things. Who knows how crazy it might get up in here? For January 2013, you get to learn 10 shows on my DVR that make me excited to hit play. Here they are in no particular order.

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Coming Home to You

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Remember When A Dream Appears

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Stars Shining Bright

These two are the brightest stars in my sky.  You might catch a hint here of the loads of personality that Lola & Zeph possess.  My favorites might be the

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Merry and Bright

These little girls are some of my favorite people to photograph.  Fun, fun, fun!  They are always up for fun concepts, dressed super cute, ready with sweet smiles or crazy

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Life Is Brilliant

   

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Glory Days II

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Glory Days

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Constant Cravings

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Hot Fun in the Summer Time

In my family, we live for summer.  It’s probably more accurate to say we live for the water:  pool, lake, ocean, anywhere we can feel the warmth of the sun

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Carolina Girl

Laura is leaving us to go back to Carolina.  The Southern kind.  In case you didn’t catch this post, Laura is our cousin who came to Oklahoma to study dance

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Belle of the Ball

Oh LolaBelle, you are most definitely the Belle of the Ball.  The Life of the Party.  The Apple of Our Eye.  Thanks for spending a few minutes with me so

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So Happy Together

   

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Just Be Mine

I have a feeling the stunning Brook could flash these killer eyes and get anything she wants.  I am in love with these portraits that we captured at Classen Curve

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Big Shots

Take a look at some of the fun, talented people working at Jordan Advertising.   To fun & talent,M  

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Schoolhouse Rock

Lola started Kindergarten.  This is how we commemorated the occasion.  GASP!  Where does the time go?  Watch out world, we are semi-unleashing this gorgeous little girl on you.          

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It’s a Swell Time

   

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All You Need Is Love

   

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Peanuts and Cracker Jacks | Oklahoma City Child Photographer

These two little Guys have killer eyelashes and the sweetest little lips.  Oh Mama, I think you are in trouble… double trouble!  The twins just turned two and celebrated with

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Born in the U.S.A. | Oklahoma City Children’s Photography

I hope you are ready for a delicious feast for the eyes with a healthy serving of patriotism.   Today I’m sharing a personal shoot of my two kids, Lola

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Love in a Family Dose

   

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Destined to be a Smash

   

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Get Your Kicks… | Oklahoma City Photographer

Get your kicks on Route 66… you know, where Oklahoma City is oh so pretty.  Laura will be heading west come fall to begin her college dance career.  We are

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How Sweet It Is – Part II | Senior Photographer | Stillwater & Oklahoma City

I’m bringing more overwhelming goodness from Morgan’s Senior Portrait Experience.  Morgan, you have style for miles!  Your retro glam look is beyond fabulous.  Luckily, Oklahoma City gave us some beautiful

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How Sweet It Is – Part I | Senior Photographer | Stillwater & Oklahoma City

I really don’t believe I get to have so much fun doing what I “do”.   This Portrait Experience was so much fun and I enjoyed spending time with Morgan and

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18 Comes So Soon | Oklahoma City Photographer

My boy… growing, learning, capturing my heart in so many ways.  Zeph turned 18 months or 1.5 years if you prefer. However you measure it, it was too fast.   I

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Chresten Tomlin Ministries | Portrait & Commercial Photographer | Tulsa, Oklahoma

This church was a great setting for shooting promotional portraits for Chresten & Bridgette Tomlin.  As promised, here is a peek at the images from their portrait experience.  Make sure

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Once Upon A Time | Portrait & Fashion Photographer | Oklahoma City

What a fun portrait experience!  Hannah braved 37 degree weather to work her magic for the lens.  Magic is the stuff of fairytales and she looks like she just stepped

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Life Like It’s Golden | Tulsa Family Photographer

Chresten & Bridgette Tomlin… I don’t even know where to start.  I’ve know them both for a very long time; as in, we were teenagers going to church camp, discipleship

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Last, Loveliest Smile | Family Photographer | Edmond, OK

“Autumn, the year’s last, loveliest smile.” ~ William Cullen Bryant When Emily contacted me about shooting their family portraits in the fall foliage, I immediately thought of the quote I

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12 Dates of Christmas

Hi friends! Looking for a fun way to celebrate the holidays?  Check out my guest post over at my good friend Julie’s blog, Gypsy Jules.  And while you are there,

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Mathemagician | Kevin ~ Class of 2011 | Senior Photographer Muskogee, OK

“Oh, oh, oh it’s magic, you know.  Never believe it’s not so.” Meet Kevin.  He’s a Senior at Locust Grove High School, likes long walks on the beach… no, no. 

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Graffiti Artists | Revel Photo | Children’s Photographer, Edmond OK

“True friends are always together in spirit.”  –Anne of Green Gables Sophie is moving to Mississippi.  This weekend in fact.  For the last three years she has been a sweet

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Dream, Dream, Dream | Ariel Class of 2011 | Revel Photo Senior Photography

Here’s a little dream girl for you. Enjoy! M  

Being Witness – Oklahoma City Photographer

I love it when you meet people who make your life feel richer just by knowing them.  Oh, I know that every relationship is meaningful and valuable but I’m talking

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Lola’s Spook-tacular Birthday Party

LolaBelle just turned five.  She is so grown-up in many ways.  Sometimes her maturity surprises me and then there are those days when her innocence is delightful.  She was loving

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A sweet little package…

The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return. – Moulin Rouge I’m wrapping up a package of lovelies for Elisha & Zach and

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2010 Revel Photo Holiday Cards

I’ve been singing Joy to The World nonstop for the last several days… in the midst of some spooky decor which I’ll show you soon.  It’s an odd atmosphere in

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Love comes at the speed of light…

My job is so much fun and emotional.  I’m a big sap and a huge sucker for story; so it shouldn’t surprise me how connected I feel to my clients

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Aidan turns the big oh-two! – Edmond Child Photographer

Aidan is now a Terrific Two!  This boy is too cute… two cute!  I couldn’t resist.  He loves balloons, balls, his brand new guitar and playing hard.  His mom &

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Come Together – Family Photographer Oklahoma City

I enjoy sharing this photo shoot with you because it was a really special portrait experience.  This family doesn’t get to spend much time together… mom Sheila lives in Muskogee

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Lindsey, Class of 2011 – Senior Photographer Edmond OK

Finally we get to share Lindsey’s senior images.  Lindsey is a Senior at Edmond Memorial who loves the outdoors, anything vintage, the lake, golfing, and her friends and family.  I

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The Divine Miss M – Edmond Baby Photographer

This divine little gift is so precious and when (not if) she grows up to be as amazing as her parents, I see an arranged marriage in my boy’s future. 

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Love’s Reverie – The Finale

My favorite sno cone stand closes this weekend, so does our neighborhood pool.  Next week I’m dressing in black from head to toe.  But right now I’m smiling huge because

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Love’s Reverie – Elisha & Zach, Oklahoma City Photographer

“After a while, you just want to be with the one that makes you laugh.” -Mr. Big Elisha has this quote listed as one of her favorites on her Facebook

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Emily – Fashion Photographer Oklahoma City

This girl does not take a bad photo!  I met Emily at our neighborhood pool where she was guarding all our lives.  I’m sure she was the dream girl of

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Ariel – Class of 2011, Wagoner High School, OK Photographer

Ariel is a Senior at Wagoner High School and we had a blast shooting her senior portraits.  For her first session, we headed downtown for an afternoon adventure and laughed

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