The Michner’s {austin family photographer}
I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love photographing sweet young families. Maybe it’s because I have a much deeper appreciation for them now that we are one as well, or maybe it’s just because little kids are the cutest and most fun to photograph. Either way, I love it and can’t get enough. Emery is turning a year old in a matter of days, and I was so honored to be able to capture her during this precious time of her life… there is just nothing sweeter. Check out her gorgeous blue eyes!
Let the Countdown Begin…
School is almost out and Summer is just around the corner. We have had some crazy weather around here… hot, cold, rainy… we never know what to expect. We do however know that Austin Summers are out-of-this-world HOT, which is why now is the best time for photos. In the midst of our Countdown to Summer, I have decided to bless 1 very special person with a free session, plus 5 others with the chance to book a session for half-off… that’s right, HALF-OFF! Gosh, I just LOVE giveaways. (You will find instructions below on how to enter.)
You may be thinking to yourself, “We could really use some updated family photos, but I could probably just use our nice camera and it wouldn’t cost a dime.”
This is true, but I am here to tell you that unfortunately, they will not look the same. There are some very nice, smart, affordable cameras out there that do a great job, but you will not get the same end results. It is not always as simple as it looks. Read HERE to see what I’m talking about.
How do I enter to win??
1 – You must ‘like’ us on Facebook… facebook.com/coatiphotography
2 – To win the FREE photo session, you must be the very first person to e-mail me. Tell me how you would use your free session.
3 – The first 5 people to e-mail me (after the winner) will receive HALF-OFF a photo session.
E-mail: info{at}coati photography{dot}com
GET TO IT PEOPLE!!
Mechinus Family {austin family photographer}
What an ADORABLE family!!! Despite the cold and rainy morning, this evening turned out to be beautiful. This sweet family was a blast. These kids could not have been more cooperative… can’t say that I have had any family that was easier to capture. I’ll say it again… ADORABLE!
Scott + Lydia + Violet {austin family photographer}
Spring Mini-Sessions are in full swing and there are only a couple of spots left! So, if you are looking to get some new family photos in before Easter, now is a GREAT time. We will be moving into our new home the first week of April, so I am trying to squeeze as many in as I can before all of the craziness. For more information, click HERE!
The Hekman’s may be the sweetest little family EVER! We had so much fun laughing and watching Violet enjoy the rocks and all of the dogs running through the creek. I had more than my fair share of photos to edit, because I just COULD NOT choose… every photo was just as precious as the one before.
Dannea + Steve {austin maternity photographer}
Ever since becoming a mommy, I have a very special place in my heart for maternity and newborn sessions. There is nothing more precious than the sweet time you spend preparing for your first little one! I have a new love and respect for new moms and moms-to-be. It is such a special and unique time in your life, and I feel so honored to be able to capture it in photos.
Dannea and Steve are about to have a precious baby boy, and I couldn’t be more excited for them! There is something so wonderful about having a boy! LOVE IT!
Spring Mini-Sessions {austin family photographer}
Despite the weather being insanely crazy lately (what’s new?)… Spring time is on it’s way! Which means that our Spring Mini-Sessions are quickly approaching! We will be offering a limited number of 45 minute time slots between the dates of March 13th thru March 27th. We will be offering them at a discounted rate, which means they will fill up quickly, so we encourage you to book your session sooner than later. :)
Spring Mini-Sessions:
$175
45 minute photo session on location
DVD including 15-30 high resolution images
Print Release
For more information, just send me a quick little note: info{at}coati photography{dot}com
Sara + Evelyn {austin family photographer}
There is absolutely nothing sweeter than a new mommy and her precious baby. My sister-in-law has always been beautiful, but there is just something about being a new mom that makes you drop dead gorgeous. Don’t you agree? New moms always have that sweet glow about them, and Sara is no exception. Sara was no doubt meant to be a mom. We got to spend this past weekend with them, and she just radiates happiness! Motherhood obviously suits her well. :)
Check out my beyond adorable niece…
Day 18 {family day}
Ok, I admit… I am a few days behind. Philip has been out of town, and although that is no excuse – it is a lot more difficult to get things done. BUT he is back, and today we had a much needed family day! We spent most of the day enjoying downtown and the Children’s Museum. LOVE my boys!
Day 17 {Bryan, Michelle & Jessie}
Today I met up with Michelle, Bryan, and their adorable pup. What started as a “30 days” photo turned into almost a full shoot, because let’s be honest… these 3 are PRECIOUS, and I just couldn’t help myself!
Day 14 {playground}
Day 14… It’s Caleb again! :)
Not sure how you could be, BUT if you are tired of seeing pictures of my little dude, then you are in luck this week! I have something lined up everyday this week! YAH!!
Happy cloudy Day 14!
Day 12 {Jade}
Meet my very sweet friend, Jade. She and her husband, Jason, are getting ready to have their first baby! I could not be more excited for them. Today, I took photos of the very beginning stages of them preparing the nursery.
Day 11 {Shelby + Phoebe}
Shelby has become one of my dearest friends over the last few months; and her sweet girl, Phoebe, is just the cutest thing EVER! Am I right?
Look at those eyes!!!
Day 9 {happy boy}
I know I said that I wouldn’t post photos of my sweet boy everyday, but can you blame me? This boy is almost always happy… seriously. And today was no exception. Despite the fact that the day came with 5 shots, a finger prick, and Daddy (his most favorite person alive) being gone; this boy was happy as could be. How could you not take pictures of this sweet face every day?
Day 8 {Sydney’s Senior Portraits}
Tonight, I had the pleasure of taking Sydney’s senior portraits! I will make this short and sweet, because let’s be honest… I’m watching The Bachelor. :)
How gorgeous is this girl? She was such a pro!
Loved getting to know you tonight, Sydney! Enjoy your senior year!!!
Day 7 {H & M}
Day 7 was spent with sweet in-laws and going to church. Today was the first time that I had to be called out of service to get my little man… he was so sad! BUT the good news is, some of our precious friends got Caleb a giftcard to H & M for his birthday! This is the most perfect gift for him (ME)!!! H&M has by far THE cutest boy clothing around. So, Caleb and I went on a little adventure and picked out some super adorable clothes for his birthday. Sorry, I forgot to take pictures of what we actually bought, but trust me – they are so cute!
So, as boring as this is… H&M is my picture for Day 7. (Tomorrow’s post will be much more exciting!)
Day 6 {Birthday Party!}
Today was Caleb’s 1st Birthday Party!! We are so very blessed to have this sweet boy in our family. Today also marks exactly one year since we signed our foster license… Who would have thought that exactly a year later we would be throwing a party for a sweet baby boy?? How ridiculously amazing is that?
Day 5 {birthday boy}
I vow to not post photos of my child everyday… however, today is his very first Birthday, and tomorrow is his birthday party… so just be prepared! :)
Tonight, we celebrated with dinner at one of our favorite places in Austin, Chuy’s. Yes, we are such a cliche, but proud of it.
LOVE THIS SWEET 1 YEAR OLD BOY!!!
Day 4 {big boy shoes}
Yesterday, Caleb took his first step… nothing crazy. Just one step.
Today, Caleb took TWO steps! And not just two accidental steps… he took his time to balance and slowly took two very good steps (almost 3).
So, for day 4 I took a picture of his very first pair of big boy shoes! We bought them over Christmas with some money that his Great Grandma gave to him as a gift. He LOVES them!
PS… his 1st Birthday is TOMORROW!!!
Day 3 {sweet friend}
Day 3 was a swap day. My sweet friend, Whitney, and I swapped with each other for the day. She is also participating in 30Days/30Photos, so we decided to take photos of each other for Day 3…
2013 Goals / January Goals
I can not even express to you how much I have thoroughly enjoyed 2012. Last year, when I was planning and writing out my goals for the year, I would have never guessed that my year would have turned out the way that it did. God had bigger/different plans than I had made for myself. Isn’t that usually the way things go? I had big dreams of becoming a full-time wedding photographer, traveling somewhere I had never been with Philip, buying a house, completing 30 Days 30 Photos, etc. None of those things ever happened. You would think that reflecting on that would be quite a downer… but you would be wrong. You see, this year I learned a very valuable lesson. Sometimes you make big plans and have dreams for what your life will look like… when all of the sudden something crazy happens and those dreams immediately change over night.
On January 30th, I was in North Carolina attending the Branches & Light Workshop with some lovely ladies. I learned SO much and was immediately inspired in so many ways. The very next day, I was sitting at the airport waiting to board my flight back home, writing a very long to do list when the phone rang… We had a baby boy on his way to our tiny little home. That night, our lives completely changed. My goals completely changed. My dreams completely changed. Some might say that I gave up what I dreamed of when Caleb entered our lives, but that is the furthest thing from the truth. What I gained was an extremely sweet handsome son, who taught we what is truly important in life. My personal and business goals all changed for the better.
I go into this year, setting goals and dreaming big, but knowing that only God knows what is best for me and my family. My goals will forever be changing and growing… and for that I am thankful.
All of that to say… here are my “goals” for 2013.
30 Days 30 Photos {2013}
Hello, friends!
Alright, so it has been almost 2 years since I officially started Coati Photography… CRAZY! If you are new around here, you have probably never heard of 30 Days/30 Photos. This was something that I made up (inspired by 7in7) to kick-start my business, and to get people interested in my blog. Well, 2 years later, and I’m about to dive right back in. If you remember last year, my 30 days were some-what interrupted. I became “Mama” to the sweetest little man on the planet! This through me for a little bit of a loop, and I never quite finished my 30 days. :(
This year is going to be different… I am challenging myself to stay focused, and FINISH! I have a few other goals in mind, other than just finishing… but that is another post for another day.
As usual, you are all invited to join in!
Here are the rules:
- Starting on Monday, January 14, 2013 you will begin taking at least one picture every day for 30 days.
- You do NOT have to be a professional photographer to join.
- The picture can be of anything, but must be a new photo taken that very day.
- Photo sessions that are paid for by clients do NOT count. This is a challenge to push you. (Why not bless a family or two with some free photos?)
- You must post your photos somewhere for everyone to see… blog, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. This is to take you out of your comfort zone and post things even if they aren’t completely perfect like you would like.
- Use the following hashtag: #30days30photos
So who’s in? If you plan on joining the challenge, just leave a comment below on this blog post and leave a link to where you will be posting your photos. Remember to have FUN!!! :)
Sweet Evelyn Ruth {austin birth photographer}
AHHHH!!! I’m an Aunt… again!!
I received a call early Friday morning from my mother telling me that my brother, Brandon, and his wife, Sara, were headed to the hospital to have their sweet baby girl! They live in Dallas, and I had a photo session scheduled for that morning with another family. So, I went ahead and finished up the family session here in Austin, and then headed straight for the hospital in Dallas. It was such an amazing and beautiful thing to be a part of. Sara already proved what an amazing mother she is, and is going to be. Although things didn’t go the way they had planned, Brandon and Sara have always put their sweet girl first, and I am just so proud of them and the way that they have already made such great sacrifices for their little girl! What an incredibly beautiful thing! I could go on and on, but I will let you see for yourself what an incredible day this was…
