peacock photography blog

NEW BLOG!!!

2009-09-12T13:06:00.001-05:00

Check it out....bigger, better, cooler, more interesting, unique! and everything else positive I can possibly think to say :)

the new blog

It took a little longer than expected to get it finished, but we're really happy with the result. So let us know what you think!!

ps....don't comment on the background issue...we know about that one :)

still kickin...

2009-09-08T23:15:00.000-05:00

Sorry for the lack of posts lately. Thought we'd be ready to move on by now...but not quite yet.

We've got a TON of stuff coming up, starting in the next few days. Bigger, better, and WAY cooler!

I know many of you are wondering why I haven't blogged about your session yet. They're coming...just working out some technical difficulties right now. But VERY SOON...promise!

So get excited! I know we sure are!!

senior fun shoot: sneak peek

2009-08-28T16:14:00.004-05:00

I know, I know....another sneak peek. But pretty soon will be an OVERLOAD of pics....all on the new blog! SO excited! But for now.....

bonow boys: sneak peek

2009-08-26T11:15:00.000-05:00

This family rocks. I will go into more detail later, but I just have to say that mom and dad are amazing parents raising 4 boys between 5 months and 5 years!! I think that may be some kind of record! Anyway, love this family foot picture...

Paul & Stefanie: Engagement

2009-08-21T09:50:00.008-05:00

Fun couple + engagement shoot = good time.

These two rock. Getting to know them both over the past year has been awesome. I'm blessed by them every time we hang out. And I'm so excited for them to get married in just over two weeks....it will be so fun!

We had some good laughs as you can see in many pictures. They absolutely cracked me up!

We're so happy for you guys!! Can't wait for the big day!

family of misfits: sneak peek

2009-08-19T09:27:00.006-05:00

This shoot definitely goes in the top 5 favorites. They cracked me up...over and over again! I loved hanging out with these misfits :) They were such great sports and although easily distracted (haha), they gave me some great shots for their parents to love!

You crazy people rock! I had a blast!

kellie & gannon: sneak peek

2009-08-16T14:37:00.004-05:00

I'm so glad I finally got to meet this couple! What great, laid-back people. We had a fun shoot in downtown Houston, with AMAZING weather considering the heat lately. What a treat for a breeze for once!

So excited about their upcoming wedding this fall...stay tuned! But for now, here's a peek at their session last week.

more Christmas cards!

2009-08-13T14:56:00.009-05:00

Ok...here are the rest finally. I LOVE some of these this year..so excited about them! The prices will range from $1.20 - $2.60 each (depending on paper, flat vs. folded, and quantity). More details on the sessions and packages coming soon. I'm trying to figure out an easy way to list all the info without confusing y'all. So be looking for that to come soon!

ok, ok...here they are....

And again, these colors can be changed, as can the wording!

sweet haley

2009-08-10T12:00:00.002-05:00

This cute little munchkin rocked the camera during our super short session the other day. I couldn't even believe how many great shots we got with her many different faces! Her mama is one of my good friends AND was my baby's nurse when he was born. So it was really fun getting to take Haley's 1st glamour shots.

Stef & Paul (Part 2): Sneak Peek!

2009-08-06T10:54:00.000-05:00

Another entertaining night with these two...so fun! I was cracking up behind the lens during pretty much every shot as Paul was making some weird face or acting like a goof ball. He definitely had us entertained throughout the evening!

Good times with good friends...my job rocks!

ali & eric: sneak peek

2009-08-03T16:06:00.006-05:00

Congrats you two! We had a BLAST documenting the whole night!

Can't wait to show off the rest!

the Iveys: family session

2009-07-31T09:18:00.007-05:00

I've had the pleasure of photographing these beautiful kids a year ago, Mom a few months ago, and now the whole family! And they are so easy-going and patient with me as we dodged the bright sun that morning and waited on clouds. Thanks for humoring me!

Watch out Mom & Dad....these kids are ALL going to be heart-breakers!!

Christmas already???

2009-07-29T08:16:00.018-05:00

Yep. Since Hobby Lobby has their trees out already, I thought I should get a jump on it also. Actually, I think it's ridiculously early to see Christmas decorations...but it's never too early to plan for your Christmas photos!

I have a REALLY cute line of cards I'm so excited to debut. This is just one line I'll provide....but I just can't get over how fun they are! They come in 5x7 flat or folded. I'm showing the flat versions here, but the folded aren't too different. Email me if you're interested in seeing the folded version of any card.

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

#7

#8

More info to come on booking Christmas sessions (pricing, dates, locations, etc)....as well as a few more cards to look at!!

beachin' it...

2009-07-27T10:58:00.007-05:00

We've been playin' hookey...

Not a bad way to spend a long weekend with good friends and limited internet (the internet by choice....and it was a good one!)

Stef & Paul: Sneak Peek

2009-07-23T18:39:00.007-05:00

I love this couple. We had some good times in the rain last night....but more to come next week when we head to downtown for more photos (hopefully without rain this time! Here's a peek of some fun stuff we got last night....

more child models!

2009-07-20T23:33:00.016-05:00

These kids are just too cute. To say this shoot didn't go as planned is an understatement, but we got some REALLY cute shots that I personally LOVE! And these kids have got some seriously great genes going on!

Kristin & James: Wedding

2009-07-16T22:14:00.052-05:00

I shot this great wedding in San Antonio back in June. Boy did they have some fun color! I LOVED that!

I had such a great time getting to know Kristin and James during their engagement session, but I REALLY got to know both of them even more on their wedding day. It was one of the sweetest, most heart-felt weddings I've ever been to. You could totally see how much they are in love.

Both bride and groom planned several surprises throughout the night for one another, and it was so great to see the look on the other one's face each time another fun treat was revealed. Such a thoughtful, awesome couple. LOVED being a part of it!

new logo...

2009-07-15T23:52:00.001-05:00

If you haven't noticed already, we have a new logo....

It has several variations, but this is basically what it will be looking like from now on. Now for some wedding pics to show off!

M.I.A.

2009-07-13T14:52:00.005-05:00

I've been hiding out....

A week of this view of hummingbirds on our porch with mountains in the background....awesome. But now back to the real world! Be prepared for a major photo overload coming up. Haha...I keep saying that. But I swear....it's coming! And soon we'll reveal some other cool things going on!!

Happy 4th of July!

2009-07-04T23:00:00.000-05:00

new stuff is coming.....

2009-06-30T23:49:00.006-05:00

Just so many exciting things to be announced soon!! I can hardly keep it in any longer! I've been working with an awesome company on some stuff that is really cool and I am DYING to show it off....but we must be patient!

But just to give all five of you who read this regularly something to see (as regularly as I actually post....something else that will be totally different soon)....but anyway, here's a cute little girl I had to show off...

Doesn't she look just like a mini Christina Ricci??!! Such a beautiful little girl!

he may be only 2....

2009-06-26T09:43:00.007-05:00

but Ryder is quite the little stud...watch out!

even after a collision between his head & a payphone, I couldn't resist his cuteness...

one year later....

2009-06-24T22:47:00.006-05:00

...and even cuter!

last year...

this year...

I LOVE that I've had a bunch of returning clients recently....so fun to see the kids growing! And this little guy is such a stud. I just want to pinch those awesome cheeks every time I look at him. What a handsome little boy!

Annika & Travis

2009-06-22T09:06:00.005-05:00

Somehow we keep meeting ridiculously laid-back brides (and grooms). It has been awesome and we are so thankful for that. These two are no exception. Even the mother of the bride was relaxed the whole time. I couldn't believe it! We really just enjoyed hanging out with them all before the wedding and even during the reception. What a great family to spend a day with.

There are a TON of pics. But we just couldn't leave anything out...

Congrats Annika and Travis! So happy for you guys!

water baby

2009-06-19T11:34:00.004-05:00

can't get enough of this kid...

pure joy...for both of us

kristin & james : wedding

2009-06-15T23:23:00.008-05:00

Awesome colors + attention to detail + incredibly sincere, sweet couple = really cool wedding!
And I'm so honored I was asked to document it for them!

The rest of the photos of this awesome night will be coming in a few weeks, but until then....

the new and improved.....

2009-06-12T18:40:00.005-05:00

Well, the new sites (yes, 2 of them!) are FINALLY up! Go over and check them out......

www.peacock-photography.com

We still need to fix a few duplicate pics, update the schedule, and add songs to the wedding site....but I'd say it's about 95% finished!

We'd LOVE feedback of any sort. So please feel free to leave a comment....if only just to make us feel like all the time spent working on the site was worth it :)

Hope everyone has a great weekend! Even more new stuff coming soon.....woohoo!

why a lot of color is awesome in weddings....

2009-06-08T21:42:00.003-05:00

so pretty!

sweet sisters

2009-06-05T09:34:00.005-05:00

I loved meeting these cute girls the other day. They were such a joy to hang out with. And Emma is a great big sister!

beautiful Charlotte...

love these funny faces!

What sweet girls with cute personalities....watch out Dad!

james & kristin: engagement session

2009-06-01T12:46:00.004-05:00

Fun couple. Fun location. Fun evening.....what more could you ask for?

Oh wait.....a celebrity sighting could make it that much cooler. And guess what.......we totally saw David Caruso (Horatio from CSI:Miami)! Well, I saw him....and everyone else saw the back of the car he was in....but whatever, it was fun.

this may be my favorite!

And I'm super excited about James and Kristin's wedding this weekend!! Woo hoo!!

summer rocks!

2009-05-28T11:43:00.004-05:00

This is my favorite time of year for several reasons....

1) yummy crawfish!

2) it's ok to walk around in limited clothing (well, if you're under the age of 2 at least)
3) I LOVE watersports!!

3b) although I hated this as a child.....
4) nothing beats a summer rain storm!

If only it didn't get SO DANG HOT in Texas!

Memorial Weekend

2009-05-27T08:32:00.007-05:00

Sorry for the lack in posting!

A nice, long weekend off from any type of work was the cause of that. But now it's back to reality and cranking out some great photos! Stay tuned...

couldn't help myself....

2009-05-21T15:11:00.006-05:00

I just HAD to share a couple of these from a recent wedding. It was such a fun day, and we've got TONS more to come in a few weeks (so backed up right now!). But I couldn't wait any longer to share just a few....

Can't wait to share more soon!

harris family

2009-05-20T00:46:00.000-05:00

This fun family was an entertaining shoot for me! First of all, they weren't scared of the peacocks at the park (the ones that terrify me....funny, I know). So they were chasing them around and getting close enough to touch their feathers....it was nuts. I know I shouldn't be afraid of peacocks (of all animals) but I totally am!

Anyway, we had a great time exploring the park and later hanging out at their house. As with most kids, some of the best shots (most natural) were taken in their own backyard. And what a cool backyard they had! Here are some of my favorite shots....

trip to D.C.

2009-05-18T00:02:00.008-05:00

I spent a few days in D.C. last week while my husband was there for work. Even though I've been there several times and taken tons of pictures in the past, I still got out to see some of the sites again. And I took a few pictures during one of my walks. It really is a cool city.

little sam

2009-05-14T12:16:00.001-05:00

I can't get over this kid. I mean, check out this hair!!

It was so much fun hanging out with Sam and his dad a few weeks ago. Such a laid-back shoot...I loved it! This was my second time photographing him. The last time was a year ago. Check it out HERE.

And I absolutely LOVE the pics this year.

He's growing up to be quite a fun, and sweet little boy....must have some great parenting at home :)

moms rock!

2009-05-10T00:27:00.014-05:00

In honor of all the great moms out there, we want to give away a special package. Tell us your favorite thing about your mom. It can be funny, sentimental, serious....or just any great memory of her that you have. Send emails to cyndea@peacock-photography.com

The giveaway includes:
-a full session of any kind
-$100 print credit

***location can be anywhere in the Central, South, or Coastal Texas regions

Deadline is Tuesday, May 12 at midnight!

***must be used by June 30, 2009

little nathan!

2009-05-07T01:03:00.010-05:00

Another post of Cyndea's photos! And what a cute little guy this is...

Gotta love this cute face!

Can't wait to show off more of Cyndea's work soon!!

the academy awards...

2009-05-03T13:03:00.004-05:00

....middle school style

We spent our Friday night with the middle school kids at our church. Every year they have their own Academy Awards night where they receive prizes for the videos each different group makes. They all come dressed up....and some are really decked out! So I helped document the fun night and got some good laughs from all the leaders in their formal attire.

Good times.

senior shoot: kaylyn

2009-04-30T14:53:00.008-05:00

I loved getting to know Kaylyn during this shoot a few weeks ago. She's way cool and is a wealth of information on all the cool restaurants in Austin. We loooove local joints, and now we've got a huge list of new places to try out....very excited!

And I loved some of the new places we tried out....good "Austin" feel! Check out the slideshow....

texas

2009-04-26T22:22:00.005-05:00

Yes, we're WAY behind on the posting right now. But here are a few of my favorites from a recent project for a client. They are doing a Texas/Austin theme in their newly remodeled office and are buying some prints to frame. Such a fun project going all over to find the different things they were looking for.

this is actually an older photo....but perfect for this project

Gotta love Texas!

stehle & reid

2009-04-16T08:54:00.005-05:00

These two adorable kids were such a blast to hang out with. Stehle was very into the camera, and Reid definitely wasn't shy either.

I think Stehle's awesome Easter outfit (with the cool, teal skirt) was my favorite! Seeing her playing in that saltwater while dressed up just made me laugh. She was such a ham, and made it really fun (and funny). By the way, they get their awesome skin from their mama....I would kill for that coloring!

What gorgeous babies!!

easter weekend at the beach

2009-04-13T15:19:00.011-05:00

A few highlights of a fun weekend at the coast. We spent Easter relaxing with the fam...and having a little fun as well. We also squeezed in a fun shoot (but it will take a few more days to get those up here).

our awesome orange tree...you can't buy this kind of quality in the stores...seriously, they are amazing.

going hunting....

checking out his stash...

Sunday started out gloomy and dark, but as soon as we walked out of church, the bright sun made for a glorious day! What a way to spend Easter....awesome sermon and a beautiful, sunny day!!

hunter & blake...

2009-04-11T10:51:00.012-05:00

Such good times with these little guys! The best part was hearing Hunter humming the theme song to Star Wars the entire time we were there. I think I had it stuck in my head for the next 2 days :)

typical life for a mom, I love it!

I love capturing real life

Blake is really into sticking out his tongue

I just love little boys!

harton & jackson

2009-04-07T09:37:00.008-05:00

Cyndea and I did another joint session with these little cuties the other day. We've actually known Mom since we were this age, so it's cool to still be friends and get to raise our kids together now.

I took some pictures when Harton was only 6 or 7 weeks old, and now she's just over a year! So crazy how times flies. We loved getting to spend time with them and see the cute relationship between Jackson and his little sister. It's just precious. Hopefully someday Cyndea and I will have little sisters for our boys!

So fun seeing them grow up!

woohoo x 2!!

2009-04-03T12:23:00.007-05:00

Today is a great day! Not only did I get my new camera...but I was also featured on an AWESOME blog!! The Big Mama blog is pretty big-time now, and I almost fell out of my chair when I saw her shout out to Peacock Photography! It's under the "Daily Links" tab if you read her blog regularly. Check it out:

BigMama

Now I'm going to finish the load of stuff I have on my plate for today and tomorrow, and hopefully get to start using my new camera on Sunday....if I can even wait that long!!

baby h...

2009-04-01T20:34:00.014-05:00

...will be here before we know it!

This is my cute friend, April, who is due in less than 4 weeks. And she's got one of the biggest bellies I've EVER seen! Being the tiny girl that she is, I'm not sure how she can even stand up straight with that thing :) I don't think she gained a single pound anywhere else....she looks great!

When I had my baby over a year ago, April stayed after her shift was over just so she could be Travis' nurse when he was born :) It was cool having her there and knowing T was in good hands.

And now she's going to be the Mama, and I can't wait to meet her little girl!

summer is coming....

2009-03-24T23:45:00.005-05:00

what better way to spend an awesome spring day....

These Wrangler diaper covers were a gift from a friend....how funny are they?!

leslie

2009-03-19T15:04:00.011-05:00

I met this awesome mom through her sister (one of my friends) about a year and a half ago. And when I was first trying to get my business off the ground, she was a HUGE help just by spreading the word with some of her friends.

These are her adorable kids I photographed last May.

I still have new people come to me for pictures and I find out they heard about me through Leslie. She's awesome!

So I was more than happy to take some pictures for her new business (she is a dietitian). And I wish her website was up now so I could link to it here...but hopefully I can do that soon!

coolest. dress. ever.

2009-03-16T21:49:00.011-05:00

This is Emily. She has the coolest dress I've ever seen (and the pictures I've posted really don't even do it justice). I just wish I could show pictures from her actual wedding day. The reception had the coolest ambiance!

Taking pictures after the fact (which I LOVE to do since brides aren't worrying about their dresses....as much) was a blast. And I think I'm going to hire her mom to come to all my bridal shoots just for the laughs. She was cracking me up. Well, they both were really.

I love that about my job. I love the people. I love the laughing. And I love being able to get home and download all the hundreds of pictures, and then go through the past couple hours all over again. I love that part!

Even just sitting on the steps of the church.....gorgeous!

gifts!

2009-03-11T23:19:00.007-05:00

I've had several people buy gift certificates this past week for Mother's Day and birthday presents. So I thought I would remind people of this fun thing I offer. Sorry for the old pic....

So keep these in mind for upcoming holidays and birthdays!

mimi

2009-03-07T10:29:00.011-06:00

This fun senior shoot was a combined effort between Cyndea and me. We had a great time with this beautiful girl! And her hair....I can't even begin to tell you how much I envy her awesome hair. It is probably the healthiest, shiniest, prettiest hair I've ever seen!

We're really excited for this next step in your life. Fun times ahead!

m&m get hitched!

2009-03-01T12:30:00.008-06:00

What a fun wedding and fun couple. And I absolutely LOVED getting to be a part of it!

I love this picture

such a stunning bride!

this one cracks me up...

Between the bride & groom and all the guests, there was a ton of fun dancing!

I'm so happy for you guys and will miss y'all in Canada!! Thankfully, I know we'll get y'all back some day :)

canvas prints

2009-02-21T16:14:00.007-06:00

If you're thinking about ordering large prints for your wall, consider getting a canvas. It's a great way to show off some pictures with a cool, clean look. I had this one done for my husband (and myself) for Valentine's Day....and just had to show it off.

The picture was taken at our wedding, so I can't take credit for that. And if I had our photographer's new site, I'd link it.....she did an awesome job! I love this picture so much that it's also the cover to our wedding album. By the way, this picture is supposed to be a blurry. But normal photographs look very sharp.

Anyway, just wanted y'all to see how cool canvases can be!

mr. & mrs. howeth

2009-02-16T17:35:00.005-06:00

What a fun, funny, entertaining, crazy wedding it was. And I'm so glad I got to be there not only as a friend, but as their photographer.

Someday, when I catch up on all the work hitting me at once, I will post more!

brides...

2009-02-12T01:18:00.003-06:00

love them!

More to come of this gorgeous girl and gorgeous dress!

one year!

2009-02-08T16:21:00.007-06:00

My baby turned one recently, and of course I had to document it all. But I'll only post a few.

Here are a couple from his actual birthday...

And some favorites from his birthday party...

I can't believe how old my baby is!

I love this little guy.

Easter Seals

2009-02-02T16:58:00.022-06:00

We've been asked to participate in the silent auction at an upcoming fundraiser for the Easter Seals Central Texas. They provide services for the families of children and adults with disabilities. It's pretty cool, check it out....

Easter Seals Central Texas

We will be donating a session & print package. So go buy a ticket for the fun event and bid on some stuff at the auction!!

extended vacation

2009-01-30T10:41:00.006-06:00

Having a few shoots rescheduled due to weather has been one of the best things that could have happened. I was almost disappointed to put them off, but have REALLY enjoyed the down time. I have actually had a couple nights where I literally did nothing. I completely vegged out and didn't touch my laptop. It was beautiful. As much as I love what I get to do every day, it's always nice to take breaks. And go on random last minute trips like this...

my boys...

Just soaking it in!

ashley & adam

2009-01-26T10:13:00.009-06:00

I had a great time with these two the other day. One of the reasons I love doing engagement pictures because it's so much fun watch the couple interact (especially when they don't realize I'm watching them).

I love this one

I love that they were so willing to do whatever and made the shoot entertaining (lots of funny pictures I haven't included on here, but were pretty hilarious).

this is one of my favorites...Ashley is beautiful!

I'm so happy for you guys....and can't wait for the big day!

love this job!

2009-01-21T15:29:00.005-06:00

because of fun people like this...

can't wait to share the rest!

here she goes...

2009-01-19T11:03:00.010-06:00

These were taken a while back, but we're just now getting around to posting them. What a great shoot, if I say so myself. Of course the subjects were pretty great too :)

Cyndea did an awesome job with these, and I can't wait to post more of her stuff soon!

costa rica

2009-01-15T08:58:00.009-06:00

Just a "few" pictures from an unbelievably cool trip we took over Christmas. It was a really nice break from reality, and so fun to get to capture the beauty of Costa Rica. I also got to test out my new (and now favorite) lens.

taken by Cyndea

With so much of Costa Rica that we still didn't even get to see, I know we'll being going back sometime in the future!

a new addition...

2009-01-12T16:19:00.004-06:00

With continual growth over the past few months, Peacock Photography is now expanding with the addition of our newest photographer.

Meet Cyndea:

Mother to Gage, Wife to Shane, and Sister to ME!

We're really excited for the future of Peacock Photography and all that this expansion will bring. Stay tuned for some work by Cyndea coming soon!

studio shoot

2009-01-06T22:30:00.020-06:00

I had a lot of fun with this shoot the other day. I was asked to recreate a picture from years ago, with the kids now "all grown up". It was definitely a learning experience for me with such a different environment, but I think pretty successful.

...and definitely entertaining! He's one of my favorites...

Such a cute family!

for now.....

2009-01-02T12:56:00.015-06:00

After weeks of agonizing technical difficulties (well maybe not agonizing, but frustrating)....I've decided to put the new blog on hold. This temporary look will have to do for now until I can find the time to deal with the problems I've been having.

And for a little update on what's been going on, this is what I've been enjoying recently.....

....and can't wait to share more!

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-25T22:29:00.003-06:00

I hope everyone had a great Christmas and enjoyed time with family and friends!

I am so thankful for some "time off" this past week and the next 10 days. What a great way to end the year! I will be traveling with family and M.I.A. until sometime in 2009 :) Not really, just for about 2 weeks.

But there are lots of new updates coming when I get back, and several fun bridal shoots. As well as an updated blog!! By the way, sorry for the mess and the random words in Spanish you might see. It will be fixed soon, I hope.

Until then........peace out and have a Happy New Year!

the sampsons

2008-12-18T15:43:00.007-06:00

Well, this one takes the cake. I definitely laughed more taking these pictures than any other time. This cute family is my sister, brother-in-law, and little nephew. And they are awesome. Besides my husband, no one in the world can make me laugh at really dumb things like Cyndea. And I mean REALLY dumb.

I love how tiny Gage looks...what a cute little guy!

The tongue cracks me up...

one of my favorites...

Dea and Shane are some of the greatest people I know and such servants for the Lord. I am so blessed to have them as family.

south texas

2008-12-15T17:28:00.007-06:00

One of my favorite things about being out in the country is this......

...and random old structures like this...

...and nights like this...

...and nephews dressed in camo like this...

Isn't God's amazing creation just breathtaking?

And I love being able to capture it on camera. Almost as great as the real thing......almost.

katie & jake

2008-12-10T21:25:00.011-06:00

This is my oldest friend, Katie, and her fiance, Jake. And when I say "oldest friend", I literally mean the first friend I have any memory of. Our parents were even friends in college, so we were destined to be friends. Even after 2 1/2 years of marriage, I still haven't spent as much time with my husband as I did growing up with Katie (or "Katlin" as only a few of us call her).

I can't even go into how special she is to me. I don't think I have enough room on here, and words would never do our friendship justice. Jake....you better take good care of her....or I'll come after you!

this one just cracks me up for some reason...maybe it's Jake's expression...

Katie looks gorgeous here!!

PG-13.....haha

one of my favorites

random, but very cool

I'm so happy for you guys and all that is just beginning in a few weeks! And I can't wait for the festivities to begin!! Oh yeah, and you know who's going to be visiting y'all in Scotland. Better not stay there too long....we will miss you guys!

gift ideas!

2008-12-08T08:17:00.006-06:00

Gift certificates are ready and waiting! What a perfect gift for a friend or family member. It's even a great idea to add to your own Christmas list!

They can be purchased in any dollar amount or given as whole session or package. Endless possiblities! Just shoot me an email with your requests: info@peacock-photography.com.

Thank you Jennifer for getting me going on this!

Andy & L'erin

2008-12-07T23:05:00.007-06:00

I know Andy from TBarM, a camp where I used to work back in the day. I also went on a mission trip with both of them to Iquitos, Peru....where I got to know L'erin. As you can see in the pictures, they're not only a good-looking couple, but they have contagious smiles and are the kind of people you really want to hang out with. And though my time with them was short that afternoon, I still had a blast. And I'm glad they could laugh with me when I made dumb comments or told them to do things that didn't really make sense. Good friends.

I just wish I could see you guys more often!

Barbie and Ken

2008-12-04T00:58:00.006-06:00

I mean, Sarah and Ben. Just kidding....Barbie is a blonde! But it was Sarah's nickname in high school (at least to some friends).

These are some good friends of mine that are super photogenic. Sarah is one of those people you want to hate because she's so cute and stylish ALL THE TIME, but you can't help but love because she's just a really cool girl with a great heart. And I LOVE her new hair color!!

Ben's not too bad either :)

AND Kingston is the brother to one of my great danes....so this little family is extra special to us!

I mean seriously, look at the size of this dog....gotta love Great Danes!

Kingston actually kinda looks like a normal-sized dog here.

What a cute family! Can't wait to see what their kids look like some day!

maverick

2008-12-01T20:20:00.006-06:00

This is Maverick, one of my favorite dogs ever. He is an 8 month-old German Shepherd with some pretty cool owners. I only say that because I have to (they may be our next door neighbors someday).....just kidding. They WILL be our next door neighbors....I'm sure of it!

He might just be the best-looking dog I've ever seen...

And the most photogenic.

Thanks, Efren, for being a good sport for Cyndi.....and for me. And you're welcome for not posting your "GQ" pictures :)

The Heckmans

2008-11-26T22:30:00.001-06:00

What a sweet family! You can already tell little Leah is going to be just as beautiful as her mom!

Mom and Dad are part of a bible study group with several of the families I've gotten to meet over the past few months. And I'm so thankful for all the referrals within that group. I've gotten to meet some really great families.

Thanks for letting for letting me hang out with y'all and get some toddler advice!

Sherri & Seth

2008-11-23T23:24:00.010-06:00

These cute kids are Sherri and Seth. They are only 15 months apart, and look like they could be twins. Their daddy and my husband go way back, so it was fun getting to meet them finally.

The poor things were such troopers after missing their afternoon nap. At one point Seth just laid down on the floor because he was so tired. We definitely pushed them to the limits for some good shots, but it was worth it in the end!

This last picture is great of mom....must be where the good looks come from!

cameron

2008-11-19T09:09:00.006-06:00

This was my second shoot with this little guy. I met him for the first time when he was only 12 days old. Now he's 6 months and still as cute as can be.

I saved a bunch of the good pictures for mom. I didn't want to spoil the Christmas card they are sending out. But I couldn't resist just a few...

What a happy baby!

a new direction?

2008-11-16T23:38:00.010-06:00

Will Peacock Photography be moving in a new direction in the near future? Well, we'll see about that. But for now I'm just enjoying seeing it continually evolve every day.

Here are just a few shots from a recent wedding I did with a photographer friend in Dallas. What a gorgeous wedding.....and couple!

I'm am thankful for the opportunity (and encouragement) to try something I didn't think I'd ever enjoy. I guess you can't say you don't like something until you actually try it.

Thanks Emily and Greg for letting me share in your big day!

blue-eyed cutie

2008-11-11T14:21:00.010-06:00

This is Gage. He's ridiculously cute and he has the biggest smile I've ever seen. I love it!

Don't you just want to pinch those cheeks!

Back in the swing of things...

2008-11-05T16:24:00.012-06:00

After a two week hiatus, I'm back to posting again...

This awesome couple was such a joy to work with. I love their fun personalities, and you can see it in a few of my favorite shots.

Matt stole this rake from the the landscapers...
Austin Gothic

they totally look like models....I love it!

I love this one...

This last one is especially funny to me because of the fact that my baby is hidden in the picture! He was at the shoot (along with another friend of ours) and Matt and Monica were so distracted by him. Every 10 minutes I would have to say, "ok guys...put Travis down"...then again later...."you can't have a baby in your engagement pictures". But they insisted on hiding him in this one. And you can't tell at all!

M&M....you guys are awesome and I'm so excited for y'all! Thanks for letting me be a part it!

m&m

2008-10-24T11:26:00.003-05:00

Coming soon....fun engagement pictures of a really fun couple!

dr. garcia

2008-10-22T11:18:00.003-05:00

I've always hated going to the dentist....much more than going to the doctor. But this is one dentist I can't help but like (really because she's such a great friend). And she's given me a ridiculous amount of business and referrals in the past few months. Most of the work I've done for her office has been somewhat boring to post on here, but I had to put this up because she's been such a great asset to my growing business, and she's just so pretty! And no, this is not airbrushed....her skin is this amazing.

I know my lack of posting regularly is getting somewhat sad, but I'm WAY behind with editing from a much-needed break to take care of some business stuff (and I still haven't finished!). But more pictures are coming very soon!

Check back for some fun engagement pictures from one of the most entertaining shoots I've ever had. What a fun couple!

stunning bride

2008-10-16T11:25:00.007-05:00

This is Kim. She's beautiful. The End.

Just kidding. But she is gorgeous. And she's so much fun to hang out with! I loved getting to spend time with an old friend, and I LOVED how much she made me laugh. I laughed more that day than with anyone else I've ever photographed. She just cracks me up. And when two people are both on the verge of laughing and know that the other person is thinking the same thing.....it makes it very hard not to bust out laughing every second.

I especially love this one...

Another fun shoot with more great pictures than I know what to do with!

Fall is here!

2008-10-15T12:42:00.003-05:00

Just taking a little break from editing to post a cute picture...

tiny dancer

2008-10-13T14:21:00.009-05:00

This little ballerina is Samantha. She's unbelievably graceful for a 12 year-old. And she's quite athletic! I think I probably had her do somewhere between 30 and 40 jumps, trying to capture the perfect moment in the air. And she still wasn't tired after all of it!

She's very serious about her ballet, and I know she'll go far with it.

I love seeing the shadow behind her on the wall....very cool.

This is definitely my favorite...

She's such a pretty little girl. Her parents are going to have to scare off a lot of boys as she's growing into a beautiful young lady!

Little cuties

2008-10-05T12:10:00.011-05:00

What an entertaining shoot this was for me! These little cuties were anything but excited to be photographed. But they sure are cute. Eventually I got them to warm up to the idea enough to get some good shots.

I love the ones of Hutch jumping on the bed...

And this is a favorite....

And this makes me want a little sister for Travis some day!

M.C.

2008-10-01T16:58:00.007-05:00

This is Mary Clare, my beautiful little cousin....who is not so little anymore. I still picture her as a toddler, and now she's going off to college next year. It completely weirds me out that she even driving!

We were a little rushed for time so we didn't get much variety in the pictures. But hopefully we will be able to do some more soon...

I can't get over how mature she is now. She is such a cute girl and is becoming a gorgeous woman!!

Never too late...

2008-09-23T22:54:00.016-05:00

....to have your bridal portraits taken.

This is my good friend, Steph. She is one of the most beautiful people I know inside and out.

This next one is my absolute favorite.........stunning!

What a blessing it is to spend quality time with a close friend and be able to call it "work".

About to walk down the aisle....

2008-09-15T09:30:00.012-05:00

Oh my gosh....I just love this couple. Amanda just might be the most photogenic girl I've ever met. And well, Trent's not too bad either :) He was quite a good sport the whole time. I know this isn't any guy's favorite thing to do, but he was a trooper.

I was originally supposed to take these pictures over a month ago. I've never had to reschedule on anyone so many times! But it was worth the wait...they are so adorable! And I really just loved hanging out and getting to know them even better. What great people!

Melissa

2008-09-08T16:28:00.009-05:00

Another fun bride to work with...what a blessing! We all know how brides can be before their weddings when they are completely stressed out. That's why I love doing bridal portraits afterward...much more fun. And not having to worry about the dress getting dirty sure made it easier.

Melissa was quite a funny girl. She had me cracking up several times throughout the shoot. I'm just glad the scary peacocks at this place never actually "got" us....even though they tried.

Announcing Babies!

2008-09-03T22:00:00.004-05:00

In addition to Christmas cards, we are now offering baby announcements. These are so cute I can hardly stand it! It almost makes me want to have another baby right now....just kidding. But seriously, they are just precious.

Hopefully we will be adding more in the near future. For pricing and more information, visit the website.......
www.peacock-photography.com

Natural Beauty: Part 2

2008-08-29T12:21:00.009-05:00

Finally....here are the rest of Abby's bridal pictures. And all I can say is....wow!

What a beautiful bride!!

Natural Beauty PREVIEW

2008-08-21T02:08:00.000-05:00

This was my first experience with a bride....and my favorite so far. I only took 840 pictures. There are so many I love already, and I haven't even made it through them all yet.

Here is a little preview of the absolutely beautiful bride I got to photograph.

What a naturally beautiful girl!

Double Trouble

2008-08-18T01:08:00.024-05:00

My good friend asked me to take some pictures of her sweet little twin girls that are about to turn one. She wanted to capture this stage of their lives as they are growing up so incredibly fast.

What a fun shoot this has been for me. I love these little girls. Kate is so full of personality at such a young age....she had me cracking up the whole time. And Julia is just a really special little girl. She was born with hydrocephalus (water on the brain) and has been through more than any one year old should ever have to experience. But wow...talk about one tough little girl! I even caught a smile from her, which absolutely made my day.

Chrismas Cards are Here!

2008-08-10T12:07:00.003-05:00

Get excited....these are pretty cute!

Here is a preview of just a few of my favorites. The full collection will be posted later here and on the website.

A full price list to come, but feel free to email a request for prices in the meantime....
orders@peacock-photography.com

Start getting ready NOW for the Holidays!

2008-08-06T23:39:00.001-05:00

Yes...it's getting close to that time of year again. Well, not really....but it's time to start thinking about Christmas pictures at least.

From Sept. 15th -Nov. 15th I will be booking Christmas photo sessions. Basically, it is a half session, for half the price (only $75). A great addition to this special is the bulk prints (100 prints for $75).

For a total of $150, you can get a 30 minute session and 100 prints of one picture! It is perfect for Christmas cards. Don't wait to book your session...spots fill up very fast!

But wait....that's not all. You can ALSO get your Christmas cards through Peacock Photography! A preview of those will be coming up soon. In the meantime you can go to the website and see a few in the "Christmas cards" gallery....www.peacock-photography.com

Keep checking back in for more updates.....there will be lots of new things to share in the upcoming weeks!

Sarita Mae

2008-08-04T11:22:00.012-05:00

What a precious baby. She was so fun to photograph the other day. I love taking newborn pictures, and then getting to hang out with the parents. Since I'm somewhat new to the whole parenting thing, it's great to be able to spend time with other new parents.

What a fun family....I just don't get to see them enough!

Brandenburgers

2008-07-30T22:22:00.020-05:00

I got to take some pictures of one of my favorite families the other day. We had a great time, but got hit with some pretty heavy rain right in the middle of the shoot. Thankfully, this is probably the most laid-back group of people I know. And we even kept taking pictures when the rain let up! Good times with good friends.

Travis

2008-07-08T21:44:00.000-05:00

During my break from shoots I’ve been trying to catch up on business stuff and life in general. But I wanted to take some pictures of Travis just for fun. He’s such a great subject. Always so happy!

I could take pictures of him all day long!

Gage

2008-06-22T21:44:00.000-05:00

I took some more pictures of my nephew, Gage, at two weeks old.