The Z-Farm Kids

Here are more picture from the Farm. It was the first photo shoot where I was able to ride a 4-wheeler, so that was fun! Plus, this family is just great fun to be around.
Our first try of Grant Wood's iconic "American Gothic".Getting closer... Got it!Maybe I'm just feeling artsy today, but this picture has a very Bouguereau look to it. If you have never heard of Bouguereau you should check him out, he had some mad talent!Hannah, the eldest, is super sweet and cheerful... This Family loves to read, they even read together. Please let me know the secret to raising kids who love books!!More of the sisters...
Next comes Jake, who is the strong and silent type...

Of course he found a frog, lucky for me, I am not squeamish of small critters.Sarah is the youngest and is known for her fashion sense and deadpan wit.

Columbus, the pot-belly pig, meandered over for a headshot of his own.Thanks so much for always opening up your beautiful farm for me! I deeply appreciate it you all! I had a great time hanging out, and of course, a big hug for feeding me breakfast!!

Until then...

I gotta love this family, not only are the kids awesome but the parents are not too shabby! It is great to meet people who share the same taste in music, movies, and books (just not the depressing ones Kristen:)! I had a great time and plan on posting a number of pictures from their session. Until then...

Senior: Thomas

Thomas had his Senior portraits taken on the same day as Robert, and has been waiting patiently for me to post his pictures. So yes Thomas, it is true, I did save the best for last!


Thomas is ahead of the game and has been taking dual credit at the local community college while finishing up his Senior year. He is as good a guy as you could ever hope to meet. Ladies, I think he is eligible;).

Thomas, thanks for letting me shoot your Senior Portraits, and for keeping all the locals talking while I took Rob's pics!

More Senior Guys

Robert, otherwise known as; Rob Rob, Handsome Rob, Roberto, and Digga-Digga, holds a special place in my heart (to the left and up a little bit). He and his family are great friends of ours and I was especially happy to take his Senior Pictures. Not only is he a very talented musician, but he also possesses a sharp wit(when using it for good and not evil), and great taste in music, books, and movies (except "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy", whats up with that?). He had to leave early for praise band practice, so we did not have as much time as I would have liked, but we still got some great pictures...

Not only does he play the bass and acoustic guitar but he also rocks the drums for our churches' Youth Group and Worship Service...

A guy and his truck share a special bond (at least in Texas they do)...

Robert's cousin, Thomas, also had his portraits done that day. I will post the rest of his session soon, so check back and leave some comments, who doesn't love (nice) comments!!

West Coast Meets Gulf Coast

Karis had a great gift for her birthday last week, a surprise visit from her good friend from California, Lydia.

I grew up playing a Coleco Vision and "Oregon Trails" on the Commodore 64, so I am still very much amazed by the internet and the enormous changes it has made to our lives. Karis and Lydia are great friends even though they live in two different states and see each other once every blue moon. They stay in touch through all the web has to offer, in addition to the occasional "old school" phone call...Lydia and Karis, thanks so much for letting me be a part of Y'alls visit!!