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Welcome!

Thank you for taking the time to view our work! We hope you love the new blog and HUGE images as much as we do!

I love what I do. Plain and simple. I have the best job and I get to spend time with the most wonderful families. I love patiently waiting for a newborn to become "bendy and floppy," capturing a baby laughing and sitting up- sometimes for the first time, chasing a toddler *everywhere*, helping a senior to become relaxed and model-esque, or dancing in front of a family just to get "the shot." I work hard to personalize each session and to create beautiful artwork for you and your families to enjoy for years to come.

Take a few minutes to scroll through the images on this page and the ones from past sessions. There are 5 posts per page with a list at the bottom. You can also search by category. If you are looking something specific like maternity or newborn you can click on the link to view just those images.

Take a second to say Hi! We'd love to hear from you through the comments section on each post or with the contact tab at the top of the page. Thanks for stopping by. We look forward to meeting you.

Emily

.:So sad to see them go {Flower Mound Children’s Photographer}:.

Hannah and Rebecca (and of course their parents) are going to packing up everything they own and heading south east to the sunny state of Florida in just a few short weeks. I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know these sweet girls from the salon. I cut their hair and their mom’s hair, too… Such well behaved, kind hearted girls. I know they will have so much fun at their new house, and new school in Florida but I sure am sad to see them go. :(

Mom and I thought it was fitting to have some photos made in the bluebonnets before they leave the great state of Texas. :) blog31blog4blog5blog22blog13

You girls were fabulous to work with! Thanks for letting me tag along on our little adventure to the field of bluebonnets!! I wish you guys the best of luck settling into your new home!

Until next time,

Emily

Sarah - Emily, you made my girls look like models!!!! Couldn't be happier with how they turned out, I'm having a hard time deciding which is my favorite! Thanks again for a great experience!April 20, 2009 - 7:07 pm

Becky Lundborg - these are beautiful photos, Sarah and Emily! They turned out so well. This is the best keep sake I can think of to move on with from Texas! You'll have to fly Emily out to Florida to get an awesome beach scene :) The gilrs look beautiful and the photographer is genius!April 20, 2009 - 7:08 pm

.:Beckham-2, Kerrington- 1month {Frisco Children’s and Baby Photographer}:.

After three (maybe even four??) attempts to get these kiddo’s in, we FINALLY got the chance to play. The north Texas wind is about to eat my lunch. Mom and I had some great ideas for an outdoor session and almost had to throw the in towel and move indoors all because of this crazy wind. We did meet and I had a wonderful evening with these sweet kids. Beckham was the funniest 2 year old I’ve photographed in a long time and sweet little Kerrington was so patient to wait her turn. :) blog12blog21

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Thanks you guys for a wonderful evening in beautiful little Frisco, Texas :)

Until next time,

Emily

.:Katie {3rd Generation TWU Graduate}:.

Katie and I met up for a mini-session last Friday (it was VERY mini because HOLY COW it was colllld and the wind was INSANE!! I love that summer is taking it’s time getting here but oh my goodness the wind is messin’ with my bid-ness!). She called me a few weeks ago to bounce an idea off of me… She told me that her mother and grandmother had both graduated from TWU and she was getting ready to graduate this year. She wasn’t ready for the “full” session, yet. But, shared her love of the Red Buds at TWU and also told me how her Mom and Grandma share this love with her. So, as a gift for them, she called me to photograph her first to capture this wonderful time in her life,  and second, to have a piece of art to display the beauty of these beautiful trees.blog2blog1

Thanks Katie for hanging in there with the CRAZY weather and for not totally busting a gut laughing at me when I busted my face, knee, elbows, camera, camera bag, rear walking behind the caution tape. Duh. You were so sweet not to laugh… Maybe you did when you got home. I wouldn’t have blamed you. ;)  Anyway, it was so nice to walk and talk with you and hear your story. I’m excited to see what God has in store for you and your amazing career working with children.

Until next time,

Emily

.:Natural Beauty {Denton Senior Photographer}:.

I love all of the color from Claire’s session… If my clients are having a hard time choosing their clothing, I usually tell them to bring their closet and we’ll pick together. Claire brought some really great colors and I’m having a blast editing her photos.

She is an absolute natural beauty and even though she might have doubted herself (and me- for putting her in some crazy positions, walking down random back streets for the perfect shot, and getting tire yuck on her cute pink dress) she is a complete natural in front on the camera! And, what makes this girl even more beautiful is her sweet personality and kind spirit.blog71blog27blog54blog16blog63blog36

I love my job. I know I say it often but who wouldn’t love hanging out with the coolest people, ever? I could tell right away, when talking to Claire’s mom, that I was going to love the two of them. I enjoyed our evening walking around and learning a little more about those lovely ladies.

Until next time,

Emily

Ally - Claire, you are so stunning!March 31, 2009 - 9:52 pm

Mom - Claire, You are beautiful but still more lovely on the inside!March 31, 2009 - 10:03 pm

Julie Lipp - Claire - these pics are great!! Love the clothes, the jacket, the scarves, everything! You look fabulous!March 31, 2009 - 10:03 pm

Kim Hope - Fantastic pictures of a fantastic Young Lady. You are beautiful, Claire, inside and out!April 1, 2009 - 4:16 am

jenny burdge - I love these pictures! They really really show Claire's elegance! She really is a "Grace Kelly " beauty!! wow!!!! The colors are so vivid and she just looks like a dream... i do love the unusual backdrops.. I think my favorite is her laying down in the grass! Beautiful work! xoxox jenny BurdgeApril 1, 2009 - 6:04 am

Lori Young - WOW!!! Is this my neice????? Claire, these are beautiful. You are beautiful!! I love the tire idea. I can not believe this is you and I can not believe you are a senior.April 1, 2009 - 7:11 am

Linda Strayhorn - These pictures are beautiful. But you had a beautiful subject to work with. She is a wonderful girl.April 1, 2009 - 7:29 am

Avery Q. Wood - Very nice! I like the first one a lot.April 1, 2009 - 7:33 am

Kim - Stunning Claire! You make my heart SMILE!!!!! Love u!!!!April 1, 2009 - 8:14 am

Jeanie Pryor - Such a beautiful young lady and very photogentic!!!April 1, 2009 - 8:15 am

Brenda Powell - These are absolutely beautiful. Of course knowing that Claire is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside is what makes her truly beautiful.April 1, 2009 - 8:25 am

Doug Moody - I knew they were going to be good... just didn't expect to get choked up! Okay... now I'm recovered. Thanks, Emily for a great session! Obviously, we are awed by the results! --Claire's Dad.April 1, 2009 - 9:11 am

Toni - The pictures are terrific. You are such a pretty young lady and lovely person.April 1, 2009 - 9:38 am

Jake - AWESOME! The tire one is cool!!!April 1, 2009 - 10:02 am

Debi Bussell - These are absolutely beautiful. Claire you've grown into such a beautiful young lady and I agree, your kind spirit and personality make you all the more beautiful. May God bless you richly.April 1, 2009 - 10:55 am

Michael Herp - You look beautiful Claire--great pics!April 1, 2009 - 1:13 pm

Sandy Brown - Claire the pictures are beautiful!!! Such a pretty girl inside and out!April 1, 2009 - 3:49 pm

maleah-favorite cuz - CLAIRE YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL. I LOVE THEM. AND LOVE YOU MOST OF ALL.April 1, 2009 - 4:37 pm

Deana Moody - Oh my goodness, these were just amazing. I knew you were naturally beautiful from the inside out, this just proves it. Love you dearApril 1, 2009 - 4:58 pm

Nadine Moody - Claire, oh my goodness! The pictures are awesome, you are just beautiful. I loved all of them, and will be hard pressed to choose one over the other. The photographer is so good. Great job.April 1, 2009 - 6:45 pm

Papa - - The pictures are great. You are one beautiful granddaughter, but of course, you take after me, right? At this moment, you are my favorite! The photographer really captured your real beauty.April 1, 2009 - 6:49 pm

Brenna - Absolutely gorgeous girl!!! And I agree with Jenny - Grace Kelly all the way! Blessings- brennaApril 1, 2009 - 6:58 pm

Jerry Gage - The pictures capture the essence of the beautiful young lady that Claire has grown into.April 1, 2009 - 7:27 pm

zach martin - you look amazing claire!!! Absolutely stunning!!April 1, 2009 - 8:03 pm

India - I LOVE YOU CLAIRE!! lol its so weird were using the same person :) your pics are gorgeous girl!April 1, 2009 - 8:09 pm

Tiphanie Uland - This pictures are great!April 1, 2009 - 8:57 pm

Jodi Briand - Incredible!!! Love the tire picture - what a great idea! You look wonderful Claire - such a dollApril 2, 2009 - 5:02 am

mike Haire - wow... :OApril 2, 2009 - 7:44 am

Candice - Claire!!!!!!!!!! this pictures are amazing!!! You are sooo pretty! I love each one! I want a copy of one! :) I love you bunches! And I am sooooo happy for you!April 2, 2009 - 1:14 pm

Baylee B - I love you the mostest claire bear!!!!! these are amazing! sooo beautiful :)Gosh, who knew my best friend was so darn cute right? :)April 2, 2009 - 1:26 pm

Rita - Awesome pictures Claire!!! You did a beautiful job.... naturally!! The girls loved seeing them and are looking forward to seeing more!!April 2, 2009 - 1:48 pm

Rebecca Wells - Great pictures Claire!!April 2, 2009 - 1:50 pm

Leyna - I LOVE LOVE LOVE these! Claire you are so beautiful!April 2, 2009 - 1:57 pm

Grace Bussell - Claire. you. are. beautiful. I think these captured you well. my favourites are the ones by the fence. :)April 2, 2009 - 2:12 pm

Cheri Herp - Claire, I've known you for about 6 years and have watched you grow from a girl into a beautiful, young woman. Your photographer has captured your natural beauty! The colors are gorgeous and the poses are very flattering! Claire, you are beautiful inside and out!! Thanks for sharing.April 2, 2009 - 3:08 pm

Bethany Wells - Claire, those pictures are cool! Do you have any more?April 2, 2009 - 4:06 pm

Leanna Wells - Sweet pictures claire. You did an awesome job!!!April 2, 2009 - 4:08 pm

Jessica Greanead - Love all the pic's. Especially the one in the tires and by the fence.April 2, 2009 - 4:53 pm

Laura - They look awesome Claire! So glad I could get you two connected!April 2, 2009 - 5:29 pm

Mandi - Claire, you look so gorgeous in these pictures! I love every one of them!April 3, 2009 - 6:10 am

Tanya Seibert - Wow! These are amazing photos! Of course, the model is amazing, too!April 3, 2009 - 10:07 am

Brenda Pedigo - Claire, you have such natural beauty and your inside matches your outside. Stay as sweet as you are. Congrats on graduation. Brenda PedigoApril 3, 2009 - 12:15 pm

Melody M. - GORGEOUS!! Wow; these are amaZING... wowzers. You look like you should be on the cover of a magazine. ;] I especially like the ones by the brick wall. :D Very nice...April 3, 2009 - 2:51 pm

Jodi Greanead - Natural beauty is right- Inside and out!April 4, 2009 - 2:14 pm

Sarah G - oh my goodness claire!! You are soo GORGEOUS!!! I love them all!! My fav is the First, the tires, and the fence! I cant wait for a copy!! :D <3April 4, 2009 - 5:06 pm

aubrey - i LOVE them! you are so pretty :)April 4, 2009 - 8:07 pm

Amanda - I love love love these photos Claire! Especially the one of you laying in the grass! Emily Thurmond is such an awesome photographer!April 4, 2009 - 8:07 pm

Jeanie White - No way to pick out a favorite. Such creative settings and great colors.....Claire you are beautiful!April 5, 2009 - 6:44 pm

Myrla - I love those pictures, they area all so good!! the tire one is super cute and different, i like!April 5, 2009 - 9:35 pm

Isaac Elmore - Awesome pictures Claire! I can't believe you're graduating so soon. I haven't known you long enough! But these are amazing. ;)April 7, 2009 - 6:59 am

Kathy Reynolds - Claire, how beautiful you are!! I remember you from when your family lived in Springdale. Time flew by and you grew up!! I will be looking forward to hearing about all the wonderful things that God has in store for your future. This is an exciting time, enjoy every minute!!April 8, 2009 - 8:50 pm

Katy - Oh my gosh Claire I love these! You are so beautiful! And the colors are amazing.April 8, 2009 - 9:03 pm

Deb Butterfield - Claire, You are beautiful inside and out...These pictures really show your inner grace and beauty!!April 9, 2009 - 4:42 am

Kendall - love the pics!! You're so cute!April 9, 2009 - 7:27 am

Kinzey - You are sooo gorgeous!!! lol I love the one of you in the grass! b.e.a.u.tiful!!!April 9, 2009 - 11:11 am

Becca - Oh my gosh! You look sooo pretty! I really like the first and last one. You have such a pretty eye color. ;DApril 9, 2009 - 1:26 pm

Hanner - holy smokies :) these are amazing!! i adore the colors and your eyes are killer :) i think i love the one in the grass the most but they're just all awesome, love you claire!!! can't wait to graduate with you!!!! party! :DApril 9, 2009 - 4:57 pm

Nathan - Haha, that's my neighbor. Miss you and your family up here, Claire! Great picturesApril 9, 2009 - 9:27 pm

.:Keelyn, 15months {Denton Childrens Photographer}

Can she possibly be ONE already?? Actually, sweet Keelyn turned one in December and mom and I are just now getting these done. Her mom’s pretty darn close to being family (my best bud :)) and it took us a bit to get our stuff together. I’m kinda glad we waited because we had beautifulweather. Definitely wouldn’t have been this pretty out the week of Christmas!

Poor baby took a little cat nap in the car on the way so when it was time to start shooting she was a little apprehensive. (Maybe because of the big black thing in her face??) But, it sure didn’t take her long to warm up and smile like this…blog26blog1-1blog35blog45

Remember the naked baby on the bridge on the top of my old blog?? Yep, she’s a big girl now!

I love you girls!!

Until next time,

Emily

Melissa - Thank you so much! I love them...as usual you did a fabulous job!March 28, 2009 - 9:05 am

Becky Thompson - Keelyn's pictures are adorable! BeckyMarch 30, 2009 - 6:10 am

cyn - these are so cute! I can't believe how big she is already! Love the tutuApril 4, 2009 - 9:38 pm