PINKLE TOES PHOTOGRAPHY: Special ♥ Austin Family Photographer
There’s just something extra special about getting the honor of photographing friends…dear friends. Laura’s eldest was (is?) my eldest’s first love since they met in preschool a couple of years ago. Through that relationship, our own friendship grew into an easy understanding, a love of all things artistic, and sharing in the joys (and challenges) of motherhood.
When my business was just getting off the ground, I found myself very overwhelmed with it all and struggling to enjoy being a mom. I would watch how Laura embraced motherhood with such poise…like it was her extreme honor to be granted such a job (hence, exhibits A & B above – grace under pressure). I used to tease her and call her Supermom and really, it’s true. I don’t think she knows this (well, now she does) but she is my living example of the kind of mom I try to be with my kids: involved, creative, nurturing, and willing to do whatever it takes to encourage her children to thrive. She’s been such a source of support (ie. letting us leave a Brett Dennen concert in the middle of his set because I was hurling in the lovely bar bathrooms thanks to morning sickness) and understanding (ie. following my escape that night, she didn’t laugh once as I sped us to Wendy’s where I proceeded to order and devour two cheeseburgers before she had even gotten 1/2 way through her own). She’s a great listener. She has a knack for keeping things calm. Her family just glows with love and peace and it was my extreme pleasure to get to spend a few hours trying to capture that on camera.
And just like the troubles I had when trying to narrow down the images from their session, I’m finding it difficult not to blog them all right now. So, here ya go–the whole enchilada:
September 24th, 20094:34 am at
Beautiful, truly beautiful. And I’m kind of speachless because my last post was titled “So Special” and was about photographing the family of my kids best friends too… it’s a humbling experience isn’t it?
September 24th, 20094:54 am at
This was so freaking sweet and dreamy and adorable!
September 24th, 20095:52 am at
I don’t even know these people and I was almost in tears watching the slideshow. You are amazing!
September 24th, 20095:56 am at
Michele ~ I’ve been a fan of yours for a some time now. I’ve never left a comment, although I’ve ALWAYS admired your work. I just had to tell you how absolutely breathtaking these photographs are!!! Your message has given me goosebumps that will NOT go away. I’m sure your friend will be honored to hear how you feel about her. You’ve certainly captured her magic here! Thanks for being an inspiration :-)
September 24th, 20096:27 am at
what a beautiful family and lovely session. I’m sure she’s THRILLED!!
September 24th, 20097:31 am at
I love you dear friend…. Thank you. Laura
September 24th, 20098:14 am at
So very, very beautiful-the family and the photos! I would give about anything to have photos like these of my own family! Wish you were closer, Michele! Any chance you will offer the mini-sessions up north sometime?
September 24th, 20099:13 am at
Wow!!! Those were truly amazing! So inspiring to me as a photographer. I wish mine came out at least half as good as these did!!! If you don’t mind me asking, what lense did you use for this particular shoot? I’ve been looking to buy a good lense, but can’t seem to decide. And whatever lense this is, I want to buy it!
You’re amazing! :)
September 24th, 20099:32 am at
Beautiful beautiful images, Michele. The slideshow is just amazing! Such a gorgeous family :-)
September 24th, 200910:25 am at
Oh my word! Love it love it! Completely inspired :)
September 24th, 200910:33 am at
AMAZING!! I love the intimacy you captured with this family!!
September 24th, 200910:39 am at
Michele, your talent, your eye, and your heart is a gift to all who cross your path. You have captured the essence of my daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughters. How lucky and blessed they are that you and your family have come into their lives. Thank you for so beautifully documenting this moment in their lives ~
September 24th, 20091:26 pm at
What great pictures! And, I love their glasses! This looks like a park in Pville where I shoot at often?!? I especially love the very first one in the slideshow…so precious!
September 24th, 20093:29 pm at
Breathtaking! I watched the slide show 3 times and am still crying! Your words to Laura are so sweet and true. Laura has always been an inspiration to me as well. What a beautiful friendship between the kids and the adults. Love it!
September 24th, 20093:32 pm at
Just. Amazing.
September 24th, 20096:04 pm at
Gorgeous..I’m speechless..Amazing images!
September 24th, 20097:00 pm at
Michelle, these are incredible. I especially love the little umbrella. Lovely family, and great captures.
September 24th, 20099:05 pm at
Such a beautiful family – you have captured the very soul of their family. What an exceptional session. Laura you look amazing – the girls are incredible -
September 24th, 20099:51 pm at
Just beautiful!
September 24th, 200910:57 pm at
gorgeous collection Michele!
September 25th, 20092:30 pm at
Wow–every shot is amazing. Great job. I esp like the one of the girls hugging.
September 25th, 20093:11 pm at
I’m so envious of this person!! I would so love to have images of my own family captured like this. Such beauty…
September 25th, 20096:06 pm at
All I can say is WOW…such a beautiful family. Michele – this is truly some of your best work ever. Gorgeous shots and such a touching video.
September 26th, 20092:37 am at
These are fantastic! Processing is just perfect. They look like such a fun, natural family!
September 26th, 20098:16 am at
aww these are beautiful, so soft and beautiful! Love this session, a beautiful family!
September 26th, 20099:48 am at
wow michelle i am in love with this entire session! seems to give me a glimpse of how my family will be in a few years when my girls are older…love love love
September 26th, 20097:21 pm at
Beautiful shoot – love it!
September 26th, 20097:57 pm at
Oh Michelle – they must be so happy. Perfect family session. Looks like you totally captured their bond
September 27th, 200910:12 am at
I LOVE your work!!! Keep on sharing.. you are such a huge inspiration!
September 27th, 200912:49 pm at
oh, michelle. these are just lovely. so moving and perfect. the one of the youngest holding her mother’s face with dad and sister in the background in front of the big barn… ahhhhhhmazing. thank you so much for sharing the whole slideshow! each one was more spectacular than the rest.
September 28th, 20095:42 am at
i can look at your photography all day long (for the rest of my life). These are beautiful, touching, expressive images. Love them all.
October 2nd, 20098:52 am at
WOW!!! This is amazing! You are so talented!!!