http://luzdelalmaphoto.com/blog photographer in Austin, Texas Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:12:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Whew.  Do I say that a lot?  After a busy spring and early summer, I'm shifting gears and taking some time off to enjoy all that summer has to offer.  This break should help shift the balance, too, and I hope to someday find the magic balance that also allows ... http://luzdelalmaphoto.com/blog/?p=265 Just a quick announcement that I'm now affiliated with the big-hearted Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep charity and will be donating my time to local families suffering from tragic infant loss.  If you know anyone that might benefit from the organization's free photography services, please direct them to this website: ... http://luzdelalmaphoto.com/blog/?p=260 Clients often ask for framing resources, so today I'll focus on some of my favorite sources.  For standard sized prints, a great place to buy quality frames, mats, and albums is Exposures.  With an emphasis on quality and archival preservation, this is the place to check.  They even have wall ... http://luzdelalmaphoto.com/blog/?p=230 I have to admit that I get extra excited when I schedule photo sessions for babies between 6-8 months.  Newly upright, and sitting proud and tall, they seem to be so full of expressions and true wonder.  And in all honesty, I'll admit that it is nice that they usually can't crawl ... http://luzdelalmaphoto.com/blog/?p=237 Lots to share here, and I'll start with this recent session. So much fun, and so much variety.  I think this little girl might have allowed me to photograph her all day- she was that cooperative.  And even though it was a dreary, dark day, the window lighting at the studio ... http://luzdelalmaphoto.com/blog/?p=218 Just popping in to mention that I will be doing on-location beach photo sessions over a long weekend in June in the Port Aranasas area.   A long-time client has requested a beach photo session for her family, and since I LOVE beach photos, I'm opening up the offer to other clients. ... http://luzdelalmaphoto.com/blog/?p=189 One of the joys of my new studio space is that now I'll have room to display product samples.  And of every product I offer, I think gallery wrapped canvas prints are the most amazing and tend to make the largest statement.  Wall art.  Meaningful wall art.  Easy wall art. ... http://luzdelalmaphoto.com/blog/?p=186 Just popping in to share a few favorite images.  You might have guessed, I'm aiming to become a more regular blogger! Wish me luck; it's been an unattainable goal so far. Kyla Hobbs-Darilek is a newborn, baby, child, and pregnancy photographer in Austin, Texas. http://luzdelalmaphoto.com/blog/?p=174 I've moved into a larger and better studio this year.  Hooray!  About half of my sessions are on-location, but for the other half, this new space is just perfect.  Best of all, I've just moved a block away from my old spot so finding the new location won't be difficult. ... http://luzdelalmaphoto.com/blog/?p=167 I just love how hats frame a face.  It works so well for photographs, especially of babies and young children.  Here are some favorite hat sources to consider for winter portraits: Knitted pilot caps, handmade by a local mama:: Pilot Caps at Hanna Andersson:: Beanie Designs:: Try a search on Etsy:: Luz del Alma ... http://luzdelalmaphoto.com/blog/?p=162