Keller family photography - See how they've grown! {Keller Children Photography}

I have had the pleasure of photographing these two Keller kids since they were a baby and a toddler...so hard to believe they are now 5 and 9! The little boy is not so little anymore...he's got braces and has lost all his baby faced features...Mom and I both got a little sad ruminating over that, he's such a young gentleman too and always has been great to photograph. Little Sis has hair to die for...she has got that gorgeous curly hair that the rest of us wish we had and drool over...but I hear from Mom its not too much fun to brush out. Ah well, beauty always has a price!

We were trying out a new photography location in a gorgeous neighborhood in Southlake. It had some cool features like this huge fallen tree perfect for posing, a nature made "teepee" of fallen branches and for fun, a great wood swing. Fall is a great time for some fresh looks of your children, memories you can hold in your hand, family pictures by Cathy Zaragoza Photography.

Southlake Family Portrait Session {Southlake Family Photography}

Most photographers will confess to each other that large group portraits can be a nervewracking experience. You have to pose a lot of people, make sure they are all looking your way, coordinate clothing choices beforehand etc. So when I got this call from the grandmother (who by the way sounded 20 on the phone!) I admittedly gulped a bit when I heard it was 20 people!

I thrive on a challenge however; I think it gives me a secret rush or something! I got to their gorgeous home in Southlake and they had a great barn to use, an open pasture with a pond...unfortunately the beautifully landscaped front yard was in full sun so that was not going to work. But they had a beautiful front porch in shade and we did use that with gorgeous results.

Other than it being hot (late July in Texas, of course it's hot)...all went very well and they looked awesome!

Mr. Handsome {Southlake Baby Photographers}

I last photographed little Mr. Handsome when he was about six weeks old...he's a doll and a true tow head. It can be a bit tricky photographing such white blonde hair in bright light but I live for a challenge! He wasn't sure about being photographed, naturaly he would rather be playing on the rocks at this cool Keller park where our photography session took place. I found the trick though...he would start shrieking and I shrieked back and that cracked him up! I was sure my vocal chords were going to be sore the next day! He was just being a typical two year old and I could have just kissed that cute little face but sadly he is at the age where he doesn't want to snuggle anymore. They get independent so fast, these little guys, and smart moms know that the only way to hold their babies in their hands forever, is with beautiful pictures.

Bluebonnet Portraits {Fort Worth Photography}

Bluebonnets are expected to be especially prolific this year because of our record rainfalls and this spring's show of Texas' state flower will most likely be the best since 2007.

Wildflower Center officials have spotted clusters of bluebonnet rosettes ready to flower near Brenham and also noticed the wildflowers almost ready to bloom near roadways between Marble Falls and Llano.

Usually, bluebonnets begin to peak in Central Texas in late March and they'll peak in North Texas in mid-April.

We've got years of experience making beautiful portraits of families and children amid the bluebonnets. Our photographers at this Fort Worth based photography studio, can guide you on clothing choices and are happy to help you plan ahead to ensure you have a gorgeous wall portrait of your children to treasure. Bluebonnet pictures are a Texas tradition, timeless in their beauty and sure to be appreciated by all.

Call our studio to book your appointment as there will be limited availability for our clients in Keller, Southlake, Colleyville and surrounding areas.

Look Out World! {Southlake Child Photography}

We lucked out last week and got this Southlake photography session in right before the cold weather came back. It was a lovely day in Southlake and the child I had the pleasure of photographing this day was a busy little 2 year old who was the cutest little guy I've seen in a while! I could have eaten him up with a spoon. He was a very busy little man, I should have brought my faster lens...I have quite a few pictures that were a blur from his running lol. It was a good workout for me I know! Grandma, your gallery just went up but here's a few I just had to make into a storyboard because they were so precious as he discovered the dandelions.

I consider myself blessed to have families like this one, who trust me to capture timeless and precious moments such as these in pictures. Grandparents have often commented that they'd give a lot to go back in time and save these memories in pictures of their own children and that's why they're determined not to let these memories of their grandchildren go by without documenting them in sweet pictures.

How do you know when a session is over? {Southlake Photography}

This Keller Children's and family photographer never knows what to expect during photo sessions, especially location portrait sessions, and this picture says it all!
At this particular Southlake photography session, we showed little Mr. G the water and he wasn't doing anything else after that point! Dad spun the kids in the air (and thru the fountain)....Mom was not too happy with how wet they got because we were so not finished with taking pictures! The kids had a blast and we all had a good laugh. And mom not to worry...we got some great portraits before the children got soaked! Enjoy this sneak peek of what was a fun and fabulous family photo session in Keller.

Little Man M

He is 3 and he is a delight. He had me laughing throughout the session with his cute expressions and just being a boy. You can tell he is the apple of Mom and Dad's eyes...I love doing family sessions where the love is so obvious. He did enjoy my toot machine, I haven't met a boy of any age yet that doesn't!

Little Man C {Southlake baby photographers}

I got to meet and photograph this cute little toddler last weekend...his mom is an awesome interior designer in Southlake that I have photographed homes for, but this was the first time I photographed her family. Mom's gorgeous and her son inherited her looks obviously! He was so observant throughout the whole photo session it made me chuckle; very much observing and analyzing what was going on. It was wonderful that he was a very good sport about it all, I think he approved of it his portrait being taken. Grandma came with him and mom and got him to smile for me...but she informed me later that when they were in the car on the way home he was grinning from ear to ear...isn't that always the way? lol

I referred to him as a toddler above but he's actually only 7 months old, a baby really...already crawling, climbing and standing up...I suspect he will be walking by 9 months. I think he's got places to go and people to see and is ready to get on with it!

Delicious Baby Alert {Fort Worth and Dallas Baby Photography}

Truly, this little girl is so delish I could eat her up with a spoon. And she's so good natured too! Don't you love her expression in the picture? Mom bought her this red petti and hat and I just think it looks so adorable on her! She just turned one so wetoo some pictures of her in a cute, cute little tank with a birthday cupcake on it and shorts, this red petti and hat and a little blue outfit. I will say she is one styling baby girl and she now has the baby pictures to prove it! Baby photography is a gift that parents give themselves AND their children. There isn't much thats more special than handing down beautiful baby pictures to your children so they can see themselves as you saw them when they were tiny and they can then share them with their children. Baby pictures reveal family resemblances and bring back wonderful memories of those sweet baby years.

Hot Day, Sizzling Session!

It was another hot day in Texas! I have had several photography sessions lately at my clients homes, showing their families having a good time in their pools...I love it! It really captures some natural, fun moments and this particular family here is originally from the Northeast part of the U.S. and are choosing photos of the family in their for their Christmas cards. That will be a fun surprise for friends back home to get on a cold winter day!

It's never too hot to take your family pictures if you are willing to be a bit creative.

Just got this nice note from Mom:

Cathy,

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM!!!! Love...love...love them! So many to choose! Also, obviously I will want to use some of these awesome photos for Xmas cards. Should we do that now or wait? Also, I forget...how many images can I choose and the card will still look good? You are so talented girl! S.F.

Lots of posting to do today { Souhlake Family pictures photography}

Well, I'm back at work, doing well but seriously behind in my blogging of new sessions. I'm just going to say a bit and then post them all together in one post.

The pictures of two sisters in the pool are of a family I have been lucky enough to photograph for about 3 years now. They were so much fun and showing off for Miss Cathy all the things they could do in the pool. I could have stayed by their pool all day...Dad has done an awesome job landscaping their yard so it was a wonderful location for their session and then they put on their swim suits and we did some more natural poses. The image I'm showing here is a really cute, natural portrait, unposed and spontaneous, and you know I love capturing those moments!

These two little girls here in the black and white photo don't get to see other often...one is a cousin who lives in Malaysia and they were here visiting family. We all headed to the Botanic Gardens in Fort Worth, which is a great location for family pictures and this particular picture was towards the end when they were wearing their "twin" outfits and giggling. There's nothing quite like two little girls in giggle mode...I really love this portrait from their family photography session.

I have had a couple of little boy newborns lately. The one shown laughing here started our session off by trying to "get me"....I guess he was showing me who was boss. We all had a good laugh over that one...hmm, maybe that's why he was laughing in this shot, thought he got Miss Cathy! Gotta love little boys' plumbing.

The next picture is of a newborn in black and white...he was just so gorgeous, and photographed great. His big sister did an awesome job during our portrait session doing the "kissing" shots with him, and those are sometimes tough shots to capture. I look forward to photographing him as he grows up as I have done with his big sister.

Last, but not least, is Miss C. She is turning 3 and brought all her shoes...she is starting young on being a shoeaholic. Move over Carrie from Sex and the City...you've got competition. Little Fashionistas start young don't they? I love this picture of her in the hat....she kept crinkling up her little nose at me through the portrait session and that was so adorable.

Boys and Girls and Puppies

You know I love it when I get to do photo sessions where they also include the pets! One of these images is a "where are they now" shot. This boy and his dog were photographed in January and their image won 1st place in the photo contest (a previous blog entry below). Look how that little puppy has grown! She's an adorable Cairn terrier named Dixie and is a cutiepie. "P" who's her owner, has grown so much too, lost his first tooth and got $5! That tooth fairy pays way better than when I was his age.
His sister, also "P", has the most gorgeous curly hair and the tinted/sepia image her, one of my favorites from the session. Mom kindly brought her beautiful bench out to the yard and we put it to good use with this beautiful petti image.

Okay, now the other kids and dog are cousins to the first brother/sister. They just got a new puppy named Marley who's 12 weeks old and adorable! She posed quite prettily for me and was very patient...but when she was done, she was done and off that bench in a flash! Her owner "D" has just lost his two front teeth and mom wanted to make sure we captured that important milestone in his life....he's such a sweet little guy and very well mannered...mom and dad should be very proud of him! His little sister "P" modelled this hat for me before running off to go play with her cousins and the dogs. She also has gorgeous curly hair and she's the little girl that's on my blog header (I told mom I get a ton of compliments on that shot, its one of my absolute favorites ever!).

Little Miss Fashionista

Well, I couldn't believe this outfit was jammies! Santa's probably going to bring her something extra just for dressing so nice when she leaves his milk and cookies! Mom had several cute outfits to dress her in. Little miss here was all about the shoes...and they were darn cute! A sweet family and they did a great job coordinating their outfits for their shoot. A good time was had by all.....

Impish Grin {Fort Worth Baby Photographers}

This cute baby boy was in the studio on Sunday and our goal for this particular picture, was to have mom and dad holding his hands with baby standing up...but he had ideas of his own!

He had learned to crawl and that's what he wanted to do! I love his red hair and his little grin. Baby portraits are so unpredictable and wonderful. The pictures you don't plan are sometimes a better memory than the images you do plan. Little boys are so sweet (says the mom of a grown son...). He got to do a lot of different things during his photo shoot but crawling was definitely his favorite!

The Soho Collection {Dallas and Fort Worth Photography Studio}

Beginning on August 15th, Dallas and Fort Worth photography studio, Cathy Zaragoza Photography will be offering framed wall collections and the first one out the door is the Soho. I showed it earlier with a different photo and now I am showing it in a different layout. The Soho is sooo hooo cool! It's a very artsy look...these portraits are 12x12 with 6x6 off center matted images. You can lay your framed images out 2 over 2 as shown here or 4 across in a row. This is a quick mockup until my order comes in and then I'll post the real thing. Guess who my model was???? The portrait collections will be shown with more info. on my website very soon so be sure and stop by and check them out!