What a fun day! This senior was so polite and interesting! Cody is enlisting into the marines after graduation.... His Mamma is one sweet lady as well. We have a mutual friend, that we miss terribly! I was honored she asked me to document this special time in their lives!

so says the shirt.

HELLO gorgeous! Just check out those dreamy eyes!


Thanks guys for a fun afternoon!

Meet sweet Will. He wasn't sure he wanted his picture taken on our meeting day, but by the end of our time, he was even smiling at me!


I don't want to ruin any surprises with the birth announcement, so this is all you get....until later! He was so cute. I love this sweet family. I took Tate's pictures when he was only a few days old, and now Will. Thank you Wade and Kelly for inviting to capture these special times, and learn about motor cross and monster trucks....

Awe Seniors. I love seniors. I even wore flip flops to the session! I NEVER wear flip flops to sessions! I never know when I will be hurdling over tires, high grass, or running backwards...so flip flops are hazardous. VERY. This day it wasn't the shoes that were dangerous....it was the WIND! OH MY GOODNESS! Seriously we could have been in Arkansas in minutes with that wind! But we held tight....and Tanner's boots kept us grounded! Aren't these the cutest boots!...uh...(clear throat) handsome rockin' boots!

He was such a great sport! I mean it! The wind was a massive problem! MAssiVE! He was so patient as we waited for the wind to slow down during clicks.



NOW, I just had to share this image. See that pretty woman....she and I go back a few years! We taught together in Coppell at Austin Elementary and both have moved this way. She now works at Roanoke Elementary, being an amazing support to all those teachers there. I love it when moms come ready for photos. Don't you love this image.... you can see the relationship...the love....the fun!
Thanks Tanner and Laura for a fun time down at the Stockyards!

Vote for my entry in the 2010 Professional Photographer Magazine Cover Contest

Matt Nicolosi entered one of the photos of my sweet kids into a contest. I would love your vote!! You do have to register to vote, but don't let that keep you from it! VOTE!

Vote for my entry in the 2010 Professional Photographer Magazine Cover Contest

Part 2- Ronald McDonald House.

This trip also included me going over to Harris Hospital, as well as, Cooks.

Meet Lillie. She was only 3 pounds when she was born. My firstborn more than tripled her weight!



Doesn't she look like an angel?

I also got to meet Gracie. Isn't see a doll? I can't imagine all these sweet babies have gone through, just in their first days on this earth.

I can't get over all of her hair!!!
Oh, and sweet Elijah. He slept the whole time we were there.

We didn't want to get in trouble, but we did move the blanket so we could see his sweet feet.
AND, Ms. Stormie. She was a HOOT!
Below may be one of my new favorite images!

TOOTHLESS!
And she was such a good mommy. She made her sweet baby even have manners while talking to me and Ms. Tricia.

Jozelynn. Isn't she just beautiful? She is 12. TWELVE!

She looked gorgeous!
A MODEL!

Jonathon was going home THAT DAY! I bet there was a reunion of sorts when he got there!


He was such a sweet boy. Doing everything I asked.

I love my time at Ronald McDonald House! Many of you have contacted me about praying for these sweet families! Look for an email from me in the next few days with details. Thank you SOOO VERY MUCH! Thank you Ronald McDonald House!

Paige

I really enjoy my time at Ronald McDonald House. I have been going there almost a year now, and I can't tell you how much these sweet kids minister to me. This season in my life has been so hard, one I don't want to repeat in my life, then I think about these kids....their 'season'. They have such great spirits about them. You can see the HOPE in their parents eyes, as well as theirs! I pray for each one of them! I ask you to join me! Please email me if you are interested in becoming a prayer partner for their families. I will email you their family name and the Ronald McDonald House address and I ask that you write prayers for them! What a great ministry you can help me with! Above is Jeff. I got to enter his hospital room, wearing a fancy mask to meet him. So sweet.
His school made him that card. He had such a sweet smile about him..
Oh, Nevaeh, she did not want her photo taken. I had to get that girl to warm up to me...and I did...
Now, I did have to climb INTO the playscape for this smile, but LOOK at those dimples! Sweet girl. I love her!
AND maybe suckers were involved! SSShhhhhhh. Don't tell, but I do know that she traded them in for fruit snacks. That a girl!
Please join me in prayer! Email me at paigepearsonphotography@gmail.com and let me know you are interested! I have about 5 more kids to get through...but just could wait to show you these, and ask for PRAYERS for them!

I'm back....well in many ways. Many of you have followed my friend Jenny's battle with illness, and know that it just about wiped me off of my feet. I am slowing returning to my new normal through all of your prayers and encouragement. Thank you for being understanding.

I have started working again! This is good. I get to bless families with memories! The true gift of life and the family God almight has blessed them with. A few weekends ago I had the pleasure of meeting up with a VERY LARGE, but VERY FUN family. They were great sports as well. 23 of them! YIKES! The ring leader...Tiffany.


She contacted me and got this ball rolling. I wanted to show her a sneak peak so that she would know that I am working through her session....working...through...session.... I will get them all done, but until then here are just a few from the beginning of our session....so many more to come!





It was a very fun day, and I loved having my assistant there! Thanks Stacey!

Sorry for the absence. I am taking a bit of family time right now, so the blog is suffering. If you have emailed me about a session, I will get back to you in the next few days about the calendar.

Paige Pearson Photography is also booking for spring, email me at paigepearsonphotography@gmail.com.

Thanks for understanding.

UPDATE!!! KYRA GOT TO KEEP HER EYE! We had some misinformation before! They did have to break her cheek, and nose, but she is good. so good.


THank you all for your prayers for Kyra! An absolute miracle! They didn't have to remove her teeth, or wire her mouth shut! She only lost an eye, and she made it through surgery! Praise GOD! She will have chemo and radiation to go, but she is a warrior! Thank you LORD!

WOW!
I can't really even believe it is 2010! Thank you for making 2009 the best year ever for
Paige Pearson Photography!
I have the best clients ever!
SOOOOOO, I am giving you a heads up,
there will be some changes made to
Paige Pearson Photography February 1st! I just might start offering some packages, yep I listened. I just might sell some digital images,
and I just might offer some things that are timeless.
Session fees will be $100 starting February 1st, UNLESS....
YOU BOOK NOW!
All sessions booked in 2010 but before February 1st will carry the $75 dollar session fee. Got that? Let me explain... if you know you want a spring session in April, and you book now, it is only $75, but wait until February 1st to call, it will be $100.
I will only be working a few weekends in the month, these 3 kids are keeping me busy, so don't wait to book.
I will also be returning to Paris in the spring, and the Ronald McDonald House. If you are interested in either of these, email me so that I can add you to the email list.

You may be thinking...how can I be interested in the Ronald McDonald House when my kids are healthy, here is how. When I go to the Ronald McDonald House I donate my time and then give a complimentary CD to the parents with their images, but you know what....these parents have so much on their plate some don't have time to get prints made. In 2010, I am offering YOU the opportunity to make a family smile! You can adopt a family and provide a special package of prints just for them that we can deliver with their CD's. I would also like for you to commit to pray for them as well, send notes of encouragement. The sweet girl in the photo above, her name is Kyra. I photographed her this fall, and again last week while we were there serving dinner. She is having surgery on February 4th. They need to remove everything the cancer has touched...in her face. I know she will lose an eye through this surgery along with many other details I care not to share, but please pray for them.
Pray for her parents, pray for the doctors, and pray for sweet Kyra.
When I see her again, she will look very, very different.
ALSO, don't forget to save your soda tabs!
(By the way, the boy, I mean young man in the photos is Kyra's BFF Bubba, or Mitchell. If you linked then you saw his photos from the hospital when he was going through treatment. They get to go home, or you know what, they may be home now! God is so good!)
Oh, and I don't know what is going on with the font getting so big. I tried to change it, but it didn't work! Oh well. Have a great day!

I always have so much fun photographing my hometown folks! I return every season to a shoot a few of these families and the lists keep growing. This first set is from a family I have known my WHOLE life. We started out in Clarksville, Texas together. Our parents were the best of friends. I have so many fond memories at their house. I even got to see my 2nd mom for a bit while shooting at their barn. You will see their barn in quite a few shots. Thanks Jenifer for being understanding when husband didn't quite relay all the information! LIKE, I was coming!

Speaking of going way back, here is my BFF from Middle School and High School! Well, her photo is a few down, and if you think you are seeing double, your right! She has twins!

And another sweet friend from GBMS and FSHS, I mean North Lamar. Look at her sweet girl! This girlie has some style! Her mamma drove in from Oklahoma for the shoot.

OH, and on our location change, this is what happened to my car! Stay one the road! Even if the grass is tall and the lighting is absolutely beautiful in the clearing. By the way, I was only 3 feet from the driveway!

And Mr. Caden and Ms. Chelbi. Can I say, FREEZING! These guys toughed it out and were troopers, but it was cold! Caden and I have become friends, and I have loved watching him grow up in the past year! Thanks Brandi, for braving the cold!

I do plan on returning in the spring, and those slots fill up fast, so if you are interested in a Paris Shoot, email me and I will put you on my 'first to know' list!