Chrismas Family Mini-Sessions! One Date!

Hello all! It's almost that time of year again, can you believe it? I sure can't! This year has flown by for me; having a new baby sure will do it to you--and exhaust you too! Back by popular demand this year, with a new twist, are family mini-sessions! This is for the family who doesn't want to go to the department store studios and wait in line with whiny babies for not-as-good-as-mine images! Haha.

Well, I want to save you time, frustration and money, and since I am way low on time this year, I can only offer one date. So sorry! The day is Saturday, November 7th. I am scheduling the following time slots:

9:30
10:15
11:00
1:00
1:45
3:00
3:45
5:00

8 lucky families will get their portraits done by me for $50.00! Yes, I know. Way cheap for good images. Each family will receive a free 8x10 and will have the opportunity to order custom Christmas cards with the templates that follow.

I would also like to make some contributions to struggling families in the area that have been affected by the economy. If you know of someone in the Houston area who is struggling and their hope, diligence, and faith has inspired you, please email me their story at jholub@capturingcreations.com. I will be entering each family in a drawing for a free photo session and 8x10. For anyone available to help, and especially those who get time slots for these mini-sessions, I would like to ask your assistance in providing canned goods to donate to my church food pantry. Spread the cheer!

Here are the awesome templates:
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Greeting cards come in sets of 25, are linen in texture, have a front and matching back, and are $30 per package.

Each session will be in-studio and you must pay the session fee to reserve your spot. Email me to reserve your time now; don't wait!

Cutest Bride Ever

I have really been wishing I had more space on here (and time!) to show these fantastic wedding pictures! I got to work with a really cute bride--she was all smiles, fun, and jokes--on her wedding day. What a great celebration she had; so completely relaxed and ready to have a good time...not to mention beautiful! Here are a few favorites:

She peeked up at him during the prayer! Sooo cute! Haha! I think he can feel her gaze, what do you say? :)


Lighting the unity candle...


Beautiful cake, flutes, and flowers!


Just plain gorgeous!

A fun, modern couple!

I have been soooo busy! I had a great marriage session with this great couple a few weeks ago and they were the best! I love being able to be different, try new things, push the norm, so to speak. Well, this couple allowed me to do all of that and more. First, they had this incredible home filled with art--photographic art, metal art, all very beautiful and thought out. Then they had these great big friendly dogs who were so curious and loved to be around and see what the new girl was doing in the house. They then shared with me their love for dirtbiking. I really enjoyed getting to know this couple! They had so many interests, it was easy to see they really enjoy life and their hobbies. I was so fortunate that they allowed me to come in and try to record their lives right now; I did my best to represent what was most important to them. I have been having an absolute blast with these images and although I'm not yet done processing, I am excited to share this sneak peak into this amazing session!

Lathan is growing!

He's gi-normous! Yes, he is. He has to have a "big-boy" bottle, if there is such a thing.. I have to say I am in love with the cooing in the morning. I just adore it. I don't know how I can live without cooing in the house; it just warms my inner being! Is there any other sound that's better to wake to? Can there possibly be? Perhaps. A memory from my childhood comes to mind when I would wake to the sound of my dad mowing the lawn outside. I know it sounds crazy, but it was oh so comforting! I miss him so. Ok, not here to cry! Haha! I love my daddy!

Well, anyhow, here's a couple of shots from this weekend and this will complete your baby update!

Baby girl newborn!

Yay! I haven't had a newborn shoot in sooo long and this one was just amazingly awesome! This little sweetness was awake and alert almost the entire time and was a jewel to work with. She captured my heart and since mom signed up for the baby growth plan, she'll be gracing me with her presence 3 more times this year; I can't wait to watch her grow! Loving every minute! Thanks, Karen, for letting me live my vicarious 3rd baby life through you; I hope I have more! Haha! I am definitely needing another girl. Ahem--anyway, since my youngest is only 5 months, I should change the subject! :)~

Check her out; she is absolutely gorgeous!!

Wedding Pictures!

Ahhh...weddings are wonderful! I had a few shots I wanted to share with you from a wedding I did recently. I thought the girls getting ready before the ceremony was so cute, I kept snapping away!

I caught her gazing one last time at herself in the mirror...on her wonderful day! How beautiful she must have felt, and it shows!

This shot just makes me smile. It seems as if she's really floating. I actually think she may have been! Radiant bride, that's for sure!

This couple was awesome! They met at a drama meet in high school and eventually came back around to that same stage they both knew so well only to tie the knot! What a sweet story!

Congratulations!

Tweet! Tweet!

Yay for social networking!...uh...sort of. So I had my twitter updates coming through to my blog and I thought, "How cool! Now my blog can be updated and moving; neat!" Well, to do that, I had to have my account on the public timeline, which allows everyone to see...I was kind of okay with that...until I checked recently and had these followers that wanted me to watch their videos! Ewww! Umm..no. Ha. So, I need to keep my messages off the public timeline. BUT, if you'd like to see them still, you can use the link on the right of this page and it takes you directly to my page and I think you can bookmark it too. If you have a twitter account, you can send a request to follow me and as long as you don't want me to watch your video, I think that will be great! Ha!

So many new and improved changes!

Stay tuned for a totally cool Facebook page for JH Capturing Creations coming soon and add us as a friend! We will be posting pictures from sessions you don't see anywhere else, updates to packages and pricing, model calls (these sessions are free to first responders!!), special discount opportunities, and some other really cool stuff. You'll get to know me and Carly a bit better as we will both be on there making changes! How cool is that? Yes, the introduction post to Carly and all her coolness is coming soon too! Ha! In addition to Facebook, I also added my Flickr picture account for you! The link to my pictures is on the right side of this page under Places for you to Visit. I have a rolling slideshow of my public account to attribute that awesome slideshow to! Feel free to comment here, there, anywhere about any of the pictures you see! :)

Enjoy some pictures of fireworks from last year and have a great, awesome, fantastic 4th of July everyone!! Please pray for our country and our leaders! God listens!