Laugh, Play, Dance!

I am in LOVE with this family session! I don't know if you remember that gusty day in Houston a few weeks ago, but it was THAT day that we had this session. It was incredibly windy! I was thinking to myself, "God, You have a plan. Make this work-if You want the wind to die down, then do it; if You want the wind to make these portraits, then do that too." It was truly an "all stars aligned" type of session! Sure, it would have been great without the wind, location, or time, but I think nailing all three with a great-looking family was what make these pictures so fabulous! Here are some of their family pictures--what an amazing set to choose from!

My favorite!


and other favorites!


Wow. I thought the last one looked like an ad and someone on my Facebook page commented on that too. LOL. Ok, so you want to see more? Check out their individuals and another family picture:



The babies are sooo cute!! Love their little faces and smiles!



I asked mom at the end of the shoot if I could take some promotional JH Capturing Creations shots of her daughter and she was happy to do that for me! Her little face, mood, countenance and the sunset just inspired me! I'll go ahead and share my faves (which is almost all of them...)

What a sweet. angel. face. pose. love. it. I want to eat it. :D

*sigh*


She reminded me of a wonderful feeling I love to have. As much as I can, as I go out and do this work, I think to myself, "How will God be glorified through this family, these images?" My husband likes to cheer me on and say, "Go capture creation, babe!" As I was processing this particular image, this song by Hillsong came on and I couldn't help but remember a gleeful thought as I was reminded of God. Here is a link to a video of the song, Where the Love Lasts Forever, and below are the lyrics. A beautiful song indeed! Play it as you read on!

Your mercy found me,
Upon the broken road,
And lifted me beyond my failing,
Into Your glory,
My sin and shame dissolved,
And now forever Yours I'll stand

(Pre-Chorus)
In love never to end,
To call You more than Lord,
Glorious friend.

(Chorus)
So I throw my life upon all that You are,
'Cause I know you gave it all for me.
And when all else fades,
My soul will dance with You,
Where the love lasts forever.

Your mercy found me,
Upon the broken road,
And lifted me beyond my failing,
Into Your glory,
My sin and shame dissolved,
And now forever Yours I'll stand

(Chorus)

(Bridge)
And forever I will sing,
Lord forever I will sing,
Of how You gave Your life away,
Just to save me, Lord You saved me.

(Chorus)

Lord, where the love lasts forever.
I will be with You, where the love lasts forever.
I will sing to you, where the love lasts forever.
I will dance with you, where the love lasts forever
.

How do you follow that? I am humbly served through this image! I do in fact throw my life upon all that He is because I know He gave it all for me! This image reminds me of a time that I will dance in front of my father God one day in heaven as she is dancing in front of hers right here on earth. What an amazing visual and what joy fills my heart at the thought!! Perhaps you are blessed by it, and I sure hope God is glorified through it, but I certainly am inspired by it. I will dance with Him, where the love lasts forever! :)

P.S. Hillsong is coming to Houston this month! November 29th. You should go. I am! Buy tickets!

Water + Baby + Brother = Love!

Well, the weather was great for this totally fun session! It was, as far as I could tell, the first day we had a break in the heat and had a perfect, cool evening. It was so refreshing to be outside! Our itty bitty man was turning 3 months and he was having a totally awesome day; oh so happy!

Any LSU fans out there?

The session was customized with some of mom's special requests. She wanted dad's great interests to be represented in the pictures--how thoughtful! In addition to LSU pics, Dad's love for fishing was the inspiration to our location and these next few shots!

Our big brother got in on the action too-highlighting his love for his little bro. He's a great big brother-getting to know him has been pretty special. What a great kid! If you need some boyscout popcorn, this kid will hook you up!

Lastly, I wanted to capture baby Cullen in his natural states...and a little dressed up. I'm telling you, he had a great evening! I'm pretty certain he was really enjoying the outdoors! Here he is in a few portraits! I fell in love with his eyes! I just want to keep staring. I also enjoy a sweet sleeping baby. The wind seemed to lull him to sleep-it was so peaceful!

I love to mix up styles depending on the "feel" of the picture. Sometimes a natural color, a warm color, or a texture can complete an image to me. The family loved the pictures and that always makes me feel so good!

Family at the Creek!

The family fall session have officially begun! I had a great time with this wonderful family a week ago-they are so awesome! They were so natural together and it was a great morning--really great conditions and a beautiful location. Just look at how happy they are together! Makes me feel so happy inside to capture them :)




One girl and one boy-what a pleasure! Check out these little angels:





Daddy had a great time with both daughter and son. Their individuals just tickle me! Check out the height on that throw!



For all those concerned mommies out there, here he is right after that throw-he's ok, everybody! Haha! He loved it! Mom was a little concerned too, but guess what? She ordered that shot. Hee hee!



Mom's time with the kids was so sweet-just as mommy moments are. What super sweet images they will treasure for a lifetime (or a few lifetimes).




What a great time and adventure :) So glad they chose me to partake!

Liz & Kyle {{MARRIED}}

This couple and I have had an amazing journey! I'm so proud to call them friends. Liz & Kyle are happily married and I was so glad to capture it for them. I can't say enough about the details in this wedding; they were spectacular! Enjoy!



Doesn't it just want to make you get married? So happy for them-they are going to have an amazing journey. For more images, go to my website (under weddings) or see my Facebook page. There are tons of great ones; wish I could show it all! :)

Halloween Mini-Sessions are here! $29

My lowest-priced mini-sessions yet! You'll enjoy a gallery of your favorite little munchkin on a high-key advertisement-like setup and receive 2 free 5x7's (pickup only, shipping extra)!



Tweet (mention @julizzaholub), share (have your reference tell me you sent them), tag yourself on Facebook, do whatever you want to do to share and if I can track it, you will receive (1) free digital file from your awesome high-key session! Enjoy!

Wedding Bells

I had a great time at a wonderful wedding recently in Hillje, Texas! I just was able to share the photos with the bride this Saturday--I really love that part! The wedding was held in a cute little Catholic church and everything was very heartfelt and simple! This couple is SO in love-they positively glowed! The bride has a son who was quite the ham for photos, but sweet and ginger with his mom on her wedding day.

Road trip! Hillje is not too far from Houston, a little south on Hwy 59. My second photographer was a new hire and boy did she deliver! Erin Helm-thank you! I loved the little team we made. She's a very diligent and hard worker and her focus on the day and the people was awesome.

What a wonderful and beautiful day for this couple! Congratulations, Kim and Chester!!

September Baby Photo Contest!

Each month, Capturing Creations Photography will be hosting a baby of the month contest! Winners will receive a FREE customized session or Lifestyle photo shoot!!

Each week of the month, submit a picture of your baby on my facebook page that fits the theme for that week! The babies with the most "likes" for the week will advance to a drawing at the end of the month for a free custom session from Capturing Creations Photography! TAG YOURSELF AND YOUR FRIENDS IN YOUR PHOTO TO GET LIKE'S (your friends will have to "Like" the Capturing Creations page in order to vote)!! Winners will be announced on my blog. By sharing pictures, contestants give permission for the picture to be used on the Capturing Creations blog for marketing reasons.

Weeks run from 12AM Sunday morning to 11:59 PM Saturday night. Babies between the ages of 5 to 18 months old are eligible. Contestants should wait for the theme before posting pictures :) Please, NO PROFESSIONAL PICTURES. Participants may "Like" more than one picture. Please be respectful! Negative comments on photos are strictly prohibited and the poster will be immediately disqualified, blocked from the page, and no questions will be asked.

Please share, post on your wall, tweet, and send to your friends to get the word out!!! I am also looking for local Houston area businesses and services, as well as nationwide online creators to partner with for my Splendor, Life, & Love Giveaway (a baby photo contest set to launch this Fall). Please email me for details at jholub@capturingcreations.com or call me at (832)372-6224.

Good luck and have fun! Should you have any questions, please let me know! The THEME for this week, August 28th-September 3rd, will be posted THIS EVENING at midnight!!! YAY!!!

Customized sessions are 30 minutes to 2 hours, and come with a planning session (email me for details). Lifestyle sessions are 1 to 2 hours, capturing the morning in your home. Your family & home will be photojournaled-no props or planning needed :)