Fletcher {{Newborn}}

Well, I haven't blogged on actual sessions because I'm sooo active on Facebook, but I'm very glad to be getting back to it. I meet so many interesting families and they quickly become friends! I really love what I do-and I never expected that the people I'd meet would be as fantastic as it is!

Fletcher's mom was excited to do an outdoor session with him because of some pictures she had seen me do for another session in front of water and lily pads. Well, I thought Mercer would work out so well at this time in the Spring for their shots, so we headed out there! Here are some of little Fletcher in front of the amazing pond at Mercer. The background is amazing, but the tiny subject makes the picture! :)

I am trying to do my best to capture the tiny little details in my newborn sessions. They'll never be this small again! Here are a few of a very sleepy baby and his tiny hand and ear.

Fletcher's older brother was having a tough day. Really. LOL. He did get happy towards the end of the shoot and I got some of him playing on the swing. He also paid attention long enough to his little brother for me to snap a few of him about to give him a brotherly smooch. :)

We had a great day and I made great friends. However, my new friends are moving to Colorado soon, so I'll have to see their shiny faces on Facebook. I wish all the best to them and their new adventure! 

JHCC Facebook Page 1K FAN Giveaway!!

I'm so excited and humbled that I've hit 1000 fans on my Facebook page! Let's celebrate!!


One lucky fan will get 10 INCREDIBLE prizes!! Thank you to all the sponsors who were willing to partner with me to give away some great stuff!!


3 steps to enter:

1. Post a comment on this blog-this is your entry! Leave your Facebook name in the comment :)
2. Post "I'm entering the @JH Capturing Creations Photography 1000 fan Giveaway! Go check it out! http://tinyurl.com/jhcapturingcreations1000" as a public post on your Facebook page or timeline. (If it's not public, I can't see it!)
3. "Like" each of the vendors' pages (links are provided below). As a courtesy, give them some love on their wall-tell them @JH sent you (tag my page please)!

Each participant that successfully completes the above 3 steps will be entered into the drawing. You may earn up to 4 extra entries by doing any of the following:

• Follow this blog! Come back and post "I'm following your blog!" for the extra entry. *
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*Please make sure your name is included on Tweets and blog posts.
Good luck everyone! Now here are the fabulous prizes!!** :)


JH Capturing Creations Photography 
{Facebook Page} {Website}
Houston Area Photo Shoot + print package ($330 value) (no bridals-sorry!)


Lovely Light Photography
"Cary Grant" 8x10 Photo frame from Organic Bloom in any color! ($56 value)


Create with Kari
Handmade Fabric Canvas Frame for a 4x4 picture


Hello, Cupcake
Houston area: 1 dozen cupcakes


Savvy Britches Boutique
One pair (your choice) of boutique leg warmers


Pure Bliss Candles by Lysa
Vera Bradley Tote: ($48 value) + 16oz Pure Bliss Candle of your scent choice


Angel Baybee Hat Creations
May beaded halo


Stuff So Simple
7 Ft 6 Flag Double Sided Banner


Pollys Charms
Silver Plated charm bracelet with charms

Maximum Tranquility/Total Wellness

6 Free Personal Training Sessions & 1/2 off 6 weeks of Group Training Pkg (Program is for 3 or more participants).
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**Winner may be responsible for shipping costs from some sponsors. 

Contest closes in two weeks: Deadline to enter is April 30th! 

GOOD LUCK AND PLEASE SHARE!!

Spring Wedding Sale EVENT until April 30th!

I am excited to announce JHCC's first Wedding Sale Event! Please enjoy, tweet, and share!

Valentine's Heart for Charity 2012

Valentine Mini-Sessions 2012!
3rd Annual Valentine's Heart for Charity

FEB 3RD AND 4TH

Book an outdoor Valentine Mini Session for $39 and help raise money for clean water in impoverished countries!

*Online Viewing Gallery (1-3 images)
*2*5x7 prints (pickup only)
*Valentines Cards available
*New for VIPs only-Free 8x10 collage print!

TAG YOURSELF on the JHCC Facebook advertisement or TWEET this blog post (mention @julizzaholub) to receive (1) free digital file!

Email me at jholub@capturingcreations.com to schedule!

Reindeer Baby!

Just had to post some from my reindeer baby session real quick! This guy is such a cutie!!

All smiles!



Not sure about these lights..

Oh my!!! Coming right for me! I love those big brown eyes and sweet smile!

Snowflakes are wonderful!





Peeking through! :)

Just a tangled mess...I know!

Christmas Mini-Sessions!

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!