andie smith

101 in 1001 – photo version…pt 1

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:21:52 +0000

There are some “dream” shoots some are places I’d love to capture through my lens. Some others “only in my wildest dreams… I bet some of you can help me make these come true!

This is 101 things I’d love to photography in the next 1001 days

1.Dallas Cowboy Training Camp

2. A engagement session at Disneyland/Disneyworld

3. Route 66… again

4. Interstate I-95 from Maine to Key West

5. 1DC at night after a rain

6. visit every Texas town with the same name as a European town (aka the European tour without leaving the state)

7. Keeping up with Jones. A photo essay following each member of the Jones family

8. Southern California. my home state

9. Nice, France

10. Manhattanhenge

11. AirVenture in Oshkosh

12. The Super Bowl

13. Charleston, SC

14, Savannah, GA

15. Washington, DC

16. Army/Navy football game

17. World Series

18. Indy 500

19. Angels baseball game in Anaheim

20. WWII European Battlefields

21. Moscow

22. Trash the dress session at Goatman’s Bridge (Old Alton Bridge)

23. Trash the dress session at Alcatraz

24. San Fransisco, CA

25. Monument Valley

26. Ballet Dancers in pointe shoes, and tutus…in everyday situations

27. A Sports Illustrated Cheerleader of the Week

28. The Rose Bowl game

29. Photos of the swap meets of SoCal for a living magazine

30. Balboa Park in San Deigo

31. Engagement session at Balboa Island Fun Zone

32. Engagement at Cowboy Stadium

33. Engagement at The Ballpark in Arlington

34. a photobook of the Fort Worth Stockyards

Class of 2011: Morgan {Flower Mound Senior Photographer}

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:31:56 +0000

Morgan will be graduating from my alma mater in the spring! Go Marauders! I loved taking his senior pictures since I spent the last two years making sure to get a shot of him during the halftime show (He plays the trombone!)

He has the brightest blue eyes!!!!

Morgan arrived in a tux! This totally made my day!!! You rock Morgan I hope you have the best senior year ever!!!

There are still California Sessions available!

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:40:15 +0000

Not only are there still spots available we have added an option!

We are going to offer our traditional rates as well. $200 for a session fee and minimum $200 print order! Call and book now….only a couple more days available!

give us a call or book online at www.eight18photography.com

Rock the Dress {Dallas Trass the Dress Photographer}

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:19:36 +0000

Last night there were 60 photographers and 4 models in wedding dresses (the models were in wedding dresses…not the photographers!) roaming around downtown Dallas! SmugMug Dallas had a trash the dress shootout!

A special thank you to our models, hair stylist, and makeup artist (Morgan Causey and Danielle Escamilla)!!!

Class of 2014: Miss K {Carrollton, Texas Freshman Photographer}

admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:35:31 +0000

A couple months ago I announced eight18 photography was doing freshman pictures…that would be the class of 2014! It was not my idea….it was Miss K’s! (it could have something to do with her being a freshman!) It is a brilliant idea…think how much someone changes from their freshman year to their senior year. I know I did!

Not only is Miss K beautiful, but she is a rockstar soccer player and one smart cookie! I know…. that great big smile doesn’t look intimidating, but I saw her game face…I’d just give her the soccer ball, she plays to win!

Remember if you book freshman pictures you lock in the rates (session fee and prints) for senior pictures in four years!!!

Another one of Andie’s addictions

admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:25:27 +0000

Besides cupcakes…. I really love make up! Growing up my parents were convinced I would be a makeup artist… nope just a girl who buys a lot of make up!

Cadillac Challenge – Plano {Plano food photographer}

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:23:18 +0000

Chefs are the new rock stars…admit it, we all watch the Food network over MTV these days!!! And rock stars always have cool cars… so it makes perfect sense for Cadillac to have a culinary challenge!

Speaking of rockstars.. you may recognize Chef Kent Rathbun from Iron chef!

Chef Scott Gottlich from Bijoux & 2nd Floor made sweet corn ice cream with liquid nitrogen!

Special Olympics Swimming {Dallas Sports Photographer}

admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:37:06 +0000

For a wonderful year I worked for Special Olympics Oklahoma. I can say besides being a photographer, this was my favorite job ever. My favorite days were the days there were competitions and we were out at the games. I think every athlete should volunteer with Special Olympics so they can learn how to be a team and sportsmanship. Special Olympics athletes and partners are some of the best athletes in the world when it comes to sportsmanship. It isn’t about million dollar signing bonuses…but doing the best you can, and cheering on your friends.

I was thrilled to be able to spend an hour at the Swimming meet in Lewisville this past weekend!

Cupcakes!

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:24:38 +0000

I love it when all of this

becomes all of this

What is a Vault Box?

admin — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 04:03:50 +0000

A vault box is a 5×7 box (2 inches deep) that holds 5×7 prints from your session! They are all custom designed to fit your personality.

The images are a mix of black & white and color images.

They look great sitting on a table or on a bookshelf.