Pink Fly Photography

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2011-04-20T09:57:00.002-05:00

Please check out our new and improved blog at pinkflyphoto.com/blog!

It's almost Mother's Day! | Dallas Family Photographer

2011-04-04T08:35:00.005-05:00

What do you love more than having portraits of your kiddos? Portraits WITH your kiddos! I know some of you out there are saying, yeah right....I hate being in photos! Well guess what? You may hate it but it's something you and your kids will cherish forever! We all love looking back and seeing those sweet moments between us and our mothers....whether they felt pretty that day or not, that photograph means the world to us!

So what better time to celebrate being a mother then making memories to cherish? Join us for a special Mommy and Me portrait event on Thursday, April 14th and Friday, April 15th.

You can book by clicking here or you can email or call us to set up your appointment. Don't wait! There are limited spaces!

Patagonia Part I

2011-04-01T16:52:00.002-05:00

I know you probably feel as though I have abandoned you! I'm sorry! The last couple of weeks have consisted of being sick and out of town....luckily not at the same time.

Anyways...I am here and FINALLY have my Patagonia vacation pictures uploaded. I figured I'd start off with showing you two of my favorite parts of the trip! Part II will give you some of the funny stories we encountered.....and we encountered quite a few! :)

So I know we've all watched Bear Grylls at least once on Man vs. Wild and if you're like me you loved it when he said "Glass-ia". Well that's exactly what I referred it to when I got to see one up close! Was it cold? Yes! But absolutely amazing! This is Perito Moreno...one of the largest glaciers in Patagonia.

Ahhh....I didn't realize I would love kayaking so much! Now, I know many people do it in an ocean but that's where I draw the line! I never have gotten over my fear of sharks (thanks Jaws!). But seriously....it was so peaceful and beautiful in this lake in Bariloche. I could have stayed out there and done it all day! We were lucky enough to also have a photographer on another kayak taking pictures as part of the tour. Oh how I could have his job!

So there you have my two favorite moments of the trip however there's more to come! Stay tuned for Part II of our trip with photos from our hike up to see Fitz Roy! :)

BFF Mini Sessions are here! | Dallas Teen Photographer

2011-03-20T10:04:00.002-05:00

Calling all those with BFFs! I know you have some...or at least one! How would you like to have a fun experience with them that you can cherish forever?! For a limited time we are offering a Friend Mini Session! That's right! You get to do a fun, funky, flirty, fashionable photo shoot with your closest pals! For $75 per person you will get a 30 minute session together, a custom designed accordion mini album (see below), and all low resolution images for displaying on Facebook! How cool is that?

Any group of 6 will also each receive a keychain with the photo of their choice!

Fix It Friday | Allen, Tx Photographer

2011-03-18T18:41:00.002-05:00

It's Friday! Yipee! Here's another Fix It Friday from I Heart Faces just for fun!

Here is the original

Here is my vintage edit

Top spring break off with something fun! | Dallas Family Photographer

2011-03-16T18:40:00.003-05:00

Frisco Square celebrates St. Patty's on Saturday the 19th with the Kid's Piddy Dash, bounce houses and face painting.

Davis Library in Plano is doing Snake Encounters (Yikes!) with comedy, magic, education and live snakes!

Friday and Sunday at the American Girl store in Dallas you can make free crafts or join in a special occasion such as Dazzling Doll Do's or Julie's 70's Party (reservations required)

Sunday at 12-4 the Dallas Heritage Village is hosting "Let's Go Fly a Kite". Kids are free.

Have a great weekend and rest of your spring break!

Shy? I think not! | Sachse, Tx Family Photographer

2011-03-14T18:21:00.005-05:00

Mom and I spoke a few weeks ago about doing a session together with her 3 kiddos! She was a referral from an awesome family I got the pleasure of photographing for the holidays. Anyways.....with all the emails I could tell she was super sweet and I was excited to meet her and her kids. I told her we'd start the session off with them getting comfortable with me because I know sometimes kids get a little shy and not sure around new people. Well.....in this case.....I was wrong! Right as I went outside to meet them Miss A said to me, "Hi, I'm Ava and I don't have any shoes on right now. They're at home." Then Miss H (the baby) looked at me at started smiling like crazy. Then Mr. D put his arm out to shake my hand when I introduced myself! LOVED IT! From that moment on I knew it would be a great session! So here you are.....a session where shy is not a word known! :)

Seniors Rock! | Dallas, TX High School Senior Photographer

2011-03-08T22:53:00.007-06:00

It's that time! It's creeping up on you faster and faster and before you know it.....it will be graduation day! Last year we had several clients try and book late in Spring and unfortunately we had to turn them away due to our calendar being full. No fun! :( This year we want to make sure you get on our books by reminding you as often as possible! We are already starting to fill up with only a few sessions left for April and May.....so don't wait!

i heart faces : fix it friday (or saturday)

2011-03-05T12:56:00.002-06:00

I know I'm behind the times but I just discovered "Fix it Friday" on the I Heart Faces website. I Heart Faces is a website for photographers and those aspiring to get great tutorials, tips and fun photo challenges! Having some time today I decided I had to try their Fix it Friday which is a photo posted by them available to download and experiment with editing. Ummm....yeah, my life is consumed with editing so why add to it? Because it's fun! My husband might argue since he thinks it's insane how much time I sit behind a computer! :) So here we are with my first Fix it Friday.....done on a Saturday.

Original

Edit One - Done mostly in Lightroom and some touchups in Photoshop CS5

Edit Two - I love me some B&W

Although I won't be able to do all Fix it Fridays.....the times that I'm not busy with clients I will share more of these fun examples!

What's this weekend? | Dallas Family Photographer

2011-03-02T19:14:00.004-06:00

I almost forgot!!

The Dallas Arboretum presents Fairy Tale Castles starting this weekend

Arts In The Square in Frisco has fun art activities for kids for free

Saturday celebrate Dr. Suess' Birthday at The Stonebriar Mall with Green Eggs and Ham breakfast, story time and carousel rides

Target First Saturdays at the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas has free art activities, scavenger hunts and story time

Have a wonderful weekend!!

Don't Cry For Me Argentina! | Dallas, Tx Photographer

2011-03-01T23:11:00.004-06:00

I know I've been taking forever to share with you my vacation photos and stories! I can't help it! I've just been enjoying being at home and catching up on all those fun things like cleaning, laundry, responding to emails, and helping my husband with this "crazy time of the year"! I so promise that all is coming soon.....however, until then I do have a little teaser for you.

Here is possibly my favorite picture I took on the trip. For those of you that know me I am guessing you just gave the "Yeah right!" look! It's true....though I am not your typical country girl and I am sadly a little scared of horses.....I seriously love this photo! No it will not be blown up and framed in my house but I may just have to as a gift for someone else.

It was taken on our way to a small town called El Chalten where we were headed to hike for 3 days and see Mount Fitz Roy. We were standing at a little family run cafe where we had the most delicious sweet apple crepe in the world! I wouldn't mind this view while I worked!

A family of sweet girls! | Allen, TX Family Photographer

2011-02-26T15:36:00.008-06:00

Sisters......they are the best! I know, I have 3 myself! I absolutely loved meeting these sweet girls and watching them with their newest baby sister. The oldest definitely had a knack for being the "care taker" while the middle was passive yet very gentile. The oldest was all about the camera while the middle just wasn't quite sure. It's so fun seeing the similarities and differences between siblings! They can be so much alike yet so different at the same time! I'm so curious what their sweet baby sister's personality will be like.

Austin Bound! | Austin, Tx Photographer

2011-02-24T18:20:00.006-06:00

I'm home! Finally! It feels so good to be back! I have plenty of fun pictures from our vacation along with some funny stories to share but for now I'm already planning my next trip.......Austin, Texas. This time though....it's all business!

I have had several awesome Austinites ask me about doing family portraits and I have finally nailed down a weekend to travel down there to book some. So if you or someone you know lives in Austin and are looking to have some fun portraits taken, we'll be there! Sessions can be used for engagement (or just updated couple portraits), family portraits, just the kids, maternity or high school seniors.

Sessions will be held the weekend of March 25th thru the 28th. Spots are limited. All sessions will require full payment online in order to hold your session time. You can choose between our mini session or our gallery session and both come with high resolution downloads of all edited images with print release. Locations are still yet to be determined.

Click here to reserve your spot now!

Out of Office | Dallas Family Photographer

2011-02-07T17:12:00.005-06:00

Bon Voyage! I'll be out of the office until February 25th. First visiting South America and then off to Vegas for the WPPI photographer convention! Needless to say there will be lots of fun stuff to talk about when I get back!

Until then I leave you with a peek from the C Family session! I'll have more from them when I am back too! I'm in love with their pretty blue eyes and pouty lips!

What's this weekend in Dallas? (Besides the Super Bowl) | Dallas Family Photographer

2011-02-02T16:52:00.004-06:00

Been trapped indoors with all this yucky weather? Good news is by the weekend we will have sunshine and be in the 50's! Finally a chance to get out and about....that is you aren't one planning a huge Super Bowl party! :) Here are some things you can do with the family other than watch football.

Annie Get Your Gun and Charlotte's Web performances at The Art Centre Theatre in Plano
The Home Depot's free Kids Workshop on Saturday from 9am-12pm
Adventure Asia: Family Days at the Crow Collection of Asian Art from 10am-2pm on Saturday (even has a rabbit petting zoo for the Year of the Rabbit)
Super Football Train ride departing in Grapevine or Fort Worth with fun football trivia and prizes

Have a fabulous weekend!! GO PACKERS! (for my mom) :-)

It's about to be cold so I'm flying South! | Dallas, Tx Photographer

2011-01-31T16:04:00.004-06:00

One week from today I'll be here.........

Where in the world is that? Yeah, I wouldn't have recognized it either. It's Buenos Aires, Argentina! Time to go where the sun is shining and experience more of this amazing world we live in! However, my husband isn't letting me enjoy the sweet 85 degree weather for long since just a few days into our trip he's got us going even further south to where it gets cold all over again.....Patagonia. At first I have to admit, I was not too excited about him adding a 4 day trek in unpredictable weather conditions into the mix of our trip but after seeing images like this it made me realize....it can't be half bad!

So I'll do what any good photographer and wife should do.....I'll load down my husband's pack with my stuff so that I can carry my camera and lenses and hopefully capture great picturesque scenes just like this one!

Stay tuned for images from this once and a lifetime trip!

Miss S: Pure sweetness! | Dallas, Tx Baby Photographer

2011-01-29T15:24:00.003-06:00

Hello darlin'! This little cutie pie came to me for my Newborn Casting Call and she couldn't have been more perfect! Look at that sweet smile!
I absolutely adored her world traveling momma too with her awesome Australian accent that I secretly wish I had. :) As Miss S fed between takes I asked momma how her and her husband met and it was a love story straight out of a book! A love story that led to this precious little one! I'm looking forward to watching her grow.

Family events in your area | Dallas, Tx Photographer

2011-01-26T15:56:00.004-06:00

Free craft making at the Lakeshore Learning Store in Dallas
The Harlem Globetrotters at the American Airlines Center
Free Family Story Time for all ages in Little Elm
Last weekend for Dinosaurs Live! at the Heard Museum in McKinney

All You Can Eat Pancakes at Central Market in Plano from 8:00-10:30am YUM!

Have a fabulous weekend!!

A Bedroom Makeover | Dallas, Tx Photographer

2011-01-24T11:10:00.001-06:00

I was recently approached by an extremely talented friend of mine, Emily of A Well Dressed Home. She mentioned she had just redone a bedroom of an extremely talented friend of hers, Jennifer Claire from Memento Designs and she wanted to get some great "after" shots of this uniquely beautiful room. Though I mostly do portrait photography I couldn't resist being able to be a part of such an amazing transformation!

Upon meeting Jennifer I realized she had a love for all things vintage! It was in her decor, her style, her beautifully designed hair pieces and her creatively designed invitations (which even landed her in D Weddings)! So of course it came to no surprise when Emily showed me the bedroom makeover! Breath taking!

Here's a peek into the NEW bedroom! You'll have to check out Emily's Blog to see the before images!

Some of the LOVE-ly details! The wall is covered with pages torn from vintage books such as Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night's Dream. The profile silhouettes were created by Jennifer herself! And who doesn't like a love note when you enter the room?

My favorite part of the room? Has to be the burlap framed board with tag notes from family and friends at their wedding! If only I could go back in time and use this idea at my own wedding!

Jennifer's vintage inspired wardrobe and unique jewelry pieces look great in this armoire topped with old bird cages and lanterns.

For a while now I've been finding myself obsessed with Emily's blog and her Frugal Finds! After seeing some of her work first hand I finally decided it was a must to get her to help me redo my office and studio! I'm absolutely ecstatic about it! The project will begin soon so keep a lookout for some more of Emily's amazing work and my newly designed studio!

Coming soon.....Baby S | Allen, Tx Newborn Photographer

2011-01-22T17:34:00.002-06:00

Valentine Mini Sessions | Allen, Tx Photographer

2011-01-21T12:31:00.003-06:00

We couldn't resist! After having so much fun at a recent shoot with a sweet girl and her love for M&M's we thought how neat would it be for Valentine's to have a cupcake mini session! We will be providing the cupcakes at our studio and a fun background too! You have your choice of wallet sized photo valentines (great for the kids in school to give out) or 2 5x7 portraits!

Spaces are limited so if you'd like to sign up please email us at misti@pinkflyphoto.com!

Wallet Valentine Example

All session fees must be paid at booking to reserve your spot. There is maximum of 4 children allowed. Please email us with any questions!

What to do with your kids this weekend! | Allen, Tx Family Photographer

2011-01-19T18:59:00.003-06:00

Introducing.......

Every Wednesday we are digging into our favorite family resources to provide you with FUN happenings for the family as well as any great deals we come across in your nearby neighborhood! We love our community as much as you do and we want to share with you everything we know! :)

Here are a few of our favorites:

Night Hikes at the Heard Museum in McKinney

Kid Film Festival at the Angelika in Dallas

The True Story of The Three Little Pigs at the Dallas Children's Theatre

The Beirnstain Bears: Family Matters - Musical in Richardson

Sunday nights kids eat free at all TinStar locations

And going on NOW is the storewide 20-50% off sale at Learning Express in Plano and Frisco! (Ends Friday)

Have a wonderful weekend!

High School Seniors | Allen, TX Senior Photographer

2011-01-17T14:51:00.003-06:00

Graduating this year? It's right around the corner! Can you believe your high school days are almost over and you'll be off to college? My guess is you can and you are ready for it......unlike mom. :)

We are currently booking unique senior portrait sessions for this spring! Like Christmas time, spring time is our next busiest time of the year so it's never too early to get on the calendar!

Send us an email at misti@pinkflyphoto.com for a complete list of senior packages.

I Heart This Family | Austin, Tx Family Photographer

2011-01-04T15:52:00.003-06:00

This is my best friend. Unfortunately she lives in Austin. Wait....I should say.....unfortunately I live in Dallas. (Most of you know how much I love that place!) So of course when we do photo shoots together we have FUN! I'm not sure dad feels the same but I don't think I've met a dad yet that enjoys "picture time". :) Little Miss M needed a sign that said "Will Work 4 Candy". We struggled getting smiles in the beginning but with a few M&M's I had her eating out of the palm of my hand. Literally! You can see where at the end I decided to be the good auntie and just give her the whole bag to chow down on here! She has her mom's personality which is full of spunk! (I think you can see it pretty well in the photo where dad is about to tickle her.) I love it! However I have a feeling dad has his hands full with both these girls!
Love you Flo Family! XOXO

We Are Family | Allen, Tx Photographer

2010-12-28T17:29:00.008-06:00

We are a dysfunctional family in more ways than one! My siblings and I have said for years that we need to draw out a web diagram to explain our family. It's no joke! Each of us have actually done it before! However, I can't imagine having anything else and even though we may have a lot of steps and halves in the mix you wouldn't know it at all! We are extremely close and I am so thankful for that! With spending so much time together for the holidays it's really made me step back and take a look at how lucky I am. And I do believe I am sooooo lucky! We are a family with lots of divisions however amazingly we are one.....and that makes me happy.

This is why I love my family..........

My mom. Independent. Driven. Crafty. Bakes. Sentimental. Loving. Shoe Obsession.

My dad. Adopted Me. Smart Alec. Funny. Athletic. Attorney. Color Blind. Intelligent.

My stepmom. OCD. Funny. Shopaholic. Athletic. Giving. Worrier.

My brothers.
Jordan (left) - Siblings by Marriage. Musician. Funny. Sports Lover. Laid Back. Best Friend.
Corbin (right) - Same Mother. Artistic. Philosophical. Goofy. Music Lover. Passionate. Best Friend.

My sister. Cailey - Same Mother. Dry Humor. Beautiful. Brainiac. Ambitious. Fun. Uggs. Best Friend.

And that's not all!!
I recently got to see some of my other siblings and family that I don't get to see as much.
My sisters.
Larissa (left) - Same Biological Father. Military. Worldly. Protective. Beautiful. Dry Humor.
Lacey (right) - Same Biological Father. Sports Lover. Animal Lover. Outgoing. Beautiful. Funny.

Here is a picture from Christmas of my sisters and I with my biological father, my brother Levi, and my grandmother. I don't know them as well since I don't see them much but it was good to catch up and get some hugs in.

Like I said......it's dysfunctional but it's mine and I love it! Love you all!