Amber & Jacy E_Session

I did a super fun shoot with Amber and Jacy several days back. We met up in downtown Denton, TX. Going into it I wasn't really sure what to expect with the location.Which turned out to be a really sweet place to shoot. I knew these two would be fun to work with no matter where they were. Talk about some strong personalities. Amber and Jacy seem so easy going and always have a smile on their faces...except when I was beggin for something sexy. I am really looking forward to their wedding in October. Not just because it won't be 500 degrees outside. Mostly because it is guaranteed to be a good time with them.

On another note....did anyone notice in my TAG that I mentioned I was full time??? MEANING I no longer have a 8-5 corporate job? SERIOUSLY! I don't! I am flying solo. I am super excited and feel like a weight has been lifted off of my shoulders. I'm not looking for any comments about the matter or anything (yeah right). I'm also a tiny bit nervous but mostly enjoying the ride...and sleeping in until 7:30. :-)

TAG?

Last week I was pulled into a friendly game of photographers TAG. I feel special that Dustin and Heather decided to drag me into it. I think I can remember playing something much to similar in jr high. SInce I am such a people pleaser I must play along. Hopefully you will learn something about me that you ALWAYS wanted to know. Or maybe I would just like to think it will.

1. I was little Miss Dallas in 1981.... HA! Now I bet you didn't see that coming.

2. I raised a pig in 4-H when i was in 6th grade..... No joke people. I have pictures to prove it. And I will spare you.

3. I met my "real" dad for the first time when I was 22 years old......About 22 years late but all things happen for a reason. He is an amazing man. I am very blessed to have two awesome dads.

4. I am officially a full time photographer!....."You just got pushed off the cliff, start building your wings." Is going to be a quote I hang on to for a little while.

5. I was homeschooled through Jr High and High School.....I have no comment except...I would never homeschool my kids. :-)

6. I was proposed to for the first time when I was in 8th grade.....this sounds really messed up but to me it's a funny story. You will be happy to know that mom also went after this boy with a bat. Luckily she didn't find him.

7. I LOVE to shop...... Many woman can tell you this but few can live up to what this means. Ask me how many pairs of SUMMER shoes I have...72....ask me how many pairs of blue jeans are in my closet....32....Do you doubt me now?

8. I want to go on a missions trip to Africa in the worst way!....Maybe I could take them some of the summer shoes I'm not wearing.



Sooooo now you know a little more...maybe too much about me. I want to know something about you! :-) Come on you can do it! Leave me a comment.

It's now my responsibility to pass the torch. Don't let me done....

1. Angela Marcotte
2. Rachel Wilks
3. Melissa Vadillo
4. Terry Smith

Dancin Queen

I would have blogged sooner but my internet has been touch and go at home...mostly go. I will start off with a little personal update. As some of you may know my mom has been in the hospital for several weeks. She went in three weeks ago and after 8 days was finally sent home feeling better but having never found the cause of the problem. After coming home she became sick again and was put back into the hospital about 3 days later. She was released again yesterday and seems to be feeling better. She has been pinched, poked, proded, and has had just about every type of scan you can name. Today she is walking around with a camera in her belly. Pretty interesting to hear what doctors can do these days....yet they still don't know what is wrong. At this point they are leaning towards Chrohns disease. It is hard to see someone you love go through some of the things mom has gone through the last few weeks. Especially when it is your mom. I am used to having her care for me. For once I felt so completely helpless. I just wanted to thank everyone for their prayers and thank my clients for their patience. You will never know how much it has meant!

So Friday night..... Kevin and Becca finally tied the knot! Their wedding was held at the Country Abbey in Justin, TX. I can totally understand why people would make the trip out there. What a beautiful place to get married. The staff was the friendliest I had met too! I saw alot of old friends at the wedding and had a great time catching up. I am so honored that Kevin and Becca let me be apart of this special day. Now...onto the pictures....

I hate to admit it but the last picture is actually my cousin. Who would have thought that someone related to me would be makin a fool of themself on the dance floor? I mean that in the nicest way possible. hehe I introduce you to Jayson...the dancin queen.

Lovin my new logo!

I am SO excited about my new blog and especially about my new logo. I never realized just how much your logo is a reflection of you and your personality. At least I feel like mine is. With the help of my photography bff Kate (Juxtapose Photography) we brought my vision to life. There are a lot of changes in the works for PBJ Studio but it has become a slow process. Especially when I am still holding down a full time job. Hopefully there are some changes on the horizon in that area as well. More to come SOON.....

Since it has been a month and about 10 photo shoots since my last post I thought I would be gentle with you and only post a few from a recent engagement session I did with Kevin and Becca. We had a great time shooting in downtown Lewisville. It looked like rain but fortunately the rain held up until after we finished. These two are getting married this weekend and I am so excited to be shooting their wedding. Kevin and I first met at church in Denton back....ages ago. Or so it feels now. Here are a few of my favorites...