the one with Seth and his hair

You have to click the link below and scroll through a few pictures to see Seth a few years back. Talk about “coming a long way baby”! But then again, I still see the same crazy kid in these photos!

CLICK HERE TO SEE SETH FROM 4 YEAR’S AGO

CRAZY!

I think it’s important to photograph the family with the graduate because it might be the last time you all are together at your house. Life gets busy, college gets involved and it’s such a great memory to have when they get older and start families of their own. Seth’s family did just that with their oder son, Jodan and again this time as well. (way to go Satterwhite’s!)

THINK ABOUT THAT GRADS.

Enjoy the sneak peek! They posted in crazy order and I’m sharing a TON but I can’t help myself. LOVE THEM SO!

Love Does,
Kristin

the one with John Michael

Every time I’m around John Michael, which isn’t enough, I immediately get happy. IMMEDIATELY. He’s graduating from TT with a masters and it’s just AWESOME! He has a gorgeous girlfriend and a family that I adore! There’s never enough time when we are all together and I keep thinking someday we sit down and really visit.

In the mean time…

Congratulations, John Michael!

Love Does,
Kristin

the one with Addi, a SENIOR 2019

I can’t believe we are in May. Can you? I’m sitting here in my office for the FIRST TIME ALL WEEK. (Yep. We’ve been short handed at the Bull Stop so I’ve been helping Devin just a bit.). And when I opened my phone and saw MAY, I about died. Holy Smokes! My girls are graduating this month and many others are as well!

This beautiful girl is graduating as well from Slaton High School and we got to hang out together on Monday. HELLO! We did this entire shoot in Slaton, which was so much fun and just so darn cool. I loved every bit of it! Her mom, Brooke, had some great ideas and we ended the session at the auditorium making some kick ass pictures. Addi is in theatre and just so dang lovely through and through.

Best wishes Addi! No mater where you go or land, don’t forget home or just how much fun this sweet little place on the face of the earth can be.

Love Does,

Kristin

the one with McKauley, LCHS Grad 2019

Another Gregory girl is graduating!!! The baby of the family is a senior at LCHS and YES! The girl plays some ball. Like some major bad ass ball. I love that about her! I’m super excited because I get to photograph her game tomorrow night. Lately, I’ve been so busy with work and helping out at The Bull Stop, that I haven’t had time to catch a game. And I HATE that. Here’s hoping the team goes DEEP in the playoffs so I can watch MORE games. Let’s go Lady Pirates!

Okay, so I know she plays ball, I know she plays well, but she also kicks butt in the modeling game. Normally, I have shots in my head ready to try and help work a pose. Not necessary with McKauley. She totally worked it like a pro. And I love how these turned out! Scroll away and if you’d like to see some more of the Gregory Girls? CLICK HERE for Payton and CLICK HERE for Avery.

Love does,
Kristin

the one with Haleigh, a LCHS GRAD 2019

Haleigh is a senior out at LCHS and on the Pom Squad as well. She’s absolutely GORGEOUS and her daddy and mommy should lock her up immediately. This girl SLAYED her Grad Session! I’m in love with how these turned out. The neat thing? She really wanted to change her hairstyle, but many times a session just doesn’t allow. We booked 2 days to get this done and that way we had the light, the outfits and the hair. BRAVO, Miss Haleigh!!!

Love Does,
Kristin

the one with Bryce, LCHS GRAD 2019

We used to live in Saddle Club Estates. And we had such awesome neighbors! Bryce was one of those neighbors and he’s now graduating from LCHS this coming spring. I got to photograph his Grad Portrait and we had the best time making images together. Don’t you think he looks totally like a young Mel Gibson?

Yes, I do photograph more then just weddings.

Love Does,
Kristin

the one with Zach, a TT Grad

Congratulations, Zach!  College Grad looks good on you!

the one with the Arrington Family

2 blog posts in 24 hours people.  Hello!  Someone's getting some serious "office time" and I'm so happy!  Office time typically takes place barefoot with music blaring and plenty of time without interruptions.  LOVE me some good office time!  Oh, and coffee.  Yep.  I'm back on the coffee bandwagon.  I know it can cause inflammation which isn't great for someone with an autoimmune disease like Hashimoto's, which I have, but golly folks.  I sure missed it!  And I love sipping it on a cold morning.  So there!

This blog post consists of the Arrington Family.  I had just a little bit of time with this family, as they are super busy and only had 4 PM on a Friday afternoon available. So whatever the weather, we were shooting.  It happened to be overcast which can be good sometimes, but sometimes it can be too dark.  This day almost was, but we still managed and all the photos I'm sharing with you literally took place in the family's backyard or across the street at a neighbor's.  You make do folks.  And honestly?  If you have cute kids?  Who's really looking at the background?  As long as it's not distracting and it provides a safe place without dog doo, you've got this.

Are you thinking about having family photographs made?  If so, give me a call.  I will totally talk you through the process.  It's so much fun and completely painless and most of all, FUN.

Love Does,
Kristin 

the one with Bryce and her baby giraffe legs

You can't see them in this opening shot, but just keep scrolling!  This girl has some "gams".  Isn't that what they called them back in the 40's?  This is Bryce.  She's a LCHS GRAD 2018 and such a friend of Claire's, who you met on the blog earlier this month.  Her older sister, Taycon as we fondly call her, is a very good friend of Summer Zoe's.  It's another one of those emotional sessions where the baby sister is grown up and moving on!  Okay, not until May, but still!!!  She's so beautiful and reminds me so much of her momma, Joey.  

Thank you, Conley's for being so cool through the years.  We are super glad to know you and I'm super happy you chose me to photograph your gorgeous girls!!!

Love Does,

Kristin

PS. Bryce, this is picture OVERLOAD!!!  HELLO!  Couldn't help myself.

the one with Claire, LCHS Grad 2018

This gorgeous girl is none other than Claire.  I've been following her Instagram feed for quite some time now.  I look forward to her posts and read them and sometimes stew over them in conviction a time or two.  She's graduating this year and I remember when her brother was in school.  He always seemed to have me laughing either with him or at him and Claire?  She's got this utterly goofy side of her that is so dang pretty.  The only way I can describe it.  I think I laugh at the contrast of the beauty to the humor.  You know?

Thank you, Claire for inspring me all the time and for choosing me to photograph your gorgeous self!!! I had so much fun hanging out with you, hearing you laugh and watching you move.  

Love does,
Kristin

the one where Brynn graduates from Granbury High School

Guess who got to watch Brynn graduate last week?  ME!  I photographed her senior portrait back in August and here we are in May and she's already graduating! The year sure flew by!  It was quick and crazy but oh such fun!  We definitely laughed a few times.  

Love Does,
Kristin

the one with Nick, LHS Grad 2017

Nick showed up for his grad session dressed like a sharp dressed man.  ZZ Top, kind of sharp dressed man.  You know the song, right?  "everybody's crazy by a sharp dressed man".  LOVED it!  And he worked the camera like a pro.  

Thank you, Nick for choosing me to photograph your senior portrait.  I loved working with you!

Love Does,
Kristin

the one with Reagan, a senior at LCHS 2017

Spring has sprung!  And as always, the "boys of fall" finally have time to get their mugs shot.  Yep.  Boys tend to wait longer then the girls.  And I'm fine with that.  I pulled the files from this cutie's bro's senior session and yep.  March.  Like brother, like brother.  

Reagan is a Senior at Lubbock Cooper and I've literally watched this kid grow up.  His family lived down the road from us and I got to photograph him playing sports at Cooper.  And play he did!  I can't believe how fast time is flying...not only do my girls grow up, the kids down the street do as well.  

Reagan, enjoy the remainder of your senior year.  And when prom rolls around?  I better see you in that Party Booth.  HELLO!  I love photographing you!!!

Love Does,

Kristin

Reagan's Q + A (my comments are in parentheses) 

the most kick ass teacher you've ever had and why you love them so?
Um I think the "most kick ass" teacher I have ever had would be Mrs. Talerico my senior year English teacher, she is super cool and even though English is my worst and least favorite subject I love going to her class because she makes it fun.

plans after graduation?
I plan on going to tech, major in computer engineering and get a great job and make some money!

what is your idea of perfect happiness?
Having a great job that is extremely fun and of course wife and kids to love and raise.  (girls...are you reading this?  Yeah.  #goals)

when and where were you happiest?
Um, I do not know.  Everyday is a happy day honestly, it is a privilege to get up everyday and live! (great attitude, dude.  GREAT!)

what is your favorite journey?
My family and I went on a Mexican cruise. (and you didn't take your photographer?  #bummed)

what do you dislike most about your appearance?
My great big nose my dad passed down to me and my brothers haha. (own it and own it well...looks good on you guys!)

what is your current state of mind?
Go do what makes you happy.

which talent would you most like to have?
Having pro talent in football of course. (of course)

if you could change one thing about your family, what would it be?
Haha nothing at all.

if you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be?
Idk maybe a tiger that would be awesome. 

where would you like to live?
I think California would be fun but I have never been, but Texas is always great! (California is fun.  Spent every summer of my life since 3rd grade there.  You'd blend in well, surfer boy.)

in a woman?
Trustworthy

what do you most value in friends?
Humorous (if they hang out with you, they'd have to be)

are you single? It never hurts to ask. Someone may read this blog post and HELLO! True love. :)
Yes I currently am haha

additional comments? words?
Kristin is an amazing photographer and very sweet and funny person! (don't tell them I paid you to say this...EVER.)

the one with Brynn, my cousin who's making me feel very old

* I scheduled this blog post back in September.   I was traveling a lot this fall and never realized it was still in the "draft" pile.  What?  HELLO!  This deserves a special blog post because she's GORGEOUS.  Her gorgeous paper white skin is like the PERFECT thing to photograph.  I love it so!!!

This is beautiful Brynn.  She belongs to Marcus and Bridgette.  I remember when she was born.  I remember when she went with us to the mountains.  I remember lots of things that involve Brynn and I refuse to believe that she's old enough to leave home and go to college.  REFUSE.  Because if she is, I'm really old.  

A couple of weeks ago, I got to go to Granbury and stay the weekend.  Even attended a Granbury Football game!  Brynn plays in the band so I really wanted to watch her march and I did.  They were good!  Very good!  And I should know, thanks to our Pirate Pride Band.  Hello!  I know good bands.

Summer came on Saturday and helped with the session and tagged along.  It was so much fun to see her and all of us hang out together!  I'm thankful that TCU is close to Ft. Worth and that we have family there.  It's comforting.  I was spoiled rotten by Marcus and Bridgette!  HELLO!  We ate like kings!  And just enjoyed visiting and sharing some time together.   I'm glad there's a couple more cousins to photograph in the years to come!  

Love Does,
Kristin

Brynn's Q + A

(My comments are in parenthesis.)

where do you go to school?
Granbury High School

plans after graduation?
Attend a 4 year university majoring in Biology and minoring in business. (this may have changed by now, it's been so long since I asked her these questions!  YIPES!)

what is your idea of perfect happiness?
Being surrounded by those you love and who love you

when and where were you happiest?
In my pj's hanging out with my family in our living room (uh, HELLO!  My kind of girl!)

greatest fear?
Definitely being stung by a lot of bees at one time and dying.  

what is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
My lack of patience. (I've never once noticed this about you, girl.  You must be working on it.)

what is the trait you most deplore in others?
Their lack of common sense.  (I seriously spewed my tea when I read this. I heard this in your voice with an "eye roll" included.  LOL)

what do you consider the mosts overrated virtue?
Pride (a virtue and a deadly sin.  This one made me open my catechism.)

hich words or phrases do you most overuse?
1) Fight me 2) Good one 3) fine 4) I'm hungry 5) you do you 6) let me live my life 7) awesome 8) okay then

which living person do you most despise?
No one, but I find a lot of people irritating

what or who is the greatest love of your life?
Music and dogs

what is your current state of mind?
Excitement (I'm wondering if it is, still?  Or has the senior blues struck?)

which talent would you most like to have?
Super intelligence.

if you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
The fact that I freak out over little things

if you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be?
A dog, just having fun and loving everyone

where would you like to live?
Somewhere with a lot of trees (um...HELLO!  You live in a gated, plantation community.  If you don't move ever, you got this.)

what is the quality you most like in a man?
A good sense of humor

in a woman?
Strength

what do you most value in friends?
Loyalty

what is it that you most dislike?
Peanut butter and waiting.  (I giggled at this.  You could enjoy peanut butter, while you wait.  Right?)

which living person do you most admire?
My mom

greatest regret?
Everything I've ever done has sculpted me into the person I am now. Live without regrets. (#truth)

who are your heroes in real life?
Those fighting for our country or our safety

how would you like to die?
Happy, old, and in my sleep

what is your motto?
Everything happens for a reason

are you single? It never hurts to ask. Someone may read this blog post and HELLO! True love. :)
Haha yes

the one with Keegan, LCHS Grad 2017

Keegan is a senior at Lubbock Cooper High School.  I recently donated a Gift Certificate to a benefit for a little boy with cancer.  Keegan's mom won the session and decided that her kid needed graduation pictures.  I'm so glad she did, because I needed to photograph Keegan!  

I'm such a voyeur of humans.  I love dissecting their faces and their ticks and the things that make them unique creatures.  We are all created so differently and crafted by His hand in such unique ways.  It's kind of like a game for me.  You know, let's figure out what makes this human special.   I mean we all have eyes, body parts, etc.  What makes this one different?

Right away, 2 minutes in, I noticed that Keegan can totally pull of "the squinch".  You'll notice it in the photos I'm sharing here on this blog.  And he does it without much coaching at all, I might add.  He lost his cousin in a horrible accident a while ago, and in honor of her, he has a tattoo on his wrist.  I really wanted to find a way to showcase that in his session because it's such a part of his life.  And that sideways smile?  Hello!  I'm convinced it's because he incessantly chews on the inside of his lip.   

Keegan brought along his friend, King to his session.  I encourage grads to bring friends, family members, along for motivation, help, and extra set of hands.  King did mighty fine holding my reflector to help bring in some interesting light to many of these images.  Thank you, King!  And despite the horrid mosquitos that night, overall it was a great night!  

Please make sure you read through Keegan's Q + A.  The questions are in bold, Keegan's answers follow and my commentary is in parenthesis.  

Love Does,
Kristin

where do you go to school? Lubbock Cooper High School! Class of 2017

the most kick ass teacher you've ever had and why you love them so?  Mr.Tabor! The reason is because he was a mentor to me and a role model I learned so much from him. (I love teacher's like that!)

plans after graduation?  Attending a college out of Lubbock and moving out of Lubbock. If not then attending SPC and living with friends in Lubbock.. (I'm a big believer in getting out of town and on your own.  You grow and learn so much.  Nothing against TT folks.)

what is your idea of perfect happiness? When your happy with yourself and you have things that make you happy and you enjoy your career.  (I totally agree...it's the "happy with yourself" part we all struggle with.)

when and where were you happiest?  When I was dating a girl that changed my world, it made my life so much better. If wasn't for her or her family I don't know where I would be in life. I'm a lot better now, but they helped through a tough times! My friends also helped as well! 

greatest fear? Being alone and being Ignored. (uh, HELLO!  I could have typed this myself.)

what is the trait you most deplore in yourself?  That I have a big heart and I always there for someone no matter if I'm matter or not at them.  (definitely not something you should deplore in yourself.  Compassionate hearts are where it's at, bro.  Yes, it means they are easy to crush and hurt, but it's how we love.  And love is the greatest!)

what is your greatest extravagance? My phone bill. (I soooo hear you.)

what is your favorite journey? When I went out of town with my friends to camp at lake Allen Henry.  (I LOVE a good road trip!)

what do you consider the mosts overrated virtue? Money (agreed...it should not be the measure of success by any means.  Happiness and love should be instead.)

on what occasion do you lie?  If it's nessary and it's not something hurtful or big.

what do you dislike most about your appearance?  My weight and my nose.  (your nose?  HELLO! You've got a great nose!  It's god given, just roll with it.  And as for the weight?  Didn't notice it, but I can sooooo relate.)

which words or phrases do you most overuse?  I'm tired.

what or who is the greatest love of your life?  I don't have one I'm a loner. (mine right now, is down and dirty tortellini from Orlando's.  Can't give it up.  Need to, obsess about it.)

which talent would you most like to have? To be able to sing

if you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? My weight and be better educated  (this one makes me go, hmmm...I think there's a story here.)

if you could change one thing about your family, what would it be? To not let the small things get in the way! No matter what we are family we always be. 

what do you consider your greatest achievement?  Becoming a manger and supporting myself a little. (BRAVO!)

if you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be? Be a skinny, tan guy with abs and muscles and show people that we can change and just be happy.  (I'm seeing a reoccurring theme here with the happiness.  You are on the right track, buddy!  And change that to "Hot Asian Dude" and I'm with you.  #insidejoke)

what is your most treasured possession? My car

where would you like to live?  Las Vegas Nevada

what is your favorite occupation?  Technology

in a woman? Somone who is honest and doesn't cheat!  Somone who can communicate and be themselves when with me.

what do you most value in friends? Their opinion and them being my supporters

who are your favorite writers? Don't have any...(seriously?  What's the last book you read then?)

what is it that you most dislike? Liars and people who start drama also people who ignore you and don't communicate if they have a problem with you. (#truth)

which living person do you most admire? My father

greatest regret? Not doing more things in high school than what I did. (you've got months and several years in college to catch up.  #goforit)

who are your heroes in real life? My father! (sounds like a guy I need to meet)

how would you like to die? With my significant other! (good one...I'd like to avoid it all together if I could.)

are you single?  It never hurts to ask.  Someone may read this blog post and HELLO!  True love.  :) Yes unfortunately.. (not for long, I bet)

the one with Landan, LCHS Senior 2017

Meet Landan, Lubbock Cooper Graduate!  He arrived in his BIG Texas truck and we sure had a good time together.  I've known Landan his whole life.  His mom and dad are good friends of mine and yes, this is making me feel very old, but at the same time, I LOVE it!  I get to watch these kids grow up and become pretty darn cool humans.  

Love Does,
Kristin

the one with Savannah, a CTK Senior 2017

Savannah is all grown up and a SENIOR!!!  No way!  I'm shaking my head at how old I feel right now as I type this.  HELLO!  I realize that the earth rotates and I gain a wrinkle, but please!  STOP!!!  I want my babies back!

Enjoy the sneak peek!

Love Does,
Kristin

the one with Kayli, LCHS Grad 2017

Last week I had the pleasure of photographing Miss Kayli.  I've watched her grow up at Cooper and turn into this gorgeous girl!  You will see her happy and smiling all over this blog post, but if you know her, you know the struggle.  She's wanted to play basketball since her dad was a coach. And because of injury and pain and a recently diagnosed nerve disease, her dream is over.  One of them anyway.  Something tells me that there's quite a few more dreams left to dream.  

Love Does,
Kristin

where do you go to school?
Lubbock-Cooper 

the most kick ass teacher you've ever had and why you love them so?
Mrs. Green, 5th grade. She had a dry sense of humor that very few caught onto. I learned a ton while having fun, and getting lots of laughs all the while.

plans after graduation?
I plan on going to Texas Tech University and becoming a pediatric Occupational Therapist. 

what is your idea of perfect happiness?
Some gelato and a brand new puppy. 

when and where were you happiest?
I was happiest in Rhode Island at the end of this May when I found a treatment that worked for my nerve disorder. 

greatest fear?
Never making a difference. 

which is historical figure (fact or fiction) do you most identify with?
Pocahontas because she learns to cope and adapt to the new way of living and I kind of have had to learn to adapt as well with my nerve disorder. I also love being outside, and have the same hair color so it all works ya know? 

what is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
I can never listen to a song the whole way through on the radio or on my phone.

what is the trait you most deplore in others?
People that play a whole song on their phone all the way through. 

what is your favorite journey?
Troubleshooting treatments over the last few years. 

on what occasion do you lie?
Surprise parties and telling my parents that I didn't cheat on my diet!! 

what do you dislike most about your appearance?
I dislike my nose the most!

which words or phrases do you most overuse?
"Oh my goodness" and "but it'll be fine" "dude" 

what or who is the greatest love of your life?
Sports are the greatest love of my life!! 

what is your current state of mind?
Just taking one day at a time while focusing on the positives in day to day life.

which talent would you most like to have?
I would love to be able to do calligraphy, but until I develop that talent, I guess my "7 year old boy handwriting" will have to suffice.

if you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Not to worry so much.

what do you consider your greatest achievement?
Making it to regional cross country with a broken hip :, ) 

if you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be?
A pineapple. not real cute on the outside but usually sweet on the inside!!!

what is your most treasured possession?
My tennis shoes.

where would you like to live?
I would love to live in the mountains somewhere.

what do you most value in friends?
I value the friends that are not there for their convenience, but because they genuinely love you, through thick and thin.

who are your favorite writers?
I really love John green.

which living person do you most admire?
I most admire my mom. 

greatest regret?
I regret not sticking to piano in highschool.

who are your heroes in real life?
My heros are my parents. 

how would you like to die?
Peacefully. 

what is your motto?
"There is a plan much greater than my understanding." 

are you single? It never hurts to ask. Someone may read this blog post and HELLO! True love.
Yes

the one with Kinsey, a MHS grad 2017

Kinsey's turn.  Yep!  Previous blog post is her twin sister, Kasey.  They are completely different individuals from head to toe, however, when photographing them, I could see the similarities as well.  Either way, some of my favorite people on the planet!

Love Does,
Kristin

where do you go to school?
Monterey

the most kick ass teacher you've ever had and why you love them so?
Mr. Jama my psych teacher because he has been through so much and always has good stories!

plans after graduation?
Attend Ole Miss
(hello!  so far away?!?!  I'm coming to visit!)

when and where were you happiest?
I am happiest when I'm on vacation (I can sooooo relate.  I love a good road trip and could honestly live in hotels, or on the beach.)

what is your favorite journey?
Hondorus mission trip

if you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
I wouldn't change anything

if you could change one thing about your family, what would it be?
I wouldn't change anything

what do you consider your greatest achievement?
Making it through junior year (there's a story of struggle here, I can feel it.  Struggle is good.  It makes you stronger.)

if you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be?
A dog (I wonder what kind?)  

what is your most treasured possession?
My dog

where would you like to live?
Seaside Florida or Fort Collins Colorado

what is the quality you most like in a man?
Tall

what do you most value in friends?
Sense of humor

what is it that you most dislike?
Being busy

which living person do you most admire?
My dad

are you single? It never hurts to ask. Someone may read this blog post and HELLO! True love. :)
Single

the one with kasey, a MHS grad 2017

Meet Kacey!  I recently photographed her and her twin sister, Kinsey.  (Her blog post to follow!)  I've known her and her family forever and consider them some of our oldest and dearest friends.  Not to mention, coolest.  Hello!  I always have fun and learn something every time I hang out with them.  

Enjoy her sneak peek!  And don't forget to read her Q+A!

Love Does,
Kristin

where do you go to school?
Monterey

the most kick ass teacher you've ever had and why you love them so? 
Mr. Jama, because he always jokes around and has cool stories.

plans after graduation?
no clue.  Just to go to college.

when and where were you happiest?
on vacation with my family

greatest fear? 
making the wrong decision about college

what is your favorite journey? 
Honduras mission trip

what do you dislike most about your appearance?  
acne

what is your current state of mind? 
to get through senior year

which talent would you most like to have? 
to sing

if you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
nothing

if you could change one thing about your family, what would it be?
nothing

where would you like to live? 
I would like to live on the beach

what is the quality you most like in a man?
a man that like to have fun and isn’t embarrassed

in a woman?
a woman that doesn’t depend on other find self assurance

what do you most value in friends?
loyalty and fun

who are your favorite writers?
Nicholas Sparks

which living person do you most admire?
I admire my parents

are you single?  It never hurts to ask.  Someone may read this blog post and HELLO!  True love.  :) 
very single (insert crying face, laughing emoji)