The Many Faces of Jacob Benjamin: Senior Portraits

It's been a big two weeks for my second oldest nephew, Jacob. He turned 19 on Monday, he graduates from high school on Sunday and he heads off to Europe next Thursday. He is the funniest, most daring 19 year old I know. Truly. Maybe even ever - forget about boxing him to his age category. And my heart skips a beat every time I hear him say "Aunt E", even if he does pronounce it "Awnt E" just to drive me crazy!

Here's to you, Jacob. And to a lifetime of laughing and exploring. I love you, kiddo.















You have no idea how perfect it was that we "trespassed" to take his pictures. That's my boy.

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Jack: Senior Portraits

Last Fall was so insanely busy that I just stopped blogging. I had so many photo shoots that it was all I could do to shoot them, edit them, and deliver them to clients. And somehow in the middle of it all, squeeze in a trip to California. Since January is definitely a slower month with photography, I'm going to take this time to go back through them and post them now. There will be babies, kiddos, families, weddings, and of course, high school seniors. That's where Jack comes in...

Jack is obsessed with Apple. And Steve Jobs. It's a natural, healthy obsession really, and one that I wholeheartedly endorse. I met Jack and his mom on a dreary, rainy day at My Studio which is located in downtown Tulsa. The Great Outdoors is my favorite studio of all, but for this particular shoot we needed a different feel and we needed privacy. My Studio turned out to be a perfect alternative to what I usually do. And it challenged me in the process to be a better photographer, to keep learning and growing.

I loved how our little Steve Jobs inspired photo shoot turned out. So here's to Jack, and his Apple rocking ways!

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Elizabeth: Senior Portraits

My sister-in-law is beautiful, vibrant and full of life. Her personality is colorful. The state fair and the candy store fit her more than you could ever imagine. She's that awesome. I've known this kid since she was 4 years old I think - I've been around these Conrads long enough to, well, become one. And I think her path is going to be one that exudes happiness and sunshine. It already does - that's just her way. But I'll let you see for yourself...









































Locations:
State Fair! State Fair!, Tulsa
Pinkitzel, Oklahoma City

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Happy Birthday, Nora!

She's our favorite redhead. I know - it's kinda crazy, right? Even Reba and Christina Hendricks don't hold a candle to this one. And she's four. FOUR. Dang.

Birthday girl - we hope your special day is full of lots of laughter, kisses, California sunshine, and of course, CANDY! We love you. Thank you for making this planet a better place to be. And to the parents of the birthday girl - you guys make amazing human beings. We're glad you do.

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It's where the palm trees grow.

Wow. This post has been a long time comin' - 6 months to be exact. And since my heart is literally aching for California and the people I love who are there, I figured it might be the best time yet to look back on our Great Western Adventure of 2012.

I hopped in the car with friends turned business partners and their two amazing children. Everyone was worried about me driving halfway across the country with someone else's kids (not that I have kids of my own, but you know what I mean). I wasn't worried at all. Annnnnd it was awesome - except for having to work most of the drive, but that probably helped the time go quickly anyway. Road trips make the best trips.

About halfway through the trip, the hubs packed a bag, took flight in the sky and joined us in the land where palm trees grow. We ended the trip with an actual vacation in Vegas. It was my first time! And though I didn't document much of that portion of the trip with my camera, it was fun I will never forget.

Oh the glorious. Here we go!

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