Aside from being entirely lovely, she is also a fantastic realtor in Houston.  Oh, and she sure likes pugs…especially her Paulie.  (can you blamer her??)

Sarah is involved with an awesome local pug rescue group, PugHearts, and needed some photos with Paulie for an upcoming fundraising event.  If she needed them to be completely, heart-meltingly adorable, then I’d say mission accomplished.

Far left picture.  Is killing me.  Oh, Paulie.

You look FABULOUS.  The both of you.

♥ BFF ♥

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Amanda.

If you think she’s beautiful on the outside, you should see what she’s got on the inside.

I would like to offer a HUGE thank you to my sweet friend for trusting me and helping me to try out something fun and new!

I’m sure Nick notices each and every day.

Reason #54 why I love Alicia and Nick:  They are a no-fuss, easy-breezy, keep-it-cool kind of couple.

And they just work.

So there.

Nick, I have to give you a gold star for humoring our photographic endeavors.  I know it may not have been your *ideal* way to spend a Saturday morning, but you kept your moping and groaning (more or less) in check.

It is only fair that we took a moment to showcase your inner badass.

Hard.  Core.

You know what?  It is kinda tricky to take pictures of your friends.  Especially those you don’t see very often.  Alicia is crazy-busy working at HBU and pursuing her DOCTORATE at A&M.  (smart/gorgeous…be jealous).  Meanwhile, I’m kid-wrangling day after day.  It makes it difficult to find solid hang-out time,  and Alicia and I were long overdue.  I pretty much just wanted to throw the ‘ol camera aside and gab with my best girl!  But I’d say we did a decent job at multi-tasking.

Oh, my Lil’ Aleelee… I cherish the days of Jewel on the radio and Popeye’s Chicken in our bellies.  Thank you for being my forever friend.  This, my dear, is especially for you:

The kind who love to laugh together.

Therefore, as determined by the Janica Boles definition of the word, Julie and Andrew are officially AWESOME.

Where there is laughter, there is love.

I just love how Andrew smiles when he looks at his lovely wife.

And seriously, if you were looking into these eyes, how could you NOT want to smile?  Julie, you’re gorrrrgeous!

Cute and cuter.

Hot and hotter!

And because no jbo photo session is complete without a little hand-holding-headless action…

Julie and Andrew…FINALLY!  Seems like this little session of ours has been in the works for a long time, doesn’t it?

I love how we started with huge, ambitious wedding-ish/Galveston-esque plans only to end up in the most simple and perfect way.  Exactly what we never knew we always wanted, right?

It was a delight to spend time with you both and I can’t wait to do it again!  Have a fruity beverage out on the top deck of the cruise ship for me next weekend, OK?

Actually, make it two.

xoxo

Stephanie is all three.

Back in July, I had the distinct privilege of helping Stephanie create some images to be used as artwork for her upcoming debut album, Overcomers.

Stephanie truly has a gift for creating music.  The lyrics emerge from her heart of hearts, and she molds them with such powerful music – the result is nothing short of inspired.

Those who get to see Stephanie in action as the music director of the contemporary worship service at Cypress Creek Christian Church know that this album is long overdue!

I encourage you all to visit her just-launched website, Stephanie Sharp Songs, and learn more about her story and passions.

Word on the street is that the CD will be available on iTunes, CD Baby, and Amazon by the end of the month!

Stephanie’s family owned a home on Crystal Beach that was completely devastated by Hurricane Ike last September.  We ventured out on a wind-whipped, overcast day and held our photo session among the vacant lots and random remaining debris.

Despite the destruction, many homes have since been repaired, rebuilt, and resurrected – Stephanie felt that this atmosphere was more than appropriate to represent the spirit of the Overcomers album.

As we walked along the coast, Stephanie found this tiny chunk of wood.

The seafoam green color was a telltale sign…this was a piece of her destroyed home.

Stephanie and Leannah, THANK YOU for inviting me to be a part in this amazing process.  I am thrilled that I was able to contribute to your musical journey.  Remember me when…!

xoxo

]]> http://janicabolesphotography.com/blog/stephanie-sharp/feed/ 7 http://janicabolesphotography.com/blog/alyssa/ http://janicabolesphotography.com/blog/alyssa/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:22:28 +0000 jbo http://janicabolesphotography.com/blog/?p=2441 This is my  friend, Alyssa.

She’s a photographer.

And she’s beautiful!

I was fortunate enough to cross paths with Alyssa at a Professional Photographers Guild of Houston meeting.  She’s an interior designer-turned pin up photographer with crazy-fun style.  As awesome girls do, we hit it off immediately!

Alyssa was in need of some quick head shots for her work with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo committee.  She was even willing to trek up to my neck of the ‘burbs, so how could I say no?

This girl does amazing things behind her camera, and apparently does just as well in front of mine.

You MUST check out her pinup work.  It is fun, flirty, and fabulous!

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Not gonna lie, I’d love for her to give me the full pinup treatment one of these days.

I’ll even trek down to her neck of the big city.

Gorgeous, gorgeous, and gorgeous.

Kenzie’s eyes are out-of-the-park stunning and Kaylee’s smile can stop traffic.

Seriously Charlotte, you did good.

Girls like this make me REALLY want a sister.

Since our session last weekend, Kenzie has left for the ARMY!  I am so amazed by her awesome determination and willingness to get out and serve.

(and can I just say that she will be the hottest boot camp-er EVER?)

What a pleasure it was to hang out with these sweet ladies.  You may recognize Kaylee from her bridal portraits we did last year.  She was brave enough to take a chance on me when I was first starting out and I am so grateful that she did!

Kaylee suggested that we meet at the Creekside Park subdivision in The Woodlands. It was pristine! I can’t wait to grab my own family, pack up a picnic lunch, and spend an afternoon out there.

Thanks again, ladies, for such a fun and easy session. Kenzie, enjoy your Army adventures and Kaylee and Charlotte, take care of each other!

~

Mike and Judy sure think so.

Do these two look cozy together, or what?

Mike’s a lucky man and he nose it.

*groan*

I sure can feel a “happily every after” coming on…

Mike and Judy are getting married!

There is no shortage of blue eyes in the Leopold family.

Let’s take a closer look, shall we?

Christina and Glen, check and CHECK.  (and helloooooo hot couple!)

Alex’s big brother blues, present and accounted for.

And last, but certainly never least, sweet Leo, bringin’ the baby blues.  :)

“I’m a 2-year-old…whee!!”

(wiggle wiggle squirm squirm)

And I’m just discovering the world around me…

I have a feeling that Alex is going to be one heck of a big brother.

See what I mean?  (*swoon*)

Toetal sweetness.

Yay, Leopolds!  Christina and Glen live next door to my best friend Lizard and I was thrilled when they asked me to take family pictures.  I have  loved watching their curly-haired, energy-packed kiddo, Alex, grow and grow the past couple of years, and was excited to finally meet sweet Leo, the newest addition the family.

Christina and Glen, THANK YOU for hanging out for a morning full of humidity, toddler chasing, newborn soothing, and picture grinning.  I had a ball and am down for round 2 whenever you say the word.  :)

(and one more because they are so stinking cute)

Thompson family, you’ve got a good thing going.

I’m pretty sure that Holden is at maximum baby cuteness.  I mean, really…!

And big bro Keaton?  The sprinkling of freckles just KILLS me.  And when you factor in the crazy amount of love that this kid has for his family…quite the package deal.

Mandy and Michael – keep it up.  :)

Anyone else feeling a bit warm and fuzzy?  I just love being around families that feel so…right.

Michael, Mandy, Keaton, and Holden, thank you for such a laid-back and delightful session! Let’s do it again sometime, shall we?