So here it is officially........my new logo.
Designed by one of my fabulous clients Matt Poe. I just love it. Also, I'm very excited that my new website is finally up and running. I've been working on it for about a month between editing client sessions and it is finally done. Leave me some comments to let me know what you think! Same address as before www.cindymillsphotography.com
I had the honor of photographing the first pictures of this precious baby boy last friday. We set up in the living room and had a great time getting some really sweet pictures. It really was a very laid back session with lullabies playing in the background. I got to chat with mom, dad and nana while I snapped away. I know I keep saying this, but I LOVE my job!!!
Check out those adorable little feet!
I love this one where you can see his perfect little belly button. The little guy is only 1 week old and his umbilical cord had already fallen off! I was so excited because it's great to have a cute belly button in a few of the shots!
So far this is my favorite. I love that little sleepy yawn!
And one of the new family. Congratulations!
On Wednesday I headed north to this awesome family's beautiful home for a little fun. We started off inside, but quickly moved outside once we realized that it was going to be a great evening. We had SO much fun! I even got in the sandbox and brought a little sand home with me. Not in my camera, but there was plenty in my clothes. Scroll down and see the shot I got and you'll see that it was TOTALLY worth it!
There were SO many that I loved that I couldn't just narrow it down to 3-4 this time so here is a super long post. Can't wait to show you the rest!
Thanks for the fun evening!
and a different version......as requested ;)
and I just to make sure I don't leave out ANY family members......isn't this the cutest dog EVER?
Yesterday I played around with my flash and backdrop and Mia was more than happy to pose for me.....FINALLY! I've been waiting 2 1/2 years for her to willingly model for me. I took about 150 pictures of her that look pretty much the same, but this one I just love! If she would have let me fix her hair and put clothes on her it would have been tons better, but.......NO WAY! Mia had just gotten up from her nap and she was ready to play and that means...diaper ONLY! Silly girl! Where did she get such expressive looks? Click to see the larger version. It's much better larger. ;)
So I'm a little late with this, but it was a busy weekend!
We had a great 4th. Saylor and I made kebobs on the grill and just hung out and did a lot of nothing. In the evening we went our friends Jill and Brian and their daughter to watch the fireworks. We had fun and the girls had an absolute BLAST! They got to ride in the wagon....that's Jill pulling it and they even ran around in the street........calm down MOM the street was closed and we set up our lawn chairs on the grass median and watched the girls chase each other. It was a great time! 
Horrible street lamp lighting, but I still love this picture!
There are lots more, but I have work I should be doing right now instead of blogging!!
I have had quite a busy week. I don't think I will ever be able to blog it all. First we had Saylor's Grandmother and Aunt visit us from Maryland. I have pictures of the stockyards, and Ft. Worth zoo that need to be put on here. Then my mom and dad came and stayed with us for 4 days. Mia LOVED all the attention she got and I LOVED that my Dad (mom and I helped) fixed my garage door for us. YEAH DAD! Then Saturday morning I had a session with a FABULOUS family. So we'll start there and work backwards. ;)
Trashing the dress........
This is a trend that is just starting to take off and I just really LOVE the whole idea and concept behind it.
Want to know more about it read this:
New York Times article about Trashing the Dress
Also check out the official blog:
Trash the Dress Blog
And for High School Seniors (really, really love this idea):
Let's get trashed Blog
this could also apply to school uniforms, graduation gowns etc.
So if there are any Brides (or Seniors) out there that want some AWESOME images in that beautiful dress that you obsessed over finding, spent a fortune on, and will NEVER wear again then give me a call and we will set up a super fun Trash the Dress session. I will be doing these for 1/2 off my regular session fee for the rest of the summer. So book during June, July or August and your session fee is just $50!!!
Hey, even if you've been married for a few years drag that dress out of moth balls and go get trashed and then give the georgeous images to your hubby for an anniversary gift. Now THAT's a creative gift!!
For awhile now I have been playing around in photoshop trying to figure out how to get my pictures to look similar to the old polaroids that my baby book is filled with. Something about them are just so cool and well.....vintage. I came across an action, that is an automated set of conversions for those who don't speak photoshop, that kind of does what I have been looking for. So I made a few adjustments and I'm starting to love how it looks. Here is an example:
This picture is from a few weeks ago after church. It's Mia's Easter dress which I didn't actually take a picture of ON Easter because.......well, I'm lazy. ;)
Also, another little sneak peak of my new look coming soon.
Here is a comparison so you can see what it looks like right out of the camera, how I would usually process an image and then with the new polaroid treatment.
And one more because Mia is just so darn cute in her dress!!!
Leave me a comment and let me know what you think. Should I keep it, tweak it or scrap it?????
I'm sure you noticed the change in background colors. This is part of the new look that Cindy Mills Photography has coming very soon. I am so excited about some of the changes that I will be making in the look and branding of my business. I have an AWESOME new logo that I can't wait to share with everyone. There will be new colors, a new website and all new marketing material (business cards, brochures, even an exciting product catalog).
So for now here is a little sneak peek of a tiny little portion of the new logo. Can't wait to show you the WHOLE thing!!
Mia is so funny. She thinks any little girl that twirls and her skirt flairs out is a princess. She hasn't shown much interest in playing dress up until last night. We watched "The Wizard of OZ" and shortly after it was over she went running back to her room shouting "princess, princess." A few minutes later she came out of her room with this outfit. The broom is for riding.....I guess in Mia's world princesses ride brooms instead of witches.
Check out that tummy sticking out. ;)
This post is for my good friend, who may or may not want to be outed as a blog addict so we'll just call her "Sally". We've been watching a lot of the movie Cars around here so that is the first name that came to mind. Anyway, Sally knows who she is. Sally and I recently talked about how we both have a serious problem that is know as "blog stalking". We talked about someone that we have never met in person like we've know them for years. I'm not sure if Sally does this, but I am about to admit just how serious my blog stalking is. I check all my blogs first thing in the morning. If they haven't been updated I will check them again later in the morning. I check over and over through out the day until.....FINALLY, the blog is updated. It is like watching a soap opera. You just HAVE to know what happens next. In my case, I read a lot of photographer's blogs and I want to see their newest work. I get really frustrated when I check and check and they haven't updated. I need my fix! I know it is crazy and a little weird, but at least I'm not addicted to something worse. ;)
So for all those of you who are dying to know who I stalk the most here is my list of favorite blogs. I love enabling others. "Sally", have fun checking these out (because I know you will) and don't worry there is nothing wrong with blog stalking!!! At least I hope there isn't!! :)
Ali Edwards -amazing scrapbooker and I love her design style
Tara Whitney -unbelievable photographer and scrapbooker and I love to see the sneak peeks from her sessions
The Image is Found photography -this husband and wife couple are my photography superheroes!!! My dream is for my husband and I to have a fun wedding photography business like theirs someday!
Fred Egan -an amazingly talented photographer and a really nice guy. I seriously stalk his blog because I can't get enough of his images. They blow me away! Plus, I check often to see when "The Misfits" (a Dallas area photog group) will get together again.
Daily Relish -this blog is awesome. Love the photographer's style and creativity. One of my favorites!
Amy Coffey -just added her to my favorites. I just enjoy reading this one
Jessica Claire - WOW!! Check it out!
The Weibners -another wedding photographer couple
Juxtapose Photography -Kate's writing is so funny. I love her images also! She is a fellow member of "The Misfits" too.
Boutwell Studio-yet another awesome husband/wife photo team!
The Poe Family -a client of mine. I really enjoy reading this blog and keeping up with The Poe Fam!
Emory and Blaine's place -a friend of mine. I love to see the pictures of her kid's and hear what they are up to!
There are SO many more!!!! I have probably around 50 blogs that I read regulary. The list above are my favorites. The ones that I check over and over.
Enjoy blog stalking today!!!
That is the best way to describe this family!! I had an absolute BLAST with them. With my experience of having taught high school I find that it is rare to see a family with teenagers that actually, truly ENJOY being together. This family really has FUN together. They reminded me of my own family with Dad cracking jokes and keeping everyone laughing. Thanks for making my job so easy.
You may also recognize them from a few weeks ago. I did the senior portraits for the daughter. I was excited that they wanted to get a few more family pictures.
So here are just a few. I'm saving my favorites until later ;) Can't show you the best ones just yet!!
ENJOY!
I had the great honor of photographing this beautiful little girl yesterday. Her mom and dad are dear friends of ours from church. Little Miss "E" is quite the fighter. She was born about 10 weeks early. Her original due date is May 21st but she was born back in March. Almost 2 months ago!!
I have been amazed at the strength that her parents and big sister have shown during the whole ordeal and continue to show. I am proud to call them our friends. I am also amazed at the power of God and prayer. This little beauty has had many prayers offered in honor of her and her family and they are being answered!
We had a lot of fun taking pictures yesterday and I just couldn't wait to show these. I had a hard time picking just a few but here are my favorites so far.
And big sister.......she invited me to tea ;)
I know that You Tube is not the newest, latest, coolest thing out there, but I have FINALLY figured out how to share a slideshow with you.
So without further ado.....Here is a recent client slideshow.
Enjoy!! :)
We had a ton of fun in downtown McKinney with this great Senior. She was very brave and up for anything! I even made her climb up a creepy fire escape with her heels on. :) We got tons of great images from the session and here are just a couple of my favorites so far.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this one. :D
I have been knee deep in senior, newborn, and family portraits for the last few weeks. I am about to get caught up finally. I haven't gotten to post anything of my own in a few weeks so here are some recents so you can see what has been going on outside of "photography land."
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