Seeing Ghosts!!!! HaHaHa!

I just thought I'd share with you my new favorite picture. This is the result of a series of test shots I was taking during Cristin's bridal session. She was actually nowhere near me at the time I took the picture but her shadow appeared in the mirror. Creepy. She's convinced the place is haunted...I'm conviced that this is the GREATEST picture ever!!!!

Also, I've been hard at work on the new wedding website for the past several weeks. I'm squeezing in time between spending time with my kiddos and fam, photoshoots and my never ending school obligations. I hope to have it live and online in the next 2 weeks!

Stay tuned......

Uh-May-Zing Bridal Session....

I Repeat: UH-MAY-ZING!!! My good friend Cristin, who I have had the pleasure of taking engagements for, hired me to take her bridal portraits. She booked me about 3 months in advance and I've been waiting ever-so-patiently, counting down the days until I could photograph this GORGEOUS friend of mine!

Well, our day finally came!!!!!

I am still waist deep in photos to edit....there were sooooooo many good ones I pretty much had to keep them all to give her....so here is a handfull of shots to hold you over until the big unveiling of the new wedding site in a few weeks!

Enjoy!

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The UHCL BFA Art Opening!

The UHCL art opening for the graduating BFA students was last night and what a fun and inspiring experience. I love being surrounded by so many amazingly creative people. I am grateful to the many friends and family that came out in support of my work. Without your love and faith in me I don't think I'd be where I am today. I love you all very much!!!

Here's to hopefully many more art openings in what I hope to be a lasting career in photography!

Love,
Amber

My Superman Turns 4!!!

It's hard to believe that my baby boy is 4 years old today!! Time has never flown as quickly as it has since having kids. It's sad that the moments pass by so fast and before you know it they're celebrating their first steps, their first words and their first birthday.

Happy Birthday Little Superman!!

Mommy and Daddy love you very much!!!

mmmmm, yummy!!!he's suffering from a severe case of present hysteria!

Wow! What a night!

I just shot a wedding this afternoon and after standing in heels for 8 hours with only a 5 minute "cake break" and a slice of bread to keep me going I'm determined to put a dent in these photos tonight!!! With each wedding experience I find myself determined to push myself creatively and really dive into my work! Thanks to my lovely assistant today for having that water bottle handy. You knew I was thirsty even though I didnt....creepy :0P I can't wait for the world to see some of my most exciting work yet!!!

I figure I will put in a few more hours of post-production time before hiding a few eggs for my angels then head on off to sleepy-sleepy land! Moms run off pure oxygen, not sleep, right? HaHa

Love to you all and Happy Easter. Remember what we are celebrating!


Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
1 Peter 1:3

Finally!!! Erin's Bridals!!!!!

I have been patiently waiting to put these bridals on the site, and since tomorrow is the big day I finally get to :0)
This place was absolutely gorgeous and it definitely didn't hurt that the bride was amazing in front of the camera!

Enjoy!!
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2009 UHCL BFA Art Exhibition

The 2009 BFA graduates for the University of Houston Clear Lake will have works featured at the UHCL Art Gallery beginning April 13th, 2009. Yours truly is one of 3 students who was chosen to have 2 pieces selected for the exhibition, so you can imagine my excitement! Please stop by the artist reception night on April 15th from 5-7 p.m. at the University of Houston Clear Lake Bayou building. There will be food and drinks and some tremendous works of art to take in! Drop me a line if you have any questions on how to get there! Hope to see you there!!!!

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Great Couple + Downtown = Fun Engagement Shoot

Markus and Amanda are one of my November weddings and we spent some time together this past weekend taking their engagement pictures. They were a great deal of fun and a pleasure to be around. I can't wait to shoot their big day!!! Here are a couple of my faves from our time together.
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Vintage Madness & Fabulous Friday Weather!

I've got myself a small collection of vintage chairs that I've either won through online auctions or have found in resale stores around town. I love adding a piece of unusual furniture to a photoshoot to give it an extra something to make it more original and memorable. I also love just photographing my chairs in random locations. I'm currently working on a series of images that will showcase these chairs in and around Houston.

With today's GORGEOUS weather, I thought it would be a great idea to take the two newest additions to my collection out for their first photoshoot! I drove around Kemah and Seabrook stopping at random spots that I thought would be great backdrops for my lovely little chairs. Here are my faves from today :0)

I also stumbled across a house along the way that at one point, pre-Ike, had been located on the other side of the road. I found it fascinating that through all the movement of the wind and water the steak sauce bottle managed to stay upright, undisturbed.
As always, enjoy!

The Future Mrs. O'Brien

The first wedding I booked last year is quickly approaching. The big day is June 20th and Heather and I finally got to shoot her bridals back on the 21st. She brought her mom, close friend Angie (whom I've worked for as well :0)) and her BEAUTIFUL baby girl Abby!!! Here are a few of the photos that I can release from our time together. I hope you enjoy. Heather you are FANTASTIC and you definitely are a sister from another family! LOL.

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