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July 23, 2008

Sneaky Peaky

Filed under: Photography — jhicksphoto @ 2:36 pm

I’m like running out the door right now while I post this! But if I do have any faithful readers, I just had to post this little sneak peak from Raeleigh’s shoot yesterday. She didn’t really wanna cooperate, and the sun was really bright. BUT, of course we still got some killer good shots!! Here’s one:

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She’s only FOUR YEARS OLD! Can we say SUPERMODEL!!!

On the flip side :P

July 22, 2008

Just one….or TWO

Filed under: Photography — jhicksphoto @ 2:18 pm

Ok, so there’s not any time to blog my whole session from last night. I can’t believe how busy I am. I’ve had work every day since Saturday, and one today, one tomorrow. I get to skip Thursday, but only cause I’m driving to Fort Worth all day!! Then one Friday-Sunday! WHEW!!! Some photographers say they specialize in SOMETHING. I can’t ever really figure out what it is I specialize in. PETS?? Shoot, I dunno. So I never really say. All I say is I DON’T specialize in WEDDINGS!!! HAHAHAHAH. But anyways, when I’m asked to do a family portrait, I usually cringe. But lately that hasn’t been the case. They are getting fun! Especially when I have AWESOME familys to work with. I love with someone says, I just want something fun and out of the ordinary. Well YOU CAME TO THE RIGHT GAL!!! Fun is my MIDDLE name!!! heheheh. This is only my opinion, but the following picture is perfect. To me. Only downfall is DAD wasn’t in it. But if I was a mom (and I hopefully will be one day!!), this would make my heart melt.

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As a photographer, there are some things I would change. I just snapped the picture really quickly, no time to think. But that aside, I LOVE IT. I hope Dawn does too. She has some beautiful kids. They were a little leary of the camera at first but warmed up QUICKLY. Especially the older of the two, Cale, I swear he’ll be a model!

This is all you get :P
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I’ll see ya’ll on the flip side!

hahahahah. I’ve been wanting to end with that :)

July 21, 2008

Craddock – Family

Filed under: Photography — jhicksphoto @ 4:15 am

Ok, so I’ve pretty much never had this much fun. And on a FAMILY portrait session (which I usually hate!). We laughed really hard. And puppy Mylee was so cooperative, for having just met me! These are most of the pictures. I’m gonna stop for tonight, cause I’m sleepy. But I have another family portrait tomorrow and then Raeleigh (see her dance pictures in a post below!) causual pictures session on Tuesday. Here’s a couple from today.

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And this one’s for the ladies!!!
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I love this picture of Allison. She’s so beautiful!! And very photogenic!
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hahahaha!
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One of my favorites from today!
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Good pic for the parents!
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I also LOVE this one too!
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July 20, 2008

Style

Filed under: Photography — jhicksphoto @ 7:23 pm

I don’t necessarily think mine is changing. But evolving. If that makes sense. I’m trying desperatly to make my style, MY STYLE. Bla bla bla.

Anyways. Shot a wedding last night. Well, SECOND shot a wedding with Tifanie from LLM Photography. Interesting wedding. To say the least. But I’m happy with my photos.

I’m just posting one. For now.
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May just be me, but I think that picture is so different from these pictures.
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And this.
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Both were taken a loooong time ago. You may not see it, but I see it and I’m happy with how far I’ve come. Even though I’ve got a long ways to go! I’m thrilled!

And just thought I’d throw this in: if we are not friends on myspace already, we should be :P

www.myspace.com/photobyjessica

July 19, 2008

Mama got some new actions.

Filed under: Photography — jhicksphoto @ 12:38 am

But no sessions to test them out on. Had TWO scheduled tonight. Both cancelled :( Sad faaaaaaaace. So I figured it would give me a chance to learn my way around the NEW TOTALLY RAD ACTIONS! That’s what they’re called, and it’s fitting, cause they are sooooooooooooooo TOTALLY RAAAAAAAD. New stuff will be coming your way shortly I promise. I’m second shooting my first wedding tomorrow! I’m excited, cause I love weddings, but hate the pressure and stress. So this is like the best of both worlds. Then I have a killer fun family portrait on Sunday and a couple other fun things next week. Then NEXT WEEKEND is the big weekend. The upcoming bridals of the GORGEOUS Jessica from the “Jessica & Cody – Engagements”. And also something you’ve never seen from me before. Hope it all works out as planned. Some other fun sessions too planned for while I’m in Fort Worth. So I guess my actions will be put to some use :P Ya think!!!

So far this is my favorite action. I just like the feeling it portrays.
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This one is similar, but I added a little contrast to bump it up a notch.
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In other news, my sis is going outta town so I finally get the chance to babysit my god-childcat, Lulu. She’s driving me crazy already, but then she fell asleep on my arm and I forgot all about the biting and scratching!!
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How cute is she!!!

She wasn’t too sure about Cooper though!
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That’s all for now. One of my besties is coming in town tonight and I’m getting some much needed BLAKE AND ALLISON fun!!

July 17, 2008

YAYYYYYYYYY

Filed under: Photography — jhicksphoto @ 7:13 pm

Camera comes in TODAY!!! I already have shoot lined up for this afternoon. You know I just couldn’t wait! Here’s a picture I don’t think I have posted. Well maybe I have, but I love it, so here it is again. I’m ordering a 11×14 canvas of it!

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I’ll post the pictures from tonight (2 be-a-utiful twin girls) later on! So check back!!!!!!!!!!

MUAHHHHHHHHH

**Edited to add**

SHE’S BACK!

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July 7, 2008

Cherie+Marcus. Wedding day!

Filed under: Photography — jhicksphoto @ 11:25 pm

I’m far from finished with this set of pictures. But I’m taking a much needed break to post some of my favs so far for all to see….and comment :P I’m trying to do things a little different. I like drama. I like dramatic lighting. And this was the perfect wedding to try some new things. I personally don’t like when lighting is perfectly even. I know some photographers (my father included) would probably look down on me for saying that…but, hey, when has that ever stopped me. I want people to scroll through my blog with a big smile on their face. I want people to look at a picture and tilt their head sideways and say “Aw” or “wow”. If you do this while looking at this post, then I have succeeded in my mission!

I love this picture.
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One of Cherie’s maid of honors (would that be how you say it, she had two…hmmmm…I dunno!) did all the girl’s makeup. She did a rockin awesome job if I might say so. Here’s a couple of her in action.
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Cherie’s mother might kill me for this. But she is so BEAUTIFUL. Even with rollers…
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Here’s a couple details.
The rings.
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The shoes.
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The flowers.
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The cake.
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The groom’s cake was made to look like the LSU stadium. It was AWESOME.
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The dress.
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The guest book. Made by YOURS TRULEY!!!
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Cherie with all her beautiful girls. Aren’t their dresses just to die for!??
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Here’s Marcus right before his bride walked down the aisle.
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And Cherie and her daddy. Look how nervous he looks!!
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But the mood quickly lightened!
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And the NEWLYWEDS!!
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Mr. and Mrs. Zebb!
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Marcus’s grandmother was tearing up the dance floor…
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Gorgeous girls, and handsome guys.

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Cherie and her daddy being silly.
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Here’s Marcus and his grandmother. She’s very special to him and isn’t she the most adorable lady you’ve EVER SEEN!!!??
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My favorite picture.
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And that’s all I got so far. I’m hurrying. But Mr. and Mrs. Zebb are away on honeymoon, so I gotta save some for them to see when they get home!!! You guys were so awesome and I’m SO GLAD you picked me to be apart of your day. Thanks to Melonie for saving my butt. Oh and I am going to get all the names from the people involved in this wedding and post them up on here. The DJ kept the party going and was awesome. The coordinator, unfortunatly, is retiring, cause she DID THE GREATEST JOB EVER! And the food and the cakes were delicious!

Yea, so it’s been awhile.

Filed under: Photography — jhicksphoto @ 3:29 am

Sorry, ya’ll havn’t miss much. NOTHING is going one. Well other then the fact that my camera broke AGAIN. Second time in two months. I wish I could return it and get my 5D…..oh to dream. Well I havn’t been up to much. Shot Cherie and Marcus’s wedding last night. Luckily my camera waited till the end of the night to break. THANK YOU MEL FOR SAVING MY LIFE. I dunno what I’d do with the group of people that have helped me along the way. I’d be lost. I’d be CRAZY LOST! Anyways, here’s the one and only picture I have edited.

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Cause I’m still fueling with hatred for CANON!!! But I’ll get over it, don’t worry. I’ll be back :P

And this picture is just to prove HOW FREAKIN HILARIOUS I AM
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they just can’t stop laughing at my crazy HYSTARICAL jokes
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Even AFTER a outfit change…Yep still funny.
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And this is my favorite picture of Katie. She’s so naturally beautiful!
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and my favorite picture of Marybeth. I mean, stick her in a ditch in baby pink heels and this is what you get!
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Oh and now that the wedding is over I can show my favs from Cherie’s bridals
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And this picture is the one Cherie chose to put up at the reception. I couldn’t have picked one better that shows the most AWESOME person she is.
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There are more, but those are my favorites.

And now I want to take the time to say Happy 4th of July to everyone. Yes yes, I know, it’s July 6th. Better late then never. THank you Uncle Chris for everything you did for us. We still think about you every day.
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I love you.

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