Sarah's photography

been a while

2010-05-22T01:11:00.001-05:00

Took some time off...but I'm back. I will start uploading some recent stuff next week, and then will be back to booking a few things here and there and set for full time in August :). See you all then.

bees and blue bonnets

2009-04-23T23:46:00.000-05:00

I just love this

2009-04-20T02:02:00.001-05:00

With all the rain we had this weekend it left my little one stuck indoors...

blue bonnets

2009-04-18T01:06:00.002-05:00

The bluebonnets are in bloom here in Texas, so while I have been taking pictures for clients I decided to get my nephews and daughter together for a quick shoot.

It was cold and early, but the kids did great!

I take tons of pictures of my daughter, but don't always share them. I figured I would break my rule this once...

Texas state flower-

blue bonnet

Em and Aj

2009-04-13T02:28:00.003-05:00

Brother and Sister.

We met for pictures in the blue bonnets.

The kids are adorable, and very cooperative considering the time and the weather.

It was a little chilly.

Taylor and Dan

2009-04-04T11:55:00.005-05:00

Taylor and Dan were married a week ago. Their wedding was a blast, and I hope everything they wanted it to be. I picked these two pictures because they were the fun spontaneous poses. So much so that with out being told the bride and groom (with out knowing what the other had done) jumped smack in the middle of the table. They were made for each other.

Congrats Taylor and Dan.
The rest of your images will be ready very soon!

spring is in the air

2009-03-24T12:47:00.001-05:00

Book your spring portrait session now!

No session fee,

and half off CD.

Face book

2009-03-06T14:45:00.002-06:00

I have created a group on face book. If you would like to join do so. Along with the specials posted here members of the face book group receive an additional special.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=63410135070

Gift Certificates

2009-03-02T02:15:00.001-06:00

Rackley Photo is now offering Gift Certificates. You choose the denomination starting at $5.00. These are great for new moms, engagement gifts, birthdays, mother's day, father's day, any gift giving holiday, or just because.

March special

2009-03-02T02:12:00.000-06:00

50% off portrait sessions.

As always it includes the online gallery to proof your images.

Plus the pose package is still available.

http://rackleyphoto.blogspot.com/2008/12/print-special.html

Victor and Vanessa

2009-02-23T01:05:00.000-06:00

Here is a little sneak peak for the two of you.

I had a great time with you all, and wish you the best!

Taylor

2009-02-15T00:13:00.000-06:00

Friday I did a bridal shoot for a young girl who is getting married in March. The site of the bridals was at Old South Plantation in Richmond, TX. It was a lovely old home, I am not sure how old, but I would guess precivil war since there was a lot of memorabilia around. It was so neat. Lost of history in one place. Just to name a few, they had Jane Longs bed, and Robert E Lee's pistol.
I will share images soon, but not until after the wedding, we don't want the groom finding this page...

Cuadrado Wedding

2009-02-07T22:31:00.000-06:00

J and E
Here is just a sneak peak of your pictures

February Special

2009-02-01T23:27:00.001-06:00

Any and all sessions in February are half off.

The print package is still the same

http://rackleyphoto.blogspot.com/2008/12/print-special.html

February is already a busy month

I only have the last weekend open,

but I do have weekdays available for booking.

Tally Family

2009-01-17T00:55:00.001-06:00

The Tally family had their sitting new years eve.

Their boys are so energetic, and their daughter is adorable.

They bet and won on my package I donated to a local school back in November.

It was so much fun to work with this family.

These are the images they chose from their sitting.

images were taken in Telfair

which is a subdivision in Sugar Land, TX

print special

2008-12-29T01:37:00.000-06:00

I also have a print special I am offering for January portrait sessions

for $50
(10) 4x6's
(3) 5x7's
(2) 8x10's
(5) wallet sets
one pose per package

Special for January

2008-12-29T01:03:00.000-06:00

Free Portrait Session

This entitles you to one hour of portrait photography.
Online gallery to view proofs.

Photo session must take place in January 2009.

weekday and weekends open for booking.

I will only travel for an additional fee for this special
otherwise all sessions must take place in my area of town

Jon's Car-Angelina

2008-12-15T22:06:00.000-06:00

There are not words to describe how Jon feels about his car I am sure. Obviously it is enough to have pictures taken of it.
These are my two favorite ones from the shoot.

These were shot from the top of the parking garage for the Houston Museum of Natural Science.

Tamborello family

2008-12-15T21:50:00.000-06:00

This family was great...I always say that and I always mean it. I love my work.
I donated a free photo session for an auction at a local elementary school. The Tamborello's were the winners of that.
Like I said the family was great to work with and the kids were huge hams.

images were taken at the clients home in Richmond, Texas

Hailey, Jon and Skye

2008-12-15T21:30:00.000-06:00

The family is staying here while Jon helps with hurricane recovery (well it is kind of part of his job). Skye is the sweetest and most adorable little girl. She has a great personality.
This family loves to have fun together and it really shows.

peek a boo

she was imitating the geese

images were taken in Herman Park in Houston, Texas.

catch up

2008-12-15T21:25:00.000-06:00

I am just playing catch up on my blog and adding some of my favorite images from different shoots. I hope my readers enjoy some new stuff added here...

Wilden wedding

2008-12-15T21:20:00.000-06:00

Theresa and Mike

On our way to take pictures on the bridge

images were taken at

Republic Grill At the Battleground Golf course Deer Park, Texas

Simmons

2008-12-15T21:15:00.000-06:00

Steven and Sandi were one of the sweetest couples I have worked with.
Their wedding was so much fun.
And this groom would do anything to make his bride happy.

murphey/metz wedding

2008-12-15T21:04:00.000-06:00

I had a great time shooting this wedding. The bride called the week of. Their plans had changed, and they were now getting married at home instead of the elaborate location wedding they had planned. I want to say Bermuda, but it may have been Cancun. (Sometimes my memory is terrible when it comes to names). Their wedding was held on 8/8/8. Which was also my husband's birthday.

images were taken at Stevenson Park in Friendswood, Texas

Lisa

2008-12-15T20:59:00.000-06:00

images were taken at

Walden Yacht Club

Lake Conroe, Texas

Allen wedding

2008-12-15T20:49:00.000-06:00

The Allen wedding was held at Hotel Galvez in Galveston, Texas. It was a beautiful wedding for a lovely couple. He played football for the Univesity of Houston, and if I heard correctly she was a cheerleader for UH too.

my first wedding

2008-12-15T20:37:00.000-06:00

Well it was about a year and a half ago that I shot my first wedding. It was a very small family only wedding held in a Bennigans before it opened for the day. The reception was an intimate lunch of family and friends. The couple had met there and he was previously a manager at that location. Here are some of the images from my first...

Holiday Special

2008-11-24T11:38:00.000-06:00

I am offering a portrait special for the holidays.

This special is good through the first of the year so take advantage and spread the word.

Check out the details here.

http://www.rackleyphoto.com/sp.html

Photos done at your place or mine.

I will have a sample picture up this week.

Crystal

2008-11-23T23:41:00.000-06:00

One of my very good friends and I went on an adventure to take her bridal pictures.We went to the civic center in Lake Jackson and then to Quintana Beach.
I am not sure who had more fun me working, Crystal playing in the water in her wedding dress, or our girls playing behind the camera...

backup-backup-backup!!!

2008-08-31T23:10:00.000-05:00

I can't stress it enough, and I know we hear it all the time. I as a digital photographer should have done better. I kick myself that I didn't. However I can say I have truly learned my lesson. My external hard drive where I store everything from work images to family photos, to music, to documents crashed. I took it to a recovery place and they are able to fully recover everything (well 99.99%). I am very thankful. I know Stephanie and Sandi are too (these are two brides who were waiting on pictures from their wedding). Thank you ladies for being so understanding and not having a few choice words with me. I didn't expect you to be as understanding as you seemed. So thanks again.
Lesson learned though. I now am using two externals, and backing up RAW images on dvd's along with everything else.
So future clients know that I am now prepared for just about anything. As soon as I get home from your shoot I dump my memory cards on to both hard drives and on to 2 dvds. One dvd is stored at another location just in case of fire, flood or some other act of God.
So learn from my mistake BACKUP! I cannot stress it enough.

Martinez Wedding

2008-08-31T23:03:00.000-05:00

8.22.2008

I first talked with Liz many months ago. Almost a year ago I think. Wow time flies. I had looked forward to doing her wedding since then. She was so excited and hoping everything would go perfectly (what bride doesn't). Of course as soon as I first saw her after hellos she exclaimed "everthing that could go wrong has". I am pretty certain she enjoyed her day, if she didn't she is a great actress.
The wedding was beautiful, on Galveston Beach at sunset. It made a beautiful backdrop for their wedding.
I am working on her pictures now and am rushing to get them done before I get my hard drive back and need to pick up on the two weddings before hers.
However here is one image I want to share so far. Liz I hope you like it...I picked one with no ones face just for you :).

this is liz and her new husband walking into the reception

press release

2008-07-16T11:47:00.000-05:00

The press release from this weekend has gone out. Here are the links to it all
article-
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1108194.htm
video-
http://www.wpfgstudios.com/wpws004.html
crew credit-
http://www.wpfgstudios.com/workshops/crew.html

WPFG

2008-07-14T22:33:00.001-05:00

I traveled to Austin, TX this weekend and to work with the Wolf Pack Film Group once again. It is always a pleasure to work with Robin and her "entourage". I feel I got some great shots and can't wait until I have enough time to search through them all. I have a few that I are my favorites which I will post below.
I want to think Robin Blesch, WPFG, for putting together the workshop, Michael Morlan and his guys for their expertise and help, Barbara Brinkley for the advice she gave. To the models who were all so wonderful to work with, and everyone involved for making the weekend just fantastic. Everyone played their part perfect to make the weekend magical. Most of the models

came from JB models and talent.
For me this workshop was all about learning more. I took every bit of advice I could. As a perfectionist it is hard to hear any kind of criticism but I had to keep reminding myself it was constructive criticism. Everyone was so very helpful.
Just a note all I have done to these images was resize them so they would upload faster.

There are more here...plus more to come...

images were taken at

The Mermaid House: 3575 Lost Creek Blvd. Austin, Tx 78735