Everything about the photos in this entire post makes me happy!  I love the expressions.  The sparkling eyes.  The laughter.  Everything.

Now, I may be a little bit biased (because these are of my nieces and nephew), but seriously they are some of the cutest pictures I think I’ve ever taken!  I love their entire set of photos!  Everyone was in great spirits and literally did every pose and movement that I asked them to do, without a single complaint…. And, the girls had fun creating their own poses too, which were very interesting to say the least.  hehe.

Enjoy…

These are to be used on Little Miss’ 1 year birthday invites… So sweet and cheerful, don’t you think?!

And Little Miss’ older sisters…

I love this next ones sooo much… I must get one made for me, too!

She’s so stinking cute… I just love it!

And this little one here… She was just adorable .  I love how all these turned out… Perfect!!

And, of course, we got some of the whole clan… Which included big brother (my nephew)!

And lastly…

Oh wait… That can’t be the last one!

I didn’t include one of big brother by himself!  Oops…. Here is Mr. Handsome hamming it up for me.  :D

xox, Reata

What a session… Full of playing and fun!  This was the second time I’ve gotten to work with this little sweetie… and I was shocked to see how big he’s gotten since last year.  So much taller, but just as handsome as before.  ;)

Here’s a few that I loved right away…

And, of course, one of the sweet-as-can-be (and rather large) family pooch:

xox, reata

I can’t believe it…  Summer is officially over and Monday we head back to school!  I’m excited about what this school year will bring… My oldest is starting middle school and my middle child is starting kinder!  Should be an interesting year, to say the least!!

But, of course, what fun is school starting without all the back-to-school shopping?!  If you like the dress pictured above and can visualize your youngster sportin it…  Check out CourtneyCourtney!  This unique dress, called True Collar, is Courtney Chu‘s latest creation and it is seriously spunky!  It’s perfect for layering as we move into crispy fall weather… And, it’s fun knowing that this dress was once just a regular collared shirt!

By the way, I must mention…  The above photo is quite possibly my favorite photo of A1 to date.  Love the attitude she gave me!

Totally fun, huh?

Cute details…

xox, Reata

“Rad Ruffles” are the words that designer CourtneyCourtney used to describe this dress on a recent facebook post of hers…  And she was totally right on!  This dress is rad in every way possible… And, the ruffles only add to the radness of it all!

Me and my crew have been lucky to photograph for Courtney — We always have fun shooting and the girls loooove wearing their unique CourtneyCourtney outfits just as much as I love seeing them in them.  If you haven’t checked out the store yet, please do yourself a favor and check it out!  You’ll find yourself loving her designs…  And, if you have a session coming up with me, her outfits are perfect for dressing up your little one!

How could one not have fun while wearing this dress?  It’s so comfy cute!

And lastly…

xox, Reata

Oh hello.

Sorry, I haven’t been blogging much lately.  Summer months are just so busy…  Busy with photography and insanely busy with family activities.

So, even though I haven’t been bloggin much lately… Do know that I am still here!

Oh, and isn’t that sweet little face above just oh-my-goodeness adorable?!  Her newborn photos were a ton of fun…  She had the cutest, squishiest cheeks ever and I could have just played with her all day long!

Until later… xox, Reata

Completely unique and utterly fantastic.

That is how I describe the designs that make up the portfolio of the one and only, Courtney Chu.  Each peice from her inventive line of  children’s wear, known as CourtneyCourtney, is a one-of-a-kind and is made from repurposed materials…  They are funky, fresh, comfortable, and totally AWESOME!

And…. Lucky me!  I got to shoot her newest dress, called the Lime Loni 10 (the first item to roll out from in the tween sizes) on my daughter this past week and we totally had fun rocking it out!

Check out her SHOP when you get a chance… And have fun falling in love with her super creations!  Personally, I am dying to get my hands on the 21 Jumpsuit for my littlest one….  omg!!  That little outfit is to die for!

I’m loving the major backlighting on this next one…

Adorable little ruffle at the bottom:

And one last look:

xox, reata

I am thrilled (and shocked, actually) to find out that Sugar Shots Photography has been nominated for the KPRC Houston’s Best Contest for the catagory Children’s Photography!!  I did not expect such a wonderful surprise…  But, now that it has been laid in my lap, I’m just dying to win (of course!)!!

So, please —  Click HERE and go cast a vote for Sugar Shots Photography!!  I can not win with out your help!!

Now…. I’m headed off to the beach!  I will see you guys real soon…. I have some really awesome stuff I need to post, including another commercial shoot with another phenominal clothing designer, CourtneyCourtney!

xoxo, reata

This little lady was terribly sweet and had some of the loveliest long lashes I’ve ever seen!!  Plus, I can’t forget to mention this…  Despite her long 45 minute trip to our session location, despite falling asleep on that long drive, AND despite the muggy heat…  She was a gem to photograph!

What a pretty smile she has!

And, a couple from the last bit of our session…

Love these so much…  The look on the right is completely adorable!  Ohhh – melts the heart!!!  :D

xox, reata

Eeeeeek!!

I think I totally adore every single photo I took last night of these two wonderful love birds…  Really!   Not only was there session full of fun (they happen to be my sister-in-law and soon to be bro-in-law!), but the hugs, kisses, love, laughter, etc was also in adundance!  …. And it is totally evident in there photos!  I love it when that magically happens!  :-)

L + B, I hope you love this extended peek into your session… I am super thrilled to show you more!  Love you two!  Muuuuah!

I just love the above one…. and well, all of them, actually.

They are just too cute!

And, one last one… of the future groom!

xox, reata

Siiiiiiiigh.

Oh how I love this photo!  …and these two people!

More soon from tonight’s wonderful engagement session…  xox!!