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

This precious little sweetheart has finally arrived  (and happens to share the same birth date as ME! ) …  I had so much fun photographing her and hanging out with her lovely momma again.  Can’t wait to share more images with you, M!

Enjoy these few for now…

Lastly, a few adorable tears…  But really, she hardly cried during the whole session.

These two adorable little ones were simply the sweetest little dolls ever…

Check out little man’s high kick here (above and below)…  Little ones are SO flexible!  It’s incredible!

Brother loved being in front of the camera… He snoozed and snoozed and let me snap millions of him looking so peaceful.  And then, he smiled and oooooohhh, joy!

Sister was as sweet as can be too…  I love these next two of her.  Simply adore them both!

That’s all for now!  :)

xox, reata

What a lovely high school senior session this was…  Gorgeous gal, totally sweet personality, and her wonderfully awesome family and friends were in tow too!  She’s Auburn bound and happily displayed some future school spirit during our time together and it couldn’t have turned out cuter!

See?  Totally adorable!

Oh, and I loooove these… This hat was so adorable on and off!

And, one more to grow on!

xox, reata

One cake. One birthday boy. One family.

Totally wonderful family session centered around the sweetest little birthday boy!  My camera thoroughly enjoyed snapping away at his darling big, brown eyes and luscious wavy brown hair…  Siiiiigh.  What a cutie!

This little guy happens to not like cake….  He honestly wanted nothing to do with the sugar sweetness that is cake!  He did enjoy “finger painting” with the red icing though!  ;)

Total cuteness… Look at those gorgeous eyes!!

Super happy baby with mom and dad…  Big smiles!

xox, reata

This little guy started off in this position – arms over head, eyes completely shut, body fully relaxed in the warm heated air – and pretty much stayed this way through out the entire time I photographed him!  He is such a darling, sweet little thing and I was amazed at how beautiful and perfect he is…  Really.  Just a dream to be around!

I just love these!

This face could make even the coldest heart melt…

A little unexpected smile for the camera:

Showing some love to his heritage… (a gift from his grandpa!):

You might recognize his momma’s pretty smile in the below photo from a few weeks ago…

xox, reata

This has been a super busy week in my world…  4 more Mini-Sessions for Party For Layla and 4 Full Sessions have all taken place since this past Sunday!  WOW!  That’s a lot to handle in just 5 days time, especially when you got 3 little rugrats running around the house!!  (Btw, if you are waiting on me to get back to you by email or phone, please be patient with me….  I am trying to move through everything as fast as I can!  Ahhhh!  :-D )

Love this one so much!

xox, reata