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Who Says You Can't Have Fun Outside in a Heat Wave?

July 2, 2009

Last weekend I had the distinct pleasure of assisting a new friend and mucho inspiring photographer, Jennifer Cota at a wedding in Lakeway, my neighborhood. I was pleased as punch to do it, although a little apprehensive when Jenn told me that I'd be with the groomsmen and they wanted to frollick around the golf course at high noon in the middle of a heat wave. Saturday's forecast was no exception: 104 in the shade! I took a friend's advice and stocked up on the H2O then hit the pavement. Below you'll see what great big fun we had hanging with the big ol guys. I'm not kidding, several were collegiate football players! Thanks, Jennifer! and Thanks, John for putting up with all my silly ideas! Congratulations on your nuptials!

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Jennifer Cota says:

You rock, Kristen! I love that first shot... oh my oh my! And the circle one of the guys... perfect and so in the moment! The bride is such a beauty, isn't she??

(07.06.09 @ 07:19 AM)

char says:

thank you so very much for the fabulous pics! the guys had a great time!

(07.16.09 @ 02:40 PM)

kristen says:

Thanks so much to both of you for making it possible for Faux-Toes! The pleasure was all mine!

(07.18.09 @ 03:01 PM)

Kathianne Williams says:

I so want you to take some photos for us! Any chance you will be in the ATL?

(07.19.09 @ 11:51 AM)

faux-toes says:

Ouch, Kathianne! You've totally twisted my arm! Of course I'll come to the good ol' ATL if you'll buy me a beer in Buckhead. :-) Thanks for the inquiry and the love!!

(07.19.09 @ 01:13 PM)

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A Girl for Melissa

June 30, 2009

My sweet friend Melissa is the proud Mama to two darling sons and one beautiful daughter. Meet sweet C aged all of four weeks in these Faux-Toes. I instantly was enamored with her pudgey little hands and those sweet cheeks! Melissa and I met at LHC's Mom2Mom in the fall of 2007. I already adored her sons from their previous sessions and it is so funny to hear my daughter laugh and play with those silly boys. I'm already looking forward to our next playdate. In the meantime, enjoy the sneak peeks!

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Sean Wray says:

These are very nice. Makes me think "Awe"!

(07.02.09 @ 08:20 PM)

faux-toes says:

thanks, Sean! exactly the sentiments I had in mind. :-) Happy Fourth weekend!!

(07.02.09 @ 08:23 PM)

Mina says:

this one is my FAVORITE!!!!

(07.02.09 @ 09:10 PM)

faux-toes says:

thanks, mina! doesn't she seem so much older than just four weeks? she's got "six months" written all over her expressiveness so jump back! :-)

(07.02.09 @ 09:21 PM)

Nancy Frizzell says:

Since I'm the grandma--I, of course, think they are beautiful--but your sure know how to capture a look. Love, N

(07.03.09 @ 04:56 AM)

Denise McDaniel says:

Melissa is my cousin and I have always thought of her as such a natural beauty. Now she has a naturally beautiful baby girl!! I love to take pictures myself especially from a different perspective such as yours. Great job, I love looking at your images.

(07.03.09 @ 07:37 PM)

Kristen says:

Thank you, sweet family o' Melissa! It was all my pleasure indeed! Thank you for your kind words and visiting my blog. Love to have you here. :-)

(07.06.09 @ 11:00 AM)

Heather Gilginas says:

Congratulations Cousins!! What a beautiful girl!

(07.07.09 @ 07:01 AM)

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What do we love?

June 27, 2009

Summer! What do we have? A great life!! These are the chants regularly heard around my friend's home during the good ol' summertime. When she posted on Facebook that she had installed a revolving door leading directly to her pool, another friend and I packed up the chillens, peanut butter and ritz crackers and made a 200 mile bee line from different directions. It's one of those days I won't soon forget. It was just perfectly laid back and lots of fun. Thanks for putting up with our too-tired for life tantrums and inspiring my daughter to get over her fear of water!

Enjoy the snaps from the day!

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Anonymous says:

what a day, what a day!!! sweet memories that need SOON to be repeated. Love you for loving me, us.

(07.02.09 @ 02:19 PM)

Amy P says:

what a day, what a day!!! sweet memories that need SOON to be repeated. Love you for loving me, us.

(07.02.09 @ 02:20 PM)

faux-toes says:

what's not to love Dr. A. you've got my health's back, plus you make me laugh and laugh and laugh until you totally gross me out. :-)

(07.02.09 @ 09:09 PM)

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Girl Scouts: Empowering Girls to Become Leaders

June 24, 2009

Faux-Toes always has great fun capturing the girl scouts at camps during the summer. Last week, I joined the ladies at Zilker Park in Austin and we just laughed and laughed despite the heat. This is the sneak peek for the corporate office as they prepare to print their upcoming calendar. To see more of Faux-Toes, check out Girl Scout's Central Texas page.

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Karen says:

K-Ro!! I LOVE your new blog! It's super fabulous! I updated my website with BluDomain, which I have been wanting to do for quite some time. Next is revamping my blog, like your wonderful self! Miss you girl!

(06.25.09 @ 11:08 AM)

K-Ro says:

Thanks, KDogg! Congrats on your upgrade! Miss you tonz and tonz!

(06.26.09 @ 05:55 AM)

Lisa says:

OMG I love your new blog. It is fabulouso!

(06.27.09 @ 07:15 AM)

Mariel says:

I love these! Your perspective is awesome. Great stuff!

(07.02.09 @ 08:28 PM)

Kathianne Williams says:

You captured the spirit of these little girls beautifully. Great job!

(07.02.09 @ 08:58 PM)

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Sister Grads

June 16, 2009

Life is good. I hail from a small, quaint town 50 miles outside of the big city (Houston). Lots and lots of good-hearted, fun-loving people call Liberty, Texas home and one of my favorites called me last winter to set up a portrait session in celebration of her two daughters graduations from THE University. One celebrated and achieved her undergrad degree and the other her Master's. As you'll soon see the girls are gorgeous! It was a hot night on campus... some 101 degrees, but these girls kept their cool and were up for all kinds of creativity -- just like their sweet Momma. Thank you "S's" I've never had so much fun in all my life. Enjoy the sneak peek, friends!

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Martha says:

Kristen--Love these! Good stuff!

(06.23.09 @ 11:44 AM)

Matthias Vohwinkel says:

I love these - #4 is my favorite :)

(06.23.09 @ 11:57 AM)

Kathianne Williams says:

I love your new blog, Kristen. The design is absolutely fabulous. Way to go girl!

(06.23.09 @ 12:13 PM)

Shannon says:

Wow these are good.

(06.23.09 @ 02:28 PM)

Anonymous says:

Kristen! I am thrilled and always so amazed by your talent!! I was over the top about Mickie's book and knew that YOU had to take photos of our girls. You did a little detective work with that camera and found the heart of my sweet and darling -good and fun girls.I am just blown away! The photos are just wonderful. The girls had a blast!!!Thank you thank you ! Even Betty Pearl and Deacon look sweet too ! MMMMMWHAAA Big hug ! J.

(06.23.09 @ 05:35 PM)

windsor says:

Kristen! These are fabulous! I am so excited to see the rest. Thank you, Thank you for such a fun night and photo-shoot!

(06.23.09 @ 06:31 PM)

Sharon Crane says:

What a wonderful surprise tp see these pictures. Haven't seen them in a while and it was fun to catch up a little. Love them - love the family.

(06.23.09 @ 08:02 PM)

cynthia brown says:

i love these girls and their family!!! congrats~

(06.24.09 @ 07:34 PM)

faux-toes says:

thanks so much, everyone! i love that you've taken the time to write and love what you said! have a great day!

(06.26.09 @ 05:58 AM)

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Nashville Highlights

May 29, 2009

In May, Faux-Toes packed her bags and flew like a bird to Music City USA. Here are some of my favorite images:

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