Spring Has Sprung

Spring in Central Texas has finally arrived - a bit later than normal due to a historic winter storm! It seems that the grass and trees began to turn green just in time for our Spring Mini Session event on March 20-21, 2021.

We had an indoor setup for those children that don’t like grass and bright sunshine and an outdoor setup for those that love being outside.

We are in hopes of having our studio up and running by the end of the year. When that happens, most of our mini sessions will take place inside the studio. I can’t wait to be able to put together a setup complete with a beautiful backdrop!

Due to popular demand, we will be doing a “contest” with all the participants of our mini sessions - starting with our Spring Mini Sessions. One lucky participant will be drawn to receive a complimentary mini session and we will announce the winner in this post!

Without further ado, meet our spring contestants!

Kacie

Christian

Paislee

…and the winner is…

Congratulations to Christian, the winner of the Spring Mini Session Contest! They can choose a complimentary themed mini session: Valentine’s Day, Spring/Easter, Last Chance Senior, Summer, Back to School, Furever Families and Christmas. Valid for 12 months from date of issue.

Contest Winner

The end of August is one of my favorite times of year!  It is time to go BACK TO SCHOOL!!!  As a former teacher, I love the excitement of getting ready for a new school year.  As a photographer, I LOVE seeing all the photographs of kids on their first day of school!  It never gets old!  

This year I decided to have a contest which featured some kids on their first day of school.  Parents just had to submit a photograph to me and at the end of the submission window, I uploaded the photographs into an album where family and friends could vote on their favorite by "liking" the photograph.  This year the winner of the FREE Limited Edition Session was the Watkins Family from Hallsburg, Texas!

Meet Chris and Hunter Watkins - the WINNERS!

Meet Chris and Hunter Watkins!  Photo credit:  Jennifer Watkins (mom)

We will begin with Chris, the oldest of the two brothers.  Chris Watkins Jr. is currently an 8th grader at Riesel Jr High.  He was recently inducted into the NJHS (National Junior High Honor Society).  He plays football for the 8th Grade Riesel Indians and sports #77 as a Right Tackle for the team.  Some of his hobbies include fishing, hunting, two-stepping to country classics and spending time with family.  Chris wants to be a Texas Game Warden.  

Next, let's meet Hunter, the youngest of the two brothers.  Hunter Watkins is currently a 5th grader at Hallsburg Elementary.  He recently won a 3rd place medal for UIL Spelling!  His favorite team is the Dallas Cowboys.  Hunter's hobbies include fishing, karaoke, watching YouTube, playing Xbox and spending time with family.  Hunter wants to be a police officer.

When I asked mom what they were planning on doing with the gift certificate they won, she told me that they "would love to use our gift certificate to have a photo of the boys together. Although they are 3 years apart, they are the best of friends and we would like to capture that bond in a photo to treasure. We are excited to have this opportunity. Thank you so much!!"

Thank you Jennifer for sharing your handsome boys with us!  I can't wait to photograph them and provide you with that very special photograph that you are looking forward to!

You'll Move Mountains!

This past school year I had the pleasure of meeting 25 wonderfully, amazing, talented, brilliant, and gorgeous young adults!  As these young adults say, "Goodbye," to high school, they say, "Hello," to their futures.  Some are going to traditional universities with scholarships, others are going to trade schools, and others will jump into the workplace right away.  Whatever path they decide to take, I know they will do great things.  They have amazing support systems that were there with them at their senior sessions...moms, dads, sisters, brothers, girlfriends, boyfriends, and even best friends!  They are truly blessed in many ways!  I just want to take a moment and say, "CONGRATULATIONS!"  I absolutely cannot wait to hear about how you're doing as the years go by!

“What takes us back to the past are the memories. What brings us forward is our dreams. ”

— Jeremy Irons

Make sure you go to our Facebook page and vote for your favorite senior portrait by "liking" their portrait!  Voting ends on June 5th at midnight. 

Cute Kid Halloween Costume Contest!

Halloween is my absolute FAVORITE holiday! It's the perfect time for a CUTE KID HALLOWEEN CONTEST!

Do you have a cute kid that rocked a Halloween costume in the past? If so, send me the photo between today (October 19th) and next Sunday (October 25th). On Monday, October 26th I will upload all the CUTE KIDS into a contest album for voting. Voting will take place from October 26th through midnight on Halloween. The CUTE KID with the most votes will win an 8x10 photo frame and 50% off any session of their choice (except events and weddings)!

What are you waiting for?? Send those CUTE KID HALLOWEEN photos my way!

You can email them to me at:  ajsmithfamilyphotography@gmail.com  or send them to me via Facebook at:  https://www.facebook.com/smithfamilyphotographytexas