Barbara Shallue Photography

Surprise! {Austin Family Photography}

 

When these kids told me they wanted to surprise their parents with a canvas portrait of themselves for Christmas and asked me to take the photos, how could I refuse?

Not only was it an amazingly thoughtful gift, but their mother is one of my closest friends.

Plus, they are just so dang photogenic, aren't they? I knew it would be an easy job.

 

 

 

The youngest is a senior in high school. I knew their mom wanted me to take some senior photos of her, so I snapped a few of her by herself. 

Isn't she gorgeous?

 

 

Many thanks to Lynn at Villa Antonia for allowing us to use her beautiful property as a backdrop!

Lago Vista Women's Club Gala {Austin Event Photography}

 

"The Lago Vista Women's Club strives to improve the quality of life for women in our community through education, informational programs, and special events, while providing financial assistance in the form of scholarship awards as well as recognized educational support and community health assistance for the betterment of the Lago Vista area."

 

Years ago these awesome women awarded my daughter a scholarship, just one of many they've awarded to dozens of young ladies in our town as they headed off to college.

So this year I was happy to volunteer my services as photographer at the annual fundraising gala. Here are a few of my favorite shots...

 

 

Silent auction, live auction, Big Band sounds and dancing...

It was a night to remember, for sure, and I'm grateful for the chance to help them do just that, through my photographs.

Frankie, the Guinea Fowl

 

For me, photography is best when it captures life. A frozen moment in time.

The moments we shared with our guinea fowl, Frankie, during the two years we were blessed to call him family, are treasured in my memory. 

That's why I chose the photo above as my submission to the Pedernales Electric Cooperative's photography contest, held in honor of their 75th anniversary. The theme is "My Life in Central Texas".

Voting continues for another week. Since there are cash prizes, I would truly appreciate your vote!

For more photos of Frankie, go to my blog Confessions of a Photography Addict. 

P.S. I just became an official card-carrying Realtor after weeks of class. I'm very excited about it, but I'll continue my photography business, so don't hesitate to contact me to capture a few frozen moments in the time of your family's life! 

Generations {Austin Family Photography}

 

Monday afternoon I had the privilege of capturing the fun-loving spirit of a special family via photography.

We met in a beautiful park on the north shore of Lake Travis.

It started out pretty traditional and conservative, but you'll see by the time we reached the water, it was a party!

 

Whew! Wasn't that fun? 

I'm so glad they invited me to tag along!

Contact me for the special moments you want to capture via photography!

The Difference a Year Makes {Austin Family Photography}

 

Did you see the beautiful family in my last post?

(No? Okay, go take a look HERE, then come right back.)

That was from last spring.

We were scheduled for another shoot this past Saturday, but I woke to the sound of rain. Lots and lots of rain.

Thank goodness we were able to reschedule the shoot for Monday afternoon, and even though the park was crowded with families celebrating Memorial Day, we had a lot of fun.

I think the photos prove it!

Three generations...

parents/grandparents, daughter/mother, son/uncle, and children/grandchildren/niece and nephew

 

 

Contact me for your family shoot!

 

Family Dynamics {Austin Family Photography}

 

I love family photo shoots, capturing the fun and love that connects generations. 

Last spring I was lucky enough to tag along after this three generation family - mother, father, son and daughter, grandson and granddaughter - and this weekend I get to do it again!

Photographing families can be challenging, especially when young children are involved. Getting everyone to look at the camera and smile at the same time is a lot like juggling, and I'm not a juggler!

So I didn't worry about it. I focused on capturing the connections instead.

Here are a few of my favorites from last year...