Poppy Lane Photography

I think I'm ready!

2010-11-09T18:37:00.000-08:00

Ok, I think I'm ready to launch my new blog! Yea! Bear with me and all the changes that still need to be made. But I would rather post pictures on this one, so come visit:

poppylanephotography.com

New Blog and the Martinez:)

2010-11-05T21:06:00.000-07:00

I'm sorry to all of you who have been waiting for blog pics--I am working on constructing a new blog site and it has kept me quite busy! But the new blog will allow me to post ALL of your pictures and next year you will be able to pick YOUR favorite 15 pictures for the Heartfelt Package. I will let you know when it is ready to view:)

The Martinez family was so much fun at the train station! Cayden LOVED the train and wanted to hop on every chance we gave him. I think his favorite moment was when we took pictures of him actually sitting on part of the train. Cooper was just taking the whole picture experience in. He wouldn't let me take a smiley picture of him, but his eyes were almost better than a smile. They are the most beautiful blue eyes, just like his brother's.

Hall Family... and the cutie peacock:)

2010-10-31T15:16:00.000-07:00

I had so much fun chasing this little munchin around! She was a blast to photograph and her blue eyes are just stunning!

Sweet Benjamin and Family!

2010-10-30T18:29:00.000-07:00

I say Benjamin and family because he really stole the show! I love taking pictures of cutie babies... I had TWO today, so get excited for another cutie pie:)

2010-10-22T15:43:00.000-07:00

The Deputy:)

2010-10-22T07:33:00.000-07:00

Mikey is turning two and was determined not to look at the camera! But he was the most adorable little cowboy in the station and I look forward to taking more shots of him soon.

Vote for Poppy Lane!

2010-10-21T08:55:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! Intuit is giving grants to small local businesses and there are 3 slots for North Texas. Poppy Lane has entered as a local business in Grapevine and would LOVE your votes. The main reason I'd love to be awarded a grant is so I can finally open a studio. I would be able to purchase gorgeous backdrops and photography props.

And... if I win I will offer the Poppy Lane Photography package 50% off for an entire month!

It's super easy to vote, and it's absolutely free:) Just follow the photo below and text the word "Poppylane" to 244326. Or you can click on the button to vote online. They'll respond by asking your name (first name is fine) and then why you want to vote for Poppy Lane. Vote as often as you like-- the more votes, the closer we get to fabulous studio photos!

Just one more...

2010-10-20T08:31:00.000-07:00

I was just finishing up some editing and this one turned out so beautiful that I had to post it. What a gorgeous girl!

Derrys :)

2010-10-19T18:27:00.000-07:00

Oliver!

2010-10-18T16:00:00.000-07:00

My Sweet Angels

2010-10-18T07:00:00.000-07:00

I finally got a chance to take my kiddos out for a photoshoot. They did very well, but I had forgotten what it was like to be the mom trying to get her kiddo to smile:)I love these angels.

Pembletons

2010-10-18T06:51:00.000-07:00

Mentzels

2010-10-16T12:18:00.000-07:00

Keri and Family

2010-10-04T14:45:00.000-07:00

We went to the Colleyville Nature Center and it was gorgeous! I can't wait until the leaves begin to change and I can photograph the orange and red colors of fall.

Heartfelt Package

2010-09-08T09:39:00.000-07:00

Keri Abshier (founder of Heartfelt Couture) and I are promoting the Heartfelt Package this Christmas which includes a custom Christmas card! It's a great deal and a wonderful cause.

Masons

2010-08-16T21:14:00.000-07:00

This is one of my favorite families! Daniel and Ben were so excited to be at the train station and gave great smiles for the camera.

Saxon

2010-07-28T07:55:00.000-07:00

This is my cutie nephew Saxon. We were playing in the flowers in hill country Texas:)

Morgan

2010-07-16T12:37:00.001-07:00

I was so excited that Christina called about Morgan's first year pictures. She is such a cutie and I fell in love with her blue eyes eight months ago. Morgan played a little hard to catch with her eyes, but I captured some fun moments. Between the rock finding and trying to shove them in her mouth before mom could catch her, Morgan batted her lashes and we all fell in love. Kudos on the adorable tutu (I think Grandma purchased that one:)

Cutie Kiddos

2010-07-16T12:32:00.000-07:00

A friend of mine let me take some pictures of her gorgeous grandchildren. They were so much fun at Nash Farm:)

My favorite Twins :)

2010-06-24T19:42:00.000-07:00

Main Street in Grapevine has been such a great place for photos lately. I love taking pictures of Laney and Anna so I actually called up Keri to make an appointment. They make me smile!

Taylor and Alex

2010-06-15T19:47:00.000-07:00

We had so much fun at the train station today. Taylor and Alex were so excited to climb up and take cool shots! It was a great day to take photos:)

Family Fun

2010-05-17T12:17:00.000-07:00

Last weekend I took my friend Keri's family out to the Botanical Gardens in Grapevine for some picture fun. The kids were great and had a blast checking out all the fish and flowers... it's a beautiful time of year for a picnic in the gardens!

Mandy

2010-05-07T08:59:00.001-07:00

I had a great time with Mandy and her family. Her little boys were adorable and loved to run!

Birthday Girls

2010-04-25T08:59:00.000-07:00

I had to post a few pictures of my Molly who is turning three years-old today. Kaiya was born only one day after Molly and they have been close ever since :)Happy Birthday Angels!

Aubrey

2010-04-03T20:04:00.001-07:00

Sarah and Josh

2010-03-30T13:55:00.000-07:00

Josh and Sarah are getting married in May and it couldn't have been a better time to take pictures at the Dallas Arboretum!

Patrick and Lauren

2010-03-26T10:46:00.000-07:00

My brother-in-law is getting married and I had a great time taking their engagement pictures. They are so in love :)

Benjamin

2010-03-17T07:55:00.000-07:00

Less than a week old, Benjamin is a tiny cutie! It made me miss holding a brand new baby even though mine is only 3 months old.

Savanna

2010-03-08T11:26:00.001-08:00

I haven't finished editing the pictures from our fun girly photoshoot, but I had to post this one of Savanna. She is a doll:)

Mother and Daughter

2010-02-24T20:02:00.001-08:00

I took Paula and Hannah out on Saturday to the Railroad Station. We had a great time and I have to say they were so fun to watch interact. I hope my daughter is that close to me when she grows up:)

More Overlays

2010-02-16T13:47:00.001-08:00

Overlays

2010-02-16T13:24:00.000-08:00

I did some overlays for the Stevulak family. Keep them in mind for your photos!

Turning One

2010-02-07T11:36:00.001-08:00

Ethan is turning one and he is such a cute little man! I grabbed some pics of the other kids too :)

2010-02-02T13:15:00.000-08:00

It's been almost two months since I had my baby boy and I'm finally feeling back to normal. Unfortunately my body hasn't gotten the message that it's supposed to go back to its normal size, but I'm hoping it will any day now :)

I still haven't taken Porter's pictures, but here is a cute one of Molly during the first Texas snow... okay, you can't see the snow, but it was there!

Aila

2009-11-30T13:20:00.000-08:00

Cutie Aila was super cooperative with outfits, but didn't want to smile for the camera. She was in to be mysterious today:) But mysterious turned out pretty cute!

Catchin up

2009-11-27T13:58:00.001-08:00

Tiffany's girls were all smiles for the camera! I couldn't believe the baby stayed asleep the whole time... I hope my baby is that snuggly! I've got three weeks to go:)

Petersons:
The girls were so much fun to watch as they ran around the grounds. I don't think they could get any cuter!

Hall Family

2009-11-17T11:45:00.000-08:00

Morgan was such a little Trooper!! Although she didn't like to look at the camera, I caught her a couple times. She has the most beautiful blue eyes and I hope I have the opportunity to take pictures of her again:)Cutie family.

I love this one although Morgan was trying to tell us that she was done taking pictures!

Mendez Family

2009-11-16T19:54:00.001-08:00

What a gorgeous family! The kids did so well and I was very impressed how kind they were to one another. I still have more photos to go through, but I thought I would post some of my favorites so far.

K & K

2009-11-13T18:09:00.000-08:00

It's funny how you can catch the most amazing pictures when you least expect it. I love these girls.

Derry Family

2009-11-13T13:44:00.000-08:00

We had a great time hanging out with the Derry family. My assistant, Alisha, bonded with the girls and was asked to come over and play afterwards. Sweet kids and awesome at smiling at the camera:)

Murrillo Family

2009-11-13T12:13:00.000-08:00

These photos totally get me into the Christmas Spirit! The Murrillo family had their house beautifully decorated for the session and I felt as if Santa Claus was ready to come down the chimney:) London and Ledger were are smiles with Keri (from Heartfelt Couture) putting on quite a show behind the camera... thanks for your help Keri!

Don't they look as if they're spying on Santa? I thought this one was cute.

Dodson Family

2009-11-12T13:34:00.000-08:00

Libby was a JOY to be around... could she be any cuter in that outfit? Not possible!

Vintage Senior Photos

2009-11-01T04:15:00.000-08:00

We had too much fun today exploring new locations and vintage shots... Aubrey is such a good sport!

Loving the Station

2009-10-29T19:05:00.000-07:00

We had so much fun at the train station in Grapevine! The kids looked so wintery and adorable... it makes me excited for Christmas:)

Gorgeous girl

Gazing out at the Christmas tree... sigh

Attention all parents: You may think that you are not up to the task of getting family pictures done... It is stressful for everyone, but I assure you that we can capture the perfect moment! I had to post this one because I knew my friend Jennica wouldn't mind. Christian is making a fish face, Gabriel's pulling Janey's hair and Janey is about to lose it. I love taking pictures!!!

Martinez Family

2009-10-29T12:08:00.001-07:00

I met the Martinez family at Church on the Cross and had a great time getting to know their family. Caden was full of excitement and couldn't stop smiling. What a gorgeous family!

Twins!

2009-10-27T11:27:00.000-07:00

I had so much fun with Keri's twins on Saturday! I'll be honest, it is hard to get them to smile at the same time, but I don't think they could have been any cuter:)Remember the Heartfelt Couture promotion when getting ready for your Christmas photos!

Keri loves direct positives, so here is a family shot in vibrant colors:

Heartfelt Couture

2009-10-19T12:09:00.000-07:00

Poppy Lane Photography has partnered up with Heartfelt Couture! I'm happy to announce that we will be providing the Heartfelt Couture Package:

30 minutes
Minimum 10 edited photos
$50.00

Proceeds will go to Heartfelt Couture providing more custom made hospital gowns for children. Please take a moment to check out their blog: heartfeltcouture.blogspot.com

Here are a couple families that have taken advantage of this great deal!

Chasing Birdies!

2009-10-10T18:06:00.000-07:00

Keri designs the CUTEST clothes! We had a blast getting the girls together and taking pictures... leave a comment if you are interested in purchasing designs from Chasing Birdies:)

Fun at the Farm

2009-06-26T12:16:00.001-07:00

We had a fun photoshoot at Nash Farm with the whole fam! It was beyond hot but we managed to get some awesome shots! How cute are these kids?!?!

Aila Huff

2009-06-23T16:29:00.000-07:00

It really doesn't get any sweeter than this. I wish I had a studio so I could take nicer shots, but Karen and I made it work. I didn't dare take the little one outside in 100 degree weather. She made heart melt just holding her.

This was a snapshot of the new big sister!

My Models

2009-06-04T19:34:00.000-07:00

Could you ask for more beautiful models? I had such a blast with Alisha, Summer and Savanna today! We went down to the Main Street Station and took some incredible shots. I had to make sure these girls knew that they needed to act their age because these photos make them look SO much older! We had a great time and they are excellent models. I found a secret talent in Alisha... she posed the girls beautifully and made my job effortless--I think I might use her in the future!

A walk in the woods

2009-06-03T20:47:00.000-07:00

We had a blast in the botanical gardens, but we ended up starting too late. We lost most of our light and the pictures turned out a little grainy. I hope we can get everyone together again for another shoot. But could you ask for cuter subjects?

Summer Special

2009-05-23T08:04:00.000-07:00

Get excited that summer is here! From now till August I am running a special deal. For every paying customer you bring to Poppy Lane you will receive a FREE hour session and half priced photo CD. That's only $50 for 40 edited shots!

Sweet Amy

2009-05-23T07:17:00.001-07:00

Amy needed a little time to warm up, but soon she was flashing smiles all over the place! We wanted to snap a family shot, but everyone was so focused on trying to make Amy smile that we didn't have a good opportunity. Another day, right?

Torn Overlays

2009-05-22T13:09:00.000-07:00

The Graduate!

2009-05-21T19:17:00.000-07:00

Classy Black and White

2009-05-02T17:18:00.000-07:00

Fun in Color!

2009-05-01T12:58:00.000-07:00