PINKLE TOES PHOTOGRAPHY - Austin's Family Photographer

the graduate.

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:42:46 -0600

Not sure if I've ever met a more put-together, ambitious, dedicated and kind soul. She is going places, no doubt. But wow...look at what she does on camera! I could have taken pictures all night! It was my extreme honor to get to work with you tonight.

[Still ONE opening left for our Xpressions next Sunday. I've got a GREAT little spot picked out and my husband is assigned to dragging out the clawfoot tub for us. And, don't forget about the scavenger hunt contest. Cool prize. Ends March 22nd.]

breaking out.

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:49:06 -0600

I've been wanting to break out into something totally new for quite some time. Tonight was incredible. Absolutely incredible. I could not have asked for more amazing models.

I'm so very excited to announce that I'm teaming up with another extremely talented photographer to bring something totally new to you. Our special, invitation-only event will be announced soon. Curious? (Now you can become a fan of .emme. boudoir on Facebook.)

Little sweetie.

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:02:26 -0600

We ended up doing her session in two parts because we were stuck indoors the whole time the first day thanks to the freakishly cold Austin winter. The second day, we got to go outside and enjoy some signs of spring.

She is the most calm 1-year-old ever (I should know...I have one at home who is not quite this calm). I had to giggle when at one point, mom was putting tights on her and baby girl just laid there. If that were me, I'd be chasing my daughter all over the place to try and get her feet in those tights. Such a beautiful session with a charming little sweetie.

Margaret's Crew

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:51:59 -0600

I met up with my friend-tog Margaret a few weeks ago to get some family pictures done for her. Just as things were going so well (her son is THE most cooperative child I've ever met), our session was cut ridiculously short because it was freeeeeeeeezing!!! This Austin weather has got us all confused. Glad we were able to get some pics from the morning anyway.

Hey...thanks to all of you who've opened your hearts and shared stories and offered your support here. You never cease to amaze me with your strength and kindness and acceptance of me, even when I'm not super mom (which is like, ALWAYS). You all are incredible.

And, still ONE opening left for our Xpressions next Sunday. I've got a GREAT little spot picked out and my husband is assigned to dragging out the clawfoot tub for us.

[Don't forget about the scavenger hunt contest. Cool prize. Ends March 22nd.]

Fed up.

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:34:41 -0600

This is incredibly frustrating and I'm at my wit's end. Her separation anxiety is bad enough, but when I can't even set her down long enough to take a few pictures? Beautiful spring day, adorable outfit, perfect light, wonderful moment...totally shattered the second she's not attached to me.

I'm pulling my hair out! I love my baby girl, but I just cannot function with her in my arms 24-7. It's not even good enough if I'm sitting on the floor with her...she must be in my arms. Period. I don't think my husband quite understands the toll this is taking on me. It's to the point where I don't even want to go downstairs in the morning because I know the minute she sees me, she'll walk over, cling to my legs and cry at me. I've tried to ignore it in the hopes that she'll eventually quit, but it's so draining. We can't hear ourselves think and then we start snapping at the poor boys. I do give her attention, I give her lots of attention, but I also have to put food on the table and constantly working until 4 a.m. because I can't get peace otherwise just isn't the kind of lifestyle I want. I have a Beco carrier, and she's fine if I'm walking around, but if I try to sit down, she just starts pulling my hair. Nothing is working! I'm holding out hope for preschool, but she can't start that until September and that's a LONG time from now.

I'm so sorry to gripe like this. My heart is very heavy because I haven't dealt with anything like this before. Being loved too much? Who complains about that? I guess I do.

Pinkle's Pic of the Month - February

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:59:27 -0600

[What does this mean?]

I have to admit it: now that I have a baby girl of my own, I'm a sucker for pics of dads and daughters. Just look at that adoration on dad's face in this image and how comfy his baby girl looks resting in his arms! Congrats to you guys!

Now for some more images from their fantastic and adorable newborn session:

[Don't forget about the scavenger hunt contest. Cool prize. Ends March 22nd.]

basket case.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:22:05 -0600

Such an incredible spring day in Austin...everything is greening up and in bloom, birds are chirping, and my word, babies are being born left and right. It was a wonderful change to get to do most of his newborn pictures outside. And he LOVED it!

Dog tired right now, but I just *had* to get a sneaky peek up for mama tonight because I know she's anxiously awaiting it. M...he is the perfect addition to your little family. So lovely to have watched it grow over the years like this.

[Don't forget about the scavenger hunt contest. Cool prize. Ends March 22nd.]

lil' guy.

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:30:38 -0600

He was so new and so teeny and I know he has made my dear friend and her hubby so very happy. Such a pleasure to get to hang out with them one morning and capture all of this newness and wonder. There came a point in the session where I had to force myself to put the camera away because I seriously could have stayed there all day.

[Don't forget about the scavenger hunt contest. Cool prize. Ends March 22nd.]

"Hello, world!"

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:57:26 -0600

This little one came into the world today wide-eyed and ready for anything. I don't know if I've ever seen a newborn so alert and yet so calm. Congrats to his mama and daddy! I hope you guys are getting some much deserved rest.

romantical.

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:19:50 -0600

I can't believe I haven't had a chance to blog the session of our Helping Hearts for Haiti winners! Lyndsay posted her images the other day...don't you just love the connections she got between those two? It was truly a blast, prancing around downtown Austin, finding light in the most unusual places. I was only supposed to edit 15-20 images for this session. I happily failed. Here...check them all out:

[Don't forget about the scavenger hunt contest. Cool prize. Ends March 22nd.]

New blog and a contest!

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:44:40 -0600

Welcome to the new Pinkle Toes Photography blog and website all in one...it's a blogsite! Be sure to update your Google Reader with this link (http://pinkletoesblogstalker.com/) and sign up to get updates from here NOW!

Can you believe I've been sitting on this way cool blog design for more than 5 months now?! I can't. I'm so mad I haven't put it to good use sooner because it's going to make blogging your sessions so much faster. And let's face it, I've needed to update my galleries forever now.

To celebrate the fact that I *finally* sat down to put this all together, let's have a little contest. Below you will find a link to 10 questions...the answers to which you will need to find only by exploring this blogsite. If you get them all correct, you'll be entered to win your choice of a $350 gift certificate good towards your next 2010 Premium Session OR I will donate $100 to a charity of your choice. Deadline to enter is Monday, March 22nd, 2010!

Click HERE for the questions. They're multiple choice! Happy hunting and good luck!

Rules: One entry per person and all answers must be correct in order to qualify for the drawing. Once submitted, entries are final and you cannot make changes. Entries will be accepted through midnight Central time on Monday 3.22.10. Winner will be drawn at random and announced 3.23.10. Gift certificate is good for a 2010 Premium Session in Austin, TX only. No purchase necessary to win.

Welcome, sweet baby boy!

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:32:24 -0600

He made his momma and daddy wait for a bit, but when he was ready to come, he came into this world fast! Could not have been a more beautiful evening, M. Congrats to you on becoming a family of 5! Love, M2

(If you're in the Austin area and interested in having your birth photographed, please visit this link for more information.)

sleep study.

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:37:56 -0600

After the past few very rough days, it was lovely to see her finally sleeping so peacefully. Like a little angel.

More on that beautiful shirt later, by the way.

Also, if you haven't been to the homeschool blog in a while...

someday

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:35:27 -0600

I want to do a whole book of nursing images.

newborn perfection.

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:32:34 -0600

First of all, I want to know how one family could get ALL of the "gorgeousness genes" in the gene pool? Secondly, I'm wondering if that beautiful baby boy ever cries because he sure didn't the entire time I was there. Finally, how in the world does a mom of a pre-schooler AND a newborn get away with looking *this* amazing??? Not fair, I tell ya. Not fair!