2012 Senior Representative

Every year, I choose one graduating Senior to be the 2 Angels Photography Senior representative. They will get a free shoot, opportunities to earn free prints, and highly coveted discount cards for his friends. This year the Senior rep is Caleb Weaverling!

I have known Caleb his entire life!  When he was just a little boy he would flirt with me by telling me that he wore cologne just for me, or he would wink at me, or he would tell me he wore his woman catching boots today. He is all grown up now and will be graduating from Greenwood High School this year. Caleb is the son of Christie and Boyd Weaverling. He active in band and his youth group at Greenwood Baptist Church. He is a great kid, and I had the best time catching up with his wonderful family.

Congratulations Caleb, and great job Christie and Boyd, you should be very proud!

Sneak Peek-The Dickie Family

I was recently invited out to the Dickie Family Ranch to shoot some  portraits for Christmas. I was so excited when Laurie called and mentioned that they wanted something with horses. It is my secret desire to be a cowgirl when I grow up, and I simply love being around horses. 

We didn't spend alot of time with the horses, but we certainly did get to see alot of horsing around from her very handsome boys. I had a blast with this family!

 I hope you enjoy these sneak peeks of the Dickie family!

Have a GREAT Day! 

PS-If you would like to book a Santa session you need to do so NOW! Here is the booking link Click Here to book your session

Sweet Daniela

Daniela came by the studio for a beautiful "Celebrating You" session, and she is the sweetest girl both inside and out! I was amazed to hear all of her plans for the future, and I feel honored to know her now!

 Here are a few quick sneak peeks from her session. BTW-These are practically untouched images! Isn't she stunning?!!!

What is the most asked question I get as a photographer?

“Can you make me look twenty years younger, and Photoshop out my wrinkles?”

 I get this question every single day from both men and women alike. The truth is, I can! I have the ability to turn a beautiful 55 year old woman into a stunning 25 year old. Just having that ability at the tips of my fingers makes me feel powerful. I feel as if I could save the world, one wrinkle at a time.

The question isn't something that I get tired of hearing. We all want to look our best at all times, and for something that is going to hang on the wall for generations to come, we definitely want to look our best. The truth of the matter though is that I don't want to, and neither should you!

Don't get me wrong, I am as vain as the next person. Awhile ago I noticed a few lines showing up around my mouth. I was very disturbed, and wanted them to go away. My son walked in while I was staring at the mirror and showed me a test he had made a 100 on in school. Staring at myself while I said, “That is great Michael, I am so proud of you!” I noticed that the lines were deeper as I spoke. I realized that who I am and what I say had made those lines, and if I erased them completely, it would be like erasing all of the, “I love yous" and “great jobs" right from my mouth. I couldn't bear that thought. The lines around my eyes crease when I smile at my husband and kids, and the furrow of my brow gets worse when I am worrying about my children, and crying over proud and sad moments. I get more lines around my eyes every single time I smile or laugh. Those make me who I am, they are the map of where my life has been, and they are souvenirs of the joys I have experienced. I don't want to erase everything that makes me special, and everything that tells my story.

So the next time I am asked this question, how am I going to answer?

I'm going to soften you up, I'm going to pose you and light you so that you look amazing. I'm going to airbrush that pimple from your nose, and brighten up your eyes. You are going to look great, just the way you are. I am going to photograph you so that all of your souvenirs are showcased their best, because those little wrinkles were hard earned and should be celebrated. 

Now-go make some laugh lines happen,

Charlotte Dameron

Backyard Fall Wedding

It is a VERY busy Monday here, but I just wanted to throw up a sneak peek of the wedding of Grace and Terry Gage. This beautiful couple was married in a sweet outdoor backyard ceremony surrounded by friends and family. It was short and sweet and nothing but perfect!

A fresh start!

Courtney came by the studio to have some new portraits made just before she moves to Frisco, Tx. She is making a fresh start in life and I am excited to see where her new life takes her!

Have a great time in Frisco Courtney, you are going to do great!

A Classic Texas Wedding-Mr. and Mrs. Medlin

It is no secret that I love weddings. The good stuff and the bad stuff, I love navigating my way through a wedding day. I have been shooting weddings consistently for over 8 years now, and every single one of them has it's own chemistry-it is my job to find that chemistry and capture it as I see it. The wedding of Jessi Welch and Kristopher Medlin was no different.

This wedding took place on a sprawling West Texas Ranch. The decor of yellow and white daisies in mason jars, hand carved wooden love birds, and an authentic family owned Chuck Wagon set the tone for the day. As I drove up with every piece of lighting and shooting gear I currently own, I quickly realized that all I was going to need today was my camera, a lens, and a Kleenex to dry my tears. No amount of gear was going to trump the fabulous light and love that God had provided for this wedding-because this wasn't an ordinary wedding-it was a joining of a family, surrounded by family. It was a classic Texas Cowboy wedding.

There is something so free about shooting unencumbered with a ton of gear and technical issues to think about, and I was able to go back to my photojournalism roots to capture the wonderful moments of this day. It reminded me of where I started and to take time to really enjoy why I do what I do.

The pictures below are just a few random moments from the day. Un-edited but for a few Black and white conversions, they radiate the calm, organic feeling of the day. One of my favorites so far.
Thank you Jessi and Kristopher for allowing me to "hang out" at your wedding.

Charlotte Dameron