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Class Field Trip to the Fort Worth Stockyards – Brrrr it was cold!!! 2-13-10 – UTA On Location Photography Instructor

I took a group of my On Location Photography students to the Stockyards for our first successful outdoor field trip (the weather really has not cooperated since the class started!).  There was still snow on the ground from our recordbreaking 10-12 inch snowfall the week before Valentine’s Day.  Quite a sight in Texas!

We first met under the Fort Worth Stockyards sign and ventured up and down the road seeing the sights and finding great portrait spots.  Here are a few shots from my favorite red doors!

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It was pretty cold so we ducked into the Maverick Western Store to do a little shopping and warm up!  They have gorgeous clothes, boots, hats, belts, you name it!  We picked up a new cowboy hat for Mason (he outgrew his first one pretty quick…that kid has a big head!)

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We did a little more shooting and then headed to The Lone Star Cafe to grab a soda (or beer in Neil’s case!) and get a bite to eat.

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Avery had her favorite…a root beer float….and Neil, well he had one of his favorite beers (it was just $.50 more than a soda so why not?  He says it was 5 o’clock somewhere!)

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Mason and Avery munched on a grilled cheese and some delicious hand cut fries!  Yum!

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Then off to the World’s Most Famous Honky Tonk…Billy Bob’s of course!  The kids had a blast dancing even though they weren’t playing country music…uh, what’s up with that???

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It was a pretty fun day!  For anyone interested in the Photography classes offered at UTA log on to www.uta.edu/ced

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Seniors 2010 – It’s not too late! – Mansfield Senior Portrait Photographer

It’s not to late to book your Senior Portrait Session, call us today!

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Are you looking for a special Valentine’s gift for your husband? Check out our Sweetheart Session! – Mansfield Boudoir Glamour Photographer

We offer beautiful prints, custom “For Your Eyes Only…” albums or a cd of images…call us to book your session today

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Exciting News! Charity Model Search – Are you North America’s Cutest Family?

Exciting News!

Charm Me Photography is participating in the International Charity Model Search to select North America’s Cutest Family and to raise funds for the non-profit Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep Foundation. (NILMDTS.org)

Are your loved ones North America’s Cutest Family? We’ll give you the opportunity to prove it! Many exciting prizes will be awarded, and the grand prize winner receives a new car!

Model Search Special:

$99 entrance fee includes a 1-hour model session and one image submitted to the national gallery.

Finalists will be determined by online votes. Each vote is $1 (no limit on the amount of votes you can cast), and all proceeds from votes benefit Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep (NILMDTS.org).

Grand prize international winner will be determined from the 52 city finalists. The winners will be selected from the finalist gallery by photography and modeling industry experts.  The winning family also receives a session with the renowned portrait artist Sandy Puc’ and international recognition.

Call 817.401.3392 now to enter your family in this exciting contest.

Sincerely,

Carleen Sparkman

Charm Me Photography

*Contest open to residents of the US and Canada. For more information, visit http://sandypucmodels.com/.

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Wow things are crazy

I’m always surprised at how quickly Thanksgiving approaches and then Christmas each year.  Right now I’m hard at work finishing up the editing of images, designing custom holiday cards, ordering prints and getting everything ready for my wonderful clients to pick up before Thanksgiving.  Thanks to every one of my clients for continuing to help me live out my passion and do what I love every day!  I thank God every day that he has brought each of you into my life…it’s so much more complete with you in it!

In case you don’t hear from me until after Thanksgiving…know that I am thankful for you and your friendship!

Carleen

Oh, and welcome to my new blog!

The D Family – Burleson Family Photographer

Meet the D Family…we got together for a session at the end of August and it was hot…but they were troopers and we got some great images!  I love to capture moments between parents and children, so important to remember those emotions!  Thanks guys for a great session and for featuring me on your blog!  Check out my favorites…aren’t they cute!

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Workshop in July – Mansfield Newborn Photographer

Went to an AWESOME workshop in July and learned all about photographing newborns…my favorite!  Here are some images from the workshop…it was so fun getting to learn with other photographers!

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Allison is a sweet, sweet angel!

A HUGE thanks to Allison who has been helping me in my office.  What a blessing to have such a sweet person helping me get caught up!  Just wanted you to know how much I appreciate the help!  THANKS A BUNCH!

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HOLIDAY CARD & PORTRAIT MINI SESSIONS – Dallas Area Photographer

In case you missed the post about HOLIDAY Sessions…cut and paste the link below

http://charmmephotography.wordpress.com/2009/08/20/holiday-card-time-is-here/

Ryan Senior 2010 – Arlington Senior Photographer

We had a great urban session downtown with Ryan.  I was so glad he brought along his guitar to use during the session.  I was thrilled to get these cool images.  Thanks for an awesome session!  Hope you have a great senior year.

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