Trading Places.

Well ……… last night, it was my turn to take the camera and shoot some photos of my BFF, Stacy, and her two sweet kids. And so we did it again – we braved those Texan farmer’s fields all in the pursuit of beautiful photographs.

You would’ve died seeing us, walk thorugh the field, yelling “GO SNAKES, GO away!!!! I don’t want to be eaten today!” Seriously. That is what I was yelling.

I know.  I’m crazy.

Stacy told me that if I made a lot of noise, the snakes would probably leave us alone.  Little did I know, I was approaching the possibility of a snake bed- no, not rattlesnakes – but  … wait for it! …. copperheads! Oh yeahhhhh. And without thinking, I wore flip flops and a skirt. Not smart. With every gingerly placed footstep crunching down in the three feet-grass, I would cringe and pray. But there was no stopping us – I was determined to get to this rusty old truck in the middle of the field …

Thankfully, I did NOT see a snake … but let me tell you, I ran back from the field as fast as I could when we were done! 

Do you think the photos were worth it?! I do! 😀

Meet Jasper. The sweetest boy on the planet!

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and her gorgeous daughter, Kathryn. What a beauty!


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and my GORGEOUS dear sweet friend, Stacy – she means sooo much to me! Are you kidding me?! She’s BEAUTIFUL inside & out!!

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I have serious hair envy with her Barbie-locks!

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LOVE LOVE LOVE this one!! So sweet!

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And for all of you wondering where LUCIA was during all of this (especially with the nasty threats of copperheads around!), she was tucked safely in her stroller. Stacy and I looked over during part of the shoot and there was Jasper, working his magic with his momma’s camera. We both sighed in adoration. 

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Wanna see what he shot? We’re both so proud! 😀

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What fun we’re having in Texas! I am sooooo sad to leave tomorrow – but I am anxious to see my girlies back home …  

More sneak pics and a giveaway to come later tonight! 

April 25, 2009 - 11:48 am

janet I love all these pics, i love going on your website just to see the new stuff and the creative pictures. you are truly an amazing photographer and i recommend you to EVERYONE. i have all the pics you’ve done for me on my wall and EVERYONE asks who did them so i tell 🙂
So so so i missed the garage sale today 🙁 i completely forgot. Let me know the next time around thanks

April 23, 2009 - 7:40 pm

Rose Awesome Pictures…what a beautiful family your BFF has:)
I LUV the shots Jasper too as well….so cool!

April 23, 2009 - 7:29 pm

Grandma Gerr What a lovely family! Hope to meet them someday!
Great shots by Jasper!! <3

April 23, 2009 - 4:47 pm

Catherine Beautiful job Gillian! And great work Jasper! I’m glad you didn’t run into any snakes.

April 23, 2009 - 4:14 pm

Stacey Clark Absolutely beautiful.. I was actually tearful seeing Jasper following in his mommy’s footsteps.. so cute and so beautiful. Thanks for sharing your life Gillian.. it’s always so much fun!