Friday, May 26, 2006

Another week went so fast!



My Goodness, the past 3 weeks have past and I have been so busy, I havent had
time to post much on the Blog. But I promise I will get caught up.
We want you to welcome Rob to our PBD Family!
Rob will be assiting us with graphic design and production. Welcome to the team ROB!

I also wanted to post a couple of images of a beautiful Bride. This is Lindsay.
She drove all the way from Houston to have her Bridal portrait created by me.
I really am so honored when people go out of their way. It means a lot to me.
Lindsay is a beautiful girl. Just graduated from Purdue and is employed with NASA as a mechanical engineer.
Lindsay is the whole package, Brains, Beauty and an Athlete!
She is marrying a military man this summer and we think shes pretty special!
Congratulations Lindsay!
Gods Blessings!
Dixie
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Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Coming soon...

6 years ago (1999) we began offering Online proofing with our original web site, then we upgraded
to a newer interface about 3 years ago, now we are offering even better service with our
new online proofing slideshows.
This is a flash based program and you must download the latest version of Macromedia flash from our site splash page at www.PhotographyByDixie.com

I/ve almost got the site up and running. To view this new feature go to our web site at www.PhotosbyDixie.com and and click on the slideshow tab.
I should have it completed by Friday May 26th. We will have a sample show ready soon, by typing in the password sample1
We know you will enjoy this new feature for viewing of your portraits in your home.
Thanks for your patronage

Dixie
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Friday, May 19, 2006

Jill




This is Jill! Isnt she adorable? Jill goes to Burkburnett High School and is as cute as a button!
We got lots of great shots of her doing all sorts of fun things. Jill absolutely loves KETCHUP!
I always like to learn neat things about my clients. We did some cool Ketchup photos for her.
Im trying to find the song for her that I heard while I was in Amsterdam. Its by a band called "Las Ketchup".
The song is popular all over Europe and its sung by 3 girls from Spain.
To see the video and hear the song check out this link! Everyone in the nightclubs dance like crazy when this song comes on in Holland!
http://www.streaming-clips.com/videoclips/42/Las-Ketchup/The-Ketchup-Song.php

Be careful the song is addictive! I wish you the very Best Jill! Congratulations!
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Sara



This is a beautiful bride, Sara.
She is getting married in 1 month and we did her bridal portraits today.
We had a nice time and did a lot of images indoors and then went outdoors as well.
It was pretty hot today, but we created some beautiful portraits regardless.

Stacy will have 3 adorable flower girls and is planning a gorgeous wedding.
I wanted to thank Sara grandmother Candy who helped me with the photo session.
Congratulations Sara!
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Stacy!



Well guys, with Graduation just around the corner, we've been experiencing a big last minute crunch! Boy, its been a long week!
Ive got to get back to work, but I wanted to post these portraits of Stacy. She is a really beautiful girl. It was fun to photograph her and her horse. We had a great day!
Id love to put more images of Stacy on here but cant right now.
Here are 2 right now and I'll had my favorite one later.
Best of Luck to you Stacy! You Deserve it!
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Thursday, May 11, 2006

Meet Devin




























Well guys, This was one hectic week, with graduation at the end of the month, Ive been
covered up!

I wanted to show you a gorgeous gal I photographed today.
Her name is Devin and wow, what pretty blue eyes she has.
I am afraid I took about 200 photos of her! She's just so darn photogenic
Here are a few of my favorite ones.

By the way, Wasnt today one of the most beautiful weather days ever?
Just beautiful...
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Monday, May 08, 2006

Life is so delicate...


Life is so precious and sometimes, so fleeting.
For those of you who have experienced the loss of a child, it is a heartbreaking experience.
I care so deeply about my clients, and their families and their lives. I wanted to do something for those suffering and in pain from a loss like this.

I am now offering photography services of bereavement photography of infants.
This is a very delicate subject and something a lot of people do not talk about. But I think this is part of the healing process.

I will be telling you more about it later. This is a short outline, of what I am doing.

For Parents experiencing an infant loss, (as early as 20 weeks gestation)I can provide you with these heirloom memories of your precious baby. At your request, I will come to your hospital location for a private and sensitive photography session.

You will be provided with a DVD of your baby set to a meaningful melody and the CD file of all photographs taken that you can personally reproduce up to a 5X7 size.
This program is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. There are no fees for this service.

This is a poem written by the co-founder. She lost her son Maddux when he
was only 9 days old.
She and her husband had to make the horrific decision to remove life support.
I think this poem says it all.

TINY ANGEL
For a brief and fleeting moment, Our angel touched the ground;

With tiny wings and halo, And sweet, soft angel sounds.

Blessing the lives of others, In beauty and in grace;
Those who saw him knew that God had kissed his tiny face.
Our angel came for reasons, We may not understand;

His journey brief, with gifts so great, and guided by God's hand.

Our angel left us with a memory, for all the world to see,
He gave himself so others know, just how precious life can be.
So, rest our tiny angel, Your work on earth is through;


In the beauty of God's perfect love...We saw His gift in you.


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Thursday, May 04, 2006

National Day of Prayer


President Bush, declared today a National Day of Prayer. May 4, 2006.

What a wonderful thing to do! I'm so glad we have a President who values prayer and spirituality
and encourages others to do so as well.

There is an official web site to honor today. They say that Prayer is the way that the spirit breathes. I love that.
The official web site is at www.ndptf.org

There is a beautiful song about prayer in the US and it is by Rebecca St. James. You can watch the music video and download the song "AS A NATION" as a Mp3.
or visit Rebeccas site at www.rsjames.com


There is lots of information on prayer on the www.ndprtf.com site.

It is sad that prayer is under attack in schools, communities. As if it is something bad.
I hope you enjoy the site.
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Solarized in the Digital Darkroom


This is a really cool look we add to some of our portraits. Almost 20 years ago, when I had a darkroom, I used to create this look by exposing the photographic paper to light. It was called Solarization. It caused the colors to shift in the photographic paper.
I can do it now with Digital and its a lot of fun to do.

The effect is one of a kind, sort of reminds me of the 1970s Black velvet Glow in the Dark posters!
I miss the 70's.
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Bubble Bath



Today I photographed adorable Carissa. Shes a doll. She just turned 1 year old and momma Crystal brought her in for birthday portraits.
She was so much fun and so beautiful.
Shes loved taking a buble bath! And trying to catch all the bubbles...


She really liked my giant rubber ducky too.

Happy Birthday Carissa! See you next time!

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Lisbon Portugal.. a photographers dream



Those who know me, know that one of my biggest loves is Traveling.

Each September my husband takes me on a trip. This is the month of our wedding anniversary and conviently is in conjunction with his job which requires him to travel abroad each year.

Every September he's taken me to places like New York City, Romantic Venice Italy, Brussells Belgium, The Netherlands... Hong Kong.. etc...


He's been keeping me in suspense and he just announced the "secret" destination.
Its PORTUGAL!

As the portugese say "Portugal is blessed with natural beauty and steeped in fascinating history." And Lisbon Portugal is the ONLY European capital with Atlantic beaches.

Here are 2 images I found on the internet of Portugal. I can hardly wait. The image of the sea is Lagos Ponta da Piedade. I hope i have time to visit the Beaches of Caparica also. A photographers dream....
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Wednesday, May 03, 2006

Another "GOOD THING"


When I send personal letters in the mail, I use personalized Photo address labels.
But what about Personalized Photo Stamps?

Yes, Real United States Postage Stamps with your own photo on them!
You can upload your image thru the internet to the Post office in about 1 week, you'll receive your customized stamps with your image on it!
Use it with your Wedding Photo for your Thank you Cards, Or to announce a New baby!
Or whatever you please!
What a great way to send Grandma and Grandpa a unique birthday card?
The price is more than regular first class stamps, but what a unique idea?
Just go to www.photostamps.com to order your set! They also have Rush services and get them in 2 days.
There is a minium order of 20 stamps for $17.99.
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Erin


Hey Guys, wanted you to meet Erin, She is so funny.
This girl had me in stiches. Although this photo shows her being serious,
believe me she has a crazy side! SEE BELOW PHOTO.
She is really amazing on the Basketball court! Of course she was on the State Champs team,
the 2005 Archer City Cats.
Ive photographed her sister a couple of years ago, and now shes a Senior.
I know where she gets her great personality, from her mother, Melissa!
Thanks guys, for really making my day. Yall were so much fun!

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I'm crazy about Cupcakes!


There are lots of cupcake boutiques popping up all over the country.
This place has the best! Its called SPRINKLES.
They are in California (near Beverly Hills and Santa Monica )but will soon be coming to Dallas.
They are a privately owned bakery, who makes cupcakes from scratch!
YUMMY! Katie Holmes loves them, so does Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Courtney Cox!

Try the Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla flavor. HEAVEN!
(I heard the Madagascar vanilla cost $200. per gallon!) They've got tons of different flavors and only bake certain flavors on certain days. Try the Orange flavor also.
Check them out at www.sprinklescupcakes.com
They will be available for delivery soon!
1 Dozen delectable delicious cupcakes -$46.
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Will Work for Shoes!


I saw a cute t-shirt the other day on a High School Senior girl that said "Will Work for Shoes."
I guess it's a girl thing!

One of my favorite styles are Espadrilles! Saks has some of the best!Go to http://www.saksfifthavenue.com and check them out!
They range from $120.-$345.00.


They've got every style for summer.

I wore a pair all over the campus of Texas A&M last week and my feet never got tired!

Ahhh... the pleasures of summer.....

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Tuesday, May 02, 2006

Kendalyn


This adorable baby's name is Kendalyn and she is sooo precious!
We got so many terrific images of Kendalyn. She is only 3 months old, but
so adorable!
This is just one of the tons of cute images we got of her!
I cant wait till she comes back, she was so adorable.
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Nancy


This is Nancy, and shes got the most gorgeous eyes!
Wow, and she sure looks great in BLUE. (Turquoise)
We had a great session, and she brought her adorable wennie dog!
I love it when people are fun and relaxed and Nancy definetly was.
This is my favorite image of her. It shows off her pretty eyes.

Best of luck to you Nancy! Take care im sure you will be successful
at whatever you do!
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Ricky


This is Ricky, from Wichita Falls. He is an interesting young man.
He strikes me as a future stock broker or banker for some reason.

We had a great photo shoot and got lots of great images. Thanks Ricky for a fun photo session.
Im sure you will go far in life!
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Shawn


At our studio we photograph about 70% girls and only 30% guys, but lately, we've seen lots of guys.
As a mother of a son, I understand that its important to create unique and nice portraits of boys too. Sometimes the girls get all the attention. I like to come up with good ideas for guys and
this was an idea I had.
I am sure great things are bound to happen to Shawn. Good luck with your future Shawn!
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Billy


Its great to photograph people who are very comfortable in their own skin. Billy was very relaxed and easy going. We got tons of great photos.
This one is one of my favorites.
Best of luck to you Billy.
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Monday, May 01, 2006

Marvelous Mai



Love this image of Mai, shes just gorgeous. She came in today and we met her mom,
Her mom is so beautiful too, she could be her sister!
I guess just some people got "good genes". SMILE!
She just completed her training in cosmotology.
Both Beauty and Brains!

Wanted to post this image of her. Shes just adorable.
Im sure you will agree.
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