Julie Birdseye Photography Denton, Dallas newborn, baby, child, children, senior, and family photographer

Downtown Trains

Last fall, I met up with two sweet brothers who love trains. While discussing the location options with their Momma for their photo session, I remembered that downtown Grapevine has awesome trains that are open to the public. We had a fantastic photo session there and the huge trains did not disappoint!

 

Can you tell he's a Spiderman fan?!

Big brother is the cuddly lover. Little brother would much rather be hunting for bugs!

Though Little Brother has the dance moves!!!

Consistency Makes a Little Friend

She is walking! And of course "she" is none other than my most photographed little one, A ! We have captured her at 5 different stages in her first 18 months. You mommas know how much they change in those first two years, and it still blows me away, that I first met A when she looked like this.

But now, she is this oh-so-happy, running toddler!

And the beauty of having the same photographer for your child's every photo session, is that your little one gets to know your photographer, and she knows why I'm there: to play! (while holding a long, black box - my camera!)

Just something about those rolly, polly thighs is so stinkin' cute!

This session took place last fall when A had just turned 18 months old.

The other awesome thing about using the same photographer throughout childhood, is that you learn what not only makes your kids happy during photo sessions, but also what captures adorably: bubbles and a tutu!!!

And, my favorite part of this session, capturing A 's momma share the joy of the new baby growing inside!!! You know what that means?! We now not only get to continue watching A grow, but now also her new baby SISTER.  :)

I thought A was so cute with those chubby cheeks, taking a break with her sippy cup.

 

See you soon, little gal. I think baby sister is due any day now!

Hot Pink

Coming from a woman who had hot pink touches in her own wedding, I think pink makes a bride radiant!

This was hilarious! She sat on the ledge, just as a HUGE gust of wind came through! Her dress went flying, but thankfully, she did not follow!

New Splash Page

Hello!

So since I have been such a bad blogger for... probably the last year! I have set a fun little goal for myself for the month of March. I am going to blog something every (week)day! I still have tons of back sessions to share with you guys, but also lots of new sessions kicking off this new spring season! AND.... I have an awesome fundraiser that I'm going to be sharing the details about very soon. It will coincide with Mother's Day, so scratch off finding a Mother's Day gift from your to-do list! (Yes, it's early to be thinking about Mother's Day, but that's all the better. The planning is done!)

Here is a sneak peek from the new splash page, but hop on over to the main site to see it in all its cuteness!

Friends Think Alike

There is a story as to how I met the momma of this precious little man, B. His Momma's best friend is N 's Momma. Back in 2008 when she was pregnant with N, her friend (B 's Momma) bought her our Chickadee Plan as a baby shower gift so she could capture N 's first year. Well now, she is a momma herself to little B, and I am honored that she turned to us for her own 1st born's newborn pictures!

 

Oldie But Goodie!

I came across this session that was never blogged! This was the last session in baby W 's Chickadee Plan. (Since it's been so long, let me remind you what little W looked like when he was 7 months old. Yeah, forever ago - on the old blog!)

He had just turned one yr old before our time together at the Canals...

 

 

 Just starting to take those first precious steps!!!

Look at Mom's face...

I think that pride could have beamed across the world! Such joy!

Cutest Birthday Party Favor

A funny little story:

There is a neighborhood in Denton that is the most concentrated of my clients. That neighborhood alone has 6 families who are my clients, (3 of which live on the SAME street!), which I think is so funny, because I am in there often delivering orders! So one day last fall, I was in that neighborhood taking something to a client, when I started to drive down the street to leave. I looked over and saw G 's mommy (their session below) who lives down the street from who I was visiting, and stopped to say 'Hi'. When she saw me, she got so excited and ran in to her house! While she went in, I got a minute to chat with her neighbor who was also clueless why she ran in so fast. (we thought it was funny how excited she got!) So it turns out that G had just had her first birthday party that very morning, and they were cleaning up after the party. Her mommy ran in to their house so she could bring me one of their party favors they gave out to the guests.

And BEHOLD... it was this..................

I've seen pictures on cakes before, but never a cookie! Since she bought the CD from their last session, she used her favorite picture to make the cutest party favors! I LOVE that idea! What a great and creative way to use her pictures!

 

It was all edible, AND made from the yummiest bakery in town! I thought long and hard about whether I should save it because of it's VAST cuteness, or should I indulge in what I knew would be delicious.

Realizing that I do own a camera or two, I took pictures to save the memory, and...

..... it was delicious!!!

:)

My favorite part of my job is watching them grow. Definitely.

We've watched her grow from 4 weeks old, to 7 months old, and now, little G is 1!

 

 

G's cousins came down from Wichita Falls to have some 'cousins' pictures taken in between her individual pictures! It was all a big surprise for their grandparents' Christmas present. We took pictures of the 3 of them and created a story board that says "We Love You Grandma & Grandpa"... talk about a perfect gift!

 

 

I LOVE that her adorable outfit came with a matching dolly!!!

 

 

 

I love capturing 1-yr-olds because they usually bring along the outfit they wore for their 1st birthday party, (I encourage it!) which is always so special because it's probably only the 2nd time they will ever wear it in their life!

AND the OTHER awesome part about photographing 1-yr-olds is CAKE PICTURES!!!

It always takes the little one a minute to figure out what we want them to do...

...but then... IT IS ON!

 

Finally, the Reception!!!

So, let me start by saying, the groom is a Texas Tech alum, and quite a proud one at that! They decided to personalize their reception by incorporating his love for his alma mater. AND... amazingly enough how the timing worked out, DURING the reception, Texas Tech was IN San Antonio playing in the Alamo Bowl! What are the odds?!

At the start of their reception, the bridal party all entered to the TT fight song!

 

 

And of course you can't finish the fight song with out your guns up!

The theme played in to their red and black color scheme. And look at that football field of a groom's cake! I love personal touches!

So sweet how the brides' parents got choked up watching them dance...

 

While dancing with her daddy, in the middle of their dance, she stopped and got up on her daddy's feet, like they used to dance when she was a child. Talk about water works flowing for everyone there (myself included)!

The groom had two dance partners. Not only his mother, but he also shared the moment with his step mother.

Since there were several Texas Tech fans there that night, of course there was never a touchdown that went by that was not duly celebrated by the DJ striking up the fight song and people dancing and cheering! 

Someone was always checking the score...

I loved their favors for the guests. A Texas Tech marching band man, (since the groom was in the band and is currently a band director), and a dancer, since the bride is a dance teacher.

To start the night of dancing off, they did something really cool! All of the married couples came on the floor for a slow dance and eventually, couples would leave the floor based on how long they have been married to see what couple there had been married the longest. To start off, the DJ said 'if you have been married for 2 hours or less, please exit the dance floor', which was hilarious, citing only the bride and groom! Then the DJ would go in yearly increments. 'If you've been married 5 years or less... 10 yrs or less...15-20-etc."  Until finally, it was a dance-off between two couples, and I think the winning couple had been married for over 35 years.

(bride and groom laughing below when the '2 hours or less' was called. And then the winning couple receiving applause in the next picture...)

 

Then the craziness and serious dancers got to work!

 

 

The bride's mother and her UT classmates had something to say about all the Texas Tech celebrating going on!

The groom had a little something up his sleeve....

SO FUNNY!!!

Back to dancing time! During the Grease Lightning song, the girls and boys lined up so they could separately sing the boy and girl parts of the song to each other. They got in to it to say the least!

The bride's uncle beat them all with his dance floor moves!!! It was amazing!

 

 

 

And they were off! Mr. & Mrs.!

I can honestly say it was the most joyful celebration I've witnessed! Normally at wedding receptions, not only do guests usually leave early, but rarely do they make it to the end. But at this one, after the DJ packed up and the lights were on, and the clock had passed midnight, the majority of the guests were still sitting around and talking with each other, and hanging out, not ready for the night to end! We really enjoyed our time with everyone there and we are thrilled for this couple. They were wonderful to work with and it was clear from meeting their kind families where they get their joy and happiness.

San Antonio wedded bliss - well, Boerne if we're being specific...

Remember this sweet couple from last spring? Well, just call them Mr. & Mrs.! Their beautiful, winter wedding took place on January 2nd in Boerne, Texas.

The day began with hair and make-up for the bride...

 

 

Then the bridesmaids arrived, ready for this awesome day!

All of the girls were so sweet and funny! They had a great time getting ready together. Everyone was in great spirits and instead of nerves for the day ahead, they all were relaxed, happy, and excited!

 

 

 

 

I was IN. LOVE. with her dress! Classy, timeless, and elegant, to say the least...

 

And her ruffley shoes!

 

They were not sure what they wanted to do to their hair...

 

So they got silly and played dress-up with awkward pony tails to tease the bride!

The bride was proud to reveal her wedding day hair! (And the room erupted with squeals!)

 

The bride and her momma gazing at her gorgeous veil! This is always an exciting moment, because a veil makes a bride! It is the only time in life when you wear one, and it instantly makes you feel like you are THE BRIDE!

 

I thought this was the sweetest moment. His daughters helping Daddy get ready. I just had images in my head of him helping them as kiddos, and now, on his baby's wedding day, she is helping him get ready. I thought that was precious.

 

Happy to put on her necklace, because that means bridal party picture time!

 

Three of the bridesmaids had brightly colored pea coats! How cute! (Following the bride to help her get ready!)

We took the bridal party pictures at the location of where her reception was going to take place, so she put her dress on there so that it would not get hurt on the trip over.

**Random sidenote, Boerne was SUCH a cute, quaint town! I had never been there before, but it reminded me of Fredericksburg, Texas. Just cute shop after cute shop. It was a dream with all of the cool locations to shoot!

The bride with her girls, and her sister by her side. Stunning!

 

The girls were taking turns coming up to where we were capturing them individually with the bride, but I love the little attitude they are giving me down below! Ha!

The first time her uncle caught a glimpse of his niece as a bride...

 

I don't shoot silhouettes often, but this one came out quite pretty, I thought...

We went back to the church to pick up the boys for their turn for pictures. Out front, the bride & groom's departure car was parked. This is the bride's father's car. How awesome is that, to get to have this for your wedding day?!

 

Since both my husband and myself simultaneously capture the weddings we photograph, we get to have cool shots like this one below. My husband was following behind the guys, while I was out in front, so we were able to capture two different perspectives during the same moment.

A totally awesome image that my hubby captured! One of my favorites from the day!

 

Just like the girls, this was such a fun, relaxed group!

 

 

Back at the church, it was almost showtime and the girls were helping the bride with the final touches. (They were searching to find the little buttons on the back of her dress for her bustle. It took the whole crew to find them!)

 

 

Ceremony time!

 

 

 

Mr. & Mrs.!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

 

Off to their reception!

 

 

And I will have to press "pause" there! The reception will be blogged shortly, so prepare yourself for CUH-RAZY dancing pictures!!!!