The Goodbye Sale

The time has come. After five wonderful years behind the camera, it's time to say "good-bye" to Four Seasons Photography. I have loved every minute...meeting new people, holding precious little babies, capturing smiles and moments, creating family heirlooms....it has definitely been a huge blessing in my life.

However, it is now time to move on to a new phase of my life. As you may know, I went back to college a couple of years ago and I'm currently in grad school. One of my mother's favorite quotes has always been, "If you can't do it right, don't do it at all." I can not, in good conscious, continue with my business if I am unable to give it my all. That is why, at the end of this month, Four Seasons Photography will be no more.

But good news before I go! As a special token of appreciation for my wonderful clients, I'd like to offer you a CD of your images--ALL of your images that I've ever taken for you--for only $25. I'd hate for you not to have access to your special memories, and once the business is gone, I will no longer be storing digital files.

If you are interested in this offer, visit: http://www.fourseasonsphotos.instaproofs.com/ and click on the GOODBYE SALE link. I will look up all your previous session files, save them to a CD (or DVD, if numerous) and mail them to you (shipping is free!).

A Love Story

It was a blessing and a priviledge to be a part of Mr. & Mrs. Lockmiller's wedding day.

The day and the marriage was bathed in prayer...

...everyone was having fun and in great spirits...

...and their love for one another was apparent to all.

Happy (one month) Anniversary, Mr. & Mrs. Lockmiller!!

This is only the beginning of a beautiful love story.

Mrs. Lockmiller!! {Ashley's Bridals}

The next time you see Mr. Lockmiller, be sure and tell him what a blessed man he is to have a bride like this:

If you think she's a beauty on the outside, you should see her heart!

I count it a true blessing that I could be a part of Ashley & Corbin's wedding day this weekend. It was absolutely wonderful: a perfect celebration of faith, hope, love and all that is best about marriage. I can't wait to share some of those images with you soon!

Paige and the Sunflowers (A Tribute to Summer)

Location: Hammon, OK

Published!

I finally received my August edition of Professional Photographer Magazine.

I wonder what could be inside?

Let's open it up to the table of contents....

Hmmm....this photo looks strangely familiar.

Is that MY NAME in bold print??? It is!

And here's my article: "Business in the Boondocks" (or how to survive as a rural photographer). It is a real honor to be featured in this magazine. It is one of the premier photography magazines in North America, and I've always wanted to be published in a "glossy" (glossy magazine)!

Oh--and many thanks to all the photographers who have sent me e-mails about the article this week. I appreciate it so much! And I really appreciate all those who have allowed me to have a business in the boondocks. Couldn't have done it without my fabulous clients!

Working Girl

I have very few photos of myself working. I guess that's because I generally work solo and whenever I do have an assistant in tow, they generally have bigger and better things to do than to photograph moi. However, my best friend, Heather, took it upon herself to capture me in action on our family vacation last week. Part of our beach vacation ritual is to always take a family photo . So, apparently, this is what I look like when I'm working...

I look pretty bossy in this one. :) "Sit here...go there..."

Scouting out a location: At home, I'm usually wearing jeans and work boots so I can climb fences and wade through mud or fields. Walking in sand is not easier, just different. Definitely out of my typical environment.

Location: South Padre Island, Texas

{Back!}

A-a-a-a-a-n-n-n-n-d-d-d-d.....we're back! I'm sitting here on this cloudy day missing the sand, sunshine and sound of the ocean waves that we left behind in South Padre Island. :(

Just wanted to let ya know that I'm now reachable by phone and e-mail again!

{Away}

I will be away July 19-26 on our annual family vacation to the beach! I will return all calls and e-mails when I return because I will be too busy working on my tan and squishing sand between my toes! :) Thanks for understanding!

The Schmidt Family

Location: Leedey, OK

{Reminder}

Just one more quick reminder for those who may not have caught my earlier announcement. I am out-of-town for the next couple of weeks and unable to schedule appointments until June 23rd. I will return all phone calls when I return. Until then, feel free to contact me via e-mail. Thanks!

More Corbin & Ashley: Engaged!

Just wanted to share a few more from Corbin & Ashley's e-session. Aren't they a cute couple? I can't wait until their wedding day...only 124 more days from today! :)

(Sometimes, photo sessions with a fiance can be hazardous to your health)

Location: Leedey, Oklahoma

{Back in a Bit}

I will be out of the office for the next two weeks. (Actually, I should have posted this earlier because I have been gone throughout this past week as well!) All phone calls will be returned when I get back. Until then, you can reach me via e-mail. Thanks!

Sneak Peek: Corbin & Ashley

Corbin & Ashley are getting hitched! They came all the way to Leedey from the great state of Texas for an e-session (engagement session). Here's just a few images to tide them over until I get the full session complete. Trust me, there are many, many more that I'll be sharing soon!

(I like to call this pose, "the happy homemaker"--lol)