{BEAUTIFUL!}

I just wanted to say thank you for all of the families that have allowed me into their homes to photograph their loved ones!
It's been a very exciting holiday season for everyone, and I hope that the New Year brings much prosperity and happiness to all.
Take a look at the lovely young ladies that I photographed! They were part of a very large family photograph; all centered around a very charming great-great-grandmother.




I also just photographed another family, so look for more photos soon! Have a Great Day!

:o) Christina
www.TheDavidsonGallery.com

{Christmas Puppies}

I had a wonderful session with 2 very adorable, energetic (that's an understatement) puppies this week, and wow, did they wear me out! They are a matching set, one boy and one little girl, and are just about the cutest things on earth! Their mommy made sure that they had lots of treats, (which she makes from scratch,)and made sure they were on their best behavior. It was really fun working with them, although their energy level was comparable to 2 active toddlers! We would get one puppy where we wanted it to be, then the other puppy would decide to wander off, we would get the wandering puppy back on the backdrop, then the puppy that was ready would run somewhere else!
Despite all of our puppy chasing, we did get some great shots of them........and their beautiful eyes! I posted some others on the website: www.TheDavidsonGallery.com
I have more sessions booked for this week, so keep an eye out for more images!

Baby Boy Puppy #1
Here he is again......such a cutie!

It's exhausting to be beautiful..........
Both of them together.......Awwww

A big thanks goes out to their mommy (thanks Pam), for letting me post pics of the babies.

Have a Great Day!

Christina :o)

www.TheDavidsonGallery.com

{Reason to Celebrate}

As my previous post stated, it is the "busy season" for everyone! I see many people rushing around, buying presents for loved ones, feverishly trying to make their Christmas lights better than their neighbor's lights........sometimes we forget why we celebrate the season. I came across this video and it was always a seasonal favorite of mine and my family's. And to those who celebrate other holidays, have a Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, or just celebrate your families.

{The Busy Season}

It's been a wonderfully busy holiday season, and with this level of activity comes lots of images. I had the honor of photographing the Baptism of a very adorable little baby girl, and her family. I hope to post some photographs of the baby and the family soon, so be on the lookout for those!

In the meantime, take a look at some detail shots I took at the church...

This is actually the very large front door of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in downtown Houston. The carved details of this piece of art are just absolutely breathtaking...

He is situated right at the front of the church, and greets everyone passing by...

I'll be posting again soon, as I have more images of recent sessions to share. Have a great day!

Christina :o)

www.TheDavidsonGallery.com

{GALVESTON, TEXAS}

Well, it's been a fairly busy few weeks; lots of photographing and lots of ordering from my lab!
I helped to photograph a wedding last weekend in Galveston, Texas, and it was a beautiful event. The bride is absolutely lovely, and the groom was equally lovely, but in a masculine way! :o)
They are a perfect match, and I wish them a lifetime of health and happiness.
Here are some images from Moody Gardens in Galveston. Enjoy!

Here are the Bride's slippers and accessories...

The beautiful view from the top floors of the Hotel.

Overlooking the ceremony site from the bridal suite.

Super cutie!

Take a look at a precious newborn I photographed recently! What a super cutie! He was such a good baby; he slept for most of the session, but when he opened his eyes......WOW! Those eyes just lit up the room. It's amazing how such little humans can bring such joy!
I also love those little feet!




Have a wonderful day!
Christina :o)

Oh, what marvelous places I've been to take pictures! I saw so many interesting things in San Antonio, and in nearby places also. I photographed a company picnic at a ranch on Lake Houston, and it was a beautiful, sunny, picturesque day! Here are some shots I took in and around the Ranch.






I'm still really amazed that places like these exist just outside of Houston. I always look forward to this time of year, when the trees change into their fall outfits.
Have a great day and take the time to enjoy the good things in life.
Christina :o)

Been too long...

It's been quite a while since my last post, mainly because photography has kept me happily busy! I was also out of town to attend my sister's wedding; it was beautiful, and they make a wonderfully happy couple!
Congratulations to them!
Since I'm giving messages to people in this post, I just wanted to thank the employees of Shell--I photographed their corporate picnic this weekend, and it was fantastic. Lots of people, lots of families, and the weather couldn't be more gorgeous. Thanks for being photogenic!
I'll wrap this post up early, so that I can search for a new image for my "image of the week."
Thanks to all my clients who have booked their Christmas Card sessions, and Halloween sessions. If you want a session as well, you may want to hurry, slots fill up quickly!
Have a great day..........

Halloween is nearing....

Halloween is fast approaching, and it is a great time to capture your little ones in their halloween costumes! I am offering a fantastic session special; it's similiar to the Christmas Card promotion, but instead of greeting cards, you get lots of great prints! _______________________________
Halloween Costume Cuties
30 minute outdoor session (your choice of location)
2- 5x7 desk prints
6- 4x6 prints
8 wallet prints

Total retail value: $136.00
Your price: $90.00
_________________________
All sessions are by appointment only. $50.00 deposit is required before the session to reserve your time/date. Remaining money is due by the session date. State Sales tax (8.25%) and Shipping will be added to the final price.
_______________________

I recently had a session with a great family! They have a beautiful little girl who is a complete daddy's girl! They were fantastic to work with, and we captured some wonderful family moments for them. Here are some photos from their session:

{Image of the Week}

I absolutely love shooting in black and white; I feel that it helps you to actually "feel" the picture, rather than just to "see" it. I love the mood that B&W creates, and I can't help reverting back to my roots --I started out in black and white photography in high school, and carried it with me throughout college, and now, it's still with me. I've logged many, many hours in the darkroom, going through lots of Kodak paper and chemicals! With the advent of digital photography however, long gone are those endless hours of toil in the cramped and poorly ventilated darkroom -- I now spend hours getting a hand cramp from working on the digital negatives on my computer! Ah, so goes the work of a photographer..........although, I do miss those darkroom days. Maybe I should take my equipment out of storage (my parent's house), and have a go at it again!

Speaking of parents, I was with my parents when I took the "image of the week" photo. We were down in Galveston (same day as the trolley picture,) when I saw this lovely corridor. As soon as I walked past it, I knew I had to take the shot. One of the things that I've learned while being a photographer is that people look at you rather strangely when you take pictures of empty corridors...LOL, or doorknobs, trash on the street, old "ugly" buildings ( I love old buildings - they are beautiful), and odd things that people wouldn't normally take photos of. Many of the shots I take are for my own edification, but perhaps I'll share a few now and then........

I am still honoring all senior picture specials and holiday card specials, as well as the Gift Certificate giveaway, so, if you want to capture some memories, contact me today!

Have a great weekend!

{Image of the Week}

Yet another week is upon us, and I'm posting another image for the week. I was recently down in Galveston, and I just absolutely LOVE the trolley system they have down there....great for photos! If you haven't been down there in a while, it's worth a peek; just make sure you're ready to pay for some decent parking!

I've been taking lots of photographs, and I'm always ready to take many, many more! I've actually decided to "give away" some gift certificates as a new promotion! The first 5 people to send the following message to me in an email will be sent a gift certifcate for $25.00 from "The Davidson Gallery."
Here's the message:
Please send me a gift certificate for $25.00 from "The Davidson Gallery." I understand that this is good for a la carte prints from my paid session and is not redeemable for cash. One per household please.

I will notify all winners by email, and I will send your certificate to you via snail mail! Good luck!

Email: davidsongallery@verizon.net

9/11

{ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11 }

No words today; just a moment of silence to remember those we have lost.....

{IMAGE OF THE WEEK}

I saw an interesting blog the other day; it was a photographer from Australia who posted pictures on a daily basis........I thought, "what a great idea!" Maybe I should try something similar to that, so I'm going to post an image a week ( or images, depending on if I shoot something exceptionally interesting.) I'm not exactly sure on which day I decide to post them, but I'm aiming for every Friday......something nice to look at while winding down the work week!




This is a picture of a mother goat sleeping with her little baby goat. Aren't they darling? The baby goat (on top of the mother,) looks a lot like her mother, right down to the little patch of white hair on their heads! I wanted to get more level with them, but I didn't want to sit down in a pile of "pellets!" Anyway, I thought they were adorable, and I think you do too, don't you?
Canon 18-55 mm, F-stop 8.0, Exposure time 1/200

{HOLIDAYS ALREADY?}

Yes, I can tell by your gasps of surprise that you didn't think that the holiday season is once again sneaking up on us, and like most of the American population, we have to think about holiday preparations........in September!
Holiday gifts, dinners, traveling and family are what we think about when we hear "holidays," isn't it? Well, we also need to remember that half of "SEASON'S GREETINGS" is "GREETINGS!" So, for all of you who are furiously searching through your shoe boxes and drawers of photos for that Holiday greeting card picture, look no further! I am offering a special Holiday card session for you that is aimed at families who don't want or need a long session, or just want a photo for their holiday greeting cards.

HOLIDAY GREETING CARD SESSION

30 minute outdoor session (Your choice of location)

(2) 5x7 gift portraits

(25) Gallery designed Christmas Cards

ONLY $100

(NO session fee!)

Must book session by September 30, 2006

Hurry, slots fill up fast!

{SENIOR PICTURES}

All right, yes, I'm posting TWICE in one day. However, it is completely beneficial to you as a client, especially if you are a high school SENIOR. Believe it or not, this is the prime time to take your senior pictures! You absolutely need to have those great wallet photos to hand out to all of your friends; after all, you want them to remember you forever, right?
So, as a result of much cajoling by some photographer associates of mine, I am offering 24 FREE wallets with your senior session (That's a $42 value.) Also, your wallet photo can be used as a very valuable coupon. If your friends complete a session with me and they show your wallet photo, they receive 24 FREE wallets from their session as well! Since you referred those friends to me, you deserve a reward--24 more wallet reprints....for free. Unbelievable, you say? It's all true, but like most things in life, it can't last forever........so, this splendid offer ends September 30, 2006. So put it off no longer, and schedule a session with The Davidson Gallery for your special senior portraits.
Email: davidsongallery@verizon.net

{ANIMAL LOVE}

Here's some shots I took of our dog, Bailey, and his cat, Maxwell. They pal around ( much to the dismay of Bailey,) but I think there is a mutual understanding and tolerance. Don't you wish all people had this outlook? Together, they get into all sorts of trouble, and I think they work together to drive us insane. It seems to me that they pick the most inopportune times to play, "let's chase the imaginary fly around the entire house," and "tag, you're it," with each other. We used to have a bunny rabbit (named Harry) before our daughter came along, and boy oh boy, having a rabbit, a dog, and a cat jumping around really is quite a sight! Harry now lives in San Antonio with my sister, who spoils that bunny to the extreme. Harry is trying to be "invisible" in this picture; he seems to think that if he makes himself as small as possible, you can't see him (or bother him for that matter!) Ah, what a silly bunny.

We used to have quite a menagerie.....we had 2 rats, a siberian hamster, a teddy bear hamster, many goldfish, 2 turtles, 3 hermit crabs, 2 madagascar hissing cockroaches (made famous by Fear Factor--they make excellent pets by the way--I can't believe people eat those), and a partridge in a pear tree. Just joking on the partridge, but everything else is quite true.

When I was teaching, I somehow ended up with a lot of little critters in need. So, they became "mascots" in the classroom, and the students always took great pride in having them in the class. You're probably wondering what became of all of these animals? Well, many of them passed from old age, some were given away to great homes, and the turtles lived in my outdoor pond until one extremely rainy day the pond overflowed and well, the turtles made a break for it!

Needless to say, I enjoy and love all animals and critters, and yes, we are those people who will pull over to the side of the road to rescue that stray dog, cat, or to help a turtle cross the road. (turtles happen to be one of my favorite animals ever!) If you see an animal in need, I implore you to help them...they need our help sometimes, and it may not seem like a big deal to a person, but it can help to save an animal's life.

{POSTCARDS}


Well, my new postcard mailers have just arrived from the printers, and they are going to be distributed within the week! I'm also placing them in selected businesses around the area, so hopefully, you will see one somewhere!
I have a great discount offer printed on them also, and if you redeem it, you will receive a 50% discount on your session fee PLUS you will receive 2 FREE 5x7's from your session. This offer saves you a whopping $74! If you would like to receive a postcard offer in the mail, just email me with your name and home address, and I will send it to you as soon as I receive your information.
I can't wait to hear from you!
Have a great day!

{APOLLO}


I want to extend my sympathies to my mom-in-law, who recently lost her best friend of 13 years.......her very beloved rottie named Apollo. He was absolutely the most loving rottweiller I've ever known, and so very smart. He was always very gentle, but he was also the most alert guard dog! He loved to chase flies, the occasional squirrel, and I think all of the cats in the neighborhood knew to steer clear of Apollo's wrought iron fence!
His bones and body were riddled by arthritis and exhaustion, but you would never know how much pain he was in because he always put our emotions ahead of his own.........always loving, always there to comfort us.
We had him cremated, because we could not bear having him buried so far away from us. He's ready to come home now, and where ever he is, we know he's happy and playing with our other "little ones" we've lost over the years.
Hug your animals and tell them how much you love them....

(This picture was taken a few weeks before he died, and yes, he always smiled like that!)

I have such a lot to learn about blogging; I had no idea that so many things were possible! I've just added a new slide show to the blog; it's similiar to the one that's currently posted on my main website, www.TheDavidsonGallery.com . I've also added some music to the blog, which is a great way for me to listen to music while I am working on the computer! There are over 90 songs listed on the "myblogtunes," so if you would like to, you can minimize the blog window while the music is playing, and do your work in another window while listening.
I'm also having a special on my session fees--postcard mailings should be going out about the sale shortly, however, if you email me and book a session, I will take $50.00 off the session fee and you will also receive 2 FREE 5x7's from your session. This is a combined savings of $74.00......a real bargain! (expires August 28, 2006)
Email address: davidsongallery@verizon.net
Subject: Special session fee!
I look forward to photographing you and your loved ones!
:o) C.Davidson

Hello everybody! I decided to post a blog because I like to keep up with all the wonderful people that I have been in contact with, both personal and in business.
I'll begin by giving a brief background on myself.....I'm married to a wonderful man who supports and loves me no matter how silly I can be, and together, we created a beautiful, smart, funny daughter! (she's the little fairy on the left)
We just celebrated her 2nd birthday, and we still can't believe that the time just passed so quickly.
I'm sure most of you with kids understand what I'm talking about!
I was a teacher (I taught middle school science,) and I have to tell you, it was incredible to be able to teach our young people on a daily basis. Especially SCIENCE! Love it, Love it! I also made great friends at the school where I taught, and without a doubt, those people are the most talented teachers on this planet!
Well, long story short, when the little princess came along, I decided to leave my middle school family to take care of my own.....
Which brings us to the creation of "The Davidson Gallery - Artistic Photography."
I love photography, and I love taking photographs of the people I love. I extend this love to my clients and their families, as everyone should have a wonderful memory of a special period of time, or a special event.
I believe that every photograph is an investment; it represents the time taken out of your busy schedule to capture a moment, the care involved to get everyone ready, and the emotions involved when you see the finished result. Photographs have the ability to freeze time and remember, and they also have to power to transcend time and enable our memories to be passed down from generation to generation.
I will photograph those special moments, and treat them as my own........because in a way, they belong to everyone once you share them with the ones you love.

Christina :o)