{DECEMBER BRIDE}

What a wonderful time for a wedding! The bride, "P" was absolutely gorgeous in her beautiful wedding gown.
We took these at a hotel in Downtown Houston, and the location was perfect for the bride! Their wedding colors were red and gold, and as you can see, the hotel was completely decked out in red and gold colors.

"R" and "P" just got married this weekend, and I'll be sharing photos from their wedding in the next blog. Congratulations and Best Wishes for a long and happy marriage!

If you are a bride-to-be and would like a custom bridal session, please contact The Davidson Gallery to schedule your special day!

Christina :o)

www.TheDavidsonGallery.com

info@thedavidsongallery.com

{BEHIND THE SCENES}

For those of you who have wondered "what exactly goes on behind the scenes of a typical session," this is for you! And if you've never wondered what happens behind the scenes, well, my apologies......lol

To begin a session, you first need to scope out a good "spot" to start....

This is me, trying to figure out if the wind will carry the drape our model has. Oh, if you're wondering why I'm wearing blue latex gloves, it's because it was so cold that morning, my fingers were too cold to manage the controls on my camera and I had to keep them warm! (Photos courtesy of ©Deborah Dell)

Here's Deborah (another Photographer), trying out the drape, and figuring out the wind direction.........lol
Here we are discussing how to hold the drape.....

And demonstrating the pose I want her to do.........
You'd never know by looking at our model, but it was so very cold outside and the wind was blowing very hard. She was bundled up right up until we would start shooting, then "click, click , click", and then she would get bundled up again!
This is what she looked like right before a shot............
Then, it all came off, and.........voila'!
You can see some of the finished shots in the previous blog entry! Thanks to Debbie Dell, and Cindy Mitchell for all their input and assistance.

Did you enjoy getting a behind the scenes look at a photo session? Would you like to be the star of one of my blog entries? Well then, contact me and make an appointment to have your own custom session!
Did you know that you get a free print from your session with a signed model release? Fame? A free print? Great images? You have nothing to lose :o)

I'm still looking for one more couple to to participate in my project. Newlyweds, newly Engaged, twenty somethings, fun-loving, up-for-anything-actor-types WANTED! TFP compensation (time for prints). Shoots will take place in and around the Houston area, preferably during the weekday. Email me if you're interested; no size, shape, color preference!

Christina :o)
www.TheDavidsonGallery.com

{DECEMBER MATERNITY SESSION}

Don't you just love Texas weather? Rainy one day, sunny the next, ten minutes later it's FREEZING COLD!

We lucked out with the weather when we decided to do a session on the beach; it was really cold, but at least it wasn't raining! Not a cloud in the sky either, which I haven't seen in a very long time!

Thanks to our Mom-to-be ("M") and her fantastic Mom! Moms make great assistants don't they?
Lots of thanks to two other FANTASTIC photographers (who accompanied me to the shoot), Debbie and Cindy! With three photographers photographing our Mom-to-be, it certainly made heads turn..........
I'll be sharing their "behind the scenes" images in the next blog entry, so be on the lookout for that.

{Isn't she gorgeous? I don't remember looking like that when I was expecting!}

{Flawless sky, Beautiful Mom!}

If you would like a custom photo session like the one you just previewed, contact The Davidson Gallery and schedule yours now. Now scheduling for 2008.

Have a great day
Christina :o)
www.TheDavidsonGallery.com

{THE MAKING OF A CHRISTMAS CARD}

Okay, yes, it's that time of year again.......annual holiday card photos! I finally had time to set up and TRY to take a nice photo of my own child......easier said than done. Why is it so hard to photograph your own family?!
So, to all those parents with whom I've done "crazy" sessions with, I hope this makes you feel better!



Idea #1:
Me: "Sweetheart, I need you to hold this letter up for me, okay?"
Her: "Okay Mommy! Like this?"
Me: "No baby, you have to hold up the letter so I can see it."
Her: (giggles)
Me: "Um, sweetie, you need to turn around so I can see your face...."
(She makes a 180 degree turn)
Her: (giggles again)

Idea#2:
Me: "Okay, let's do another letter, but you have to hold it up really good so that Mommy can see the letter, okay?"
Her: "Yes, okay!" "Do you like my new dance?" (she starts dancing)
Me: "oh, yes, it's very nice, but sweetie, I need to be able to SEE the letter.."

Idea #3:

Me: "okay, let's pose with some ornaments, you like the ornaments, right?"

Her: "No."

Me: "Not even a little?"

Her: "no........I'm sleepy" (she's not sleepy, she just got up from a nap! lol)

Idea #4:

Me: "Can you sit down with the ornaments?"

Her: (giggles) "I like the ornaments now!"

Me: "Good sweetie! I'm glad......um, can you sit with them now?"

Her: "Look mommy, your lights make them shine!"

Me: "I know they do, just don't throw them, okay?"

Her: "I can throw them?"

Me: "No, no DON'T throw them! (she throws them, I sigh and look for my mug of hot cocoa I put down somewhere.....)

Her: "mommy, you said THROW THEM....."

After all of this, the little princess needs a cookie break........and so do I.
Idea #5:

Me: "Okay, we're almost done, can you sit down for a little bit and look at Mommy?"

Her: "yes.....like this?"

Me: "Yes, baby, just like that......."

The End. (until we have to take the family pictures....oy.)

Christina :o)

If you would like to book a session with The Davidson Gallery, please contact me for dates/availability.

www.TheDavidsonGallery.com

{PLAYING CATCH-UP}

I apologize for such a long delay in posting; life gets in the way sometimes!

I want to thank a few people for allowing me to photograph them!

Thank you to the NROTC at Prarie View A&M, Rice University, and University of Houston (go coogs!). You guys throw an AMAZING ball. The military sure know how to have a great time!

Thank you also to FPS-USA for letting me photograph their holiday party as well........your employees are some of the nicest people I've met.

I've also photographed beautiful families, and maternity portraits as well. Thank you to "N" for inviting me to photograph such a personal time in your life. Also, be on the lookout for newborn pictures; perhaps in the next week or so! My best friend just had her baby, so I'm itching to take those pictures!

I have some more sessions coming up, and I'll make sure to post those!

I'm also looking for 2 sets of "couples" to be models for a new project I'm working on. I'd like some twenty somethings, newly engaged or newly married couples. Any size, shape and color is appreciated.......just looking for enthusiastic, up for anything, photogenic, "actor" types.

It will be a PFT (prints for time) with MR (model release). If you are interested, contact me at info@thedavidsongallery.com

If you would like to schedule a session with The Davidson Gallery, please use the contact form on the website: www.TheDavidsonGallery.com or contact me at the number listed on the website.

Have a great day!

Christina :o)

{SENIOR}

I had the opportunity to photograph a great pair of sisters, "K" and "K" . They were both gorgeous, and had personality up the wazoo! Here is a sampling of images from their session!
I know that their mom is anxious to see the rest..........so sorry for teasing you with these :o)

The "Vogue" mag pose

Twirling

Simply beautiful

The athletic side

If you would like to schedule a unique photography session with The Davidson Gallery, contact us today!

http://www.thedavidsongallery.com/

{THE WEDDING}

Another beautiful wedding, another wonderful couple!

Taking of the garter

Fall themed wedding cake

Beautiful wedding gown. Calla lily bouquet

made by the Bride's mother

The "Perfect" shoes

Thanks to "M" and "F" for allowing me to photograph your beautiful wedding day.

If you would like The Davidson Gallery to photograph your wedding, contact me at : davidsongallery@verizon.net

I only schedule 2 weddings a month, so bookings are limited. I do this to ensure the utmost attention to your wedding day photography, and post wedding service.

Have a great day!

www.TheDavidsonGallery.com

{BOUNCING BUDDIES AND PUMPKIN CUTIES}

I will be at Bouncing Buddies in League City, Texas on HALLOWEEN to hold a Pumpkin Cuties Fall Picture Event!
Bring your children and let them enjoy all the wonderful toys at Bouncing buddies; they even have inflatable bouncy houses there! Check their website to see what they have to offer. www.bouncingbuddies.net

You can bring your child's halloween costume, or you can have them photographed in a favorite fall outfit, the choice is yours.

Make sure you sign a model release to enter your child in the "Cutest Child Contest!"

Winner will receive a 2 hour on-location session with a 40.00 print credit!
(a $100.00 value)

{MORE PUMPKIN CUTIES!}

Bouncing Buddies is an absolutely GREAT place to go and take your kiddos for some fun!

I've teamed up with bouncing buddies, and I will be holding a "PUMPKIN CUTIES" picture event there!

Go to: www.bouncingbuddies.net and see the great facility they have; better yet, go there with the kids and have a ball!

{PUMPKIN CUTIES FALL SESSIONS}

The details have just been released for the "Pumpkin Cuties" Fall Picture Session!

I just sent out announcements for this event, so make sure to save your spot today!

Email me at: davidsongallery@verizon.net
www.TheDavidsonGallery.com

{ANOTHER LOVELY COUPLE}

I'm so glad that the weather has finally cleared up, and I can continue to have these lovely beach sessions!
This is a great couple; they are a fantastic match, and are just the sweetest people.
I look forward to photographing her bridals, bridal shower, and their wedding this year!
So, to "R" and "P" thanks so much for allowing me to photograph you, and I hope this little peek at your session images will hold you over until they are all posted......

If you would like a custom location session, please contact me at:

davidsongallery@verizon.net

There is not much time left in the season to have beach sessions, so hurry and book your date now!

www.TheDavidsonGallery.com

-Christina :o)

{FALL PICTURES}

It's that time of year again; FALL PICTURES!
I'll be doing an all day session once again, similiar to the one I did for Easter. I was completely booked up in less than 3 days; the response was just amazing.
The set for this year is "pumpkin' cuties." I've posted some examples of the set below:

Bring your childs' halloween costume so we can photograph

your "pumpkin' cutie!"

Also bring a "Fall" outfit for a more formal look.

The sessions will be scheduled in 30 minute blocks, allow 2 changes of clothing, and can include up to 4 children. The session location will be announced in the upcoming week, so be on the lookout for that! As soon as it's announced, reservations will be taken. Be sure to act fast, as slots fill up very quickly, and it's only a one-day event.

If you are a day care provider, school administrator, etc., and would be interested in a fund-raising opportunity, contact me and we can set up an appointment to discuss it! It's a great way to raise money for your organization, as a portion of the session fee and profits go to your group.

www.TheDavidsonGallery.com

For more information, email me at: davidsongallery@verizon.net

{WEDDING SLIDESHOW}

{OUTDOOR WEDDING}

I had the wonderful opportunity to photograph a very beautiful wedding at one of Houston's most beautiful facilities. You may recognize this loving couple from their engagement session a few months ago! Take a peek at a few of the images from their day:

The beautiful, peaceful backdrop for the wedding

Walking down the aisle

Sneaking a kiss after the ceremony

The STUNNING bride

The newly married couple!

How adorable are they?

Details, details....

Thank you to "Q" and "J" for allowing me to photograph your special day! Best wishes and Congratulations!

If you are getting married and would like "The Davidson Gallery" to photograph YOUR special day, contact us to schedule a consultation.

Christina Davidson

www.TheDavidsonGallery.com