A moment in summer

I'm fortunate to be blessed with a job that gives me flexibility to spend time with my family. The lack of blogging this summer was just that, me being busy with my kids. Last weekend I was in Shreveport working round the clock and I had to share this as one of my favorite moments..... What a great way to wrap up the summer! This was a spontaneous moment after our photo shoot was over, I had to unpack my camera so I didn't miss it....

Brittany & Collin

A preview from their Christmas card... here are Brittany & Collin from this weekend at Walker Ranch Park. There are some serious good genes going on in this family!!!

Half price Christmas Special

Christmas Special.... For the next three weekends, I'll come to your home in the San Antonio area to do Christmas pictures. The images are yours to keep, and I'll even design your Christmas card if you would like. Special price for this year only, $75.00 for a half hour, $125 for a full hour. Call me or email me at donna@dgustinphoto.com to save your spot on my calendar. (Regular price for a half hour is $150, for a full hour is $300.) Here's a card I just did for one of my favorite families!

Jamie & Kyle & co...

I shot Jamie & Kyle's wedding a few years ago and have LOVED seeing their family grow! Here is the required smiley pose, plus a tender moment... had to share. Love you four!!!

the Stevenson family

Here's my favorite shot of the Stevenson family. Don't let the smiles fool you, that grass was cold!!!

Candi & Alaina

My favorite picture of Nick's girls! You would never know it was so cold outside this weekend! Alaina was a little trouper!!!

Kris & Hayden

I love having the opportunity to capture the feelings between a mother and child in photographs. We moms tend to miss out on the history books since we are usually the ones behind the camera so I always ask to take pictures with the mom's as well. It's moments like these that make me realize that I'm doing something more than just making pictures with my camera, I'm making memories...I really love my job! I'm going to go hug my kids now! Sigh!

Jett & Olivia

I met Jett for the first time when he wasn't much older than his baby sister Olivia is now. You can tell he's going to be a great big brother! Congratulations Holly & Craig, she's beautiful!

the Guillory's

Priceless! My favorite shot of the Guillory's.

Peyton's family

Peyton is a photographer's dream. He just loves to smile! We did Christmas cards not too long ago and he was just this good then as well.

the Tegelers

I had the opportunity to work on location in San Antonio for the first time last week. I did pictures for the Tegelers at the San Antonio Missions, their daughter made me miss the days when my girl was that little! Thanks for being my first Misty!

the Wilhites

Last weekend I was in Shreveport working working working, and now I'm sitting at my desk working working working trying to get everything out to everyone... I had to share this one of the Wilhite family... (Thanks Angela!!!) Little Peyton not only gave me an adorable smile... he struck quite the pose... I couldn't have asked for better!

The Gibson Family

We squeezed these pictures in just prior to the father's one year deployment to Iraq. It always makes me so sad seeing a father deploy, but I'm glad to know that he'll have lots of beautiful pictures to look at throughout his deployment to remind him of his wonderful family that he left behind. Here are some of my favorites from the day. Godspeed, Mike, may you be safe and come home soon!

Wall Art

Here's a picture that I shot last week as a special suprise for someone's Grandma. I think it's just captivating. I know that they are going to have this mounted on canvas and framed, but since I don't normally 'sell' pictures, I don't often see what gets framed and I've always been curious what everyone showcases on their walls. If anyone wants to send me digital pictures of how you've displayed the portraits I've taken, I'd love to see them! Email them to me and I'll give you 10% off on your next session. How's that for a bribe?! Thank you Wendy for letting me share this picture of your gorgeous children!