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love is all you need | Cypress Family Photographer

Christie Lacy Photography — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:54:13 +0000

Nailing down a date for a session can be hard. Making sure everyone is on the same page, that one person or another doesn’t have something going on…It can be even harder when one person or another lives out of town. We’d initially thought we could do this session last year during the Thanksgiving week, but one thing or another came up and, well, it just didn’t happen. But we were not going to let that get in the way this year. No Way, Jose. And another thing we weren’t going to let get in the way? The weather. Freezing cold, super fast wind, frost bite kind of weather? Well, you’d never know in the photos below that this is exactly the kind of weather we had

I love all this love. I mean look at them? They are freezing their booties off and yet no one is crabby or fighting…if anything, cold weather makes you want to huddle together and lean on each other for warmth, right? Somehow, I think this family huddles together, even when it isn’t 40F outside…

fun with family | Houston family photography

Christie Lacy Photography — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:40:44 +0000

Whew! Christmas Season is in full affect here at CLP! Orders, galleries, cards galore…all of these keeping me on my toes. I wanted to take a quick minute to share, yet another, gorgeous family!

Mom loves bricks and so she had this great idea to incorporate her children’s school in the background of their family photos. An added plus was that the schools 3rd grade class upkeeps the butterfly garden! They were everywhere!

I hope these guys had a blast and a relaxed evening of fun with their family in their element

sisters – Houston Area Child, Family and Senior Photography

keepin’ it real | Houston Family Photographer

Christie Lacy Photography — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 03:26:08 +0000

One of the things I love about photographing kids is that they keep it real. I mean, on a whole level that I, as an adult, forgot about. If they don’t feel it, they ain’t doin’ it. If they aren’t in the mood, well, you just gotta roll with the punches. I wish we adults were more like that sometimes. Sometimes.

I first met this momma when she called me to photograph her sweet son’s newborn pictures. We quickly hit it off and I’ve so enjoyed getting to know her and her family over the last few years. One of my favorite things about photographing people over and over is that they eventually become so relaxed that the anxiety and frustration over the idea of not getting the perfect pretty picture just floats away. And then I get to see who they really are and I fall in love.

all you need is love | houston family photographer

Christie Lacy Photography — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:06:42 +0000

This sweet family of four have been waiting a few months to have their photos taken. I try not to schedule many sessions during the summer as it can be just too too hot for the little ones. And, well, who wants to be all uncomfortable and sweaty in their family pictures, anyway? They won an auction item that I’d donated to my kids’ elementary school in the Spring, but the drought was here and it was a super hot summer, so I convinced them to wait.

And the appointment landed on one of the most beautiful days, cool air, slight breeze, gorgeous light. It was perfection! Take a look at this gorgeous family and all the love they share.

petitte session sneak peeks (round 1)!

Christie Lacy Photography — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:55:35 +0000

This weekend I was lucky enough to meet and see some wonderful people and even luckier to take their pictures! Here’s a quick few from the first couple of sessions, the bottom half of the day’s session sneaks will be up tomorrow!

meet bruiser {personal}

Christie Lacy Photography — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:00:39 +0000

If you follow me on facebook or instagram, you’ll know that we had a guest staying with us this weekend. His name is Bruiser and he’s my littlest’s sclass pet. She was so super excited to bring him home and hang out with him for the weekend and so excited to be the very first classmate to start his adventure with.

Another thing we were supposed to do with Bruiser is write a little bit in his journal about things we did as well as draw pictures and/or take photos…Well…I might have set the bar a bit high, but I couldn’t help it! Jules is gonna love to look back at these memories

it overwhelms me | cypress family photography

Christie Lacy Photography — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:22:46 +0000

How each one of the people in our families was meant to be there? My family wouldn’t feel complete if we didn’t have my daughter. Oh, I’m sure we’d get by, but she just adds this little girl magic. And the same goes for each of the boys. They each add their own little touch to help our family feel complete. It’s amazing how it all works and how God just knew that we all belonged with each other.

I think this is how all families are made up. Each person brings something to the group that not only shows who they, themselves, are, but helps the others show who they are and who they’re meant to be. The relationships we have with each other help us grow into these great human beings.

This family below, they’re made up one-of-a-kind people, but together, they’ve created something amazing. I loved spending a relaxing evening with the H family. Their easy-going personalities mixed with their fun and loving ways allowed everyone to feel free and at ease. I was so touched when, at the end of the session, the younger two offered me these beautiful and unique handmade “thank you” cards. I was on the verge of tears when they gave ‘em to me. Susan, your sweet comment on my “re-launch” post was amazing. I am so touched and so happy to play a small role in your lives. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the opportunity, not only to take your photos, but to get to know your family more. xxo

Picture taking is painless when you have awesome people to photograph. Take a look…

family is love | houston photography

Christie Lacy Photography — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:02:30 +0000

I’ve photographed this little baby a few times already this year. But this session was super special because it’s her first real photo session as the newest member of their family. It’s so awesome to see how loved she is, both by her parents but by her big brother too. He has loved her so much from the time he knew her growing in mama’s tummy. Just another awesome thing I get to witness by being invited in to photograph families!

Take a peek at a few sneaks I know they’re waiting for!

back in the saddle | cypress family photographer

Christie Lacy Photography — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:31:37 +0000

Whew. What a year. Almost a year ago, I decided to take a break from my busy business. I needed to pull back and be certain of where I felt God leading me. In all honesty, I had this naive idea that there would be this clear and loud direction in which I was to go. This was not the case. In fact, there was nothing clear about those first few months of being “off”.

The best thing for me, however, was that I was patient. This is a feat in itself because I am not the most patient person. But I committed to taking time off to enjoy and rest and live. I’ve learned about who I am, what I need in my life, how to be a better wife/mom/person. I have learned my limits and boundaries and I’ve learned that creating is a passion. But more than that, capturing love and connection between people is such a part of who I am, what inspires me and what helps me to see God’s love. I’ve said, this whole year, that I want to glorify God in this. What I’ve learned is that capturing your love and your relationship is an act of worship for me, and without it I’m just seeking and searching. Over and over in the last few months you, my friends and clients, have reiterated this to me in one conversation after another. Perhaps, this is what I was meant to do all along…

And so here I am, ready to move and capture more. Ready to help lead you into making picture perfect memories that truly reflect the parts of your family and your life that you want to remember and freeze. I’m more focused and determined, excited and inspired than ever before!

To celebrate my return, I’m giving away a holiday mini session to one lucky family! Here’s how you can enter to win!

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I look forward to seeing you again! There’s a seat waiting for you!

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repeats | houston family photography

Christie Lacy Photography — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:21:09 +0000

There is no greater compliment than when a client returns to me for another session. I first met this family way back in 2008. When mom called me, I’ll be honest, I had to rack my brain to bring forth their family’s imprinted image. Once I retrieved it, I wondered how I misplaced it in the first place. Their gorgeous kids and their beautiful smiles and how much I had photographing them…

But they came back for another session and this is even better than the first. The kids have grown into their personalities and this little family is so comfortable. I loved every second of trying to get them to smile (or be serious!). Take a peek: