bryan college station photographer | it's a FUNK booth FRIDAY!

welcome to our fall celebration!! we got realll funky!!

for the record, i would normally use a really cool back drop- but i had some left over (7 year old) paper from college... so, i used a couple of layers of that!!  the lighting was a little uneven too... chasing kids... so, they aren't perfect- but they are stinkin' funny!!!

happy friday!!!

fall party 1 from shauna maness on Vimeo.

we like to party from shauna maness on Vimeo.

just so you can hear what was happening... michael jackson makes every party better :)

Madisonville Texas Photographer | Family Photography | Amanda and fam!

ok, not only does the drake family have the coolest car collection in madisonville, (not that they get to share them with mr. drake... but they all share the name, so that makes them all of their's right?... i don't think mr. drake will agree :)) BUT they also make pretty good lookin' kiddos!!

i had the pleasure of photographing little jack when he wasn't even one, and then conner, jack's cute uncle when he was a senior- talk about easy going and a lot of fun... i just love this family!!

now we get the whole family!  Amanda, Chad, Dustin, McKensie, and Jackson!

we had old cars, new cars, big rigs, and cows as our backdrops... oh, and JOHN DEER TRACTORS.

i couldn't get over how much jackson had grown... it seems like yesterday he fell off that tractor right after that great shot and his mama dusted him right off- he is still a tough little man- too sweet.

***things are moving along around here... i'm working hard on some really great creative projects that  you will get to see/experience soon!!

we are filling up our wedding calendar and are so thankful to all those who are spreading the word that we are in town!!  if that is you, please leave a comment so i know and can say thanks!!

Bryan College Station Texas Photographer | it's a monday kind of day...

lots, lots, lots to accomplish... and lots of fun things ahead.

it was a beautiful weekend.

full of life, and love, and fun.

i hung out with family yesterday and snapped this of bella when we went outside for some fresh air... 5 secs and i had a handful that i love... talk about a super model!!  she has a session coming  up in a couple of weeks that i'm excited about- 

i hope you had a great weekend... and are starting out all bueno this week-

if you are still planning on booking a session that you have in mind for Christmas cards, then go ahead and email me, i only have a few left... and you need to order by the end of November...

and it is the 2nd of november... HOW DOES THAT HAPPEN?

time flies when life is good i suppose.

love to you all!!

oh, and i'm coming up with a fun giveaway for my commenters... so bring on the comments... i'm going to put them all in a hat and draw!!  (it will be a fun Christmas giveaway... so, go ahead and start now!!)

Bryan College Station Texas Photographer | weekly wonders

there were many stop and look things this week... i'm going through a "lets just trash everything in the closet phase" so, i've been unique clothing shopping... (without any purchases sadly) here are some of my favs!!

1. my friend anna sent me this link... and i found these and LOVED them + a couple of other things that were sold out already... so sad!
2. i really liked this but, i've bought a couple, tried them on (yes, i'm that shopper... in that order...) and as brandon said "they don't exactly compliment your body shape"...i knew it was the wrong shirt for me... but sooo great!
3. HULU flippin rocks! i can watch cooking shows, documentaries, and funny SNL clips!! i LOVE it- all online (which comes in handy when you need a break and don't have a tv)
4. abby try again... she shoots film, and i really dig her vibe.  very smart compositions, very simple, and really a lot of fun to explore, i'm trying to pick my favorite to order... here are some of the contenders!  
5. PUMPKIN RECIPES!!  i made this pumpkin bread yesterday and fell in love.. it is nice and spicy... so great!! and your house will smell YUMMY!!! (i'm eating it right now)
6. i use biblegateway.com all of the time - i love being able to search the bible in any translation at any time- if i am looking for a specific scripture, or just want to see what the bible says about something, or stop what i'm doing and read... it is a great online resource!!
7. this little guy... because i officially know how to make a latte without needing a barista!!
8. um...this is it: and yes, me, my sister, and my mama are going to see this tuesday- already have the tickets... what can i say- i really love michael jackson- he is magic. 
9. spoonflower when i found this  my mind starting racing... there are a million and one things i can think of to print!!  this could be really, really cool... i'm seriously considering making some fun textiles to transform into lovely gifts :)
10. flickr search... you can type in ANYTHING and be inspired all day long- i typed in jay z because i was listening to blueprint 3 and there is was... HOV himself- its a great tool

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well, those are some of my favs for the week, i'll do my best to discover some fun to share with you next week!! i'm heading to madisonville to spend some family time tomorrow!!  i hope you enjoy your sunday!

Bryan College Station Texas Photographer | from a thankful heart,

Every darkened crevice
Every hidden place
Every secret that’s inside of me
Though I run from You
I don’t get very far
In my weakness You speak tenderly
You heal this heart of stone
I am not my own
I am Yours…
How can I resist a perfect love like this
It’s like sunshine and the smell of spring
When I’m covered in Your forgiveness
God, it’s overwhelming
You have called me out of shadows
Out of darkness into light
Hemmed in by the hands of mercy
I’m completely satisfied

-bethany dillon

this song is filling our home right now.

i was headed to the kitchen as i sang

"You heal this heart of stone
I am not my own
I am Yours…"

God healed my heart of stone.

there was a time in my life, not very long ago at all- that i wanted to walk away.

my heart was hardening everyday...

i had no strength to pray anything but "but God defend me, and defend my marriage."

that was what i prayed a hundred times a day-

as i fought darkness, lies, and unforgiveness (mine, against myself and anyone who had ever hurt me)

i loved God, and longed to be a part of his kingdom, but the enemy tormented me with death and unforgiveness.

God alone was my defense.

God alone began to heal my heart of stone.

walking through our home today, with all of the decorations, and little vignettes of last nights party, my heart rejoices in a way that is hard to explain.

i was ready to trade the light, God's promises, and plan for our family- for a lie.

"Every darkened crevice
Every hidden place
Every secret that’s inside of me
Though I run from You
I don’t get very far."

"You have called me out of shadows
Out of darkness into light
Hemmed in by the hands of mercy
I’m completely satisfied ."

i'm writing this to say, that our desire, my and brandon's, is that our home, our lives, our business, our hearts would be a light in the darkness... a place of refuge, a place of hope, and a place of truth.

it was more wonderful than i could say to have our home filled with people, with hearts, families, mamas, daddy's, friends, and sweet children- the laughter, dancing, conversation, hugs, smiles, art, joy... it was LIFE to my soul- and a beautiful picture of redemption-

it is a picture of what happens when God defends you- i am so filled with wonder in this moment.

i don't want to ever forget it.

Psalm 35

A psalm of David.

 ¹ O Lord, oppose those who oppose me.
      Fight those who fight against me.
 ² Put on your armor, and take up your shield.
      Prepare for battle, and come to my aid.
 ³ Lift up your spear and javelin
      against those who pursue me.
   Let me hear you say,

      “I will give you victory!”