Kierra is the winner of the “I Make Naughty Look Good” photo contest. She got 157 votes.
Her family will receive a $100 Target gift card and $300 worth of photography.
Congratulations Kierra!

In the posts below we have 12 big contestants for Deanna’s search for the model who will lead off the “I make naughty look good” page. This kiddo will be featured in advertisements for my business and will also win $400 in prizes (which includes $100 from Target for TOYS! Or whatever Mom chooses…)
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For this campaign, I am looking for children between the ages of 12 months (who can stand unassisted) and nine years. I need their craziest outfits EVER. I mean COLOR! I mean overalls and bandanas and cowboy hats and feather boas and mama’s high heels–whatever fits your child’s personality!
The sessions will be about 15 minutes [...]

The prize: A free session during Deanna’s Santa Claus and Sleigh special in November.
The question: In the “No Boys Allowed” Clubhouse picture, what card is the little girl holding behind her back?
Be the first to give the answer in a comment (click on “Leave a Comment” below) and claim the prize!
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The prize: 25 announcements or holiday 4×8 cards (worth $75)
The question: What image of Emily got Fun Prints started?
Be the first to give the answer in a comment (click on “Leave a Comment” below) and claim the prize!
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The prize: A Fun Pack! (Three units of pictures. Worth $75!)
The question: What is Deanna’s next photo class?
Be the first to give the answer in a comment (click on “Leave a Comment” below) and claim the prize!
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The prize: A free session during Deanna’s Santa Claus and Sleigh special in November (which might sell out).
The question: What type of pictures are in the sample gallery for client proofs?
Be the first to give the answer in a comment (click on “Leave a Comment” below) and claim the prize!
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The prize: A free 11×14 (worth $65!).
The question: What song does Deanna say works with two-year-olds AND gruff CEOS?
Be the first to give the answer in a comment (click on “Leave a Comment” below) and claim the prize!
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I want to make a shout out to local pro photographer Carlos Austin who turned me on to another amazing sensation in photography — High Dynamic Range imagery.
The concept is pretty easy. Often when we take a picture, we sacrifice something. To get faces to be well exposed, the sky is blown out white. Or [...]

There were so many lovely portraits to choose from: all the new baby plan images, amazing bluebonnets, spontaneous moments at parks, and of course all the many mishaps that come with photographing children in a studio.
So many new babies were born:

We had a lovely spring:

And new studio shots were very fun:

Now it’s time for the big [...]