Category: Photography

Foot In Mouth Syndrome

When I went home a few weeks ago to Arkansas I was out shopping with my Mom and our friend. I went to the pajama section and was promptly greeted by a sales lady who began to tell me how they just got a new shipment of maternity wear in and how great “this” and “that” would look on me.  She even held up a few tops and said how cute they would look.  I then realized the pajama section was right next to the maternity section…

UGH!

Yeah I wanted to run for the hills!  I am not freaking pregnant.  *SLAP!* I wear blousy shirts to cover my “food baby” and yes I know I have a few to lose, but dang.  That sucks and now I want to go throw up.

I know I constantly am putting my foot in my mouth.  For goodness sakes my mind is a land of run-on sentences and exclamation points!!!  Anyway, such is life.

Dear God give me the right things to say and the right time to say them.  Amen.

We’ve been super busy.  Connor started summer school/camp or whatever you want to call it.  We have put in countless offers on more homes…it’s stressful and yeah I just don’t want to talk about it.  I’ve been working and doing a lot of fun blogger programs over the summer- which I mostly post about over on my INSTAGRAM.  Let’s be friends!

I had a fun photoshoot with my BFF Sarah over at Wake Me Up Goods the other day!  Who doesn’t love glitter?  And you are NEVER too old for a tutu 🙂  Shown here is my all time favorite “Choose Your Brew” t-shirt.

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It finally quit raining here in Texas.  There is something about rain that makes me want to burn a thousand candles and read books.  Am I right?

Have y’all tried Diamond Candles?  My sister and I are sort of addicted to them.  Her husband even proposed to her with a Diamond Candle 🙂  I have never gotten a diamond though….maybe one day!  It’s fun and they candles smell lovely.

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The apartment by my lil artist Connor:

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Pretty darn good if I do say so myself.

AND- Happy Father’s Day to the best Daddy a daughter could have and a man who would never stick his foot in his mouth.  He calls me just to tell me how pretty, smart, and amazing I am all the time for no reason at all and that means more to me than anything in the world.  I love you Daddy, you are truly the BEST man ever.  Thank you for not dropping me and Bon on a street corner and leaving us there, even though there were several times you should have.  We weren’t always the best, but you loved us through it all.

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Anyway….y’all I hope to be more “with it” on my little corner of the Internets & I love you bunches!

Terence and I are trying to figure out where to go this summer on an affordable vacay?  Any suggestions?

xo Becky

Spring Photo Session Recaps + Finding my Flow

I know I’ve been slacking a bit on the blog front.  If you want to catch up with the daily you can always follow me on Instagram!  I’ve been incredibly busy with photo shoots (it’s senior and wedding season didn’t ya know?)  Ha ha!

So my weekends have been filled with photo shoots and a ton of editing.  People don’t realize that just because you have an hour shoot that’s not where the session ends.  I then go home and edit for another couple of hours.  I’m trying to find a good flow and not over do it or over commit, but yes ma’am I’ve always had a problem with the word no and not being able to help someone.  (Someone call Meghan Trainor quick…I here she is good at saying “NO”)

That’s just my heart, and I love photography and the creative outlet it gives me.  Not to mention all the wonderful people I get to meet 🙂

I have been working more in Lightroom just because it helps me edit quicker, but I’m a stickler for the control & extra goodies Photoshop gives me.  I’ve had the best season and I wanted to share some of my favorites…hope you enjoy!

xo Becky

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Also, speaking of sitting for hours editing photos I wanted to share something that has helped me a lot lately.  It’s called a Cush Comfort chair cushion.  I am a huge sloucher and my neck, shoulders, and back always bother me.  This helps me to sit more upright and not get so hunched over while sitting at the computer.

You can get 10% Off Cush Cushion with this promo code & it has a 100% lifetime guarantee: clubcush

I got mine from HERE. 

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Non-slip bottom.  I’ve really liked it so far and it seems to be helping my neck and shoulders 🙂DSC_1070

I know a ton of people who spend hours a day in a desk chair, I would highly recommend this if you have any kind of back pains or aches.

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Photos & Coca Cola Coffees…

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #SongsToShare #CollectiveBias

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Ya’ll I’ve been so busy lately it’s craziness!  It’s senior picture season and my weekends have been filled with cap and gowns and reminiscing.  Gosh I can’t believe I graduated almost 15 years ago…I feel so old!

ANYWAY.

That’s the joy in being a photographer and doing what I do.  Making memories 🙂

I’ve been…

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And…

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Aren’t these Coca-Cola™ bottles so cute for summer?  Speaking of reminiscing, that’s what these Coca-Cola cans remind me of.  If you know me… occasionally I like to break out into song.  Ha ha!   

You can find all the new Share a Coke® and a Song bottles at your local Brookshire’s. Use your Brookshire’s Yourpoints to save 10¢ per gallon on fuel & 5% off on groceries.  Download the Shazam App, available on iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android and other devices to get your Coca-Cola Share a Song.

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So you can be…

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Mother’s Day is this weekend and I wanted to take some photos of my son.  I love to come up with different ideas and make photo props.  I wanted something simple and springy for Mother’s Day.

I found a bunch of these paper flowers at the craft store and simply attached them to some twine and “oila” I had a cute little garland.  So delicate and pretty for spring.

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If you want something extra fold over some washi tape to make little tassels.
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Isn’t he the cutest EVER???

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He’s pretty much…

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And to quench your thirst one of my favorite boosters in the summer time is an iced Coca Cola with a shot of espresso!  I know what you are thinking…but TRUST it’s so good!

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GULP.

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For more information and to find your own Coca Cola Sing Along Bottles visit HERE. Also, check out Brookshire’s Facebook page HERE.

Mental Health Break

Testing…testing…one…two…three…

Okay so I can officially say I’ve had sort of a “mental health break” from blogging and I’m hoping to hop back on the blog train.  I’ve been in a funk & haven’t felt like writing.  Reading on the other hand…I can go through at LEAST 5 books a month on my beloved Kindle.

It’s awful.  I wish books would tell you outright whether or not this is part of a 2-5 book series.  I get so caught up reading and reach the end only to discover there are a bazillion more books that I have to wait MONTHS for and by that point I’ve completely forgotten anything about the prior books.

Here’s looking at YOU Sylvia Day *wink* *wink*

I got an email today from Connor’s teacher saying we have to make Valentine’s day boxes for his class at home.  The girl in me wants sparkles and glitter galore…but I know I’ll probably just get some Star Wars stickers and let Connor go to town.  You know how long I’ve been waiting to do arts and crafts for SCHOOL!  I’m more excited than he is probably.  Art is my thing y’all.  If I have to live vicariously through my child so be it.

Still house hunting and trying to keep our heads up before our next lease date is up.  I love our apartments and we’ve met so many great friends here.  It will be sad to leave when we finally do find a house.  I may even cry.  I met a wonderful new friend, Kelly, who moved here with her husband from Little Rock.  I feel like God just brought us together and they are the sweetest ever.  Kelly is me in like 20 years and I just love her spirit!  I went over to their house last night to watch The Bachelor.  I just have to say….Olivia…off with your head!  Or kankles…or toes.  Blah…just leave already – you shallow Cameron Diaz with no personality wanna be.

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Get out.

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We started a Biggest Loser competition at work.  We weighed in today and I only lost ONE POUND this past week.  Ugh.  I’ll have to remind myself not to eat or drink anything before weigh in next time.  I’m so not a gym person….sigh.

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These are definitely not helping either.  Genius Dove Chocolate…genius.  Who can resist red velvet and chocolate together???

 

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This has got to be my favorite Starbucks card of all time.  It’s a camera….awwwww.

I saw them at Christmas and grabbed like 5 of them because I went hysterical.

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I looooove doing photography.  It’s my outlet and I loooooove LOVE.  I had the pleasure of photographing the sweetest proposal Friday night.  Are they not the cutest couple???

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Love is in the air…next time let’s talk about Valentine’s Day shall we? <3

xo-Becky

 

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DFW Fall Photo Sessions

I’ve had several people ask, so I’m going to go ahead and post my fall ad. I’ll also be booking for Christmas sessions too. I’m filling up fast! Yay! Email me at beckylbranch@gmail.com & share with friends if you feel so desired. That’s the greatest compliment a photographer can receive.

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Thank’s y’all!

xo-Becky

Tell Me Bout it Monday…

I pulled up my Facebook feed this morning and was excited to see all the back to school pictures from friends and family.  Connor starts next Monday.  The nurse from the elementary school called and said a shot he was supposed to have gotten at birth was not documented.  So I had to go to the hospital (which I haven’t been to in over 5 years…) and get documentation of this ONE shot he was supposed to have.  He did indeed get it and I got the paperwork to prove that.  What a mess though…seriously?

My solace was the Starbucks in the lobby of the hospital because I remember checking in wanting to have one so bad and never got one because I just had a baby and no caffeine and all that mess….whatevs.

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Check out this cute little coffee infographic.  It has some great facts about coffee and caffeine intake.  Check out more HERE.

Caffeine_Infographic_1Connor also has his first loose tooth.  We are anxiously awaiting the tooth fairy in our house 🙂

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One of my favorite reality shows ever “Ladies of London” is coming back across the pond.  I know this show is probably so far from reality it’s crazy…but I love to watch these divas and listen to their fancy accents and watch the fancy parties.

“It Britain, we aren’t meant to get that excited about things, or at least show your excitement. Look, this is me excited now. You don’t know.” -Caroline

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I’ve been doing a ton of photo shoots lately and it’s been so fun!  I just adored this little one-year-old birthday party on Saturday.  It was seriously ADORABLE down to the very last detail.

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We love Peppa Pig and we just watched a new movie called Peppa Pig: School Bus Trip DVD, Peppa and her school friends take a trip to the mountains, where she and her classmates have fun hearing echoes, having a picnic, and singing their favorite tune on the bus ride home – the “Bing Bong Song.” Back at school, Peppa attends gym class, acts in the school play, participates in sports day, and much more! Young viewers will love these hilarious adventures filled with lots of snorts, laughter, sunshine, and of course, jumping in muddy puddles!

This is a perfect movie for back to school time!

The “peppasodes” include:

  • “School Bus Trip”
  • “The School Camp”
  • “Gym Class”
  • “School Play”
  • “Mister Skinnylegs”
  • “Jamble Sale”
  • “Sports Day”
  • “The Quarrel”
  • “Madame Gazelle’s Leaving Party”
  • “The Library”

Win a copy of this special DVD + Scholastic Mini Book Gift Set (SRP:  $19.98)

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Giveaway ends: Friday, August 21st, 2015.

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How’s your Monday been so far?