Amarillo Texas Photographer Bethany Fields

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Macy - Canadian Senior 2011 | Amarillo Senior Photographer

Sweet Macy.  Full of fun and spunk and determination.  This session took place on a windy, windy, windy day (don't they all?) and this beautiful Senior had it all planned out.  Since it was an out-of-town shoot for me, she had done some major legwork and had beautiful locations chosen.  This gave us plenty of time to play.

Macy is headed to Texas Tech in the Fall and the idea of a larger city makes her glow and smile.  She has big plans and lots of dreams. Her excitement was catching and I found myself reminiscing about my own graduation and going off to college.  I didn't know then how free I was.

Macy senses it though....that freedom and loosing.  Notice I didn't say "losing" because she's not losing anything.  Her mother was along for the session which is something I love.  And even though there are always tears and sentiment and love, there is so much pride and joy and care.  

This was a particularly cool place.  I told her to rock her very own Anthropologie catalog.  She did.   

Mama wanted a photo of Macy heading down a road.  Truly symbolic. And then we ducked into an old shed for a little relief from the wind and some gorgeous light.

I loved that Macy brought her Prom dress and I LOVE her cute red heels.  Beautiful and sassy.  Just right.   She also had ideas for a tennis shoot.  Love all of these!

You can't shoot in Canadian without traveling to the Canadian river!  A place of beauty and community.  Lots of folks out walking the boardwalk of the bridge and lots of signs of a close-knit community...years of graffiti on the undersides declaring school championships, homecoming invites, people in love, pride and tradition. 

Thank you Macy and mom for such a lovely evening.  I laughed and smiled so much my cheeks hurt and my camera couldn't get enough of your beauty and photogenic presence.  Loved the conversation, love the time spent.  Loved you!!

Patrick - Lubbock Senior 2011 | Amarillo Lubbock Senior Photographer

Can I just say that this special Senior was one of the easiest, most relaxing sessions I've had yet this year. One look and his gentle spirit, infectious smile and kind heart just calm the room and make everyone at ease.  Patrick is a senior in Lubbock, Texas and when his mama called asking for photographs, I jumped in my car and headed South.  

I love going to Lubbock for sessions.  Not only is it sort of like "going home" ( I lived there through college and the hubby is a proud Lubbockite), it's always great to get out of comfort zones and explore new places and locations.  We drove around, parked and walked around whenever we saw something cool.  

Patrick has talent oozing from him.  He has these two great guitars and at one point, I asked "oh!  are you playing John Mayer?"  He laughed and said "No, I wrote that."  He's very, seriously good.  I told him he should major in composition or something like that.  He just grinned back.  

Patrick will be going to Texas Tech in the Fall and since we were close, we stopped on campus for some last-of-the-beautiful-sunlight shots.  We talked about last minute Senior plans, friends and summer.  His mama looked on proudly with maybe a tear or two....she is very, very proud.

 

 And she should be.

Today | Amarillo Texas Photographer

Today is the day and I need to remember.

Remember that there is food in the fridge and in the pantry enough for many meals, even if none of it is chocolate.

Remember that the sun is shining and the birds are singing and the dog is barking and the laundry can wait.

Remember that my children's loud squeals in the morning (before my coffee) are just expressions of happiness and that I can choose this too.

Remember that getting through the t0-do list is not the goal, the goal is to enjoy doing.  

Remember that a busy schedule means involvement and health and ability and blessings.

Today is the day and I'm while I'm in the midst of a heavy shooting and editing schedule, sitting in dark curtain-closed rooms tap, tap, tapping away at the keyboard, peeking wistfully out at my garden dirt yard waiting for me, that the goal of today will be to rejoice and glorify.

And that is all. 

 

Friends | Amarillo Texas Photographer

So I love this mama and her family more than I can express.  We go way, way, way back to the days of heavy lipliner and big hair.  Half shirts and belly chains (me, not her.  haha!)  Days of leisure and no kids.  Somewhere along the way we lost each other and then, by complete surprise, found each other. 

We found each other at Mother's Day Out.  I had just had Gillian.  She had only her oldest.  We cried and hugged and made people stare. We delighted in each other's children.  We slowly began to know each other again.  

That was about three years ago and since then, our friendship has deepened and grown and blossomed.  We've had playdates, watched each other's children, shopped, drank wine, laughed, cried and prayed together.  We've traveled, we've eaten, we've talked and we've talked and we've talked.  

So when she asked for pictures this past Fall, I knew where we would go.  This beautiful place is a favorite for me.  I love the soft golden light of the setting sun.  I love the tall grasses and roughness.  I love this old bench that I bought on a trip with my sweet friend....

So thankful for memories together.  For these sweet people in my life.  Feeling full and happy and content.