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happy new year! happy new decade! | Austin Family Photographer

As I sit and ponder all the wonderful things that are ahead in 2010, I’ve realized that not only are we saying goodbye to 2009, but to an entire decade.
This decade so many things happened in my life… I got married in 2000, started my business in 2002, had my first child in 2006 (and...

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swoon | destination photographer

I have been so caught up in catching up that I had almost forgotten to post these. After their engagement session high up in the mountains, and their storybook wedding at a plantation house, I convinced them that they couldn’t fly me all the way out to Maui and us NOT go to the beach....

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we made it!

It was not fun at all being cooped up in the house being sick. We made it through… and we went outside to play.

Health and Happiness to all!
XOXO, Mariah

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sleepyhead | Austin Newborn Photographer

Meet Maddox! Maddox’s mommy and daddy are new to Austin. They moved here 2 months ago from Santa Barbara. Like me, they are missing the ocean, but are loving Austin. I couldn’t help but feel a connection with them as we spoke about the move and starting life anew in Austin.
Little Maddox did brilliantly through...

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pricing changes and GIVINGisAWESOME changes are coming for 2010

I’ll admit that I totally goofed earlier this year when I had my pricing booklets made. On the price booklets it says for Gallery Wrapped Canvas’ to multiply the print price by 1.5. It was supposed to be by 2 (So a 16×24 Canvas was supposed to be $400 not $300). The new pricing booklets...

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family days and July special!

I have really enjoyed taking this week easy with my family. It’s been so hot so we’ve been in the water practically 24/7. Thanks to my good ‘ol spf 70 I have avoided sunburn (thus far… knock on wood!).
My daughter has entered the “Princess” stage. She is obsessed. It’s really cute. And just for everyone...

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Rockin’ Out

Michael Jackson passed away today…. to pay tribute to this amazing musical talent, we rocked out to Michael Jackson music this entire evening. Michael Jackson has entertained me since I was born. You rock, Michael! Rest in peace…

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happy daddy’s day! | Austin Mommy Photographer

Happy Daddy’s Day to all the fabulous dads out there!
We had a realy nice day today. I surprised my hubby with a shirt that matches the two kids’ shirts. I think he liked it. He leg me snag this picture of the three of them.
It’s been a wonderful family day today… just...

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Nearly A Year | Our First Year in Austin, Texas

My husband, Peter has officially made one year of living in Texas. He left Maui on May 28, 2008, while me and Ry stayed on Maui and tied up loose ends. Ry and I make one year here on June 25th.
Over the past year we have all struggled with letting go of Maui in our...

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WooHoo! | Austin Family Photographer

I have not had the time to update the portraits site in a while. I was concentrating so hard on getting BabyLove just right… so… after several hours on the computer, the new portrait site is up! And it has more details on the renamed GIVINGisAWESOME campaign (formerlly Giving Back). So excited. Go check it...

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