Jayna's Senior Pictures...

Whoa, your life totally seems like it has come full circle when it's time to take your niece's senior pictures and you can still remember the day she was born.   The first time we went to see Jaynapi, my cousin Reggie was so excited we nearly watched the ENTIRE delivery AND post-delivery fun on video....hahahha....
  
Where did the time go?!
Jaynapi always was the sweetest girl...she's never been rambunctious or annoying...a joy to be around...such a calm spirit. 

And look at her now....our little Jaynapi has grown into a woman!  She is a worship leader, caring towards her younger cousins, and a make-up aficionado.  This girl can fly with that winged eyeliner! 

I loved hanging out with her and taking her senior pictures...she knew exactly where she wanted to go...with the Houston skyline behind her....

We literally had a fun day in the park with our families...everybody had ideas on where and how to do her pictures...even with all the people around, the time wasted for us to find each other in downtown as the sun slipped away, and 4 outfit changes in her car...we STILL accomplished what we came for!


I wondered if she'd be shy with all of us there....but she was working the camera...serious faces...soft smiles...whipping her gorgeous tresses around....ugh...what kind of person am I that I'm slightly jealous of my little niece??!   

Enjoy your sneak peek, Jingy!!  Love you so much, sweet girl!!  It has truly been a joy watching you grow up...you have blessed our family in so many ways!  Praying for God's continued blessings in your life and especially for your college career!

Love,
Shinychechi

 

 

  

 

Kat's senior session....

For the absolutely very first time ever in my entire  photography career....I photographed a complete stranger!!  Kat is the only person I've taken pictures of, that I didn't already know from one of my many circles of friends and acquaintances.  

Granted...we were only strangers for all of about FOUR minutes.  Her mom and her were so incredibly sweet that we became fast friends and the rest is history!  She's got the driest and best sense of humor, which made this session such a blast!  Kat's mom got my number from my cousin (thanks for the referral, Sheebachech!), went to my blog, liked my pics, and picked me to take her daughter's senior pictures.  What an honor to be considered, much less picked!! 

Kat felt like the whole senior session was a giant waste of her time and energy.  Luckily her mom knows whats up, and totally came prepared with poses and even a tube of lipstick for Kat. 

It would have been just awful if we missed photographing this moment in Kat's life.  I mean, this girl is just stunning and such an accomplished young lady.  She has such a natural beauty...those eyes, her gorgeous locks, and that smile...so perfect!! 

Thank you so much for the opportunity!!  And Kat, in the future, just trust your mom--she's legit.  

Happy graduation,
Shiny

Mathews Family...

After a 9 month hiatus, could I have possibly made my comeback with a cuter family than this?!  Not likely!!  

It was SUCH a privilege to FINALLY hang out with Resly, Riya and Nathan...even though we've known each other for yearssssss from church!

I had pretty much given up on looking for cute outfits for my little guys....UNTIL I saw Nathan in his tiny polka dot suspenders and bow tie...AND his crisp, baby blue shirt had sailboats on it...SAILBOATS!!  My faith in adorable boy clothing is restored!  

Riya and Resly are moments away from adding another person to our world...let me just say it for all of you....thank you, Lord!!  Seriously, Riya and Resly...keep them coming!!   

These people were superstars....I loved how they came prepared with poses they wanted, brought props, and apparently they taught their kid to smile with double dimples...be still my heart....

Mathews family....thank you for granting me the great pleasure of capturing Nathan's last moments as an only child...I loved my time with your precious family!!  

Enjoy your sneak peek!  

Shiny

  

Mathai Family...

This photo shoot was not done under the best conditions in which to take photos, but we were on a time crunch, people!  At 38 weeks pregnant (for those of you who don't know...a pregnancy only lasts 40 weeks!)...it suddenly dawned on Relin that she wanted a photo shoot...of this pregnancy and their last moments as a family of four!  

Rain?  Clouds?  Humidity?  Mosquitoes? Super tired, pregnant mama?  Grumpy toddlers?  

Yes, please!  I THRIVE under these kinds of conditions..:\

On this photo shoot, we had all of the above...and then some!  

I'm not gonna lie, I wasn't thrilled with the lighting outside, or the drizzling we were having that entire day....but the show must go on!  These people are so beautiful inside and out....it hardly even matters...these pictures would have turned out perfectly no matter WHAT the situation was!  

I just loved getting to spend time with my sweet friends, and their precious little ones!  So glad we got to take these pictures and freeze time forever!  And while Hannah and Micah look so small in these photos, in just a few days they'll look SO GROWN compared to their itty bitty baby!  

Congratulations, Mathai party of five!  Can't wait to get my hands on your newest doll baby!!  

Justina, Merin, and Raina...

These beauties are three of the sweetest girls I have had the pleasure to know and teach and LOVE over the course of their Sunday school career!  I cannot believe they are seniors!!  I adore their individual personalities...and especially their besties mentality!!  They went away to school together a few years ago, for a dual credit college program...and now they're closer than ever!  Just watching them interact with each other...makes me want to do a besties session with mine!  Where my girls at?!

We had the best time hanging out...failing at several attempted poses...and cracking up at Kevin (Merin's brother who came along..and was a HUGE help until he disappeared)

Enjoy your preview, beautiful girls!

Love,
Shinychechi

Drs. Peck and Camille....

Most people would NOT think that seeing your boss on the weekend...when you're off the clock...would be enjoyable....
But ya'll don't work for Dr. Peck!  
Since he took over the practice last year and implemented some AMAZING policies....not gonna lie...my work attitude has greatly improved!!
So I totally loved hanging out with him last weekend...and his hilarious fiance Dr. D!!  
Can she be any more exotic?  They make an absolutely striking couple!  
This is probably one of my best sessions EVER....they did every pose perfectly...it basically looks like I hired models to plump up my portfolio...

They are individually AMAZING--both are brilliant....yet super down to earth....
And they just bring out the absolute best in each other!  They have such a great dynamic...

Dr. Peck totally had to light a fire under me about getting their photo gallery up....Camille was getting super anxious about her pictures.....which I totally get--I'm the SAME way!!  
So this is basically a POST peek--they've already seen their whole session...hahahahah....what are friends for?  

Can't wait for our double date!!! 
See you tomorrow morning, Boss!!
Smiles,
Shiny

 

Sarah's senior pics...

Wow...this is probably the longest I've ever taken to post a sneak peek!! 
SO SORRY SARAH!!!

In my defense...I've had a CRAZY two weeks...which included an allergic reaction to shrimp that nearly put me in cardiac arrest...for real....plus spending the last few days getting ready for my baby brother's official engagement ceremony to his first and only love...with all of my favorite peeps in the world--my cousins!!

To be perfectly honest...I was not even sweating this photo session...at all...
I mean...this girl could be a model...she's absolutely lovely (inside and out)...
She's got beautiful teeth...and I would know...teeth are kinda my thing....
and her hair?  UGH...I want to steal every strand off her head and glue it onto mine! 

I already had experience with Sarah's older sister...and she had come along on that shoot two years ago to help...so she was totally prepared for her session...
And just like Stephanie's photo shoot...we had the help of my bestie...and their auntie...Jess!!

(This location is my new fave!  My future sister in law found this gem for me....thanks Geetha!!!)

Sarah...sorry for the wait! 

Happy senior year!!
Enjoy!!