2011 Favorites

2011 was a year for learning, growing and lots of firsts.  In the midst of our home renovation, my husband & I decided to embark on a new adventure---starting Paige Meyer Photography.  For me personally, it has been one the most rewarding decisions I have made. Never in my life did I think that in my first 6 months I would be booked solid through the end of the year. God has blessed in more ways than I could have ever asked or imagined. I am so grateful for all my clients who were willing to take a chance on me as I was (am) still learning and growing. I had the privilege of working with so many wonderful clients who reminded me each and every session why I absolutely LOVE what I do!   It gives me so much joy to be able to capture each and every sweet moment and I look forward to many more to come this year.  Enjoy some of my favorites of 2011!

I also want to give a big thank you to my husband who has been the most supportive & encouraging person in my life.  He has moved furniture, set up engagement vignettes, acted like a complete fool to get smile from little ones (see photo below for an example), has given up his dream for a "man cave" so I can have a studio at home, and has put up with some incredibly long hours of editing at the office. He has let me bounce a bajillion business ideas off of him and has listened intently like he actually knows what I am talking about even when he probably has no clue at times. I'm sharing all of this basically to say he deserves a lot of credit --- most of the things he does go without being seen so I just want to thank him for being the wonderful handful of a husband that he is!  Case and point....

As we begin 2012, I am excited to see what God has in store! There are lots of new & exciting things in store for this year and I can't wait to see them play out. My mind in constantly turning and thinking of better ways to serve you. Thank you all again for making it possible for me to pursue my passion and allow me to do what I truly love to do! 

Courtney + Rob {Engagements} Temple, TX Portrait Photography

Nathan & I met Courtney & Rob in college so it was a lot of fun to be able to take their engagement photos. I met up with them for their session in Belton, TX --- the place where it all begin!  After our stop in downtown, we headed over to the Belton Dam to explore the trails.  These two really enjoy the outdoors and working out together --- so much so that Rob actually proposed while they were trail walking.  I loved hearing them retell their proposal story and seeing them relive that day.  Congrats to you both!

Engagement Session {Jessica + Tim}

Although my poor blog seems neglected and one might think life is pretty quiet and calm, let me assure you...it is really hasn't been. In fact it has been quite the opposite which has been a wonderful blessing and overwhelming all at the same time!  I have been doing lots of sessions lately but unfortunately they are mostly Bridal sessions so hopefully this adorable sneak peek of a recent Engagement session will tide you over until I can share those!

Meet Jessica & Tim.  I have known Jessica since grade school so when she contacted me a little while back about doing their engagement session I was thrilled! It's always fun to catch up with someone you grew up with and see where life has taken them.

I loved all the props they brought along to make the session more personal!

They each had one of these cute little magnetic keychains throughout the time they dated and wanted to incorporate it into the session.  Like I said, they did awesome with adding their personality as a couple to the session!

Keep watching the blog in the next few days.  My friend, Sarah is having her sweet little man today so I will have lots of pictures to share.