Bree {Senior 2011}

When I was first asked to photograph a senior session, fear made me want to politely decline. First of all, her mom is a 15yr veteran photographer and would be at the session!! What if she didn't like my ideas? What if I couldn't think of any ideas?! Talk about intimidation! Most important, this was a senior we were talking about! One of the cool crowd! I was never part of that crowd and I guess it's something that sticks with you no matter how old you are. I mean, what if she didn't like any of my ideas? What if I couldn't think of any ideas?! I'm awful at saying no though and besides, my first "official" client session was amazing so why wouldn't my first "official" senior be any different? That only comforted me a little so I decided to fake the rest and do the best I knew! Thank goodness I didn't let fear and "what if" rule my life because if I had, I wouldn't have captured these awesome photos of the gorgeous Bree.

Bree, you were such a rock-star!! I couldn't have asked for a better model, it took you no time at all to warm up to the camera. What was I worrying about, all teenage girls love photos!! ;) You were a natural at posing and it really made my "job" easier, all I had to do was point you in the right direction! I hope you had as much fun running around downtown as I did! and a extra shout out to Bree's mom who was in no way intimidating! Thanks for "oooohing" and "awwwwing" at the sneak peeks/previews, you're enthusiasm reminded me why I love capturing moments like this for others. :)

*Just a friendly tip...trains move faster than they appear! It was a shock to see and feel how fast they go by, I think she and I were both a little scared at first! I'll keep it in mind when attempting another shot like this haha*

Congratulations on your achievement! I wish you the very best in the future, have some fun though because being an adult can be over-rated sometimes ;) So soak it up as you go and embrace life as it comes at you! Check out my other faves on facebook! Enjoy!

X's and O's,
Brandi Sue

Rone {Maternity}

"You're going to be an AUNT!!" Those were the words my high school best friend told me late last year!! I had to wait several months to see her and congratulate her in person, and here's what I was greeted with! My glowing, beautiful, and blue eyed friend! I can't wait to see if Mr. C has her eyes! In high school, we drove around with our music blaring looking for boys, friends, or cool places to hang out. Things haven't changed much over the years. Except this time we were looking for cool places for pictures! ;) It was a great afternoon talking about old friends and events, making new memories, and discussing the future. It's always an amazing feeling being around people who really know you, and love you anyway! Thanks for loving me best friend and for being such a gorgeous maternity model! I'm so excited for you and to be apart of this wonderful journey you're about to begin...just a few days to go!!









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X's and O's,
Brandi Sue

Mr E {Newborn}

Goodness, it's almost time for this baby boy's 3 month session and I haven't posted his newborn session yet! He was born during a super busy time but I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to photograph him and his sweet family! It's not like I could say, "Hey Mr. E...can you wait until next weekend when my schedule is clear?" haha He's my first "official" baby boy newborn and it was lot of fun getting to know his family and celebrating him!














A few hours before this session I had found out that, due to cut backs, I was being let go from my job that I had been at for almost 3 years. Rather than be depressed or upset, I found comfort in documenting the miracle of new life and a beautiful blessing to a sweet family. I'm now working for a great company that is very patient orientated and a much better fit for me. God is amazing and always provides for his children! If you'd like to see more from his session, here's the Facebook album! Enjoy!

X's and O's,
Brandi Sue

W Family {Maternity}

Last year, my friend and former co-worker was a blushing bride to be. We spent several lunch hours talking about all the wedding details, because really that's more interesting than whatever they were talking about in our meetings anyway ;) The big day came and went and she made a gorgeous bride! Several boring meetings later, she passes me a legit note high school style and tells me the new subject of the lunch hour...she was expecting a baby!! Before we knew it, we were discussing ideas for a maternity session planed for early April. In just over a year she went from blushing bride to a glowing mother to be. Easter is my favorite holiday so what better way to celebrate than with a cute maternity session, a wonderful example of new life! Oh, Mr. W played a role as well (other than the obvious haha)...he set up our gorgeous location! The parents of his best friend have a beautiful house with equally beautiful landscaping by OU campus. I just love that part of Norman! I tend to shoot more close ups than anything else so you can't really tell how pretty the whole place was, so you'll just have to take my word for it :)

If you'd like to see more of their session, check out the album on Facebook. Enjoy!

X's and O's,

Brandi Sue

Mr. and Mrs. S {Wedding}

So I'm a little behind on sharing pictures! Here's some of my faves from a wedding I photographed a few months ago. I had a hard time deciding, it was a fun wedding with a happy and gorgeous couple and there were lots of details which means I took a ton of pictures! :) I have more on my facebook page, click here to check them out!

X's and O's,

Brandi Sue