Brian Crofts | Blog http://briancrofts.com/blog/ North Dallas Portrait, Lifestyle Photographer en Copyright 2010 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:30:31 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification UTAH 6_23_2010_Utah_001.jpg

A few more images from our trip to Utah. During our busy week there, we had two weddings to attend ... Rachel's sister Julie (whose wedding you've now seen) and her brother Beau. Beau and Amy went first, on Wednesday in Salt Lake City. It was a beautiful wedding among a lot of family and friends. Congrats Beau and Amy ... by now you're well on your way. It was also fun to relax and be just another guy with a camera ... taking a few candids here and there. 

To see more, go here:  Sessions | Utah 2

To see more from our trip to Utah, go here:  Sessions | Utah
]]> http://briancrofts.com/blog/2010/06/utah.html http://briancrofts.com/blog/2010/06/utah.html Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:30:31 -0600 JULIE & SETH, MARRIED   5_28_10_Julie-Seth_01.jpg5_28_10_Julie-Seth_02.jpg5_28_10_Julie-Seth_03.jpg5_28_10_Julie-Seth_04.jpg
To order pictures from Julie & Seth's wedding, CLICK HERE.

]]> http://briancrofts.com/blog/2010/06/julie-seth-married.html http://briancrofts.com/blog/2010/06/julie-seth-married.html Wedding Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:02:07 -0600 PIERCE KIDS
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In between some snowboarding and hiking, my brother and I took time to stroll the streets of old Santa Fe.  There is definitely a consistent palette of colors and textures thru-out the town with a focus on arts and nature ... the southwest, desert kind.
  
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008_santafe.jpgTo see more of downtown Santa Fe, click here:  Sessions | Santa Fe  |  Dallas Photographer  |  Family Portraits  |

]]> http://briancrofts.com/blog/2010/04/santa-fe-color.html http://briancrofts.com/blog/2010/04/santa-fe-color.html Travel Thu, 29 Apr 2010 21:09:39 -0600 ON THE FARM local farm (right out of the 1800's) and got put to work ... 

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To see more pictures of our road trip, click here: Sessions | Road Trip, Brenham TX]]> http://briancrofts.com/blog/2010/04/on-the-farm.html http://briancrofts.com/blog/2010/04/on-the-farm.html Travel Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:49:27 -0600 OUT OF THE OFFICE
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bluebonnet_05.jpg To see more of the flower festival, click here: Sessions | Flower Festival, Brenham TX]]> http://briancrofts.com/blog/2010/04/out-of-the-office.html http://briancrofts.com/blog/2010/04/out-of-the-office.html Travel Sat, 10 Apr 2010 22:17:18 -0600 A WALK IN THE PARK ... Until tonight, I haven't been outside much--and that's a big deal when it's perfect weather in Texas.  After work, Taylor and I went for walk in our neighborhood park ... we were only gone for about 30 minutes, but it was just what I needed.  As we walked out of the house, Taylor gave me permission to shoot one, only one picture of her ... I took a few more, but she didn't seem to mind or even notice. 

ON ANOTHER NOTE, if you are interested in children or family portraits, we are now in season.  Please click here to contact us (to book a session, get pricing, or ask questions).

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]]> http://briancrofts.com/blog/2010/04/a-walk-in-the-park.html http://briancrofts.com/blog/2010/04/a-walk-in-the-park.html Personal Thu, 08 Apr 2010 22:38:58 -0600 BRO.CATION
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To see more of Bandelier, click here:  Sessions | Bandelier Nat'l Park
]]> http://briancrofts.com/blog/2010/03/bro-cation.html http://briancrofts.com/blog/2010/03/bro-cation.html Travel Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:11:13 -0600 HAPPY HOUR Watters Creek for "Live on the Green" and listened to an eighties cover band.  It was about 65 degrees and was exactly what we needed and here's to a bit of sun flare ...

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you can see more pics here:  sessions | watters creek

]]> http://briancrofts.com/blog/2010/03/happy-hour.html http://briancrofts.com/blog/2010/03/happy-hour.html Personal Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:39:05 -0600 AMY & BEAU: ENGAGEMENTS Ah Sundance ... we love this place.  Rachel and I just got back from our annual ski trip and enjoyed every bit of it.  In between all the skiing, laughing with friends, and eating, I had the opportunity to shoot Amy and Beau's engagement photos. They are an awesome couple and we're all excited to see them married this May ... welcome to the family Amy! Here are a few from our session ...

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]]> http://briancrofts.com/blog/2010/03/amy-beau.html http://briancrofts.com/blog/2010/03/amy-beau.html Engagement Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:14:05 -0600 FAMILY FUN IN THE ATL ... Thanksgiving at Rachel's parents ... before the big meal, we did a quick photo session.  2 families in about 20 minutes to be exact.  Here are a few from the session ... I finally had some time to edit and post.  It's amazing how much you can get done inside when it's freezing, wintery weather outside.  We've seen to many days in the teens here in Dallas this year.

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]]> http://briancrofts.com/blog/2010/01/family-fun-in-the-atl.html http://briancrofts.com/blog/2010/01/family-fun-in-the-atl.html Family Sun, 31 Jan 2010 02:21:31 -0600 BABY STEPS AND NATURAL POSERS ... As far as baby steps go, Lauren is on her way ... she's getting very close to walking these days and it's fun to watch.  Her PR is about 15 steps and her goal is to double that by the end of the month ... very driven.  Taylor ... a natural, when she wants to be.  When motivated (or bribed), she'll deliver.  Rachel, a natural as well ... just have to make sure she doesn't know I'm taking her picture.  We shot these pics while exploring something a bit different ... a 100-year-old cotton mill.

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]]> http://briancrofts.com/blog/2010/01/baby-steps-and-natural-posers.html http://briancrofts.com/blog/2010/01/baby-steps-and-natural-posers.html Personal Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:29:57 -0600 VIVA ESPANA Andalucia.  Knowing we only had 7-8 days, we pushed pretty hard trying to take in all we could, visiting as many towns and sites as possible ... it was one of those "I need a vacation after my vacation" kind of trips. 

These first couple images are taken atop the Alhambra, looking down at the surrounding towns of Granada.  This place happened to be one of our first major stops and nothing seemed to compare the rest of the trip ...

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Since pictures are worth 1,000 words, I think I just said a lot ...

I took ~2,000 pictures and just attempted to narrow down to the 30 or so here.  Kept a few to ourselves.  We felt like we got to see and experience classic Spain ... it's people, towns, and culture.  I'd say food, but Rachel wouldn't agree.  The only regret was not seeing a bull fight ... our schedule simply didn't work out.  We had a great time and would love to go back ... unfortunately, I can't.  I got a speeding ticket ($300+) and don't plan on paying.  Oh well, here's to France, or maybe Italy--I've always wanted to go there ...

Photographer's note:  I know, overkill with the tilt/ shift.  I rented for the week and got a bit excited.  Sometimes it was the only lens I brought for the day.  I got over it by about day 5 (although I'd love to add that lens to my collection).  Thank you Lens Rentals.com.

Below are a couple images from Marbella, home to a posh Mediterranean seaport (Puerto Banus).  Although we slept every night at the Marriott in Marbella, it wasn't until the end of the trip that we spent some time there.  The guide books sniffed, but we really enjoyed the afternoon and night there.

spain_003.jpg We ended up driving quite a bit ... more than expected. It's amazing how everything looks so much closer on Google Maps. We were also brave enough to venture town to town sans GPS. We were told that navigating the cities by map was crazy, but we're old school and kept it real. We never got lost, especially if you don't count our time in Granada.

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]]> http://briancrofts.com/blog/2010/01/lauren-mae-age-1.html http://briancrofts.com/blog/2010/01/lauren-mae-age-1.html Personal family Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:31:09 -0600