"Beaubaby U!" Photo Workshop for moms...

We're having a photo workshop for moms this June 22nd!

We often meet moms who have amazing cameras, but who would like some help and guidance in making great images of their kids! Beaubaby is offering our fist ever workshop just for moms, called "Beaubaby University." Up to 8 women can attend our 4 hour Sunday course, currently scheduled for June 22nd, from 1-5pm. (We have 5 spots left!) The first 1 and a half hours are tailored for moms with digital point and shoot and/or SLR cameras, and then we'll break for nibbles and refreshments. The second half of the workshop is only for moms with digital SLRs (cameras with removable lenses.) We'll focus on what makes photographs meaningful, and what techniques you can use to make them, in a fun, supportive and interactive environment. The first half of the workshop is $75, and the entire workshop is $125, payable on-line in advance. If you would like to learn more, please e-mail us at photo@beaubaby.com or call Jenn at 512.632.2323 to reserve your spot today!

Courtney's Thoughts: Vivian & Oliver

I had an absolutely wonderful time exploring and sharing in Vivian's and Oliver's world last week! Their willingness to share with me their daily lives was amazing. Almost instantly Vivian began showing me her garden and listing off all the plants she was trying to grow. I was extremely impressed by her little green thumb. From there on in it was a whirlwind experience from Vivian sharing her favorite sports, like swimming, to showing off her artistic skills on her etch-a-sketch. We also headed out to the swing set and backyard club house.

Little 6-month-old Oliver wowed me with his ease and comfort in front of the camera. Not once did he fuss, and instead he attempted to show off his newly learned ability to push himself up off the floor. I was so excited to be able to document his gummy grin!

Both Oliver and Vivian were enchanting to interact with and I highly appreciated the chance to experience and document their world with them. Thanks to Paige and her husband for having me over! Courtney McCullough

Meet our Beaubaby Photographers! Courtney

Hi Everyone! I'm excited to introduce the Beaubaby team, one by one, by telling you a little about them.

Courtney received her Photocommunications degree locally, in Austin, from St. Edward's University. (along with a business degree--yes she's both artistic and mathematically inclined, and graduated summa cum laude!)

Courtney was adopted and grew up an only child all over the US, from Chicago to Plano, before settling in Austin. At age 18, she located and met her older birth sister, who was pregnant at the time. Fast forward some years as Courtney took on an incredible documentary project, photographing the daily lives of her birth sister and her birth sister's 2 daughters in San Antonio, Texas.

I'm posting some of her images for you to see. Those of you who know me, know that my first published project was about birth mothers giving their babies up for adoption at an Abilene maternity home--the story and photos ran in Marie Claire--so Courtney's project was close to my heart.

Courtney has been photographing professionally for over 4 years, and brings her gentle demeanor and eye to our Beaubaby team. I tease her about being the "Pied Piper" of kids because they flock to her. Keep an eye out for her post about her recent session with 6 month old Oliver and 6 year old, Vivian!