Category Archives: lifestyle

Joshua: My Brother

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A couple weeks ago, my family came down from Colorado to visit us! We had a wonderful time seeing them and while they were here, I took my brother, Joshua out to take some updated photos of him! It’s hard to believe that he will be 21 in about two weeks! Crazy! I am so proud of him! He is a genius when it comes to the Bible and anything theology related and he is currently working on his bachelors and masters degree at the same time! Amazing!

I love you, Josh!! xoxox

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August 26, 2010 - 8:15 AM Kristi Schwisow - Wow, what a handsome young man! I love him!

***$200 OFF Summer Session Special***

Woah! It is hot and summer has come in full force here in Texas! With school out and everything all green, now is the perfect time to get photos of you and your loved ones! I am offering $200 OFF my regular session fee! CRAZY! This is only for a limited number of people and you must pre-pray by June 30! This can be in Midland, Dallas, New York City or Las Vegas. This could be for any of the following session types:

BRIDAL / COUPLE / ENGAGEMENT / TRASH THE DRESS / FAMILY / KIDS / BABY / SENIOR / PORTRAIT / BOUDOIR / MATERNITY

Email me at info@spinkstudio.com to get the special offer! This makes a great gift!

What: Photo Session with Kayla Barker
Where: Midland, Dallas, New York City or Las Vegas
When: Anytime! (But you must pre-pay by June 30)
Cost: $150
You Get: A half-hour photo session with dozens of your images put in an online gallery
Book: Email me at info@spinkstudio.com to receive this special offer
Add: CD of all high-resolution images mailed to you for an extra $150

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Last Week Sneak Peek

I am going through literally thousands of photos that I took last week while on the road, and I know you are dying to see some photos, so I wanted to give you a sneak peek of what’s coming up! Lots and lots of photos coming soon!

Nessa + Adam: Denver, Colorado
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Mercy + Melissa: Denver, Colorado
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Mineiro Family: Denver, Colorado
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Brittany + Todd: Arlington, Texas
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Stephanie + Doug: Dallas, Texas
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April 26, 2010 - 6:48 PM Marielle Hayes - LOVE the one with the clear umbrellas. It gives me goosbumps! LOVE!!!!!

April 23, 2010 - 11:05 AM manchester portrait photographer - I really like these images. How did you get the selective blur? lensbabt, shift lens or photoshop? Richard

Michelle: Bridal

Yay! Michelle and David got married this Saturday, so I can share some of Michelle’s bridal photos with you! We did these about a week and a half before the wedding and I wanted to do something that was classy and elegant like Michelle. I love the ones in the pink room because Michelle’s wedding color was soft pink. It was perfect! We had a ton of fun! Here are some of my favorites! Stay tuned for their wedding sneak peek!

***Friends and Family: CLICK HERE to sign David and Michelle’s guest book to view the photos when they go online.***

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March 16, 2010 - 12:39 AM s h e r r y - Love the pink room, and the blowing veil!

Kristen + Matt: Engagement Photos

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Last weekend, we had the opportunity to shoot Kristen and Matt’s engagement photos along with Kristen’s super cute daughter! They drove down from Lubbock, and the whole week has been gorgeous, but Saturday turned cloudy, cold and windy! We didn’t let it ruin our shoot though! Kristen and Matt braved the cold wind and we were able to get some awesome and moody photos! Kristen has awesome style and I can not wait for her wedding! Any bride that tells me she is using peonies for her wedding bouquet can be my best friend! Love it! I just hope their June wedding is a little warmer than their engagement session. I can’t wait! Here are my favorites!

***Friends and Family: CLICK HERE to sign Kristen and Matt’s guest book to view the photos when they go online.***

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***Friends and Family: CLICK HERE to sign Kristen and Matt’s guest book to view the photos when they go online.***

March 18, 2010 - 4:16 AM Stephanie Fay - LOVE IT!

March 15, 2010 - 11:26 PM Cat Logan - Gorgeous as always. I loved the one textured images, nice touch!

March 15, 2010 - 9:13 PM Abbey - HOT! HOT! HOT! Wow, what a gorgeous couple. You did an awesome job with these pictures Karla!

March 13, 2010 - 12:04 AM s h e r r y - CUTENESS! I love her shoes! <3 And the hay bales. I've ALWAYS wanted to photograph hay bales!!!

Nichole + Jeff: Trash the Dress

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OH MY GOSH! This might just be my favorite session ever! I don’t know though, because all my clients are awesome. But Nichole and Jeff worked it! I was originally going to photograph Nichole and Jeff’s wedding in April, but when I met with her, she told me that they didn’t want to have the huge stressful wedding and they opted to get married on their ski trip in January instead. So instead of shooting their wedding, we got to shoot their trash the dress session and it was awesome! Clint and I found some sweet new locations, and besides the crazy West Texas wind, the weather was perfect. Here are some of my many favorites from their session!

***Friends and Family: CLICK HERE to sign Nichole and Jeff’s guest book to view the photos when they go online.***

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Congratulations, Nichole and Jeff! We are so happy for you!

***Friends and Family: CLICK HERE to sign Nichole and Jeff’s guest book to view the photos when they go online.***

March 11, 2010 - 1:26 PM s h e r r y - Omg, these are ADORABLE!! <3 the light!!!

March 10, 2010 - 11:27 PM Nichole Adams - I love love them Kayla!! I can not wait to see the rest!!

March 10, 2010 - 11:06 PM Jennifer Nichols - I agree! What a great shoot! So many beautiful images!!

Colorado Mini Sessions

Hello to all my Colorado friends! I wanted to let you know that I am headed your way and I am offering a photo session special just for you! I will be offering 30 minute and one hour photo sessions in downtown Denver on Saturday, April 10. Your session could be anything from portrait, couple, engagement, family, bridal, trash the dress, maternity, senior or kid session. Anything goes! These will be photos that you can display in your house and cherish for years to come! Spots are limited, so reserve your time slots as soon as possible. Full amount is due in advance to reserve your spot. Email me at info@spinkstudio.com to reserve your spot!

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What: Fabulous Urban Photo Session
Where: Downtown Denver, Colorado
When: Saturday, April 10 Afternoon
Cost: $150 for 30 Minutes OR $250 for One Hour
You Get: Lifestyle photo session with dozens of fabulous images put in an online ordering gallery
Book: Email me at info@spinkstudio.com to learn how to reserve your spot
Add: CD of all high-resolution images mailed to you for $100

GET $50 OFF: Get a friend to sign up for a session and you will get $50 off your session!

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Bree + Webb: Engagement

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Yay! It was SO much fun to shoot Webb and Bree’s engagement session! Webb is Clint’s cousin and Bree and Webb currently live in Atlanta. These two are one smart pair! Webb is a master of technology and computers and Bree is working on her doctorate degree in biology and plans to become a professor! They were supposed to fly in a couple weekends ago for their session, but a huge snow storm in Atlanta canceled their flight. Thankfully they were able to fly in the following weekend and they were blessed with the most gorgeous West Texas day!

We are SO excited to shoot their wedding in Dallas this October and be a part! Bree has great taste and her wedding is going to be totally classy with her colors being eggplant and copper with bird accents. I love it!

These two have been together for quite awhile now and engaged since 2008! I can’t believe their wedding is coming up so fast. We had a lot of fun and found some new spots off the side of the road. Although, let me just say, guys, never tuck in your shirt of the side of the road. Webb was standing outside of Clint’s truck doing just this and a State Trooper saw him, whipped back around and pulled over to ask Webb if he was urinating! Hahaha! Webb assured him that he was not and he left. We were all in shock and got a huge laugh out of it! We even have video to prove it! So funny.

I must say, our run in with the state trooper was worth these awesome photos of them! Here are my favorites!

***Friends and Family: CLICK HERE to sign Bree and Webb’s guest book to view the photos when they go online.***

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***Friends and Family: CLICK HERE to sign Bree and Webb’s guest book to view the photos when they go online.***

March 8, 2010 - 1:18 AM Kim - Hooray for Bree & Webb!!!!! Y'all look incredible and so perfect together! We can't wait for the big day. I love these pics!

March 3, 2010 - 6:58 PM Sarah Hall - Those are AMAZING!!!!

March 3, 2010 - 5:29 PM Deanna Keese - Great Shoot! Love the personality you captured!