New Year's Resolution + Big Thanks!

So my Coastal Cowboy Photography's 2010 Resolution is to promote my work on a larger scale, and become a better business woman!

I would like to thank those of you who trusted me with capturing your important memories this year, and especially all the cowboys who so quietly put up with my camera in their every action!

Thanks to Allison for her unending advice and business know - how!

Thanks to Lindsey for supporting and becoming my 1st Fan!

Thanks to Stephen for always being supportive of whatever I need to keep my photography ball rolling!

Thanks to Jake for building my website, and so patiently helping me with the technical side to this job!

Wishing everyone a very happy and prosperous 2010!

Jim & Carolyn

I went on my first beach shoot over Thanksgiving, and had fun working with them to get shots that were not too "posed". Here are our favorites!

Fall Gathering & Swim to Matagorda

This past saturday was a SUPER foggy morning...

I felt like my photos were shot, but Stephen convinced me that sometimes what makes my photos stand out, is the fact that I catch scenes that the average public doesn't ever get to see... well, here are some of those pictures - ones that are interesting because they show the REAL side to this life.

SNOW! and ANOTHER hair cut!

It snowed today all along the coast. Locally in my part of the world, from Van Vleck, to Clemville. Unfortunantly, I wasn't home in enough time to see it snowing at my house.

Grady got his 3rd haircut today.

Aggie Ring Day & Dunking of Rings

Jake received his Aggie Ring on Nov 13! Whoop! The whole family traveled to help his celebrate, and also dunk all of our rings together. It was a fun weekend spending good time with family and showing Grady, Stephen, and Pam some of the Aggie traditions that the McLeod family participated in.

It's been a while!

Well, happy Thanksgiving to all! I shot a couple on the beach yesterday, need to process those, and some fun shots of Grady on his 2nd Thanksgiving. Will post later tonight or before the weekend is over. I am headed off tomorrow to buy a new little small digital camera for personal everyday use - hopefully the black friday sale does me good!

Making my list for Christmas - really wanting Uno DVD by Lauren Clark, and some Totally Rad Actions... these are all tools and "how-to" photoshop lessons to make my pictures even better! The teacher in me can never stop learning! I bought Photoshop CS4 a few weekends ago, and can't wait to play around on it, and see what I remember from my classes. Hopefully I can fit in a few more classes before Christmas time.

I hope all your holiday time was well spent - time with family, great food, and rest for the body and soul!

-Michelle

Stone & Marin#2

All my favorites didn't fit in one post, so here are a few more! :)