Oh Baby | Newborn

When I went over to baby Kelby's home, I was instantly head-over-heals with how his momma, Lynsey, decorated his room. I did her maternity pictures not long ago + I was ecstatic when she told me that Kelby was finally here.
 I feel like when you have a baby so much thought can go into the little things, like the outfit to bring them home in, the shoes that they will wear for the first time, and especially how you want the nursery. The place you will snuggle your little one into bed or rock away with sweet lullabies. Lynsey created such a oasis for Kelby, and I just had to take the time to capture what she had created for her little one to begin to grow in.

& common, how could vintage Winnie-the-Pooh be any more perfect?

february // a personal blog

Its so nice that February is finally here, although I do feel like January flew by. Lots of things were personally accomplished and I've found that a monthly goals list is something that has really kept me level headed. I am so excited for what February has to offer though. I will be turning 25 this month, have a few things that didn't quite get accomplished from January's list that will be making a second appearance for the february goal list, as well as... ready for it? I am attending a workshop //one that I am so friggin excitedddd about!!! I am just getting that resolution list knocked right off too ;)

So, February... The goal list... lets get to that!
     1. Finish the kitchen floor - yes. It is driving me nuts and I could pull my hair out!
     2. Cook something different & new!
     3. Cleaning & organizing life: Project closet
     4. Attend the workshop <3
     5. Organize the 2013 photo sessions
     6. Purge Facebook page - just a few little changes
     7. Stress less
     8. Take time for me
     9. Create a schedule! I have had such a hetic last few months, + a schedule (that I stick with) should also help me have a little more time for me, and time to focus on goals.


January was so productive. I did do a give away, and ended up giving out two, 1 hour sessions. The ladies who won are so gorgeous inside and out, and I cannot wait to get with them. February has big shoes to fill, but its going to happen and I cannot wait for what all this month holds.

- Live beautifuly,
Callie Ann

Matt + Kelsey | Engagements

I've known Matt since freshman year of highschool, and since then he has been like an older brother to me. He would come over to play video games, and tell me when my high school boyfriend 'better get back in line or he'd have to say something'. Basically, this guy is pretty special to me & I was SO excited when I got a text from him saying he had airplane tickets to California, and a ring in his pocket. Kelsey, You've got a special one. It makes me so happy to see these two so in love.
Here are some of my favorites from their engagement session

Bailey | Portraits

With the weather being so perfect recently I just had to go out and bring my camera. I knew exactly who I should call - to see if she wanted to model for me just for fun!! + isn't she just GORGEOUS?! I love how this girl can pull off so many different looks.

Oh, January // a personal blog

January is always a very emotional month for me. Lots of ups and downs. It is very hard for me to get motivated and often I have been known to not even get out of my pjs - or even bed for that matter - for a few days (or weeks. . .who's counting though) in a row..
In 2010 on January, 30th, I got to marry my best friend in the world. Kyle was truly the "peanut butter to my jelly" + I'm really not kidding when I say soul mate. We had that strange love story that every girl wishes for - but better.

Thanksgiving 2006

Winter 2010

January 30, 2011

I was in heaven from that day, until June 26th, 2011 when he was killed. Now, January seems to be a reminder of everything I had dreamed, + that we had dreamed of together, but never got to see come alive. So basically it is very easy for me to succumb to just not wanting to accomplish a thing.
I've done a lot of thinking + have talked to God a lot, and decided that I needed monthly goals + a resolution list for 2014, I need to follow my heart more, and I need something to help push//force//help me out of this funk. And January, you're up.

January goals:

Re-think and "soul search" for exactly where I want Callie Ann Photography to be, and what it's about for 2014.
Begin branding research for Callie Ann Photography
Update website + include an investment / FAQ page
Organize life a little more by de-cluttering the medicine cabinet + bathroom
Finish re-tiling the kitchen
Make the bed every day

New Years resolution:

Make a personal post on the blog + include monthly goals for each month (I know, I'm doing great so far!). I want to have a more personal connection with my clients. To me, photography is very, very personal. It captures more than the way things look - and so, it just seems fair that you get more into my life as well.
Attend a workshop.
Network with other photographers with the same passion.
Simplify life - it's not required to be chaotic or stressful.
Have my own pictures taken.
Go on a relaxing, unplugged vacation- but bring the camera of course.
Home renovations: 1 at a time + complete before starting new ones. I hate how my house is always in shambles!
Continue receiving good grades while enrolled full time in college.
Have more home cooked meals at home (Cracker Barrel was amazing to me in 2013).
Trust my heart more.

I'm a girl who needs her lists and a agenda. I'm thinking 2014 should be a good, productive - not toooo stressful - year.
I have also been thinking of doing a contest at the end of this month -  with winning a one hour session for a couple. I desperately wish I had professional pictures done of Kyle and I while we were married. What do you guys think?

Lynsey | Maternity Session

Lynsey is a hair dresser here in Baytown and I met her a few months ago. She is such a sweetie and I was so excited when she expressed an interest in me doing her pictures for a maternity session with her boyfriend, Chris. Here are a few of my favs!

Kaitlyn | Bridals

A few months back I was fortunate enough to meet one of the sweetest souls. This girl is so stunning, and has such a love for God and her family. Here are some of my favorites from her session in one of the cutest little towns in Louisiana

+ an extra "thanks!" to Stephanie Davis for letting me learn so much at this session