Dorean Pope Photography - Valentines Day Party Play Date - (Austin Child & Infant Photographer)

I have been busy this week visiting mom's groups! Lots of fun kiddos to chase around. =) Enjoy the latest installment from Wednesday. If you recall, it poured down rain Tuesday night, but lucky for us the clouds parted and it was wonderfully sunny for this Valentines Day party on Wednesday.

Thanks for letting me join the fun! Sorry I couldn't fit a sneak peak for everyone on the blog... there were just too many photos. I will be in touch next week with your online proofing information.

Have a great weekend everyone!!

Dorean Pope Photography - Rainy Day Play Date - (Austin Child & Infant Photographer)

I got to hang out with a great group of moms yesterday for another mom's group play date. These guys were troopers and made it out through all of the rain and dreariness. We played indoors and on the porch and had a lot of fun. I hope you guys enjoy your sneak peek. I'll be in touch soon with your online proofing information.

Happy Tuesday everyone!

Dorean Pope Photography - Zilker Play Date - (Austin Child & Infant Photographer)

What a fun morning! I did a play date portrait session this morning with a group in downtown Austin. Six moms (and a couple of dads) got together early to let their children play and I tagged along. While the kids were playing, each child took a turn coming over to do a mini portrait session with me. Below are some of my favorites.

Play Date moms - I hope you enjoy! The rest of the portraits will be available in a few days and can be accessed by clicking on the online proofing link on the right hand side of this page. It was great to meet all of you!

** If you are interested in hosting a play date session for your mom's group please give me a call or shoot me an e-mail to set one up! Every participant receives one free digital negative. **

Dorean Pope Photography - Sunny Day! - (Austin Child Photographer)

Yesterday was such a beautiful day. I couldn't help but grab my camera before heading out the back door to play. These shots were captured while Adalyn was wondering around the back yard enjoying her new found independance at being able to walk and collecting sticks. She seems to have an aversion to looking directly at me when I have the camera in front of my face. I have to trick her into it. She knows I'm up to something.

Dorean Pope Photography - Crazy Hair Day! - (Cedar Park Child Photographer)

She is getting so big and her hair is getting so long!! I took these the other day in the backyard and they make me laugh, her hair is crazy!!

*note: These photos were taken with my mommy camera, the point and shoot. I love my camera and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good everyday camera.

Dorean Pope Photography - Playing - (Austin Portrait Photographer)

I ran across some new Actions for Photoshop recently and was looking for some pictures to play with. I found these pictures of my very dear friend taken at her surprise birthday party (in OCTOBER!!) out on the lake at Hula Hut. YUM!! I can't believe I forgot about these! I think they turned our really well for some quick snap shots.

Anyway, back to my original point, I think I like the look of the new actions. One of them is soft and makes everything look golden. The other is a little edgy, which can be fun to play with sometimes (in moderation.)

Hope everyone is having a good Monday!
Dorean

Dorean Pope Photography - Congrats! (Austin/Cedar Park Portrait & Engagement Photographer)

One of my baby sisters lives in Kansas City, Mo. This Christmas she came home for a visit and brought along her dashing boyfriend, so that we could all meet him. We had a fun visit and got to spend a lot of time together. I love the holidays and getting to see so much of my family! Shortly after her return to KC, we got the great news that she and her beau are now engaged!!! I just wanted to say congratulations to my little sis. I'm very happy for you!

Below is a portrait I snapped of the two of them in my back yard on Christmas day.