September 23, 2015

Halle's Downtown Clovis, NM 2016 High School Senior Session

September 23, 2015/ Cristy Cross

Take a peek at round 2 for Halle. This time we went downtown, and she put on her party dress. It's like she's waiting on some handsome fella to pick her up for a snazy date. Halle's Downtown Clovis, New Mexico 2016 Senior Session taken by Clovis Portrait Photographer Cristy Cross_0001.jpg

Cristy Cross Photography

Wedding and portrait photographer based in New Mexico and West Texas photographing world wide.

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Last Saturday I left for my sessions at Blackwater Coffee and I told my husband and boys I’d see them in a couple of hours. I was excited and a little nervous to be photographing them.
Thoughts were coming back to me from the last time I photographed my 6 yr old. It was stressful and I grew irritated easily, I’m not gonna lie. He has a way of pushing my buttons. Maybe it’s because we are so similar?
I remember driving home feeling defeated that day, but when I got home and loaded up the images on my computer I was relieved.
My crazy energetic boy looked so cute, so happy, so full of life. All of his running around and being wild payed off in the photos. As a matter of fact, they are some of my all time favorites.
As I took their pictures this past Saturday I went through the same emotions. He was wild, he was energetic and his listening skills were not working so well. I held my breath and worked through it hoping I would get some cute ones. I even asked my friend who was there to pray for me to have patience. Haha
Thankfully (again), what I ended up with from the mini sessions of my boys were memories. Some were crazy, but also come sweet and sentimental. And daddy even joined in too.🤗
Moms who photograph there kids, please tell me I’m not alone on this.

Cool weather and changing leaves are good and all, but at least half of what excites us this time of year is the things we get to start EATING! Can’t wait to go IN on turkey, homemade cranberry sauce, and apple pie.
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Utensils: @WlliamsSonoma

I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list.
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I love the feeling of being on an adventure. It's funny, the beach or mountain view somehow seems so dreamy and rejuvenating.
I wonder why that is?
Maybe it's the feeling of wandering, exploring, and discovering. All of those things make me feel alive. It makes me feel like I can do anything. Have you been on an adventure that made you feel that way too?
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I'm serious when I say, if you are an adventurous type and want pictures on said adventure, I'm in!
ENGAGEMENT•ELOPEMENT•FAMILY
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I love hiking in Colorado, walking on a beach in Oregon, or discovering waterfalls in a rainforest.
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Adventures lead to stories and I love a good story.
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Tell me, if you could have your pictures taken anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Never feel unqualified to serve the Lord. God looks at your heart, not your past!
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Um, wow. Just wow. I often feel that I'm not qualified. How is it possible that I can do these big and unimaginable tasks?
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Back in March of 2018 my job was rocky. I felt like the floor was coming out from underneath me and I was panicking and didn't know what to do. It was scary.
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But here's the deal. I found hope. I found encouragement. I found that when I keep my eyes focused on Jesus, nothing else matters.
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And it's so amazingly true. God takes care of his children. Oh man does he love us and want the best for us.
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He will use us for big, crazy, out-of-this-world ideas for our business, with our family, with our friends, etc.
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There is no task too big or too small for Him. So why should there be for us when he will be by our side?
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Lately, I have been pushed out of my comfort zone. It's not easy, but it sure feels good to look back and know I am stronger today than I was yesterday.
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Let me tell you friend, you qualify to do that big an amazing, unimaginative thing you've been wanting to do.
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Believe in yourself.

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