holly B. photography

gettin’ GLAM!

February 12, 2012

new studio = new wall art, right? now that i have my new space, i decided i wanted a few gallery wraps of images that would go with the new feel of my space. soooo, i called a few of my 2012 seniors and made it happen! enter glAmber, my fashionista/makeup artist. she and i went shopping to style the girls and picked out some gorgeous dresses for them! she also did their make-up before the session and did an amazing job! it was SO nice to not have to do make-up on-location now that i have my new space. we were able to listen to some tunes and even had a restroom for the girls to change in instead of their car!

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sweetness. with a side of nerves.

February 12, 2012

i was so honored that this sweet family drove an hour to come to town for their session with me. and, i’m not gonna lie- on my way to their shoot i was feeling a lot of nerves and putting a bit of pressure on myself. i know it can’t be easy traveling that far with a 1 and 2 year old in tow and i wanted to make their photos well worth it! but, as soon as we started shooting, they made my job cake. i mean, just look at those boy’s adorable faces!

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new digs!

January 31, 2012

i am SO excited to announce that holly B. photography now has a boutique studio, located in the heart of Austin! the studio is located inside of the Sugar Factory, home to Gay Isber Jewelry designs and Ensemble: Austin Indie Designers. it’s a fabulous local boutique that sells amazing jewelry, clothing and accessories, all made by Austin designers. if that’s not exciting enough, my long time friends, Haute Cakes are also located in the Sugar Shack. they made our wedding cake and have some of the most delicious treats in town!

my amazing Glam artist, Amber, or glAmber as i like to call her , has been helping me design the new studio and we are getting to work first thing in the morning. i’m super anxious and so glad i can finally share this exciting news with all of you!

beginning in March, all client consultations and print order sessions will be held at the studio. i will be hosting lots fun shindigs, including a grand opening party to show off the new digs and do some giveaways, so stay tuned for details!

here’s to hoping this is just the beginning of an amazing 2012 for holly B. photography!

located at 1800 W. Koenig Lane

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Shelly Faske - That sounds fabulous Holly congratulations!!!February 1, 2012 - 8:14 am

Patti - Soooo happy for you. I can't wait to see it. I know it will be awesome to have such a cool space if or you to showcase your artistry!! Love you!February 1, 2012 - 6:41 am

spotlight: trina {DEL VALLE HIGH SCHOOL}

January 29, 2012

after graduation, i plan to: attend Sam Houston State and major in criminal justice

my dream career would be: a forensic scientist

in ten years, i see myself: married with a child, and probably living in a different city

my favorite tv shows are: SVU and anything to do with mystery

i would most like to meet: Oprah- she’s amazing!

when i want to cut loose, i: plan a girls day with my mom

my favorite junk food is: ice cream!

the websites i am always on are: twitter and facebook

my friends would describe me as: loud, outgoing and daring

people may be surprised to learn that i: love taking pictures of others!

my favorite thing in my closet is: my peach colored tights

my must have accessory is: a ponytail

my favorite places to shop are: forever 21 and target

what i loved most about my senior session with holly B. was, (yes, shameless plug): all of the cool stuff, people and places downtown!

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class of 2013 model rep team

January 19, 2012

holly B. photography is now seeking applicants for the new, Class of 2013 model rep team!

click HERE for more information and to apply!

only a limited number of students will be chosen for each school.

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your votes are in! favorite photo of 2011 is….

January 8, 2012

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less vs. more in 2012

January 1, 2012

i don’t usually come up with new year’s resolutions. in my 31 wise years, i’ve learned that i usually just set myself up for failure when i did. you know, ”get my body looking like jessica biel” doesn’t realistically work as a resolution.

2011 was the best year of my life. i couldn’t really ask for more of a blessing than my daughter. however, as many of you moms know, motherhood is a big life change and a growing process. balancing being a full-time mommy, an attentive, loving wife, running a photography business, managing the household and getting quality time in with my loved ones is quite the balancing act. one that i am definitely a long way from perfecting and i’m sure it will be a learning process for the rest of my life. BUT i have been thinking a lot lately about changes i want to make in my life. in myself. in hopes of getting closer to the aforementioned goal. it has a lot to do with less vs. more…

spend LESS time trying to get photos of moments and MORE time living in the moments.

spend LESS time worried about having a clean house and spend MORE time making memories with family and friends.

spend LESS time on Facebook, keeping up with the lives of acquaintances and spend MORE quality time with my close friends and family.

spend LESS time on Pinterest looking at other people’s creative ideas and spend MORE time coming up with my own.

spend LESS time emailing or texting friends and MORE time calling or hanging out with them.

spend LESS time worrying about what people think and MORE time doing what i want, saying what i want and looking how i want.

spend LESS time looking at and admiring other photographer’s work and MORE time taking photos from my heart <3.

spend LESS money decorating my home and constantly trying to get everything to look “just right” and spend MORE money on family outings and trips.

spend LESS time thinking about how much i love the people in my life and MORE time telling them.

spend LESS time working out to lose weight or lose a pants size and MORE time working out just because it makes me feel good.

spend LESS time thinking about how blessed i am and wondering how i deserve this life and MORE time thanking God for all of my blessings.

spend LESS time doing chores while my daughter plays and MORE time on the floor playing with her.

spend LESS time hating my wrinkly eyes and MORE time smiling and making them wrinkle.

spend LESS time watching reality tv and MORE time watching educational programs. HA! fooled you! that’s not going to happen….

spend LESS time focusing on unrealistic expectations for myself based on what i see in other people’s lives, and MORE time just being ME!

and because blog postings are more fun with photos, i leave you with a photo from one of my favorite days in 2011. my baby girl’s first birthday…

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Rachael - You scared me for a minute with that "educational programming" bit...I was worried that making your own organic baby food might be next!!January 2, 2012 - 12:33 pm

Lorrie - You are wise beyond your years. Much faster learner than your mother. Sure glad of that!January 1, 2012 - 3:08 pm

spotlight: ali {ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL}

December 12, 2011

what i’m most enjoying about my senior year is: hanging with my friends, being President of TSJCL, and the little green triangle that pops up when i complete an application!

after graduation, i plan to: i want to study a lot of things. i hope i can find a college that will let me study art history, latin, theatre, languages, public relations and broadcast journalism. i definitely want to study abroad too.

my dream career would be: a broadcast journalist with the travel channel.

in ten years i see myself: settling down with a family in Austin.

my friends would describe me as: crazy, stubborn, theatrical and loyal.

i would most like to meet: Ellen Degeneres!

the artists most likely playing on my iPod are: Adele, Neon Trees or Rob Thomas

my favorite junk food is: cookie dough!

i don’t leave home without: a jacket (or blanket), my phone and my wallet.

my favorite tv shows are: Criminal Minds, Revenge, Glee, Friends, Two Broke Girls and Once Upon a Time.

the websites i am always on are: Pinterest and iwastesomuchtime.com…

when i want to cut loose, i: go drive and scream along to songs on my iPod.

people may be surprised to learn that i: am actually really shy and awkward. i try to act through it until i am comfortable, but usually i stay pretty quiet.

my favorite thing in my closet is: my Steve Madden boots!

my must have accessory is: a hair tie!

my favorite place to shop is: H&M or Forever 21.

what i liked most about my senior photo session with holly B. (yes, shameless plug) was: holly and amber made me feel comfortable very quickly; they were so funny and nice! i also really like how my pictures turned out. they are so unique to me.

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Lorrie - These are awesome. Her beauty and brilliance really shine through.December 12, 2011 - 9:36 pm

spotlight: kelsey {BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL}

November 30, 2011

what i’m most enjoying about my senior year is: all of the new friends i have made and having so much free time to hang out with them!

after graduation, i plan to: attend either Texas Tech or UT and major in nursing.

i don’t leave home without: phone, wallet and a hair tie.

when i want to cut loose, i: go to a friend’s house to snuggle and talk.in ten years i see myself: working at a hospital, having 3 kids, (2 boys and a girl), and a husband who is a doctor.

my dream career would be: a nurse in the ER.

my favorite tv shows are: Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill and All My Children

i would most like to meet: Natalie Portman

my favorite junk food is: sour patch kids and sour punch straws.

the websites i am always on are: facebook, twitter and pinterest!

my friends would describe me as: funny, outgoing and responsible.

people may be surprised to learn that i: LOVE doing math homework.

the artists most likely playing on my iPod are: City and Colour, Drake, Dashboard Confessional or Mac Miller.

my must have accessory is: a ring.

my favorite place to shop is: Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie and Nordstrom

my favorite thing in my closet are: my new tennis shoes!

what i liked most about my senior session with holly B. (yes, shameless plug!) was: i totally came out of my comfort zone, but it was a lot of fun. all of my pictures turned out exactly how i wanted and holly was so nice and funny throughout the whole thing!

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spotlight: rachel {BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL}

November 18, 2011

what i’m most enjoying about my senior year is: getting accepted to college and looking forward to graduation! i am also enjoying being with my friends as much as i can before we all go away to different schools.

after graduation, i plan to: get a degree in either business or criminology, whichever comes more naturally.

i don’t leave home without: my phone, a hair tie and chapstick.

when i want to cut loose, i: drive around in the car with my friend and dance to our favorite songs.

my favorite tv shows are: Gossip Girl, Law & Order SVU and Pretty Little Liars.

i would most like to meet: Blake Lively… she’s gorgeous!

the artist most likely playing on my iPod is: Sarah Jaffe

my dream career would be: i’m not really sure yet! i just want to be doing something i really love so i like going to work, and it would be awesome if i also made a lot of money!

in ten years, i see myself: married with kids, (2 boys and a girl), living by a beach and hopefully working a very fitting and enjoyable job.

my favorite junk food is: pirate’s booty!

the website i’m always on is: facebook… way too much!

my friends would describe me as: outgoing and goofy

people may be surprised to learn that i: am so terrible with direction. i don’t even know my right from left!

my must have accessory is: a hair tie, just in case.

my favorite thing in my closet is: all of my heels!

my favorite place to shop is: Sola, Nordstrom Rack and TJ Maxx

what i liked most about my senior photo session with holly B. (yes, shameless plug!) was: that Holy made my pictures come out amazing even though it was FREEZING cold!