Last week, Vanessa and Brent McKellar of Vanessa McKellar Productions came by the studio for a quick little session. You must know going in, Vanessa and Brent make up a most fabulous team as husband and wife and as AMAZING wedding videographers. Seriously, if you know someone who is planning a wedding, I urge you to refer them to the above link and check out their work. They have a way of capturing a wedding day with amazing cinematic styling — artistic, romantic, loaded with details, and chock full of emotion.
Since Brent and Vanessa are being featured in a magazine about their recent work with the Super 8 camera/film, they needed some fun shots of them with their equipment. If you aren’t familiar with what Super 8 is, think about that intro to “The Wonder Years” where Kevin is waving at the camera, laughing… remember that? That was Super 8 film and it’s making a resurgence in the film making industry. It’s warm, it’s vintage, it’s cool. Just what we wanted to portray in the images. Check out some of my (many!) favorites:
A little James Bond-ish action:
And I love this one — they’ve got the room covered, nothing gets past ‘em 
“Guns” blazing:
Not so serious:
Love this one of Vanessa:
And finally one more of Vanessa, just because I think she looks so stinking pretty in it:
Love me some McKellars — thanks for coming by the studio guys, it was fun!
Until next time,
Tammy
I was so happy when she emailed and asked about the family making the trek to Tyler for a session. I loved being able to document the final weeks (she is due any day now!) in this new chapter of their lives…
Another favorite, this time with her husband *S*, who was a trooper for the entire session (cue applause, please!):
A few more of *K*…
And finally, we captured a few shots of Mom and her boys. I had intended to capture more serious shots of the three of them together, but honestly, the boys were funny. The more I laughed at them, the harder they and *K* would laugh and I ended up loving how “real” these are (if you are a Mom of boys, you can relate!). Plus, I think *K*’s smile is amazing in these images, she truly looks in her element:
Thanks *H* family for coming to see me! I can’t wait to hear all the news of baby girls arrival – lots of luck!
I loved it the moment I shot it, it just makes me smile:
Yummy! I could eat it with a spoon:
A final favorite, I love the light:
Thanks *c* family for a great session, I have loved watching you grow. Gallery coming in a day or two!
Love, love, love (did I mention love?) this next one:
So, even though I have a bunch of other favorites from downtown, I wanted to show off some of the studio stuff too… aren’t they a gorgeous couple?
Next a couple of *T* by herself … I wonder if baby *b* is going to be a redhead like her Mommy?
Another favorite, I love how clean and simple it is:
Thanks to *t* and *b* for coming to Tyler for me to photograph this special time in your lives. I can’t wait to meet baby girl *b*. Gallery coming in a few days, hang tight!
A little family fun in the sea of yellow that surrounded us:
As we were shooting in the field, a little herd of cows began to make their way towards us… normally, this would not be a big deal. But, these cows were “different”. They were aggressive and mean. Totally out to get us! Well, not really, but the kids seemed to think so 
Next up, a few shots of just Alex and Danielle (which every married couple need!). You have to know going in Alex is a pretty funny guy and Danielle is super sweet and a little quiet. I think she spends a lot of her day (in between taking care of four children) laughing at Alex. See exhibit “A” :
But, I did capture a sweeter side of them too:
And this next series, I love, love, love! I so *heart* how their expressions reflect each others. And isn’t Danielle seriously cute?!?
Finally, we made our way to another field and let the “M” family just be. While they were just “be-ing”, I captured this one of Alex and Jo, catching some major air and I have to say, it’s fab-u-lous right down to the flying flip-flops and Alex’s priceless expression:
Thanks “M” family for letting me capture you being “you”, I loved every minute of it!
So many favorites of *W*, he was great in front of the camera, and I had a hard time picking just a few:
hello handsome!
Next some of cutie-pie *L*. A little sugar:
a little spice (love it!) :
Finally, the newest addition:
snuggly sweetness:
A note to Mom *A*, I’m just about finished with your gallery, hang tight! 
*K* is such a good Mommy. She’s the type who is always perfectly prepared with snacks, toys, wipes, lots of patience and fun activities. I hope I captured what a warm and loving Mom she truly is:
And of course we photographed the whole family. There were so many relaxed and fun shots, I had a hard time choosing. But something about the happiness in this one tugs at my heart:
And since I had gone outside my box earlier, I stepped right back in to do just a few curled “newborn” shots (totally making fun of myself here). This one was a favorite:
Thanks *G* fam – your gallery is almost ready, I’ll be in touch soon!
by Tammy
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