Skipping Stone Reflections

Motorcycle Shoot

2011-03-16T14:10:00.002-05:00

Here is the very cool bike we photographed the other week!

The Engagement

2010-10-21T08:28:00.003-05:00

This was one of the coolest shoots ever from last month, the couple was only dating when we started this session and by the time it ended they were engaged to be married! The top image is the real thing! Also this was our last session at the old abandoned Tia's restaurant before it was torn down.

Christmas Cards!

2010-08-27T19:25:00.004-05:00

Christmas is just around the corner, for us anyway, best to get things soon than later right! I will share some more options soon but here are two for now.

Sejal's First Year

2010-06-04T13:40:00.002-05:00

Check out the Seniors!

2010-05-18T18:44:00.001-05:00

http://dfwseniorphotos.blogspot.com/2010/05/we-would-like-to-say-thank-you-to.html

Click to link above to go to the Senior Blog, just uploaded a lot of images that you should check out!

Portrait Studio Southlake, TX

2010-04-28T13:34:00.006-05:00

Last week was very busy and now I'm catching up on the blog, a whole job in itself! We met some great Senior Girls, one of which is our great high school intern who brought her dogs, they were so cute!! We met a lot of fun children too! Sisters in blue, a little boy with a big smile and a sweet little baby who just had her new born portraits her not to long ago.

Senior Portraits Justin, TX

2010-04-23T11:06:00.003-05:00

Thanks miss N for a great session with lots of great outfits for different looks!

Happy Birthday Baby!

2010-04-17T17:34:00.002-05:00

We're on a truck for GRACE Grapevine,TX

2010-04-15T17:39:00.003-05:00

Thank you so much GRACE for giving us that awesome space on your donation truck! We got to see it today at the volunteer luncheon catered by Chill in Grapevine at the convention center. Just call GRACE up to come pick up your donations and you can see it too!

Best Friend Sessions Southlake, TX

2010-04-14T18:02:00.004-05:00

Mr. C wanted to add a buddy session to his senior pics and had a lot of great ideas!

One Year Portraits Grapevine, TX

2010-04-03T16:00:00.003-05:00

One year portraits are very different from any other session in a child's first year. It is so much fun to look back at all the session to see all the milestones reached. We knew of this little lady before she was even born so it is pretty cool to she her running and exploring. Did I mention running?

Dog and Pet Art Southlake, TX

2010-04-03T15:56:00.003-05:00

This dog, one of a pair, was so rambunctious during our session, but they really gave us some great images, so I was inspired, instead of Pop Art lets call it Pup Art!

Senior Portraits Southlake, TX

2010-03-30T18:08:00.003-05:00

There is so much to catch up on since I went out of town to Brenham, TX for the weekend to take my niece's 3 year portraits. This Senior had some great ones in her session!

Child Photography Grapevine, TX

2010-03-24T18:00:00.002-05:00

This Top Model was a blast to have in the studio! He was a natural in front of the camera and had a lot of ideas of his own!

More from the Spring Session!

2010-03-24T15:41:00.002-05:00

2010-03-20T15:51:00.003-05:00

Here are just a few from the Spring Sessions we had in the studio this weekend. It went perfectly! Oh and also here is a cute one of the sweet little dog that works at one of Southlake's coolest stores Serendipity at Home. Go meet her and look at cool stuff!

Executive Head Shots Southlake, TX

2010-03-20T15:34:00.002-05:00

Here is a great head shot we did recently on our new white washed wood floor.

Senior Photography Southlake Grapevine Ft. Worth Texas

2010-03-19T14:37:00.005-05:00

Here are a hand full of are most recent Senior Shoots. The weather has been great lately, just little overcast is perfect! But now that I guess I have allergies I'm glad were inside today doing our Spring Sessions, I will post some highlights from that tomorrow!

Vintage Photography Bedford, TX

2010-03-13T15:04:00.003-06:00

This little man is so handsome! And he is a sweetheart too! I can't believe he will be a year old in just a few months! The best part about the 9month shoot is that they are sitting up so well but they can't run away yet! 6 month and 9 months are my favorites because they are so chubby and cute and smile so much.

Baby Photography Keller, TX

2010-03-13T14:48:00.004-06:00

This sweet baby girl is one of the now crew of four kids for this family that we have been photographing though the years. Her little pink frilly outfit went perfectly with my pink background I had planned for the shoot. Speaking of pink we are gearing up for a very cool and contempory Sping inspired studio Session weekend on the 19th and 20th. We have been working on the set for that all weekend and here is a sneak peak!

Portrait Specials Southlake, TX

2010-03-13T13:37:00.002-06:00

Spring Studio Sessions

This month on the 19th and 20th we will have 25 minute Spring Inspired Studio Sessions. We will be offering packages with Digital image files for the first time! We will only have a limited number of appointments available so call now to reserve your spot with a $50 deposit which will go towards your package.

The minimum package is $99, one pose and has one 5x7 and one (8x10 or 8 wallets) plus a Facebook image retouched. Additional One pose packages are $75 after minimum order.

Package two is a CD with all High Res Color enhanced unretouched images from your whole session. Everything for only $299! You can print them, scrapbook , whatever you want!

The background is a new design too! We will have a white wall and floor with bright and fun antique ceiling tiles mounted on the wall for a splash of spring color. We will also have fresh flowers to hold.

This session will be great for kids 6 months and up into the teens. You could go with soft pastels for clothing or rock a bold color and pattern for this contemporary scene.

Call us at 817-424-0085

Family Portrait Sessions at the Arboretum
Dallas Blooms begins this month at the Dallas Arboretum and because it is our favorite time of year we have decided to run the biggest special ever! Take advantage of this all inclusive package including your Arboretum sitting fee and a Signature 16x20 family portrait for only $299! That’s 50% off! Call now to reserve your session
for the 16th 17th or 18th of this month for our $299 Arboretum special.

For more info call us at 817-424-0085.

While your at the Dallas Arboretum you may as well make a day of it! Bring a picnic and enjoy the activities with the kids, but pack your walking shoes because there are over 80 acres of botanical beauty to explore!

Call us at 817-424-0085

Baby Photography Dallas and Ft.Worth Texas

2010-02-17T13:54:00.001-06:00

Pet Photography Dallas Ft.Worth Southlake Texas

2010-01-26T18:00:00.001-06:00

Welcome to the Skipping Stone Family Bonnie!

Baby Photography Ft.Worth Texas

2010-01-23T17:09:00.000-06:00

Baby Photography Southlake, TX

2010-01-23T17:07:00.000-06:00

Posed White Christmas Photos are here Southlake, TX!

2010-01-06T08:58:00.001-06:00

White Christmas Candid Photos are here Southlake!

2009-12-23T15:01:00.000-06:00

Photography for Southlake Grapevine Keller Colleyville Coppell Dallas Fort Worth

2009-12-18T16:29:00.003-06:00

Family and Children photography in Southlake, TX

2009-12-18T16:20:00.002-06:00

Baby Photography in Southlake, TX

2009-12-18T16:14:00.003-06:00

Southlake VS Colleyville in Playoffs at Cowboys Stadium

2009-11-18T17:12:00.001-06:00

Grace Gala 2009 in Grapevine, TX

2009-10-24T22:52:00.001-05:00

New Babies are the best!

2009-10-13T16:31:00.003-05:00

Check out this cutie who was in the studio last week getting some new born portraits taken. She may have cried a little but you wouldn't know it from these pictures!

Halloween Costume Contest!

2009-10-13T15:08:00.004-05:00

Come by to the Studio in Southlake with your costume on the 29Th for your official contest photo to be taken and submitted to Society Kids Magazine. The winner will be featured in the December issue. You will also receive a FREE 5x7! Call us for more info! 817-424-0085

Carroll VS Coppell Homecoming Game

2009-10-13T11:55:00.002-05:00

Check out this Slide Show from the Carroll VS Coppell Homecoming Game. You can view it in Full Screen too! If you want to order from these images click on view gallery.

A Night on Broadway

2009-10-13T11:39:00.001-05:00

Check out this Slide Show from the "A Night on Broadway" production. If you would like to order images scroll over the slide show and click view gallery. Also you can order a cd directly from the studio for on $49.95. Call us at Skipping Stone Studio to order yours at 817-424-0085.

Shoot with Vernon Wells

2009-10-05T13:53:00.004-05:00

We just finished up a shoot in the studio here in Southlake for Society Life with Pro Baseball Player Vernon Wells. He plays for the Toronto Blue Jays and has a foundation that supports non-profit organizations that provide general welfare for children. The Vernon Wells Perfect 10 Foundation will host the Inaugural Charity Cocktail Reception and Golf Tournament on November 1-2, 2009 at the Four Seasons Resort in Las Colinas, TX. Check out this link for more info.

http://www.vernonwellsfoundation.org/events.html

Cover Me!

2009-08-12T17:18:00.004-05:00

Back to School has never been so exciting for ME personally as it is now! We photographed these great super model Kids for the Cover and a fashion spread in this months Society Kids and if for some reason you don't already get this great mag sent to your home, you can read it online by clicking the Cover Me! link above. Enjoy!

GRACE Networking/Auction Donation Party

2009-08-12T15:53:00.005-05:00

What a difficult job I have! I have to go to parties and hangout with some of the most generous people around, like last night at the GRACE Networking/ Auction Donation Party. It was a lot of fun and has got me pumped up about the Gala Saturday October 17th, which if you have not been to before you have to go this year! Click on the link above and check it out! Here are some of the images from last night.

Sejal

2009-08-01T09:45:00.003-05:00

It has been so much fun getting to see this little one grow up!

Puppy Power!

2009-07-21T18:20:00.002-05:00

Thank you Robin for bringing in your super awesome PUPPIES!

Southlake Safety Town Park Dedication

2009-07-17T17:26:00.005-05:00

We had another fun day out and about! Our second early morning stop was at the land dedication for the Southlake Safety Town Park. Check out the link about for more info, the plans look top notch!

Society Life Magazine and Wine Loft Anniversary

2009-07-11T14:47:00.009-05:00

We had a great time last night in Southlake celebrating the 1 year anniversary of the Wine Loft and 3 year anniversary of Society Life Magazine at the Wine Loft. It was jam packed! We got to catch up with Steve and Elena Ellis from Society Life and the co-proprietor of the Wine Loft Rickey Dudley, as well has Chris and Terri from Ourgreatcity.com . I wish I could have meet the other Wine Loft Co-proprietor Michael Peck since we have the same last name but I left to soon. I never meet anyone with my last name!

Shelby's Senior Session

2009-07-02T11:00:00.007-05:00

Check out Shelby's Senior Portrait session in this video. We spent about an hour in the studio and another hour out and about early in day so the light was great and it was still cool enough outside.

2009-07-01T16:58:00.005-05:00

We were so pleased to have met the Troutman Family! Those three sisters were so much fun to photograph in the studio. We got some really great portraits on the gray and the metal backgrounds and some amazing ones of the sisters on our stained floor. Check out the video above from their session.

Happy Birthday!

2009-06-19T18:11:00.004-05:00

I bet this little cutie sugar face has her best birthday ever! Why? Cause it's her first birthday ever!

It has been so much fun to see her grow in her first year! You may remember her from a previous entry called Puppy Surprise?! If not go check that one out too!

These super models need a good home!

2009-06-19T17:54:00.005-05:00

Thanks to the amazing people at the Grapevine Relief And Community Exchange (GRACE) I had the pleasure of photographing these adorable little kitties that are looking for mommies and daddys to take them and make them apart of their family. Contact Melissa Simpkins at 817-488-7009 x136 or email her at msimpkins@gracegrapevine.org

if you can help these little babies out.

The Blue Shoe Project Bluesfest II

2009-06-18T17:29:00.007-05:00

Check out this one from the The Blue Shoes Project's BluesFest II held on June 13th, 2009 in Colleyville, TX.

Giannamarie's First Communion

2009-06-17T15:46:00.000-05:00

Skipping Stone Studio had the pleasure of taking Giannamarie's First Communion portraits. She's a beautiful girl. Congratulations Giannamarie!

280 Sports Safety Fair

2009-06-17T13:45:00.001-05:00

BRING THE FAMILY, FOR A DAY OF FUN AND SAFETY AWARENESS, TO THE 280 SPORTS SAFETY FAIR SUNDAY MAY 24 FROM 3p.m.-6p.m.

04/21/09

Come learn about safe ways to avoid dangerous mistakes in a fun, relaxed, and FREE community event!

The 280 Sports Complex will host a safety fair on Sunday May 24th from 3p.m. until 6p.m. to provide a fun opportunity for families to learn about various aspects of safety.
The safety fair will be about safety and fun! Every business will offer a fun activity explaining its own safety feature. Each child will receive a safety checklist card with the name of each business. When all business safety areas have been visited, names are entered in a prize drawing!!

Spring Bloom

2009-06-17T13:44:00.003-05:00

DALLAS ARBORETUM SPRING BLOOM

02/27/09

Skipping Stone Studio is offering discounted location sessions at the Dallas Arboretum March 19-22!

Spring is quickly approaching and with it the 25th Annual Dallas Bloom at the Dallas Arboretum! The Spring Bloom is the most beautiful time of the year and can be seen March 7- April 12. With over 450,000 Spring bulbs, there is no better time to spend a fun day with your family enjoying any of the scheduled activities, a family picnic, or a relaxing stroll through the gardens.

Skipping Stone Studio will donate half of the $59.95 discounted location session fee to the Grace Foundation. So come join us for an excellent cause, amazing portraits, and an unforgettable day!
Don't wait to reserve your appointment, sessions are limited. Call Skipping Stone Studio today for more information at (817) 424-0085, and let us capture this special event in a family portrait that you will cherish for a lifetime.

The Dallas Arboretum Home Page: http://www.dallasarboretum.org/

Grace Foundation: http://www.gracegrapevine.org/

Dallas Bloom Information: http://www.dallasarboretum.org/Events/Blooms.htm

Black Tie & Boots Gala

2009-06-17T13:43:00.001-05:00

BLACK TIE & BOOTS GALA '09

02/14/09

Skipping Stone Studio was a proud sponsor of the 5th annual Black Tie & Boots Gala, a Valentine's Day Extravaganza, held Saturday, February 14 at the Austin Ranch in Grapevine, TX.

The Gala was hosted by Altrusa DFW, Inc., an organization dedicated to the support of women who are passionate about supporting the community. Proceeds benefit the Altrusa International Foundation, Inc. of DFW.

The gala was a night of fun, food, dancing and priceless auction items!

For more information please visit the Altrusa website: http://www.altrusadfw.com/.

The Black Tie & Boots Gala was also featured on the OurGreatCity.com community website. Click Here to view.

Huckabee Dental

2009-06-17T13:42:00.000-05:00

HUCKABEE DENTAL GIVES A REASON TO SMILE!
02/13/09

Huckabee Dental, in partnership with Dentistry With A Heart, offered free dental services to the community on February 13 from 7:30-4:30. Six area dentists and 30 volunteers met a line of eager patients in an effort to give back to the community. Truly a community effort, several local agencies made donations and local residents brought food for the staff and patients.

Huckabee Dental joined forces with Dentistry With A Heart, an organization which draws inspiration from Dentistry From the Heart foundation, created by Dr. Monitcciolo in 2001. Since its conception, it has helped over 10,000 individuals throughout the country receive over $2.5 billion dollars in charity dental work.

Huckabee Dental has truly given the residents of the Southlake area a reson to smile.

Click Here to watch a video about Huckabee Dental on OurGreatCity.com

www.dfwdental.com

www.dentistrywithaheart.org

Puppy Surprise

2009-06-17T13:41:00.001-05:00

PUPPY SURPRISE!!
01/13/09

Addison C. and her Yellow Lab puppies came in for portraits on Saturday. The puppies are 3 weeks old and cute as can be!

Call today to schedule portraits for your children and pets together!!

(817) 424-0085

Ripples Photography Studio

2009-06-17T13:39:00.001-05:00

RIPPLES PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO COMING JANUARY 2009 TO 280 SPORTS!
01/08/08

http://www.ripplesstudio.com/
Ripples Photography Studio is designed to fit a fast-paced lifestyle, providing creative portraits and package selection all in one 30 minute session.

This studio will offer a variety of backgrounds including a green screen and a revolutionary Cinemagic System, which can quickly transport the subject into a variety of locations all in the comfort of the studio walls.

Background sets are re-created every few weeks, guaranteeing a unique and limited-time experience every visit.

To schedule an appointment, visit our website or call the studio at (817) 665-6400.

http://www.ripplesstudio.com/

Turks & Caicos Wedding

2009-06-17T13:38:00.001-05:00

TURKS & CAICOS WEDDING
12/19/08

Last week Pam flew to the British Overseas Territory of the Turks and Caicos Islands for a destination wedding. Pam photographed the marriage of Stephanie and Angelo Z.

They also did a "Trash the Dress" session at 6 a.m. on the beach. Congrats to Stephanie and Angelo from Skipping Stone Studio!!

The Nutcracker

2009-06-17T13:37:00.000-05:00

THE NUTCRACKER
11/20/08

Skipping Stone Studio is a proud sponsor of The Nutcracker, a ballet that will be performed by the talented students of Dana's Studio of Dance on December 13th and 14th.

Navajo Code Talkers

2009-06-17T13:36:00.000-05:00

NAVAJO CODE TALKER RECEPTION
10/30/08

Skipping Stone Studio was invited to capture a moment of history as the Navajo Code Talkers, who served an invaluable role in both WWI and WWII, were honored at a reception in Dallas.

The event, hosted by the Frontiers of Flight Museum at the Dallas Lovefield Airport, gave veterans the opportunity to reunite and share their courageous stories. Navajo Code Talkers used a code developed from their native language to transmit top secret information by radio to fellow United States troops.

Three of the 50 remaining Code Talkers attended and gave demonstrations of the Code, which was classified until 1968. There is no evidence that the transmissions were ever deciphered by enemy forces.

For more information on the Navajo Code Talkers, you can visit the Frontiers of Flight Mueum website: http://www.flightmuseum.com/

A Little History

2009-06-17T13:31:00.000-05:00

SKIPPING STONE STUDIO--ABOUT US
10/19/08

Skipping Stone Studio has provided exceptional photography services for the community since its creation in 2001. Located in beautiful Southlake, Texas, the studio now offers several types of photography, including, in studio and outdoor location portraits, event coverage, commercial illustration, and more. Owner, Charles Brabham, opened Skipping Stone Studio as a one-room office building and it has since grown into a 3,000 square foot studio with a sister studio, Ripples Photography Studio, opening soon in 280 Sports.

Charles's interest in photography began in the Highland Park Methodist Church darkroom where he spent much of his spare time in junior high. He went on to pursue photography and business in college, and later taught a class on darkroom production at a local junior college. After moving to the Southlake area in 2001, he created Skipping Stone which expanded to better serve the community while still maintaining the welcoming atmosphere that so many have come to associate with Skipping Stone Studio.

At Skipping Stone Studio, the dedication to providing quality portraits extends beyond the artistic merit of each photograph. “I believe portraits are the most important photos of all,” says Pamela Peck, the lead studio photographer, “A great picture of a loved one is irreplaceable. My favorite photos are not just ones I’ve even taken, but old portraits of my grandparents as children and my parents on their wedding day.“ The close-knit staff is committed to provide a standard of excellence and customer satisfaction through the in-depth sessions at Skipping Stone as well as with a new sister location, Ripples Photography Studio, opening soon in 280 Sports, the premier sports complex of Southlake.