Beautiful Curls - Galveston Beach Baby Portrait

I got to photograph this adorable little girl on the beach on the West End of Galveston recently and just fell in love with her curly hair and sweet face!  She was so full of energy (she is 3) and kept her Mom and Dad super busy.  We got some fun shots (she liked jumping) and some posed family shots too - I will post those later but wanted to share this one today :) Her curls reminded me so much of my youngest daughter Morgan who had a head full of curls herself!!!!!  She straightens it now almost every day so I never get to see those bouncy curls any more, sniff sniff!

Cheers!

Gina Hickman

409-256-9116

Gina Hickman Photography

www.ginahickmanphotography.com

www.oohlala-boudoir.com

Galveston Photographer, Galveston High School Senior Photography

Galveston Boudoir Photographer, Santa Fe, Dickinson, Texas City, 

League City, Clear Lake, Alvin, Friendswood, Pearland, Houston, Kemah, Seabrook

Mother's Day Contest - Gina Hickman Photography, Galveston Texas

We all need to appreciate our Mothers and everything they have done for us!  I don't get to see my Mother nearly enough because we live in different states!  Well I certainly do appreciate her and in honor of Mothers everywhere, I decided to have a Mother's Day Contest and give away a fantastic prize package....

The PRIZE

•  Family Outdoor Session or a Mommy & Me Session (Winner's choice)
• 16 x20 Wall Portrait
• Accordion Book (little pocket brag book)
• $300 Value!!!!!

Here's how to enter:

1. (1 point) Follow Gina Hickman Photography on Twitter (www.twitter.com/ghickmanphoto)
2. (1 point) Follow this Blog (click "Follow" top left of this page)
3. (1 point) Join my Email List (enter Name and Email address in the box with the heart on the left of this page)
4. (1 point) Become a Facebook Fan of Gina Hickman Photography (if you are already a Fan, just leave a comment here "Already a Facebook Fan") (if you are not yet a Fan, just click "Become a Fan" on the Facebook Fan Box on the left of this page)
5. (1 point each) Suggest Gina Hickman Photography to your Facebook friends and make sure they post your name on my wall when they become a Fan
6. (1 point each) Post on my Facebook wall and Post a comment on this Blog what is your favorite quality about your Mother!

Let's show our Mother's how much they are appreciated and how special they are!

The Fan with with most points (by April 30) wins the fabulous prize package!  Winner will be announced on May 1 on this Blog, Twitter and Facebook!  Session will be held in May or June (Winner's Choice).  What are you waiting for, start entering!!!!! 

Cheers!
Gina Hickman
409-256-9116
www.ginahickmanphotography.com
www.oohlala-boudoir.com
Galveston Boudoir Photographer, Galveston Photographer
High School Senior Photographer, Galveston, Santa Fe, Dickinson,
Texas City, Clear Lake, Friendswood, Alvin, Pearland, Seabrook,
Kemah, Houston

Beach Beauty - Miss Hannah; Santa Fe High School Senior

Wow - what a fun session! These Santa Fe girls really know how to rock a photo session! Miss Hannah wanted to do her location session on the beach so we could use her cute little yellow Mini Cooper, so I found just the perfect spot for her! The weather cooperated and it was a gorgeous afternoon, you can't even tell from these shots that it was a little chilly, huh? Here are a few images from her session, more to come!!!

Cheers!
Gina Hickman
409-256-9116
www.ginahickmanphotography.com
www.oohlala-boudoir.com
Galveston Boudoir PhotographerGalveston Photographer
High School Senior PhotographerGalveston, Santa Fe, Dickinson, Texas City, Clear Lake, Friendswood, Alvin, Pearland, Seabrook, Kemah, Houston

Amazing Eyes - Galveston High School Senior Photographer

I had the pleasure of photographing Miss Caitlin on Friday for her Senior Portraits.  She is a senior at Santa Fe High School and is simply a beautiful girl, inside and out!  The weather in Galveston finally cooperated (we already had to reschedule twice!) and we were able to enjoy a gorgeous 70 degree day as we walked around the Strand district capturing Caitlin's sparkling personality!!!  Her Mom, Mary Jo acted as my assistant, and I believe she thoroughly enjoyed herself as well - especially once she saw the completely awesome images we were getting!

Cheers!
Gina Hickman
409-256-9116
www.ginahickmanphotography.com
www.oohlala-boudoir.com
Galveston Photographer
Galveston High School Senior Photographer
Galveston Boudoir Photographer

Grand Opening and other exciting news!

Wow! Has it really been over 2 months since I blogged? So much to tell!

Studio Move - I've moved to a wonderful new space in Galveston at 2324 Market which is 2 blocks from the Strand! The new space is bigger and better and has lots of cool features - come see at the Grand Opening!  There are so many cool spots to shoot outside on the streets and alleys, with interesting architecture and colors, ever-changing backdrops!

Grand Opening - Celebration at the new studio scheduled for Thursday, December 10 from 4-7pm. This will be a come and go event with wine and light snacks, stop by and see me! There will be Gift Certificates and other photo-related gift items available for purchase in time for Christmas!!! Door prizes and goodie bags too.....

Boudoir/Pinup Photography - I've been super busy developing "Ooh La La Boudoir", and have had some wonderful models help me with this fun and rewarding branch of my business. Thank you Marcella, Sabrina, Sara, Carey, Toni, Erin and Precious!!! Be sure to check out the website which will go live very very soon (http://www.oohlala-boudoir.com/)!  Every woman deserves to feel beautiful and I can show you that you are "Ooh La La Beautiful"!

Family Portraits - There is still time to have your family portraits done before Christmas...call now (409-256-9116) to reserve your spot! I have several beautiful outdoor locations that are family favorites!  P.S.  All family portraits taken from November 1 - March 31 are eligible to enter the competition for "America's Cutest Family" in the International Charity Model Search which raises funds for Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (NILMDTS).  The grand prize winner receives a new car!  You know your family is good looking, now you can prove it!

Food for Thought

While driving to work this morning (listening to Nickelback - If Today was Your Last Day) I was overcome with emotion as I realized how precious life is and how we should all most definitely preserve our presence here on earth with photographs of ourselves and our loved ones. I lost my father in a house fire when I was only 9 years old and would give ANYTHING to have pictures of him and even more importantly pictures of ME with him! I can think of only 2 photos that I even have of him and they are just snapshots, and while they are most precious to me I would LOVE to have many many more of special moments and even everyday moments. I also reflected on the fact that I was always the one taking pictures of everyone and there aren't as many pictures of me with my own children and I decided that was going to change!!!

Everyone PLEASE realize that a photograph is priceless and if you are always the one behind the camera then just hand it over to someone because someday you will treasure those photos of you with your parents, your kids, your family and friends.

Visit my website to see beautiful samples of family portraits - one of my most favorite types of portraits to take. I love to capture families outdoors, in a location of their choice, and will be offering a wonderful Fall Family Portrait Special in October (just in time for beautiful weather).