Tressavent Photography

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365 GRATEFUL HEART PROJECT | tressavent photography

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“Taking one photo every day of something I was grateful for really re-programmed my brain. Seeing and celebrating the good in my life affected not only the way I felt spiritually and physically but it improved my relationships with others too.” -Hailey Bartholomew

How great is that?!  After reading about Hailey’s 365 Grateful Project, I knew right away it was something that I wanted to do.  So what better way to kick off 2015 then with a new personal photo project!  And the best part is, I’m getting to do it alongside some super talented friends, Ute & Shaz.  YOU can join us too!!!  We will be posting a photo-a-day on Instagram of what we are grateful for… it’s about reflection and gratitude.  You can find us at @tressavent, @foto_ute & @mspurevanilla.  I’m going to be using both my D750 & iPhone {whatever is handy that day} and maybe even mixing in a little bit of iPhone video using the 1 Second Everyday app.  The possibilities are endless on how you want to participate!  There are no rules, no daily word prompts or features… just celebrating the moments in your life that make you happy.  You can learn more about the inspiration behind this project at www.365grateful.com.  If you would like to join us {which I really hope you will!!!} and discover more about the power of gratitude in your own life, then we invite you to tag your images using #365GratefulHeart so we can follow along.  Cheers to a happy 2015… I hope to see you on IG!  [Read more…]

TRESSAVENT SESSION GIVEAWAY | dallas, tx lifestyle photographer

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Oh my gosh, can you believe it’s already December!?  I know I can’t!  This year has gone by so fast and thanks to your wonderful support, Tressavent Photography continues to grow to great new heights. It’s been such a wonderful year and I really can’t thank you enough for trusting me to capture your most precious moments. What an incredible honor! To show you just how grateful I am for all of you, I’m doing a very special giveaway! Check out all of the details below… I can’t wait to see who wins! [Read more…]

LOVE, LAUGHTER AND… |dallas, tx family lifestyle photographer

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… happily ever after.  If you know this family, then you already know how much fun we had.  They are sweet friends of ours and you can always expect to have lots of laughs when you’re around them.  Some might say that they have a little bit of a dark side as well.  😉  They. are. awesome!  I just love their sense of humor and I loved getting to hang out with them in their backyard for their fall family portraits.  We had some really pretty light and it definitely doesn’t hurt that Mom has quite the green thumb.  Everything came together perfectly.  They are such a beautiful family and those boys… oh so handsome and full of personality {love this moment}.  It’s been such a joy getting to capture them over the years.  You can find another one of my favorites here.  [Read more…]

HAPPY FALL | frisco, tx family lifestyle photographer

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I’m so thankful for this beautiful family.  Not only are they friends, but they are wonderful supporters of Tressavent Photography and I’m honored that they continue to choose me to capture them.  Somehow we always manage to get the most amazing light and I love all of the color we got to use this year with their fall display.  It really made for a perfect setting.  And it makes my heart so happy that each year, we get such special mom & daughter portraits.  Are they not stunning?!  They have such a strong bond and I know that Ms. L is really going to treasure those images when she’s older.  So sweet, those two.  Thank you, N family for another wonderful session!
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SWEETHEART SENIOR | dallas, tx graduating senior portrait photographer

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When planning, Abbey knew that she wanted to incorporate downtown Dallas along with a more natural setting to give her a couple of different looks.  And nothing makes me happier than seeing all of that come together for a unique, customized senior portrait session!  She sure made it easy on me and was such a trouper trekking from spot to spot with a broken ankle, of all things.  Abbey is on the Sweetheart Drill Team at Centennial High School, so we knew that we wanted to capture her in her uniform.  And let me tell you, we used *every* last bit of light, but it all worked out perfectly and made for a fun way to end our session.  You can see a couple more of my favorites here and here.  Abbey, I loved my time with you and your mom and can’t wait to hear what college you decide on. Any of them will be lucky to have you, *but* my big ‘ole Red Raider heart sure hopes Texas Tech makes the cut. 😉  [Read more…]

BEHIND THE SCENES | dallas, tx graduating senior portrait photographer

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It’s always awesome to get an email after a session with some behind the scenes snapshots from our time together.  I love it when that happens!  These were taken by Mom {with her iPhone} during her daughter’s graduating senior portraits at the Dallas Arboretum.  I had no idea she was taking these, so I have to laugh at my stances and ask… is *that* really what I look like?!  Why, yes…  yes it is. These are actually probably pretty tame considering I will do just about anything to get the shot.  Including my stalker stance, which involves me shooting through bushes, trees, {fill in the blank}.  I can only image how crazy that looks. 😉  Anywho, I thought it would be fun to share these with you guys along with the resulting image from each one… [Read more…]

REAL EMOTION | dallas, tx lifestyle photographer

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Watching little ones do Jiu-Jitsu has to be one of the cutest things I’ve ever seen.  They are so adorable in their uniforms and I love how proudly they wear their belts.   My best friend’s little girl has taken up this wonderful sport and I’m such a proud auntie.  I recently got to go watch her train at RCJ Machado and earn her *second* belt stripe.  Way to go, Maddog!!!  She’s one tough chick and doesn’t let anything stand in her way.  I love that about her and loved watching her fill with excitement as she accepted her new stripe.  Seeing her happy, makes me happy!  Honestly, it melts me into mushy goodness.  I’m emotional like that.  Everyone who knows me, knows that I’m a sponge when it comes to emotions… whatever you’re feeling, I’m feeling.  It makes moments like these even sweeter and anytime I can share in the joy of my loved ones it’s one worth documenting in my books. [Read more…]

AMAZING LITTLE HEARTS | CHD Awareness Walk

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CHD stands for Congenital Heart Defect and each year, about 1 out of every 100 babies are born with some type of CHD in the U.S.  That’s one baby every 15 minutes.  It’s the most common birth defect worldwide and the leading cause of infant death in the U.S.  It’s a proven fact that the earlier CHD is detected and treated, it is more likely the affected child will survive and have less long term health complications.  Because of this, awareness and funding for CHDs is vital and an important mission.  See more images & learn more about this event…  [Read more…]

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF DALLAS | The House That Love Built

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Ronald McDonald House of Dallas {RMHD} exists to serve and sustain families when serious illness or injury strikes the most cherished part of their lives, their children. They are the only organization that provides a temporary home-away-from-home for families whose children are receiving treatment for a serious illness or injury at a Dallas area hospital. The RMHD program was built on the simple idea that nothing else should matter when a family is focused on healing their child – not where they can afford to stay, where they will get their next meal, or where they will lay their head at night to rest. See more images, be inspired…  [Read more…]

KISS ME AT SUNSET | dallas, tx engagement photographer

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So much to love about this engagement session… the light, the locations, the sunset, the couple.  Especially the couple.  They are sweet friends and they trusted me to capture these for them.  I enjoyed getting to exploring their neck of the woods and of course there was no shortage of laughs.  In fact, we may have started the session with an ants-in-your-pants dance off {if only I had video}. 😉 Those little guys came out of nowhere, but it was smooth sailing after that with lots of beautiful images.  I have so many favorites!  And how fun is that little kiss at the end by the water?!  So sweet… I cannot wait to see them tie the knot.  They are perfect together.  Here is a little peek into our afternoon together…     [Read more…]

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