On the eve of New Years Eve, my best friend Christine married the love of her life, Ryan. The glorious day began at 9am sharp, as all the bridesmaids gathered together at the Driskill hotel in downtown Austin for hair, makeup, mimosas and relaxation. Before Jeff Loftin Photography and his team showed up to document [...]
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Bridal Suite Scenery
Posted in 2011, Bride, Businesses You Should Know About, Documented Events, Events, Family, Katie Was Here, Personal, Wedding, tagged 6th street, Austin, Best Friend, Bride, getting ready, hair, Jeff Loftin Photography, makeup, Texas, The Driskill, Wedding on February 7, 2012 | 1 Comment »
New Glasses
Posted in Businesses You Should Know About, Documented Events, Her Side Project, Katie Was Here, Personal, Really Random, tagged Austin, congress, Lunch, new glasses, photo shoot, sandwich, self portrait, Stars In Your Eyes, Texas on January 13, 2012 | 2 Comments »
New glasses annnddddd… a sandwich! This is real life, folks (real life lunch break anyway). Photo shoot posts coming soon. Promise. Until then, if you’re interested in specs for yourself, check out Stars In Your Eyes on Congress. Tell ‘em Her Side Project sent ya.
Hello 2012
Posted in Clientele, Documented Events, Music, Baby, Personal, Family, Engagement, Katie Was Here, Her Side Project, Businesses You Should Know About, Kids, Really Random, Senior, Scenery, Vacation, Editing Soundtrack, 2011, tagged Austin, TX, 1940's, Photography, Her Side Project, New Orleans, Family Photography, Bridal Shower, Gerber Baby, Wedding, food photography, newborn photography, Halloween, The Broadmoor, Colorado, Pennybacker Bridge, 2011, Year in Review, Look Back, 2012, child photography, engagement photography, Hill Country, portraits, Austin City Limits 2011, senior photography on January 3, 2012 | 4 Comments »
Oh 2011, what a whirlwind. Life is good, I couldn’t be happier. This year I made new friendships and strengthened old, traveled extensively for work, stood by my best friend as she got married, moved out of the Treehouse and into the new condo (name TBD), helped a friend propose to his now-fiancée (who just so happens to [...]
Marketing Ploy or Bizarre Cinderella Story?
Posted in Businesses You Should Know About, Personal, Really Random, Stuff To Think About, tagged Austin, BookHolders, Campus, Dobie Mall, Drawing, Flyer, Funny, Marketing, Personal Ad, Ploy, Random, Tactic, The Drag, TX, University of Texas on December 12, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
You decide. “To the angel who rocked my world last night. While in heaven, I forgot your number and name. I don’t have any pictures but here’s my drawing of her. I want to see you again. Meet me at BookHolders (which is in Dobie Mall) at 6:30pm. I will be the hunk with a [...]
The Broadmoor | Colorado Springs
Posted in Businesses You Should Know About, Family, Katie Was Here, Personal, Scenery, Vacation, tagged Colorado, Colorado Springs, lake, leisure, mountains, relaxing, scenery, scenic view, The Broadmoor, Vacation on November 23, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Just two short weeks ago, I was here, posting about the lovely Domestic Darlin’, drinking coffee, talking with friends and taking in the breathtaking view. I’ve written about relaxing trips before. I said it then and I’ll say it again now. Sometimes you just need to get away, and when you do, it’s like hitting [...]
Domestic Darlin’
Posted in Businesses You Should Know About, Clientele, Food Photography, Personal, tagged baking, domestic, feminism, Flowers, goddess, homemaker, kitchen, Martha Stewart, skills on November 11, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Today’s post is brought to you live from Colorado Springs! In order to pack for this mini-vacation, I had to dig out all of my winter clothes. All was going well until I made an unfortunate discovery: one of the buttons on my favorite coat came off. Button in one hand, coat in the other, [...]
Almost Friday! A Celebration {Editing Soundtrack}
Posted in Businesses You Should Know About, Editing Soundtrack, Personal, tagged Agenda, Florence & The Machine, Friday, Halloween, photo shoot, Photography, Weekend on October 20, 2011 | 2 Comments »
It’s Thursday, friends! Do you know what that means? It means it’s almost Friday. This should be celebrated. Looking forward to a weekend of R&R, a haircut at the wonderful Maximum FX salon and a Halloween-themed photo shoot with some adorable kiddos. What’s going on in your world? I’d like to share a song with [...]
Austin Slave to Fashion: Family Edition
Posted in Businesses You Should Know About, Clientele, Current Work, Family, Music, tagged Austin, Austin Slave to Fashion, Butler Park, Cathy Benavides, Downtown Skyline, Family Photography, Fashion, Texas on May 16, 2011 | 4 Comments »
For those of you in the Austin blogging/general online community, you’ve probably met or at least heard of Cathy from Austin Slave to Fashion. This sassy, social media savvy wonder woman has built an empire around one of the things she loves most in this world: Fashion. Her motto, which I’ve lifted directly from her [...]
Hint Mint
Posted in Absurdly Adorable, Businesses You Should Know About, iPhone Photography, Personal, Really Random, tagged Austin, Fresh Breath, Hint Mint, Texas on May 2, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I received these mints last night – one of the freebies for attending an event my friend was working. I know, I know, “you’re writing a post about mints, Katie? Really?” Well, yes I am. I like them that much. www.hintmint.com Cute packaging, good taste, slides to open – what’s not to like? Also, promise [...]
Good for the Soul
Posted in Animals, Businesses You Should Know About, Colleagues, Current Work, Documented Events, Family, Katie Was Here, Personal, Scenery, tagged City girl, Cooper's BBQ, Country, Goats, Horses, Llano, Ranch, Road Trip, Target practice, Texas Hill Country, TX on March 30, 2011 | 14 Comments »
There’s something special about spending time in the Texas Hill Country. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a city girl through and through, but nothing compares to the moment I’m in a wide open space, breathing fresh air and basking in the quiet. My troubles miraculously disappear and I can simply live. Sometimes I don’t realize [...]
