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Posted in 2013, Businesses You Should Know About, Clientele, Headshots, Her Side Project, Personal, Portraits, Professional, tagged Austin, Brooklyn, curly hair, head shots, Her Side Project, Katie Shagman, New York, NY, photographer, Photography, portraits, pretty, Texas, UCB, Upright Citizens Brigade, woman on April 15, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

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Looks, charm, wit, smarts? This girl’s got ‘em all, and now she can add professional head shots to the list.

A stunning beauty – those curls! – Cameron can make your sides hurt from laughing so hard (although she’d never brag about herself like I am doing right now).

We had the most magnificent time taking her head shots. I’m going to let you in on a little secret: when it’s misty and humid outside, that’s usually a recipe for a photo shoot disaster (curly haired girls, ya feel me?). But, check it! The weather couldn’t even phase Cameron’s beauty!

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Cameron McCall is a Brooklyn-based writer, performer and producer. With her sketch team Secrets Club, she has co-starred in original shows at UCB Theater and the People’s Improv Theater. As an improvisor, she has shared stages with former and current members of SNL and The Daily Show. Laughter, tacos and yoga are her lifeblood.

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Texas Springtime

Posted in 2013, Family, Her Side Project, Katie Was Here, Personal, tagged Austin, bluebonnets, Family, Field, Flowers, fun, Her Side Project, love, photographs, Photography, photos, portraits, Spring, springtime, Texas on April 8, 2013 | 5 Comments »

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There are few things more beautiful to me than Texas in the springtime.

Maybe it’s the comfort and familiarity of wildflowers and bluebonnets as patches pop up on the side of the road. Maybe it’s the glorious change in the weather. Hey – maybe it’s the fact that allergies don’t bother me as much when the rain finally sweeps through. Whatever the reason(s), it’s a gorgeous time of year that deserves to be documented.

That’s why my family (+ two amazing guests ) recently got together for a quick photo shoot! Extra fun part? I got to be in the pictures, too!

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Thanks to my Dad and Matthew for “second shooting!”

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Texas Bluebonnets

Posted in 2013, Her Side Project, Personal, Scenery, tagged bluebonnets, Couple, Field, portraits, scarf, springtime, Texas on March 25, 2013 | 1 Comment »

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Love Texas, springtime and this guy.

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“Her” Side Project

Posted in 2013, Concept Photography, Headshots, Her Side Project, Katie Was Here, Personal, Portraits, Professional, Scenery, tagged Austin, business, cedar, Field, grass, Her Side Project, Katie, land, pictures, portraits, Sunset, Texas, winter on February 1, 2013 | 2 Comments »

This is the story of a field. A magnificent, beautiful piece of land I notice every time I drive by. And let me tell you something: I just can’t get it out of my mind.

Yes, we may be in the middle of winter, but the white, overgrown grass is stunning. To top it off, the sunset always seems to be perfectly positioned nearby. Grass, sunset, available light… these are beautiful elements of this home we call Earth that stop me in my tracks. Places like this are a distraction, and remain so until I have a photo shoot fix.

It’s been awhile since I had portraits taken, so my man snapped a few pictures of me with my camera (while braving the cedar and putting up with my bossy direction — thanks honey). It was high time I updated my portfolio of personal pictures (see link – two years makes quite a difference)!

I love having pictures like these to share with others, look back on someday, and show clients the face behind Her Side Project. Please know I mean this in the least narcissistic way possible. I treasure them.

A simple photo shoot in the Texas sunlight was the best way to spend an evening… and now I have my field pictures. Life is good. I hope your upcoming weekend is full of fun, pretty light, and good Superbowl commercials.

Love,
Katie

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Hello 2013

Posted in 2012, Absurdly Adorable, Baby, Bride, Businesses You Should Know About, Clientele, Documented Events, Events, Family, Headshots, Her Side Project, Holiday, iPhone Photography, Katie Was Here, Kids, Personal, Professional, Scenery, Vacation, Wedding, tagged 2012, 2013, anecdotal, Austin, AWC Austin, Baby, beaver creek, Boot Whisperer, Bride, canon 5D mark III, Charleston, christmas, CO, couples, DC, Facebook, Family, friends, half marathon, Her Side Project, holiday, home, Instagram, Jamaica, kids, LIVESTRONG, nature, Negril, outdoors, Photography, photos, portraits, recap, relationship, running, SC, Texas, travel, Vacation, Washington, Wedding on January 3, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

2012 was a year of change and growth. As with every New Year, there’s something reassuring about starting anew. I’m entering 2013 feeling optimistic, calm, and forward-thinking. I can’t wait to see what this year holds! Who knows what kind of recap post I will be writing one year from now!

As always, I am thankful for your readership, your business, and your friendship. Her Side Project would not be what it is today without you.

This year:
I made new friendships (both inside and outside the office), finally set the Her Side Project Facebook Page live, started wearing new specs more often, upgraded my camera equipment to the Canon 5D Mark III (big personal/professional achievement!), celebrated the marriage of five different wonderful couples!, started running and training for my first half marathon on behalf of an extremely important person, celebrated one year with that certain special someone, attended several live music shows (noteworthy: Florence & The Machine and Joe Pug), joined and became quite active with an amazing organization (AWC Austin), cheered on the Texas Longhorns (Hook ‘Em!), attended another fab year of SXSW, met the famed Boot Whisperer!, supported my best friend as she became a mother, traveled extensively… and so much more.

Wishing you a bright year full of new beginnings.

All my love,
Katie

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Here are the highlights:

A sweet redheaded baby boy:

Met one of my favorite bloggers at SXSW ’12: cupcakes and cashmere.

Visited beautiful Washington, DC, Beaver Creek, CO, Charleston, SC, and NYC.

A windy Spring day.

Met a little girl with a flower in her hair.

Old family & friends in the beautiful Texas Hill Country!

Birthday twins.

“Got Smart.”

Hung out with some super fierce crime fighters.

Photographed my dear cousin’s picture-perfect family.

Celebrated some rockin’ birthday parties.

Pretty in pink portraits.

Nuptials in Jamaica, mon.

Posed with the sister: graduate edition.

Brotherly love.

Christmas: A family affair

2011 recap.

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Brothers, Dog, Family

Posted in 2012, Animals, Clientele, Current Work, Family, Holiday, Kids, Personal, tagged 2012, backyard, brothers, Dallas, dog, Family, front porch, holidays, pet, portraits, Texas on November 5, 2012 | 4 Comments »

With the holidays quickly approaching, the rest of my year is booked solid with family portrait shoots. Today I’m excited to share the results from my first holiday client of 2012: a sweet family of four from Dallas, Texas. This is not just any family – this is my sweet, beautiful cousin’s family – and I’ve photographed them over the years [here, here & here].

The boys make look a little familiar (though not nearly as tough this time). These adorable kiddos keep getting older — they’re growing too fast! Somebody please tell me how to deal.

Happy Holidays, y’all.

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Hello 2012

Posted in 2011, Baby, Businesses You Should Know About, Clientele, Documented Events, Editing Soundtrack, Engagement, Family, Her Side Project, Katie Was Here, Kids, Music, Personal, Really Random, Scenery, Senior, Vacation, tagged 1940's, 2011, 2012, Austin, Austin City Limits 2011, Bridal Shower, child photography, Colorado, engagement photography, Family Photography, food photography, Gerber Baby, Halloween, Her Side Project, Hill Country, Look Back, New Orleans, newborn photography, Pennybacker Bridge, Photography, portraits, senior photography, The Broadmoor, TX, Wedding, Year in Review on January 3, 2012 | 5 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 be one of my very favorite people in the world!), felt overwhelmed with gratitude that a very special person came into my life and… last but definitely not least, photographed some of my most amazing clients to date. As always, a million times thank you from Her Side Project.

Here are the highlights:

1940s inspired photo shoot.