Backroads Photography

Check out the New Blog!!!

2008-07-06T23:43:00.003-06:00

For a couple different reasons, I've relocated my photography related blogging. Please hop on over!
http://www.backroadsphotography-denise.com/wordpress/

John, Paul, George, and Ringo. . .

2008-06-21T20:49:00.007-06:00

Well, 4 men who look and sound very much like John, Paul, George, and Ringo! If you get the chance to go see these gentlemen in Branson, take it! If you don't think you have a chance, makes some time and do it anyway! They really are fabulous! They are the Liverpool Legends, and they put on a fabulous show at the Starlite Theater.

Here are a few shots from my visit- -

Oh, Baby. . .

2008-06-18T19:58:00.002-06:00

or I guess I should say "Oh, Mama". What a beautiful mom to be was at the studio tonight. Do expectant moms really glow? Well, this one sure does. She is beautiful inside and out, and already a wonderful mom. This will be baby 2, and he will join a wonderful family waiting for his arrival!

Thanks, Ashley, for letting me be a part of this special time!

And the greatest of these is Love. . .

2008-05-21T12:49:00.003-06:00

Kathy and Ralph wanted some photos for their 40th anniversary. 40 years, and they still very obviously adore each other. They definitely have that something that rest of us hope to have with our spouse--I don't know if it's pure love, respect, wonder, harmony, or a combination of all those things and more, but Ralph and Kathy have "it"!

RETRO!

2008-05-20T11:36:00.002-06:00

Oh, my gosh, what fun this was! Two of my favorite young models came to the studio. Dylan wanted some shots with his retro shirt, and Brooke wanted to model for me. I love these two!!! Here are a few from the session:

Wow, time sure does get away from us. . .

2008-04-29T12:19:00.009-06:00

I will find more time to blog, I will find more time to blog, I will . . . .

It's been a while since I blogged--senior and prom season has really kept me busy! I'll try to play some catch up--here are a few of my favorite from the last couple months.

This is Allison. I was lucky enough to take a few pictures of some fabulously good looking Billings ladies and gentlemen before their prom. They all looked stunning!

And here is another favorite. This was a really fun shoot (even though Kate, Sterling, and I got thrown off church property!) :-)

Cassie came to the studio--and what a beauty she is, too!

And in case you think I'm just shooting beautiful girls, here are some good looking boys, too!

Brandon was such a great sport--he had several women in the studio with him, and he didn't even get mad at all the "bossing" we gave him!

Josh is a member of our basketball team at Clever. He contributed mightily to our winning record and third place state finish.

That's going to be all for now, but I'll post some more of my favorites soon. :-)

A busy weekend at the studio. . .

2008-03-03T23:50:00.003-06:00

Miss Ella came over for some pictures. What a sweetie she is! Just a joy to be around. She thought we were all a little crazy making funny faces and funny noises just to get her to smile, but she was a great little model!

Lindsey came for her senior pictures. Such a natural beauty! We got this shot by the window right before the clouds rolled in and the wind started to blow. Thanks for choosing Backroads by Denise for your senior photos, Lindsey!

Peyton Grace. . .

2008-02-25T22:59:00.002-06:00

A beautiful name for a beautiful baby! Miss Peyton came to the studio for some portraits, and she was such little bundle of pure baby joy. It's hard work being a model, and Peyton sometimes found it difficult to keep her eyes open! In between catnaps, we managed to get some really good shots. Peyton, you are absolutely beautiful!!

My Tennessee Fan

2008-02-18T10:49:00.003-06:00

Getting my own child in front of the camera can sometimes be challenging! I try to sneak in some pictures every once in a while, and every so often I end up with something I really like. Just thought I'd share!

Family Time

2008-02-13T23:03:00.002-06:00

Danny, Lori, and Katie visited the studio last weekend for some family portraits. They are a beautiful family, and so much fun!!!! Their new puppies joined us for some of the shots. Thanks, guys!

Beautiful Olivia

2008-02-13T23:00:00.002-06:00

Wow, is there anything more beautiful than a precious little baby? Olivia visited the Backroads studio for her very first portrait session. Isn't she pretty in pink???

Precious, X2!

2008-02-09T15:19:00.000-06:00

Meet Trenton and Carter! I got the fabulous opportunity of taking portraits of these wonderful bundles of joy. Such sweet babies! A big thank you to your mom and dad for choosing Backroads Photography by Denise for your first portraits!

Wildcat Homecoming

2008-02-09T02:24:00.000-06:00

Young men playing great basketball, young ladies looking beautiful, and spectators enjoying every minute--it must be homecoming time. The Wildcats hosted the Clever Bluejays, and both teams played their hearts out! What fun it was to be a part of the festivities.
AND, I won the senior basket with tons of cool Billings Wildcats merchandise--sweet!

First of all, our beautiful Homecoming Queen, Kelse. Miss Kelse, you looked fabulous! Congratulations, girlfriend! She was escorted by the very handsome Dakota.

View a complete slideshow of all the images at

http://www.photodex.com/sharing/viewshow.html?fl=2941885&alb=0

Here are a few of the photo ops from the evening. The rest can be seen at http://www.backroadsphotography-denise.com. They are in the private galleries. The gallery is Billings Homecoming, and the password is basketball.

Billings Girls Basketball

2008-01-22T00:21:00.000-06:00

Hey, Ladies, I enjoyed watching you play Monday night. You fought hard! Here are a few of the shots--the rest can be seen on the website. You know the gallery and password! :-)

Megan---this had to hurt!!

Of course, that led to this!

Allison got her free throws, too!

I miss you, girls! Hope you have a wonderful season!

SWCL TOURNAMENT

2008-01-18T22:48:00.000-06:00

I enjoyed a great night of hard fought games at Clever during the SWCL tournament. These young men all played great. Here are some of the shots I got. The rest of them are at my site, http://www.backroadsphotography-denise.com/ under the gallery SWCL. The password is basketball--go check it out!

You can see a full version of the slideshow at http://www.photodex.com/sharing/viewalbum.html?bm=110718

Wow!

2008-01-14T00:48:00.000-06:00

What a year we had last year! I am so grateful to all my clients, new and old, and I'm looking forward to an even better 2008! Christmas was crazy busy, and February and March are booking up fast.

In the next few days, I plan to catch up the blog. I'll be giving you a glimpse of what went on at Backroads Photography by Denise during the Christmas season. In the meantime, I want to share something new I learned last week from a really good friend (you know who you are, and you know I appreciate you!) He showed me how to add a video to my blog. Probably not rocket science to most, but I didn't have a clue. This is the first chance I've gotten to try it out, there will definitely be more to come!

Check this out--It's the Clever Blue Jay Varsity Basketball Team in action. These are some shots from the Blue and Gold tournament. You guys played great!

Stay tuned for more updates, and for new things coming in 2008!

Happy Birthday, Lauren!

2007-11-19T20:00:00.000-06:00

Lauren had a princess party, and I was lucky enough to take some pictures of the beautiful royalty! What a fun time we had! Thank you to all the princesses!

Wind and Cold didn't stop Brynn!

2007-11-19T19:56:00.000-06:00

It was windy and cold, but you couldn't tell it by looking at Brynn! I don't know how she managed to look so great in the cold, but she certainly did! Thanks, Brynn, for being such a trooper. I promise there will be heat when we take your studio shots! :-)

Fun Senior!

2007-11-19T19:32:00.000-06:00

Leesa is not only a gorgeous senior, she's also a lot of fun. She wanted some downtown shots, and I've been dying to try that, so we wandered around finding great places and coming up with some great images. Thanks, Leesa, for choosing Backroads by Denise for your senior pictures!

Royalty Visited the Studio

2007-11-02T20:51:00.000-06:00

Princess Maggie and her brother, Drew, came to the Backroads by Denise studio tonight for some portraits. Maggie wore her princess attire while Drew was happy with a little less clothing. :-)

They were so patient throughout the shoot (even when the kitty cat continued to walk back and forth across the backdrop!) Thanks for letting me take your pictures!

There was even time for a little fun between shots!

Wow! Another Stunning Senior!

2007-11-02T07:12:00.001-06:00

We shot Emily's outdoor senior pictures tonight. I've known this young lady since she was in middle school, and she's just as sweet now as she was then! She is one of the graduating class of 2008, and I know she has a bright future ahead of her.

Thanks for letting me take your senior pictures, Emily. I can't wait to shoot the "indoor stuff"! :-)

Another Joyous Wedding!

2007-10-31T19:39:00.000-06:00

Jamie and Tiffini are one of the sweetest couples I have ever met! They very obviously adore each other, and I believe they will have a wonderful life together. They planned a beautiful wedding that included barefoot bridesmaids in a lovely chapel in Marshfield.

Thank you Jaimie and Tiffini for letting me be a part of your big day!

Meet Kayla

2007-10-31T16:42:00.000-06:00

Kayla is a beautiful young lady who wanted some bridal portraits. We had a beautiful setting in Eureka Springs to work in, and I think we got some great shots!

Jeremy and his Spivstang

2007-10-31T16:31:00.000-06:00

What fun! We took Jeremy's senior pictures, and we of course included his beloved Mustang! (unfortunately the 'spivstang had a major bang up not long after the photos were taken!) Hope she's back in order soon, Jeremy. We had a beautiful day and some great old barns to work with. Thanks, Jeremy!

Justin and Becky

2007-10-31T16:23:00.000-06:00

"At last, my love has come along. . . " That's the song that played after Justin and Becky exchanged their vows. What a beautiful wedding for a beautiful couple! Justin and Becky wanted a relaxed and fun wedding that they could share with their friends. They certainly accomplished that. The wedding was packed full of friends and family who obviously love and adore this wonderful couple.

Thank you, Justin and Becky, for letting me share your day. I felt honored to be a part of it.

Business is Booming!

2007-10-31T15:45:00.001-06:00

Things have been crazy busy, and I'm trying to catch up on my blog. These young ladies were a joy to work with, and they are every bit as smart as they are beautiful!

Senior Season is Here!

2007-08-12T18:03:00.000-06:00

Senior portrait season has begun, and I've had the privilege of working with some awesome young men and women! Alison, Holden, Brian, and Kirby are members of this year's senior class. It looks like 2008 is going to be a great year!

Alison

Holden

Kirby

Brian

Nature's Beauty/January 16

2007-01-18T22:36:00.000-06:00

The sun came out on the 16th. The ice brought a lot of devastation, but the beauty was undeniable.

Ice Storm/January 15

2007-01-18T20:23:00.000-06:00

Wow, this has been the worst ice storm I've seen! Here are a few pictures from it.