Holiday Mini's | DreamTree Photography

Update: 

I am completely booked for Saturday November 6 and Sunday November 14, 2010.

THANK YOU!!!

Looking forward to working with you all!

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 Its that time again! The holiday's are here, and before you know it, another year has passed! Whether you're looking for a quick and inexpensive way to capture your family's smile this holiday season, or a great and memorable way to say goodbye to 2010, and hello to 2011?! Either way, Holiday Mini's are the perfect session for you and your family! Or even yourself!

Commemorate the year, and book your session, today! Spaces are limited!  Grab 'em before they're gone!

[[First 2 lovely faces who book a session will receive an extra FIVE Images and a set of FREE Wallets!]] 

Click HERE to book your session!

Sneak Peek @ this year's Holiday Greeting Cards!

More up, tomorrow!

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HUGE LOVE!

XOXO

-Casey <3

$100 Mini's Are Back! | DreamTree Photography

  

Okay, I think everyone will agree with me on this one...

The weather here in Houston is ah-mazing! Beyond ah-mazing, really.  

This summer was somewhat dreadful, and it seems that Fall is already knocking on our door this year!

So in honor of the ah-mazing weather, I'm bringing back the $100 Mini Sessions!

For $100, you will get:

 1 full hour of continuous coverage

Your location of choice (within 30 miles of 77040)

10 fully enhanced images

Cd with hi-resolution images for printing

Cd also includes screen resolution images

(In order to reserve your date and time, the entire session fee is due at the time of booking.)

This session is good towards any type of session!
(with the exception of events)

Yes, even holiday sessions!

But, its for a limited time, only!

This super duper offer is good until Sunday, October 10, 2010!

(Sessions must be booked before this date.)

Don't miss out!

And don't forget, in order to give my clients the best of me and my work, I only book 3 sessions per week, so spaces are limited.

Contact me, today, to book your appointment!

Email: dreamtreephotography@yahoo.com

Phone: 832.488.8451

This little light of mine... | DreamTree Photography

I first picked up my very first DSLR camera back in July of last year.

To be quite honest, I had no idea what a DSLR was, what it stood for, why it was "better" than my point and shoot, or why I had never even noticed it before.

After my first day of school in May of 2009, we were provided with a Nikon D60 (dslr) in our "package."  It took me until July to take it out of the box.  This was the most expensive item I had in my possession besides the very first laptop I purchased back in 2007.  I was terrified of dropping it, and even worse, I didn't know how to even turn it on. Yeah. ha!

School began, and so did AiH-N's first Photography Club.  I, of course, had to be apart of it, and so I was.

Shortly after, we were invited to document Houston's annual Greek Festival.  During our bus ride over there, I was scared to death wondering what kind of pictures to take, or really, even how to get people (strangers at that) to "smile for the camera."

Before we exited the bus, our teacher handed out various lenses he had brought with him.  I of course, got handed the most expensive and most heaviest one.  This lens weighs about 5+ lbs alone, and is about the length of my forearm.  While walking around, I cradled it like a baby... a newborn baby, because that's what it was to me. Never in my life, had my hands been on such expensive metal and glass.

After my teacher gave me a pep talk, I decided to actually put the lens to use.  To be honest, it just came natural, and photographing those smiling faces became the least of my worries.  My arm was about to fall off due the weight of my "baby."  ha! I felt like a newborn model who had 100 frames to work with, and left with a seriously sore body (or my boudoir models haha).

We left. I came home, and uploaded my images.

I smiled.

And from that moment, I knew this wasn't going to be my last "event."
Next thing I knew, I was interning with the Houston Ballet. (a HUGE wow moment for me!)



And now... I'm here.

Since then, I like to think I've grown in my work.

I've molded into this person that's insanely crazy obsessed over capturing the perfect "Kodak Moment."
Each shot is carefully composed and orchestrated.
I'm not shutter happy.
Quality reigns farrr over quantity with me, and I pride myself in this; it helps me grow even further.

Being a photographer...

I find joy in other's joy.

I find love in other's love.

I find peace in other's heartwarming smile.

I find radiance in other's laughter.

I've had it set in my heart for quite some time now, about documenting missionary work.

I pray and pray this is in God's plan for me to set aside some time and energy, and accompany my church next year on at least one of their missionary trips.

Another dream of mine is to visit Havana.

The heritage.

The music.

The people.

The colors.

The beach

The climate.

and ahhh the food. =]

One day.

One day.

For now, I am blessed with documenting right here in the states.

I honestly feel deep down in my heart that photography is my calling in life. Its my way of reaching out to people, and spreading His word.

I can't picture or imagine myself in any other setting with any other type of equipment in my hand, but a camera.  And so long as God keeps me on this path, my goal is glorify Him with every shot my camera fires.

I am incredibly beyond blessed to be able to call this my "job".  And really, I don't consider it one, because I genuinely enjoy it more than a pink iced cupcake (and that says A LOT.)

I want to personally thank each and everyone of you who has supported me from day one up until this day.  I thank you from the bottom of my heart.  This road hasn't been easy, and sometimes a little overwhelming, but to have motivation coming from friends, family, and even strangers... I am nothing short of grateful.  To capture such life. To stop a moment in time; a moment that will never be repeated... makes it all worth it.

I hope I can continue to glorify Him through this journey.

And I hope you will continue to walk with me on this journey.

Thank you! 

Thank you!

THANK YOU!

"...I'm gonna let it shine. Let it shine! Let it shine! Let it shine!"

[[The first and "original" crew of AiH-N's photography club, "Exposed."
(give or take a few peeps)
Love and miss you all!]]

HUGE LOVE!

XoXo

-Casey <3

So do not fear... | Holy Rollin'

HUGE LOVE!
XoXo
-Casey <3

New Blog | Fat Girl Slim Friday's

This will be quick.

I've dedicated an entirely separate blog for Fat Girl Slim Friday's.

Come on over!

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Subscribe by E-mail!

Fat Girl Slim | Life in the Fat Lane

HUGE LOVE!

XoXo

-Casey <3

Yayma & David | DreamTree Photography

In all of my Houstonian years, I've never walked around the parks in Downtown Houston.  Until this past weekend, that is.  I must say, its not as bad as I thought. Granted, it took us about 30 min to find THE spot we were looking for, because Houston has all these crazy entrance and exit ramps with no u-turns. BUT, we made it.

  The sky was severely overcast, but that was okay, because, we brought our own sunshine!  And I think you'll find exactly that, radiating through these images! 

Couples are one of my favorites to photograph!  The connection between two people who love each other is the next best connection to God.  LOVE IT!  Its genuine, and heart warming. =]

These two were full of giggles! I don't think I managed to get but a handful of shots where they weren't laughing! haha  Laughing is good for the soul!

Meet Yayma and David.

HUGE LOVE!
XoXo
-Casey <3

AiH-N Fall Fashion Show | DreamTree Photography

Ahh, this school has come such a long way (since May 2009).  I remember the very first day of the very first quarter.  I arrived at school a whole hour early.  In which case, I was the very first person at school on the very first day of the very first quarter. =]  Dork? Sure, why not? 

I've had the pleasure of photographing and documenting Ai's first fashion show, as well as it's second, as well as it's third.  All of which were completely amazing!  And when I'm rich and famous (HA!), I know who to run to for an awesome red carpet get-up. =]

Here are some of my favorite shots from this past show.

Enjoy. 

To see even more shots, check out ©DreamTree | Photography on Facebook!

btw. I do photograph events:

parties, weddings, birthday's, engagements, bridal showers, and yes, even birth stories!

Smashion Fashion & HUGE LOVE!

XoXo

-Casey. <3

What is THAT? | Aislynn's Corner

I love my child. 

She makes me laugh.

Makes me cry.

And often, lately, she makes me wonder.

...wonder what's going on in that 3 (almost 4yr) old brain of hers.

She's an artistic one, that's for sure, but I've never realized just how artistic she really is...

Until yesterday, that is. 

In one single moment, she made me laugh, cry, and wonder beyond the moon...

This is me. Yes me.

 And to be certain, I asked her, "Baby, who's that?" and she sweetly replied, "You, mama."

(yes, she calls me, "mama." I've stressed, "mommy", but it just don't work.)

My first initial reaction, was hmmm... I forget, honetsly. I thought I had entered the twilight zone for a second. Once I came back down to reality, I quickly (but nicely) grabbed the journal out of her hand, and immediately shut it.  Who knows how many people walked by and saw those things staring back at them?

Moral of the story.  Aislynn will be 4 years old next month, and she will no longer be taking showers with mommy.  Those days are long gone, and we'll just have to figure out something else when we're pressed for time.

This is me.
I'll let you decide which body part is which. =]

[[September 20, 2010]]

Here are some of her latest drawings:

[Her super cool rocket ship blasting off into space!]

[Yes, that's me again.  Big change from image #1, I'd say]

3yr old artistry, body parts, and HUGE LOVE!

XoXo

-Casey <3

Light the Night | Battle Against Leukemia and Lymphoma

[[UPDATE!  I've signed up for another Team! In addition to walking October 9, I will also be walking October 24!)

Hi all!

In case some didn't know, October 9, 2010, my sister and I am walking in Houston's "Light the Night" Walk. Together, we will "light the night" with hope for all those battling Leukemia and Lymphoma. Please consider donating to this very special cause, or perhaps donate your time and effort by walking with us! We'd love to have you on our team!  Plus, if we each meet a personal goal of $100, we'll receive a special t-shirt as well as an illuminated balloon.  The balloon(s) signifies red (supporters), white (survivors) or gold (in memory of a loved one).

http://pages.lightthenight.org/txg/Houston10/CAyalauhp 

http://pages.lightthenight.org/txg/Woodland10/CAyala

Funds raised through Light The Night Walk support the work of hundreds of the world's best and brightest researchers in their search for better therapies and cures for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma.

• A donation of $25 provides patients and their loved ones with FREE booklets that contain up-to-date information on their disease and help them make informed decisions about their treatment options.
• A donation of $50 makes possible a Family Support group with a trained facilitator where comfort can be found and experiences can be shared among patients and family members.
• A donation of $100 helps supply laboratory researchers with supplies and materials critical to carrying out their search for cures.
• A donation of $1,000 makes possible one- on-one conversations with health care specialists who provide patients with information about their disease, treatment options, and helps prepare them with questions for their health care team.

Please take a minute to view this video. Have tissues on hand! Their stories are remarkable!

Here's a pic of my sister's and I right before the March of Dimes 5k walk.

[[March of Dimes 2010]]




Please consider making a donation. Together, let's fight this battle!

Thank you!

HUGE LOVE!

XoXo

-Casey <3

A new journey | Hallelujah Tuesday's

And here I go again...

"Its been a while..."

If you haven't figured it out by now, I'm not the best blogger.
My posts seem to be far and very in between.

I guess I can blame that on, well, numerous factors. Most of which, I will not bore you with, although, I'm almost positive if I did choose to bore you with my laundry list of life's events, you'd sign me up for my own reality tv show. ha!

Gotta love life.


This past weekend was a busy one.
I had the pleasure of photographing one of my nearest and dearest friends.  We hiked in and all around downtown Houston, while stopping here and there to chat it up, and catch up on each other's lives.  It was nice, and a breath of fresh air (literally speaking, I wish. the humidity was anything but).  Overall, it was great!

Saturday was also a day of remembrance. I mourned my old life, and I said goodbye with a smile on my face.  Along side my husband and sister, we all took a further step into obedience with God.  After rededicating my life to Christ a little over a year ago, I never thought to have gone through this process.  Yes, when I was younger, it was apart of me.  At least that's what my parents say, and the photos speak for themselves.  But was it really apart of me?  I highly doubt it.  I was more concerned with where my pink Barbie heals were hiding, or why my dad made me wear these horrendous neon colored pants (I know, right??)

I knew of God, and I had heard the happy stories of Jesus and His crew.  I began to learn Easter was more than chocolate bunnies, fuzzy ducks, and colorful eggs.  I also knew the Easter Bunny wasn't real.  (yes, I totally just ratted out all you parentals out there)

But, what I didn't know was the pain and the suffering Jesus endured while on this earth.  I didn't know Jesus was a necessity in life. I didn't know the Bible was full of actual events.  Heck, I didn't even know why I had to read the thing. I wasn't aware of how much He could impact me and my life.  I just knew it was a good thing to pray to Him every night.

But now, I realize more.  Much much more.
I realize He set me free.  I realize there's more to Him than just sitting at a table with a bunch of homies enjoying a great supper. I realize there's more to praying than just saying, "Amen" and "Please do this (and that) for me." I realize going to church isn't questionable, but that its actually written in the Bible. I also realize, that yes, church really is fun. (who knew? eh?) And really, most of all, I realize, I am absolutely nothing without Him. Nothing. Nothing.

He completes me.

As my husband and I take the steps of this new journey, we're excited beyond measure!  We know God has wonderful blessings in store for our life. And we know that by walking with God, the goodness of His unfailing love will never cease, but instead, will only expand.

From now on, I'm sorta done with the whole "these days are meant for this type of post..."
I wanna be free to write whatever is on my mind...
Last week, a friend reminded me that routine just isn't my thing, and really, she's right. Its not.  I feel like I'm confined to a room, with each wall painted a color to represent each day of the week.  No.  I'm one, that wants the walls painted one color this day, and a completely different color the next. It won't be much different than it is now, but sure hoping as far as post are concerned, that's a different story. =)

[[September 18, 2010]]

Since rededicating your life to Christ (whether it had been 50 years ago, or 2 hours ago), what do you feel you have realized the most about Christ?

Happy goodbye's, happy hello's and HUGE LOVE!

XoXo

-Casey <3

Waiting patiently... | Fat Girl Slim Friday's

This past week, I finally made a trip to my doctor.  It was a regular check up, but I of course had a laundry list of questions to ask.  And WebMd doesn't seem to help much, so I figured what the heck, I'll ask my doctor and see what she has to say.

Although I've been eating right, and by right, I mean not every time I pass the cookie jar, I snag one. But instead, I've been eating healthier. In portions.  Cutting out the cokes was a cinch, because really, I'd much rather have some water.  I've also been exercising everyday.

Well all of this stopped last Wednesday.  My motivation took a nose dive.
These 3 month or so, although not exercising, I've def cut back on what I eat and how I eat.

Last week, I hopped on the scale, and not a single pound was gone. Nothing. Zip. Zero.  In fact, I managed to gain weight.  Story of my life, folks.  I began noticing around May of last year that whenever I've attempted to go on a "diet", instead of losing weight, I'd gain it. I'm not starving myself by any means, but instead my eating lifestyle is healthier.  This has been very discouraging for me, but seeing as I've never had a weight problem before, I thought it was just me needing to find the "right" "diet" that works for my body.

However, these past few months, I've been eating great! Yes, occasionally, I eat fast food, but definitely not nearly as much as before.  And here I am, 10lbs heavier.  Yes a whopping 10lbs. T-E-N lbs.


I brought this as a concern to my doctor as well as other symptoms I've been having.  She said, I should have at least lost a tiny bit, but losing not a single pound, and instead gaining it was questionable to her.

I went back the next morning to have a blood test.
They're checking for any abnormality with my thyroids.

I got home, and couldn't help but think, "What if this has been the problem the entire time???"  OR "What if God is testing me?  Maybe I need to lean on Him more during this time."

I'm not scared to hear the results, but instead, I'm super anxious. This will determine a lot for me... If I need to take medication to regulate my thyroids, or maybe perhaps I just need to crack down even harder on my diet.  No cheat days... nothing of the sort. And, the only way I will be able to do this, is through Him.

Tonight, I hope to begin my daily walking.  I mean, although I'm not losing any weight, at least my body is in full action, and my heart is pumping. That's what counts in the end, right?


I expect to receive my test results some time before the week is over (today is Wednesday), and will definitely update on those.  For now, its just a be-patient-and-wait-kinda thing...





HUGE LOVE!
XoXo
-Casey <3

Mario & Ana + 1 | DreamTree Photography

I had fun with these two!  I fell in love with their quirkiness, and seeing how natural they were together was quite inspirational.  I love photographing couples!  I love love.  Its what makes the world go 'round, and definitely what makes it worth while.

Thank you both for allowing me to capture these moments for you! Can't wait to meet Alice!


Here's a sneak peek from Ana and Mario's Maternity Session!
Enjoy!


btw. Mario wore his allll time favorite shirt. As you can see he digs Spider Man.
Me, however, I'm more of a Batman kinda-gal. With his sharp moves, and cat-like reflexes... not to mention that deep sexy voice... He makes my heart sort of flutter. (Spider Man ain't got diddlysquat on Batman. Just sayin' haha)  BUT, it was all gravy, Mario and I got along just fine! =]

Btw.  I've started 2 other blogs.  Neither of which have an actual post. BUT, I'm working on it.
Stay tuned for those. =]




SpiderMan, baby love, and HUGE LOVE!
XoXo
-Casey <3

Halloween Mini's | DreamTree Photography

Halloween Mini's are here!!

There are limited spaces available, so don't delay! Book now, to reserve your spot!

Also, attire doesn't have to be a costume. Fall attire is always an option. That way your photos will be put to use all year round, rather than just Halloween. Completely up to you!

Any questions?

Shoot me an email, or give me a call!

Candy, non-smelly feet, and HUGE LOVE!
XoXo
-Casey <3

Spooky Kooky Photo Contest! | DreamTree Photography

Halloween is literally just around the corner!! And, I know I say this all time, but its truly amazing how time really does fly! Especially when you're a parent!  Sooo, in honor of my sweet Aislynn Love's 4th Birthday (Halloween), a photo contest is, of course, in store!

Your submitted photo could win you either:

A FREE HALLOWEEN MINI SESSION or a $100 GIFT CERTIFICATE!

Winner gets to choose which prize to take home!

Free Mini Session! 

($65 value) 

Which includes the following:

30 min of continuous coverage.

5 fully enhanced images on CD.

Complimentary CD with screen resolution images.

10 Fall Greeting Cards w/envelopes.

OR

 

$100 Gift Certificate with ©DreamTree Photography! 

(Not applicable to session already booked nor mini sessions)  

Check out the flyer below for further details!

And feel free to pass it along!

FINE DETAILS:

I say "pets", because I know how it is... My hubby and I had a pet before we had a child. 

Pets are like children/people. I know all you pet lovers agree! 

Also, I say "children", because I've seen the adult costumes these days. haha 'Nough said! 

So photos can be of your own children, your niece, nephew, friend, or even yourselves as a child (I know, this go wayyy back. Rummage through those photo boxes. I guarantee, it will bring a smile to your face.)

HOWEVER, if you choose to submit a photo that is not you nor your child, please make sure you have proper permission from the proper authorities. =]

Ps. I'll be running a similar contest on my boudoir page! 

So, be on the lookout for that!

HUGE LOVE!

XoXo

-Casey <3