Olivia Hooper Photography

We've got a new LOOK!

2010-03-26T07:40:00.000-07:00

I'm sure you're all asking. Where the heck has she been?!?! I've been keeping busy but just haven't had the desire to blog much. Facebook has taken over my life, like many of yours I'm sure. My new blog will be over at oliviahooperphotography.wordpress.com. You can also become a fan of Olivia Hooper Photography at http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1298210447&ref=ts#!/pages/Olivia-Hooper-Photography/288734534761?ref=ts

and my new website is almost complete: www.oliviahooperphotography.com

Thanks for all your continued support!!!

MDO rocks!

2009-11-30T13:18:00.000-08:00

I had a terrific opportunity recently to take school pictures at my daughter's Mother's Day Out. The kids were so so much fun and I think I was able to capture all the unique expressions and smiles of each child. Remembering back to the days of my school photos we had the cookie cutter boring backdrops and the same cheesy smile year after year. I hope that the parents will really enjoy their photos and remember these precious years. I'm sorry that there are so many to share but I couldn't narrow down the ones I wanted to show and there were just too many cuties! I wish I could post them all! If you're in the area and are interested in school photos at your child's school or MDO I would LOVE to talk to the director/principal!

Construction Zone

2009-11-02T21:21:00.000-08:00

Working on a few changes that will make my blog more beautiful...stay tuned!

My Little Girly Girl

2009-10-07T20:22:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite boutique designers is Rene' of Girly Girl Originals. She has such an eye for beautiful fabrics, fun and kid friendly designs, and is just the sweetest person you will ever meet. To top if off she has some of the most gorgeous looking children. Trust me, the girl has got talent and good genes.

Here's Emily with her first Girly Girl set. Spectacular baby threads, aren't they?

Chubs

2009-09-30T22:28:00.000-07:00

Baby Em got to model for some fabulous designers on eBay recently. Here's a few for those of you that need a baby fix! Can those cheeks get any rounder???

Time to Catch Up!

2009-09-26T17:58:00.000-07:00

I've been neglecting this blog and I really do apologize. My kids have kept me extremely busy this summer and now that fall is here things are a little less hectic. Here are a few pictures of the cutest little boy I got to do a session with this summer. Isn't he a doll?

Windows, Windows, Windows...

2009-08-30T14:10:00.000-07:00

I LOVE LOVE natural light. Nothing is better than walking into a room and seeing a wall full of sunlight pouring in. You know it's going to be a great place to grab some shots. What's even better is walking in and finding a king size bed with crisp white linens. It's like a dream come true to photograph babies on.

Cleaning up

2009-08-26T12:50:00.000-07:00

I am cleaning up my files and came across this little cutie today. This was a picture from last year and I just love his expression so much I had to share!

Miss G--another year older and more beautiful than ever!

2009-08-20T23:24:00.000-07:00

I was totally honored to take pictures again of this young lady who I had the privilege of shooting last year. She is amazingly mature and such a beauty! What a photographer's dream!

Chinese Gardens

2009-06-25T07:37:00.000-07:00

We had so much fun photographing a few sets for boutique sew unique this past week. There's a Buddhist temple near our home with a garden filled with statues that was the perfect background for these sets. The designer Sue was a joy to work with!

Kiddos

2009-06-19T13:55:00.001-07:00

They grow up way too fast! Here's what I've captured in a blink of an eye so that I'll never forget them at this age...

Baby Grace Designs

2009-06-16T14:00:00.001-07:00

I had the pleasure of working with Jayne of Baby Grace Designs. Her fabric pairings are so fun and fresh and her work is just divine!

Tweet Tweet Sweet!

2009-05-07T18:27:00.001-07:00

Molly of KC*ME is a dream designer to work with! She is so much fun and just a genius with a sewing machine. She's also a super sweet mother to my good friend Jena. Here is her latest set, which my daughter absolutely LOVES to wear, that we modeled and happens to be listed on eBay right now for a super low price! Click here to view her auction.

I Heart Faces - Week 17

2009-05-04T19:26:00.000-07:00

Jodi of MCP actions brought my attention to this site and their weekly contest. I knew right away which photo I wanted to enter. No huge story behind this one but it was the first of many modeling jobs my daughter has done and brought us into the world of boutique modeling. Check out the other amazing entries at www.iheartfaces.com

Baby Bear

2009-04-26T13:26:00.000-07:00

Emily is now two weeks old and already losing that newborn look. I knew I had to get some pictures in soon. Here are a few to share with you!

Photo Contest

2009-04-20T18:25:00.000-07:00

This is a photo of Izzy I took awhile back (I think it was last summer) but I don't believe I've ever shared it. I have it blown up and waiting to be framed. However, Jodi of MCP Actions is running a contest with the folks at Color Inc. They are picking the perfect pictures to be blown up and printed on a gallery wrapped canvas. I would absolutely LOVE this to be done on canvas! Hope you like it too!

I am entering this photo in the MCP Actions/Color Inc. Win a Gallery Wrap Canvas Photo Contest at http://mcpactions.com/blog. I certify that I took this photo and give both parties permission to use this photograph on their blogs/sites.

Emily Olivia Hooper

2009-04-20T07:40:00.000-07:00

She's less than two weeks old but already settling into our family so well. She looks so much like Izzy when Izzy was a newborn. The major difference is that she has so much more hair and it's dark and thick right now. I think she has more hair than Izzy does today! Had to share my first photos of her. Many, many more to come!!! I think we'll keep her!

A few more

2009-03-30T09:27:00.000-07:00

So I fibbed a little when I said we were on maternity leave. I couldn't "leave" completely from my love of photography and Izzy has been doing so well with her modeling lately. My sweet friend Jena sent Izzy these flowers to model and we had some beautiful weather here in Houston this weekend. Though we are cutting down on the picture taking for now please come check back often because I'll be posting some old favorites that I have never gotten a chance to post in the past.

Shabby Chic

2009-03-27T07:07:00.000-07:00

I LOVED working with Traci and April from travelinlight and forevermyangel to come up with this collaborative design. Watch for these in April during TBL's next launch!

Oh and this is the LAST official modeling shoot we are doing before May. I'm about to burst!

Splish Splash!!

2009-03-17T14:19:00.000-07:00

Another fun design by Kristi of Blu Moon Designs, who by the way did an AWESOME job designing and sewing the crib bedding in our new nursery! LOVE her stuff. The cute hair bows we are modeling to match are from Katie of theres only one of me. Look up "Boutique PTB" to find the auctions on eBay this week!

Ready to be a BIG Sister!

2009-02-17T13:48:00.000-08:00

Everyone is always asking if Izzy is ready to be a big sister. Let me tell you this girl was BORN to be a big sister. Especially to another little girl. She is constantly talking into my belly button and telling Emily to come out and say, "SURPRISE"! She has promised to change diapers and take care of her. Here are two from a mini session we did today while modeling some cute bows from LaBellaBowtique.

XOXO everyone!

2009-02-12T08:28:00.000-08:00

Hoping that everyone has a Happy Valentine's Day with all those that they love! I got a cute idea from the YCMT blog and made these for Izzy's class yesterday. Hope the parents don't kill me for the sugar high their kids will be on for a week at least!!! Hugs to all!

Growing Up

2009-02-10T17:38:00.000-08:00

Had to share this picture of Izzy I took yesterday. She looks so grown up it's making me cry! It must be the pregnancy hormones...

It's Been Awhile

2009-01-18T20:06:00.000-08:00

Yes, I'm still alive! But I've been cutting back on the sessions and the modeling jobs because I am now 6 months pregnant! However, we are doing an occasional launch on eBay and for our special designer friends upon request. Here is a super cute and super fun knot set from Leigh Ann of Posh Piggy Couture. We picked out the fabrics together and Jena of sweet*bows*4*sweetpeas* boutique did a set of matching bows for Izzy. Don't you love the colors?!?!

XOXO

2008-11-23T13:27:00.000-08:00

Valentine's sets have begun arriving at our door and they are absolutely adorable! Here are two recent sessions Izzy did for some upcoming eBay launches. The first is from Aimee of sewgirlygirl. It is the sweetest three piece set made of different toiles, polka dots, and reds. The second deco set is from wifeandmotherofpilots. CUTE hearts made from gorgeous fabrics and soft minky. Love them both and I think Izzy is starting to get the knack for this modeling stuff!

Seeing double

2008-11-09T18:31:00.000-08:00

Aren't these the two cutest little bookends!? These girls just turned one last week and I had the privilege of photographing them in their pretty holiday dresses. They were so adorable and had such personality! Thanks to their super mom who made the session quick and easy for us!

Halloween 08

2008-11-01T18:58:00.000-07:00

Izzy had a blast this Halloween. What a difference a year makes. A 2 year old suddenly discovers the love of sweet treats and how to con people our of multiple pieces instead of just one! She looked sweet in her Dorthoy costume and even carried her basket FULL of candy the whole time by herself (would NOT let it go). Someone asked me if she had even seen The Wizard of Oz and if she had been scared. Let's just say when the wicked with cackled out loud Izzy laughed along with her. Should I be worried....? Of course I had to take a few pictures in the studio before we went out for a night of fun.

Lounging About...

2008-10-30T10:18:00.000-07:00

Izzy has had the opportunity to model a bunch of lounge sets recently. Not only are they adorable they are all super comfortable! LOVE those eBay designers who can combine cuteness with comfort! These are going to be perfect this winter.

And here's another for Sparkle Princess

Baby B the Sweet Pea

2008-10-16T07:44:00.000-07:00

Isn't he SOOO sweet?!? I am so so behind on my editing but I'm trying to play catch up this week. I promise Baby B's momma that I will have them done real soon! Here's a few from his session that are sure to provide some big smiles.

Photographing and Designing?

2008-10-12T10:06:00.000-07:00

I've always loved art. But as we get older a lot of us forget and trade in our paintbrushes and crayons for other toys. I recently had the opportunity to pick up my brushes again and participate in a collaboration with Jena of sweet*bows*4*sweetpeas*boutique and Molly of KC*ME to design a tote that matches Gymboree's new Holiday Friend line. Here's a look at what we came up with! To see all our auctions search Boutique OJM on eBay. The twirl skirt is so, so cute and you can tell she loved wearing it. The bows that Jena makes are always PERFECT and beautifully made. The tote will be customized with the name of the winning bidder!

Sparkle Princess

2008-10-09T09:54:00.000-07:00

She makes the BEST clippies!!! They are beautiful, easy to wear and her prices are unbeatable! We have been so lucky to have Jess send us this big box of goodies to model. It was like Christmas opening up her package. Here's a few pictures to share. Go check out her etsy store here.

And the winner of the birthday present is....

2008-10-07T12:00:00.000-07:00

Ashley of Ella Faith Designs! Yay!!! Present coming to you soon!!!

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

6

Timestamp: 2008-10-07 19:00:18 UTC

Thanks to everyone for wishing my baby a big Happy Birthday!

Miss N's sneak peek

2008-10-07T10:26:00.001-07:00

Here are a few photos to share from Miss N's photo session. She was a month old here. I know I'm SOOO behind on editing!!! Hope you like them Kare Bear! The rest are ready for you to view. :)

These are OFF THE HOOK!

2008-09-24T17:01:00.000-07:00

We were fortunate enough to model these darling crocheted hats for Off the Hook Children's Boutique. Lauren is the desinger and she is one of the sweetest ladies in the eBay and etsy community. Go check out her blog here and her etsy store here. Here are a few pictures of her gorgeous crocheted hats, great for your little one this winter. Believe me when I say that if you have a 2 year old who takes everything and anything off their head, they will wear these! Mine loves hers!

Christmas is here on eBay!

2008-09-23T06:41:00.000-07:00

We're doing a lot of Christmas modeling lately. In the world of eBay Christmas shopping begins in early September. Here's a recent outfit by Punky Fae Designs that Izzy modeled. Unfortunately in Houston there are so many trees that have fallen and areas that just aren't what they used to be so we used our backyard for these. More to come soon! I've been busy editing away every chance I get!

Happy Birthday Baby!!!

2008-09-17T19:05:00.000-07:00

My little Izzy is turning 2 tomorrow. I can't believe it...she is such a little girl now. She plays with her dolls, feeding them all the time and taking them for walks in their strollers, she loves to dance, sing, and her vocabulary is just unbelievable! One of her favorite things is to watch Blue's Clues on video. Yes, the old Steve ones (we aren't huge fans of Joe). In fact some say my husband resembles good old Steve. Maybe that's why she loves him??? So to honor the big 2 we decided to have a Blue's Clue's party. Unfortunately nasty Ike had other plans and threw us for a loop. Our party had to be canceled. Luckily we headed to Tyler, TX where some of Izzy's cousins live and had a family party there. Woo hoo!!! Ike even made an appearance half way through and decided to take our lights away. Who needs lights when you have birthday candles!!! Here's my big, little Izzy at her party. Sorry if they are really grainy! These were taken on auto in real low light conditions because of the power outage and no flash on hand. A 2 year old just moves WAY to quick! :)

Oh, and if you decide to leave a little birthday wish for Izzy (which I will read to her) I'll do a random drawing at the end of the week and send the winner a little prize! :) A Happy Birthday present to YOU! (and I promise it won't be a handy dandy noteboook!)

$100/hour to borrow a porch

2008-09-02T11:57:00.000-07:00

I haven't shared any new pictures in awhile so I thought I'd post a few of Izzy's recent modeling. I promise to have a few new sessions posted soon! But the exciting part of this post...I can post pictures larger now!!! Woo hoo! I thought about going back to resize all my older posts but I figure it shows progression (or maybe some may call it pure laziness). :)

Oh, and a quick story about the pictures of Izzy on the white porch. My friend and I found a bed and breakfast in the Historic Heights district to use for a prefect location for that dress she is modeling. I even got the Inn Keeper's permission to use it. Well, his wife came home about 30 minutes later and decided to charge us $100/hour for using the porch. No thank you! We were done with the shoot right then and there. :)

6 going on 16

2008-08-20T14:35:00.001-07:00

When my friend Matt asked me to take pictures of his daughter Grace I was really excited. I had seen pictures of her but never have had the pleasure to meet her. She is absolutely breath taking gorgeous! And 6?! She acts like she's 16 and looks much older too. Better keep leash on this little lady Matt cause she is going to be a knock out! Here's a preview of our session...

Catwalk Cutie

2008-08-19T16:32:00.000-07:00

Izzy was busy this last week modeling for more fabulous designers on eBay. I promise to post some other non-modeling work soon! For now here's my little Catwalk Cutie.

Twinkling Tees

2008-08-14T16:55:00.000-07:00

Izzy modeled two tees for Jill of www.twinklingtees.com. She makes the most adorable bling tess from newborn through adult sizes, personalized just for you! Go check them out!

The Blue Hole

2008-08-12T08:33:00.000-07:00

This past weekend we took a little road trip to visit my husband's grandmother in San Antonio. Along the way we stopped at The Blue Hole in Wimberly, TX. The water was freezing cold, yet all the kids were jumping and swinging off trees like monkeys! It was a great weekend!

Tu-tu cute

2008-08-11T14:46:00.000-07:00

One of the joys of being a mother to a little girl is getting to see her occasionally dress in fun girly things. We modeled a bunch of cute tutus for Candice of Jillibeans Boutique this past week. Here are just a few to share.

Old Favorites

2008-08-04T06:36:00.000-07:00

Before Izzy started modeling on eBay we started by modeling for our friend Carla. These are just two pictures from some of her adorable designs!

My little cowgirl

2008-07-31T21:16:00.001-07:00

Izzy has an obsession with shoes. Guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, does it? :) These pink cowboy boots are a new favorite of hers. We went to the Children's Museum the other day and all the toddlers took their shoes off to go play. Of course my child refused and wore the slip on shoe covers, adult sized I might add because none of the kids wear them, over her boots just so she wouldn't have to part from them!

And this is a new favorite photo of mine!

The New Addition

2008-07-24T20:50:00.000-07:00

I told you I couldn't wait to photograph this little one! How adorable is she?!?! Baby N is so alert and strong too! She was picking her head up at less than a week old. There were no complaints from this one naked. She was in her element! What a babe!!!!

Surprise!!!!

2008-07-24T13:31:00.000-07:00

We headed up to East Texas last weekend for a fun surprise party for my sister-in-law. What's more fun than throwing a surprise luau?! The decorations my sister-in-law, Laure, and mother-in-law put together were fabulous and the food was delicious! Top that off with a crowd of good friends and family and you have got one happening PARTY! Here a few of my favorites from the event. Sorry for the large number of pics but I couldn't decide which ones to share. To view them all head on over to my flickr account here: Lisa's Party!

Welcome Baby N!

2008-07-23T18:28:00.000-07:00

Have you ever seen anything sweeter than this little bundle of joy? She's 2 days old here. I can't wait to photograph her more soon! Her mom is doing well. :)

Boutique Modeling

2008-07-22T20:38:00.000-07:00

We've joined the world of boutique modeling on eBay! Our first set was sent to us by Michele of Elite Boutique Designs. This is an adorable shirt and shorts outfit and Izzy loved modeling it because it is so comfortable. Don't you dig the orange shoes?! We will be modeling for more talented eBay designers soon so keep checking back!

Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice

2008-07-21T21:44:00.000-07:00

That's what these little girls are made of! This session was so much fun! I was asked to take photos of this family and their FUN FUN three little ones! This SO makes me want to have more kids...and especially three little girls. Their poor dad is going to have to watch out for all the boys as they get older!!! Isn't this just the cutest family?! Their home was gorgeous to match! Here are a few from the session to share with everyone...

What a doll!

2008-07-13T20:06:00.000-07:00

I was editing some pictures tonight and ran across some photos of a session I did a few months ago for a really cute family! They have the most adorable little baby boy! Isn't he a doll! Thought I'd share a few of these.

Another try

2008-07-11T18:19:00.000-07:00

Looking at my last few attempts to do hi key was unsettling. I knew I had to get them right. So I made a few adjustments and I think I'm getting there! Here are a few from today's attempt. The dress was made by Me, with the help of my mother-in-law on the button holes. Don't you love the rhinestone buttons?! What little girl doesn't need a little bling?

Business Cards

2008-07-10T12:36:00.000-07:00

People have begun asking for cards and rates. So I whipped these up with the help of a little template and Photoshop. What do you think? I kind of like them!

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New Toys!!!

2008-07-10T12:10:00.000-07:00

For my birthday I was lucky enough to get some fabulous gift certificates from my family for PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT!!! Yay! Thanks FAMILY!!! I hit up the B&H website and bought some goodies to go along with my Alien Bee. Here's my first few attempts at what people call "Hi Key" photography. I'm working on getting some of the kinks out of proper setup of the lighting for a crisper brighter look. But I thought I'd post these so that I could track my progress.

J + A = Baby!!!

2008-07-06T20:34:00.000-07:00

I went to Austin this past weekend for a maternity shoot. Couldn't have found a more willing and beautiful model. She is due August 20th and is looking so good! If only we could all be so petite at month 8. Her husband got in on the action towards the end of the shoot and was such a trooper! Here's a little sneak peek at some of the many shots we caught.

Tiny Dancer

2008-06-18T11:37:00.000-07:00

Sweet Miss V and her gorgeous mom came by last week for some mother daughter pictures. She is so cute! Her older cousin, of one or two weeks, joined in on the action as well. Enjoy!

Fun with Chalk

2008-06-17T11:26:00.000-07:00

I know it's kind of "cheating" to start a blog and post four times in one day but I have to catch up!

Remember the long summer days where you spent all day riding bikes, coloring with chalk, and blowing bubbles outside? I'd forgotten until this year. Having a little girl brings back all the good memories of a care free life!

MDO Fun!

2008-06-17T11:09:00.001-07:00

We had a recent get together at the end of the year for all of Izzy's Mother's Day Out classmates. What cuties! we had fun but we were exhausted by the end of the day!!! Though it's been about a month I thought I'd share my favorite picture from the event.

Tea Time!

2008-06-17T10:52:00.000-07:00

Izzy found the tea set I've been holding back on giving her. It is porcelain but I couldn't resist. Who doesn't love a good old fashioned tea party with Mr. Bear? There were too many fun shots I couldn't pick a favorite. I can't believe she'll be two in September!

Peek-a-boo!

2008-06-17T10:45:00.000-07:00

I did a recent shoot with the oh so adorable Miss Ferguson. She's 7 months pregnant and coming along quite nicely. Here are a few to share. Isn't she just glowing?!?

My Favorite shot! She's gorgeous!

Hooray for blogs!

2008-06-17T10:38:00.000-07:00

I've been asked by a lot of people recently to show my work. So I'm now jumping into the world of BLOGGING! YAY! I know that the number one rule is to post often and keep it interesting. Hopefully I do both. So check in frequently and let me know what you think by leaving me comments. Maybe I'll have fun contests from time to time... :)