Shawn Hodges Photography Blog

Grand Opening!

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:25:59 EDT

Shawn Hodges Photography Studio had a wonderful Grand Opening on August 13th, 2010! Thank you to everyone that attended!

Mr & Mrs Harrison

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 02:46:13 EDT

Once again, I am honored to have been chosen to capture the wedding day of Cindy and Scott! They were married on July 3, 2010 in a gorgeous outside ceremony. They were surrounded by lots of loving family and friends. Everything was perfect! I enjoyed being a part of it :) Thank you, to both of you for choosing me.

Jessica and Joey

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:26:14 EDT

I am honored to have been chosen to photograph the memories of this sweet couple's wedding day! I enjoyed every minute of it! Congrats to you both! I wish you many many years of love and happiness!

Thank you for choosing me!

Hannah sr 2K11

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:23:14 EDT

Hannah and I had a great time working together! This is one of my fav shots from our session! I love the color and pink shoes! We went to a location I have been eyeballing for a long time and got some great stuff :) Then we ended up at her home getting some shots with the sunset and her sweet lil puppies!

Thanks Hannah for choosing me, I enjoyed meeting you! :)

Greyson Hererra's 1st bday shoot!

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:24:07 EDT

Happy to get celebrate Mr. G's first birthday with a birthday session! We also got some great pictures of his beautiful family too! Isn't he a dollface?

Balloon Portrait Party at Ashley Huff's :)

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:50:38 EDT

Thank You, Ashley for hosting the Balloon Portrait Party! :) And since it was your birthday that day, you get the sneak peek! I picked this out as my fav because I love the way Ry is standing! I love these girls! I have been photographing them since before lil Presley could walk good :) Thanks from the bottom of my heart for being some of my sweetest most loyal clients!

Baby Coen

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:56:36 EDT

Sweet lil Coen loved sleeping in my basket! His Mommy and I moved him all around into different poses and he just slept thru it all! I LOVE sleeping baby pictures!

Thank You to Grandma, Mommy and Daddy for choosing me to capture your sweet baby boy!

Back to Reality...

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:21:14 EDT

I have been on vacation with my family for the passed week! Tomorrow is really the official day of being in the office and getting caught up. I have been playing catch up this weekend but tomorrow is the official back to work day! We had a wonderful time on our family trip! Now back to album design, senior 2K11 marketing, editing my weddings and preparring for the BIG grand opening AUGUST 13th, back to school, fall portraits, and Christmas! ;)

Here are some shots of my pretty baby sister that I took while we were gone.

Big Sneak!

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 13:08:29 EDT

I am behind on posting blog peeks, so here is a random post of some of my latest sessions: Rikki Lei Taylor, Colton Welch sr 2k10, Jackson & Sloan Biggs, Charlotte Baldwin

Thank you for choosing me!

4th of July!

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:37:35 EDT

First of all, I just realized that I left the winner on facebook but not here...duh! Sorry about that :) The blog contest winner for the 16x20 float wrap was: Cindy Terry

Congratulations, Cindy!

Thank you all so much for your comments and for taking the time to leave your testimonial on the blog!

In celebration of the 4th of July, I am offering a special on my session fee! I will be in the studio and around town taking pictures on Friday, July 2nd! ;) Hope to see you all there celebrating our freedoms!

Blog Contest Time!

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:53:56 EDT

The Awesome Briggs Family...

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:51:34 EDT

I have wanted to do a session with a couch in a field like this for a long time! These came out so perfect! I love the colors, and the location! Thanks Holli and the gang! You all rocked this session!

Summertime FUN!

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 03:40:37 EDT

Fun shots of my most fav people in the whole world enjoying summer! Oh and one shot of half of my fav cat duo...

Maleiah sr 2K10

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:58:06 EDT

OMGizzle I LOVE this one!

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 02:45:25 EDT

Colby Robertson Sr 2K10

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:38:44 EDT

Long Time...No Blog Post!

Mon, 31 May 2010 16:08:45 EDT

I have not taken the time to update my blog in awhile! We have been working hard to get our new studio ready! We finally have some prints hung up! I have so many that I love choosing just a few was a very hard decision! They have now gotten the top of the building painted and we are in the process of getting our sign designed so we can get it hung up soon! We are planning a grand opening for August! Stay tuned for updates concerning the big event! You will not want to miss it! For now the studio is by appointment only! Give me a call if you need to book a session or if you need anything at all! :) 903-657-6819

It is about time for a portrait party for summer! If you would be interested in attending please let me know! I will get dates and final planning all worked out after I see if there is enough interest :) I am thinking bubbles or balloons to celebrate summer time!

I am also proud to say I had a picture on the cover of The Wedded Bliss for the May/June Issue! Thank you to Shay Pool and her Mom :) If anyone would like a copy, I have plenty at the studio! Give me a call, text, email and I will get one to you :)

And so , the next sneak peak goes to Whitney and Justin! We met out at the farm on a gorgeous afternoon and got some really pretty light and color! Thank you, Justin and Whitney for choosing me!

Until next time....Shawn

Natalie Bagley SR 2K11

Mon, 31 May 2010 21:57:23 EDT

YAY to the seniors of 2K11! Your senior year is going to be so much fun! In planning for the year, don't forget to schedule your professional portrait session! You don't have to wait until the end of the year either! I am already booking 2K11 Seniors! Call today to book yours ;)

Madison & Christian

Sat, 08 May 2010 02:03:12 EDT

The beautiful babes of Jonathan and Krystal Medford out at the farm! Thank you for choosing me, I had a wonderful time!

Chaz Maxwell-Sr 2K10

Fri, 07 May 2010 00:48:48 EDT

Leverette's Chapel Senior-

Spent the afternoon photographing Chaz at his school and football field which made for some unique images! Thanks to Julie, Chaz and Family for choosing me!

Hana Wylie

Wed, 05 May 2010 02:39:11 EDT

Another gorgeous HHS senior of 2K10! Thank you, Hana, Mom & Dad for choosing me! I enjoyed meeting you! Hope you enjoy your sneak and I will see you on Saturday!

Kaylee- Sr 2K10

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 07:56:54 EDT

Oh to be so young and beautiful! Kaylee and I had a wonderful time traveling to new locations that I have had my eye on for awhile. Thank you, Kaylee! I hope you enjoy your sneak peek!

HHS Prom 2K10/ Haylee and Mac

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 02:19:47 EDT

I have been blessed with a lot of seniors this year! Seniors are top of my favorites to photograph! They are beautiful and a lot of fun! I had the honor of photographing these two in a senior session and for prom tonight! I got some really good ones! At first glance, these are my favs! Enjoy!!!

Haylee , Mac & Valerie , I hope you all had a wonderful time at your prom tonight! I know your Mom's and Dad's are so proud of you! :)

I ordered my first Studio print! :)

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:09:31 EDT

Baby Sofia

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 16:20:40 EDT

Just a few peeks of Sofia the new baby of Kelly and Micah Howard! Isn't she a doll! These are a few of my favorites! :) Thanks Kelly and Micah for choosing me to photograph your new baby girl! Congrats to you both!

Whitney&Micah

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 21:14:24 EDT

and their precious baby boy,Toby! Are they not the cutest lil family ever :) The were engaged the day of our session so we got some cute family shots and also some engagement pics too!

Thank You for choosing me! I had a great time getting to know you! I will have your proofs ready a.s.a.p.

Cyndee Moody Sr Class of 2K10

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 02:23:14 EDT

I enjoyed meeting Cyndee, her Mom and sister! We, of course, had a great time wandering the downtown streets of Henderson Texas documenting the perfect senior session! We also ended up in my new studio for some cool shots of Cyndee in her prom dress! Then we ended up at the farm for some pretty spring time pictures with green grass and flowers!

Thank You, Cyndee and Shirley for choosing me! I enjoyed it so much!

Happy Easter!

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 13:22:50 EDT

Thank you, Jesus for the cross! In Him (Jesus Christ) all things are new!

Emily

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 15:14:55 EDT

Shawn Hodges Photography STUDIO....COMING SOON!!!!

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 23:12:49 EDT

I am so VERY excited to announce that I have officially signed a lease on the perfect building in the heart of historical, downtown Henderson, Texas! It has been in the works since late last summer and it is finally official! I am so blessed to be successful in something that I love! Thank you to all of my loyal clients that have made this dream come true!

Stay tuned - I will be announcing an opening date in the next few weeks!

Haylee - Henderson High School Senior 2K10- part 2

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:45:38 EDT

Haylee sr 2K10

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:34:22 EDT

I met Ms. Haylee for a session with a really cool car that her Grand-Dad was sweet enough to drive over to us :) It was a pretty afternoon that turned cold and windy! So, after the car shoot we opted to continue our super cool 2K10 senior session tomorrow! Stay tuned for some more great images!

Cindy & Scott

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:39:54 EDT

So excited to be shooting the wedding of these two in July! We met downtown for an urban e-session and got some great shots! I am in love with this hot pink brick...it matches her rockin hot pink shoes! Stay tuned there will be more sneaks from this session coming...

Thank you, Cindy... for choosing me! I will have your proofs ready soon!

2010 Rusk County Youth Project Show

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:51:34 EDT

I am so honored to be chosen to be the official photographer for the Rusk County Youth Project Show again this year! Last year was my first time to be a part and I LOVED it! I am so excited to spend the week out there with the kids again!

Here are a few shots from tonight. The Project Show officially kicks off at 8 am tomorrow morning! Come out and show your support! :)

Bethany

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:56:45 EDT

Another Awesome Senior for 2K10! I met up with B and her Mom for a "urban style" shoot in Tyler Texas. We had a great time! There was plenty of sunshine and even more wind! We got some great images! Stay tuned you will be seeing more of this beauty from SHP! Until then....here is a sneak peek :)

Thank You for choosing me!

Guzman Family

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:12:23 EDT

Loved working with this beautiful family again! And the light just could not have been more perfect! Here is a quick sneak of our session! You can see more of these two girls on my website as well! Thank you, Jackie! I will have your proofs ready soon!

Luke

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:56:16 EDT

I have had the privilege to photograph Mr. Luke and his sweet sisters several times! I am so honored to capture some shots for his 2nd birthday! We met up at the farm on a gorgeous sunshine day and had a great time visiting and photographing! Here are a few sneaks to hold Mommy over until the proofing gallery is ready!

Thank you~

Email

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:12:21 EDT

I am having some troubles getting my email from my website. If you are trying to reach me you can email me at shodges97 @ hotmail. com (no spaces) Hopefully the problem will be fixed soon!

Thank You!

Stella & Dot By Wendi Ferguson

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:52:21 EST

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Wendi Ferguson - Stella & Dot Stylist

Visit Wendi's online Stella & Dot Boutique to shop some really cute jewelry. Or give her a call and visit with her about hosting your own trunk show!

Save this Date...

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:55:30 EST

Hutto Orthodontics and Shawn Hodges Photography

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:28:03 EST

Excited to be working with Dr. Hutto and his staff to get images of patients after they get their braces off! Check out these beautiful smiles :)

Orthodontist | Henderson & Kilgore, TX | Hutto Orthodontics |

Addilyn

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:49:42 EST

What a treat to take pictures of lil miss Addi :) I've had the privilege of photographing in this family before and I am so honored to have them back for pictures of their new lil baby :) Thanks for choosing me!

Corley's 1st Birthday!-Henderson, Texas Photography

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:38:34 EST

Corley Clark started celebrating early with a one year birthday shoot! I enjoyed meeting this sweet lil one. She did so good, especially considering it was FREEZING cold that day! We had to keep getting in the car to warm her up! :)

Thank you Ben, Karrie and Corley for choosing me to photograph this special time!

BIG Snow 2K10

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:42:48 EST

East Texas sees snow! Well, for 24 hours it was winter here :) I so enjoyed the winter wonderland that we had and wish it would have stayed for a few more days. It seemed like a magical vacation! One day with no stress just total childhood bliss.

Thank you, Jesus for the cross! In Him (Jesus Christ) all things are new!

I am behind on posting blog peeks, so here is a random post of some of my latest sessions: Rikki Lei Taylor, Colton Welch sr 2k10, Jackson & Sloan Biggs

Thank you to all of you for choosing me!

Happy 4th of July!

Thank you LORD for all the blessings!

Thank you to all of our troops and their families!

GOD bless America! Land of the FREE and HOME OF THE BRAVE!

HHS Prom 2K10/ Haylee and Mac

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:40:18 EST

Welcome to the new look of SHP! I hope you enjoy looking thru photos on my new website. And I hope you continue to visit SHP Blog for Sneak and Peek's and important info about Shawn Hodges Photography. I have some really exciting news in the brew! I have been brewing them since July of 2009 and cannot wait to reveal the BIG news to all of my SHP fans! Speaking of fans...notice the facebook icon on the website and blog page. Be sure to check out the fan page and become a fan!

Here is the first sneak to the new blog....

Nancy Lebeck and her grandkids....