Halloween fun!

Hope everyone had a fun-filled Halloween weekend... i sure did!  :)  This year we decided on a group theme for costumes... and RYAN came up with the brilliant idea to do a French Cabaret troop, a la Lucent Dossier style.  I think we had more fun planning the costumes, make-up and getting ready than the actual party itself!  Sooo, i thought i would share...

So our troop consisted of 10 peeps, friends Jamie, Angel, Brad, baby Bryon, Jay, Dave, Ryan (the Ringmaster...of course), me, Shannon and the kiddo..Taylor.  Thanks to my buddies for a GREAT halloween year!  :)

Now back to work!!!

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT [SAVANNAH] | Dallas Senior Photography

the stomach bug.

i got it.  the meanest one of the lot.  it bit me hard and didnt want to let go.  but i think i am finally rid of it and recovering.  not to turn the blog into a public service announcement, but wash your hands several times a day... don't get coughed on... dont drink after others... or share a meatball with them either.  400 students were absent from Rockwall HS with this damn bug on monday. So BE CAREFUL.

so this is DAY 4 for me.  I have been bedridden since Sunday morning.. but today i am trying to work from home... we'll see how that goes.  i still haven't eaten more than a piece or two of toast.. so i hope to get my appetite back today and get some much needed energy.

that said... i am FAR behind in the editing dept.  unfortunately, there is one photographer and one editor.. me and me.  so dates are going to have to be pushed back by the amount of days i've been out... let's say 3.
so if you were expecting something today... expect it friday.. and so on.

now if you are expecting something..wait the 3 extra days and if you havent heard from from me... ask me about it.  because my busy brain mixed with sick brain could easily overlook something.  :)

TAKE CARE.  leslie

office duties.

just wanted to pass along that no one will be in the office from now until Sat. morning... so if you need to reach me or shannon, email us!  leslie@urbanphotosite.com or shannon@urbanphotosite.com

after a somewhat slow summer, things have been picking up around the studio.  we had our holiday sessions on Sat. with EIGHT families!  there was a little blood, sweat and tears but we made it through the day!  :)  (side note..the blood came from a daddy getting unintentionally punched in the lip by his 4 year old... not by me. ) haha!  but we got awesome shots as always...

my job as PTSA historian and MOM has picked back up as well.. with lots of events to shoot at Arts Magnet...  not to mention getting the kid ready to start looking at colleges.  oy.  

i'm sure many of you are busy bees too, but don't forget to schedule a holiday session if you have not yet done so.  in order to have your photos back by Christmas you need to book a session by Nov.20 !

TAKE CARE... more pics to come!  :)          

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT [CASSIE] | Dallas Senior Photography

Had a great session with model ready Cassie last weekend!  Ryan rocked her style and she looked gorgeous!  Yay for me.  ;)

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State Fair Fun!

Call for entries!  Participate in my Texas State Fair photo scavenger hunt!  It's just for fun and the goal, as with any photographic endeavor, is to capture amazing photographs... and the winner gets $100 print credit!

these are the two rules to submit

1. all photos must be from the 2010 texas state fair.
2. you can only submit one photo per category. (and no, you can't submit the same photo in multiple categories.)

here are three guidelines to keep in mind

1. it is never a good idea to break the law in order to capture a photograph, i.e. trespassing.
2. in what is considered a public space, such as an event like the state fair, everyone is fair game for being photographed. this does not mean you can't ask permission of a person, or even ask people to pose. no matter what, you need to respect the privacy of any adult who doesn't want you to photograph her/his children.
3. please shoot all photographs at the highest quality setting that your camera will allow and keep the original files. it would be a shame to have fantastic photos that can't actually be printed larger than a postage stamp because you had your camera settings on the lowest possible quality. 

how to enter submissions

1. upload your photos to facebook.
2. use the photo's caption to list the category in which you are entering that photo. you can also title your photo, but the category needs to be clear.
3. tag me in the photo. if we are not facebook friends,  friend request me (Leslie Katz)
4. need your submissions no later than Oct. 9th

32 categories

1. weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee (rides)
2. gee your hair smells terrific (hairstyles)
3. try again (fair games)
4. a week's worth of calories (high calorie food)
5. longhorns (TX fans)
6. too fancy for the fair (people wearing fancy clothes)
7. boomer sooner (OU fans)
8. is there a problem occifer? (drunk people)
9. as seen from above
10. as seen from below
11. i need this like i need another hole in my head (people buy these?)
12. some pig (animals being judged)
13. does this smell bad to you?
14. i'm pretty sure that's an electrical hazard 
15. teeth optional
16. clothing optional
17. manners optional
18. patriotism at it's most unsettling
19. you light up my life (public displays of affection)
20. are you sure we should be doing this (witnessing illegal activity)
21. and your little dog too (animals, pets)
22. my eyes are up here (cleavage) 
23. are you gonna pick that up? (litter)
24. flash dance (dancing)
25. it's so fluffy!!! (people with prizes)
26. ooooh, shiny (anything shiny)
27. got ink? (tattoos)
28. the hills are alive with the sound of music (musical performance)
29. mmm. pie. (any food competing for prizes)
30. it's oh so quiet... shhh...(large spaces with no people)
31. good to know (friends you run into at the fair that you didnt know would be there)
32. wild card (anything that doesn't fit into one of these categories)

within each category, one photo will be selected as the best of. 

good luck. i can't wait to see your photos!

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT [OLIVIA] | Urban Seniors Photography

Name: Olivia E.

School: Faith Christian

Senior 2011

Back to school!

It's been a crazy week with work, and school starting up and taking a detour from my day job to play an extra on the FOX series "The GOOD GUYS"!  (yes, i was actually an actress in my previous life...)   :)

Anyway, thought i would share a few back to school shots... since i am the PTSA historian for my daughter's HS i get pretty much free range to take pics of whatever i want... much to my daughter's demise..

Booker T. Washington HS for Performing and Visual Art

Dance Cluster

Theatre Cluster

Visual Art Cluster

Music Cluster

Famous Alum's

getting seated for the 1st day PEP rally!

funny teachers...

classes getting underway...

Taylor.  smiling with a hint of demise.  ;)

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT [ BROOKE ] | Urban Seniors Photography

My name is: Brooke M.

I go to school at: Marcus High School

My graduation date is: June 12th, 2010

My favorite websites are: Instyle.com 

Magazines I stop to look at: Vogue, Lucky, Elle, Marie Claire, InStyle

Last thing I ate was: chocolate

My dream job is: to be a well known Interior Designer

My biggest accomplishment: scholarship@The Art Institute

My current favorite singer is: John Mayer

Person I would most like to meet: Rachel Zoe, Karl Lagerfield

In 10 years I see myself: running my own interior design business and it being big!

If I was on a deserted island the 2 things I would want to take with me are: good sunscreen and drinking water!

Plans after graduation are: to attend University of Arkansas

My favorite thing to do when I'm not at school is: hang out with friends, workout, watch movies and play with my new puppy

Favorite things in my closet are: all my clothes  :)
I love Urban Photography because: awesome pictures!

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what'sup is...

I went to SAn Antonio the friday before last because my pregnant BFF (nikki) was having her baby.  or so we thought.  she insists i am there to photograph the birth.. so i go.  she also has several photo sessions she is unable to do because of her size (she's a photog too) so i agree to shoot those for her while waiting for baby to come.  the next friday rolls around.  no baby.  so i drive home through the thunderstorms and work over the weekend then teach my Super Monday workshop on (of course) monday.  yesterday i get a call from nikki's husband.. and she's going into labor.  as tempted as i was to jump in my car to head there and try to make the birth.. i knew i had way too many things here i needed to finish.  the rest of yesterday was a blur of calls and emails then after picking my daughter up from school we had to spend the rest of the evening finding\buying her a prom dress since i haven't been home and her prom is friday.  

needless to say i have had an insane two weeks.  i know i'm running behind schedule and i APOLOGIZE profusely to those who are waiting.  I am doing nothing but editing today and into the night!!!  Thank you all for your patience.. this is our busy season with high school seniors so we're doing our best to keep up!  

Hope everyone is enjoying the wonderful weather we have had and I'll post more pics soon!

PS.  Nikki had her baby around 4pm yesterday and it was a 9 pound 4 oz. BOY!!!  Congrats to her family on the birth of Rowan Jens!

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT { KENDALL } | Urban Seniors Photography

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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT [ KAYLIE ] | Urban Seniors Photography

My name is: Kaylie P.

I go to school at : Marcus High School

My graduation date is: June 2010

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT [ JORDAN ] | Urban Seniors Photography

My name is: Jordan W.

I go to school at: Guyer High School

My Graduation date is: June 4th, 2010

My favorite website is: www.forever21.com

Magazines I stop to look at: People, Vogue

Last thing I ate was: Chick-Fil-A

My dream job is: Radiologist Physician

My biggest accomplishment: graduating

My current favorite band is: Wale
Person I would most like to meet: Marilyn Monroe

Favorite things in my closet are: shoes
In 10 years I see myself: living in Washington D.C.
If I was on a deserted island the 2 things I would want to take with me are: water and a friend

Plans after graduation are: University of Texas, San Antonio

My favorite thing to do when I'm not at school is: hang out with friends

I love Urban Photography because: they're really sweet and take really really amazing pictures!!

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT [ LINDSEY ] | Urban Seniors Photography

My name is: Lindsey

I go to school at: Wakeland High

My graduation date is:  June 2010