Lifestyle Photography //by. Marianne Worlow\\ In the hills of Austin, TX & Worldwide

BABY SHOWER // Sweet Baby James

2012-02-08T16:12:00.000-06:00

I am blessed with sweet friends, that lead to new friends, that are just as sweet. ~~You know who you are, kisses McCall.~~ I was asked by Kristen to help pull off this baby shower she was throwing for one of her friends. When I showed up, Kristen had her finds already pinned on pinterest & a stack of cuteness she had already purchased. Kristen didn't really need my help. But I was more than happy to help her find her way amongst the fabric & frosting.

Kristen, I would say you pulled it off with flying pinterest colors (yes I just made that up).

Congratulations to the mommy to-be & to sweet baby James, who is oh so loved, already.

I'm so grateful to be able to capture such precious moments.
Thank you Kristen & Congratulations to you & your family Rebecca.
xo.

PUBLISHED // LEVI WEAVER ALBUM COVER

2012-02-07T08:39:00.002-06:00

It's an awesome thing how the world works. One minute I find myself enjoying my friends & some amazing music, snapping photo after photo. The next, I receive a tweet that the artist wants to use my shot for his album cover. Awesome, just like I said in the first line.

You never know what will come of it, so shoot away!
A special thanks to Levi for sharing his gift with the world & helping me share mine.
It's an honor, really. Go check him out!!
xo.

A Pretty Visitor // Kathy

2012-01-31T12:05:00.000-06:00

A couple weeks ago I was lucky enough to have a pretty visitor. My cousin, all the way from Michigan. We laughed, chatted, walked, talked more girl talk, explored & snapped pictures, one after another. Back in the day we used to put on plays & dance a little dance or two. This time we held off on that. ~~Only because we were missing some of our crew.~~ It seemed like the perfect time for a little photo shoot, Kathy is also a photographer. Girl I had way too much fun & anytime you would like to roam my hood, hit me up. Now work it pretty woman! Work it.. work... it....

Kat I'm not even kidding, as I was writing this blog post THIS song came on. Insert dance moves now. Love it!! & you.
xo.
p.s. Thank you perfect stranger for taking this photo of us.

2 IMAGES

2012-01-25T11:52:00.000-06:00

2 images with 2 different meanings but one very beautiful thing in common. Risk & Reward.
xo.

NEW DESIGN // WEBSITE

2012-01-23T11:05:00.000-06:00

One thing in my goals for 2012 was a new website design that goes well with my brand, clean & simple. My cousin is in from Michigan & she was super sweet to take a couple photos of me. I slapped an edit on them & you can see them here/above. So if you would like, take a peek. Feel free to leave a line or two too, I love your comments.
Happy Monday to ya.
xo.
p.s. I took a couple of her too. Insert smile. They're Coming soon.

// BOUDOIR SALE \\

2012-01-12T19:31:00.000-06:00

Ladies of Austin, TX & surrounding areas, grab your man's t-shirt, toss that sexy hair, let's do this!!

We'll jam to your favorite tunes & have so much fun, you'll never forget it. There's nothing more gorgeous than your beauty.

xo.

side note: Would also make a great wedding or birthday gift for that special someone. You can check out some of my inspiration over here. Together we will come up with the perfect session, just for you.

HOUSE CONCERT // Levi Weaver & Estelline

2012-01-06T14:06:00.000-06:00

Last November our friend Casey & lead singer of Alpha Rev with his beautiful wife(also our best bud), held a house concert at a 1920 Sears kit home. My husband & I helped with the decor. I just so happened to have my camera in hand. What a night. Music, friends, love & life all wrapped into one special evening.

Check out Levi Weaver , Estelline & Casey(who joined in with the guys at the end of the night).

They're some super sweet & talented guys. Enjoy.

A perfect night.

xo.

Accessorize Me 2012

2012-01-03T20:12:00.000-06:00

Happy 2012!! With this fabulous year standing right before us, I can't wait to see what accessories it has laid out for us.

This January I plan on updating my website, changing my pricing around for all those sweet families out there (yes that means a price break) & putting together some fun opportunities for all you picture lovers out there. So stay tuned & a happy new year to ya.
xo.

From Us to You.

2011-12-24T12:45:00.000-06:00

From our family to yours, Happy Holidays. May each year we dream a little bigger.
xo.

LIFESTYLE // The Rodriguez Family

2011-12-13T10:35:00.000-06:00

I am reminded time & time again why I ~~like~~ love to shoot life. Life, as in real moments. We can plan. Plan some more, but at the end of the day, life has its own plan. Life will always win.

Little Nathan wasn't really feeling his photo shoot so we let it be, let him be. Let him live his life. He wanted to walk his dog {Pebbles}, carry his books, throw his ball & run. Pick him up & he wasn't having it. Did this challenge me? Yes. Am I happy with my results? Yes.

This is Nathan, doing his thing, with his sweet family. A moment in Nathan's life, doing it his way. Life at its finest, on the streets of downtown Austin, TX.

Let it be & see how beautiful it can be.

Thank you Rodriguez family for sharing your sweet moments with me. Happy Holidays to you.

xo.

//LOVE\\ Katie & Dave

2011-12-06T11:44:00.001-06:00

They have that kind of love where they don't feel they have to show it. In public. But what they don't know is. We can all see it. We can see it like the morning sunrise. It's beautiful & worth waking up for. Morning after morning.

I ask you this: What is your favorite color?
Katie & Dave's shoot took place in the beautiful McKinney Falls State Park.

My answer: The color of love.

Katie & Dave I wish you the most colorful wedding under Mexico's bright sun. And Katie, I can't wait to hear about your surprise honeymoon. Eeks. Congratulations to you both.
xo.

WEDDING // Amber & Jerry

2011-11-30T15:04:00.001-06:00

The sky was the perfect shade of blue & the air crisp. I walked into the bridal suite & the scent was fresh with laughter. With her friends & family by her side, she was ready. Ready to say I do. To become a wife to the man she loves. After meeting these two at their engagement session I could see the way he loves her. She has a hold on him, kinda like his cowboy boots.

Amber & Jerry, hold tight to each day, tighter to your love & the tightest to each other. With your sweet family by your side, your marriage is surely blessed. It was a pleasure to capture your love, Congratulations to you both. I wish you two all the happiness this world has to offer.
Amber & Jerry's wedding took place at the stunning Lost Mission.

Cheers to many future dance parties & to a never ending gorgeous love.

xo.

//SNEAK\\ A RUN FOR YOUR MONEY

2011-11-28T12:22:00.001-06:00

This past weekend was full of food, love, food, nature, food, awesome clients, snuggles, food & more food. Who needs one more day off? You know, to finish the leftovers. Cheers to the Holidays. I hope this Monday is giving you a run for your money. How cute are my clients? Pretty darn.
Happy Monday.
xo.

DIEZ

2011-11-23T11:59:00.001-06:00

A shot from my little ladies birthday. I am thankful for my pups & their happy wags.

xo.

THE ONES WE MEET

2011-11-22T11:32:00.001-06:00

You know how you feel after something really special happens? Like you need a day to let it sink in. You feel a little cloudy at times. Well yesterday left me feeling this way. I am so thankful for my life. I am constantly blessed with reminders as to why life is so special. My passion for life has been recognized. Not only by me but by others. These others that I talk about, I live amongst, closely. Living in the moment. I am thankful for this.

I captured this last night at my friends house party with Levi Weaver & Estelline. Casey from Alpha Rev{on the left}not only threw the party with his gorgeous wife but also joined in. I was beyond lucky to be able to attend. But on top of that, help with decor & photograph. More photos to come.

Life is sweet when you love the ones you meet.
xo.

//SNEAK\\ THANKFUL FOR THE PEOPLE I GOT

2011-11-20T09:34:00.001-06:00

Today I am off to hang with my amazing friends & we plan on eating lots of yummy eats. Excited. I am thankful for my friends. I am thankful for my friend who sent these two my way. We had a lovely evening yesterday & I am thankful.

On the way to their shoot yesterday I heard this & it hit home. Life is Simple. You can keep your things, I'll keep my people. What do you choose?

May our hearts be thankful. Happy Sunday.
xo.

HEARTS FLY FREE

2011-11-19T13:14:00.001-06:00

Today I am headed to a beautiful park to shoot an awesome couple. But before I head off, I'm busy editing & just had to share. A wedding day has the most beautiful effect on a woman. Happy wedding day to all the beautiful brides out there.

May we let our hearts fly free.

xo.

A NAKED QUESTION

2011-11-14T15:43:00.001-06:00

Last Friday I rented a memory card from Precision Camera for Saturday's wedding. They were out of the 8GB cards so I had to rent a 32GB card. I wasn't thrilled but we work with what we got, right.

It's now time to shoot the ceremony, I shoot some on one card & switch in the middle to the 32GB card. I now find myself shooting away on the traditional shots & as we wrap it up, I look at my camera screen. Knowing that I popped in a 32GB card I wasn't worried about running out of space but to my terror, I read 17!! Yes 17 images left. I am confused & can feel the stress/fear come from my very own ears. Keeping calm, I look to my husband aka second shooter. He could have understand my look from 10 miles back. Me still confused & with an unresolved issue, didn't miss a shot. Thank goodness for backup gear.

When I went to return the card today I asked a naked question. Yes I say naked because I knew I would look like a fool when I received the answer. I am that person that plays with a fancy camera & doesn't know all the technical goodies. See I told you I'm standing here naked. To the camera guy behind the counter, I apologize for making your stomach twist like tasty Twizzlers. When it was all said and done, I got my answer. I looked like a fool but a smarter fool as I walked out the door with more knowledge. So don't be afraid to ask the naked question. It's better to be naked & smart then just plain naked. Just want to note, no one was naked or harmed in the process of this gear rental. Noted.

What would this post be without a photo? Well no post at all. This one was captured by my man. This was his first time ever shooting with me. Love.

What did we/I learn today? Format your cards. Never assume the gear you rent is 100% ready to go. Always ask the question. Walk away with the knowledge. After all, knowledge is power.

xo.

MY DREAM WEDDING TO SHOOT //A CAMP WEDDING\\

2011-11-11T09:59:00.001-06:00

photo source //1 2 3 4 5\\

As a photographer we have our visions of the perfect clients, perfect weddings, perfect shoots. With that said, to me there is nothing more perfect than the carefree spirit of just letting it be. If I had it my way. I would follow the sound of their music & capture their free love every day of the week. So who's ready to go camping?!
xo.

ROI'S

2011-11-08T08:45:00.000-06:00

A little restaurant with lots of Brazilian flavor called Rio's. Citrus to tickle all tongues. I enjoyed Rio's for the first time last weekend & the colors made me happy. Austin your funky heart has mine.

May this colorful world hold our hearts.
xo.

STANDING BEFORE YOU

2011-11-07T10:42:00.000-06:00

Over the weekend we went to our lot where dreams lie in dry Texas soil. Each step we have made together has led to this point. Not without fear, our dreams stand before us. Will you walk away from yours or look it straight in the face & watch it come to life?

LIFE HAPPENS NOW

2011-11-04T14:06:00.001-05:00

Hi my little photography blog & my lovely readers. I know it has been quiet around here lately but I promise to bring pretty things your way soon. I have some things up my sleeve & lately I have been clearing my mind in new ways. I have a new way of thinking that involves less stress. Just let it flow, what will come, will come. I hope you all have a prefect weekend & life brings you all the pretty things that are meant to be.

Life happens now & if we are lucky, continues tomorrow. Enjoy.

xo.
p.s. If you miss the daily blogging, check out my personal blog where you can find my little family daily. This here blog is now all about photography with a little random on the side. ;)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN + A GUEST POST

2011-10-31T14:19:00.000-05:00

BOO!! "Get your hand out of that Halloween Candy!" Pretty much I should have never opened the halloween candy a day early, oops. Even when you don't want to eat that dang candy you still eat it. I think it's a trick I tell ya.

A couple weeks ago I received an email about being a guest on the Fine Impressions Photography blog & doing my own little post. Well I was flattered & then not sure what to write about. So here is what I came up with. :) Check it! & Happy Halloween. Trick or Treat? I'll take the treat.

May this new week be scary good & take us to new heights.

xo.

p.s. Not sure why the photos are so saturated on the guest post, please forgive that color. Yikes! Trick? Maybe.

FIGHTING FOR OUR DREAMS.

2011-10-26T16:24:00.000-05:00

One of my favorite bands is currently playing on my pandora radio & I could kiss her. No it's not Katy Perry. Get it?! Get it?! ;)
It has been hard up and leaving my business behind in Michigan & starting over in Austin, TX but I know it will get better. I have to just keep pushing & loving what I do. Without the struggle, the reward wouldn't taste so sweet.
To all of the artists in the world following your dream, we are only steps away if we continue to follow our hearts.
xo.

HOLIDAY MINI'S!!

2011-10-21T10:32:00.001-05:00

Tell all your friends & family!! It's Holiday Mini Session time! Limited time offer good for the Austin, TX area only. Not to be used with any other discount.
*Holiday cards. *Gift for mom. *Just because this moment is worth capturing, forever.

// EMAIL to BOOK. //
May this weekend bring endless smiles.
xo.

LIFESTYLE / RAQUEL

2011-10-18T14:45:00.000-05:00

She may be small but there is nothing small about her. She has a huge heart, endless amounts of passion & the strength of 10. Not to mention her natural beauty. You may think Raquel looks a little familiar and that's because she has graced this blog before. It was & still is one of my favorite shoots, check it out over here. A woman that is able to find strength in moments when it seems like the impossible, is a woman that this world needs more of. Meet Raquel, a strong woman on the outside but most importantly on the inside. Yoga has a special place in her heart & she has one in mine. New adventures lie ahead for this strong woman & I wish her much success. Raquel will soon be bringing her Yoga skills to others. May your passion be seamlessly passed moment by moment.
We started her shoot at St. Luke's on The Lake & ended at the Mansfield Dam Park.

To see the world in simple terms & believe in your own strength, is something to strive for. Every day.
xo.

THE SOUND

2011-10-17T10:40:00.000-05:00

It's Monday & the sun is shining pretty much like it always does here in Texas. I heart the Texas sun. The trees are dancing with the breeze & it's a new day. I can't help but think about how only a year ago we were in our truck driving the path our hearts laid out for us. From the chilly roads of pretty Michigan to the sunny skies of Austin, TX. Every morning the sun wakes us, I smile & so does our hearts. These photos are from our first morning at our new home. Happy Monday.

May we never forget the sound of our own hearts.
xo.

HEY MICHIGAN PEEPS!! IT'S A MUST SEE.

2011-10-14T10:19:00.000-05:00

Remember when I talked about a band? I love. Well they are headed your way. To Michigan that is. TOMORROW!! Check out their playing schedule HERE & give yourself a treat this weekend. I promise they will lift your heart & soul. Casey, the lead singer is looking for dirt on the hubs & I, he won't find any. So my Michigan loves don't you be spreadin' any fake juicy stuff. ;) Really please do go out & enjoy yourself. They are amazing artists & people. We kinda love Casey, like family.

I shot this photo at the Nutty Brown Cafe in Austin, TX from one of the many shows we have attended. Casey was singing a song written by his wife's {Shout out to McCall!!} father, Lonely Man.

Good luck Alpha Rev!! We hope Michigan treats you well & don't forget to eat up some hot cider & donuts while you're in the mitten state.

May your hearts be lifted this weekend & every day after.
xo.

2012 SENIOR / MARISA

2011-10-13T13:06:00.000-05:00

Some girls are just meant to be in front of the camera. Marisa is one. We spent the evening amongst the Texas sun adoring the golden light, soft breeze & laughter. Marisa has an amazing family that stands by each other & their friday football. Marisa I wish you all the best in your bright future AND Mama Regina!.. you.did.good. Please enjoy some of my favorites from gorgeous Marisa's shoot in the Lake Travis school yard.

May our hearts be forever young & our adventures rich in love.

xo.

P.S. Ask Marisa for a flyer to receive a discount on your very own photo shoot!

{FEATURED} AUSTIN WEDDING BLOG / AMBER & JERRY

2011-10-05T13:41:00.002-05:00

Thank you so much to Austin Wedding Blog for featuring my beautiful bride & groom who are getting super close to the their big day. I can't wait. Thank you again to both my sweet clients & Rachel, the girl behind the fun & funky Austin Wedding Blog. What an honor to be able to do what I love & have it be noticed. Happy girl in the house. Click here to see the feature & here to view their blog post.

May our hearts be on our sleeves to fill each day with love.
Happy Wednesday.
xo.

IT'S A BEAUTIFUL LIFE {SNEAK PEEK}

2011-09-29T09:24:00.000-05:00

A beautiful life & a beautiful girl. Meet Marisa.

2012 Lake Travis Senior. Gorgeous.

May we see the beauty, in each others eyes.

xo.

SNOW CONES & FLYERS

2011-09-28T14:57:00.000-05:00

Whoop! we got rain yesterday. 5:30-7:30ish today we don't need any though. I will be out shooting & 100 degrees + rain, well that just won't work. So here's to hoping & to, snow cones. Shaved ice, whatever you wanna call it. That's where I'm headed tonight with an adorable 2012 Senior. Excited!

Here is something excited for anyone looking to make flyers for whatever business you may have. Lady Printing is your company. Really. They are super friendly, quick & cheap. You get back what you send in for. I got 1000 post card flyers for $35!! yup $35 dollars. So if you are in the market for some marketing, Lady Printing is your jam. The hubs got some door hangers made for his company about a month back & he gives them an A+ as well.

May your days be colorful & sweet.
xo.

AFTER DINNER IN B&W

2011-09-26T12:31:00.000-05:00

1. Where dinner was made.
2. Right before the sink became clogged.
3. Marketing.
4. Koi who shake salt & pepper.
5. Paint samples for our new place.
6. Shh he's busy playing a game, on his iPhone.
7. Raspberry coffee cake that didn't disappoint.

May this new week be seen in simple terms & leave you complete.
xo.

THIS MADE ME HAPPY.

2011-09-23T10:04:00.000-05:00

Well I think I am going to change it up around here on Friday's. Really I think the confession thing is getting old. You? So here's what I am gonna do: whatever I want. Cause I can. Yeah! Below is a photo my hubs took of me last week, isn't he getting good?!

Today I choose to talk about things that made me happy throughout the week.
1. Looking at a house to rent & thinking about the possibility of a little one maybe being there one day.
2. Going down to the city building & feeling our next step start to shape into something real. Our 1st build in Austin is going to be breaking ground before we know it.
3. Eating nachos with my man.
4. Sitting on the pavement with my pups watching the mister work. He's so hot.
5. Waking up to the fresh air blowing in our windows. It did make it hard to get out of bed.
6. Scouting downtown for this weekends shoot & finding a sick teal brick wall. Love.
7. Finding out we got the house & will be moving out of this duplex into a home tucked away amongst the trees. Ahh excited.
What made you happy this week?

May we think about the good & grow from the not so good.
Cheers to Autumn {once it gets to TX}.
xo.

TUESDAY TIP : TACK SHARP

2011-09-20T14:17:00.000-05:00

I was kind of surprised to stumble upon this tip on Pinterest. Yup I said I found a photography tip on Pinterest. I told him I was busy working in my office, what does he think I am doing in there?

TIP :
It's no secret Digital Photography School is amazing for tips but here is the one I found on Pinterest: Advanced Tips for Tack Sharp Images. Who doesn't want their images to be sharp? Well I played around with my camera & tried this here trick. I like it. I feel that the 5D markii does struggle with auto focusing sometimes & this already seemed to improve it.

Because all posts are way better with a little visual fun.. check out this{below}. I about peed my pants.

May our lines in our foreheads be that cute.
xo.

LIVE TO LIVE IT.. OUT LOUD

2011-09-19T09:35:00.000-05:00

Over the weekend I thought of something. I am sure it has been said before. Pretty sure it has been said many of times. But here it goes because I feel very passionate about it. Very passionate. Like don't hand me an alcoholic drink & bring it up.. passionate.

If you never go for your dreams, what could happen?

You lose your dream.

May we live to live out our dreams.
xo.

FRIDAY CONFESSIONS : DING DING OR BREAD IN THE BASKET

2011-09-16T09:01:00.000-05:00

Don't asks me how it worked out & I won't ask either. Here's yet another..

The hubs birthday is next month & one thing he really wanted is coming a little early.. from his mommy {& dad!}. :) She {they} loves him oh.so.much. But here is the part that really tops the cake. I get one too{way early b-day gift}!! Yup looks like I will be riding my BIKE! next to my hunky man.. trying to hold his hand without crashing.

Here's to a lovely weekend with lots of bells & whistles.
xo.

LADIES WHO DOESN'T WANT FAB HAIR?

2011-09-15T09:44:00.001-05:00

Last night I got to Skype with my sister & adorable niece. Just so you know she is going to be Smurfette for Halloween & loves school{almost as much as her teachers love her}. Surprise, no. I miss her. Well you know us sisters were catching up on all the juicy stuff & of course hair came up. She is looking to rock some fun wavy curls so I told her about B. Jones Style blog & her awesome hair tutorials. So ladies for your next photo shoot or just a random fab day check it!

May the wind blow your beauty around.
xo.

HOW IT MAKES ME FEEL, MY PASSION THAT IS

2011-09-12T14:24:00.001-05:00

We sat on the couch sipping mojito's watching live music. Which I guess wasn't live music because we were sitting on our couch. :/ The point: You could feel her passion, her soul & it made me want to push for my goals even more. It's funny how nothing can describe my love for my work better than the emotion you feel from an amazing song/artist. So if someone asked me how it feels, to live your passion out loud that is. I would say; you know when your favorite song comes on & you feel lost in it. Like you could change the world with your present mood or face your biggest fear with a smile. Well that's how living your passion out loud feels to me.

How badass is Grace Potter and the Nocturnals!? Yeah I just said a potty word. Happy Monday.
May this week be something to sing about.
xo.

FRIDAY CONFESSIONS : MR. & MRS.

2011-09-09T17:49:00.000-05:00

It's a line that comes out of our mouth about 1,000,000+ times a day. "I wish we could just build our home already." It's said so much, we are sick of hearing it. This leads us to yet another..

We know it will come with time but we aren't good at that "be patient" thang. Nope. So this weekend we are planning to make this here rental a little cuter so maybe next week we won't say "that" line 1,000,000+ times, more like 1,000,000. No it's not the same number, there is no + sign. Gotcha.

May we be patient or at least try.
Happy Weekend.
xo.

A KICK IN THE BUTT NEEDED

2011-09-08T13:39:00.000-05:00

Sometimes we just need a good kick in the butt.. or two. I have a couple goals & dang it I wanna get there. Today I sit & design a flyer that will be sent to all the local High School Seniors because they are so sweet & I wanna take their pretty pictures. So don't mind me, my butt will be stuck to my office chair until I'm done. Happy Thursday.

photo by mr. worlow

May we reach our goals with only a couple kicks to the butt needed.
xo.

PEANUT & HER CUTENESS

2011-09-06T12:47:00.000-05:00

Okay can I first say.. "HOW DID I THINK FRIDAY WAS THURSDAY!?" & no one! said anything. Readers.. that.is.not.nice. ;) Anyway I know today is Tuesday & that is all that matters. I'm back in the game people... back in the game. Over the weekend we got some crazy wind that caused some horrifying wildfires but some relief from the heat as well. Today my thoughts continue to be with those who are being affected & we all continue to hope for some containment. Sunday evening Peanut & I enjoyed the cooler breeze together & today she wanted me to show you how cute she is..

May our hearts be with the ones in need.
xo.

FRIDAY CONFESSIONS : WAIT.. IT'S NOT

2011-09-02T09:38:00.000-05:00

I've been on this kick lately of my fall look & I guess if you have been reading you have noticed. Oh did you notice it's a Friday Confession on a Thursday... living on the wild side over here. I like it. So here goes another..

Yup that trip to F21 didn't go unsuccessful.. I found this rusty treasure. So what's your plan for the weekend? Mine will be finding something new & exciting do to. I have been craving excitement lately & I'm on a mission to complete this craving. Painting the other 9 finger nails is where my excitement begins. Yes you read it right.. only my thumb is currently painted. I told you I was living on the wild side.

May we all find a little excitement this weekend or a lot.
Happy Labor Day Weekend.
xo.
EDIT!!!: UMMM IT IS FRIDAY!! HOLY! OOPS.{I thought it was a four day weekend}.

LIFESTYLE / THE ANTONELLI'S

2011-09-01T12:14:00.002-05:00

Guys you would be so proud of me, well the fashion lovers of the world would be. Yesterday while at F21 I picked out fun stuff but then put. it. back! Yup the hubs helped me follow my new rule.. follow my inspiration board & get key pieces. Anyway.. why don't you look at these photos below because I love them & the people in them. Happy September!

I love my sister & her adorable little family. Miss you guys. Love auntie & uncle.

May your days be a bubble of love.

xo.

TUESDAY TIP : STYLE I FALL FOR

2011-08-30T15:38:00.000-05:00

So over the weekend I cleaned out my closet. Do remember when we moved to Austin.. almost a year ago {Holy! time flies} 1/2 the salvation army near our Michigan home was filled with Worlow stuff. We got rid of everything. So when I went through my closet again.. I left myself with not much. This leads me to...

TIP :

A tip for me {& you if you want it} to stop buying the same stuff. I need more fun edgy pieces in my wardrobe. I like me a good t-shirt & skinny jean but there is no reason why I can't edge it up some. So I am working on an inspiration board of outfits/pieces I think should be key staples for this fall. Pieces that will help improve my simple style.

Jean Shirt Outfit: Here Shoes.Ring.Shirts: F21 Bag.Dress.Sweater.Jacket: H&M Watch: Michael Kors Green Jeans: Current/Elliott Dark Denim: EmersonMade

May our hearts fall for the simple things.
xo.

FRIDAY CONFESSIONS : MELTING HOT

2011-08-26T12:05:00.002-05:00

Did you see the temps around these here Texas parts?! Holy Hot! I mean they say the hurricane doesn't even look like it will spit on us. What the ___ ? My brittle grass just died a little more. Thanks. This brings us to another..

I am so sick of the 100+ temps. I know I live in Texas but this is a record hot summer & I'm. over. it. But this weekend I'm dreaming of little kiddos with ice cream melting down their sticky fingers & colorful shirts. Not to forget the sprinkles stuck to their sweet cheeks. So who has a kiddo that needs his or her pics taken at the ice cream stand? I. AM. THERE.

May your weekends be finger lickin' good.
xo.
P.S. Yup that's how I work my friday confession photos. So Pro. I know.
Edit: I just realized I sounded like a total meanie. I complain about the lack of rain & really I should hope all are okay with this crazy weather. People stay safe & I will be happy with my brittle grass. :)

BEING US

2011-08-25T11:29:00.000-05:00

Yesterday I did a little self portrait to remember now. Me now.. with him. 10 years of being us.

To read a little more & enjoy a little video.. check out my personal blog.

May you be floating along side the one today. tomorrow & always.

xo.

WON'T YOU COME & PLAY

2011-08-24T10:40:00.002-05:00

Today I miss green. I grew up in Michigan where the summer is full of scents of fresh cut grass & evenings with grass clippings stuck to your toes. I miss green. Today I'm dreaming of umbrella's & puddles. I want to yell at the hubs for tracking in the grass clippings. hehe Dear rain I miss you. Texas misses you. Won't you come & play?

May you dance in a puddle today & send some our way.
xo.

TUESDAY TIP: BE IN CONTROL

2011-08-23T13:04:00.001-05:00

I set my camera to that green box{auto} & pointed it out my car window as I drove by. I then stopped & switched back to manual. This leads me to yet another..

TIP:

Please tell me you are shooting in manual mode?! I almost don't know what to do with myself when I am not in control of my gear. Maybe that's part of my controlling ways.. nah ;) But really it was bright hot noon light & I still couldn't let me gear tell my what I wanted even while I drove.. yes drove past the still dreaming about it house. So if you don't know how to shoot manually yet.. start to take it a step at a time & you will be sooooo happy you did. Take control of what you want your art to be.

Hubs rented The Bang Bang Club for me last night & all though it was sadder than words & couldn't help but want to learn how to shoot film. So my little plastic camera will have to do for now. Thanks Jeff.

May your day be something to celebrate & may you do it in the form of a sweet little dance on the kitchen floor.
I think it's cute when people dance in the kitchen.
xo.

THE SECRET IS OUT OF THE BAG: WE HAVE A NEW BLOG!!

2011-08-22T11:17:00.000-05:00

Yup you read it right! We have our very own blog for these here Worlow's. So go check it out.. we like company.

I was finding it hard to balance this here photography blog with my personal life posts. I mean it's a photography blog & don't get me wrong there will always be a little Marianne in the posts but MODERN DAY OUR WAY is where you will find my/our daily happenings. We{maybe me a little more} are very excited about this new blog baby. No we aren't having a baby.. mom & mommy2 don't read into that. Well I hope you had a lovely weekend & you can go read about ours on that new blog!!

May your week be new & exciting!
xo.

FRIDAY CONFESSIONS : CURL IT UP

2011-08-19T15:49:00.000-05:00

So this is way too late but.. here we go. This week I found myself with a curling iron. I haven't owned one since I don't know.. high school. I also found myself with my hair wrapped & twisted so tight I thought I was receiving a face lift. This leads to..

Yup I have all this hair & lately I have this urge to do something with it. I watched some tutorials here & here then found myself in the bathroom with dreads{fail!} & cute curls{likey!}. Anyway I hope you find your way back to this here blog on Monday because I have something fun up my sleeve that may just peek its way out. :D

May your days be curled up into one amazing weekend.
xo.

10 REASONS WHY I SHOULDN'T BE STRESSIN'...

2011-08-18T14:02:00.000-05:00

1. Change flew out of the dryer while doing laundry today. Even if it was already mine.. I'm still pretending I got paid with shiny clean coin.
2. Lunch today consists of: a veggie dog with my custom mustard&ketchup swirl. bing cherries. hunks of cheese & fresh brewed tea.
3. I applied Sparkling Sugared Pear lotion today.
4. I'm in my office today trying to figure out this whole layout of this here blog. I guess it's out of whack & peeps can't see all my photos. But no fear Google will have the answers I need.
5. I am wearing a cute necklace today that only cost me 25 cents.
6. Yesterday I tried a new way of doing my hair & ended up looking like one of those dogs with dreads.
Today I went back to my way of styling my hair.
7. Tomorrow is boating day with my little family. &! it's taco night on the boat.
8. Yesterday the hubs & I had dinner with our amazing friends & today I love them even more.
9. Now that lunch is almost done.. I can't help but think about my mini chocolate bar in the fridge calling my name.
10. Hubs should be home any minute now with a new do. He is gonna look extra sexy.
Bonus: Our wedding song just came on.. Van Morrison, Into The Mystic.

May we think sweeter & stress less.

xo.

A LITTLE HELP HERE..

2011-08-17T11:49:00.002-05:00

So you know that thing I have been keeping up my sleeve.. tucked tightly I must add. Well I have been keeping myself busy working on that there surprise & today I need your help. :)

- What do you search for most on the internet?
- What do find yourself most curious about others[couples]?
- If you could ask me any question... what would it be?
- Is there something you wish you saw more of on this here blog?
- Is there something you wish you could find more of on this here internet?
- What is your go to site day after day?

Thank you so much for your help & you can leave your help in the comment box. :)
& because it's almost lunch time..

Isn't she the cutest little beggar.

May you too have something exciting tucked up your sleeve.
xo.

TUESDAY TIP : BRING A NET

2011-08-16T14:34:00.001-05:00

I have come to realize that within each shoot their will always be unseen challenges. No getting around it. This leads to another..

TIP:

So did you see yesterdays post? I mean it's kinda my fave.. so you might wanna go check it out. Well it was shot at midnight. in an airport. I had about 5-10 minutes to capture the family reuniting & without him knowing I was shooting.
Now I don't know how you roll when it comes to getting ready but how I roll kinda goes like this: I talk to myself. I get my gear ready. I talk to myself. I try and find a killer song to pump me up. Then I drag my net along{if needed}. Net? you ask.. oh that's the hubs.. the only one that can keep me in check. This shoot was just too wild & unordinary{last minute too} to jump in without a net. He helped me think of the best place to hide while Adam made his way down the steps & most important.. is always there for me to check lighting.. oh & park{it was at the airport & that equals stress}! When I get excited: I turn the wrong way. Ooops. So today's tip is: don't be scared to bring your net along if your shoot is about to throw you a curveball. It's better to be prepared then parked in the wrong parking garage. ;)

Let life bring on its curveballs & let our nets be standing by our side.
xo.

LIFESTYLE / ADAM COMES HOME

2011-08-15T13:49:00.002-05:00

It was a series of emails with a few things in common: excitement, wonder & nervousness. It wasn't until the day of that I received notice that a man who had been flying for 3 days straight would arrive around midnight & be in his wife's arms just in time for their 10th Anniversary. The night before she found herself unable to sleep & chasing bugs that had decided to make her life a little more interesting. Her only to end up with a small burn & no sleep. 7 months had past since they all last sat as one over a yummy dinner & giggled out loud.. together. She couldn't help but want it to be perfect.. the perfect shoes.. the perfect outfit.

I arrived at the airport to be greeted by two little sleepy ladies & a mommy that couldn't possibly put her feelings into a single word. Then the text came through.. "just landed!" She looked at me with the most sincere eyes & told me he had landed. My heart melted & I will forever love this family. Their nervous hearts gathered their things & they made their way to the end of the steps. Where they would wait.. & wait..

{{ YOU WILL WANT!! TO CLICK HERE TO VIEW THEIR SLIDESHOW!! }}

Thank you isn't enough Adam for what you do.. you are beyond brave & loved more than you know. Raquel you are something else.. really the world needs people like you do get through each day. Your sweet family is why I adore life so. I wish you all nothing but happiness in each moment & love you more for the thoughts you share with the other families that long for a moment like this one.

May our hearts be brave.
xo.

FRIDAY CONFESSIONS : TO THE LIMIT

2011-08-12T14:05:00.001-05:00

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We were supposed to close on our investment lot today but that ~~didn't~~ happen. So it looks like Monday at 2pm is the time we sign the dotted line. This leads us to yet another...

It's crazy to think we have been back in Austin for almost 10 months already! We are super excited to get this new adventure started but not without fear. But today we do the fun stuff.. it's off to Ikea for us. You know.. a Friday Date.. Worlow style {that's a hint into yesterdays post}.

May our weekends be full of adventure.
xo.

SHHH I'VE GOT SOMETHING UP MY SLEEVE..

2011-08-11T11:18:00.000-05:00

Yesterday we made our way to our soon to-be lot over on the east side of downtown Austin & later today I plan to work on something I have tucked up my sleeve with hopes of its head peeking out soon. Meanwhile I play the tying loose ends game on this here photography show... so I don't feel bad about playing with new toys. So today is a short but sweet post so I can get my tail back to working on my secret. :)

If you read yesterdays post you will know I like it simple.. so you guessed it. My packaging is simple too:

Packaging: All those inspiration magazines that are old & sitting around are turned into filler. The white box is big enough to fit extra goodies in if need be. I'm still working on a little more details but I plan on forever keeping it simple.

May you too have something fun tucked up your fashionable sleeve.
xo.

IT'S SIMPLE

2011-08-10T14:15:00.003-05:00

My technique that is:
I don't have a strap on my camera because I don't like a thing to hold me back.
I don't ~~need~~ 50 props at a shoot.
I just like good old golden light.
I need your smile.
My edit is simple.
My favorite place to shoot is you at your home.. in your day to day moments.
I let one thing lead my shoot & one thing lead my life.
Love.

May your life be simplistically perfect.
xo.

TUESDAY TIP : CHERRY PICKIN'

2011-08-09T12:00:00.000-05:00

You walk each day to your car.. that then leads you to your job/career that you choose. Yes you choose. Do you have days when you feel you need more.. you want more? This leads to another..

TIP :

Okay so maybe it's not a tip.. it's more of a new way of looking at life. Sometimes I have a hard time believing where I am now.. where I started.. how things turn out & where things will continue to lead. But I do always remember that where I stand today was my choice. No one held my hand & pushed me in.. I jumped & I would jump again. Yes my way is my way & yours should be yours.. but always remember you pick your own cherries. If you don't like where you are today.. change your way.. make a new chapter in your journey & be proud to jump in.

May you jump into a life you choose.
xo.

MONDAY.

2011-08-08T10:29:00.005-05:00

It's Monday & some are dragging their feet to the beat of the office blues. Lift your heads & smile sweet because it's Monday. Monday.. a day on the calendar. A day that is a page in your journey. A day to sip your coffee & stir in your happiness. Life is Beautiful & so is Monday.

Today this very Monday.. as the hands struck 12am with their arms wrapped around him.. it was Monday. A Monday they will never forget.
Welcome Home Adam.

May your week be a beautiful one.. like the one before & the ones to come.
xo.

FRIDAY CONFESSIONS : SPICE WITHOUT THE PRICE

2011-08-05T10:52:00.002-05:00

I like blogs.. I like finding new & enjoying the old. Last week I found one I love & this week it leaves me looking for a little spice. This leads to another..

So that blog I was talking about, THE DAYBOOK which you will notice she is currently pregnant & sooo freakin cute while being so. Maybe I love her a little more because of this.. okay I do. I gots{totally just used Urban Dictionary} the baby fever. So then I clicked on one of her sponsors, MODEKUNGEN & all the sudden.. "my clothes are boring.. I need some spice! in my life." If you read yesterdays post you would have seen that we are planing to build our next investment property.. so spending on spice isn't an ~~option~~. So I have this pair of capris{kinda} that started as jeans about 10yrs back..

Okay so maybe not super spicy but with my cowgirl boots.. they be spicy! ;) This weekend I am planning to go through our closet & work the spice in my life.

May your weekend be a spicy one.
xo.

CREVASSES.

2011-08-04T14:53:00.001-05:00

I woke up to a photo of a little blue car with a bag strapped to the back & these words: "North Carolina here we come!!!" Not my words.. even though I wish they were. This weekend is my family reunion in.. you guessed it "North Carolina!!!" The hubs & I tried to make it but with plans in the very near future of building.. yes building!! our first investment property we have to save all our pretty pennies. So today I think about my beautiful family & the laughter they fill in all the crevasses of my life.

If it wasn't for my family.. I would not be able to love the way I love or dream the way I dream. I love you & GO!! "Ted Davies Team!!"

May your hearts be along for the ride even if your feet stand on different ground.

xo.

P.S. If you are wondering where the hubs is.. he was back in Texas holding down the fort.

2012 SENIOR / HANNAH

2011-08-03T15:51:00.001-05:00

She rolled up in her sticker filled white Volvo with teal shades & a trunk full of clothes. It was hot but our random pit stops to the air conditioned restroom with drinking fountain attached help us get through. Not to forget our laughter.. while playing in poison ivy patches{we didn't see the sign.. I swear}. Hannah you are all too sweet & I can't wait to see where your journey takes you. I will always hold your shoot close to my heart {fire. poison ivy. goldfish & all}.
Here are some of my favorites from Hannah's 2012 Senior Shoot:

Don't forget to ask Hannah her Discount Code to receive 10% off any one of my Collections.

Also if you are interested in being a Senior Rep {FREE SHOOT & PHOTOS} like Hannah.. please email & let's talk details. :)

May your days end with yummy treats.. like goldfish.
xo.

TUESDAY TIP : MAKE A MESS

2011-08-02T15:18:00.005-05:00

As artists is it not our job to see in a different light? I am pretty sure we will all come up with the same answer. This leads to another..

TIP :

I don't know why but I feel I keep seeing this. Maybe people are afraid to touch.. maybe I should have more boundaries? Nah. With that said.. I love me a makeup shot. Something about the mess as I apply makes my heart happy. But there is a huge difference between a hot mess & a beautiful mess. So please people don't be afraid to crop in camera or touch & move to create beauty. You will be oh so happy you did. This is just my opinion but I'm pretty sure the client doesn't think her random price tag or hair straighten is a thing of beauty. ;)
Hot Mess:

Without touching{looks more like a drugstore ad}:

Always remember: It's okay to touch just the same rules don't apply to people. ;)

May your days be a collage of beauty.
xo.

MONDAY CUTENESS

2011-08-01T16:01:00.003-05:00

Is it just me or does it feel like a Monday? I can't help but wanna kick it in the butt & move onto Tuesday. So how I am going to go about handling this is by smothering this Monday with cuteness. So much cuteness that you will leave with thoughts of teddy bears & fluffy puppy dogs.

When I was {ON LOCATION} last June I was oh so lucky to spend time with my fave little lady & just so happened to capture it{okay maybe that wasn't an accident}. Photography you make me wanna squeeze you until you pop because really.. what better way to hold on to such a sweet day.

This was right after she showed me her "auntie marianne & uncle alex" dolls for her doll doll house.

A quick hair braid/outfit change & it was time to head outside..

Grandpa got mommy a 30th birthday card that sings & lights up so miss. mia wanted to memorize each line {she did.. even the orthopedic shoe part}.

After Grandma almost passed out.. the pool was up & ready..

& she's off to find more fun..

miss. mia thank you for the best! day & auntie marianne loves you. Forever & ever.

May your new week be a splashing good time.
Happy August!
xo.

FRIDAY CONFESSIONS : IT FEELS GOOD

2011-07-29T17:11:00.002-05:00

Ahh I missed yesterday's post.. oops. Okay so maybe it was because I was living life & for that I am not sorry. ;) My in-laws were here this week & we just dropped them off to head back home this morning. It feels good & that leads to yet another..

"it feels good?" okay that looked/sounded bad but I didn't mean it like that. I mean.. it feels good to have plans for the future. Like: Learning how to play pool like an adult not a 5 year old{I am that bad.} To have BBQ's with amazing friends & family with little ones running around. To camp in my airstream!!{this will happen!} To wear the ink I want {still scared to be 100%} proudly. To wear 50 spf because clearly my 15 didn't work.. ouch. To live for today.

May our weekends be stepping stones for our future plans & we never forget to live for today.
xo.

2012 SENIOR REP : HANNAH

2011-07-27T09:22:00.005-05:00

Last Friday in the hot 102 Texas heat I was dreaming of a pool.. okay got side tracked there.. I was shooting a sweet lady with a heart for art. Today I bring you Hannah my 2012 Senior Rep who is the sweetest & a trooper to say the least. ;) I am currently booking 2012 Seniors & if you would like a discount {who doesn't!?} talk to the lovely Hannah for her discount code!! {the discount code is valid for all my Collections, limit 1} Ahh look how cute she is...

Fill your cars trunk ladies with all your fave pieces & let's get those photos!! Ask Hannah.. we really did fill her car truck & pick. :)
Hannah you are awesome!

May your day be a treasure chest.
xo.
P.S. All her photos Coming Soon!!

TUESDAY TIP : CREATIVE JUICE

2011-07-26T13:10:00.002-05:00

Sometimes you have on weeks where the creative juice flows like Niagara Falls & others... well that leads us to todays...

TIP :

A creative mind works in creative ways.. yes even down to the way we place the fork on the kitchen table. How it sits on the folded napkin & what color the napkin should be. Okay maybe that's mostly me but anyway. Sometimes we have days where we feel blocked.. like someone stuck a fork in it & we must always remember: The more we push to be creative the less creative the result. We have to breathe & recharge in our own ways.. clear our mind & re-cop those creative juices. Miss. mia does it best..

May you recharge & your gift shine.

xo.

A BEAUTIFUL TREE

2011-07-25T09:09:00.001-05:00

We headed to the airport Saturday around 11am with music on to pick up my in-laws. We circled a couple times & then headed out to eat. We talked over avocado & tortilla chips with limes floating in our water. We drove the hills & smiled as the sun hit the car. In the evening we headed out to explore the Texas sunset & followed the sounds of live music to be greeting with warm hearts of our amazing friends. I danced a dance with the man I love & a pretty lady with a pretty heart.

Today the house smells like coffee & homemade soup fills the fridge. We have plans of hitting up some beautiful swim holes today & heading to the piece of land we are buying for our next investment. Life is good.

As my father in-law chopped the veggies & pieces fall to the floor.. I stood back & smiled. We are just small shiny apples of a beautiful tree.

May your new week be pieced together like a well made soup.
xo.

FRIDAY CONFESSIONS : BARGAIN SHOPPER

2011-07-22T09:32:00.001-05:00

I walk in and see the cute new stuff but I don't stop. I have my eye on the back.. the way back. You know where the things that didn't sell hide away & wait for people like me. This leads to another..

Yup that's right I honestly can't remember the last time I paid full price for something other than my camera & even then I got a deal on my extra gear I purchased at Precision Camera. Yes some may say.."Marianne that stuff in the back.. in the waaay back is items people didn't wanna buy." Well that is fine because I say.. "Fine by me.. do you see how cute my earrings are for A DOLLAR!!?!" :D

May your weekend be one great find after another.
Happy Friday.
xo.

SUMMER LOVE.

2011-07-21T12:50:00.000-05:00

The fruit taste sweeter. The sky bluer. Love brighter. Water calmer.
It's a Summer Love.

May your moments be sweet & kissed by the Summer sun.
xo.

ENGAGED / AMBER & JERRY

2011-07-20T18:51:00.003-05:00

Some things need to be left behind to be found again. It's true what they say.. "You don't know what you have until it's gone." But when you get it back.. you cherish it. You love it. You live for it.

Amber & Jerry met back in high school with young hearts & curious souls. They had everything in front of them without a map & killer cowboy boots ready to explore. They put their love aside & lived their lives day by day. Life lead them on different journeys.. journeys that would bring their hearts to meet again. They now hold on tight to their map that holds a journey for two. Two hearts that cherish each other day by day. Some things are just meant to be.

Amber & Jerry I am so excited to be able to document your love & I can't wait for your wedding at Lost Mission in November. Congratulations to you both for finding your journey.

When Amber jumped out of the car I smiled. Big! how fun is her outfit!?

We spent the evening in Downtown Austin where it's pretty much candy for a photographer.

Texas your light makes me melt.

Quick change & shh don't tell her but I want Amber's belt.

Love these.

You are gorgeous Amber.

Not bad Jerry. He got all GQ on me.

One of my faves.

This one too.

O dear ___ Texas light. I heart you.

Gotta love Austin for all its fun findings.

Thank you Amber & Jerry for a fun hot night. No really it was 103.

{{To see more of this Texas love CLICK HERE FOR THEIR SLIDESHOW!! }}

May your journey be led by love & cherished with a heavy heart.

xo.

TUESDAY TIP : LIVE MUSIC WITH A GOOD CAUSE

2011-07-19T12:31:00.003-05:00

When you think about a great party what do you think of? A killer location. A killer outfit. Yummy food & above all Amazing music! This leads to another..

TIP :

The hubs & I are so lucky to have met 2 souls {one beautiful couple!} that we feel we were meant to meet. Kinda like PB & J. Really these two are our jam. Casey is an amazing artist who is the lead singer of Alpha Rev a local ATX band who is currently working on a new album. They are doing it all on their own & need a little help. They are currently on Pledge Music where you can help them out by donating a little or a lot! ;) with a portion of your money going to Trade in Hope & MHAT two charities that they are very involved in. Not only will you help Alpha Rev to create beautiful music but you help a charity & get some awesome goods too. So if you are planning a party or a Wedding!! you could get some live music by some amazing local artists!! I mean people will be talking about your party forever! So if you can please donate & help some amazing local artists record their heartfelt lyrics this world will be a better place because of it. Help amazing music live on.

This is just one of my faaaaaaavorite songs by Alpha Rev.

May your days play out like a well written song.
xo.
P.S. If you are from the ATX & donate for a PRIVATE ACOUSTIC HOUSE CONCERT!! {$1200.00} I will shoot it for FREE!! So please go Donate!!! Email me with any questions/details regarding the photography coverage but check out Alpha Rev for any music related questions. :)
My photography services are free as long as the concert date does not conflict with my previous bookings.

WEDDING / SARAH & SCOTT

2011-07-18T14:08:00.001-05:00

She sat behind the old wooden windows with her hands crossed as his voice would travel up the brick walls that surrounded the bird sanctuary. She couldn't help but smile & feel her anxious heart want more than anything to peek. She was calm. excited. nervous but most of all overwhelmed with love. His smile told his story & painted a picture of how he loves her. With their family & friends by their side along the shore they said "I DO" to a life long journey of ups & downs but never a moment without love.

Sarah & Scott I thank you so much for allowing me to be a small part of your big day. I wish you all the happiness in the world & I know your fire will never be put out. xo. Marianne

The Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary was a beyond stunning backdrop for details.

Sarah you are stunning. Simply Stunning.

Can I just say that Sarah's mom is a doll. My sister & I kinda love her.

Some of the guests I wanted to pull aside & do a mini shoot.. surprise! love makes me melt.

Sarah are you crying yet over there in FL!? Scott hurry get her a tissue! ;)

ahhh I mean I love these two & the way he loves her.

Gorgeous.

The oldest Fire Station in MI. In honor of Sarah's Firefighter hubby!

& then the lights went down..

& they lived happily ever after.

{{To see more of this beautiful love CLICK HERE TO VIEW THEIR SLIDESHOW!! }}

May your new week be something to never forget.
xo.
P.S. Michigan Brides don't forget I'm dreaming of a snowflake wedding & will be in your state this December & would love to capture your Winter bliss our whip up a styled shoot. Email me if interested.

FRIDAY CONFESSIONS : STAPLES

2011-07-15T11:08:00.002-05:00

I'm back in my office with sun kissed skin & a refreshed heart as pandora sings to me off in the distance. I can't help but wanna slip into a sundress & twirl like cotton in the wind. You guessed it it's time for another...

Earlier this week I talked about the importance of your photo shoot {WARDROBE} & your fave summer staples. Today I bring you my summer staples: a little brown belt{from H&M} that I like to put around the small of my waist {working my features}. ;) I am also a big fan of t-shirts & jeans so this little belt classes it up just right & I can't live without a simple pair of gold hoops. Yup they are simple & swell just like I like my summer nights.

One last Summer Staple: good tunes!

May your weekends be swell & your hearts be the same.
xo.

ONE & I'M OFF...

2011-07-14T15:15:00.002-05:00

I'm here in my editing cave working away & excited to share all these pretty photos with you next week but today I bring you one. Yes one from last nights engagement session in downtown Austin. If I could have a plane fly around the city & leave the shape of a heart behind I would. If I could spread my joy in the form of candy I would. I am a lucky lady to be able to do what I love & I only want you to feel the same. Today I want you to smile bigger because this life is amazing & you are apart of it daily.

Okay that was a teaser but I can't help it & really aren't they gorgeous.. just wait!
Now I'm off.. the hubs is taking his ladies for a boat ride with pizza! You can follow our fun over on my tumblr if you like.. I'm sure to be posting with the hubs in the back "put that damn phone away.." eeks! off to have fun with my love.

May your day be full of heart shaped moments & sweet smiles.
xo.

FOREVER.

2011-07-13T11:37:00.002-05:00

The sun was hot.. really hot. We had raccoon eyes & the camera's timer was set. We ran & our feet were cut off. We ran & our heads were cut off. We laughed & then laughed more. The cold air blew our hair & we laughed louder. It's not the ~~things~~ but the moments. Moments make photos & photos keep moments. Forever.

I will keep these moments close to my heart. Forever.

May your moments lift your soul & capture your hearts.
xo.

TUESDAY TIP : {WARDROBE}

2011-07-12T11:45:00.010-05:00

You may have noticed a couple new pink links{above} on my Blog lately & I did kind of just sneak them in but this leads us to this Tuesday's..

TIP:

One of the most important things other than you bringing your cute self to your shoot is your outfit. So I wanted to put together a little info with visual help as well. Let's face it.. I'm hooked to Pinterest & any chance I get to put a design board together I'm on it. So please do take a look at my {WARDROBE} tips & {HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS} tips on looking your best during your stylishly you shoot.

Do feel free to share {in the comment box below}your fave shops for your key pieces & your summer staples you can't live without! :)

May your days always be stylishly you.

xo.

LITTLE TEXANS

2011-07-11T14:45:00.005-05:00

Over the weekend the hubs & I were lucky enough to attend a birthday party for two of our fave little texans. I knew going in that there would be cuteness to the 10th power & about every 5 minutes I would be giving the hubs the look. I'm just saying I think his heart melted a few times as well & not because of the heat. ;)

This Monday I bring you Jack & Annabelle's 1st birthday party amongst all their adorable little texan friends. A big thank you to their mommy & daddy for planning such a great party{with a margarita machine!} & for letting me soak in all this cuteness...

The birthday twins!

The guests..

2 sets of triplets. You can't touch this birthday party. Jack & Annabelle are to cool for school.

Note her shoes & his hair.. come on!

Even the little texans know how to keep cool in 103 degrees..

little texans rock the shades..

When we arrived I noticed the cupcakes & about died.

Congrats to our amazing friends & their little texans for making this first year rock & cheers to many more parties{with margarita machines}! ;)

May your new week be a celebration in its every moment.

xo.

FRIDAY CONFESSIONS : STRAIGHTAWAY

2011-07-08T16:36:00.004-05:00

I'm a girl... Surprise! ;) We find humor & joy in silly things like changing our hair.. over & over & over again. Guys also find humor in this but for other reasons. Today after I braided a little braid {this also made me happy} I tried something I've been waiting for & this leads to another...

Yes ladies the day has come.. are you ready for this!?.. I can now PART MY HAIR DOWN THE MIDDLE!! :D Okay a little over dramatic but whatever!{flipped my hand up & turning my back}. ;) I kid. I kid. Oh bangs you are a thing of the past because this 100+ degree temp on a daily basis is a joke with bangs. Okay well I hope you are having a lovely Friday & the hubs just said "do you want pizza for dinner?" People really that isn't a question. It's more like "what kind of pizza do you want for dinner?"

May your weekends be straight to the point & extra yummy.

Happy Friday.
xo.

A PRETTY SHELL ALONG THE SHORE

2011-07-07T15:19:00.002-05:00

Sometimes it's hard.. hiding behind the balloons & cake lies a number. This number marks your journey in years & hits your smile lines in ways some can't express. You see we must stop looking at it in this light. We most remember that it is that.. a journey marked in smile lines amongst your beautiful face. A journey that is yours & one to be proud of. Ladies embrace your smile lines because these marks.. they are marks from moments that make this life worth living.

This pretty lady below is my sister.. my 30 year old sister that has a beautiful journey in her past & in her future. I can remember staying up late & chatting amongst the darkness while laughter filled the room. We would tell each other we had to stop so we could get some sleep but we never did. Now she lays her head softly next to her hubby night after night & wakes to a sweet baby girl that she loves more than life. Here's to your beautiful journey my gorgeous sister..

We started in the streets of Downtown Manistee, MI where Shell told me "I didn't wanna laugh as much in these photos.. what do I do?"

Me: "You are doing it!" Shell: "What?" Me: "Looking forced." Shell: "Ahh" LOL I promise I don't do this to clients just my sis. :) After a little coaching she had it in the bag.

Then we were off to the shores of Lake Michigan were I shot my lovely bride & groom to-be earlier in the day & we knew we were going to freeze.. no really! Shell had to be in full model mood.

Let's just say.. "She worked it."

One of my faves. You are gorgeous Shell. Gorgeous.

I'm just saying but sisters rule. Thanks for making my trip so special Shell.

I called it a wrap & Shell stopped. I looked back & said "what?" Shell: "I wanted to put my hair in the sand like Sarah.. she looked so pretty." My heart melted & then I captured these..

The number 30 never looked so pretty.

I love you Shell. You are that pretty seashell along the shore that I wanna keep forever.

May you be making the most of your beautiful journey.

xo.

SUMMER EATS

2011-07-06T16:01:00.001-05:00

In honor of it being Wednesday which is market day in The Worlow household I bring you Summer Eats. Yup our fridge these days is filled with sweet fruits & rich veggies from Sunflower Market sold to us by Wendy a sweet cashier who thinks we're cute. Okay I really like Wendy. :)

We have always had a healthy appetite for our fruits & veggies but recently we have come across a couple things that make it even easier to eat healthy in a rush or when we are just feeling lazy. :)

1. Buy pre-washed ready to eat spinach instead of a head of lettuce. We now use spinach for everything.. even tacos. You just throw it on your plate & Bam! done.
2. Buy bags of carrots for quick snacks {$.50 each} & peel them right away so when you are hungry you can just grab & nibble away. Healthy & they fill you up.
3. Buy watermelon.. no explanation needed. If the watermelon isn't super sweet make a chiller. Yum.
4. For my fellow veggies out there.. summer isn't summer without veggie dogs. Yves are my fave brand. I pop one in the microwave for 37seconds {yes 37 seconds} swirl my ketchup & mustard together & dip away.
5. Being that it's market/shopping day we are running low but there are two protein snacks we are hooked on: {Target brand taste better & are cheaper!} Zone Perfect Chocolate Mint bars w/14gm of protein & PowerBar Energy Bites Oatmeal Raisin {perfect snack while shooting}.

There they are our fave Summer Eats for 2011.

May your hearts be healthy & your veggies colorful{not b&w}. ;)

xo.

TUESDAY TIP : SIMPLISTIC

2011-07-05T12:41:00.000-05:00

I talked about what location means to me two Tuesdays back & I really feel it has something to do with my love for modern design & my passion for nature. Or you could look at it in a different light.. one we all are more familiar with. This leads to another..

TIP:

Think of your wedding as the perfect outfit: if you add to much it just becomes tacky & always show your best features. If you are wondering what my love for modern design has anything to do with it then here it goes: Modern design is meant to be clean & flow in a simplistic way & use it's surroundings to increase its design. So when you think about your location this should be the same terms being used for your wedding day. Why would you add to much to become tacky & why wouldn't you us the beauty that stands before you? So like I said in my previous post: take the stress away by picking the perfect location..

{photo source : Pinterest}

Then think of simplistic ways to add just the right amount of you in a cohesive manner with your location. Always remembering your love is the #1 detail.

May your heart be in the right place.. surrounded by the perfect love.

xo.

P.S. If you were eating red white & blue popsicles yesterday you may have missed a sweet Love Session on this here Blog.

ENGAGED / SARAH & SCOTT

2011-07-04T15:06:00.000-05:00

Today is a day full of red, white & blue. I like these three colors in the form of popsicles under the hot summer sun with my toes dipped in the lake but anyway. I thought what better way to celebrate this beautiful 4th of July than sharing a little love with you... the best firework out there.

If I said their love made fireworks it would be an understatement. The way Scott looks into Sarah's eyes makes the world melt away.. yet their love left standing strong. I drove 4 hours {while on location} straight to meet this sweet couple on the sandy shores of Lake Michigan the day before their wedding & I would drive it all over again. Scott is a District Chief Firefighter in FL so we met at the oldest fire station in Michigan & I died when I saw the truck.. died. Sarah & Scott your love is a fire that can't be tamed.

Thank you Sarah & Scott for letting me capture your sweet love along the sandy shore. xo. Marianne

I mean they kinda made my job easy.

Love.

Couldn't help but grab a couple shots for her man.

Then it was off to the sandy shores of Lake Michigan..

Sarah loves her some beach & I love taking her pictures there.

Ahhh

Sarah you are gorgeous.

{{ To see more of their beautiful love CLICK HERE TO SEE THEIR SLIDESHOW!! }}

May this 4th of July leave sand in your shoes & love in your hearts.

Happy 4th of July.

xo.

FRIDAY CONFESSIONS : WORLDWIDE

2011-07-01T11:14:00.000-05:00

With my toes covered in sand & a 50 degree breeze kissing my skin she said.. "I see your flip flop tan lines!" Yes she is from FL & I TX but we gathered for her beautiful wedding day on the chilly shores of Lake Michigan. This leads to another...

I returned home from my first out of state wedding a couple weeks back & I kinda think I'm hooked. Okay not kinda.. I am.
{Dream Locations}:
- Costa Rica
- Hawaii
- London
- Wales
- Ireland
I could just keep going on & on but for now I'm dreaming a little dream of snowflakes & hot chocolate...

{pinboard photos source : Pinterest}

Marianne Worlow Photography will be back {On Location} in December of 2011 in Michigan & if you are getting married and dreaming of A Winter Wedding or a styled shoot please contact ME. :) If you make my dream come true I will even give you a Winter Deal.

May your dreams be big.. worldwide big & come true.

Happy Friday.

xo.

MY GOLDEN MAN.

2011-06-30T11:20:00.000-05:00

As you can guess I'm still on cloud 9 with my new camera.. Oh Happy Day the color is so rich it makes me feel like my wallet grows fat while I'm shooting. The first full day with my camera the hubs & I made our way out into the last 20 minutes of golden Texas light & I captured these..

Ladies does my man look like a sunglass model or what?! Yikes I'm lucky. {I wanted to claim him so I made sure I was in at least one.}

Nikon shooters you can be jealous of the Canon color.. it's okay. ;)

I heart this one.

Thank you Babe for letting me practice on you & for making it so easy.

May your day be golden.. with a golden man{or woman}.

xo.

PEOPLE YOU MEET.

2011-06-29T18:27:00.002-05:00

So to be totally honest I was gonna blog lots & lots of photos today but then I talked.. & talked & talked A LOT! with an amazing lady by the name of Nessa of Nessa K Photography. Did I mention she's amazing.. oh I did well she is double amazing. She gave me tip after tip & was super cute in her striped cardigan while doing so. I just wanted to say.. Thank You Nessa. Now that I have so much more to do with this here business I better get to it. :)

But here is a photo because it just makes my blog look pretty.

Meet Felicity.. a sweet little lady we met on our anniversary{yesterday} at the rope swing. How cute is she?!

May your day be sweet because of people you meet.

xo.

LIFESTYLE / THE FOX FAMILY

2011-06-27T11:48:00.000-05:00

I remember him being in a cloth diaper with a cute little blue pin holding all his adorableness together & now he finds dirt.. smiles cause he knows he is sneaky & is even cuter.

This Monday I am happy to bring you Korbin the cutie that has a Cop for a daddy & a Stylist for a mommy. During their session {on location} I was lucky to meet Korbin's daddy for the first time after knowing his mommy for years. Let me tell you they are the sweetest best friends that laugh at life together & are down right perfect for each other. Thank you Fox family for making me love this life a whole lot more. Onto the cuteness..

Korbin melts his mommies heart.. you can see it when he smiles & this makes him happy.

Time to explore..

Korbin couldn't help but want daddy to play too..

It looks like daddy was happy to see his buddy & mommy too ;)

daddy's tall. mommy's short. Korbin well he's juuust right.

Together they are perfect.

aww mommy thinks daddies sexy in his uniform.

Dear Fox Family: Love like yours makes this world a better place.

{{ To see more of this adorable family CLICK HERE TO VIEW THEIR SLIDESHOW!! }}

May your new week be all about those sweet moments.

xo.

WHAT A SATURDAY POST!?

2011-06-25T12:12:00.002-05:00

So as you saw in yesterdays post {if not.. you might wanna read that} ;) I got me a new toy & I can't stop playing. I'm currently a kid in a candy store that happens to be obsessed with licking each gum ball before she leaves. I mean each & every gum ball in the WHOLE candy store. So last night when I was supposed to sleeping I was playing :) in the bathroom in ugly light & it's still love.

You better believe I tucked my new toy next to me on my bedside table & pulled it out this morning as the Texas light poured in. Meet my models for the day {whether they like it or not}...

Oh. Me. Oh. My. the colors make my knees weak or maybe that's all the sugar from the candy store. ;)

Happy Saturday my Lovely Readers!!

May your heart be on a sugar buzz alllllllll day.

xo.
P.S. Thank you to my Amazing Husband for believing in me. I love you.

FRIDAY CONFESSIONS : A BIG GIRL NOW

2011-06-24T15:51:00.000-05:00

I remember sitting on our couch wondering & totally clueless. Me only knowing I wanted a big black camera that would make me look like a real photographer. Oh lord people was I clueless. He said "This will be your camera that you learn on & you will use it until you out grow it!" with his serious eyes... people he meant business. This leads to another...

After 1 year & 8 months with my little Canon Rebel T1i I with no fear can look into the hubs serious eyes & tell him "I'm ready for my Big Girl camera Babe!" So needless to say I can't sit still & barely can get myself to snap a photo for this here post. ;) Ahhhhh people I.am.so.excited!! Off to buy my BIG GIRL CAMERA!!!!!!!!!! Ahhhhhhhhhhh...

May your weekend have little moments tucked in that remind you of how far you have come.

Ahhhhhh EXCITED!! Seriously Happy Friday!!

xo.

WE SIGNED & IT FUNDED.

2011-06-23T15:46:00.001-05:00

There's a steak in the fridge.. corn on the cob resting in the veggie bowl & plump mushrooms in their bin just waiting to be eaten. Silly you.. you thought that was for me ;) nope that's for the hubs. I on the other hand will be enjoying some rather tasty veggie tacos.. thank you very much. You ask why such a yummy dinner.. with steak & all? Oh well that's because we SOLD Ohlen today & just got news it funded!! Not to mention this means something extra awesome for me but more on that tomorrow. ;)

For now I'm happy to be sitting in my freshly cleaned home with my rather sexy man & sharing this here sneak peek...

Happy Thursday my lovely readers.

May your day bring you news that is sure to please.

xo.

LIFESTYLE / THE MIES FAMILY

2011-06-22T12:15:00.002-05:00

First I would like to state that this family is held tightly to my heart for giving me a chance.. when I almost wouldn't give myself a chance. When I started in October of 2009 still shooting in Aperture Mode I had the pleasure of meeting & capturing this beautiful family. When I headed back to my home state of Michigan 2 weeks back I was so lucky to capture them again. Since my move to Austin, TX they have somehow went & made their little family even cuter.. didn't think it was possible. Then came Penelope..

We started our session hanging around their charming early 1900's home in Max's fridge..

Then he showed me how he gets down on his Mac {my kinda boy!}

Did I tell you Max loves giving Penelope kisses? Well he does :)

Then he forgot that his bedroom is the most awesome room in the house & we headed that way..

He dropped the no girls allowed rule ;) for his cute little sister only if she agreed to more kisses..

This ones for Mom!

Did I also tell you I about died when I heard miss Penelope's name.. I mean really?! it's the Cutest!

& it's pretty much perfect for her.

We headed back downstairs for some more family fun..

So Mom made this super cute little tepee for her kiddos & I won't say I'm not gonna copy it one day :)

High five for book time..

Then it was time to get ready for the great outdoors..

Dear Mies Family.. Downtown Plymouth, MI looks good on you.

I love this shot.

To end the day perfectly I snapped a few of the sweet Penelope.

Okay that was a lot of photos & Penelope is ready for a nap..

{{ To see more of this super sweet family CLICK HERE FOR THEIR SLIDESHOW!! }}

Thank you Mies Family for reminding me it's the simple moments that count the most & for making me want a family with lots of little ones {someday soon}.
You are simply wonderful.

May your days simply be your days.

xo.