Category Archives: Best Shot Monday

Melissa – Senior 2009

I originally met Melissa back when I was shooting senior photos for Angel in early April.  They go to school together and are neighbors so she decided to come along for the ride.  I’m so glad she did!  We had so much fun back then taunting Angel to make him smile that she decided to...

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Hedrick Family and…Best Shot Monday

This crew gave me a complete workover, but I LOVED every second of it!  I met them all at a local park and spent about two hours getting to know them REALLY well…some better than others!  All in all, we got some great shots.  I can’t wait to show them their CD!  They are gonna...

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April 21, 2008 - 2:47 pm Christina - You did a terrific job - especially working with such a large group! The groups shots are well done, but I just LOVE picture #2!

April 21, 2008 - 3:11 pm Maggie - Wow! That is a big group - you did a fantastic job! And what a great looking group...it looks like everyone had a great time!

April 21, 2008 - 5:28 pm Andi - You did a GREAT job, and what a task...so many people! I LOVE the photo that you chose for BSM- in color and b&w/ both are so nice. I also love the shot on the rocks and the kids on the wooden play ground thing...really an amazing job.

April 21, 2008 - 9:11 pm phyllis - these are just great. i'm sure they'll be thrilled with the pics. the hardest part will be choosing!

April 22, 2008 - 11:24 am amanda m - These are fantastic!!! I love family get-togethers.

Sweet Family…and Best Shot Monday

The Sweet family met up with me in downtown OKC after making a long 2 1/2 hour drive to get here.  They were wanting some super cool shots of their little gal who happens to be in pageants throughout the state.
AND…I figured since they were all here, we might as well throw in some...

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April 14, 2008 - 7:21 am MelodyA. - Oh, yea, that's classic. My oldest is all into the bunny ears lately.

April 14, 2008 - 7:37 am Christina - What a SWEETY family - just like thier last name!! You've got some great shots there. That little princess sure does have star quality.

April 14, 2008 - 11:20 am Brittany - Oh my! Those looks like senior photos (not to rush their age, or anything). So magnificent!

April 14, 2008 - 11:54 am megan - oh yeah, that's true sibling love in that last one :)!

April 14, 2008 - 2:06 pm Maggie - Oh my goodness, those are all GREAT shots! I don't think that they could be any cuter...and I love the last one - too fun!

April 14, 2008 - 2:33 pm Dawnomite! - they're so cute! all the shots are great fun.

April 14, 2008 - 9:49 pm Jenn - AWW wow, I hope someday to get shots like these! AMAZING!

April 14, 2008 - 10:40 pm Elaine - I love the black and white one where she's holding her knees. Nice shots!

Best Shot Monday – POPS!

Our last couple of days were busy ones around the Gurney household.  But, the weather has been fairly nice, thank goodness.  So, we were able to enjoy some time out in the fresh air and also to take part in a couple of fun activities this weekend.  Ty had a birthday party to attend at...

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March 10, 2008 - 5:59 pm Andi - What a neat shot! My daughter would LOVE that; she makes jewlery from recycled bottle caps! Such a innovative shot. Thanks for sharing it.

March 10, 2008 - 6:41 pm MelodyA. - That is very cool!

March 10, 2008 - 9:41 pm Bonnie - So cool ! I love it !

March 10, 2008 - 9:41 pm Patricia - I seriously need to go there. I have friends that live on lake Hiawasee, so Im out there every couple of months, and I have never been.

March 10, 2008 - 10:34 pm shari - great shot Shannon...I look at your posts often and it seems that everyday there is just perfect...perfect light, perfect sky....you are an inspiring photographer.

March 11, 2008 - 12:18 am Maggie - WOW! That shot is amazing - and what a cool place to go!

March 11, 2008 - 8:30 am cynthia - what a cool shot! your lighting is perfect! looks like a fun place to go...

March 11, 2008 - 8:47 am Maya - Super cool shot! I love the sky in it too!

BSM – Park Fun

So, you probably figured the dinosaur shots weren’t the only photos I took at the park, right?  thought so…
Here are a few more from our fun day at the park.  This first one is my favorite from the whole day…I totally LOVE it!  It’s also my Best Shot this week.  Go here to see more...

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March 3, 2008 - 12:35 am Bonnie - Great photos !! I love the second one best.

March 3, 2008 - 7:27 am MelodyA. - I love park days with a jacket. First one is nice by my fave is the bridge photo.

March 3, 2008 - 9:39 am stacy - what a great park! I love, love, love the one of him walking over the bridge. so cool!

March 3, 2008 - 11:39 am Kyla - Those are great! Now that our weather is warming up I need to do the same thing!

March 3, 2008 - 12:50 pm Maya - That last shot is so funny! He's probably dying to get out a run around soon!

March 3, 2008 - 2:42 pm kim - I love pictures in the park. There's just something about those colorful slides and climbing toys. I can't wait for our weather to warm up enough to get my kids out to the park.

March 3, 2008 - 8:06 pm Dana - I like the last slide pic...great shadows...you can tell he was delighted!

March 3, 2008 - 8:21 pm Christina - Such cute pics! Love the first one, and the ones showing your tiny guy next to the huge jungle gym!

March 4, 2008 - 12:57 am Lara - wow, those are greaqt shots! the first two are my favorites. :)

March 4, 2008 - 7:02 am Maggie - Such a great series! I love park shots...I can't wait until we get weather that is warm enough for us to be able to go! And what a fun looking park!

BSM – Happy Birthday baby boy!

My baby boy turned 1 year old this weekend…the 23rd to be exact.  It’s so strange to realize how fast they grow.  It seems as though he was born just a few months back, but that is not the case…
We celebrated with a small family party at my mom’s house and had a rockin’ time! ...

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February 25, 2008 - 11:47 am Maya - He is so happy about that cake! And why not it looks yummy! Happy Birthday Wes!

February 25, 2008 - 12:12 pm MelodyA. - There's nothing like 1st birthday cake. Sweet.

February 25, 2008 - 1:42 pm megan - love that first one -- he looks so pleased with that cake!

February 25, 2008 - 3:33 pm Maggie - His expressions are fantastic! Happy Birthday to him!

February 25, 2008 - 3:46 pm Christina - Happy birthday, little man! I LOVE the first two!

February 25, 2008 - 9:59 pm Bonnie - Love the birthday photos. The first one with him sitting on the table is my favorite !! There aren't many birthday's in ones life where you can sit ON the table !! The second one is really good too !! Love those messy cake photos !!

Best Shot Monday – Ladybugs

This shot was taken last weekend during our "heat wave"…  It was so nice outside that I went around the house opening all the windows, letting in all that fresh warm air.  It was awesome!  Ty somehow ended up in his window seat examining all the dead ladybugs who had gotten stuck there, between the...

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February 11, 2008 - 1:48 pm Maya - I love it! Too cute!

February 11, 2008 - 2:28 pm kim - That's too funny. Gotta be a boy thing.

February 11, 2008 - 3:25 pm MelodyA. - We get them too. But unfortunately we didn't get to see many lives ones last year. Don't know why. I love his fingers as tools here. Very sweet.

February 11, 2008 - 7:54 pm Maggie - GREAT shot - I love how hard he is concentrating on his 'inspection' of those ladybugs!

February 11, 2008 - 8:34 pm Bunny - Oh he just looks so serious. I love it!

February 11, 2008 - 9:58 pm phyllis - such a great shot of the fingers, and that serious expression....oh, too cute. (even though those bugs are kinda gross, eh!?)

February 12, 2008 - 6:50 am Mike - Love the mood created by the lighting. Mike http://somethingaboutparenting.typepad.com/ If you are interested in a photo challenge, please join me at http://www.mikeleonen.com/

Best Shot Monday – you GO SISTER!

This shot is part of a session I had this weekend.  These two siblings (Tregan and Jayden) were adorable – BOTH of them loved the camera.  The little guy actually said to me, "How about one more?" – meaning one more picture!  Hilarious!!  Just look at SISTER!  She got some serious AIR!!
For more great shots,...

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November 19, 2007 - 8:18 am Maya - They look like SO much fun!

November 19, 2007 - 10:47 am NTE - That's a fabulous picture: what a jump!

November 19, 2007 - 10:49 am childlife - What a great shot! Such cute little kiddos too : )

November 19, 2007 - 12:45 pm Maggie - That's a great shot - and she did get some serious air!

November 19, 2007 - 3:44 pm kim - cool shot - nice capture!

November 19, 2007 - 8:53 pm Erinne - Fabulous shot and very cute kids.

Best Shot Monday – Such a COOL aunt!

I know it’s already after lunch, but I’m still posting my best shot for today.  I love this picture of Ty with his Aunt Carly.  They were having so much fun chasing each other around the yard and playing in the leaves.  This picture is capturing the moment when Carly caught Ty, they both went...

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November 12, 2007 - 1:35 pm Maya - That is a great picture. What a fun aunt!

November 12, 2007 - 2:02 pm Dawnomite! - Those are the funnest memories!

November 12, 2007 - 2:08 pm carey - that is fantastic!

November 12, 2007 - 2:27 pm Maggie - That is too cute! They must have been having a great time!

November 12, 2007 - 4:07 pm NTE - You managed to capture it at just the right second ~ it's a great shot. And aunties are the best, aren't they?

November 12, 2007 - 7:02 pm Julie - I love that capture--they're having such a fun time!

November 12, 2007 - 8:41 pm Christina - so much fun, who could resist that grin?!

BSM – a couple of noses and a lone guinea

It has been so pretty this weekend – the weather is amazing here for November!  And, I was off yesterday.  I hung out at home, rested, enjoyed my family, and snapped a few photos, of course.  Here are a few noses for your enjoyment.  Oh, and a LONE guinea…
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November 5, 2007 - 2:15 pm Megan - Aww, I love the doggie pics!

November 5, 2007 - 3:14 pm Maya - I love the captured yawn! I think us people should yawn that big too!

November 5, 2007 - 3:28 pm Kim - What beautiful labs. nice photos.

November 6, 2007 - 7:16 am cynthia - i love these...the colors look really good too!