Shannon Gurney Photoblog

Cadieux Crew

I've been friends with this family for as long as I can remember...even before becoming the full fledged photographer I am now.  I guess you could say, "They knew me back when...".  AND, they still love me now, even after all the fame!  HA! 

Thank goodness for that.

The pretty gal in the yellow is my sister's roommate off at college - they rent a house together and have known each other their entire lives.  Crazy...

My family still hangs with this nutty crew for most holidays and pretty much any type of celebration we think up... we love them.  We're glad to call them our buddies.  So, when they called me up this weekend and asked if I'd run over for a last minute photo shoot, I didn't hesitate.  I'd had a cancellation, after all, and was missing out on some good photo action!

Who could possibly resist these pretty girls?

This next one is my absolute FAVORITE from the night.  It's so HER...just ask any of her friends...

Then we just had to include the boyfriends, right.  I mean, they HAVE been around for a few years...
 
 
 
 

One thing about it - they DO like to have some fun!
 

Bunch of knuckleheads...

okay, back to all the pretty girls.
 
 
 
 

I had a TON of FUN with you guys!  See ya soon!

Fastest Session in the West...

This was supposed to be a fun, warm, laid-back session. 

Not quite what we ended up with.

In the hour before our session time, the temperature dropped by 25 degrees and the wind picked up.  What is it with Oklahoma weather?

Still, somehow, in the freezing temps, we were able to snap a few really cool photos of this nutty crew!  Walker wasn't his usual full-of-giggles self, but he was happy to be down in the leaves...Even if all he wanted was to eat a few.

Bella just wanted to chase the pups around the place and kept deserting us right when we wanted her in a shot.  She'd run back and grab her momma nearly knocking them all down.  It was hilarious...

At least, she got a few good laughs out of it!  I think her momma was about ready to strangle her! BUT, don't call DHS.  I promise she'd never really do it!  HA!

Remember, Walker was in the hospital just last week.  It's crazy how fast things can turn around for little ones this age.  He is doing VERY well and was happy to be out traipsing around in the leaves even if just for a few minutes.
 

I have a TON more photos to share of this bunch.  But, I'm having to make a trip out of town today and only have time for a few.  I'll end with a really pretty momma shot.  She'll never think so, but I do!
 

Allen Family at the Farm

I drove to Chandler, Oklahoma on Saturday for a super cool family session.  At first, I wasn't sure what to expect since they told me we'd be driving out to her dad's farm.  As most of you know, Oklahoma was recently hammered with a huge ice/snow storm.  THEN, this weekend was in the 60's!  Basically, we've got a HUGE muddy mess EVERYWHERE, including the farm where the session took place.  If you ask me, it just made for more fun.  I LOVED it!

If you've been reading my Facebook, you know how I loved the town.  I SO want to move to Chandler, America!  It was awesome! - I knew this already since the town I graduated from is just a few miles away.  But, I'd forgotten just how neat it is.  I'm serious people!  If I could talk Josh into moving, I'd go for sure.  Now, I've just got to work on him!

So anyway, the family was just as great as the town, and they couldn't have picked a more perfect location for photos.  It ROCKED!  There was dust and mud, horses, dogs, tractors, bales of hay everywhere, an old chuckwagon, and lots of character all around!  IT WAS PERFECT!!! 

I had a great time Allen family and I'm totally serious about bringing my kids back for an Allen Family Farm field trip!
 
 
 
 
 
 

Papaw showed up to feed all the animals and little man here had to jump in to drive the truck!  He was a total Papaw's boy!

While trying to get this next shot from around the outside corner of the barn, I was literally attacked with LOVE and cuddles from the friendliest horses I'd ever met.  I thinked they liked my camera...

Rosie was my favorite!  What a doll!
 

There were plenty of horses to go around, but obviously I couldn't snap pictures of all of them or the family might've felt a little neglected.  I did get a shot of these two gals though!  Honestly, I wanted to take them ALL home...horses and dogs!
 
 
 
 
 
 
Everyone has to pitch in around the farm!  No exceptions for two year olds!

 

Holland Family

The Holland family was my first session this year and I have to say I'm off to a great start.  If all the families I have coming up in 2009 are like the Hollands, then there's no way I can go wrong!  This crew was SO much fun and have THREE boys! I felt like I was seeing myself in a year or so...HA! 

Don't worry, I don't have any secret news or anything.  But, we do want to have another kiddo running around sometime soon.  I'm just betting it will be another boy.

So, anyway, check out how cool this crew was.  AND, isn't the momma a total hottie!

 
 

Their oldest really reminded me of Ty.  He did so many of the same things.  He even talked like Ty.  Pretty funny.
 

This little guy was a trooper.  Apparently, while getting ready he decided to grab his momma's flat iron.  OUCH!  Luckily, I was still able to get some smiles out of him.  :)
 

AND THEN, there's this little guy.  Is he cute or what!  He was pretty shy in the beginning and never really warmed up to having his photo taken.  But, we made do and still got some great shots.  If you only knew all the dancing and singing that took place to get this next smile!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

I had a great time you guys!  Have a super week!

Ash, Lori, and Haven...

and another one on the way!

This family was adorable!  They drove quite a ways to meet me this week for a fun, family session.  The only problem?  It turned out to be stinkin' cold and super windy!!!  But, we made it work and Haven was a little trooper.  At first, she was nearly in tears because of the cold wind, but within minutes she was chasing her momma and daddy around.  She was a cutie and so stylish, too!  Just take a look!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Anyone up for a game of ring round the rosie?

Spradlin Family

Well, it's official.  I'm WAY behind on proofing - there are so many of you waiting on session discs - I'm going as fast as humanly possible.  But, the 3am proofing sessions are starting to get to me.  Still, I'm getting them done.  So, be patient.  Yours is coming.

Since, I'm behind on proofing. My sneak peaks have suffered a bit in the ranking of what to get done first.  That means, the Spradlin family has had to wait a bit for their sneak peek!  But, wait no longer!  It's here!

This family was so much fun as you'll be able to see from the photos.  Even dad enjoyed being there!  Take a look!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Goddard Crew

I've been photographing this family or members of this family for years.  They actually booked their holiday session WAY BACK, but had to reschedule.  Now that we were FINALLY able to get some pics, we had to withstand a freezing cold, drizzly day! 

But, they were great sports, bundled up between shots, and smiled big when I told them to....

and just look at the cool shots we got...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The smallest member of the Goddard gang stole the show!  We chased him the entire time while he laughed and entertained us by rolling around in the leaves or down the HUGE hills at the Myriad Gardens!  He was hilarious!
 
 
 
 

Kristen & Colin

If I only know one thing about these two kiddos, it's that they're troopers...along with their parents, of course!

It was a super cold day for Kristen and Colin's session (another one of my minis) and it didn't phase them a bit!  They were running and laughing, chasing their daddy around, and giving big wet kisses to their momma!  In fact, we could barely snap any shots of Colin because he was constantly moving.  The funny thing is I think I like their photos better that way.  It really shows who they are as a family RIGHT NOW...in this moment, not a perfect "everybody say cheese" photo to stick on a wall somewhere. 

Looking back, I think they'll get a big kick out of seeing all the smiles and interaction that describes them...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Mobly Family

Here's another mini to share with you!  In case you haven't realized it - I spent all day this past Sunday freezing my tush off while shooting mini session after mini session!  By the time I was finished, I was SO cold I couldn't feel my fingers!

BUT, I did get to hang with this totally cool family!  The best part about it was Cesar, the smaller fella in the pictures!  He's actually the little brother - AND, let me tell you - HE WAS A HOOT!  I loved teasing him and watching him crack a big smile!  It was great...even worth freezing my fingers off!

So, Mobly family, here are my picks!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Baur Family

It's been a year since I've seen the Baur family.  I was shocked to see just how much their little gal had grown!  She's just about the same age as Wes, and the last time I saw her she wasn't even walking yet!  This time, she was dressed all in zebra print.  I had to ask where it all came from, especially since last time it was all leopard!  Turns out, grandma makes it!  WOW!  Apparently, she's quite the seamstress!

I was really surprised I got so many great shots since it was FREEZING COLD outside and windy to boot!  Seriously, folks!  I was wearing long johns under my sweats!  They had to bundle up between shots and it even rained on us for a little while!  BUT, it all worked out in the end.  Just take a look!