Alvarez Family Pictures

Christina, Gabriella, Isabella, and Ariella warmed our hearts when we took their family pictures. We talked about school (oh the treacheries of Junior High), what it's like to have only sisters (or in Christina's case, daughters), and what it's like to have such a young addition to the family.

That's probably my favorite part of taking pictures of people I'm not familiar with. For an hour or longer, you get to see the quirks and inside jokes that make up this family unit. They were a gem to photograph, and we are definitely excited about the results!

Thanks to the Alvarez family for allowing us to be part of your family pictures!

Catherine and Ayrian

Thanks again, Alvarez family!

Sarah's Senior Pictures

It's always a privilege to watch a little girl turn into a beautiful young lady. Catherine and I have been blessed to know Sarah since she was a very young girl, and she has aged with grace and beauty. Both of those traits are so visible in her senior photo shoot.

It was hot and sticky and gross outside but you'd never know it by her! She stayed gorgeous, and by the end of the shoot we were tired, but so excited to see the outcome.

Thank you Sarah, for letting us document your steps into adult hood. We are so proud of you!

Catherine and Ayrian

The Armstrong Family

So, you know when you have a new hobby? Maybe it was when you were seven and you were really into braiding hair with those bead kits they sell at Wal-Mart, and you invited all of your friends over to practice on them. Maybe it was when you finally got out of your parents' house, and you took up cooking, so you were always making things for people to try, no matter how it tasted. Well, Catherine got her camera before I got mine, so I let her practice her photography skills on me... and then a few months later, I got my camera (birthday present), and suddenly we needed a subject other than me to take pictures of. The Armstrong's (very great friends of ours) have been a key to our development as photographers, so when we were asked to take pictures of the entire Armstrong family, we were reminded of where we started, how far we've come, and how much they've helped us develop our skills.

Seeing several generations of the same family together smiling and laughing makes one of those timeless moments. With so many people all together, something may go wrong (however minor), the baby might get fussy, and in Texas it'll more than likely be too stinkin' hot to think about looking pretty for the camera. Still, when you're surrounded by the people you love, regardless of the humidity, and the kid crying because he's in the corner, there will always be smiles, laughter, and the occasional story or inside joke. That's what we remember when we think of our families, and that's what 88 Buttons was privileged to capture with the Armstrong's.

To the Armstrong's, we thank you so much for allowing us this pleasure. You are a beautiful family.

Yes, his nose was really in the corner. 

Singing the "Itsy Bitsy Spider" to Owen.

We asked for a smile. This is what we got. 

Thanks again Armstrongs for supporting us and being our guinea pigs. We love you all!

Until Next Time,

Catherine and Ayrian