It's here, It's here!  Ballerina Portraits is back for a second year - and I couldn't be more excited!  I have partnered with Ms. Tiffany of Dance Techniques, a local dance company teaching dance to small children in daycares and preschools in the Dallas area.  Tiffany has over 20 years of experience teaching little ones, and has a special way with posing them PERFECTLY for these sweet portraits - so I'm thrilled that she agreed to be a part of this event again this year!  If you'd like to see more samples - I'm going to post some of last year's cuties up on Facebook - so head on over to see more. We'll be in Rockwall at Wee Dreamscapes on Saturday, September 24th.  Note that the September 25th date near Firewheel has been cancelled.  An appointment and $20 deposit is required to book.  Ms. Tiffany will be sending a note to her students within the next couple days, and I expect slots to go quickly when that happens - so if you'd like to snag a spot - please give me a call. ***NEW***  Now available - online scheduling!  Just click here, and follow the steps to choose your appointment time and pay your deposit! Click here to schedule PIN THIS IMAGE
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  • September 6, 2011 - 12:32 pm

    Tina Garcia - I would like to sign up my daughters Madeline and Chloe Garcia for the Ballerina pictures for Sunday, September 25th.ReplyCancel

    • September 6, 2011 - 4:35 pm

      Sarah - Thanks for e-mailing as well – got ya on the schedule!ReplyCancel

Every time a 7-month old comes to the studio to be photographed, I'm reminded why I love this age - they are big enough to sit up, smile big for me, but they can't get away!  Well - at least *most* babies are that way...  Little Emily is so tiny - you'd never guess she was crawling already, and definitely made us sweat a little!  Every time I have a baby this age in the studio, it reminds me of the first time my youngest daughter, Kate, sat up on her own for the first time...  She was 5.5 months, and I didn't really think she could sit up - but a client had just left, and I had a cute red backdrop up, and I thought - maybe I can kinda prop her a little, and get a cute close-up...  I couldn't believe my eyes when she sat unassisted for 4-5 minutes while I was able to capture the milestone - studio lights and all!  It just amazes me to see how much my littlest clients have grown between sessions - I hope I have the chance to watch all of them grow for many years to come! Baby Portraits RockwallPIN THIS IMAGE Baby in Pettiskirt PhotographyPIN THIS IMAGE Rockwall Studio Photography
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  • September 2, 2011 - 9:38 am

    Samara Hutcheson - What a little cherub face! Great portraits of her!ReplyCancel

  • September 2, 2011 - 2:06 pm

    Julie - She is adorable! Love these! I think this is such a fun and cute age too!ReplyCancel

  • September 2, 2011 - 2:17 pm

    Claire - Great shots of such a happy girl!ReplyCancel

  • September 3, 2011 - 8:23 pm

    Paula - 7 months is such a fun age and you captured her beautifully.ReplyCancel

  • September 7, 2011 - 8:38 am

    lauri - That last one is stunning! These are all so cute and really capture that stage.ReplyCancel

  • September 7, 2011 - 11:46 am

    alej keigan - awww, beautiful baby and photos!1ReplyCancel

  • September 8, 2011 - 6:25 am

    Christy Johnson - What a little doll! Love these!ReplyCancel

I love when families come back for new portraits - it gives me a chance to see how much the kiddos have grown, and it's also fun to come up with new ideas to make their portraits unique.  This family is a blast to shoot, because they are always up for just about anything!  I took them to Downtown Royse City because there are so many different and fun places to choose from.  My favorites seem to always come from the end of the shoot, after everyone is relaxed and comfortable - it makes me glad that I said "wait - just a couple more!"... Girl with Flowers PortraitPIN THIS IMAGE Downtown Royse City Family PhotographyPIN THIS IMAGE Kissing Family PortraitsPIN THIS IMAGE Royse City Photographer | Mesquite Photographer
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  • August 30, 2011 - 10:13 am

    Stacey - Love the last series, how cute! The family will LOVE these, I know I would! Great job Sarah.ReplyCancel

  • August 30, 2011 - 11:00 am

    Aimee Reynolds - That is a beautiful family and you did an awesome job! I too adore that last series! That needs to be a big storyboard in their home!!! It’s just precious! 🙂ReplyCancel

  • August 30, 2011 - 11:04 am

    PamN - I think that last series would look perfect on the wall just like that!ReplyCancel

  • August 30, 2011 - 2:29 pm

    Claire - Beautiful family! So hard to pick a favorite image they are all so good!ReplyCancel

  • August 30, 2011 - 5:53 pm

    Lisa Kelly - What a sweet family. The kiddos are adorable. Beautiful images.ReplyCancel

  • August 30, 2011 - 5:59 pm

    Anna-Karin - Adorable kids!
    Great that you got some beautiful photographs of the whole family.ReplyCancel

  • August 30, 2011 - 6:01 pm

    Lisa - Oh gosh, these are just darling. Adorable images!ReplyCancel

  • August 31, 2011 - 4:34 pm

    sophie - So sweet! These images make me feel happy – awesome shots!ReplyCancel

  • September 1, 2011 - 10:46 am

    Clarice - What a cute family! Lovely captures!ReplyCancel

  • September 1, 2011 - 1:05 pm

    Sarah Metz - Adorable! Great work, as always, Sarah!ReplyCancel

  • September 1, 2011 - 2:57 pm

    Patti - What a cute family… I love the last series!ReplyCancel

  • September 1, 2011 - 5:24 pm

    Christy Johnson - What fun family images! So cute!ReplyCancel

Lyric is a freshman this year at Rockwall High School, and I was excited to give her the opportunity to show off her new uniform a little bit!  Doing her session really reminded me how much fun it is to capture kids who participate in sports in their uniforms - so you can always remember, and they can have a great time doing it!  My oldest daughter, Emma, just started kindergarten at The Fulton School in Heath - and she is stoked to be a part of the Junior Cheerleading Squad there - as soon as we get her uniform - you can bet I'll have some of these up on the blog of her!  If you might be interested in some "Sports Shots" of your child - please drop me a note - if I get enough interest - I'll schedule a weekend date for some mini-sessions! PIN THIS IMAGE Sarah Duckworth | Cheerleading Photographer
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  • August 26, 2011 - 5:41 pm

    Aimee Reynolds - Oh I love these Sarah! So modern and fun! What a beautiful girl!ReplyCancel

  • August 26, 2011 - 8:46 pm

    Sarah - Love how crisp and modern these are! She’s gorgeous! Great job!ReplyCancel

  • August 26, 2011 - 9:43 pm

    Shawane - Lyric had so much fun taking these pictures. Sarah made Lyric feel very comfortable. Thank you SarahReplyCancel

  • August 27, 2011 - 12:44 am

    Jennifer B - She’s gorgeous Sarah! LOVE these!ReplyCancel

  • August 27, 2011 - 3:40 pm

    Anna-Karin - She is beautiful and what a gorgeous smile she has!ReplyCancel

  • August 27, 2011 - 4:01 pm

    katies - Simply stunning. She must be so thrilled with these! What a gorgeous young lady, and amazing photographs.ReplyCancel

  • August 28, 2011 - 8:51 pm

    Claire - Love these images! I don’t think she could get any cuter!ReplyCancel

  • August 29, 2011 - 6:40 pm

    Erin - Fab images of a beautiful girl!ReplyCancel

  • August 30, 2011 - 2:45 am

    Lisa Kelly - This is a great idea to capture her in her uniform. She looks absolutely gorgeous and so happy. Love them.ReplyCancel

  • August 30, 2011 - 9:17 am

    Sarah Metz - Love these! She is so pretty!!ReplyCancel

  • September 2, 2011 - 2:21 pm

    Julie - Beautiful girl with such a fantastic smile! Lovely portraits!ReplyCancel

This blog post, while very late, is fitting today - because today I actually shot this beautiful couple's newborn portraits of their 6-day old son.  These maternity portraits were taken back in July - it was the beginning of this heat wave we are in - and T & Patchi were such troupers - they agreed to meet at 7:30 a.m. (that's IN THE MORNING) to get their session done before it got too hot.  We were able to use a private residence with a yard that was a DREAM - I so love shooting in new locations!  If you'd like to check out their new son - head on over to my Facebook page - I just posted a quick one today, because I could not stand to share at least one! I also have to add...  Lately I have had an opportunity to do more maternity portraits, and then come back later for newborn portraits.  Part of what I do is capture the connections and relationships of a family - whether it be one just in the beginning stages, or one that has been going strong for some time.  I find it makes such a huge difference when I have a chance to meet a couple and get to know them during their maternity session - the newborn session just seems that much more special, and I really do feel like I gain new friends with each couple I meet and follow through this exciting first year! PIN THIS IMAGE PIN THIS IMAGE PIN THIS IMAGE Sarah Duckworth | Rockwall, TX Maternity Portrait Photographer  
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  • August 21, 2011 - 10:15 pm

    Jennifer B - Wow, what a gorgeous couple! These are so beautiful, Sarah, I love the one of them lying in the greenery!ReplyCancel

  • August 24, 2011 - 2:12 am

    CJ Wilkes - I love your processing. You captured this lovely budding family perfectly. Such a cute cute couple!ReplyCancel

  • August 24, 2011 - 2:34 am

    lauri - Lovely! That one of them laying in the ground cover is awesome!!ReplyCancel

  • August 24, 2011 - 11:32 am

    Amber - These are so beautiful Sarah!!ReplyCancel

  • August 24, 2011 - 1:04 pm

    Sarah - so sweet! Love the one of them in the greenery and the last one…is just such a sweet moment! love!ReplyCancel

  • August 24, 2011 - 2:43 pm

    Kara - love these sarah!! Great job. The one laying down is my favorite, so relaxed looking!ReplyCancel

  • August 24, 2011 - 3:29 pm

    Shari - These are beautiful Sarah! What a gorgeous couple. I’m sure they made a beautiful baby and I can’t wait to see the newborn images!ReplyCancel

  • August 24, 2011 - 5:46 pm

    Kristin - Beautiful, beautiful images! I love the setting and the vibrant color!ReplyCancel

  • August 25, 2011 - 2:32 pm

    sophie - These are beautiful! I especially love the last one in BW – great moment captured!ReplyCancel

  • August 25, 2011 - 3:00 pm

    Sindea Horste - Love these! My favorite has to be the one lying down together holding hands.ReplyCancel

  • August 26, 2011 - 4:08 am

    Lisa Kelly - Truly stunning images.ReplyCancel

  • August 26, 2011 - 11:40 am

    Claire - beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • August 26, 2011 - 2:06 pm

    Sarah Metz - Just lovely! What a sweet couple – you can see how happy they are!ReplyCancel

  • August 26, 2011 - 9:01 pm

    Renee Giugliano- WA - These are wonderful! LOVE LOVE LOVE the last one! So heartwarming.ReplyCancel

  • October 11, 2011 - 2:39 pm

    Kunimatsu | Rockwall Newborn Photographer - […] – he is one of the most adorable babies EVER…  You may remember his parents from their maternity session – Kunimatsu is their first child, and he is so surrounded with love – nothing warms my […]ReplyCancel

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