ROCK N ROLL, BABY!!

So, here's a little look in Rebecca's world.... How I've become the photographer/business woman I am today.

I have a tendency to let things overwhelm me at times. From an early age, more than likely dealing with my mother's death and the events that followed, I experienced many emotions for a young kid. Regretfully, anxiety has stuck around. Yuck. As your photographer, I am PASSIONATELY in love with my job. However, sometimes I feel the pressure piling on as if a 500 pound man is sitting on my chest(more than likely eating a package of Oreos). Here you are, trusting me to capture moments in your life that you will never relive.

HOLY. COW.

Can you see why I sometimes feel that oversized man on my chest? However, there is something I've used recently to get past that anxiety and head into a shoot or wedding with roaring confidence. And honestly, I think this confidence has shown in my work recently. It's helping me become the photographer I've dreamt to be. There's a million mile march ahead of me to reach my final goal, but for now, I am happy. I am blessed. I am willing. I am growing. I have amazing support, and I have a little secret....

Wanna know?

Well here it is. This saying gets me moving through my days.

" LET'S ROCK N ROLL, baby!!!!"

Ok, so I know it's completely and totally cheesy.However, it gets me running full force into my shoots and events.

As a kid, Daddy ran the world of the Bonner house with one teenager and two crazy kiddos. Mom had passed away, and Dad was playing the role of Mom and Dad. (How in the world did he do it?) I know there had to be days when he just wanted to hit the snooze button and stay in bed, but he never once did. He would get us moving in the morning ,and when it was time to take off, you knew it, cause there was the "LET'S ROCK N ROLL, baby!!"(if you could only hear him say it.)That meant Daddy was ready to head out the door and accomplish whatever was ahead in the day. From what I remember, he continued this saying until the day I left home. I always knew it was time to roll out and do what I needed to do. So now, when I'm driving to meet a client, and I have a million ridiculous things running through my head, trying to distract me... I say a prayer...and whisper to myself "ROCK n ROLL, BABY!!!". This simply reminds me that I know it's time to do what I'm set on this earth to do. Capture irrevocable moments that will leave you smiling, giggling, reminiscing, and completely pleased. So, thanks Daddy, for always getting us kiddos to "ROCK N ROLL, BABY". The little things in life. Ah, so blessed.

Here's a pic of the man whose helped me become the woman I am today. This is Daddy walking me down the aisle on my wedding day. I was ready to dash down that aisle to my handsome groom, but Daddy held my hand and slowed down my pace. He pretty much saved me from looking like a fool ,tripping over my wedding dress. It's not a close-up picture of him, but it's a picture that truly represents the man he has been in my life. Thanks for always being there, especially when I needed you most. Even now when you don't even know it. I love you, Daddy!!

Photo by Kathy Patterson.

HERE I COME S.A.!!!!

I'll be in San Antonio this upcoming weekend, and I still have 2 spots available for the Mini Session. Click HERE for more info. Can't wait to see you all!
Hope everyone had a GREAT Easter weekend! And since we're entering the bright, colorful season of Spring, here is a photo to share of Ros coloring her little heart out. What have you done to add color in your world recently?

Just a little peek.....

HELLLLLLO HOT-TAAAAYS! Seriously, this family knows how to wooooork it! Even the 2 year old knows what is up! She posed all by herself! Loved this shoot! Love this family! More to come later.... until then, here are some teasers.... ENJOY!!

Candace and Alissa- IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAAAAAAY!!!! sneak peek

I did a shoot about a month ago with Candace and her family while her husband was home on leave from Iraq. Candace hit me up this week for a birthday shoot for herself and co-worker, Alissa.(Their bdays are 2 days apart) Hello, LOVE the repeat customers!!! Can I just say this was one of the best shoots in a LONG time? No offense to any recent shoots, because I always have fun and love what I'm doing, but this just had that extra kick to it. We traveled from Killeen to Copperas Cove with a little pit stop at the DQ. That's right kids, you get ice cream during photo shoots with Rebecca! We had a blast and laughed until faces were turning red. I really enjoyed 0ur 3 hours, girls (and Daniel!), and hope you enjoy this lil' sneak peek I threw together for you!

Straight out of the camera. Alissa knows how to work it.

Love this location. Love this idea. Wow, Candace, wow!

Straight out of the camera other than one little splatch of brightening. HOLLLLLA.

Love this :)

Alissa and I were walking from one destination to another when I read this aloud. She laughed thinking I was referring to something else, then saw the sign. She had to take a pic with the beer. I had to take the pic cause of the quote.

Candace kept on complimenting Alissa. Hello girl, look how gorgeous YOU are as well. Work it!








Our little helper, Daniel. Tell me he doesn't look like T-R-O-U-B-L-E??? Adorable.

Alissa enjoying her "hit the spot" dipped cone.

The girls cooling off- literally. They are standing in front of a huge AC. People were staring. And you think we cared? Don't think so.

The Official 2009 Rebecca Crocker Photography Business Card

I had over 100 emails and messages today. Wow. Thanks so much for your input! #2 had at least 75% of the votes. To be perfectly honest, I didn't think it even had a chance. It's my current logo and I thought the colorful cards with the newer look would appeal to the eye. Boy oh boy, was I wrong. I revised it a little after some constructive criticism. I appreciate you all being honest. I am getting it printed this week at Kinko's in Killeen. Check them out for your printing needs. Ask for Candace or Alissa. Thanks again for taking the time to vote!!! We should do this more often...150+ people trafficking (<----I never knew that word had a "K" in it until I looked it up now...) on my site today. Holllllllla. Hope you all have a fabulous rest of the week!!