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june 2013 // desktop calendar.

June 1, 2013 by madisoncary

happy june! (and happy graduation day to all the MHS + LHS seniors out there!) man, may has been one CRAZY BUSY month! i’ve obviously been a little behind in posting…i plan on sharing the rest of my senior sessions soon! just wrapping up a few final things :-) anyway, this month’s calendar is inspired by our recent trip to ruidoso, nm. after these last few stressful weeks, we took a much needed break and ran up to the family […]

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may 2013 // desktop calendar.

May 1, 2013 by madisoncary

i can’t believe MAY is here! this year is already flying by so fast! i’m sorry i’ve been a little MIA the last couple of weeks on regular posting. i am trying to finish up the last of my senior sessions well before they graduate! the first group graduates on may 10th! can you believe it!? so exciting. so, in honor of all you graduating seniors, this month’s desktop calendar is inspired by you. to download: click on image, then […]

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sarah // senior 2013.

April 24, 2013 by madisoncary

meet sarah. she is a fun-loving senior at trinity high school, who enjoys playing volleyball, hanging out with her friends, and editing film. she plans to go to texas a&m and focus on business and film. so, while on the topic of film, i asked her if she could live in any movie, what would it be? “inception or the notebook.” great choices! while they are extremely different, i’d like to think they are both are full of life and […]

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samantha // senior 2013.

April 17, 2013 by madisoncary

meet samantha. samantha goes to early college high school, too! (eek! y’all’s graduation is a month away!!!) here are some fun facts about this gorgeous girl: – besties with this adorable lady. – she kissed a sting ray once. they say it brings you 14 years of good luck! – she hopes to major in biology at Texas Tech or University of Texas at El Paso and become a nurse practitioner.

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senior style // music festival fashion.

April 15, 2013 by madisoncary

spring weather has officially made it’s mark, and with that, the season of music festivals has arrived as well. whether it’s sxsw, coachella, bonnaroo, lollapalooza, ACL or one of the many music festivals out there, style and comfort are a necessity when it comes to planning your warm weather outfits. if you are more of a free spirit and want to try a festival-inspired outfit for your senior session, try pairing an edgy crop top with a simple high-waisted maxi […]

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erin // senior 2013.

April 12, 2013 by madisoncary

meet erin. she’s another gorgeous girl from the early college high school! i just loved all of her outfits. each were perfectly planned, and she rocked every one of them! while we had a blast as we experimented with new locations and fun poses, i totally locked my keys in the car during her session! talk about embarrassing. thank goodness erin had JUST changed into her next outfit, and i had my camera on my shoulder! so, while we were […]

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april 2013 // desktop calendar.

April 10, 2013 by madisoncary

happy (a few days late!) april, ladies + gents! sorry the for delay in getting this to you, it’s been a busy couple of weeks! to download: click on image, then select your preferred size (i recommend the original). right click and select “save as desktop background”. note: all images and elements © madisoncary. you may not reproduce, re-create or sell in any way, but please feel free to download for your own personal use. if you share on your […]

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casey // senior 2013.

March 29, 2013 by madisoncary

meet casey. i first met casey during one of her friend’s consultations, and then shortly after, we were able to squeeze her in for a session of her own! all of her outfits were so fun. i think i need to go shopping. casey goes to early college high school, too! she hopes to attend texas tech and study pre-med. way to go, little miss smarty pants! model status. channeling a little marilyn monroe. on accident! casey // such a […]

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senior style | lace.

March 27, 2013 by madisoncary

here is another spring fashion trend that i love! LACE. it is so dreamy and romantic! designed in polyvore. you can go super girly girl with an all lace dress, or throw on a lace cardigan to add a little softness to a rocker-chick look. ///// afraid to go big? try something small, like my favorite pair of lace-inspired earrings!

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2014 senior models.

March 25, 2013 by madisoncary

yay! can’t wait!

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kiwi boutique | spring 2013.

March 22, 2013 by madisoncary

last week, i grabbed a couple of my seniors who were in town for an impromptu shoot featuring one of my partners, kiwi boutique. psst! they are having a sidewalk sale saturday march 23rd from 11-4pm! as a small business owner, i am realizing that supporting one another in the pursuit of building our own successful businesses is SO important! so, how did kiwi boutique and i connect? long-story short, co-owner tawni and i graduated high school together, and then […]

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michaela | senior 2013.

March 20, 2013 by madisoncary

meet michaela. she is a senior at the early college high school at midland college. as a part of their school, students are not only walking away with high school diplomas, but also associate degrees! how awesome is that? go to high school, get your college basics done, and go straight into you major at the university of your choice. it’s super smart if you ask me! michaela plans to attend texas tech university, and major in mechanical engineering. yeah, […]

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hope.

March 18, 2013 by madisoncary

praying for a sense of hope + the calmness of peace for a sweet friend and her family. go hug on your loved ones if you haven’t today. // (feather graphic found here)

Categories: life • Tags: birds, comfort, community, death, design, digital art, emily dickinson quotes, family, feathers, friends, hope, hope quotes, inspiration quotes, life, life and death, love, loved ones, peace, quotes graphics, singing, soul, spirit

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moodboard monday.

March 11, 2013 by madisoncary

happy monday! i don’t know about you, but this warm spring weather has me itching to jump in the garden and get my hands dirty! i’ve always been intrigued by the idea of living off the land. especially after spending time in montana a couple of summers ago. i feel there is something special about the way we can cultivate and harvest our nutrition. and zach’s equivalent–a little more manly i suppose–would be the satisfaction of bringing home meat after […]

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senior style | spring break.

March 8, 2013 by madisoncary

in just a few short hours spring break will officially be here! well, for all of you school-goers anyway… and that means some of you might be vacationing to a place with warmer, tropical weather and those gorgeous, sun-kissed beaches. yeah, it’s safe to say that i’m pretty jealous of a lot of you right now. so, as a way to live vicariously through all you spring break beach bums, here are some fun beach-y outfit ideas you can use […]

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josh tatum + greyface.

March 6, 2013 by madisoncary

last week–with my parents and hus-band in tow–i attended the local theatre to hear former midlander, josh tatum, perform with his band on their latest project called greyface. anticipating only to photograph a few crowd attendee shots for the hometown happenings section of the midland living magazine, i was surprised with the opportunity of josh asking me to shoot some backstage. um……………what? **totally random side-note, josh played at a 6th grade graduation party i attended. yeah. you could say we […]

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senior style | emerald green.

March 4, 2013 by madisoncary

with it being march and all–and st. patty’s day lingering just around the corner–i thought i’d do a style post with this year’s PANTONE color of the year: EMERALD GREEN. during my childhood, i remember days when i would dream i was dorothy in the wizard of oz, visiting the glamorous green city with my toto, sparky; our family cairn terrier. as you guys know, i love me some mustard yellow. clearly. but sometimes i MAY or MAY NOT have […]

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march desktop calendar | 2013

March 1, 2013 by madisoncary

happy march, everyone! here is another lovely for you to set as your desktop and enjoy this month! to download: click on image, then select your preferred size (i recommend the original). right click and select “save as desktop background”. note: all images and elements © madisoncary. you may not reproduce, re-create or sell in any way, but please feel free to download for your own personal use. if you share on your own blog–because i’d be totally honored!–be sure […]

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house reno update | living room part 1.

February 27, 2013 by madisoncary

goodness, it’s been awhile since i’ve updated you all on our house adventures! i think i left off saying that we were planning on tackling that daunting wood flooring project…ourselves. ha. 2 days into prepping the floors with underlayment and laying the first few boards, we immediately knew we were in over our heads, and needed someone more skilled to handle the 1500+ sq expanse of space. yeah, we agree. it’s kind of a HUGE investment to screw up. so, […]

Categories: house, me • Tags: DIY, diy projects, family heirlooms, home decor, home design, home remodel, home remodeling, house projects, house renovations, modern southwestern decor, piano, southwestern style, wood floors

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brittany + john mark | engagements 2013.

February 25, 2013 by madisoncary

as one might get to know me, they discover my love for two great towns in texas: marfa + austin. the environment, music and food are just a few of the reasons why i love those places, so as you can imagine–with a completely healthy love for geographical locations, of course–we try to visit them every chance we get. recently, my sweet cousin and her fiance who live in houston–you might recognize them from this–asked me to photograph their engagements […]

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senior style | black + white graphics.

February 22, 2013 by madisoncary

as a portrait photographer of senior girls, you can imagine–like the grinch getting ready for the who-bilation–there is always one question that everyone asks as they prepare for their session: BUT, WHAT WOULD I WEAR? no fear! i am here to help you decipher what works and what doesn’t, all while ensuring that it photographs well and you feel completely confident in it! with that being said, i’d like to introduce you to another new blog series that i like […]

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