Capturing Joyful Memories: Photography by DeLisa

Tallon's

Meet the Tallon's & yes, that also includes their sweet dog Penny!  We all met up on an EXTREMELY WINDY day in Midtown and then along the Bricktown canal.  Even though the wind could practically blow you over that day we made the most of it.  Out of all of us though I think Penny had the most fun.  She enjoyed running around Midtown and even found herself a squirrel to chase.  

Here she is...sporting her Christmas attire.

a closer look

May our thoughts be with this man as he will be deployed later this month...

a sweet kiss

the love...

Jude's 1st Birthday

 Happy 1st Birthday to Jude!  He is such a fun, joyful-spirited little boy.  This little guy has faced some challenges during the early part of his journey in life, overcoming obstacles in regards to his hearing; however, he is most certainly defeating everything that comes his way.  Jude is a happy little guy, on-the-go...  He brings a smile to your face with the joy that he exudes.  Jude had a great birthday celebration with a house full of friends and family.  His parents, family members, and friends put alot of time and energy preparing for his special day.  There was no shortage of food or special touches.  Not only was it his first birthday but it was his first birthday that included some Korean traditions...take a peak. 

Jude really enjoyed the balloons outside.

Look at this HAPPY BOY!!!

The Family

Jude & his mother Lena

This was a game that was played at the party:  A guessing game

What will Jude pick???  Guests were invited to make predictions about what Jude would first select when presented with a table that included all of the objects noted above.  Each individual item has a meaning if selected by the birthday boy.  The 1st and 2nd items he chooses are said to be of the utmost importance for those items are predictions for his future.

Jude selected the soccer ball and drum.  From these items it is predicted that he will be successful in the field of athletics as well as in the world of music.  

He is getting a little help getting dressed in his traditional attire...and might I add he is looking very sweet in the process.

Precious!  He looks like such a big boy in this photo.

All dressed and ready!

Jude, you are a joy!  Your parents waited a long time for you and it seems as though you have certainly blessed their lives and will continue to do so with your wonderful personality and cheerful demeanor.  You are a precious blessing.

Griffith Family with Miss Macy

 This is the 2nd Griffith family I've had the pleasure to photograph.  They too have a sweet little girl.  Little Macy certainly did enjoy herself on this session!  She ran, climbed, played with leaves, collected some rocks, smelled the flowers, and talked up a storm!  Macy is quite the lively little girl - alot of spunk!  She was a joy to be around.  I had a great time with the Griffiths...

The Griffith family

So, this is the cheesy grin you get when you bribe Macy with baby wipes.  ADORABLE!  You can see the anticipation in this little look.  :)  "See I'm smiling...may I just have a wipe now please?!?!?  --- I LOVE her baby blue eyes!

Macy really liked the rocks.  She climbed all the way on top of the rock pile - no fear!

This is just too cute!

Macy's getting Mommy

hanging out with Dad

She was having a good time.

taking some time to smell the roses (or fowers as Macy's says)

 

again with those beautiful blue eyes

Potter Family

I had such a great time in Midtown with the Potter family.  Little Jillian is a DOLL!  I mean, just look at her in her little pink winter outfit all decked out down to the polka-dot tights, boots, and adorable knit hat!  She has such a sweet little smile to go along with her sweet little look.  It only took her a little while to warm up to me and the camera and then we were off to a great little session.

She is such a beautiful little girl with a smile that lights you up!

Precious!

too sweet!

Jill is definitely ALL GIRL!  She was standing here putting on her lip gloss in between shots- ADORABLE!  This girl loves her lip gloss.

Such a cute family! -- All smiles :)

Rachelle & Grant:  Grant let me just say you have a beautiful wife and baby girl.  What a lucky man! ;)

Grant's a great daddy.  Little Jillian thinks he is hilarious!

What's in there?

Thanks Potter family!

Levi: 3 months

Meet the Beard Family!  This was a photo session all about trying to make sweet little Levi happy.  Poor little guy...we took him out in the cold, in the wind, put him in a bucket, kept laying him down...he wasn't having it!  He wanted his mommy or daddy holding him and giving him some love.  Levi is quite the little cutie though...check him out and a few great family and individual shots we captured. 

sweet family

leaning back & lookin' soo handsome in his little sweater

he is wondering what is going on...(look at those eyes)

lil' football player in the making (Daddy is a coach)

...and now the Halloween cow costume.  Levi was OVER IT at this point.  I think here he is saying, "I don't know about this..."  

pretty darn cute little moo cow!

Levi, you were still a little trooper.  I look forward to a great 6 month session little man! :) Pamela you have a precious baby boy.

Ornelas Family

Brittany Ornelas, a high school student, needed to job shadow and decided photography would be an interesting choice.  So, we set up a session that would provide her family some photos, offer her a chance to get behind the lens a few times as well as offer her a chance to do a little Q & A.  Check out their family photos...

What's soo funny Mom???  :)  cute!

Kaityln

Brittany

She demonstrates this sweet silence about her (now, I'm not sure what she is like at home Mom and Dad, but that's what I see in this picture :) ....a sweet silence, a quiet calmness.

Sisters!  Kaitlyn looking soo much like Dad and Brittany looking soo much like Mom.

Well, Brittany...I wish you the very best of luck!  If you would like to join me for more photography adventures just let me know :)

Gilsdorf Family part II

So here it is...part II as promised ---and it's a BIG ONE!  

This is a family that I have known for many, many years!  I've known Bonnie for over 14 years!  Wow---I just added that up!!!  I haven't counted the years or even thought about that in a while but that's a long time.  She is an important person to me as well as her family.  The only sad thing is that our lives keep us really busy these days and we don't get to see each other as often as we would like even though we live soo very close.  I was thrilled however to have the opportunity to spend several hours with her, Jeff, and their adorable boy Zander in order to take their family pics.  I just love little Zander-man!  He is full of personality and I love getting to see all of the little changes he makes over time.  Check out this great family that I love ever soo much!

The sweet Gilsdorf family of 3:  Bonnie, Zander, and Jeff

Who's that monkey hiding behind that tree...?

It's Zander!  He's also a cute little monkey in the jungle grass!

His smile is infectious!  

Just hangin' out...

He had a GREAT time!  We spent 2 hours walking around Will Rogers Park and then the OKC Midtown area and Zander was this happy the entire time!  He is quite the exceptional little boy.  His mommy and daddy are blessed and he is blessed to have them as parents.

Lovin' his little facial expressions and EXCITEMENT!!!  He had me crackin' up!...Well, as you can see he had mom and dad laughing too.  Zander was certainly my entertainment for the day.

What a sweet little boy...

...who has ALOT of fun with mom and dad!

silly faces :)

He is growing up soo quickly.  He looks like a such BIG boy here (even if he does only barely reach the window sill).

 

This graffiti wall is serious business!

Oh, my goodness, I just want to eat him up with kisses and HuGs and tickles and LoVe!!!  He posed himself I'll have you all know.  All we did was sit him up on the ledge.  Zander decided himself to prop up his leg and place his hand on his knee oh so perfectly.  ADORABLE!  He is such a great little listener...(apparently he learned this from his previous session at a studio).  

"Come on guys...let's go..." he says :)

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See you soon Mr. Personality!!!  ~ :::Hugs::: to you Zander!

I love all of you!

Taylor-Shelby Family

 The Taylor and Shelby family is a family that I've known since I was a little girl.  Lisa and Clif Taylor were practically an honorary aunt and uncle to me over the years.  I use to spend alot of time with them as a young little girl.  I would stay the night with them and go to rodeos with them.  As a matter-of-fact I was even named after Lisa :)  They are two of the most kind people you will ever meet.  After many years they were blessed with a daughter, Rene'.  She is now married to Kolby Shelby and they have 2 children of their own:  Kyler and Rylan.  Lisa and Clif love their grandchildren to pieces.  That is truly evident!  This is a great family...soo close...soo loving!!!

tickle-time!

Kyler

Rylan

brothers

cute little cowboys!

I love you both dearly...and I truly mean it!

Kyler and Daddy...cute!

Kyler was soo excited about visiting the John Deere store!  Both boys are fanatics!  It was adorable to share in their excitement.  They looked really tiny up against the big tractors and equipment.  :)

Rylan is such a little cutie!

Just hangin' out in the bucket!

A Happy Family...hand-in-hand...filled with Love

Gilsdorf Family mini-peek part I

 Here is a mini-peek of a very large or rather SUPER-sized session with much more to come!  This is a family that is near and dear to my heart.  I can't wait to share more with you over the next few days...  but for now I have to make this post short and sweet :( 

Zander is getting some kisses from Mom and Dad.

Such a happy little guy with a perfect mixture of both Mom and Dad.  

Check back for more...much, much, more!

Milligan Family

The Milligan family is back and this time they too have a second addition to the family.  Little miss Megan has joined the family.  Now, from what Mom tells me Molly isn't very found of her new little sis but we did manage to get them next to one another for at least 1 or 2 pictures :)  Oh, the sibling love!  It was great getting to see how much big sis Molly has changed over this past year.  She has quite the little personality these days.  She was pretty cute!  I look forward to seeing how Megan grows and changes too. 

Molly (big sis):  cheesing it up for the camera --- Megan:  not so sure what's going on just yet 

Such a big girl - leading the way!  

What a fantastic smile!  

Cutie-pie

Where did you go...???  You can't see me...

pretty eyes