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About Portraits In The Canyon-

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:59:51 GMT

Portraits In The Canyon, my family portrait event, takes place this weekend at Palo Duro Canyon! I can't wait, its going to be FANTASTIC! I haven't posted here about it because it has been 100% sold out! However we've just had a couple of families schedule to a different date, so I have two places open as of right now. If you'd like to join us, don't hesitate as these newly released sessions won't last long!

***Click Here*** to read more about it and watch the slideshow from last year's event.

***Click Here*** to reserve your time online.

Or the fastest way to reserve a time is to call at (806) 371-9210. Its going to be great!

We've Just Opened Up A Few More Spots

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:24:17 GMT

I've just finished recording a personal audio message to you about this very special event and I reveal a personal fact about my family and how we can't turn back the hands of time.

Hear the audio message Click Here

Join me for Families In The Park this Saturday! We've just opened up a few more sessions for Saturday afternoon. Families In The Park is one of the most fun portrait events of the fall. We'll be photographing families and children all day Saturday October 17, 2009. Plus, there are no SESSION FEES. Reserve your time securely online click HERE.

The Boothes are one of my favorite clients from Families in the Park last year. They are such a sweet family and it was an honor to work with them! Here is one of the portraits created during their session.

"Our experience working with Davy and his staff at Families In The Park was great! The portraits we have in our home were well worth the investment!" -Susan Boothe Claude, TX

Hear the audio message Click Here

Oh! Btw, Jackopierce Was INCREDIBLE!

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:54:39 GMT

We went to Jackopierce on Thursday. It was a rare opportunity to see this major recording artist in a coffee shop atmosphere. It was kind of surreal. There weren't many Amarillo people there, just a few college students. Many people came from Lubbock where they have a bigger following. They are one of my favorite bands from college. So it was really cool to see them and be able to chat in such an intimate atmosphere. Check them out, I'm curious to know what you think! CLICK HERE

Just Watched Away We Go

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:39:26 GMT

Away We Go was a fun, artsy movie and overall I enjoyed it. I could have done without the opening scene, but that's kind of Hollywood's thing, adding junk that doesn't at all contribute to the story. I loved the scene on the trampoline where they go through all of the promises. It totally makes me want to go on old school dates, like you did when in high school or college and would hang out in your backyard till 3am. Cassy watched it once. I watched twice. I always watch movies a few times. I really like to see all of the details that you miss if you only watch it once. Camera angles, wardrobe changes, things like that are easy for me to miss the first time.

Jackopierce Tonight In Amarillo!!

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:33:08 GMT

Jackopierce outdoor concert tonight at WT! Does anyone know where it will be if it rains?

Watching Good Will Hunting

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 13:40:57 GMT

Foggy morning, fresh coffee and good will hunting. The only great thing about a movie on tv is that it's edited for language. =)

NO. This Is Not My Point And Shoot

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:28:58 GMT

The aspen leaves were changing while we were in Colorado last week. Cassy and I took a series of photographs that we are planning on decorating our home with. We have snowy photographs from last winter and our honeymoon. Now we have fall aspen photographs for fall!

Wow! Here's Our Recent E-Store Orders:

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:58:40 GMT

Here's a list of our recent E-Store orders by ID#. Many of them are for the Families In The Park Sessions. That and a brand new Portrait Event Limited to only 6 families at Palo Duro Canyon that I'm not blogging about yet. (But, if you want the inside scoop you can find out more at AmarilloWeddings.com)

If you haven't ever visited my E-Store you should check it out. We offer everything from sessions to frames to gift certificate and fine art decor for your home. You can see it at www.DavyKnappHomeLife.com

Cassy and I just returned from a week up in Colorado where we were fishing and photographing the changing aspen leaves. Be sure to stay tuned for some of our favorite aspen images that we will post soon!

Families In The Park: Rockin' And Rollin' (Only 5 Sessions Left)

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:49:16 GMT

I've done it again!! We are offering NO SESSION FEES at Families In The Park on Saturday October 17, 2009. I don't know what my deal is with this "No Session Fee" thing, but its booking up like crazy! I sent out the email about a week ago and our phone's been ringing like crazy and online bookings are nuts too! But we can't do it forever, that's why its only for one day. Here are the answers to some of the top questions we're hearing at the studio:

I have small children, will Families In The Park work for us? Well, I love the park sessions because of the natural expressions we see in the kids. If you're a client of mine or if you follow this blog you probably heard me talk about the how crazy it is to put a child in a dark studio and shine super bright lights in their eyes and then say something like, "ok. SMILE!". Its so intimidating to an adult and even MORE so to a child. The park atmosphere and a little "child psychology" (I won't give away ALL my secrets) creates the perfect environment for kids to be natural. Its almost like cheating it works so well! To read more about my Children's Sessions CLICK HERE.

Will we have photographs in time for Christmas Cards? YES! You will have your images in plenty of time to send out your holiday greetings. And what better way to share Christmas joy than with a wonderful photograph of your family together looking STUNNING?

What do we wear to insure we look great? Great question! Did you know that what clothing you wear to your session can make up to a 44 pound difference in how you appear? I'm not kidding. This is true! And this is why we offer "Pre Portrait Planning" for free with Families In The Park. If you have booked a session don't hesitate to call and set up your free appointment. If you want to learn more about outfit planning please read my free special report CLICK HERE.

If you like what you've read here and want to chat with me more about Families In The Park don't hesitate to call me at (806) 371-9210. Or if you don't want to wait, you can reserve your time right now (even after business hours) just CLICK HERE. Since there are no session fees I can only do this for one day!! We only have a few sessions left available and once they're gone, they're gone!

***See Last Year's Slideshow Here***

Congratulations Melissa and Chip

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:19:39 GMT

Melissa and Chip were married last night at Westminster Presbyterian Church. It was a beautiful wedding and reception. The reception was in an airplane hangar. Chip is a pilot and he and Melissa did a way cool flyby at sunset over the reception site while all of the guests cheered on the tarmac! It was AMAZING! I've known Melissa's family for years and it has been so great getting to know Chip. Thank you all for having me at the wedding. It was such an honor to be there! I'm so excited about the photographs and I can't wait for you guys to see the rest of them. Here is a collage of some of my favorites. Have a super happy honeymoon you two!!