OOPS!! This is my old blog.

Please come see me at my new blog at www.lifeunposed.net or www.marieq.com/blog to see all my new and current work!

Both will take you to the same place. Thanks for visiting!

{New Website}

It's here ! It's here!! The new website is up and though it is still a work in progress... I love it and I am so excited how my images are displayed in it.

Another thing... I am moving the blog to a new location. I hate to leave all my old blogs behind, especially since some are so personal to me. But I was looking for changes and I've made them and I'm happy.

Find my new blog at www.marieq.typepad.com

Let me know what you think about the new site.

{Tag- I'm it}

Well my lovely photographer friend Rebekah tagged me today which means I have to give up eight things that most people don't know about me. Little did Rebekah know that I am the most BORING person in the world. But I can play along.

1. I majored in biology and psychology in college because I was convinced I was meant to be a doctor. Then I took the MCAT and realized.... hmmmm... maybe not.

2. I married the boy I fell in love at 13 when I was 32.

3. Yes, my daughter is named after one of my favorite restaurants - La Madeleine.

4. I have two real addictions. Coca-Cola and GOOGLE.

5. I try and act cool... but I'm really a self confessed GEEK.

6. I've tried to complete both a marathon and a triathlon and have failed at both. Still on my list of things to do... someday.

7. I may be the single most competitive woman in Waxahachie. I don't like losing. My daughter has a new soccer coach. He saw some girls sitting on their balls and he told them, " there's no resting in soccer - you can rest at home. STAND UP" . This is my six year old's coach. And I like him.

8. I'm not a movie person. I like very few movies. I am a words person. I prefer to listen to music with meaning.

Now I have to go find people to tag. ....
Dejah One of the first photographers that I found online that I loved. I think she might think I am a scary stalker

Charmi An online photographer friend

Sherri A fellow web addict (we've talked about it)

Carolyn My friend....The one least likely to do it. But she might just surprise you.

{From today}

Sharing a favorite that I presented today. Love the light in the afternoon in my studio. Why this one? The look... the sparkle, the color... it's all in the eyes.

Be good!
Marie Quevedo is the founder and owner of Marie Q Photography, located at 213 S. College St Waxahachie, Texas (next to Mosaic Madness) and serving the surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth communities. She specializes in Lifestyle Photography of babies, children, teens, families, maternity and furry friends. She also is a special event photographer for weddings, receptions, christenings, etc. Please visit her website at www.marieq.com or contact her directly at marie@marieq.com. ©2007 All Images and Content Marie Q Photography.

{The new website is coming!!!}

I can not contain my excitement about my new website. If you only knew the pain I went through trying to pick the one that most reflected ME. I had lots of people give me their opinions. After seeing the website with my images in it - I know I picked the right one (for this year - ha ha).

That being said. I am now at the mercy of the web developer. I have no idea what is going to happen when they flip the switch. I anticipate I'll be crying at one point because it's not working the way it's supposed to. So if you happen to go looking for me and see that the site is down. No worries.. come back some time later and look at the glorious new website I've been fretting over since July.

uggghh. so glad to finally be done with it. Hope you had a great weekend! Look in your in-boxes... the newsletter went out today. If you want to be added to the list send me an e-mail at marie@marieQ.com.

Have you seen my new turqouise photo necklace. It's not hot... it's SMOKIN.

Be Good!

{It's that time!}

It was the first soccer game of the season. Check out the missing teeth. I don't know who has more fun... the children or the parents. We had such a good time we stuck around for our friend's game. I'm proud to say both teams won! Can't wait for next weekend :)

{A Favorite}

OK... maybe two favorites. The first is a favorite because of the story it tells of this couple's relationship. The affection in it is so genuine. And the second one is added because I just fell in love with this property. The image included the couple, the cows, the lake and their home in the distance. To know how large this property is and to have been able to capture all of these elements in one frame seems impossible to me, but yet there it is.

Have a great weekend! Be Good!
Marie Quevedo is the founder and owner of Marie Q Photography, located at 213 S. College St Waxahachie, Texas (next to Mosaic Madness) and serving the surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth communities. She specializes in Lifestyle Photography of babies, children, teens, families, maternity and furry friends. She also is a special event photographer for weddings, receptions, christenings, etc. Please visit her website at www.marieq.com or contact her directly at marie@marieq.com. ©2007 All Images and Content Marie Q Photography.

[Palmer Spokesmodel]

** I have two updates today. If you are looking for your preview and this is not you, please scroll down**

Some girls from Palmer High School stopped by my studio earlier in the week to sell some ad space in their newspaper. I told them I would put the ad in as long as I could get one of them to be my Palmer Spokesmodel. Take a look at a couple of the shots from today. I am not sure if I have ever seen more amazing eyes in my life. Thanks for helping me out Mary!!

Marie Quevedo is the founder and owner of Marie Q Photography, located at 213 S. College St Waxahachie, Texas (next to Mosaic Madness) and serving the surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth communities. She specializes in Lifestyle Photography of babies, children, teens, families, maternity and furry friends. She also is a special event photographer for weddings, receptions, christenings, etc. Please visit her website at www.marieq.com or contact her directly at marie@marieq.com. ©2007 All Images and Content Marie Q Photography.

[A mom and her daughters]

Here is sneak preview from one of the sessions today. These girls were good sports. I took them out in Texas heat at 3:00 in the afternoon with no complaining. Hope you enjoy these!

Marie Quevedo is the founder and owner of Marie Q Photography, located at 213 S. College St Waxahachie, Texas (next to Mosaic Madness) and serving the surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth communities. She specializes in Lifestyle Photography of babies, children, teens, families, maternity and furry friends. She also is a special event photographer for weddings, receptions, christenings, etc. Please visit her website at www.marieq.com or contact her directly at marie@marieq.com. ©2007 All Images and Content Marie Q Photography.

{Newborn favorites}

Truth be told... newborns are my favorites. And though it may seem easy to photograph a sleeping baby... it's not. It takes work, time, patience - to name a few. And did I mention we make the room warm so that babies can be comfortable without clothes. It takes some sweat too :) But when you get sweet images such as these, it makes it all worth it.

Be good!

Marie Quevedo is the founder and owner of Marie Q Photography, located at 213 S. College St Waxahachie, Texas (next to Mosaic Madness) and serving the surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth communities. She specializes in Lifestyle Photography of babies, children, teens, families, maternity and furry friends. She also is a special event photographer for weddings, receptions, christenings, etc. Please visit her website at www.marieq.com or contact her directly at marie@marieq.com. ©2007 All Images and Content Marie Q Photography.

{Downtown Waxahachie}

I took Madeleine and Denton to Downtown Waxahachie with only ourselves and my camera. I was so surprised at what we found. A couch, a scarecrow, a chair, a ladder, an old frame.... the list goes on and on. I was surprised at how much fun the kids had while doing this. They felt it was like a scavenger hunt.

{It is what's inside....}

My daughter and I were talking today and in her six year old wisdom she said, "mommy, it is what's inside that is the treasure".

So I look at this and see the beauty of the little girl inside. No larger than life personality, no rockstar posing. Just the simple beauty of a girl named Porter.... that is a treasure.

For fun we tried out one of her mom's ideas today which was inspired by a scrapbook designer.

And another for laughs... the little monkey that was in my studio today.

Marie Quevedo is the founder and owner of Marie Q Photography, located at 213 S. College St Waxahachie, Texas (next to Mosaic Madness) and serving the surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth communities. She specializes in Lifestyle Photography of babies, children, teens, families, maternity and furry friends. She also is a special event photographer for weddings, receptions, christenings, etc. Please visit her website at www.marieq.com or contact her directly at marie@marieq.com. ©2007 All Images and Content Marie Q Photography

{Not quite a newborn}

I had the pleasure of photographing this five week old and her sister today. This session took 2+ hours to complete. I didn't use my camera the entire time. Instead, we tried everything to get little Kennedy to sleep. Newborn photography is definitely my favorite - but it does require a lot of work and patience from everyone. I was proud of Karoline for being a trooper and hanging out with us the entire time. It can be hard on any one, but especially hard on a two year old.

Heather, I hope you like the preview!

Marie Quevedo is the founder and owner of Marie Q Photography, located at 213 S. College St Waxahachie, Texas (next to Mosaic Madness) and serving the surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth communities. She specializes in Lifestyle Photography of babies, children, teens, families, maternity and furry friends. She also is a special event photographer for weddings, receptions, christenings, etc. Please visit her website at www.marieq.com or contact her directly at marie@marieq.com. ©2007 All Images and Content Marie Q Photography.

{For Janie}

Have I ever mentioned that I love what I do? It's true, I do! Tonight I went to this amazing property. It was a real jewel. I had fun just being out somewhere new and photographing this couple. I experienced a first today too. I was standing out in a field, with the cows, taking portraits.

I loved so many, it was hard to just pick two.

Marie Quevedo is the founder and owner of Marie Q Photography, located at 213 S. College St Waxahachie, Texas (next to Mosaic Madness) and serving the surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth communities. She specializes in Lifestyle Photography of babies, children, teens, families, maternity and furry friends. She also is a special event photographer for weddings, receptions, christenings, etc. Please visit her website at www.marieq.com or contact her directly at marie@marieq.com. ©2007 All Images and Content Marie Q Photography.

{A different time}

Although I know I took this image just last week, doesn't it feel like it was taken in a different time? I guess being in historic downtown has inspired me to create images like this.

Be Good!

Marie Quevedo is the founder and owner of Marie Q Photography, located at 213 S. College St Waxahachie, Texas (next to Mosaic Madness) and serving the surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth communities. She specializes in Lifestyle Photography of babies, children, teens, families, maternity and furry friends. She also is a special event photographer for weddings, receptions, christenings, etc. Please visit her website at www.marieq.com or contact her directly at marie@marieq.com. ©2007 All Images and Content Marie Q Photography.

{Fun Family}

I had so much fun with this family. I should start warning people that when they schedule sessions with me they will be walking, sweating, and potentially eaten by mosquitoes. Little Porter was just a blast. She is my daughter's age and she is just as spunky.

This family shot is not traditional but I LOVE images like this.

Be good!

Marie Quevedo is the founder and owner of Marie Q Photography, located at 213 S. College St Waxahachie, Texas (next to Mosaic Madness) and serving the surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth communities. She specializes in Lifestyle Photography of babies, children, teens, families, maternity and furry friends. She also is a special event photographer for weddings, receptions, christenings, etc. Please visit her website at www.marieq.com or contact her directly at marie@marieq.com. ©2007 All Images and Content Marie Q Photography.

{Delicate Beauty}

My favorite from the one year old session. Look at how dainty she is. A true little girl. I love the softness of this image and the reflection on the floor. It is just pure SWEETNESS.

Be Good!
Marie Quevedo is the founder and owner of Marie Q Photography, located at 213 S. College St Waxahachie, Texas (next to Mosaic Madness) and serving the surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth communities. She specializes in Lifestyle Photography of babies, children, teens, families, maternity and furry friends. She also is a special event photographer for weddings, receptions, christenings, etc. Please visit her website at www.marieq.com or contact her directly at marie@marieq.com. ©2007 All Images and Content Marie Q Photography

{For April}

The boys looked like they were coming in for a magazine ad, dressed in their suits and ties. This is the second chance I have had to photograph them. I always look forward to photographing JM because he is such a good looking young man. And it looks like G might be following in his footsteps.

Be Good!

Marie Quevedo is the founder and owner of Marie Q Photography, located at 213 S. College St Waxahachie, Texas (next to Mosaic Madness) and serving the surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth communities. She specializes in Lifestyle Photography of babies, children, teens, families, maternity and furry friends. She also is a special event photographer for weddings, receptions, christenings, etc. Please visit her website at www.marieq.com or contact her directly at marie@marieq.com. ©2007 All Images and Content Marie Q Photography

{My "small" ribbon cutting}

In a vain attempt to keep my ribbon cutting small, I only told a few people. I wanted to invite those closest to me. Those who had listened to me ramble and ramble and ramble on about photography for the past year. As you can see, our Chamber of Commerce did a wonderful job spreading the word. My husband is tucked away behind me. My friend Carolyn, the person responsible for me even having this studio, is guess where-- Not in the picture. My daughter, of course being a photographer's daughter, is exactly where she has been all her life - front and center. Her Grandfather,proudly standing next to her.

You know - it was a good day looking back on it. It was a milestone for me. So whether it had been four or four hundred, the significance would have been the same.

The new website is under construction. Keep a look out for the announcement coming soon!

[The Story]

It is the question I get asked most often -How long have you been doing photography? Followed by the next question - do you have a studio (I can finally say yes to that question).

Photography started for me at a really early age. I was handed a Canon when I was in the Fourth Grade. I had attended a christening with my parents (they had been chosen as God Parents), so they couldn't photograph the event. By elimination, I was chosen as the photographer. I was given a two minute lesson. Focus like this, take the picture like that, then wind the camera. Whether he told me later to make me feel good, or whether he told me the truth - I still don't know. But later he told me the pictures were amazing. That I had captured the exact moment the water was streaming off of his daughter's head. Imagine being nine or ten - I was so proud of myself. And I think it gave me just enough confidence to want to pursue it later.

I was classically trained in high school using my father's vintage Canon SLR (Circa 1970 something), black and white film, and dark room development. This gave me the fundamentals of photography. What I learned then, gave me the foundation for what I do today. I loved it so much, I begged for an enlarger and darkroom my senior year - and I got it. My darkroom was the closet under the stairs. It was tiny, and my processing trays were on the floor. I thought it was soooo cool. I processed my first pictures and my teacher said - "Your dark room is DUSTY". And it was and you could see it in my pictures.

Fast forward six years, and my nephew is born. I take out that same 1970's Canon camera and photograph my nephew's newborn pictures. My love affair with photography reached a whole new level. I bought a new camera with my student loan money for college (I'll be paying it off for the next 20 years). And I took ROLLS and ROLLS of film. The people at the drugstore knew me by name. Other family members had children and I played the role of official photographer - and I loved it.

In 1998, I decided to do some EBAY shopping for a medium format camera. Back in the old days (ha ha), before digital, professional photographers used this kind of camera. A good Medium Format at the time cost $5,000. I couldn't afford that and decided to go vintage again. And I bought the camera shown in the picture above for $400. This was the dream - I was going to make it BIG with this camera. The moment I got the winning bid, was the moment the dream began. Funny thing about that camera is that I have always said that the camera was older than me, probably an antique. Researching it today... it is very possible that the camera was made the year I was born or very close to it. Well I am certainly not antique and definitely not vintage.

And what started off as my family's photographer transitioned over to friends, and then to friends of friends, and well the rest is history. I've thought many times about selling that camera. But it's a symbol, it's a dream realized and it's mine.

Thanks for reading!

{The Challenge}

Between the ages of one and three achieving eye contact with my little clients can prove to be the biggest challenge. When I was going through the session yesterday I had to laugh at some of the images.

This one looks like the flower is blowing air on her face. A new invention - The Flower Fan!

Her eyes are saying, "Go ahead.... Just TRY and take that cake away"



And here she is telling me, "Not sure about you.... but I am done and outta here!"

Be Good!

Marie Quevedo is the founder and owner of Marie Q Photography, located at 213 S. College St Waxahachie, Texas (next to Mosaic Madness) and serving the surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth communities. She specializes in Lifestyle Photography of babies, children, teens, families, maternity and furry friends. She also is a special event photographer for weddings, receptions, christenings, etc. Please visit her website at www.marieq.com or contact her directly at marie@marieq.com. ©2007 All Images and Content Marie Q Photography.

{Turning One}

Turning one can be so much fun. I had a great time with Samantha today. 8:00 came early. Especially since Samantha's grandmother and I had stayed at THE CRAFTY SCRAPPER until midnight last night. The morning was actually a good one for photographing since it was overcast and not too hot.

Happy Birthday Samantha!! I hope your party was fun. Check back tomorrow to see some out takes from this session. I have never posted these before, but I just can't resist. These are just too cute!

Marie Quevedo is the founder and owner of Marie Q Photography, located at 213 S. College St Waxahachie, Texas (next to Mosaic Madness) and serving the surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth communities. She specializes in Lifestyle Photography of babies, children, teens, families, maternity and furry friends. She also is a special event photographer for weddings, receptions, christenings, etc. Please visit her website at www.marieq.com or contact her directly at marie@marieq.com. ©2007 All Images and Content Marie Q Photography.

{My Favorite}

I always like to wait until Mom and Dad have seen them all before I post one of my favorites. I like to share my favorites in person first and then share with all the readers. There are so many reasons I love this one. It could have been the challenge of getting it (that frame was ALL over the place). But I think it was about three year old twins being boys. And that tongue!!! I think it just makes the image. I will always look back on this picture and think summer time.

Be good!!

Marie Quevedo is the founder and owner of Marie Q Photography, located at 213 S. College St Waxahachie, Texas (next to Mosaic Madness) and serving the surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth communities. She specializes in Lifestyle Photography of babies, children, teens, families, maternity and furry friends. She also is a special event photographer for weddings, receptions, christenings, etc. Please visit her website at www.marieq.com or contact her directly at marie@marieq.com. ©2007 All Images and Content Marie Q Photography.

{Could it be?}

Could it be?

That I am in love with two bellybuttons

That don't belong to me???

Marie Quevedo is the founder and owner of Marie Q Photography, located at 213 S. College St Waxahachie, Texas (next to Mosaic Madness) and serving the surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth communities. She specializes in Lifestyle Photography of babies, children, teens, families, maternity and furry friends. She also is a special event photographer for weddings, receptions, christenings, etc. Please visit her website at www.marieq.com or contact her directly at marie@marieq.com. ©2007 All Images and Content Marie Q Photography.

[twins]

These two deserve big prizes for being extra good today. I really couldn't believe how well they cooperated. Three years old is such a hard age to photograph. Add twin boys to the equation and the challenge is increased exponentially. Children at this age begin to have their own agendas and rarely is being photographed on it. Mommy did help though with nice little plugs for going to Wal-mart later to buy a special toy.

I really had a great time with them. I was so excited to have the chance to photograph these two. I had fun and they were just awesome!

Marie Quevedo is the founder and owner of Marie Q Photography, located at 213 S. College St Waxahachie, Texas (next to Mosaic Madness) and serving the surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth communities. She specializes in Lifestyle Photography of babies, children, teens, families, maternity and furry friends. She also is a special event photographer for weddings, receptions, christenings, etc. Please visit her website at www.marieq.com or contact her directly at marie@marieq.com.

{Joanna}

A message for you. I have your order ready. I have called (number no longer in service) and sent you an e-mail. Please call me or e-mail to arrange a time for delivery/ pickup :)

Be Good!

[213 S. College]

Wednesday is the day. I'll start spending my days at the lifestyle studio. I'll be open when you need me to be open and still as mobile as before. Contact me before coming by as I may be on location doing a shoot. In case you don't already know this, I am just ecstatic about the studio!! Come by and visit me this week.

{Announcing......}

Marie Q Photography is now conveniently located in the historic downtown square in Waxahachie next door to Mosaic Madness!!

I'm thrilled to announce that I will be opening my new lifestyle studio this week. A new concept for Waxahachie and surrounding areas, the lifestyle studio will be unlike anything else around. My goal has always been to capture more than a moment in time, but to tell a story, to capture the soul, to truly give you life unposed. To accomplish this, we have found a great location with the original wood floors that tell a story on its own. We have gone out and hand selected some furnishings to give the images taken here a home or loft feel. Both images in this post were taken at the new location. And I have to boast, that I am just in love with the natural light available in the studio. Let's be real here, we don't walk around living our lives followed by backdrops and studio lights. Though I have these tucked away in the back of the studio for occasions that warrant their use, I plan to use them very little.

The studio was a big step for me, since I am such a big fan of the outdoor portrait - especially in our charming Waxahachie. I have chosen to continue to offer both the outdoor and lifestyle studio sessions or a combo of the two for a $50 session fee. My true love is to photograph outside or even on location at your own home - as these sessions capture real life. The studio also serves as a meeting place to review and pick up your images. If you have been to my house in the past month, you may have noticed that I was outgrowing my dining room!

I'll keep you posted on the blog regarding events. Also, sign up for the newsletter to find out about promotions, coupons and special events. I can tell you we are planning on setting up a pumpkin patch for October and having Santa at Christmas. Stay tuned for details.

Marie Quevedo is the founder and owner of Marie Q Photography, located at 213 S. College St Waxahachie, Texas (next to Mosaic Madness) and serving the surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth communities. She specializes in Lifestyle Photography of babies, children, teens, families, maternity and furry friends. She also is a special event photographer for weddings, receptions, christenings, etc. Please visit her website at www.marieq.com or contact her directly at marie@marieq.com.

{I can't wait}

I went and played today. I took my daughter and did some test shots at a new location. I have plenty of images of my daughter smiling... especially with her new lost tooth. But this one speaks to me. She is such a drama queen.

Marie Quevedo is the founder and owner of Marie Q Photography, located in Waxahachie, Texas and serving the surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth communities. She specializes in Lifestyle Photography of babies, children, teens, families, maternity and furry friends. She also is a special event photographer for weddings, receptions, christenings, etc. Please visit her website at www.marieq.com or contact her directly at marie@marieq.com. ©2007 All Images and Content Marie Q Photography

{Big Things Happening!}

All things are now good with the website and e-mails.

I've got some news for all my faithful readers... but I gotta go take some pictures before I tell you.

Be Good!

{Website and e-mail are down}

As expected, the website has been taken down and the e-mail service is temporarily suspended. It may take as long as 48 hours. You can reach me by e-mailing me at marie.quevedo@yahoo.com .

Sorry for the inconvenience...

{website maintenance}

Technology... you can't live with it and you can't live without it. My web lady will be relocating my website over the next couple of days. I hope it will go seamlessly without worries. I do know my e-mail will be down for a couple of days. Please e-mail me at marie.quevedo@yahoo.com.

Marie Quevedo is the founder and owner of Marie Q Photography, located in Waxahachie, Texas and serving the surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth communities. She specializes in Lifestyle Photography of babies, children, teens, families, maternity and furry friends. She also is a special event photographer for weddings, receptions, christenings, etc. Please visit her website at www.marieq.com or contact her directly at marie@marieq.com.