Hi friends! It's been crazy busy around the studio and thankfully, things are starting to slow down a bit. Here are a few of our amazing clients... it has been a blessing to work with every single person that we've met this year and I look forward to the years ahead and in seeing and documenting the changes in your families. What a year! We can't wait to see what the new year will bring, including all of the new friends that will come our way.

With a thankful heart and a prayer that you are all enjoying the many blessings of this precious season,

Merry Christmas,

Diana

Pink Kisses Ad

Check out senior, Shelby M from Mansfield High. She rocked her Pink Kisses ad shoot... what a doll! It was crazy hot and she was a trooper... in jeans! We kept the session calm so you could see the verrry cool shirt design from PK, which is adorable. Looking forward to your Senior Session Shelby! See you soon!

THANKS!

Thanks to all who came out to our Grand Opening/Open House! It was great to see lots of friends and lots of new faces! We stayed busy all day and if you didn't get a piece of cake supplied by Cakes By Monica then you missed out. The strawberry rocked!

My brother surprised me and drove in from Little Rock and north of 635 represented well also. It is such a blessing to know I've got great friends and clients who've become friends. I'm putting up a few pics but please feel free to stop by and see us. We're in and out....out a lot, still working mostly on location.

Thanks again to everyone who donated items for door prizes... we have not contacted all of the winners yet, so you still may have won something... we will be calling this week!

Smiles,

Diana

http://www.dianaraines.com/

817.360.4724

Grand Opening - this Saturday - Mansfield senior photographer

Hi friends... we're happy to annouce the Grand Opening of our new Studio... this Saturday, July 25th. C'mon by from 11-4 to say Hi, take a peek at our new digs, eat some goodies, and register for lots-o-cool stuff, graciously donated by local businesses. WineStyles, Pink Kisses (the coolest boutique in town.... thank you Lorrie Ann!), Chili's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Adfer Day Spa (thanks to Debra for the donation of a FACIAL... ahhh...), Pure Bliss Frozen Yogurt, Minuteman Press (Donna, you guys are awesome... thank you!), and more! There will also be drawings for free Christmas sessions, portraits, storyboards... OH... and drp t-shirts! Must have t-shirts...

Hope to see you all there. This has been a wild ride and we'd love to share it with those who have encouraged and supported us from the beginning.

OUR ADDRESS IS 550 NORTH WALNUT CREEK DRIVE, SUITE 110 IN MANSFIELD. See you soon!

Many thanks!

Diana
www.dianaraines.com
817.360.4724

Free Starbucks Pastry!!!

I ran across this for anyone that may be interested in something to go with their morning or late nite stop at Starbucks on July 21--a FREE pastry. Enjoy!

http://www.starbucks.com/retail/print_free_pastry.html

Not your mama's senior portraits - Mansfield Senior Photographer

Hello blessed friends and turn up the heat! Diana Raines Photography has so much to be "hot" about this July! We have several things on the burner!

Meet my friend Lindsay, who came to me by way of North Carolina -- yes, we are branching out! After being referred by one of Mansfield's own amazing Seniors of the class of 09, Justin and his mom Linda, Lindsay decided that she wanted the same look for her own Senior portraits. While visiting for Justin's graduation, we were able to get together for an amazing shoot, some new locations, and lots of laughs. Lindsay and her mom, Julie, were awesome and up for anything... we made every minute count! We shot late into the night, looking for any available light we could get. Even tried some crazy street lighting which was wicked cool!

Her images speak for themselves. From "girl-next-door" to "city chic", Lindsay, you rocked it! You were such a joy to work with. Would love for things to work out so I can come your way... have camera, will travel...

Rock on Lindsay and have a fantastic senior year!


And finally, enjoy a little "cool" with your "hot" and come celebrate the Grand Opening of our new studio in Mansfield! Please join us on Saturday July 25th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Tuscan at Walnut Creek (550 North Walnut Creek Dr., Ste. 110) and register to win cool stuff, free sessions and portraits, and gifts from local businesses! Come and go or come and stay. All are welcome and I can't wait to see you there.


Until then and With Gratitude,
Diana
http://www.dianaraines.com/
817.360.4724

Mansfield / Arlington Senior Portrait Photographer

Another rockin' senior... meet Brooke. Is she stunning or what? What a doll she was and her mom was "all up in her Koolaid!" and was so involved and helpful for her daughter's session. Loved every second with them. Jayne, thanks for the shout-out in the FW Star Telegram... what a sweet, sweet note! I can't wait to see your canvas portrait and the amazing custom Senior Coffee Table Book we've put together for Brooke's session.

Brooke... congrats on everything! You are adorable and I couldn't have asked for a better session. Thanks for entrusting me to be your photographer!! You and your family are awesome! I'd get 100+ chigger bites for you any day!

Much love,
Diana

Mansfield photographer

Just an update on the new studio... looks like the opening will be in June with a Grand Opening in the works. We are now booking sessions for July and are already getting calls for, hold onto your hats, Christmas sessions! To save my sanity and actually allow for some Holiday cheer in our family this year, the cut-off for Christmas sessions is November 1st. Call now for an appointment for this fall if you're considering portraits + Christmas cards this year. We are still working on the new website and one day, I just know it, I will have time to get current session images on the blog... I think I can, I think I can...

Have a wonderful end-of-school year and beginning-of-summer everyone! And if you have a chance, c'mon over to Facebook and join our group and check back often at www.dianaraines.com.

Have a lovely day!
Diana

A new home - Mansfield Family, Child and Senior Photographer

Hello once again! I hope this post finds you all healthy, thankful and blessed. So... on with it... the NEWS!! Yes, yes...

Coming soon to a STUDIO near you.... Diana Raines Photography is moving!!!

Our new STUDIO (that's right... studio... as in, no-longer-out-of-our-home-STUDIO) will be opening in May! Please email us to be added to our VIP list to receive special offers, cool news, and an invite to the Grand Opening of our new studio at the Tuscan on Walnut Creek! Come on over for door prizes, a sneak peek at some of the upcoming events (there is a wayyy cool one this summer... two words... Dog Days...), to tour our new digs, or just to say HI!

Things are crazy as usual around here and we are moving as fast as humanly possible to get portraits to all of you who have recently been photographed! Thank you so much for your encouragement and support... I can't wait to better serve you in our larger, way cooler space!

Hope to see you soon... we should be good to go come mid- to late-May!

With gratitude,
Diana

www.dianaraines.com

Tap tap tap ::: is this thing still on?

I truly want so much to have more time to blog... is anyone feelin me on this? Quick post to thank all of the seniors I've had the absolute JOY to photograph so far this year... what a blast you guys all are! Many more are coming up... I can't wait! There are some amazing kiddos (sorry, that is supposed to be an endearing term... to all under the age of say, 21) coming into their own and I am constantly amazed at them all. If you are a senior and haven't yet been photographed, give me a call. I do still have some session time available for you guys... even for those last-minuters out there.

Also... big news coming soon... I'm soooo excited! Stay tuned...

Love and Peace,
Diana

Still here... Mansfield family photographer

Hi again! My goodness... where to start after such a long absence. First and foremost, God is good! He is the heart and soul behind this crazy life and the very reason I am able to get up every morning and look forward to a new day.

I hope the holidays were amazing for each of you, but geesh, that seems like forever ago... To my faithful blog followers, many thanks and kudos to you for hanging in there with us! We're back and I am challenging myself to spend more time blogging and less time, well you know... Facebooking! (is that a word?) For those of you who haven't joined, come on over and join the diana raines photography group. You'll hear about special offers each month and great incentives for referrals, see images of your friends and neighbors (and possibly you!), and just have a blast staying connected with buds.

We are in the process of updating our website... new goodies coming soon! OH... and I am pumped about the release of a new recording artist, Tyree Lindsey! I had the privilege of photographing her for her new CD release and will be introducing her title track "No Matter What" soon on the website! C'mon by Facebook... she's over there too!

And for the Class of 2009 - a few weeks ago I had a cool experience in Vegas, attending the Senior Portrait Artists (SPA) Convention... man, my head just about exploded with all kinds of new, fun things going on, several of which I've already implemented. I'm looking for a few good men [models!]... I have at least 3 girls so far - one from each of 3 different schools. I need some guys to step up and give it a go... a free Senior Session is in it for you, and images that will make your friends crazy with envy. (OK... that may be taking it a bit far...). Call me and let's talk to see if your style and my style are a match... you won't be sorry.

To everyone... if ya have a sec, send a shout-out my way... I would love to hear your thoughts on the site, any cool ideas you have or would like to try (photography only please!), and would just love to know who's out there.

We are looking forward to the tremendous year that lies ahead... I like what I see so far...

Many blessings -

and hug those kiddos,
Diana