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My name is Chandler Adaway and I'm a Texas native who lives for life-style, photojournalistic photography. I absolutely love the opportunity of being a photographer that I have been blessed with and thank God that I'm able to be where I am today! In this blog you will see recent sessions and weddings, as well as a few personal tid-bits here and there.

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Claire – Senior: Butterflies

February 20, 2012

When Claire told me that she wanted me to do her senior pictures, I was ecstatic enough. Then she threw in that she ORDERED BUTTERFLIES. Like, real life butterflies. I didn’t even realize you could DO that. Apparently they freeze them and when you get them out of the cooler, they defrost and come to [...]

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When Claire told me that she wanted me to do her senior pictures, I was ecstatic enough. Then she threw in that she ORDERED BUTTERFLIES. Like, real life butterflies. I didn’t even realize you could DO that. Apparently they freeze them and when you get them out of the cooler, they defrost and come to life. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! So freaking cool. We had so much fun shooting these. That’s one of the main reasons I love shooting seniors. We always have a blast and the pictures come out gorgeous. Enjoy Claire’s senior pictures!

Sara – Bridals // Downtown Houston

February 11, 2012

Here’s a few frames from Sara’s bridals I shot a few months ago. Sorry about the lack of blogging. I recently got an email that I’m on someone’s “blog stalking” list and every week when they’re drinking their coffee and going through their blogs, they get disappointed with my lack of posts. This one’s for [...]

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Here’s a few frames from Sara’s bridals I shot a few months ago. Sorry about the lack of blogging. I recently got an email that I’m on someone’s “blog stalking” list and every week when they’re drinking their coffee and going through their blogs, they get disappointed with my lack of posts. This one’s for you!

Tyler Brewer – Village Creek

January 16, 2012

Every once in-a-while a creative needs to fill in the spaces of their every day sessions and just have a day to do nothing but create. This is what this session was for me. I’ve always been a firm believer that a creative needs to follow the electric shocks that move them as an individual. [...]

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Every once in-a-while a creative needs to fill in the spaces of their every day sessions and just have a day to do nothing but create. This is what this session was for me. I’ve always been a firm believer that a creative needs to follow the electric shocks that move them as an individual. What I mean by that, is that every creative has something that they particularly like shooting, yet most of the time, it doesn’t make logical sense to go after it. We usually get caught up in the sessions that bring home the the money so we end up pushing back those shocks that keep us fresh and motivated. We keep pushing it back farther and farther until it becomes a point where a part of the creative dies inside from not doing the work that he or she loves. That’s what I want to avoid in 2012. I want to follow those electric shocks, because without them, I lose motivation to keep pushing in this industry. I desperately needed to fill those spaces after a tough wedding burst at the end of 2011. I’m still working on most of the weddings I shot, but I don’t think I could have kept going without something like this to refresh my palate. Meet Tyler Brewer. She’s so sweet and I can feel her passion for modeling with every picture I took of her. Here’s a few of my favorites that kept my shock alive.

Also, thank you to Tiffany Dixon for doing such an awesome job on make-up. I owe you one! :)

 

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January 13, 2012

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Jeff + Tracy – Christmas Mini

December 19, 2011

Jeff and Tracy are still one of my favorite couples. Not only are they really good friends of mine (Jeff is basically the older brother I never had), they are SO in love. Here’s last year’s session where I talked about his romantic journey across the US by train to meet Tracy (it still gets [...]

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Jeff and Tracy are still one of my favorite couples. Not only are they really good friends of mine (Jeff is basically the older brother I never had), they are SO in love. Here’s last year’s session where I talked about his romantic journey across the US by train to meet Tracy (it still gets me every time!).

Ashley – Senior + 2011-2012 Senior Pricing

December 11, 2011

I shot my last wedding of 2011 yesterday which means senior season is right around the corner! I really enjoy shooting seniors because I feel that when seniors book me for their photos, they aren’t just looking for typical shots- they want works of art. So as an artist, it’s really fun to push myself [...]

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I shot my last wedding of 2011 yesterday which means senior season is right around the corner! I really enjoy shooting seniors because I feel that when seniors book me for their photos, they aren’t just looking for typical shots- they want works of art. So as an artist, it’s really fun to push myself and create these pieces that capture such an important time in their lives. These are the photos that you’ll show your grandkids and say, “This is grandma when I was your age.” Which is so cool to me! That being said, there are tons of photographers out there that are capable of pressing a button on their camera. It just comes down to your standards and how unique, creative and high quality you want the work to be.

SO! What does it take to be a Chandler Adaway Photography Senior?
It takes a love of colorful images.
A mindset that typical senior photography isn’t good enough.
The ability to express who you are through a picture (AKA: Don’t be nervous!)
The want to be different.
You can’t mind when people “OMG” constantly over your images. It will happen. I promise.
And lastly, the want for the best senior photos that you can possibly get. You’re only a senior once, right?

I’m offering these senior sessions at an extremely discounted price this year. Mainly because I’m a senior myself and I know that spending a lot of money on pictures just isn’t doable right now. Session fees are $225 which is due at the time you book a date with me (this is important to note because if you have not paid and someone else wants your date and pays their session fee, they get the date. This happened a lot last year and so I feel the need to clear this up). I’m also offering 50 wallets (with the ever-so-popular rounded edges that everyone likes) included in the session fee. Everything else is a la carte.

ONE STOP SHOP
I also do amazingly beautiful custom senior invitations. They are so different than the norm and everyone who buys them is in love (I don’t blame them). They include envelopes and are $260 per 100. Or $65 per 25.

So give me a call, email, text, whatever! Let’s get your senior pictures set up and have some fun. :)

Now, take a look at THIS senior. Ashley, Ashley, Ashley. You’re AWESOME. Ashley’s super smart and beautiful. What’s not to love? We had a lot of fun shooting these and I think it shows.

Sara + Jason – Wedding

November 8, 2011

I got a call from Sara one evening and one of the first questions she asked me was what kind of camera I used. Of course, I promptly answered “a Canon 5D Mark II.” After that, she asked, “when can we meet?” This was the great start to working with some of my favorite people. [...]

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I got a call from Sara one evening and one of the first questions she asked me was what kind of camera I used. Of course, I promptly answered “a Canon 5D Mark II.” After that, she asked, “when can we meet?” This was the great start to working with some of my favorite people. EVER. I don’t think you can fully understand how awesome Sara and Jason are until you spend as much time with them as I have. They’re 100% genuine, loving, easy-going, happy people and I seriously could not be more blessed to have received that phone call.

Saturday was the big day! It was such a beautiful wedding. Sara had every detail covered and everything went so smoothly. It was full of love and happiness, just the way a wedding should be. Here’s some of my favorites from the wedding day.

I’ll never get over the magic that is airbrushed makeup. One second, a bride’s face is bare, and then the next, WAH-BAM! It’s crazy. “She’s going to look like a zebra!” <--- Sara will get that one.

I love how this little girl is admiring the princess. :)

BLING.

Dear Dress,
Thank you for hiding the horrible looking deer feeder behind you.
Sincerely,
Me

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Thank you so much for letting me be apart of your big day. I can’t wait to work with you in the future. Have an awesome marriage, guys. :)

  • Megan. says:

    Chandler! These are awesome!! I can’t wait to see the rest, which Sara will undoubtedly come show me every single one and tell me how pretty she is :] Great job!

     (November 9, 2011 at 5:49 pm)
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Spencer + Seth – Engagement

September 14, 2011

Spencer and Seth were a dream to work with. I’m so looking forward to Spencer’s Bridals and their wedding! Here’s a few of my favorites. This one is a little out of character for them. They are probably the happiest/goofiest people I know. But I really like it in a artistic way. They look beautiful!

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Spencer and Seth were a dream to work with. I’m so looking forward to Spencer’s Bridals and their wedding! Here’s a few of my favorites.

This one is a little out of character for them. They are probably the happiest/goofiest people I know. But I really like it in a artistic way. They look beautiful!

Summer Weddings: Catching Up

August 29, 2011

Wow, I wish I had time to post a blog for each wedding I shot this summer. Between helping out Jessica Hicks and her pregnant self with her weddings and my own, it was a CRAZY-BUSY summer. That being said, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Here’s a compilation of some pictures from weddings [...]

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Wow, I wish I had time to post a blog for each wedding I shot this summer. Between helping out Jessica Hicks and her pregnant self with her weddings and my own, it was a CRAZY-BUSY summer. That being said, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Here’s a compilation of some pictures from weddings this summer. It was a party every weekend! Now that it’s slowing down and I only have about 7 or so weddings until 2012 hits, I’ll be able to post more wedding blogs in detail. Then comes SENIOR SEASON. And I actually get to get MY senior pictures taken this year! How exciting! I’m flying up to Seattle and getting Sarah and Chris Rhoads to take mine. I’m so excited to be graduating this year and starting the next chapter of my life. I’m moving to the DFW or Austin area, and my business is coming with me! I won’t forget you all though. No worries. :)

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So, so, so many more images but I’m afraid if I make this post any larger, it might self destruct! If you enjoyed this post, go take a look at my wedding portfolio that is EXTREMELY outdated and pester me to update it until I do. Who has time for that kind of stuff?! Leave lots of love, and if any of you are interested in wedding photography, give me a shout! I would love to hear from you. :)

Sara + Jason – Engagement Video (Film Strong Productions)

July 27, 2011

I mentioned that I was honored to work with Matt from Film Strong Productions. Here’s the video version of Sara and Jason’s engagement session that I posted a few weeks ago. I loved it so much I texted Matt and asked if I could blog it! I feel like it also gives you an almost [...]

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I mentioned that I was honored to work with Matt from Film Strong Productions. Here’s the video version of Sara and Jason’s engagement session that I posted a few weeks ago. I loved it so much I texted Matt and asked if I could blog it! I feel like it also gives you an almost behind the scenes look of a photo shoot with myself. Lots of laughing and kissing! What’s not to love about love? :)