Xander Swanson | Portrait Artist

June 3, 2010

Greenwood, AR Wedding Photographer | Robby & Jackie

So I guess I’ll try something a little different today. I’ve been wanting to play around with the video capabilities on my camera, but since I’m the only one shooting at a session, or in this case wedding, it’s hard to get the shots needed and get video. But, with Robby and Jackie’s wedding last month, I was able to sneak in a little video. Well, at least enough to put together a short clip anyway. So here goes, let me know what you think in the comment section below…

April 10, 2010

Ft Smith AR Engagement Photographer | Cody & Ashleigh Part II

As promised, we’re back today with another installment of  ‘Cody + Ashleigh’. As you can see, we pretty much went everywhere for their session. I think when I was going through all the images I counted 19 distinctly different locations. CRAZY!! Anyway, can’t wait to shoot their wedding that is quickly creeping up! Without further ado, part deux…

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so this last one’s a little different. I must however say that I really like it. For some reason it seems a little Urban Outfitters-esque/’modern awkward fashion’ to me. I like the contrast - kinda like ‘trashy fashion’… or let’s say the Fashion vs. the Trashin’ (of the location that is, which we had nothing to do with…)

April 1, 2010

Fort Smith Arkansas Child Photographer | Our Princess Turns 1

So this post may have a few more pics than normal, but hey, it’s our kid. And, if you’re one of our past clients, imagine choosing just 10 from your gallery to showcase, then imagine doing it with 10x as many pictures to choose from!! It’s normal in one of our sessions with a one year old to need some warm up time to get used to that big ol’ black monstrosity of a camera I use… but since she’s had it in her face since day 1, she doesn’t even pay attention to it anymore. As a matter of fact, she actually ignores it - which makes it rather hard to get the headshots that I normally love getting of our clients’ little ones. Then there’s the issue of her mobility. She’s only just turned one, but she RUNS. I don’t mean a brisk jog, she runs… AWAY from the camera. That could be why this session took 2 days!

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mommy took a pic of the kids with dad, since it was his birthday and all…

And here she is just a year ago…

and a big thanks to Sarah from Lauren Grace Boutique for the applique onsie! Ain’t it cute!?!

March 29, 2010

Fort Smith, AR Wedding Photographer | Michael & Ashley

A little over a week ago Michael & Ashley tied the knot. We decided that we wouldn’t put any images up until after they got back from their honeymoon so they wouldn’t be the last to see them. So now that they’re back here’s their preview… Leave ‘em some love in the comment section below!

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tilt-shifty dress goodness

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the ladies actually left their dresses hanging like this, no staging needed from the photographer (and gotta love the paint job of their dressing room!!)

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the anatomy of a ‘do’

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This shot of Ashley getting ready was one of my favorite shots of the day

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almost married…

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Freshly Married…

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a few details from the reception

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Check out that amazing Groom’s cake above (with real flashing lights), and the awesome Wedding cake below by Kim @ Sugary Goodness

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it’s been awhile since we’ve seen some real cake-face smashing at a wedding… but they delivered

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The reception was even crashed by a real b-boy

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We stole the newlyweds away for a couple of minutes to get just a few portraits; but keep an eye out in a couple of weeks for their “Day After” shoot…

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Congratulations guys, we’re so happy for you.
Welcome to the family, Ashley… hope you’re ready for this… :)

March 23, 2010

Fort Smith, AR Senior & Wedding Photographer | A preview…

Here’s just a quick little preview of a wedding from this past weekend and some urban portrait sessions for some awesome girls from Colorado. More to come soon…

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February 20, 2010

Fort Smith Wedding Photographer | Oops… Missed one

Filed under: engagement, urban, wedding — AJ @ 3:32 am

I just realized that I missed one of the images that was supposed to go up from Robby & Jackie’s engagement photo session. It should have gone in Part 2 but somehow it got overlooked. Instead of putting it in the post after the fact, I’ll just give it it’s own post. Why not, right? Enjoy!

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