Ali Pipta | Model

Our friend Ali Pipta is auditioning for the next season of America's Next Top Model. To give her portfolio a boost and celebrate her birthday, she booked a model session.

We first met Ali two years ago during her senior session. She was a doll then and continues to be sweet as pie! Good luck Ali on your audition! You will do great!

Thank you Claudia, Glam it up! Salon, for the hair and makeup!










Hector Contreras
Kirkville Photographer
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Tanna & Tayla | Make-up session

Our little niece Tayla was sick last month for our Tutu & Ties special. So, we did a make-up session for her and her sister Tanna.

Here are some of my favorite shots.





Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
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Pet Love | Thank you

Here are some of my favorite shots from out Pet Love portrait special. A big THANK YOU to all our clients who helped make this event a huge success!







Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
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Samantha Caraway | Kirksville Outstanding Teen

Congratulations to Samantha Caraway. These are some of my favorite shots from her recent photoshoot.

Pet Love | Portrait Special

We have a few more openings for our Pet Love Portraits! To help raise money for the Adair County Humane Society, we are offering a special Pet Love session!

On March 27 from 10pm-5pm we are offering a 30-minute studio pet portrait session for $125. (1 pet/human per session. Additonal pet/human $25.)
You get a custom 8x10 portrait, 2-4x6s, & 8-wallets! A portion of the proceeds will help the Humane Society purchase items on its wish list like blankets, rags, detergent, bleach, and other necessities to keep the facility operating.

Call 660.665.2363 right away to reserve your time today! We will need a deposit to reserve your session, so have your credit card handy.



Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

Blake & Allison | Circus Monkey

Our niece and nephew, Blake and Allison, came up from Kansas City to spend their Spring Break with us. They, along with our niece, Tanna, love to perform. So, they twisted my arm to produce something for youtube.





Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

Melanie Collier |Miss Spirit of St. Louis

Congratulations to Kirksville native Melanie Collier. Melanie won Miss Spirit of Saint Louis and will compete for the Miss Missouri title in Mexico Missouri June 9-12.

Here are some of her new headshots!



Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

Madison Chambers |Miss Northeast Counties Outstanding Teen 2010

Congratulations to Madison Chambers for catching the crown to the Miss Northeast Counties Outstanding Teen!

Here are some of her new shots as she prepares for the next level of competition.



Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photography
studio1004.net

Pet Love | Portrait Special

Do you treat your pet like a member of the family? We do! But unfortunately, not everyone feels like we do about our pets. So, to help raise money for the Adair County Humane Society, we are offering a special Pet Love session!

On March 27 from 10pm-5pm we are offering a 30-minute studio pet portrait session for $125. (1 pet/human per session. Additonal pet/human $25.)
You get a custom 8x10 portrait, 2-4x6s, & 8-wallets! A portion of the proceeds will help the Humane Society purchase items on its wish list like blankets, rags, detergent, bleach, and other necessities to keep the facility operating.

There are only 15 sessions available. So call 660.665.2363 right away to reserve your time today! We will need a deposit to reserve your session, so have your credit card handy.





Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

Beatrice & Eloise | Children's Session

Little Eloise is in love with her new baby sister, Beatrice. She can snuggle, hug, kiss, and love on her all day long. All that lovin' got Beatrice a little cranky but when Eloise gave her some room and her dad started talking...Beatrice was all grins!

As you might imagine, Eloise felt a little left out so we made her feel really special when we gave her a tutu to wear and turned on our super fabulous model fan!

Here are some of my favorite shots.



Hector Contreras
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

WPPI Convention | Las Vegas

Every year, thousands of photographers from all over the world come to the largest photography convention and expo in Las Vegas. For the past 30 years, WPPI has been the place to be inspired and grow your photography skills. But for us, our first visit wasn't so great.

There were more than 14,000 people attending, and it seemed that everyone was trying to get into the same workshops. We learned that the hard way, when we stood in line for two hours only to find out that the session was already full. Then when the doors opened for a workshop, people would charge in like the running of the bulls in Pamplona!

But in the end, we caught up with friends and met some new friends along the way!

Here are some of my favorite shots.



Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

Morgan Carnes | Miss Kansas City Outstanding Teen

Morgan competed in a regional portion of the Miss America® Pageant and won the title of Miss Kansas City Outstanding Teen two weeks ago. The win came as a big surprise to her mother Joyce and to her. With the new title comes a laundry list of requirements for future competitions...one of which is professional head and shoulder shots.

We got some "traditional" shots with her crown...but we also did some artsy fartsy stuff.

This is one of my favorites! The moment I saw the shot on the back of the camera...I squeeled! OMG,OMG! We got it! Morgan and her mother giggled at my reaction but when I showed them the shot...they got a little giddy too!





Hector Contreras
Kirksville Photographer
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Megan Kinney | Watch Me Grow

Megan is now 9 months and has developed quite the personality! Every time we sat her down, she would take off one of her shoes. We'd put it back on. And she'd take it back off. After a while, she caught on to our little game and got mad.

She screamed at the top of her lungs when Kristen took the shoe away. The only thing that would satisfy her was her black shoe. She chewed on it like a puppy does a new toy. I could see Kristen cringing as I keep shooting, but I knew these were going to be some of my favorite shots. And after seeing them, Kristen did too!

Here are some of my favorite shots and the link to her slideshow.

For more information about our Watch Me Grow program click here.



Hector Contreras
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net