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Meet my cute hair stylist Tonie, and her adorable familia.

Tonie is a country girl. She likes wranglers and cowboys, and all things rustic. But don't let that fool you because she is also a cutting edge hairstylist. The best one I've ever had. I'm going to follow up tomorrow to tell you all the reasons why I love her. For now you get to see the evidence from when we spent the day trespassing on the tractor farm (again). You can blame Angelia. She was the first one who got me into this life of misdemeanor crime.

Comments

[cathy]

rockin...truly and completely rockin. If I were the mom, I'd put that baby crawling with the hat on a big fat canvas. gorgeous!

[Kal]

Really. Who DOESN'T love cowboys??

[Melissa]

Maile - I am truly amazed by your pictures every day! They are so beautiful! Love,Melissa

[tz]

beautiful!

[Andrea]

OMG!!!! This has got to be one of my top five favorites. the whole family looks so natural in front of the camera - you have such a wonderful eye!

[Karen McKinnon]

Wowzee.. love this session, that first one is extra deliciously fantastic.

[Christina]

Your life is full of beautiful people! Love every single on of these shots. You have such a distinct style, and I'm a big fan!

[tz]

Is that OUR Andrea??????

[SSH]

pics are, as usual, breathtaking. how lucky we are to get a glimse of your genius. is that really our Andrea?

[k]

Tonie's husband and the baby are twins!! SO cute!

[andrea]

yes, it's me! you guys are tooooo funny! I'm a faithful reader, and an occasional commenter.

[ahs]

Long time stalker, first time commenter! I LOVE your style more than most I've ever seen. I think you're awesome, your shots are awesome, and the way you write is awesome! Such an inspiration...

[Rafael]

Mailie.. I just came across your site via a email from photojojo article that had a ad on it for your webhost.. It linked your blog as an example for the template. I have to say I am very impressed.. I am a photographer for now 18 years.. I started at the age of 17 years old. I have been full time photographer since 1987. I have to say you have the eye for many things but the reason you are so good is also because you have the gift of gab with your subjects. Something they dont teach on photo forums or books.. Its the main thing one needs to be a good portrait photographer.. You are clearly able to reach your subjects and find out what it is about them that makes them shine.. and you bring it out of them and capture it on "Film" My hats off to you.. I especially want to tell you the photo of the little baby above in those Wrangler diapers is just to dam cute!! I am a California suburban cowboy myself and love kids so to see that little rascal in those wrangles made my day.. So thank you and a big complement on your work from one photographer to another.. If I have a son or daughter I will be looking you up.. :)