Wind, Cold, and a Mobile Studio for Christmas

Allen, TX - As you may know, I am primarily an outdoor, on location, natural light photographer. I prefer the freedom of a location so I can be creative, and I prefer not to use a flash since there is already a big giant flash bulb in the sky. The problem with that is when the bad weather hits. This weekend brought some nasty weather to the Dallas area. On Sunday I had two shoots scheduled and if we had to get outdoors to shoot, we were likely going to have to reschedule. Since my clients need these photos for cards and gifts, we can't reschedule. So, like any good Scout would do, we IMPROVISED. I met Jada and her family at her mom's beautifully decorated home in Allen. I set up my Speedlights and a couple of soft boxes, and we went to work. Luckily the front side of the house was shaded and out of the 30mph North wind, so we managed to get in a few minutes outside, too. It was cold, but we did it. Here are a few of my favorites from the day, with commentary:

Morgan was lovely in her red dress. This is my improvised studio work in the lobby of the house. Notice the great scraped wood floor, too. Just beautiful.
This is Mason inside staying warm, looking at me out on the porch scouting the light and the wind situation.
This is grandpa and grandma in a great naturally lit room in their house. Look how great the kids did for this shot.
This is more like it. Perfect light, beautiful baby, FANTASTIC colors, if I do say so myself. This was on the porch after we decided to go outside.
Mason thought the porch offered more entertainment, too. He was tearing up grandmas Christmas displays.