MEET MIDLAND

For this addition of 'Meet Midland' I would like to introduce you Barbara Butts, owner and photographer for Hidden Key Designs.

Moving here when she was in elementary school, Barbara considers herself a native Midlander. After playing soccer for the University of the Incarnate Word, earning her degree in Communications & Media Studies, Barbara returned to Midland to work as a graphic designer. After taking some pictures for a friend's party, people started approaching Barbara to take pictures for their events. Soon, by the word-of-mouth, Barbara's photography business took off, Hidden Key Designs was born.

Barbara tries to keep a timeless and classic feel to her photographs. Some of her favorite events to shoot is weddings. She finds her inspiration from fashion forward magazines, like Vogue. She always to find the latest poses for women so that her brides feel like their pictures could be in a magazine.

Barbara's other favorite thing to shoot is the detail shots. She loves being able to spend time with the small details, i.e. shoes, rings, flowers, etc., involved in an event and pushing herself to find new ways to capture them.

Barbara is constantly learning new techniques to advance her photography.

For more information on Barbara Butts and Hidden Key Designs, check out her website at www.HiddenKeyDesigns.com, or her blog at www.TheHiddenBlog.com.