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Welcome to Full of Joy Photography

Welcome to Full of Joy Photography where our specialty is photographing Joyful people.

Lindsey Vavra owns and operates her boutique studio located in Harlingen, TX.  Lindsey's passion for the art of photography started when she had her first child.  She remembers taking her old 35mm camera and snapping away constantly to preserve that memory.  She has since studied through the New York Institute of Photography and continues to attend many workshops and seminars taught by prestigious photographers.  In 2005, Lindsey started her business out of her passion for creating art and life long memories through photography.

Lindsey is a wife and mother of two awesome little boys ages 8 and 4.  She understands deeply how important it is to capture those memories of your precious little ones before they grow and the sweetest moments have passed.  Lindsey's passion is to capture precious memories for you while providing a Joyful experience.  We promise to cherish these fleeting moments with you.

Hugs to you all!

"Let those also who love Your name be Joyful in You" -
Psalm 5:11

Garcia Boys{By:Lindsey Vavra/Harlingen, TX Professional Photographer}

OH how I love these boys!  I have been taking their portraits since Nolan was a newborn…..4 years ago.  It is so fun to watch them grow!

Thank you for letting me be a small part of your lives!  Tell Nolan one day soon we will have to do pizza…sweet boy!

Lil’ Stud!

Having fun!

My fave!

Handsome boy!

Kai really just wanted to be held by mommy or daddy….it is so hard being so darn cute!  He is in mommy’s arms in the top right shot..all better.

So very sad….. :(  BUT still so very cute!

November 1, 2010 - 4:44 pm Kirstin - I love the pictures! Those are my sweet boys! Thanks Lindsay for everything.

February 18, 2011 - 4:25 pm Gloria Cantu - I really love your photography, ive been looking to see who i would get to take pictures of me, my husband, and my four month blessing in my belly. please contact me, i would love to have my photos taken by you. thank you. -Gloria

More Fun at the Pumpkin Patch{By:Lindsey & JJ Vavra/Professional Photographers}

These three little pumpkins are just too precious!!!!

I love this family, they have a special place in my heart.  JJ and I had the privilege to shoot mom and dad’s wedding and to have taken their kiddos portraits at the pumpkin patch for a few years  now.  I think every year their is a new pumpkin added to their growing family….okay maybe not every year….but oh what beautiful pumpkins they have!!!!!

Thank you for letting us watch your family grow!!!

Believe it or not- some kids don’t want us to take their portraits at first….this image of the three of them together took about 100 tries.  The image below is how the session started….. SO PRECIOUS!

Eventually they warm up and have fun!  And that is what it is all about…having fun!

November 22, 2015 - 10:49 pm Mert - Thanks for the comment, and I look foawrrd to seeing you Sunday! Anyone else planning to attend? Can we get your name and email address so we can contact you with updates?

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Fun at the Pumpkin Pacth{By:Lindsey Vavra}

I has SO much fun shooting this session! The girls did a amazing and just a blessing to be around! Thank you for letting me have some fun with you!

Rene and Kristen{By:JJ & Lindsey Vavra/Harlingen, TX Professional Photographers}

AWESOME- is the word that pops in my mind when I think of Rene and Kristen.
The are an awesome couple and we had a blast with them! Lots of good laughs!
Wish we were able to shoot their wedding in the June! I’m sure it will be amazing!!!!!
Best wishes to your future guys! Thank you for letting us shoot your engagement session!

October 20, 2010 - 10:53 pm Lynda Herring - Lindsey and JJ, WOW!!!!!! The pictures are soooooo beautiful!! I cried! Thank you so much! You two are fabulous! Lynda

October 20, 2010 - 11:17 pm Barbara Pool - The pictures of my granddaughter and soon to be grandson-in-law are awesome!!! ...and the video is fantastic!! I loved them all. What a great job ya'll did!!

October 22, 2010 - 3:01 pm Velma Uriegas - These pictures are nothing short of magical! They're not the quintessential pictures of an engaged couple; they SHOW how much you guys are in love! Love them. Thanks for sharing.

October 22, 2010 - 3:42 pm Jessica Shofner - That was beautiful! I love it and cried a little too. I can't wait to share your amazing wedding day with you guys!

October 22, 2010 - 4:53 pm Pam Carey - Wow!!!! Amazing, amazing photography! Excellent job of capturing their love for each other.

October 23, 2010 - 4:48 am Maria Gutierrez - I was speechless. Those are some wonderful pictures you'll took. You can see the love in your faces, that is so awesome. You'll make a great couple, thanks so much for sharing.

November 15, 2010 - 2:26 am Jennifer Vega - love these pics! what is the song playing?

November 29, 2010 - 9:48 pm Lindsey Vavra - It is by Gavin Degraw......I cannot think of the name....More Then Anything??? It is a great song!

Warner Wedding{By:JJ & Lindsey Vavra/Texas Professional Photographers}

Wow, what an awesome wedding and wonderful people!

Lloyd and Sydnee are sweet and very much in love!

Thank you both for letting us have a part in your special day!  We wish you nothing but happiness!

Here is one image for now….we will post the rest soon.

http://www.fullofjoyphotography.com/clients/Warner/

October 15, 2010 - 7:51 pm Lindsey Vavra - Oh my! It is like the video is on super speed...I actually felt sick watching it! I think we are going to have to switch to the "old fashion" video of your video. Bare with me!

Sweet Baby Ashton{By:Lindsey Vavra/Harlingen, Texas Professional Photographer}

Baby Young is here! I just love newborns!  So much fun and so very precious!  Ashton did GREAT during his session.  At the beginning he wanted to be wide awake, but it worked out great for some sibling and family shots!

I  just love him and his family and so excited that I have several scheduled times this year to see him and watch him grow!

Thank you for letting me come to play and for letting me use your bathroom rug for some fun shots!  Just love the colors!