Senior Photos

I have to say that I am extremely pleased with how these photos turned out. T was willing to try many poses, and the weather was photographically perfect. Most people would think of an over cast day as a glum one for taking pictures, but in reality it is the ideal situation. The cloud cover lets through enough light to take some beautiful natural light photos with out having to deal with too many shadows. This was a great day for pictures.I had such a hard time choosing which ones I liked best, so I ended up including around 100 on her disc, with 88 skin smoothing, and vinget adding edits. Usually that many edits would take me 15 hours, but they only took me 4 because the original turned out so well. I am so excited for her to look at them.

I have been truly thankful for the support people have shown our family. For those who are unaware; our baby with be born with a clef lip and palate, and we will be taking him to Primary Children's for several surgeries to repair it. So, to prepare financially for what is coming; I have been doing photos for cheap for families. I think a few of these cute families really did not need the photos; they just wanted to help out, and I appreciate it. It has given me more experience; which is always good. I feel like my abilities are improving with each session. The following are from just a few of my more recent sessions.

We were blessed to be able to go up to Utah to have a family weekend, and meet up with the Primary Children's Clef team. While there J and C had me do their family photos. It was nice to do them in a place where color abounds this time of year, and we were not limited to a planned park, museum, or dirt. My cute husband, L went with me on this one, and that was nice because E enjoyed L making him laugh; which in turn made my job more easy. I love my brother and his sweet family, and I am sooo proud of them

We also were able to have an adventure with all the Law cousins that week. On a cold, drizzly, Friday we got to go to Frightmares at Lagoon. Some of the little ones did not enjoy the time as much as they would have if the weather were better, but the oldest 3 and youngest 2 were real troopers and stayed the entire time. We had a blast, and we always do when we all get together. 

T-R-O-U-B-L-E

need I say more.

We were so excited to go on a quick family adventure yesterday. L took us to Valley of Fire to climb, hike, and explore. The day was still a little hot, but over all we had a great time. I must say that I am proud of myself for being 6 months pregnant, and still able to keep up. I did everything but the steep climb up the side of a mountain, and an other up a sand dune. I felt it would be in the baby and my best interest to take pics from the ground on those to climbs.

Baby Q had her photo shoot done last Friday. She was only 7 days old, and it was such a pleasure to photograph her. It made me so excited for my little one to come. I love the way the photos turned out, and I hope Q's family loves them too. 

I am still tweeking this one a bit, but I thought it was fun to add the texture to the photo. I took this picture for some of the most amazing people I know; my aunt and uncle. They will choose which one to use on their new web page for the dental office. 

Law's 2012

My awesome mother-in-law took our family photos this year. We were able to go with them to Pine Valley for memorial weekend. 

(the place where she was actually struck by lightning. Maybe I will post more on that at a later date.)

We took our photos before we had told anyone we are expecting boy number 3. I have a tradition of chopping my hair off when I am expecting. That is how the people who know us well; find out. I do miss the long red hair though. The color was fun for a change, but I promised L that I would be blonde again once I whacked it off. Anyway, we are so happy to have an other bundle of boy joy, and can't wait to see what the future holds. 

Missionary moments

I never knew that going to take a darling little girl's baptism photos would lead to a missionary moment. Sadly, I am not the one who stepped up to the questions, but her brave and amazing mom did. F is a beautiful girl; both inside and out. There is no question that she is a daughter of God. Thank you for allowing me to take these precious photos.

N Brothers

Brothers are always fun to photograph; especially when their personalities are so energetic. Posing comes natural to them, and you always get a real and fun photograph. 

Odds and Ends

These are some photos of different every day kind of stuff, not really anything with a; I am going to display on my wall; feeling. The top two are my boys on Easter. The middle two are of some friends at the park. And, the last two are my son; K; posing for a father's day gift.

Collaboration

There is nothing better than a sweet baby photo. Little C's mom and I worked together on creating poses and back drops for this shoot, and I think they turned out very well. There are things I see now; that I would fix in editing, but that comes with practice and time.