It's Senior Season!

The class of 2012!

Gosh that makes me feel so.dang.old!

Alec did awesome and rocked his GQ-ness for his photo sesh with me. 

 And because every graduating senior needs a silly shot...

Oh so handsome!

Twinners! They are 1 now!

Remember THESE beautiful babes?  They are now 1...and just as cute as can be.
Don't you just want to pinch those cheeks? 
And that BOW TIE...
I.die.

So adorable!

Alex

"You want to take him...over there?"

Yes!  It will be awesome!

Reminds me of New York City with the urban landscape and the awesome 3 piece suit.

Yes...Alex knows how to rock a 3 piece suit.

Whatever you do...don't smile.  LOL!  We tried hard to get him to laugh...

he loosened up later.  It was the suit that made him so fabulously GQ.

What senior doesn't love their Ipod?

Rockin' out with the Ipod...AIR GUITAR!

We had this awesome sunset...they were all laughing at me because I was getting SO crazy excited about the gorgeous sky.  AWESOME time at this session!

Love at home

What a beautiful family this is!

I've had the fabulous opportunity to photograph them for 3 years!

You can imagine my delight when they asked me again...

They are such beautiful people inside and out.

This lovely lady...I used to serve with her in church in the Relief Society.

Now I get to do it again with Young Women.  YAY!

Her awesome hubby is our bishop too.

I just think the world of them!

Countless hours of helping others...

Thank you Norr family for a lovely day!

What do I wear?

I am totally addicted to the show "What Not to Wear" on TLC.  Yes, there are days when perhaps I should be the one on there...but I love it anyway.  While it would be nice to have Stacey and Clinton as a personal stylist, we don't have that luxury, do we.

I honestly believe that how your session is styled makes all the difference!!

This cute family is another example of how to do it RIGHT!

They picked several colors, then chose outfits for everyone in those colors.  AND as an added bonus (in my humble opinion) they are bold colors.  Yay Harlow family!

This session was one of my last sessions before taking maternity leave...

I just had to post them as an example.

Aren't they handsome?!?  Those eyes are killin' me!

I am excited to get back into the swing of things...

I have been shooting for myself and doing some creative soul searching.

Can't wait to share what I've learned!

Catching Up

I am a little behind with posting, but just had to show some from this awesome family.
I love that his mom thought to bring his baseball glove and ball.

Such a handsome boy!

More fun ones coming soon!
Who can resist a little 1 year old eating cupcakes...?

Double Dose

Darling family!

Extremely well-behaved 4 year old twin boys.

Gorgeous Momma.

Beautiful morning light.

What more could you ask for?

Well...maybe a little less humidity, but we still had fun!

Just because

You all know that I love a clean, colorful, contrasty image...

but sometimes different is good.

Sometimes I want to take creative license and do something "artsy."

Like a soft vingage-y feel with some added texture...

A soft black and white...

...or a funky black and white.

Or really enhance the color for a glamorous look...

Sometimes different is good.  ; )

Where the streets have no name

A Christmas family session...

The Jensens are a GREAT example of how to "coordinate," and not "match."

Again - no secret that I am in love with bold colors.

That is one of the reasons my heart is so happy from this session!

...not to mention they are just awesome people.

I think I *heart* the urban look because of the creative aspect. I had some specific places in mind when we went, but as we were walking arounnd we kept finding more fun places!

This gorgeous girl was another one of my first "official" sessions...

Lucky me!

They were so trusting too! We saw this frame in the road and I thought it was a perfect opportunity for a big, squishy, cheesy, family hug! And look how cute! Even though Ruby wasn't too sure about it, I still like it.

More "catching up" soon...

new favorite.

I get inspired from so many fabulous photographers...especially Angie Monson. (seriously, go check her out!) I don't know her...I can't even remember how I found her...?

I love color and contrast.

I love learning things here and there that keep me passionate about what I am doing.

I was on an absolute high the other night when I did this session. The family was so willing and just trusted me when I told them to do something.

Urban photography is so fun to me!!

Will post more very soon!!

Great Example...

This is a perfect example of what a [d]andy session is!...

30 minute session for profile pictures, resume pictures,

or in Paul's case...

for his book that he is publishing titled Blind Man!

These turned out great!

Thanks for calling me!

"Somebody's watching me..."

"Somebody's watching me..."
Ever heard that song??....NO???
Thought that this would make you smile for your Halloween.
Hope you had a great one!

Sneak Peek!

I have been friends with this family for years! So when they asked me to take Austin's Eagle Scout pictures I said, "Of course!"

Their youngest son has always been attached to my husband, John.

He used to tell everyone he knew that his name was Ian John,

after John (our last name). Too cute!

Austin is more laid back, and I think the non-formal outdoors-y look works well for him!

Can you say GQ? Love it!!