A Sneek Peek of Cam & Kenz Prom 09

I just couldn't wait to proof a couple images from this session, so here's a sneek peek. Kenzie is just absolutely beautiful and Cameron was her very handsome date for their Junior Prom. Thanks guys for letting me capture this special memory for you.

Cinderella Girls

BayLi, Leah, and Maycie are all Cinderella Girls or I should say they are preparing for the upcoming Cinderella Scholarship Pageant. They needed headshots showing off their beautiful features and boy, they are all just gorgeous. Good luck girls!

Sweet Paizlee

Meet Paizlee. A darling little 15 month old cutie. She was not that into having her picture taken the day she came in. But, with a little patience her mom and I managed to crack her bad mood and we got some awesome images. I could see one of the images as an old-fashioned post card so I worked my photoshop magic and grunged it up. I know I have oodles of favorites, but this is my NEW-all-time-favorite image.

Chasen

I've gotten to photograph Chasen quite a few times and have always had a great time with him trying to get him to not be so serious. Well, imagine his surprise when I told him I really wanted to get some great serious images for his senior portfolio. In fact, I liked the serious ones the best. Here are a few that I hope both he and his mom will love.

MX Moab, Utah

Those of you who know my family know that my children are Motocross Racers. Yes, it's a stressful thing for a mom, especially a mom who want's to see the race and make sure her kids are OK, but also a mom who is a photographer who wants to get killer shots.

Well, the season opener was this weekend in Moab, Utah, which usually has awesome, warm, sunshiney weather. We, on the other hand, had snow, MUD, and MORE MUD. But, the race gods were with us and both Carson and Kenadie kept their bikes upright amid the slipping and sliding. Carson took a 16th place finish, out of 35 racers in the 250 Junior Class and Kenadie finished 2nd in the Powder Puff Class and brought home a huge trophy. Because of the mud, I couldn't get out on the track to get the killer shots I wanted, but I did capture a few to remember the day, and the MUD!

Mis Primera Quinceañera

Meet Diana, who just celebrated her "quince años" or 15th birthday. The fifteenth birthday is a very special day for Latina women and is celebrated with a very symbolic religious ceremony, a wonderful dinner of traditional food, a beautiful choreographed waltz, and a party or reception for friends and family to visit, dance, and congratulate the birthday girl. It was an awesome day and I was so lucky to be a part of it.

Matt & SherRon

It is so much fun to be lucky enough to shoot a wedding where the bride and groom are total characters. Yes, I can honestly say both Matt & SherRon have the best sense of humor, they loved things to look a little different, edgy, retro, and FUN! These images don't even come close in showing what a great time and wonderful wedding and reception these two lovebirds had. Here are just a few of the fun details. It was a blast!

A Gorgeous Family

Meet the Petersons. Have you ever seen such a gorgeous looking family? I don't know whether it was the combination of colors they were wearing (gorgeous), their beautiful smiles and perfect teeth (gorgeous), their happy faces (gorgeous), awesome hair styles (gorgeous), the love and admiration they had for one another (gorgeous), or all of the above that makes this image scream...well..."A Gorgeous Family."

My FAV Announcement

Well, this just has to be the funnest birth announcement that I've ever designed. I sat down with Brealynn and she chose the fun colors, the awesome grungy texture, and the darling images of Shayde. Together we came up with what is now my absolute FAV announcement.

Back From Vegas

I'm finally home, after spending a week in Las Vegas to attend the WPPI (Wedding & Portrait Photographers International) event. It was AMAZING, INSPIRING, EDUCATIONAL, ENLIGHTENING, and EXHAUSTING all at the same time. I got a chance to break away from classes for an afternoon and had the wonderful opportunity to shoot some beautiful Vegas people, make some new friends, and visit the "Bone Yard," the final resting place for all the old neon signs. Now...back to reality, but with renewed energy and inspiration!

Hands

I once had someone tell me that you can tell a person's worth by their hands. He picked up my hands with my worn, unmanicured nails and said that he could tell I was a hard worker. I was embarrassed, but soon found he was offering a compliment. I started inspecting hands as I met people to see if they indeed had the worn, weathered hands of a hard working farmer; the pale, soft hands of an executive, the perfectly manicured hands of someone who is pampered; the thick chubby hands of a toddler. I love hands, all kinds of hands, and was thrilled when the Dalton family wanted a piece of art for their home of only their hands. It's one of my new favorites.

Filling up the Tank

Yesterday, I had the wonderful opportunity of meeting up with the great Julie Williams of Impressions Studio and Gallery to attend the quarterly meeting of the IPPA (Intermountain Professional Photographers Association), where we were inspired by the wonderful talent of the Julie Klassmeyer. JK has a phenomenal talent and very successful business photographing babies and children. Her techniques are so fun and fresh and I walked away so inspired to reach in new directions and try fun creative things. I can't wait for my next toddler to walk through the door! It's great when your tank gets refilled and you're revved up and ready go full speed.

Meet Shayde Lynn

Meet Shayde Lynn, a five day old sweetheart, who is just absolutely darling. You can tell from the images that her mom and dad are so taken with her. She is their first and the first for her two sets of grandparents also. Can you say SPOILED? Thanks Brealynn and Chad for sharing her with me. I loved every minute of it.

Brittney's Bridals

Bridal sessions are so fun because the brides always look absolutely beautiful, they are so happy and excited to be getting married, and their dresses are amazing. Well, Brittney didn't disappoint me, in fact, I was pleasantly surprised to see that she not only brought along her groom (which makes such awesome images), but her rodeo gear including a hot pink lariat. I love images with personality. I can't wait for the weather to warm up when I'll get the opportunity to shoot her again in her wedding dress along with the other love of her life, her horse! Riley & Brittney's wedding day is March 14th.

Introducing Griffyn Jane

Meet little Griffyn Jane, an eight day old beauty who is just fresh from Heaven. She is an adorable mix of both her mom and dad, Rob & Julia, who are obviously so in love with her. She has the sweetest little personality and was by far the most patient newborn I've ever been lucky enough to photograph.