Thursday, October 30, 2008

Coming Soon . . .

So there's just one more Ghoulish Day to sign up and be eligible for my October "follower" prize! On Monday I will announce the winner to the $50 credit towards a photography workshop! Wahoo, stay tuned for future prizes as we are setting up some great prizes from some fabulous vendors! (Also if you are a vendor and would like to be featured, contact me). So sign up now by scrolling down on the right hand side and click on "follow this blog" to be eligible for prizes! Yay!

Also we are getting closer to tying down the days for our Beginners Workshop and Business Workshop. These dates aren't set in stone, so let us know if there's a problem, but I think the Beginners workshop will be Saturday January 31st and the Business Workshop will be Saturday March 14th.

For more information on the workshops click here.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

I love my job . . .

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I am the luckiest person! I get to meet such great people while doing my job and this family is some of them. They were so sweet with each other and the kids were great, here's a sneak peek from our shoot last night.

Sorry I forgot to post the location: so here it is. The fun truck is in Eden, it's just south of the eden park and then across the street is the old "antique shop" with the fun doors.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Fall Family Portraits Sneak Peek . . .

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This great family ventured out into the morning sun to capture some moments to remember. Here's a sneak peek from our shoot, thanks for letting me share it with you!

As for location these are at Fort Buenaventura in Ogden on A Street. I would bet you could shoot here anytime of day, the trees are huge and create perfect lighting, we shot at 10:30-ish. (p.s. they do charge $1 per person for walk-ins)

Monday, October 27, 2008

The day has come . . .

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This couple had the wonderful opportunity to combine their two lives to one. And they did it with style! Wonderful weather, wonderful decor and a wonderful couple whom I wish every happiness to. Here's a sneak peek from your fun wedding.
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Here's also some from our bridal shoot, she looked like a million!

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Photography Business Minute . . .

I wanted to throw a few things out there for up and coming photographers. I sat in on a workshop last night from MCP regarding curves in photoshop. Jodi teaches a lot of different things and is very helpful, her classes are also very affordable, 1 to 2 hours and you do it right from home on your computer, so check her out!
Also, I went to Carin Davis' create workshop months ago to learn how to use my camera better, I STRONGLY recommend this class to anyone trying to learn how to shoot in "manual".
Lastly one of my favorite things right now is my HUEY monitor calibrator, it's a tool that helps the images on your screen look just like they will when they print out! I love it and have been so pleased to see my prints look EXACTLY like they do on my screen, a real important part of your business. So check it out and shoot on!

Monday, October 20, 2008

Portrait Party FUN!

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We had a gigantic portrait party on Saturday and it was fun to say the least! There was so many cute families and the clothes! I tell you what, I need to hire them to dress my kids, they were all so darling! Here's a sneak peek for everyone to tide them over until I can get the MILLIONS of pictures edited! Enjoy!

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Newborn Portraits Sneak Peek . . .

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This precious little gift was 10 days old and so alert! He wanted to see what was going on during our shoot. He was sure a sweet little man. Here's a sneak peek for mom and dad, I hope you enjoy!

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Birthday Celebration . . .

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I have so enjoyed this family! From their wedding, to their new baby to her 1st birthday! Here's a sneak peek from our shoot tonight!

Forgot to post location, sorry! The outdoors pics are in Eden at a little deserted antique shop and then back to my house for more fun!

2009 Senior Sneak Peek . . .

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This beauty hung in there through the cold and IT WAS WORTH IT! Isn't she breathtaking?!?!?! Hopefully the sneak peek can tide you over until I get the rest done! Thanks.

As for location, we took these at Snowbasin and then on "old snowbasin road".

Monday, October 13, 2008

Oh Happy Day . . .

So I have the cutest new additions to the anniemations family! New Holiday Cards, New Birth Announcements and a SUPER COOL ABC book for your wee ones! Check out the links for more information. Email with any questions. THANKS!

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Friday, October 10, 2008

Followers and free stuff . . .

So I just found out about this cool blogger thing called "followers". I have decided that I will choose one follower a month to win a prize (YAY, free stuff!) Right now we are at 2 so ladies . . . are you feelin' lucky? This month's prize will go to a random follower who has signed up by Oct. 31st 2008. (To sign up just scroll down on the right hand sidebar and click on "follow this blog"). This month's prize will be a free registration to our January 2009 Beginner's Photography Workshop (A $50 value!) or $50 off the business workshop in March (yes I think it will be in March)! To learn more about the workshops CLICK HERE.

THANKS and this should be fun!

P.S. I have updated my 2009 schedule so CHECK AVAILABILITY if you are interested in setting something up.

Outdoors and In . . .

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This great family is so fun to shoot. Mom and dad just sit back and relax and let me click away! I am so grateful for these friends! We started outside and braved the cold and then moved inside to cuddle up a little. Here's a sneak peek from our shoot tonight, ENJOY!

Location: North Fork Park, various spots. And my house :)

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Family Fun and Senior Sneak Peek . . .

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I love working with families that I have worked with before. It's so fun to see how they change and how they interact with each other. This fun family has been one of my favorites to work with and you can see why, they are darling AND fun! Thanks for the fun shoot, here's your sneak peek.

This shoot was at various downtown Ogden locations (including great ones found by the family!). Union Station and an old warehouse about 28th and 200 West in Ogden.

Family Sneak Peek . . .

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What a fun shoot! These kids are darling and really VERY well behaved! They looked so cute in their matching duds :) Here's a sneak peek for mom and grandma. We sure had a lot of fun with the frame!

I've had a couple of people ask about the location for this shoot. It's a building under renovation on 20th street in Ogden between Grant and Lincoln. Fun :)

Saturday, October 4, 2008

C + H = engagements sneak peek . . .

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I had SO MUCH FUN taking these engagements. NOT ONLY because it is one of MY DEAREST friends, but because she trusted me enough to try some crazy spots! I want to say a big thanks to Paul's Patch in Brigham City for letting us take some shots in their fruit stand (cutest place ever, you MUST visit and the food, yum!).

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

My Lolly POP girl!

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My husband's job was to hold the lollipop in FRONT of her, but surprise surprise, he let her have it, oh well, fun shots anyways!

Temple Riders . . .

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Our Young Women and Young Men's group had the fabulous opportunity of seeing and hearing from the Temple Riders Association last night, they roared in on their bikes and thrilled the youth (and adults, I do have to say) with their beautiful bikes and great spiritual insights. It was a photographer's heaven!