completely candid- i heart faces challenge

Let's be honest, pretty much every photo shoot I do is completely candid. But here is one that makes me want to play too...

And what the heck? One of my favorite photographers is judging. I'm super excited!

Go here to participate too...

It's time for Christmas Pictures!

Too early to be thinking of Christmas? Definitely not. In fact, by my watch I am already behind!

I actually have a new plan this year where I will stop taking Christmas photo sessions by November 15th. That way, there is ample time to process orders and get your custom-designed Christmas cards out on time! What? Did I say custom-designed Christmas cards? YES I DID!!!!

I am crazy silly excited this year to introduce some custom-designed holiday cards for MY clients and my clients only. They are being designed by a fabulous graphic artist, and really I cannot wait to show them to you.

With all this holiday spirit floating around my place (seriously... I am listening to jingle bells right now) I have decided to put together some awesome packages with awesome deals. Without further adieu, here they are:

The Candy Cane
$125
30 minute mini-session
25 5x7 custom designed Christmas cards (design on back and front) with envelopes
(1) 8x10

The Snowman
$175
30 minute mini-session
5 high resolution images on disk
Copyright release to print
25 5x7 custom designed Christmas cards (design on back and front) with envelopes
(1)8x10

The Reindeer
$250
Normal 1-2 hour session
10 high resolution images on disk
Copyright release to print
(25) 5x7 custom designed Christmas cards (design on back and front) with envelopes
(2)8x10 prints
(4)5x7 prints

The Christmas Tree
$325
Normal 1-2 hour session
ALL high resolution images on disk (35+)
Copyright release to print
(25) 5x7 custom designed Christmas cards (design on back and front) with envelopes
(2) 8x10 prints
(4) 5x7 prints


*Keep in mind the larger the package the larger the savings, so hurry to schedule your Christmas session now!*

growing so fast...

I just love it when I have the opportunity to take photos of children as they grow. Remember little Will? It's been six months since I took his last photos and there is already such a personality blooming. It was like pulling teeth to get him to look up. Apparently, mom and dad need to take him outdoors more due to his fascination with grass and dirt! Boys will be boys, afterall! But really, how adorable is he? So cute.

I heart faces - contemplative

It's been awhile since I have participated since we're about to move back to Seattle in a couple weeks...but today seemed like a good day to try!

This weeks challenge theme is "contemplative" and although I have many that would fit, this picture of my daughter and her great-grandmother speaks to me more than any other.

Perhaps it's my daughters "true and tight" hug, or TUDY- as we call her- staring out with such wisdom and grace. Any way you look at it, my eyes tear up in gratitude to know and love such a wonderful woman.

If you'd like to see more pictures of my husband's grandmother and her farm go HERE

and ANYONE can participate--so give it a whirl!

Robby & McKenna are married. for like. ever.

My little brother-in-law, recently got married (gasp!) in the Logan, Utah Temple a few weeks ago. Because my hubby was in the hospital we missed the wedding, so I was unable to get any pictures there. Thank goodness her sister is a photographer too!

They came back to the South for a fun Italian reception (that I planned!) and while I was there we were able to sneak away for a little photo shoot in downtown Columbus, Ga. My new sister-in-law is adorable and as much as it "wierds me out" to see him married...I have to admit that they are so stink'n cute! I am so glad he found such a perfect match.