This blog is a work in progress and should be fully ready to go by MAY 5! Browse around and come back soon, I’ll be offering some great tips and tools for better photos and of course fabulous freebies:)
Timeless
April 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Using textures can add a timeless feel to your images. To create this image, I ran Dreamy Black and White , one of my actions soon to be available in my Shop (Coming May 15). I then added a concrete texture and a grunge boder. As I update all my action packages, I will be adding some unique textures and borders to compliment your images.
Running Girl – Utah Child Portraiture
February 10, 2010 By 11 Comments
Love this girl of mine! I love portraits of children just being who they are rather than what we want them to be.
Leaving childhood
January 15, 2010 By 1 Comment
Slumber…a sleep so sweet, an innocence that fades with age, a moment caught so quietly in hours of late evening. Of the thousands of pictures I take. this will be one that is more precious to me.
Sweet Life in the Valley – Part 1 / Utah Family Portraits
October 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
When April of www.sweetlifeinthevalley.com and I talked about doing a family session, this is what I envisioned in my mind, a set of images that would convey the sweetness of life that she writes about her children and her where she lives. April is more than just a local blogger, she is a savvy businesswoman who knows what women want to read about. Her editorial style leaves one feeling you’ve just opened the pages of a magazine than spent time on the interenet.
Jon Schmidt in Concert – Helping My Sister
October 13, 2009 By 1 Comment
Jon Schmidt is in concert tonight! Viewmont High Bountiful Utah, performing with the brilliant Holly Jo Samuelson and the Creative Arts Academy at 7pm. Tickets are $10 each and $45 for a family. This event has been orchestrated to help a sweet family continue to fight for custody of their beloved son. Join us for a wonderful evening. www.helpingmysister.com
Simplicity and Authenticity
October 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
You know what I love about this picture? This is my sweet friend’s son and
he looks just like her.
You know what I love about this picture? This is my sweet friend’s daughter and
she looks just like her dear daddy. As a photographer, I’m so passionate about my
photos. I fall in love with them over and over again. They fill me.
I love simplicity and authenticity because I think it best reflects the true nature of an
individual. I processed these shots with my new action Rich Sepia. You learn about this
action and others like it at www.myphotographica.com.
Praying for Parker
October 7, 2009 By 3 Comments
What would Parker’s mom Tammy want you to know about her son? He loves to laugh, he loves bubbles, he has favorite clothes, songs, he is the light not only of her life but the whole family’s as well.
Then will she tell you about her brave little hero, who came into this world with down syndrome, chronic lung disease, imperfoate anusostomy bags, tethered spinal cord, and severe pulmonary hypertension. What she won’t tell you is leaving the house as a family isn’t an option, Parker is just too fragile. That he has a special room with oxygen tanks, and he requires oxygen twenty-fours a day. That her days are spent fighting for funds for Parker, homeschooling Parker, and caring for Parker. What she would be quick to add, is that she wouldn’t have it any other way.
Janice Croze from www.5minutesformom.com invited me along to meet Parker just a few weeks ago. What impressed me most about Janice was her utter committment to Parker and children like him. She wants everyone to be able to see the beauty and gift his life has been for Tammy and so many other people.
Tammy had been editor of a sister site www.5minutesforspecialneeds.com. 5 minutes for Special Needs was created by Janice and her sister Susan to offer insight, support, and guidance for moms who have children with unique challenges. Tammy recently stepped down so that Parker could get her full attention. Her brave little hero struggles daily to live. You can learn more about Parker and his life at http://www.prayingforparker.com/
Christopher
September 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I had the fabulous session this weekend with Sunny, Josh, and Christopher. I have tons to do this week, but I just wanted to give you all a sneak peak of Christopher. Isn’t he beautiful? They have such a special family and I felt so much love in their home. I’m excited to share more about them next week!
