Kwinton.

Kristin.Maternity

Boyle Family

Here's a familiar face. This cute Noah, I cannot believe he's one...and he's been walking for 3 months already? and saying words! (no joke, I had smarties, and he kept saying "want some," clearly he's a prodigy. ;) Where did that boy come from? You are such an amazing family Court. Thanks for having me do these again. I'll be adding plenty more

Monday

it was just one of those days. Didn't get very far with anything... just halfway it seemed - k, maybe not even halfway. I was walking in circles. Do you ever go to put a load of laundry in, then think of something else you need to do (like get a package all ready to send off, that you keep forgetting, besides- don't even make it to the post office anyway. ggrrr! Sorry Scott) so you leave the laundry to get that done, then something else to sidetrack ya, oh then the kids are hungry, ope, it's time to go...wait what!? It's seriously been an hour already!? (felt more like 6 minutes).... and so on..... and then find the laundry 5 hours later with a "oh yeah, I WAS in the middle of that" Blah!

This is a SOOC (straight out of camera) shot. I really want/need to simplify in many ways, or maybe just learn to not get sidetracked so easily. Lol. Anyway, this picture reminded me.

I've got some more I took in Lake Town, that I can't wait to print and hang in the hall or somewhere. Promise, I am working on getting caught up from last weeks shoots! Check back tomorrowish. I hope it's a more productive day.

Title for this pic - SIMPLIFY :)

Oliverson's

This cute little family was such a joy. They were just sooo happy the whole time! I love their daughters name, Elea. Sounds a lot like my daughters middle name- Olea. We almost gave that as her first name. Beautiful. I really liked that they weren't stressed a bit. Sometimes pictures can be very stressful, I know ;) but ask these people how they were the opposite, so laid back. ?

Anyway, thanks a ton, It was great meeting you guys!

Who's up next?

Oliverson's! Hooray hoorahh

so today's been a weird day. I've had some weird stuff happen....for instance, a bird crashing into my window, scarin the daylight out of me, and uh a spider hanging from a web from the front of my hair. Yes! traveling down it's stream of web right in front of my face - both while I was peacefully editing pictures.

Wonder what sort of dream I'll have tonight.

more Katie & her groom

Katie.Bridals

This was taken at the lava rocks in Santa Clara. She also wanted the red rock, which, believe it or not I've only done one other photoshoot with such a beautiful landscape. Funny how no one who lives here want their pictures done there. What's up with that? Don't you know where we live people? ;) hahh

She decided to have her groom in them as well. I think they'll be so glad. I feel like we didn't get any good pictures on our wedding day. (fun in the moment, memorable ones, but none to really enlarge) Partially because it was in the negatives that morning, our ears were going to fall off. And we had to rush to make it to our luncheon. Anyway, this was relaxed and slow, enjoyable for me, and them I hope. We got some mushy kissy shots too.You'll wanna see. I'm way excited. But, It'll have to wait! Sorry Katie. When I get back home on Monday I'll post more.

For now I've gotta go make sure my kids will have some clean clothes for the rest of the week and weekend. :)

This girl

is turning 8 on Saturday, is absolutely beautiful inside and out....and is my niece, that I can't say enough about. She really is one of my favorite people on earth. Plus, my girls adore her. Ask anyone....there is just something different about her little spirit. I've always thought that one day she'll either be in the movies, or a famous actress, or singer/dancer...something in the limelight. You can't have as much zest for life and not "go places." Her seamstress mom made yet another beautiful dress. You should check out her stuff, she's got skills.

I have been going through trying to narrow down a smaller amount for her mommy to go through, and I just can't. She's so photogenic on top of it all. I'll put one up quick so you can see what I'm shouting. This shot was taken with a reflector to get that glow. I need to use mine more, I just can't ever seem to get it quite right in my hand/arm - trying to use my hands to hold that, angle the camera and take the picture all together. Half the time it falls back in my face or I lose the light. Any tips?

Halle's 1!

This princess deserves a separate post. Ah I wanna squeeze her. I loved the outfit her mommy found her. So fun!

bowling

So my family blog is private (a big secret. hah, I don't like using that term "private". but it is. and maybe I'm overly PARANOID). And no, I'm not on facebook either. Not my thing, maybe if I ever wanted to grow this business, I'd possibly be apart of all that, but for now this is what you get) I put enough on here, I don't feel so bad. Not everyone needs to know everything right? ;) No, but sorry if you've already seen part of this post.

I had to share! Hilarious kid. She would literally drop the ball straight down and then sit down and wait,wait, and wait.....slowly roll itself. Then, she expressed in the second picture, that she is "way cooler", and the boss of everyone, right?

Luke & Halle

Oh I love these 2 like my own. I'm so happy Linds (one of my best friends) had me take their pictures while she was down here. Plenty more of these beautiful kids. Marshmallows,bubbles and my dog got some smiles. There's a few silly ones I might share....like Luke snarfing as many mini marshmallows he could fit in his little mouth.