Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Looking to Trade!!! Housecleaning for Photography...
I guess the title says it all! We are needing a little help in cleaning our home, so I am looking for a great cleaning lady to trade with! I only want to trade with someone who has been referred to me by someone I know - so all of you who know of a great cleaning lady who needs some great portraits, send her my way!!! Thanks :).
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Miss "C"'s Sneak-Peek!
Oh - Lovely, lovely Miss "C"!!! I had so much fun photographing this talented young woman! She had the coolest prop - an old-fashioned microphone - you know I love it! I had her serenade me and I was floored by her voice. She has such an amazing voice!!!
Thank you, Miss "C" for helping me "break the rules"!!! Enjoy your Sneak-Peek!!!
Thank you, Miss "C" for helping me "break the rules"!!! Enjoy your Sneak-Peek!!!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
"T" Family Sneak-Peek!
These guys are good friends of Lumuli and I! After much trial and tribulation, these two became pregnant with their first baby _________ (fill in the blank...they are killing us with waiting for the "surprise")! I was (am) ecstatic for them. They will be wonderful parents and we can't wait for them to experience the joys that come with becoming a parent!!!
Whether this is a boy or girl in my dear friend's tummy, I'm sure he/she will have gorgeous crystal eyes like his/her mom and dad. Congratulations, you two! We are SUPER happy for you - I can't wait to photograph your newborn :).
Whether this is a boy or girl in my dear friend's tummy, I'm sure he/she will have gorgeous crystal eyes like his/her mom and dad. Congratulations, you two! We are SUPER happy for you - I can't wait to photograph your newborn :).
Sunday, March 22, 2009
America's Cutest Kid - Round 2
ETA: CLICK HERE to vote for these Kiddos! Remember that every dollar goes to the wonderful charity of NILMDTS.
This is the second time I've been blessed by this family! They are really amazing kids with an amazing mom and I am so glad I get to photograph them!
If you haven't heard, I am participating in a Charity Model Search. Click HERE to read more about it.
Here are the "Artist Choice" 5x7 and the contest entries that I've picked for my lovely clients! I'll be posting links to vote for your favorite image. Remember that every proceed goes to a wonderful charity called Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep.
This was the last round for the contest, so be sure to vote for your favorite kiddos - remember that every dollar goes to this amazing charity!
I will add the links for where to vote within the next few days.
This is the second time I've been blessed by this family! They are really amazing kids with an amazing mom and I am so glad I get to photograph them!
If you haven't heard, I am participating in a Charity Model Search. Click HERE to read more about it.
Here are the "Artist Choice" 5x7 and the contest entries that I've picked for my lovely clients! I'll be posting links to vote for your favorite image. Remember that every proceed goes to a wonderful charity called Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep.
This was the last round for the contest, so be sure to vote for your favorite kiddos - remember that every dollar goes to this amazing charity!
I will add the links for where to vote within the next few days.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Happy 5th Year Anniversary, Baby!
I love you, Baby!!! Thank you for loving me - I look forward to growing old with you...
I want to begin this post by saying how much I love my husband. I am reminded daily of his patience and love and I am so thankful that he chose me to be his wife. Like all other marriages, we definitely have our moments, but for the most part, it has been one blissful year after another. It's very hard to believe that we have been married for 5 years as of the 20th of March!
On Friday, our actual anniversary, Lumuli took me out to Bonefish Grill at BODO. When we got there, there was a GORGEOUS bouquet on the table waiting for me. I love him sooo much :).
A question that I get a lot from my clients is, "How did you meet your husband"? Well, it's quite a romantic story, actually :). You can read about it HERE at our very own wedding site created by our good friend & talented designer, James Smith (http://www.subdot.com/).
To celebrate our 5th year anniversary, Lumuli and I went on a dream vacation to Hawaii! We left our son with my parents and with some friends so that we would be able to have a wonderful time of re-connection and admiration for one another. Here are some shots from our vacation. Enjoy!
A picture of us getting ready for our first helicopter ride!
This is one of the few photographs I got before I puked my guts out - the ENTIRE helicopter ride. No Jumbo Jack for me for awhile...
The whales were out in full-force while we were there. We were graced with their presence several times during a lunch cruise to the Molekini Island.
This is pretty much what I did the ENTIRE time on (or off, rather) the boat. I LOVE the water. I, literally, would take my head up, perhaps three times in the 2 hours we snorkled. Lovely times :).
This is the first time I've seen bamboo growing in the wild. It was sooo beautiful! I wish we could grow it here.
I want to begin this post by saying how much I love my husband. I am reminded daily of his patience and love and I am so thankful that he chose me to be his wife. Like all other marriages, we definitely have our moments, but for the most part, it has been one blissful year after another. It's very hard to believe that we have been married for 5 years as of the 20th of March!
On Friday, our actual anniversary, Lumuli took me out to Bonefish Grill at BODO. When we got there, there was a GORGEOUS bouquet on the table waiting for me. I love him sooo much :).
A question that I get a lot from my clients is, "How did you meet your husband"? Well, it's quite a romantic story, actually :). You can read about it HERE at our very own wedding site created by our good friend & talented designer, James Smith (http://www.subdot.com/).
To celebrate our 5th year anniversary, Lumuli and I went on a dream vacation to Hawaii! We left our son with my parents and with some friends so that we would be able to have a wonderful time of re-connection and admiration for one another. Here are some shots from our vacation. Enjoy!
A picture of us getting ready for our first helicopter ride!
This is one of the few photographs I got before I puked my guts out - the ENTIRE helicopter ride. No Jumbo Jack for me for awhile...
The whales were out in full-force while we were there. We were graced with their presence several times during a lunch cruise to the Molekini Island.
This is pretty much what I did the ENTIRE time on (or off, rather) the boat. I LOVE the water. I, literally, would take my head up, perhaps three times in the 2 hours we snorkled. Lovely times :).
This is the first time I've seen bamboo growing in the wild. It was sooo beautiful! I wish we could grow it here.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Miss "Em's"' Sneak-Peek!
This young lady has a special place in my heart - could be that she is my niece! I just love her - she is a beautiful person inside and out and I am honored to be her aunt!!!
I can hardly believe you are graduating from High School, Em's. I am so proud of you and can't wait to see what kind of great things God has in store for you. Enjoy your Sneak-Peek, Love.
And then one of my sister and niece :).
I can hardly believe you are graduating from High School, Em's. I am so proud of you and can't wait to see what kind of great things God has in store for you. Enjoy your Sneak-Peek, Love.
And then one of my sister and niece :).
Sunday, March 15, 2009
America's Cutest Kid - Round 1
Edited to Add:
Here are the links to vote for these cutie kiddos!!!
Vote HERE!
and HERE!
I had a great time on Saturday with these awesome kids! If you haven't heard, I am participating in a Charity Model Search. Click HERE to read more about it.
Here are the "Artist Choice" 5x7 and the contest entries that I've picked for my lovely clients! I'll be posting links to vote for your favorite image. Remember that every proceed goes to a wonderful charity called Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep.
I will be holding one more shoot next Saturday. I have a couple of 1/2 hour slots left, so be sure to contact me if you're interested!!!
Here are the links to vote for these cutie kiddos!!!
Vote HERE!
and HERE!
I had a great time on Saturday with these awesome kids! If you haven't heard, I am participating in a Charity Model Search. Click HERE to read more about it.
Here are the "Artist Choice" 5x7 and the contest entries that I've picked for my lovely clients! I'll be posting links to vote for your favorite image. Remember that every proceed goes to a wonderful charity called Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep.
I will be holding one more shoot next Saturday. I have a couple of 1/2 hour slots left, so be sure to contact me if you're interested!!!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Spots are Closed...
Wow!!! Thanks for all who responded about the free sessions! I received enough responses within the first 10 minutes, so thank you very much! Because of the success of this post, I may offer it again before the summer is here, so keep an eye out!!!
Monday, March 9, 2009
The First Three Clients to Shoot Me an E-mail...
receive a free full on-location session!!! Standard $350 minimum investment applies and is due at the time of booking. Session must take place before March 27th. I've never done this before and I'm not sure that I'll do it again, so email me NOW to reserve your spot!!!
Happy Photography!
Happy Photography!
Sunday, March 8, 2009
One Year Ago this Weekend...
One year ago this weekend, I attended my first Statewide Photography Convention and entered my first competition. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to attend this year's conference, but I can't help but think of how great of an experience it was last year.
I had seven entries and out of those, 5 merited. Now - that probably doesn't mean a lot to most of you, but it was a great honor, as I knew several well-known, well-experienced photographers who didn't merit at all. I also received a "Judge's Choice" award on two of my prints. To give you a little perspective, there were over 125 entries and only 6 judges. I sure was honored!
At the end of the conference, there was an awards ceremony where I was honored with "Idaho's Rookie Photographer of the Year". I was presented with a beautiful crystal that is proudly displayed in my studio.
Anyway - as I reminisce over the last few years of my photographic journey, I want to thank every one of you, without whom, I would not be where I am today!
These were the meriting entries:
Judge's Choice - Bambi Cantrell - http://www.cantrellportrait.com
Judge's Choice - Evelyn Hymas - http://www.hymasimage.com/
I also entered and merited with a "finished product" of my son's 1st Birthday Card. I posted it last year - Click HERE to see it :).
I had seven entries and out of those, 5 merited. Now - that probably doesn't mean a lot to most of you, but it was a great honor, as I knew several well-known, well-experienced photographers who didn't merit at all. I also received a "Judge's Choice" award on two of my prints. To give you a little perspective, there were over 125 entries and only 6 judges. I sure was honored!
At the end of the conference, there was an awards ceremony where I was honored with "Idaho's Rookie Photographer of the Year". I was presented with a beautiful crystal that is proudly displayed in my studio.
Anyway - as I reminisce over the last few years of my photographic journey, I want to thank every one of you, without whom, I would not be where I am today!
These were the meriting entries:
Judge's Choice - Bambi Cantrell - http://www.cantrellportrait.com
Judge's Choice - Evelyn Hymas - http://www.hymasimage.com/
I also entered and merited with a "finished product" of my son's 1st Birthday Card. I posted it last year - Click HERE to see it :).
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