Oh, Millie!

One of my besties had a baby a few weeks ago. This has been a highly anticipated event to say the least. I have been preparing for this little one's shoot for MONTHS and I am not exagerating! So many ideas and trying to figure out the right way to impliment them. Oooohhhh. It has been fun to scheme and dream with Anya about what we wanted for this session.

Well, I must say that I am soooooo happy with how it turned out! I purchased a new backdrop, as you can see, and I tried out a new light and I can't wait to do it again!

So,

Meet Millie

Isn't she gorgeous? I just can't get enough of her! She caused her little family some headaches before she even arrived. As they tried to prepare the house for Millie's arrival (brand new kitchen remodel), mom was taking care of big brother, working 3 to 4 nights a week at the hospital, and doing non-stress tests twice a week. I don't know how she made it through those last two months. Even more, I don't know how she passed those stress tests! But she did and Millie didn't come one minute before she was forced here.

I have to say it was well worth the wait...

How do you like my new white backdrop? Aren't the pictures so dreamy? I am LOVING it!

And how about this sweet big brother? I've got to say I think he is pretty handsome. What a cute family. I think he is going to be a great big brother. The protective type. Millie is so lucky to have him. I think he is going to take very good care of her.

Let's not forget the black backdrop. Those are just classic and beautiful.

Millie's grandma made her this quilt... isn't it to die for? We had to use it in the pictures. I LOVE the effect. Is there a better backdrop than a special blanket? I can't think of one.

This is a special effect I did with the white backdrop and the hanging baby. Oh, I think my mom about passed out as she watched us set up this picture and take the shots. Millie was a dream but my mom was sure she was going to fall somehow. Not even close! She did great and these have to be my favorite pictures from the session!

Love you, Anya, and I love Millie too. So happy to be able to do this for you! I can't wait to watch her grow and become the little person that she is. She will be wonderful, just like her mama

Gee Family

Sharon and I tried to schedule her family's pictures a couple of times before it actually happened! The weather was completely working against us no matter how much the weatherman told us it was going to be beautiful! Finally, we did manage to get quite a beautiful day so I guess it was worth the wait.

Meet the Gee Family.

Aren't the the cutest family? As they stepped out of the car I knew we were going to have fun, and I was right. They all had smiles on and I was quickly informed that Brooklyn and Libby were fabulous at getting their pictures taken (which was completely true) but that we were going to have some trouble with Gavin (which was only partially true, he was actaully pretty happy). I think the trouble came with holding still, but what 2 year old wants to sit and have their picture taken when there are all kinds of barn animals around to play with? I really can't blame him.

Isn't this family so sweet? They really are! I mean look at these two...

I always wanted a sister. Have I told you that before? It is completely true. One of those wishes that you have absolutely no control over. I love watching sisters interact. I think all sisters have some sort of special bond that us "others" won't ever understand. I find it fascinating. Special. I wish I had that. Luckily I do have a brother. Not quite the same, but pretty cool none the less.

Speaking of boys...

I couldn't help but snap a few of Gavin on his little adventure!

And let's not forget Sharon and Randy. They are the creators of this sweet little family. And I have to say I think they have done a great job!

And that's the whole fam...

It was so fun meeting you and getting to know you. Thanks, Randy, for the restaurant recommendation. Things have been crazy at our house so I haven't had a chance to check it out, but Steve promised me this weekend we can try it. I can't wait! 

Isaac Turns ONE!

I can't tell you how happy I have been to photograph this little guys since he was a little newbie. LOVE HIM! It has been even more fun watching him grow and gain a little personality. He is one of my happiest little ones and I love hearing from his mommy when it is time to schedule his next session because his smile is too sweet.

I was trying to think of a time when he got upset or even fussy, and it just didn't happen. I think they feed him happy pills. I don't know where they get them, but I would LOVE some for my little rascals.

I mean, is he a poser, or what? I love it!

Such a sweet family...

I have missed you...

It feels like it has been a decade since I have had communicated with all of you out there in blogland. At least from here at my photo site. I hope you have missed me but that you haven't given up on me. I am still here! Lot's to share. Things around my house have been crazy. Lots of changes, lots of fun!

The time has finally come for me to share some pictures from some shoots that I have had over the last month. I have been having so much fun with such a variety of clients! This first one is a high school senior. Let me tell you a little bit about him...

Meet Jordie.

Jordie just graduated from Alta High School. His senior year was his golden year. He was the quarterback of the football team (until an unfortanate blow during a game that took him out with shoulder problems for a chunk of the season) But don't get the wrong idea, Jordie was patient and healed really fast and was able to finish out the season. He also was the captain of the basketball team. This kid does it all! I am completely impressed.

I have to admit that I may be a little biased as I have known Jordie since he was born (although technically I don't remember that day exactly). Our families have been friends since before either of us were born. That makes us friends for life. It just works like that. In case you didn't know.

Now Jordie is moving on to greener pastures. The pastures of College while he waits to go on a mission. As I was taking Jordie's pictures it was like I hadn't seen him in YEARS! Although truth be told I had just seen him a couple of weeks prior to the session. It was like I hadn't really looked at him because when I put that camera up to my face it was like I was looking at a MAN not my little bud Jordie. It was crazy. I am so happy for him for all that he has accomplished and all that lies ahead!