Monday, June 15, 2009

fun business news : mini albums

I love mini albums . . . so tiny, so intimate . . . a great way to share your precious memories with friends, family, coworkers and everyone in between! These little treasures are included in my wedding and family packages.

I have been looking for a new album company [my previous company seems to have stopped making my other favorite album :( ]. Today my shipment arrived from Art Leather . . . fun!

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These albums contain twenty 3x3 photos . . . they are so much fun to hold.

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The back cover of the album has my company logo in silver . . .

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These albums are the perfect gift. What parent or grandparent would not love to have this pocket/purse sized album to adore and share images of those they love . . .

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Interesting in holding a mini album filled with your precious memories? Contact me about shooting your wedding or family, portrait or senior session!

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Thursday, June 11, 2009

Theresa + Wade + Ryan + Ivan : Family

This was truly an awesome shoot! When Theresa asked if I would shoot her family photos, I suggested that we shoot them at a place where the family enjoys being together. I work with Wade up at Huntsman Cancer Hospital; on many occasions, Wade has mentioned his family's involvement with hockey. The perfect location for their family: the Utah Olympic Oval, where the family spends up to 4 nights a week scoring, supervising or playing hockey.

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The tiniest hockey skates I have ever seen . . .

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Ivan was a ham for the camera . . .

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The guys out on the ice . . .

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The family

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Look at that smile . . . doesn't Ivan look like he is up to somethin'?

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I love this shot of Ryan

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Doesn't Theresa look beautiful in this shot . . .

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Wade

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Theresa + Wade

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We finished the shoot in time for Ryan's game . . . the red helment . . .

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Wade watching the game

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Ivan being a ham for the camera again :) . . .

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. . . while Theresa helped keep score.

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Ryan was really quick on the ice.

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One of the things I loved most about the shoot was it was the story of their family doing things that were very much a part of their everyday lives. I love it! Thanks for such an awesome shoot! Thanks for letting me capture a few moments in your lives!

Friday, May 29, 2009

Dave + Melanie + Tavia : Family

Okay, so it has been way too long since my last post . . . my apologies.

Just before mother's day I had the chance to shoot this cute family. Melanie received the shoot as part of a service auction last year, but wanted to wait until Tavia arrived . . . she worth the wait! Tavia is so cute . . .

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Tavia discovered grass . . .

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Tavia was not feeling well the day of the shoot but was a little trooper; she loved being cuddle by her parents during the shoot.

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I love the interaction between Tavia and Melanie . . .

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Dave + Melanie goofing around to make Tavia squeal with delight . . .

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Tiny tongue . . . tiny hands . . . tiny feet . . . tiny dribble on her chin

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What a gorgeous day to be outside!

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Tavia even gave some cuddles of her own . . .

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I absolutely love rim light

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What a beautiful family! Thanks for the fun shoot!

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

anniversary: clark + trina {preview}

Yesterday, Clark and I celebrated our third wedding anniversary.

Here is a preview of some of our adventures . . .

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Some fun with textures:

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Friday, February 27, 2009

lydia

Please forgive me for taking a moment to be very personal. Right now I have so many mixed emotions . . . from gratitude to a sense of loss for someone I dearly loved. February 26, 2009 at 10:24 PM, Lydia passed quietly from this world into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father. Lydia was born in a snow storm in June, and tonight, after her passing, snowflakes fell gently from the sky.

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I found out about her passing during shift my at Huntsman Cancer Hospital. While working on my charting, I looked up and saw my husband standing there and knew immediately that Lydia had passed. A flood of emotions filled my mind and heart; I was grateful that she was finally able to rest from the difficulty and pains of this world, but, at the same time, missed her so much. Our sweet charge nurse, Melissa, helped make arrangements for me to leave to go visit her and obtain a sense of closure. (Thank you so much, Melissa).

Lydia was my beloved grandmother and friend. I first came to know Lydia the month before I turned 12, when she was looking for someone to help her around her house and yard.

Over the years our friendship grew and we grew to truly love and care for one another. Lydia never had the opportunity to have children; Lydia was literally a grandmother to me and she loved me as her granddaughter. I treasure the fun times we shared and the opportunity I had to know such a remarkable woman.

This was a picture of Lydia and me at our wedding reception

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Lydia was strong-willed, humorous, generous, ambitious, loving, caring and kind. She did her best to make sure no one ever left her home with empty hands or an empty stomach.

Lydia found great joy in doing things for others. She would send packages to friends to remember holidays and special occasions; the packages were always decorated with stickers to make them a little more fun. Even when she was not feeling well, she would make-up little bags of candy to share with the sweet health care workers who would come into her home to care for her. She was always thinking of others.

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Lydia had a great love for life. During her life she faced many difficulties, but always had a very positive attitude and did not complain. She was grateful for each day she lived and could see no sense in being down. She was always grateful for the many blessings she had received in her life; she was especially grateful for the people who blessed her life.

One time, I had the opportunity to stay with Lydia for a couple nights after she had returned home from rehabilitation for a broken hip. I was so touched to hear her fervent, sincere prayers to her Father in Heaven, before laying down to sleep; her prayers were filled with gratitude for all that she had been blessed with and she prayed individually for the family and friends dear to her. Lydia had a great love for her Heavenly Father and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Lydia's favorite scripture was Job 19:25

"For I know that my redeemer liveth,
and that he shall stand at
the latter day
upon the earth"

Lydia's favorite hymns were,

"I Stand All Amazed"
(Text and music by Charles H. Gabriel)

and

"How Great Thou Art"
(Text by Stuart K. Hine and
Music is a Swedish folk melody,
arranged by Stuart K. Hine)

Lydia loved to feed the birds in her backyard. Lydia loved roses, especially pink roses. This picture is of a rose in Lydia's yard, a rose I helped tend for her as I cared for her yard. I photographed and printed this image during my first darkroom class.

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This image was taken last September when Clark and I took Lydia on a drive up Big Cottonwood Canyon to see the beautiful fall leaves near Silver Lake (a few days before Kari's bridals were taken)

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While Clark was driving home me from Lydia's house in the wee hours of this morning, I could almost hear her singing a song she sang to me on several occasions upon parting . . .

"Now run along home
and jump into bed.
Say your prayers,
don't cover your head.
There's just one more thing
I say unto you,
you dream of me,
and I'll dream of you."

Lydia, I love you and will miss you!

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

nicholas

This is darling little Nicholas.

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Since the snowflakes were falling a couple days before Christmas, we did Nicholas's shoot in the warmth of the Salt Lake City Public Library.

While I was waiting for Nicholas and his family to arrive, I explored some points of interest in the children's section of the library.

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Doesn't Nicholas's cute little face just melt your heart?

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Nicholas is such a happy little guy! Here Nicholas gets excited about "throw it in the air, for Nicholas and me" while playing patty cake with daddy.

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I smile every time I look at these pictures. Nicholas is such a darling little boy and has such sweet, loving parents. Thanks for the fun playtime!

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

kari + nate : wedding

Kari + Nate were married October 24 in the Utah Salt Lake LDS Temple. For those of you not familiar with LDS temple weddings, the temple sealing (ceremony) is considered sacred, so photography is not permitted until the couple has returned to the temple grounds.

Following the sealing, Kari + Nate joined friends and family outside.

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Nate did a fantastic job selecting Kari's ring . . .

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Their luncheon was hosted by Nate's parents in the elegant Joseph Smith Memorial Building, Empire Room.

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I love the tenderness of this kiss . . .

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Following the luncheon, Kari + Nate enjoyed a quite moment alone, dancing, enjoying being in one another's arms.

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Then, outside to take a few shots in their luncheon attire . . .

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The chief in the restaurant, found out that it was Kari + Nate's wedding day and brought them both cookies.

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What a handsome couple . . .

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Kari's gorgeous bouquet was designed and created by her older brother, Kirk.

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Just prior to the reception, the families gathered to enjoy some family photos in the warm evening light.

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The wedding reception was carefully planned by Kari's family. The decor was by Design Elite Weddings. Flower and table arrangements, were again, designed and created by Kirk.

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Carrie's Cakes are as tasty as they are beautiful. Kari + Nate's cake had a shimmery finish on the frosting . . . the cake was so beautiful, it was almost a shame to cut it . . . until you tasted it . . . yum.

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An ice sculpture of the Salt Lake Temple was the focal point of the buffet table. The sculpture was created by ICEWORKS in Salt Lake City, UT.

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Sione . . . Annie . . . garter . . . bouquet. . .

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Dad dancing with his little girl . . .

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A tender moment between mother and son . . .

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To view a slideshow of additional wedding-day images, click here.

Congratulations Kari + Nate! I love you tons!

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