Today we did a quick Valentine shoot, I don’t want to spoil the surprise of the girls valentine cards, so I will only post this teaser…

A little background:

1. Eman thinks he needs to wear a bowtie with EVERYTHING.  Dont ask me where he gets this from..but it is his style.  :)

2. This photo was taken while I was on a photo shoot for a maternity session and I brought the little man as an assistant and a distraction for the clients daughter while I was focusing on mom and dad.  This is Eman demonstrating to the daughter (who is 6 months younger than he is) how to “cheese.”  :)

Because it is cold outside, I invited them over to our NEW HOUSE!  (thats right, Seth and I are homeowners now, but more on that at a later date)  One thing I love about the house is that I have my own studio / viewing room!  I think Little Carson approves!  :)

I love closeups of little guys.

Of course we did some awesome family photos as well!  :)  

I love how he is looking up at his parents in the next one.

Probabby my most fave family photo ever:

I love this one too!  :)

Last I want to leave you with a little bit of cuteness from Carson…Let me tell you…this baby is FUN FUN FUN!!!  :)  

Amy and Lance~

Thanks for letting me take your photos again, and for sharing a little of Carson with me.  I always love hanging out with you guys!  :)  Enjoy your sneek peek.  :)

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This is the real live Brady bunch.  All the boys are the son’s of the dad, and all the girls are the daughters of the mom.  Recently Mom and Dad got married and now they are all one big happy family!!!

And of corse  Idid some breakdowns of the family too.  

Im really happy to be working with this family again soon for a wedding!  One of the daughters is going to be a BEAUTIFUL bride!  ;)

Thanks for letting me take your photos and for being an awesome family that really knows how to have a little fun!  :)   Cant wait to work with you all agian!  :)

Recently I donated some sessions to Cole Valley Christian School and this family was one of the recipients!  :)  The Tuckers were so fun!  they had me laughing the whole session long!  They had the idea of this pose, and as soon as they laid down they all started making faces.  :)  When I saw that this weeks I Heart Faces Challenge was family fun, I knew I had to use this awesome family!  :)  I will post more of there session soon!  :)  

To see more family fun enteries visit I Heart Faces

Wedding season is just around the corner…

We are looking for a couple with a story.  It could be about a hardship they had to overcome or are in the middle of now.  It could be about the awesome cause they are dedicated to, it could be because they are involved in the community.  What every the story is, I want to hear it.  I want to know what brought you together, what keeps you together and why you need wedding photography.  So if you know a couple, or if you are getting married soon, tell us a story!

- A free engagement shoot

- Your submission must be TRUE. This contest IS for couples who have overcome great odds, hardships, or are otherwise deserving of free wedding photography. This contest IS NOT for people who can afford a photographer, and just want to win something free.

Our selection committee will be made up of a local officiant, my sister, both sets of parents, 2 former brides and friends, and by brother and sister in law. Results are final.

I cant wait to get your submissions!

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Meet Beth and Zizou (also known as Frantz):

Let me share Beth and Zizou’s story with you.

Zizou and I met in 2008 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. I was there for a medical missions trip and he lived at the orphanage that partnered with the church I traveled down with. During our stay we quickly became friends with the boys at the orphanage. I became good friends with my translator for the week and he was the one who introduced Zizou and I. We became friends and exchanged email addresses. We emailed back and forth pretty consistently for two years-our friendship grew. In January of 2010 I decided to go back to Haiti for another trip. I was excited about the work and excited about seeing my friend Zizou again. Our first day at the medical site he was assigned as my translator for the week. This gave us ample opportunity to get to know one another and spend time together. Towards the end of the week we both had very strong feelings for one another, but reservations surfaced about a long distance relationship. We decided to remain friends and see where the future took us. (At this point I was planning on coming back to Haiti as a full time missionary) I left Haiti the afternoon of January 12, 2010. As you know, an earthquake devastated Haiti that day and completely destroyed the orphanage that he called home since 5 years of age. It shook my world too. I didn’t know if he was dead or alive and for three days I had no contact with him. When we were finally able to talk about our future we both knew that whatever happened we wanted each other in it. We made a commitment to work hard on our relationship knowing that distance is a huge issue. Most importantly, we’ve strived to put Christ at the center and we attribute that to the many obstacles we have had to overcome.

Proposal: Zizou proposed in September of 2010. I was visiting from the states with a friend and he planned a beautiful day in the mountains of Haiti. Unfortunately, the car never made it up the mountains and he proposed in what I suppose to be the nicest restaurant in all of Haiti I said yes!

Why us? : I can’t say with all certainty that we deserve to win more than any other couple. What I can say is that in May of this year I will leave and work in Haiti for 15 months unpaid. I am currently raising money to live on and have not included wedding expenses in a missionary salary. The unemployment rate in Haiti is astronomical and Zizou lost his translating job last year. Having a photographer is something special that Zizou and I consider a luxury. It is something that, on our own, we would not be able to afford. Luckily, we have friends and family that have digital cameras and are willing to get us pictures throughout our special day. However, we would love quality photographs taken to capture our sweet memories. It would be a blessing for us, thank you.

Here is a slideshow capturing The wedding!!!  It is long, but worth it.  Enjoy!

It has really been a blessing to me to meet Beth, Zizou and all their friends.

Beth and Zizou~
I Love getting to see the two of you communicate and truly Love each other. I love seeing your awesome support system, and I love seeing both of you have such a heart for the Lord. I know you will be blessed for many years to come!!!

Stay tuned for more Haiti Photos soon…and a few stories too!

Business goals:

~Attend at least two photography seminars

~Book at least 12 weddings (4 already booked for 2012 and one for 2013)

~Start doing in person ordering to help my clients have a better understanding all their choices

~Enter two photography contests

~Create a Senior Rep program

~Give back to more local charities

photo credits go to Macey of Motormouth Studios

~Blog at least 3 times a week

Personal goals:

~RUN!!!

~Robbie Creek 1/2 marathon

~Ride my bike more

~Become a Treasure Valley Roller Girl

~Spend more time playing with Elijah and doing art and science projects with him

~Flybaby - complete the baby steps

~Go on more regular date nights with my husband

~Travel more (CAMPING TRIPS!!!)

~Quit my “day job”

photo credits go to Macey of Motormouth Studios

~Read more books

Spiritual Goals:

~Attend womens Bible Study on Wednesdays

~Find a small group

~Read the Bible in chronological order from beginning to end

~Pray for others more

~Start journaling again

~Learn to love what is important and let go of what is not

~Strive to become the person I am suppose to be

AND for my final Goal… learn to think like a child again and BELIEVE IN SUPERHEROS!!!

Thanks Macey for taking our photos!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!!!!!!

This session has both.

You may remember Liz and Anthony from their engagements, or their wedding photos.  Well they are back, and this time Liz is graduating college!  She has worked a long time for this, and has finally done it…And not only did she graduate, but she landed an awesome job!!!  :)  GO LIZ!!!!!

Here are a few glimpses into that special day.  

Liz did not get a class ring when she graduated high shcool, instead she got a special ring from her mom and was told when she graduated college she would get the other half!  How cool is that!  :) Liz recently suffered the loss of her Grandpa, a very special man to the whole family.  During graduation she carried one of his hankies with her.  I love this family.

Liz~

I am so proud of you!!! I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you and Anthony.  Have fun in AZ and keep in touch!!!!  :)