ADbug Photography Blog

Handsome {J}!!

2011-06-28T16:24:00.000-07:00

Here are a few favorites from my shoot with handsome little {J}!! We did a few shots with his big brother & sisters at the beginning... I didn't get a full smile from big brother, but I think it's pretty cute anyway!!

Isn't this little guy the sweetest thing EVER?!? I could just eat him up!! ;)

Cutie Pie {K}!!

2011-06-14T20:21:00.000-07:00

This little guy is such a cutie pie!! I absolutely love his great, big eyes!! I am getting to know his Mom & it was so fun to chat with her during the photo shoot!! Here are a few of my favorites from sweet baby {K}'s session last week!

Summer Baby Special!

2011-06-14T19:00:00.000-07:00

Sweet Baby {B}

2011-05-04T20:15:00.000-07:00

Here are a few more favorites of sweet baby {B}! I can't get enough of her! She is absolutely darling... I'm sure you'll agree!!

Coming Soon...

2011-05-03T20:36:00.000-07:00

More photos of this little darling!! Isn't she GORGEOUS?!?!? I was thrilled to be asked to photograph this sweet little angel. She was wonderful!!!

Taking a break from Photography!

2011-01-30T20:45:00.000-08:00

I must admit... I'm pretty bummed about this. I have decided to take a break from photography for a while. I'm now going to college & have to cut back on "extra" things. I have had a blast learning more about photography over the last couple years. I know there will come a time when I can focus more time on it again... I just don't know when that will be!

My Shutterfly Cards!!!

2010-12-15T12:19:00.000-08:00

Funky Christmas Wishes Christmas 5x7 folded card

Shutterfly has classic, elegant Christmas invitations for your party.

View the entire collection of cards.

I just ordered my Christmas Cards!! It was a TOUGH choice, but I finally chose the "Funky Christmas" design! My older daughters felt it was a fun choice-- & so did I!! I am THRILLED with them! I can't wait to receive my cards!!!!

It was SO easy once I chose the design! The Shutterfly website is very simple & straight forward! I LOVE THAT!! I love that I could choose the layout of the inside of my card, too! It allowed me to have an update on what my family has been up to this year!! I am so anxious to send them to our friends and family!! I hope they love the cards as much as I do!!

I know this card is going to be a treasured memory my family can save forever!! Thanks to Shutterfly for making such wonderful products, and for offering special promotions that allowed me to get my darling cards for FREE! I feel so blessed!

Go HERE to order some amazing cards for your family!!

Doing Cards the easy way!! (& how to get them for FREE!!)

2010-12-10T20:44:00.000-08:00

I usually design my own Christmas Cards. This year I feel like someone has pushed the FAST FORWARD button & I'll admit... I'm having a hard time finding TIME for everything!! Because of the time crunch I've decided to go to the true experts for our Christmas Cards: SHUTTERFLY!!! I am in love with their 2010 Holiday Collection!! They have some really amazing designs!! (How am I going to choose just ONE design, though??)

They are doing an amazing promotion right now-- Bloggers can get 50 FREE Cards!!! Click HERE for the details!!!!

Here are a few of my favorites!!

I love the simple elegance of THIS ONE! It feels so clean & fresh!

HERE is another favorite!! I love the peppermint design!!

What about THIS folded card?? I've never done a folded Christmas Card before-- I LOVE them, though!!

OH! THIS one is so fun!!! It is so unique!

And perhaps my all time favorite EVER... THIS one!! Isn't it lovely??

I am so excited about getting my Christmas Cards through Shutterfly!! They don't just do cards, though!! I have done projects through them before. Earlier this year I ordered a bunch of photos through them for a flip book & a couple years ago I helped a friend with a photo book through their site as well! I have been so impressed with the quality of their products! I have always wanted to make one of THESE photo calendars!! How cute would THESE photo mugs be with some yummy cocoa?!?! They also have THESE photo canvases that look AMAZING!!

It will be so nice to check "Christmas Cards" off of my To Do List!!!

Thank you Shutterfly!!!

Two CUTIE-PATOOTIES... & one extra glimpse!!

2010-10-07T15:41:00.000-07:00

I did mini-sessions with both of these cuties recently... aren't they darling?!? {K} came to see me last week & {N} earlier today!! Here's a little preview:

I couldn't help adding one more photo of the {W} Family Kids as well!!!

{W} Family Kiddos!!

2010-09-28T14:58:00.000-07:00

This was a fun shoot!! I recently moved my studio (from downstairs to upstairs in my home!) & this was my first studio shoot since moving things around!! It was great!! These kids were perhaps the EASIEST kids to photograph . . . EVER!!! They were awesome!! Aren't they the cutest kids ever, too!!! Here is a preview:

{G} Boys!!

2010-09-28T12:57:00.000-07:00

These are the very handsome {G} Boys!! I did a mini-session with them & {J} made me laugh & smile! He is a silly guy!!! {S} is the same age as my daughter & is as handsome as ever!! Here is a preview from their session:

{B} Family Kids!!

2010-09-24T12:33:00.000-07:00

I did a mini-session with the {B} Family kiddos earlier this week! They were a lot of fun! Too bad baby brother would have NOTHING to do with me... :(

Here is a preview:

Aren't {E}'s eyes GORGEOUS?!? WOW!!!

{J} Family!!!

2010-08-31T15:40:00.000-07:00

I must admit, this could be my favorite shoot of all time! (If not, it's definitely VERY near the top!!) This family was such a riot!! Big Brother {P} was just about to leave on his mission {He left 2 days after we took these!} & it's clear they will miss him SO MUCH!! He was constantly making everyone laugh by whispering jokes, tickling them or giving them funny looks!! I loved watching them interact as a family! Thanks {J} Family for a GREAT NIGHT!!!

I LOVE this first one!!! Mostly, because it was one of those great, spontaneous moments!! After a group shot somebody said, "Hey, everybody move your heads in close." (or something like that!) & this is the result! I love it!!!

Here's a few more favorites:

My beautiful family!!

2010-08-12T10:35:00.000-07:00

I was talking to a friend of mine about big family photos this morning. I told her she should go to my blog & see the photo I did of MY family... then I got on my blog & tried to find it to send her the link. I couldn't find it! Apparently I didn't ever post it, which I can NOT BELIEVE!!! I'm really proud of this photo!! It was a LOT of work & is definitely a work of "Photoshop Art," but I love it!!! Here is my photo of my BEAUTIFUL family!!!

{O} Family Kiddos!!

2010-08-03T22:27:00.000-07:00

Here is a little preview for the {O} Family!! I did a photo-shoot with these sweet kiddos last week!! I had a blast with them!

PS...Did you recognize cutie baby {M} from a couple of posts ago?!? He's growing fast!!

And since I know their Mama likes black & white I thought I'd include this one, too:

I ♥ Faces Photography Challenge

2010-06-21T18:44:00.000-07:00

I have always loved checking out the entries at the "I Heart Faces" website!! Tonight I decided to get brave & enter one of my own photos. It'll be good for me to jump out of my comfort zone, right?!?

This week's challenge is "Celebrating Teens." I knew instantly which photo I wanted to enter!!

I loved EVERYTHING about this girl the instant I met her... from her AMAZING green eyes to her purple tinted hair & SASSY attitude!! She was gorgeous!! She made my job easy peasy!! Here is my entry:

Go check out I Heart Faces this week to see more gorgeous teens!!

Little Baby {M}!!

2010-05-19T14:36:00.000-07:00

Oh how I LOVE darling, little newborns so fresh from heaven!!! They bring a sweetness with them that I can't get enough of! This little guy was so much fun . . . & stinkin' cute!! I love his giant, dark eyes!! I had a great time visiting with his Mom, too! Here's a sneak peek!!

I love how he is wrinkling his little forehead in this one!! My kids used to do the same thing!! Too cute!

My AMAZING Parents!!!

2010-05-13T10:23:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago I attended my Grandfather's funeral. It was a tough day, but it was so wonderful to be surrounded by my family. I took this photo of my parents at the cemetery. I love it! I have AMAZING parents!!!

Lovely Ladies!!!

2010-05-13T10:12:00.000-07:00

These LOVELY LADIES are my Husband's Aunt, Grandma & Mom!! They are SOO beautiful!!! I am so lucky to call them family!! ;D This photo was taken several months ago, but only recently edited, so I thought I would share it.

{P}'s Missionary Photo

2010-05-02T19:39:00.000-07:00

{P} is getting ready to turn in his mission papers! He asked me to take a photo to turn in with his papers & I was honored!!! He's going to be a great missionary!! Good Luck, {P}!

Sweet {E}!!

2010-04-22T11:23:00.000-07:00

I have had SO much fun editing {E}'s photos today!! It's been a little while since I've done a photo shoot & it was great doing this mini-shoot!! I had such a fun time with {E} & her Mom! They wanted a few photos to give them another option to the classic "school photos". I'm not a big fan of school photos! We did a quick (10 minute) session & were able to get some darling shots!! Isn't she a cutie?!? Here are a few of my favorites:

One more for {J}!!

2010-02-25T18:38:00.000-08:00

I just couldn't resist posting this one of sweet baby {J}! Isn't she a beautiful little girl?!? Take a second to enlarge it-- she has the most amazing eyes!!

** Note: I did enhance her eyes in this photo, but her eyes were amazing to begin with, too!!

A quick preview for baby {J}!!

2010-02-21T21:20:00.000-08:00

This little sweetie was so fun to photograph!! Her Mom & Aunt were QUICK at moving her around & changing her clothes, in fact I'm quite sure it was the fastest photo shoot EVER!! (OK, maybe not EVER!) But it was really great!! She is just darling!! {J}'s Mom made her this awesome blanket & she just had to give it a quick SNUGGLE-- it was SO CUTE!!

Here's just a little preview!

My great friends... the {B} Family!!

2010-02-21T21:13:00.000-08:00

This family lives 2 houses down from me . . . that is until next week. :( They are moving! I am SOO sad!!! I know they will be greatly missed. Don't they have a BEAUTIFUL family?!? I WILL MISS YOU GUYS!!!

I couldn't decide which one I liked best: "mocha" or "vintage" so I decided to post both!

Baby {L} . . . who's not such a baby anymore!!

2009-12-23T21:35:00.000-08:00

This darling little boy is the son of a great friend of mine!! You may remember him from here and here. I photographed him for my VERY first newborn shoot & boy was I nervous!! He's growing like a weed & I can't believe in only a few months he'll turn ONE! How does time fly so fast?!? Here's a few shots from our mini-session. What a CUTIE!!

A few more for the {H} Family!

2009-12-07T21:10:00.000-08:00

I can't say enough about this family. They are beautiful inside and out!!! Thanks again, guys!!

{H} Family!!

2009-11-30T19:43:00.000-08:00

This awesome family lives in my old Ward & it was REALLY great to see them again!!! I can't believe how much their 2 BEAUTIFUL girls have grown up since we moved almost 2 years ago. Thanks for a great morning, guys & thanks for letting me drag you all over the place!! Here's a tiny preview:

2009-10-27T13:16:00.000-07:00

This is my family on my husbands side!! We haven't done a "big" family photo for over NINE years, so this was a huge deal!!! (The oldest grandson, on the far right was only a few months old in our last one!!) I'm very pleased with how it turned out!! We have such a beautiful family! A BIG thanks to Uncle Breon for pushing the button for us & to Aunt Sug for being the entertainment that got all the kids to smile!!! We couldn't have done them without you!!!

New Family Photos!!

2009-10-19T22:51:00.000-07:00

I FINALLY got around to taking some family photos of my own family!! (Thanks to my sweet Mother-in-Law for the "NUDGE" & also for all the help pushing the button for me!!) It's been over 4 years since we've had a family photo, so I am REALLY excited about it!! I also did individual shots of my 3 oldest kids. . . my baby girl was DONE after the family shots, so I'll have to do her individuals another day! I must admit, I have a beautiful family!!

This is my sweet Marcie!! She has such a tender heart & is always trying to help those around her feel GREAT! Take a second to enlarge this photo (just click it!)! She has the most beautiful eyes! They absolutely SPARKLE!!

Isn't my little Wyatt (who's not really so little anymore :( ) SUPER handsome?!? He's growing up faster than I'm ready for!! He's ALL BOY, so in our house full of girls we LOVE it!!

This is my beautiful Morgan! I am SOO jealous of her GORGEOUS curls!!! Some days she wishes her hair was straight, but I gotta tell ya, I'd give about anything to have her curls!! She's SO LUCKY . . . wouldn't you agree?!?

{J} Family Photos!!

2009-10-19T22:13:00.000-07:00

Isn't the {J} Family a BEAUTIFUL family?!? This is my Sister-in-Law & Brother-in-Law (pictured below) & these HANDSOME boys are of course, my nephews!! We spent a wonderful afternoon together & were able to get some great family photos!! I absolutely LOVE the top one!! Isn't it so precious?!?!?

The DARLING {B} Girls!!

2009-10-19T22:00:00.000-07:00

A really great friend of mine asked me to take some candid photos of her 4 DARLING girls!!! She had these beautiful twins a little over a month ago & I was THRILLED to get to photograph them! Aren't they the sweetest?!?!? What a lucky Mom to have 4 beautiful daughters!!

Sweet {S}!!

2009-10-14T09:48:00.000-07:00

This little girl was SO sweet!! I had such a great time with her & her Daddy (& her aunt & cousin, too!!) Isn't she a doll?!?

Here's a DEAL FOR YOU!!

2009-10-06T10:34:00.000-07:00

I am learning more & more that I LOVE designing & making cards & invitations!! I have been thinking about Christmas Cards for the past few days because I know Christmas is going to come before I'm ready for it!! Will you be sending out Christmas Cards this year or do you have an upcoming event that you need an invitation for?!? If so, here's a DEAL FOR YOU!!! For the first 5 people that email me I will design a custom card or invitation (it doesn't even have to be for Christmas!) for $15!! Hurry & email me so you can take advantage of this special offer!!!

Here's a small sampling of cards & invitations that I've designed. All the info is fake.... well, except for the top one. This is the card I made for MY family last year. I couldn't make myself print it with the photos - - obviously my son was NOT excited about having his picture taken right then! haha Now I wish I had printed them anyway. It would have been one I'd remember always! (I did not take the photos of the other 2 families.)

This is the mock-up for a wedding invitation I designed. The real ones were mounted on the plum colored paper & the green on top was a ribbon to pull it out of the envelope. The flower showed through a circle peep hole in the envelope. The envelopes were black. I thought they turned out really cute!

A few more Baby Announcements!

2009-10-05T19:25:00.000-07:00

Here's a few more baby announcement templates! I'm sure it will be obvious, but I made up ALL the info.

October Photo Special!

2009-09-29T14:26:00.001-07:00

I know I'm a little late to be doing this since our school picture day is TOMORROW!! But, every time I see the flyer on my counter for school pictures it drives me CRAZY because they charge SOOO much for their photo packages. SO I've decided to offer an alternative!! For the month of October I will be offering $10 sessions!! They will be 10 minute sessions either in my studio (in my basement) or outdoors (in Bountiful). You can also choose to do a traditional "school" photo shoot or a Halloween costume shoot. This special is for individuals only. If you would like group shots (family or siblings), please schedule a 30 minute session & I will continue my $30 sessions for $30 for the month of October. You're probably wondering what you get for your $10, right?!? You will receive a high resolution CD with the best 5 images touched up & color changed into 4 different color options: original color, black & white, sepia & vintage (with colors muted) for a total of 20 images. You will also receive a copyright release so you can print your photos wherever and whenever you'd like!! You will receive your CD approximately 2 weeks after your shoot. I have a limited number of sessions available, so if you're interested, please contact me as soon as possible! Feel free to email me at johnson.adrian1@gmail.com or call me at 801.298.2710 to schedule your shoot!!

I look forward to a great October!!

A few more for {J} & {A}!

2009-09-22T21:12:00.000-07:00

2009-09-12T14:51:00.000-07:00

I had such a fun morning with these sweet sisters!!! They are both SOO beautiful & they were such a joy to photograph! I had a great time with you!! Here's a tiny preview:

PS . . . Thanks guys for putting up with all the CrAZiNEsS!!

Models...

2009-09-02T21:25:00.000-07:00

These girls should be models!!! They are all SO BEAUTIFUL!!! They definitely make my job EASY!!

Anniversary Special!!!

2009-08-30T23:15:00.001-07:00

(Click image to enlarge)

My wedding anniversary is coming up in a few weeks (11 years!!) & I'd LOVE to be able to spoil my wonderful husband!! To help me earn a little extra $$ to spend on him I've decided to continue my special. For the month of September I will again be offering $30 sessions!!! (--30 minute sessions--)

There is one limitation to this offer-- You can decide who will be shot in your session, but you can do EITHER group shots OR individual shots. For example: If you'd like family photos AND individual shots of your kids, please book two sessions. (You'll still save $40 off my regular price!!)

You will receive a CD with 15-20 of the best images edited to print whenever/wherever you want. I will also provide you with a copyright release form.

If you know anyone in Northern Utah that you think would be interested in this special, please pass on the news!

Email me at johnson.adrian1@gmail.com to book your session!! I have a limited number of sessions available.

One word. . . GORGEOUS!!

2009-08-26T22:21:00.000-07:00

I just HAD to post this photo!!! I think it is SOOO gorgeous!! {S} has these amazing purple streaks in her hair that I LOVE!! I brightened them (just a tad!) for this shot to make them really POP! Doesn't she look SO BEAUTIFUL?!?

A couple more of {S} & {S}!

2009-08-25T12:33:00.000-07:00

Here's a couple more of these GORGEOUS sisters!!! I am having so much fun going through the photos from this shoot! There are so many that I LOVE!!

I can't decide which one of these I like best...color, black & white & color, vintage, black & white, or mocha. I'd love some feedback-- which one is YOUR favorite?!?

A few more from my shoot with {H} & {C}!

2009-08-25T11:34:00.001-07:00

Preview for {S} & {S}!

2009-08-22T13:35:00.000-07:00

These 2 sisters are absolutely GORGEOUS!!! They both have the most beautiful eyes, too!! Here's a little preview:

'Just a little preview for {H} & {C}!!

2009-08-22T11:55:00.000-07:00

My second photo shoot this week was with {H} & {C}!! They were so great!!! Not just gorgeous & handsome, but really funny, too! It was an AWESOME shoot!!! Thanks guys for a GREAT morning!!! Here's a tiny preview!!

Doesn't {H} have the most BEAUTIFUL blue eyes EVER?!?! I honestly did not enhance their coloring at ALL! (I brightened them a bit, but the coloring is all her!!) Isn't she so lucky?!?!?

{H} Gals--Black & White

2009-08-21T22:36:00.000-07:00

I've been editing away tonight & I changed a bunch of photos to black & white. . . I LOOOVED them!!! I've always loved black & white photos, but for some reason since I've been doing photography I usually prefer color. But this time I am loving the black & white! They are definitely my favorites!!!

More of the {H} Family Girls!!!

2009-08-18T20:25:00.001-07:00

Here's a little taste of the individual shots from the DARLING {H} gals!!! These girls have been friends of the family since before they were even born . . . or, well you get the idea. We consider them family & my kids call them their cousins!! We are SO thankful for their friendship & it is a BLAST when we get our families together. Imagine TEN girls & only 3 boys!! IT'S GREAT!!! he he (Our poor husbands & my son are sadly outnumbered!!) But what can you do?!? Here's to the girls!!! ;)

I couldn't resist throwing this one in, too! I had the girls make silly faces & when they started giggling {E} looked down at little {S} & it was priceless!! What a sweet sister moment! (I love the wrinkled nose, too!! My kids do the same thing!!) I couldn't decide which one I liked better; black & white or color...so I posted both!

A little preview for the {H} family girls!!

2009-08-17T21:50:00.000-07:00

I had a couple GREAT photo sessions with the {H} family girls last week!! I haven't had a lot of time to edit them yet, but I wanted to post a little preview of their FIVE darling girls!!! Aren't they beautiful?!? There will be many more to come!

My cute kiddos!!

2009-08-15T07:24:00.000-07:00

I did a mini-shoot with my kids recently & here's a couple of my favorite group shots!! I was really excited that they would all SMILE for me!! --It did take some Photoshop magic to get them all smiling in the top one, but the bottom one is all them!!! (It seems to be harder to get my OWN kids to smile for photos than someone else's! Could it be because I want pictures of them so often, maybe?!? Oh well, they did fantastic!!)

Introducing... baby announcements by ADbug Photography & Design!!!

2009-08-12T21:36:00.001-07:00

I am proud to announce that I will now be offering Baby Announcements!!! I will be adding more templates as I get them created! Check back often to see my new designs!! The fees for my announcements will be as follows:
The creation fee for 1 baby announcement made from a template: $20.00**!!
The creation fee for 1 custom baby announcement designed especially for you: $30.00**++

**You must specify what size you want at the time of ordering. I can do them any size you desire. The most common sizes are 5x7 & 4x6.

!!Any colors can be changed on any template. Please specify color changes when placing your order!

++If you have something in mind for your custom announcement, please let me know when you FIRST contact me. After I design your announcement, changes can be made (& I welcome your ideas & suggestions!), but I will not start a new design for free.

Here is a sample of my templates. I will post more soon!

PS... I made up the names & information for the announcement.

My Back to School Special!!

2009-07-29T16:13:00.001-07:00

(Click image to enlarge)

For the month of August I'm going to offer $30 sessions!!! (--30 minute sessions--)

There is one limitation to this offer-- You can decide who will be shot in your session, but you can do EITHER group shots OR individual shots. For example: If you'd like family photos AND individual shots of your kids, please book two sessions. (You'll still save $40 off my regular price!!)

You will receive a CD with 15-20 of the best images edited to print whenever/wherever you want. I will also provide you with a copyright release form.

If you know anyone in Northern Utah that you think would be interested in this special, please pass on the news!

Email me at johnson.adrian1@gmail.com to book your session!! I have a limited number of sessions available.

More of Sweet baby {T} & big sis {K}!!

2009-07-24T15:46:00.000-07:00

Here's some more from my shoot with {T} & {K}!! They were so fun!! I couldn't believe my luck catching TWO sweet grins from angel {T}!! To see the other grin, go HERE!! What a cutie!!!

BIG {J}!!

2009-07-10T09:25:00.001-07:00

"BIG {J}" is just that...BIG! He towered over me! (Hence my nickname of Big {J}!!) He had to be at least 6'5" or 6'6"--or in other words over a FOOT taller than me!!! I had a so much fun with him last night!! He's getting ready to leave on a mission & I was thrilled to be asked to take pictures of him!! He is going to be a fantastic missionary!!

PS...***I found out he's REALLY 6'8"!!! . . . I told you he was tall!!! ;) ***
It took some talking to convince {J} & his Mom to do a few together, but I'm so glad they let me! I love this one of the two of them!!!

Sweet baby {T} & big sister {K}!!

2009-07-08T18:35:00.000-07:00

Here's just a few favorites from my FANTASTIC photo shoot today!!! Aren't these two the CUTEST?!?!?!? I couldn't get enough of them!!!

More {A}!!

2009-06-11T09:38:00.000-07:00

I know I already posted this one, but I loved it in black & white so I wanted to share it again!

{A}'s sweet big sister decided to come & give him a few kisses while we were doing the shoot! I couldn't resist snapping a few candid shots!!! SOO cute!!

My {K} is growing up!!

2009-06-06T14:03:00.001-07:00

A few weeks ago my baby girl turned ONE! I can't believe how fast the time has flown by!!! She is such a fun, sweet little girl & I'm SO proud to be her Mom!!! Here's a few of my favorite shots from her birthday shoot!!

Sweet, little baby {A}!!

2009-06-03T08:39:00.000-07:00

This little guy was SOO sweet!! He was wide awake practically the whole time! (He thought about going to sleep a few times, but didn't give in until the VERY END!!) He was so calm & happy to do whatever we asked of him!! Isn't he the SWEETEST?!?!?

{A}'s big sisters are super cute, too!!!

2009-05-27T19:10:00.000-07:00

I designed these postcards for the Air Center of Salt Lake!! I hope it helps them generate some business! If you EVER need a flight--call them! They are a fantastic company!! I've flown with them myself & know that they bend over backwards to make their customers happy!!

A few more for {L}!!

2009-05-27T15:34:00.000-07:00

{K} Collages!

2009-05-27T13:44:00.000-07:00

I've been experimenting with some picture collages--these were my husbands idea. I'm really pleased with how they turned out! Which one do you like better?!? I can't decide...

If you'd like a collage page made with your pictures let me know! They take some time, but I think they're pretty fun!!!

More of {K}!

2009-05-27T13:10:00.001-07:00

Here's some more from {K}'s Photo Shoot!! Take a look at her GORGEOUS eyes!!!! AMAZING!!

More of Baby {L}!!

2009-05-27T12:33:00.000-07:00

Here's some more of Baby {L}!! I just can't get enough of her red hair!!! SOOO darling!!! She looks beautiful in her blessing dress!!!

Don't you just love the double bows?!? I have never thought of doing this before, but I thought it was such a fun idea!!! I love her expression in this one..."Hmmm---I know they're up to something & I'm gonna figure out what!!" TOO CUTE!!! What a sweetie!

More from {L}'s outdoor Senior Shoot

2009-05-18T08:34:00.000-07:00

A quick preview for {L}!!

2009-05-16T19:50:00.000-07:00

I had a fantastic morning with {L} & her Mom today!! Thank goodness for good weather! (Last shoot we got RAINED OUT!) Today was absolutely BEAUTIFUL...just like {L}!! & I MUST say --AGAIN-- that I am SOO jealous of her amazingly LONG LEGS!!! She's so lucky!! I think she looks like a model!

{K}...GORGEOUS!!!

2009-05-15T13:06:00.000-07:00

I had a GREAT night with {K} & her Mom!! Beautiful weather...GORGEOUS girl...what's not to love?!? {K} has the most AMAZING eyes!!!!! Here's her preview.

Beautiful Baby {L}!!!

2009-05-12T09:57:00.001-07:00

I had SO much fun with this beautiful baby girl!!! She is SO darling & I absolutely love her red hair!!! Her Mom is a friend of mine & she faced some great challenges in order to get this sweet baby here! Baby {L} is a lucky gal to have such a great Mom!!

Another few from {L}'s Senior Shoot!

2009-05-09T10:17:00.000-07:00

{Grandkids} Photo Shoot!

2009-05-09T06:59:00.000-07:00

These sweet kiddos sure gave me a run for the money at our photo shoot this week!! I'll admit it was kinda crazy but fun, too!! Two of them (the boys in the back) are my nephews!! All the kids are cousins that happen to live all over the place in different states, but they were ALL together this week! To me, this is what photography is all about--capturing a moment that you want to remember FOREVER!! It took some "photoshop magic" to get this shot together, but I'm pretty happy with the final result. Thanks guys for a CRaZy, fun night!!

A few more from {L}'s Senior Shoot!

2009-05-05T11:04:00.000-07:00

I couldn't resist posting a few more pictures of {L}!! I know I said this already, but isn't she so beautiful?!? Her legs are about TEN feet long (or in other words, about TWICE the length of mine!!--I told you I was jealous!!!) I love the closeups!! She has the most beautiful eyes!!!

A preview for {L}!!

2009-05-02T14:18:00.000-07:00

I've been SO excited for this photo-shoot!! I'm beginning to love Senior shoots! (They are a lot easier to photograph than babies & little kids-- they don't try to "escape" & they actually WANT to get their pictures taken!)

Unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate so we mostly did studio shots. I was disappointed, but we got some great shots in studio & we were able to do a few outside, too! On the bright side now I'll get to spend even MORE time with {L} & her Mom!! I had such a great time with them!!! & Isn't {L} absolutely GORGEOUS?!?!? I'll admit--I'm definitely jealous! ;)

Here's a little preview...

Peek-a-Boo!

2009-04-21T14:49:00.000-07:00

I combined 3 photos I posted previously of {A} HERE to make this one. I think it turned out cute! What a little sweetie!!

More of baby {G} & my gorgeous Sister-in-Law!

2009-04-21T14:22:00.000-07:00

I couldn't get enough of my Sister-in-Law & her sweet baby {G}!! They looked so sweet together. . . you can feel the incredible bond they share just by seeing them together! I loved sharing this time with them!!

I love this top one! Doesn't it look like he's talking to her?!?

I combined 2 photos for this one...(I used baby {G} from the top photo instead of the "real" one from this shot 'cause he was sad & crying.) I love the look she's giving him...like I said above, can't you just see the love?!?

One more favorite from {E}'s Photo Shoot!

2009-04-21T13:34:00.000-07:00

More from "E"'s Senior Shoot!

2009-03-27T22:24:00.001-07:00

"E"'s Senior Shoot!

2009-03-21T18:08:00.001-07:00

I had SO much fun with "E" & his Mom this morning! Everything was so laid back & easy--& FUN! Thanks SO much for a great time guys!! You were both awesome!

Here's a little preview:

More Baby "G" & Sweet "A"!!

2009-03-21T13:54:00.000-07:00

This is my GORGEOUS Sister-in-Law!! Isn't she SO BEAUTIFUL?!?!?

This little sweetie gave me a run for my money 'cause she just wanted to dance & play,

but we still got some cute ones of her!! She is such a fun little girl!!!

Baby "G" & Sweet "A" Preview!!!

2009-03-20T20:14:00.000-07:00

I had a GREAT day today!! I was able to do a few photo shoots for my little brother & his DARLING family!! His daughter is ADORABLE--I just love her dimples?!? (& let's be honest...I'm jealous of 'em!) & their new baby "G" is SOO cute, too!!! It was my first time seeing him & he is such a cutie with the sweetest spirit!

I don't have time to post many tonight, but here's a little PREVIEW!!

Love you all!!

Can't you tell how SPUNKY she is just by seeing these?!? She's SO fun!!

More "J"!

2009-03-16T09:22:00.001-07:00

"J" was just asked to her very first Prom!! Isn't she going to look SO beautiful in this amazing dress?!? It shows off her darling personality!!! There's not many girls that could pull off a dress that's so bright & bold..."J" DEFINITELY can!!!

I couldn't resist taking one of her super, cute TOES that matched perfectly with her dress!!!
(Click the picture to see them better!! They're SO cute!)

"J" in Studio!

2009-03-15T20:02:00.001-07:00

I took pictures of "J" a couple weeks ago, but because of a little mishap with my equipment we had to re-schedule the the studio portion of our shoot. I know she is very anxious to see these, so here's a little preview!! Isn't her dress GORGEOUS?!?!?

More Baby "L"

2009-03-15T14:50:00.001-07:00

I couldn't help posting a few more of Baby "L"!! There were so many I liked...I hope you like them, too!!

I just had to add this one...he did SOO good 99.9% of the time. . . I guess this is the .1%!! He's still cute even when he's crying!!

Baby "L"!

2009-03-13T13:02:00.001-07:00

I had the pleasure of taking pictures of this darling baby boy a few days ago! He is SOO cute & isn't his mom GORGEOUS?!? It was my first "official" newborn shoot & I was super nervous!! It couldn't have gone better, though & I loved every minute of it!!! Thanks SO much for giving me the opportunity to take these pictures for you! I hope you like them as much as I do!!!

More "J"!!

2009-02-27T09:32:00.000-08:00

I just HAD to post a few more because I am having SO much fun going through these photos!!! Thank goodness we did this shoot yesterday 'cause today we have SNOW again!! BRR!! We snuck it in just in the nick of time!! What a relief!!

Preview for "J"!

2009-02-26T14:56:00.000-08:00

I have been looking forward to taking these photos of "J" for MONTHS!!! Isn't she is SOO gorgeous & INCREDIBLY photogenic?!?! Thanks for a WONDERFUL morning!!! Here's a little preview . . . there will be MANY more photos to come! =D

"M"s Baptism Photos

2008-12-29T06:45:00.001-08:00

My oldest, "M", was baptized a few weeks ago!! We took some pictures of her in her baptism outfit to help us remember her special day!!! CONGRATULATIONS "M"!!! You are beautiful inside and out!!

More "D" Family Girls

2008-12-17T14:42:00.000-08:00

I was going through some pictures & found these & I wanted to share them! I know I already said this, but I had SO much fun taking pictures of these girls!!! The whole shoot was so laid back & relaxing...I loved it!!!

"B" Family

2008-12-16T18:27:00.000-08:00

I was lucky enough to shoot these beautiful girls a few weeks ago. Unfortunately the Dad was sick that night so we got together again to get some family shots. Thanks "B" Family for another great night in the studio!!! You have a DARLING family!!

Blog Photo Shoot

2008-12-16T18:20:00.001-08:00

I did this shoot with "M", "M", & "W" for my personal blog...I needed some updated photos!! We had a lot of fun shooting them in my studio! I love it when kids come up with their own poses!!

Baby "K" 4 Month Shots!

2008-12-16T12:32:00.000-08:00

I may as well take credit...this is my beautiful baby girl!! I LOVE taking pictures of her each month to see how much she's grown! She is SUCH a fun baby & I'm so blessed to be her Mama! I love my baby K!!

"C" Family

2008-12-16T11:36:00.001-08:00

I was able to do a 2 part shoot with the "C" Family!! We took some family shots outside & then finished up the shoot in my studio! These boys have the funnest personalities!! I had a GREAT time with their family!! Here are a few of my favorites:

More Baby "K"

2008-12-16T09:59:00.000-08:00

I got to shoot Baby "K" again in her beautiful blessing dress! Most of the time she was very mellow, but she looked DARLING anyway!

Baby "K"

2008-12-16T09:32:00.000-08:00

This DARLING baby girl has such an angel face!!! She just wanted to sleep the whole time & that was fine with me! What a beautiful baby!

"B" Family

2008-12-15T21:39:00.000-08:00

These 2 girls are absolutely GORGEOUS!! (It's no wonder because their Mom is, too!!) Their Dad got sick at the last minute, so I just shot the girls! I had a great time taking their pictures!! I had a hard time choosing which pictures to post because there were so many great ones!!

"D" Family

2008-12-15T14:02:00.000-08:00

I had a BLAST taking pictures of this family!! 4 beautiful daughters--what's NOT to love?!? The shoot was very laid back & a LOT of fun!! Thanks SO much "D" Family for being my guinea pigs!! I have a feeling something fun began with you!!

2008-09-30T19:37:00.000-07:00