closing out the year

One of my last shoots of 2011. I just want to take a second to THANK everyone I've been able to work with this year. It's been so amazing to be with all of you, your families. Your weddings. I got to second shoot a few weddings this year and that was so fun! I'm so thankful for my ability to work from home, be my own boss and take pictures of beautiful things. You guys rock. So here's to 2012. Who know what great things are to come. All I know is that I'm ready.

Here's the beautiful Nevares family. Their little guy was cracking me UP! He's too cute.

little boys.

Somethings scare me to death. Spiders. Tornados. Lady moustaches. the usual.

But raising a little boy SCARES me. You might think that's crazy (and no, I'm not expecting and this is my cute way of telling you)
but, I know GIRLS. I know all about glitter and nail polish, and drama. I know about baby dolls and princesses and tutus. I know that little girls need those things.

boys... nada.

I have no clue what a steam roller does, or why fish have gills. I don't care about slime or mud or bugs in jars. I have no idea how to change a little boys diaper, because it seems dangerous. You see? clueless. I'm doomed (someday if that ever happens to me). oye.

But seeing this cute little family, with a squishy cute little guy makes it seem like that could all be possible. I mean, he's so cute and looks harmless :)

And I probably wouldn't die. Not like if I had a spider crawl up my leg and I'd drop dead on the spot. You know, not like that.











Ps. yes, you're right, this is Alie and Tyler (and baby Jack) I shot their wedding a few years ago. You might remember seeing their images on this very blog! They're their own little family now! So sweet!

the Matters

Aw, this family is so CUTE. I loved their little session! Their kids are about the same ages as mine, so it made for a fun day of singing silly songs and getting little brother to smile at me, Instead of looking at me and thinking I was crazy.

sometimes I really am crazy.

Thanks to Nikki and Brian for asking me to do your familys shoot this year. I had an amazing time! even if it was a little rainy..:)

salted seasons greetings

I was so excited to meet and shoot this family's session. We met a year ago, randomly at the park and discussed all things kids, babies and life in general. After a 10 minute conversation, I realized I should tell her that I'm a family sesh photographer. Yep, she took the bait. a year later, we're friends (Hi Analisa) and we had a fun day at the beach with the fam bam.

Little baby Edyn

Oh the deliciousness. I could just hold her all day.
Maybe I've never mentioned before (siblings please take note) but I'm technically not an Auntie. I know, I cry too.
I want nieces and nephews so bad I could spit. It's true. And so, I selfishly make my friend's kids *think* that I'm really their aunt! Ha. It's quite tricky. i know. But what else is a girl to do?

And by the way, "my own nieces and nephews" thing is SO not going to happen for me anytime soon, not even on mark's side, so friends beware. Any children you have will automatically become my pseudo niece and or nephew. Thank you. goodbye.

Here's squishy Edyn girl. My niece. :) (3 months old)

the name of the game.

is Christmas. 12 days people! 12 days left until the best day of the year. The hot chocolate is flowin'... my kids are crazy excited asking me every ten minutes if Christmas is here. My hub is secretly* hinting that he has no idea what to purchase for me (no worries, I took care of it) and I am loving every minute.
So much so that my photo blog has not seen me for many moons.
oops.
So here we are, booty crack of dawn,(ok, it's 5am) and I'm bloggin away to take us through the new year and into 2012.
I was so blessed to have the chance to shoot so many great families this Holiday season. I'm not going to take too long to explain each shoot, but you'll get the idea.
Families+thinking about christmas+ treats in my camera bag for happy kids who were smiling so sweet= best shoots ever.

Starting here, with my McGuries. Best friends. They let us crash their home in Utah for a week and only ask for a sesh in return. Seriously. They're amazing. And their babies are beautiful. Look out for Baby Edyn's picture next post.