Carly Pendleton Photography

Cuz

2011-08-04T12:22:00.001-07:00

My cousin has the most beautiful family. It's always such a treat to have them as models. I tried to focus more on candid shots during their session and love how they turned out.

The kids totally posed themselves for this one. Brilliant!

Catch Up

2011-08-04T12:15:00.000-07:00

I haven't been very good about keeping my blog updated. Here are a few sessions from earlier in the summer.

Back in the saddle

2011-05-18T12:15:00.000-07:00

I have been itching to dust off my camera and get back to work, and I couldn't ask for a better first session back! I have been taking pictures of this cutie since he was in the womb, and it is so fun to watch him grow up. The weather was beautiful (for once!) so we really got to take advantage of the green from all the rain we've had recently.

And lastly, I love me some cryin' faces. It's terrible, I know, but he's just so darn cute!

Where I've Been...

2011-03-29T12:25:00.001-07:00

Just thought I'd share the reason I've been MIA for a bit. Her name is Isabelle Kate and she joined our family on March 10th. We just love her to pieces, as I'm sure you can tell by the picture overload!

Oliver

2011-02-07T09:05:00.000-08:00

Oliver was such a sweet little peanut. We took all of these in his parents' bedroom, which I love because it adds a personal and homey feel. Oliver's mom had several fun props, including this adorable striped hat and a full-sized surfboard! The sky's the limit, and I love it when my clients think outside the box!

First face of the New Year

2011-01-19T18:04:00.000-08:00

Technically I took these pictures back in December, but since I am just now posting them on the blog, we'll call them the first pictures of 2011! I'm doing very limited sessions now that my baby is coming in 7 weeks (!) but I'm glad I haven't stopped altogether. If I had, I would have missed this sweet face, and that's just unacceptable. :)

Special

2010-12-15T12:27:00.000-08:00

There is just something special about this family. They waited so long to have their sweet little girl join their family, and the love they have for her is powerful. Now they are hoping to add another to their family, and these pictures are going to be part of their updated adoption materials. You can read more about their story here. I am truly honored to have been a part of this process and I hope these pictures represent the wonderful people that they are.

Pierce and co.

2010-12-15T12:20:00.000-08:00

Extended families are a lot of work, but oh so rewarding. I was able to squeeze this group in last minute and I was so glad I did. They had access to some private property that had me on cloud nine. I had so much fun working with the scenery and with a great family.

Candid

2010-11-29T14:09:00.000-08:00

I'm coming to the last of my fall sessions, so if you are still waiting for your pictures they are coming soon, I promise! These kids were so great to work with. I especially love the candid pictures. Someday I would like to try an entire session un-posed -- just candids. There just something about them, don't you think?

Avery and co.

2010-11-16T19:36:00.001-08:00

This little cutie is my niece. She gets to come hang out with me sometimes while her mom works. Am I the luckiest aunt in the world or what? Oh, and her mom and dad are pretty cool, too.

I'm playing around with some new editing styles and was wondering what y'all think. This first one is how I normally edit, the one below is a "vintage" style that's pretty trendy right now. Classic or trendy? Which do you like better?

Booked for the rest of the year

2010-11-10T12:46:00.000-08:00

It's been a great year filled with lots of fun babies, families, and weddings, but unfortunately I am not going to be able to take any more clients before Christmas. January - February of 2011 I will be scheduling newborn sessions only, and March-June I will be out of commission while we get acquainted with our new baby girl. Thank you all for your business and support and I look forward to getting back on the horse next summer!

Good times

2010-11-09T18:43:00.000-08:00

These two girls gave me a run for my money! They were so fast and so silly, but oh so cute! Big sister Ella made some of the funniest faces I have ever seen, but when her real smile broke through it could melt your heart. It was a gorgeous day for a gorgeous family. :) This fall has been so beautiful; I have been blessed with amazing weather for so many sessions. I don't know how much longer it can last...

Smiles :)

2010-11-08T16:13:00.000-08:00

I have two things to say about this session with Becky and Ryan. First of all, check out this yard! All of these photos were done at the home of Becky's employer. I just wish my yard looked half this good! Secondly, how smiley is baby Nathan? I have at least one of him smiling in every single pose - pretty much unheard of at that age!

Libby

2010-11-02T13:32:00.000-07:00

Each time I get a nice drowsy baby to work with, I fall in love with newborn photography all over again. I had so much fun with little Libby - her mom and I combined hairbow stashes and used a new one for every pose. The weather was perfect so we ventured outside for a few shots. This first one is definitely one my favorites. It may end up on my next set of business cards. :-)

You know you've struck gold when you have a perfect poseable newborn AND a cooperative older brother to work with!

Hope my family is this cute one day

2010-11-01T13:58:00.000-07:00

Love these guys. 'Nuff said.

Isn't she love-ly...

2010-10-27T09:34:00.000-07:00

Bridals are my favorite part of the wedding package. It gives me a chance to work with the bride in all her wedding glory without the stress and time constraints of the wedding day. I absolutely adore this wedding dress. If I were to go back and redo my wedding, I think I'd want a dress like this, though I wouldn't look nearly as fabulous as Daniele does. You can't tell very well in these pictures, but it's not a true white - more of a soft ivory. Gor-geous!

When I asked Daniele to twirl her dress for me a little bit, she smiled and said quietly, "I've been practicing." Daniele, you are the perfect combination of cute and stunning!

Success!

2010-10-09T19:23:00.001-07:00

Anyone who's ever tried to take a family picture with kids under 5 knows what a challenge it is. With each additional kid the difficulty level increases exponentially. So when I uploaded these pictures this afternoon and found I had a photo with everyone looking AND smiling (no swapping heads needed), I felt a wave of relief and victory. :) Please note the hat on big sister. I think I want one.

Picture perfect

2010-10-08T20:06:00.000-07:00

Every so often I have a "perfect" session. The lighting is perfect, the subjects are perfect, and every picture turns out just as I'd imagined or better. This was one of those. Funny story: when I first decided I wanted to dip into the photography industry, I asked these two to pose for me so I could get some practice. I cringe to look at those pictures now (not because of them-- purely because my own skills were so lacking). I know I'm still far from perfect, but I hope these show some growth. :-)

Beautiful families

2010-10-04T12:23:00.000-07:00

It's hard to believe it's already time for family holiday photos! Speaking of, I only have a few spots left in October so if you are hoping for some holiday pictures please let me know soon. So many cute kids in these families. They make my job easy!

This face on the right makes me laugh so hard! I think I was trying to get her to make a serious face and that's what came out. Sorry for posting a blooper, but it was too good not to!

Baby Olivia

2010-09-23T19:56:00.000-07:00

I have been in newborn heaven lately. It must be baby season. :-) Sweet Olivia put up a fight for a bit, but patience paid off in the end. I am loving the groups of three pictures, especially for birth announcements like the one we put together below.

Baby blues

2010-09-23T19:40:00.000-07:00

It seems like every kid that steps in front of my camera lately has gigantic eyes! Aren't these beautiful? This first outfit, with the vest and hat, came all the way from Italy. Could he be more precious?

Baby Connor

2010-09-16T13:24:00.000-07:00

Sweet Connor, born on Labor Day (hehe), is the easiest baby I have ever photographed. He slept like a champ while we moved and prodded and pushed him around, and even gave us the cutest little faces in response. He was the perfect model for my new cradle - he just curled right up in it like it was made for him.

Connor could be the model for the fetal position. Doesn't he look just like the pictures of babies in the womb?

The kiddos

2010-09-13T12:47:00.001-07:00

These pictures were part of an extended family group session, but I have to admit my favorite part was getting some one-on-one time with the kids. Check out the blue eyes on this little guy! And he had just come from sitting in the car for five hours. What a stud!

I love this sweet girl's all-American look. Watch out boys... she will be a knockout, for sure.

And of course, who can resist a newborn in the grass?

Backlog

2010-08-30T14:15:00.000-07:00

I seem to have neglected this blog lately. Here are some samples of what I've been up to. Lots of summer fun-- I can't believe it's almost over!

Michael and Ashley

2010-07-26T12:51:00.000-07:00

I warned you there would be more from this session. Every single picture in this set has been a joy to edit. Photography can have it's ups and downs-- this was definitely an up!

Mike was constantly tickling Ashley to help her loosen up. It made for some great laughing shots!

Catch up

2010-07-21T17:48:00.000-07:00

I am trying hard to get my backlog of pictures edited, so please be patient if you are one of the ones waiting! This wedding was such a special occasion, for so many reasons. I'm so glad I got to be a part of it.

Love is in the air

2010-06-25T09:12:00.001-07:00

I have been waiting for this day since before these two were dating. I have longed for a family member (sister, brother, it doesn't matter) to get engaged so I could really have some fun with an engagement shoot. Yesterday I got my wish. We spent two and a half hours in four different locations with three clothing changes to walk away with 440 pictures. The lighting was perfect, the couple was beautiful, the weather was a tad warm, but we had fun. Usually, I can easily pick my favorite 3 or 4 pictures to include on my blog. This time I could only get down to 34. 34! This post may turn into a series. :-) Here are 3 to get started.

Congratulations Ashley and Michael! I am so excited for you two!

Hannah

2010-06-25T09:06:00.000-07:00

Little Hannah was quite the smiler. Even awake she gave us a few little grins! I hope my next child is as happy at this age!

Look who are turning one!

2010-06-16T13:51:00.000-07:00

Remember these guys? Look how big they are! More pictures coming soon!

Hello World!

2010-06-07T16:39:00.000-07:00

Wow, it's been awhile since I've posted anything here! I won't bore you with the details of what I've been doing the past few months instead of updating my blog, but hopefully these pictures will make up for the neglect.

Grandkids

2010-03-30T08:26:00.000-07:00

We had all the grandkids on my husband's side get together for pictures yesterday. Grandma made all the girls matching skirts/dresses. There are more to come, but these are some of my favorites!

High School Senior Special!

2010-03-29T11:03:00.000-07:00

It's the time of year for High School Senior pictures! I love, love sessions with high school seniors. They are so fun to work with and allow for so much creativity. Because I love them so much, I am offering a special rate for high school seniors. Book by April 15, and here is what you will get:

1 hour session on location with unlimited clothing changes and props
25 high-resolution images on a CD with a copyright release
4x6 prints of all 25 images

1 hour session on location with unlimited clothing changes and props
An online album with 25 proofs from your session
2 8x10 prints of your choice
4x6 prints of all 25 images

Normal price: $80
Special promotional price: $60

Call now to book a spot! 801.592.6772

For Naoma

2010-02-25T11:12:00.000-08:00

We braved the cold this week for some family pictures with my cousin, Naoma. Naoma is also a photographer and I have to admit, it's a bit intimidating taking pictures of all these photographers! Good thing her family is so handsome/gorgeous... it made my job easy!

Photographing photographers

2010-02-01T18:03:00.000-08:00

A few months ago my photographer friends took our family pictures. This weekend I was able to return the favor. If you ask me, I think I got the better end of the deal. :-) You can see their work here.

Baby Ben

2010-01-14T12:38:00.001-08:00

"Sweet" only begins to describe this little guy. Such a calm temperament, and such inquisitive expressions. He made my job easy. Welcome to the world, Ben.

Slow down

2010-01-08T16:02:00.000-08:00

I'm not gonna lie... things are a little slow right now. But you know what? I'm ok with that. It's nice to have a break, and who wants to take pictures in 15 degree weather anyway?

I do get a little restless from time to time, however, and sometimes I just need a good photo to edit. Four months is often one of the most difficult ages to photograph, so I borrowed my niece for a little practice session. I think she must have some the biggest eyes I've ever seen.

Mine

2009-12-29T09:06:00.001-08:00

Santa surprised me this year with a new camera, and I couldn't wait to try it out. I grabbed the closest models I had available (which happened to be my two rascals) and shot away. I am excited to use this on my shoots in 2010!

One of the Band

2009-12-29T08:55:00.000-08:00

This gentleman and my husband played in a "band" together in high school. They never had a gig... never even played real instruments, but to this day they still call themselves, "The Band." Now that The Band is spread out across the country, it is always fun to reunite at Christmastime and catch up. Just looking at these pictures makes me smile because I love these guys so much.

Love these guys

2009-12-07T14:33:00.001-08:00

This is the third time I've been able to take pictures of this family. (Remember him?) What sweet boys and kind parents! And I am impressed with their coloring... after 30 minutes in 27 degree weather, their cheeks and noses were as peachy as can be-- not red at all! Even more impressive, they were still smiling!

Boxes and bows

2009-12-07T14:13:00.000-08:00

As I have been fine tuning my wedding packages, I knew I wanted to do something special for my brides. For my most recent wedding, I found a company that has a "boutique packaging" when you order prints through them. I decided to give it a try, and I couldn't be happier with how elegant and timeless the result is.

It is even prettier in person than in the pictures. I can't wait to ship these to the bride! Off to the post office...

A second take

2009-11-11T19:35:00.000-08:00

Remember this family? Well, poor Jenna was having such a rough day with the freezing weather that most of her pictures look like this:

So when the temperatures were in the 60's the next week, I called up Jenna's mom and had her meet me to try again. This is the result of the second take:

Jumping jellyfish, Jenna, could you be any cuter? I am SOOOO glad we went for round 2. :-)

Fun with four

2009-11-11T14:21:00.000-08:00

This mom made me laugh. I must have received 20 emails from her prior to our shoot to make sure we found the perfect location, the perfect date, and the perfect time to ensure her pictures would turn out just as she wanted. It reminded me so much of myself. I hope they are everything you hoped for, Tammy!

Changes...

2009-11-09T06:50:00.000-08:00

Early in 2010 there will be some changes at Carly Pendleton Photography. Most of these changes are exciting (new equipment, studio plans, new props) but unfortunately, one of these changes will be a price increase. I have loved being able to keep my prices low, especially for clients that wouldn't be able to afford pictures otherwise, but at my current rates I simply cannot justify the hours I spend on each set of pictures. I will continue offering $40 sessions ($65 for newborns) booked (but not necessarily scheduled) through December 2009.

Becky + Ryan + 1 = Cute Family

2009-11-07T10:50:00.000-08:00

This darling couple had the stars align for a beautiful photoshoot today. As luck would have it, it was sunny, 55 degrees, and there were still some fall leaves! Each week I think surely THIS is the last week before the leaves are REALLY gone, but then they hold out just a little bit longer. Becky and Ryan are expecting their first (a boy!) in March and what a cute addition he makes to these pictures in Becky's little belly, don't you agree?

I think I said something to the effect of, "Grab some leaves and throw them in the air," at which Ryan gave me an incredulous look and probably almost walked straight to the car and drove home. But being the good sport he is, he humored me and this is the result. So great.

Brrrrrr!

2009-10-31T11:20:00.000-07:00

This morning we braved the frost and got what will probably be the last fall leaves of the year. Despite the weather, little Connor sat like a champ and swooned me with his big blue eyes. Warning: do not look at the following picture if you don't think you want a baby for awhile!

Jenna, on the other hand, was freezing and it was all we could do to distract her long enough to get the following.

Lindsey, you're gorgeous, did you know that? It's no mystery where Connor got those bright blue eyes from.

Just one more because I LOVE it.

Holiday photos - filled!

2009-10-28T08:30:00.000-07:00

I have filled up all my holiday photo spots! I will still be taking sessions, but I cannot guarantee pictures back before December 1.

Hurry, hurry! I only have ONE spot left in November for which I can guarantee your pictures back in time for holiday cards! It would be sometime during the week of November 9. Email me at carlypendletonphotography@gmail.com if you would like that slot to be yours.

A season for families

2009-10-26T12:32:00.000-07:00

I read an email a while back that defined seasons in Utah (well, actually it was Maine, but I think it applies) as winter, still winter, almost winter, and construction. I think right now we're in the "almost winter" season. I am so sad to see the leaves falling already. I have crammed as many sessions as I could during these past few weeks to take advantage of the fall colors, but I fear the days are numbered for autumn backdrops. Rain is starting to become an issue, too. The last picture in this set I took from under an umbrella. It's one of my favorites to date, though, so I'm glad we braved the weather, at least for a little bit!

The days are getting shorter...

2009-10-16T09:15:00.000-07:00

I am finding I have to work faster and faster to get these evening photo shoots finished before it gets too dark. Lucky for me, this family of seven was golden! I couldn't ask for better kids in front of the camera.

I got this idea from another photographer and love how it turned out. The kids thought it was great, too. :-)

A fall wedding

2009-10-10T17:00:00.001-07:00

Photographing a wedding is really such an honor. In most cases, you don't know the bride and groom personally, yet they trust you to observe and document this singularly significant day in their lives. By the end of the day, I find myself wishing I were friends with the happy couple as well as their many friends and family, for they are all just spectacular in every way.

Meet Allie. Spectacular only begins to describe her. Fabulous. Gorgeous. Charming. And all this before she even was in her dress.

I liked Allie even more when I saw her cake. Holey Shmoley. So spunky and fun.

Meet Allie's new husband, Sean. This reception center was amazing and made it so easy to get so many great shots.

Did I mention these two were fabulous? And through it all Allie never complained once, even though it was 50 degrees. Congratulations, you two, and thank you for letting me capture the beginning of the rest of your life.

The Mayne Event

2009-10-10T13:37:00.001-07:00

So I did something today I've never done before... I let my clients see their pictures BEFORE I edited them. *Gasp!* Seeing picture in their raw format is like seeing a woman without makeup. Luckily, these clients are some of our best friends, and they've already seen me without makeup so why not? It was fun to see what they picked out as their favorites and how it compared to what I would have picked for them. After they left I was anxious to quickly edit a few just so they would know what they were REALLY getting.

Prepare yourself for an overload of cuteness.

I think this one will make it to my website. Such a perfect moment of childlike innocence and pure joy.

Playing catch up

2009-10-07T11:36:00.000-07:00

I am waaaaayyy behind on my photo editing. I knew this would happen when I double booked the entire month of September, but I still feel terrible that my turn around is so slow right now. So without further adieu, here is a (belated) preview for the Thompson family.

First the beautiful girls.

And their gorgeous parents.

And finally, one that makes me smile. There is nothing sweeter than a daddy with his girls.

Baby and co.

2009-09-28T08:57:00.000-07:00

The focus of this photoshoot was baby Logan, but inevitably pictures of the other three siblings slipped in. (I can't help it, I love working with kids one-on-one.) Mom was a little concerned that Logan wouldn't look newbornish at 3 months, but I love the smiles and faces he gave us... things you just don't get from a newborn.

Having bad eyesight myself, I would never wish it upon anyone, but don't you love little kids in glasses? Everything is so much cuter when it's small.

And last but not least, here are the oldest two. What a good looking bunch of kids!

The three stooges (and their awesome parents)

2009-09-25T22:07:00.000-07:00

I love this family. They lived down the street from us until about 5 months ago. We've missed them, so it was fun to see them again. I'll start with my favorite shot of the evening, which was definitely NOT staged. *Sigh*, boys will be boys. Gotta love 'em.

Here are just a few of the "Christmas card options". I hope you like them Elizabeth!

A break from newborns

2009-09-07T19:28:00.000-07:00

This blog has been inundated by newborns lately. I love newborns... I really do. They may even be my favorite age to photograph. Maybe. But I also love babies that smile and crawl and have lots of toothy goodness. And I love their awesome parents. And I love getting the opportunity to use a gorgeous garden as my backdrop. I just love it all! Hopefully you love it, too, Becky!

Baby Avery

2009-09-02T07:43:00.000-07:00

I have been waiting a long time to get my lens on this sweetheart. This is my newest niece at just one week old. Poor Avery was so tired and just did not want to sleep for us. I had to be quick with my shutter to make every picture count. Is she adorable or what? Welcome to the family, Avery!

A smile! What luck!

Fall sessions

2009-08-27T09:24:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to let you know I am filling up quickly for fall sessions. I have one spot left in September, and three in October. If you are hoping for fall leaves or just want to get Christmas card pictures done early, you may want to book soon.

Birth announcements

2009-08-27T09:08:00.001-07:00

My last newborn session requested that I create some birth announcements. They turned out so cute that I've decided to include this as part of every newborn package. Here are some of my favorites. I think I like the bottom two best, but I still chuckle every time I see the top picture. Hee hee.

Told ya there'd be more

2009-08-27T08:05:00.000-07:00

Originally I was going to take this baby's pictures at 1 week old, but the day before our scheduled shoot he ended up at the emergency room. Five weeks later, he was finally well enough to reschedule. Pictures as six weeks are very different from pictures at one week, but I love the open eyes and smiles.

Do you remember mom from her maternity session? She's still glowing. And how could she not be with a cutie pie like this?

This blanket and coat are family heirlooms. Love it.

Not to be forgotten is the very handsome older brother. Let me tell you, I was sweating after 5 minutes of trying to shoot this kid. He had more energy than a puppy. Phew!

Raise your hand if you love baby rolls

2009-08-25T19:57:00.000-07:00

Trust me, you'll be seeing lots more of this lovey and his family, but I couldn't resist posting just this one. Could you just die over that little squished face?

Having a little fun

2009-08-24T11:54:00.000-07:00

My cousin, Naoma, came by today so we could practice taking pictures together and share tips and tricks. As usual, we used our kids as models. (I feel sorry for anyone that has to grow up with a shutterbug for a parent.) We had lots of fun and I can't wait to see what Naoma comes up with next! You can check her out here.

Poor Faith wasn't in the mood for pictures.

Here is one Naoma took and edited. Hello baby blues. I think you should blow this one up big, Naoma.

3 babies and a sister

2009-08-17T10:21:00.000-07:00

Doesn't this picture make you want to have triplets? These sweet babies were such angels, I hardly wanted to move them after we finished a shot. They were so content to sleep all curled up together. Their mom tells me they rarely are all sleeping at the same time, so I felt lucky to get three solid hours of shooting opportunities. We also took some of their older sister, who in all the havoc has been feeling a little left out. Congratulations, Natalie, and thanks again for allowing me to spend some time with your precious family.

Thrice the fun

2009-08-15T15:23:00.000-07:00

A few posts ago I made a plea for sleepy babies. I got my wish today... three times over. More from this session coming soon.

And to think I almost quit

2009-08-03T21:07:00.000-07:00

I have a confession to make. After this last session, I came home and told my husband I wasn't cut out for this. I was discouraged, and didn't think I had gotten anything good, even after 90 minutes of shooting. I uploaded my pictures and glanced at them quickly, then went to bed thinking my short-lived career in photography was over.

Tonight I decided to take a second look. And this is what I found.

I think these might be some of my favorite pictures to date. Aubrey and Riley, you can be my models any day. I swoon every time I zoom in on your eyes. It's a good thing my son is only three, or he'd be in BIG trouble.

Hendricksons

2009-08-03T09:11:00.000-07:00

This family was referred to me by my brother in California. They came up to Utah for a reunion and wanted to get one last family picture before their daughter gets married this summer. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to work with a family where the youngest is 13. I didn't have to tell anyone that Belle was in my camera or make silly noises or play peek-a-boo. It was great! We still had a lot of laughs, though, and I can see why my brother loves this family so much.

Olivia

2009-07-29T11:49:00.000-07:00

We drove all the way out to Wyoming to meet this little beauty. At three weeks old she was very alert, making it difficult to get the sleepy newborn pictures I have been craving. I still think they turned out pretty cute, but I am dying to get my hands on a brand new baby to try some things out on. Anyone want to volunteer?

More of my family

2009-07-29T11:21:00.001-07:00

Here are some more from the family photoshoot we did with my husband's side of the family. Thanks to Matt for taking the group shot so I could be in it!

Summer in the mountains

2009-07-20T11:22:00.000-07:00

I am so lucky to live in such a beautiful place. My neighbor met me just a few minutes up the canyon to take these pictures of her kids. I love their dark eyes. This cutie will probably never need eyeliner. Sooo jealous.

New website

2009-07-16T13:38:00.000-07:00

Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to formally introduce you to:

My website!

I have removed all scheduling and contact info from this blog (although my email may be found in the sidebar) and put it on my website, so please check there for more information.

(If for some reason the link above does not work, the address is carlypendleton.com.)

To celebrate my new website going live, I'm giving anyone who blogs about and links to my site (or this photo blog) from their blog $10 off a portrait package. (You have to visit my site to see what that package is... wha ha ha.)

Babies everywhere!

2009-07-09T22:52:00.000-07:00

Last weekend we visited my sister-in-law to see her brand new baby. While we were there we managed to coerce the entire family (there's 15 and a half of us now) to take some family photos. Here's the newest family member. Don't let her fool you; she's wide awake. She was just being cooperative.

And this is the next one scheduled to arrive in late August, just shy of her parent's first anniversary. Pretty good anniversary present, if you ask me.

Don't worry, there's more where these come from. Just wait until you see my nieces and nephew. Cutest kids in the world (tied with mine, of course).

Motherhood

2009-07-09T22:31:00.000-07:00

I should have had these edited a while ago, but vacations and illnesses have been slowing me down. Karli didn't expect this little one to come early, but all the same I'm grateful he waited long enough for us to get some photos of his beautiful mother.

I think I'm finally getting a hang of backlight.... and I LOVE it.

This is the big-brother-to-be. Adorable, yes?

Just in time

2009-06-27T14:48:00.000-07:00

This gorgeous mama is due any day now. I'm so glad we were able to capture this beautiful part of her pregnancy before she begins the next crazy stage of life. Just one for now.

Two more

2009-06-13T15:25:00.001-07:00

I just had to share two more from this family as I finished editing them.

Sweet baby

2009-06-10T09:06:00.000-07:00

This little guy belongs to my neighbor. At almost four months he is still so tiny. This is a hard age to photograph as they don't like being fussed with or scrunched into the newborn positions but are still too young to sit up or do anything other than lay there. Lucky for us, this champ was calm and content the whole time. What an angel!

Oh baby

2009-05-26T08:54:00.000-07:00

This sweet girl reminded me so much of my baby. They are only a few months apart, have the same fascination with grass and leaves, and even have the same dress! Her cute parents were the nicest people ever. I hope you enjoy this preview, Holly!

For Kacey

2009-05-26T08:50:00.000-07:00

I love photographing 2-year-olds; I can take pictures and exercise all at the same time! What a cutie, though. Gotta love the blue eyes in this family.

Sweet and sweeter

2009-05-22T08:50:00.000-07:00

Oh my cuteness. We only had 20 minutes for this session because we were at a nursery and they were about to close. But with kids, you only get about 20 minutes before they start to get cranky anyway, so I shot fast and I think we succeeded. This little girl was such a doll and her facial expressions were to die for. The world would be a better place if we could all get in touch with our inner 2-year-old every once in a while.

There is a special spot in my heart for baby rolls and toothless grins.

These last few sessions have reminded me why I love photography. It gives me the opportunity to take something that is already so beautiful and attempt to capture it in a small way for the ages.

Raleigh and Jett

2009-05-21T21:01:00.000-07:00

These guys are friends of mine (or rather, friends of my son's). But we'll call them my friends, too. At least, I hope they were still my friends by the end of the shoot. There's actually a third guy in this bunch, but he was too little to come play today. If he grows up to be half as handsome and cool as his older brothers, he'll be in good shape.

P.S. I'm playing around with some different logos, so let me know if you see one you like.

My rascals

2009-05-19T16:36:00.000-07:00

These two belong to me. I wanted to take some wall-worthy pictures of them and this is what I came up with. I love their sparkly eyes.

A real blog!

2009-05-19T12:19:00.000-07:00

My brother is playing around with a real website for me (none of this weblog business) so I've decided to convert this to a bona fide blog with regular posts for each photo shoot. Until my website is up and running, this will still be my only online presence so I'll keep contact info and other information in my archives.

Beautiful baby

2009-05-09T16:28:00.000-07:00

This precious baby is just three weeks old. She didn't want to sleep for us, but she did remain calm and happy while we prodded and poked her. I love the expression on newborn babies. It is though they have the wisdom of the ages trapped inside their tiny little bodies.

Isaac (and his parents)

2009-05-08T16:31:00.000-07:00

My friend Rebecca from college came to see me with her husband and beautiful baby boy, Isaac. Though we were nearly inseparable during our university days, it has been almost a year since I've seen her. I was so excited to meet her baby, and even more excited to take his pictures! Here are some previews of the handsome fella (and the proud parents).

Snow in April

2009-04-25T16:12:00.000-07:00

I was so excited to shoot this wedding. The ceremony was at the Logan temple and I was thrilled to have the chance to have it's beautiful grounds at my disposal. The weather, however, had other plans. I began to worry when I couldn't see the road because of the thick snow fall on my way up. By the time we were ready to take pictures, it was so cold and snowy that we only had ten minutes before we were all too frozen to take any more. Luckily we were able to get a few as proof that "we were there."

At the reception we were taking some pictures with the groom's friends when this emu came out of nowhere! What would a ranch wedding be without some emus!

This picture makes me tear up every time I look at it. They were dancing to Butterfly Kisses... gets me every time.

An adventurous shoot

2009-04-22T16:06:00.000-07:00

When Maurielle called me up and told me she had some ideas for their shoot, I knew I was in for a treat. What I didn't know is her ideas involved off-roading, wading through streams, and climbing across thorn infested banks to get the perfect shots! I've never been one to shy away from an adventure, so I said, "Let's do it!" We all came back a little more scratched and bruised than we left, but these two were so in love, they hardly even noticed. Congratulations you guys!

These guys will have gorgeous kids

2009-04-16T15:59:00.000-07:00

This couple has been married for a few years, but volunteered to pose as an engaged couple so I could practice with my mentor, Sara Boulter. The biggest lesson I learned that day? Attractive people make this job sooo much easier.

My family

2009-04-08T15:53:00.000-07:00

These are my cute niece and nephew. Neither one of them liked to have the camera in their face, but we managed to get some cute ones nonetheless.

I feel like I could swim in these blue eyes. It's just not fair for boys to be this beautiful.

Nicest Family EVER

2009-03-30T15:38:00.000-07:00

A friend of mine asked if I would take some pictures of her family. All three of her siblings were in town and they wanted to get some done with everyone together. I don't think I have ever met a nicer group, especially her parents. When people are genuinely nice, I think it shows, which makes it easy to get great portraits.

Kevin and Melanie Wedding

2009-03-21T15:11:00.000-07:00

Oh my goodness, I could just eat this little flower girl up! She was so sweet and shy... if I was in the practice of arranging marriages I would already be campaigning to get her for my son!

This picture makes me want to cry. It is so sweet, so sincere, so symbolic of the day as a whole.

Congratulations love birds! Thanks for letting me be a part of your special day!

Melanie's Bridals

2009-03-07T15:00:00.000-08:00

Whew! It I thought it was cold when we took this bride's engagements, it was nothing compared to her bridals! The cold front brought in some nice cloud cover, though, and the lighting was beautiful... perfect for some ethereal bridal photographs.

Kevin and Melanie

2009-02-21T14:55:00.000-08:00

These guys were such troopers. Although the snow has melted (mostly), it is not quite flip-flop weather yet! But they never complained once, even though I made this stand in the shade most of the time. These two are getting married in just over a month so watch for Melanie's bridals and their wedding shots coming soon.

How fun is this phone booth?

Allison and Billy

2009-02-21T14:48:00.000-08:00

Prior to this shoot I was thinking how great it would be if Billy's last name started with a C because then their initials would be A & B C. Well, it turns out, his last name does start with a C! It must be a sign.

My baby

2009-02-07T14:26:00.000-08:00

My baby posed for me so I could test out my homemade studio. I may be a bit biased, but I think she's pretty cute. It would have been a lot easier if her older brother hadn't been running across the backdrop every few minutes! Oh well, that's what happens when I try to do these things on my own.

Print Prices

2009-01-04T14:48:00.000-08:00

4x6 - $2
5x7 - $3
8x10 - $5
11x14 - $15
12x18* - $18
16x20* - $22

*12x18 and above are mounted on double weight matboard and ready for framing.

Other products
CD with high resolution digital files of all images from session - $30

Wedding albums:
8x10, 24 pages - $250
10x10, 24 pages - $275
Contact me for samples of wedding albums.

Custom designed greeting cards with envelopes:
25 5x7 cards - $45
Each additional set of 10 cards - $15