Dogs and two year old's

wanna know which one is harder to photograph? It is a toss up! They are both wiggly, and easily distracted, but dogs don't have to smile, and if they are mad at you, you can't tell in a picture. hmmm. But you can bribe little kids with treats, hmmmm. I will think on it!

Although this is a very young family, they really weren't that hard! Megan was my assistant and was perfect at entertaining them to get these great smiles! All but Bianca. The two year old (who is such a doll). She just wanted nothing to do with any of it! She even plays at my house a lot, so she knows me, she shouldn't be scared of me, but if I ever said her name she would start to cry!

The dog, well he just wanted to go chase ducks! But he would pause every once in a while for a picture! Good thing Doug was so photogenic, just always ready for those quick moments when "Kooter" sat down!

traditions!

Ok, doesn't she have the BIGGEST eyes! This is that cute little chubby bald baby, all grown up! Ok, only 2, but look at all that hair!




I did this families pictures a couple years ago, so when they called me I was excited to see how they have grown! They all thought it would be fun if every year they took the same picture, same spot, so they could see how they change over the years. I thought it was a fun idea. (I didn't get quite the same pose) . A new TRADITION! I just took these an hour ago, and just thought it would be fun to throw them up here together!


*note--- I shoot families with my film camera, so my best shots never make it on the blog!

The Johns Family

This was the Photo shoot I did for my birthday on saturday (a request by Tami to see them)! We had a great time, and they were so sweet and gave me a yummy HUGE eclair and dinner certificate, and sang to me. I would post more of them- we did some other poses, but I have so many heads to swap (we had some unhappy kids), it might take me a little while longer!

Marta is such a great person, and a good friend. Although we don't have kids in common (none the same age) we have scrapbooking in common and got to know each other through late night scrap parties! She is brilliantly talented, wonderful singer (she has a cd, Marta Johns at deseret book) and a great person. It has been great doing their families pictures over the years and watching them grow!

It is hard to rival my own children

but these little guys did it! They were just the cutest boys (and baby sister!). With little ones you never have much time before they are bored, but these guys performed perfectly for the few minutes (or seconds) that I needed. Thanks guys!

Just a few quick favorites!

more engagements!

Ok, this couple just made my life easy! Fun, beautiful, and willing to go through pain to get the best shots (anything for the picture, right!)! I am glad to report that after a few hours of climbing through old barns, wasp filled trucks, sheet metal, glass and nails- there were no injuries, and lots of gorgeous pictures! hooray

Thanks Megan and Blake for a fabulous day!

It was a miracle that the rain let up for a few hours for our photo shoot yesterday! We went from thunder and lightning, to blue skies, and then back to pouring rain! So we were glad to fit these in that "window of opportunity"!


They are a cute, fun, happy couple, and I can't wait to do the rest of their wedding- even though it is going to be COLD , I still LOVE those December weddings!- there is magic in the air!

Senior Picture Time!

As school starts, my brain starts thinking about those senior picture photo shoots! So while I am reminiscing I will share a few favorites. If you are interested in an announcement, I do custom designs.