Belle Petite Photographie

Katie.

2012-01-05T22:24:00.008-07:00

Katie-- How blessed am I to have married into such a great family with such fun cousins? Katie is one of them...and a good sport at that. At a family New Years' get together I asked if she'd be up for a photo shoot. The next day she was ready bright and early and didn't complain a bit about the FREEZING cold weather. With the bitter cold aside, it was such a fun shoot. Thanks Katie!! :0)

The Kims.

2011-11-30T20:44:00.006-07:00

The Kims-- I had never done a photo shoot at the arch, it was fun to have such an artistic & historic "back drop" for family pictures. And what a DARLING family at that! I especially LOVE the pictures of their two kiddos hugging...melts my heart. You guys were great, thanks for a fun shoot!

the Maxwells.

2011-11-28T13:33:00.004-07:00

The Maxwells-- I had so much fun photographing my friend and her CUTE family! I especially enjoyed capturing candid moments...love each of their personalities :0) And thank heavens we were able to find a few trees with their autumn leaves.

The Gublers.

2011-10-20T08:30:00.002-06:00

The Gublers-- I meant to post these almost a month ago...so here they finally are. The Gublers were great sports...the day of the shoot ended up being super cold and windy. Needless to say that we did a quick shoot so that we all wouldn't freeze. The boys snuggled in blankets/coats between locations. You guys were awesome :0)

P.S. My little girl is good friends with their boys...the other day she mentioned that she was going to marry one of them. Too cute :0)

The Southwicks.

2011-10-19T13:31:00.006-06:00

After this shoot my husband drove while I skimmed through pictures. This one caught my eye. I LOVE how it turned out, lens flares and all!

The Southwicks-- I had such a great time doing this photo shoot with our friends/neighbors. They were so easy to work with, their daughter was a doll, the lighting was beautiful and the weather was so pleasant. And I love how we were able to get a variety of shots and a St. Louis "feel" in them. Thanks you guys!

Matthew.

2011-07-27T13:01:00.008-06:00

(click to enlarge.)

I had to include these last few. Uncle Matt is my daughter's first crush...she was in heaven swinging with him ;0)

Matthew-- Matt is my younger yet taller brother...well, I guess it's not hard to beat 5' 3" :0) In any case, I sure love Matt...he is such a sweet, fun, loving, funny, well-rounded guy!! The girl he marries will be a lucky one.

Adam & Sarah.

2011-07-26T10:56:00.011-06:00

Adam & Sarah-- After a month vacation in Utah and a few weeks of getting used to life with two kids (without help from family), I finally got these pictures done. Thanks for waiting, guys!

Their wedding turned out beautifully and the lighting that evening was p.e.r.f.e.c.t. There were a few other people taking pictures on their wedding day so it was a lot more laid back for me than the last wedding I shot. (That was nice since my husband and I were also invités to the wedding/reception...it was nice to be able to enjoy the event without being behind the lens the whole time :0)) It was so fun and special to be a part of, Adam & Sarah :0)

Congrats again you two!!

Sarah.

2011-06-07T11:30:00.001-06:00

Sarah-- We were just going to snap a few bridals around my place, but ended up doing a full shoot...it's amazing the little gems you can find when you're scoping out spots with a camera. In any case, Sarah is so photogenic...and she has SUCH pretty eyes. Up next: her wedding!

Ivy.

2011-06-06T14:37:00.006-06:00

(Elise, I had to get one with her and her chapstick :0))

Ivy--what started out a little rough (she was NOT interested in getting her picture taken) turned out to be a great shoot! Once her mom worked her mother magic the smiles didn't stop...it was so fun to work with cute little Ivy :0) Isn't she a doll?

Coming up...

2011-05-30T21:06:00.003-06:00

With Fathers' Day coming up I just ordered my cards from Shutterfly. Love 'em!
(Click here to see one of them.)

Our Easter Baby.

2011-05-05T12:38:00.002-06:00

We have a new addition in our family...he's one sweetie!

Adam & Sarah.

2011-04-07T13:55:00.006-06:00

Adam & Sarah-- WOW, this was my first real photo shoot in a LONG time! I felt SO out of practice. But these two are so laid back and easy to work with...we had a good time :0) They're doing a book theme for their wedding (they both like to read and he has hopes of becoming a writer) so we did some of the shots in the WASH-U Library. The lighting was not fun to work with, but the location added a fun twist. Anyway, there you have it!

It's About Love.

2011-01-12T14:45:00.002-07:00

Some of our good friends are hoping to adopt a baby, and since most adoptive parents are found through word of mouth...I'm spreading the word!! I love these two and will be SO excited for the day when they adopt a baby of their own. They will be such wonderful parents! Click here to view their online profile...and spread the word. Thanks!

Winter is on its way...

2010-12-02T12:43:00.002-07:00

I know there are still a few weeks til Winter officially begins, but St. Louis has had such a mild Autumn and I'm not ready for it to start getting COLD!

Sending Joy and Cheer.

2010-11-19T12:00:00.003-07:00

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I just ordered some GREAT custom cards of my own. Yay for Shutterfly :0)

Shutterfly---Christmas Cards and More.

2010-11-17T17:27:00.005-07:00

This year I won’t be offering Christmas and Holiday cards. BUT, let be honest… there are other options out there…Shutterfly being a great one! They frequently have awesome promos and you can order all of your holiday cards---cute and customized---for not much at all. My favorite part is that you can easily upload your favorite pictures and personalize your cards, or any other Christmas gift you want. (They offer all sorts of fun photo gifts as well and I especially love customizing calendars. They make a great Christmas present!) I've sent out their photos cards on several occasions and my friends and family have loved them! There is just a special personal touch when you can add your own photos AND it's SO easy to do!

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Happy Holidays!!

Steve & Kate.

2010-11-09T13:11:00.006-07:00

Steve & Kate-- These guys are my neighbors and the BEST neighbors you could ever ask for! It was so fun doing this shoot in the beautiful autumn weather here in St. Louis. And the Grand Basin was a perfect location.

Loving Autumn Weather.

2010-10-14T15:25:00.004-06:00

(Click to enlarge...it's really TOO cute.)

Yesterday my daughter and I went out to enjoy the BEAUTIFUL Autumn weather. I am LOVING it!!! She just passed 22 months and I decided it was time for another photo shoot. We had such a good time...she ran around, searched for acorn "hats", and marveled as the wind blew. Such precious times.

Abby, take 2.

2010-09-02T19:51:00.003-06:00

Abby--- Abby is ALL grown up since I last did pictures of her (click here). She's standing up next to things, gets herself around and is such a doll! And I can't help but love that she is always SO smiley behind the camera. It makes my job a cake walk. So fun! Thanks, Becky, for a fun photo shoot!

Soeur Siwachok.

2010-08-25T21:26:00.005-06:00

Soeur Siwachok--- Emily was one of my dear French 101 students, and I was beyond thrilled when she got called to serve in the Talouse France Mission!! :0) In any case, here are a few from the (pre)missionary photo shoot we did back in July. I loved her idea of getting more realistic shots!

In any case, best wishes on your mission.
You're going to be an amazing missionary!!

The Petersens.

2010-08-13T14:40:00.005-06:00

The Petersens-- It was so sweet working with this couple and their new little boy. It's always special taking pictures of a new little baby, recently welcomed to this Earth. And isn't he just a cutie? What a handsome little boy! Thank you guys for such a fun shoot!

The Davidsons.

2010-08-09T14:00:00.000-06:00

Love these :0)

The Davidsons--- No they don't bear the Graden name, but they are part of the family :0) And they should look familiar....I've done a few previous shoots with them and think they're great! What a cute and fun family.

The Gradens (5).

2010-08-09T13:59:00.000-06:00

The Gradens (5)--- Here are some random pictures we took of the siblings and such. I think my favorite has to be the top one, where David is holding himself up above everyone else. Love it! You guys are too much fun :0)

The Gradens (4).

2010-08-09T13:58:00.006-06:00

LOVE this! :0)

Bryan's cousin was awesome to take some family pictures for us. I picked the location, set up the scene and he snapped away. THANK YOU, Michael!...

(Take a closer look, I love that she's picking
her nose while we're busy kissing! :0))

Doesn't she look like Fievel the Mouse? :0)

The Gradens (3).

2010-08-09T13:24:00.005-06:00

We had to get one with cute Grandma!
(Pink is her favorite color...and I love how it adds such a fun touch to this picture :0))

A quick little swing break for the kids...
while moving from point A to point B.

The Gradens (3)--- Here's the whole clan! I'd never done a full photo shoot of such a big group....it kept me on my toes, but was really fun! As a side note, I had scoped out all my spots 15 minutes before the shoot. At that point it was overcast and rain was forecasted. When everyone came out for the pictures, out came the sun. The cloud coverage would have been great, but oh well. C'est la vie! In any case, sun in their eyes and all...they were all great sports. THANKS YOU GUYS!!! :0)

The Gradens (2).

2010-08-09T13:12:00.002-06:00

The Gradens (2)--- We decided to do this photo shoot at Cannon Beach because it had sentimental value for them, and I'm glad we did....What a BEAUTIFUL beach!! Plus, we shot these pictures around sunset. Does it get any better than that? :0) Not to mention that they have two adorable little boys.

The Gradens (1).

2010-08-09T12:15:00.005-06:00

The Gradens (1)-- My husband's Aunt and Uncle had us come out for their family reunion so that I could document the week and take family pictures. I definitely got the better end of the deal....five days in Seaside, OR....with such fun relatives :0) In any case, the next several posts with be from that fun week!

For this little family we decided to go for the candid shots. Their son is in that stage where, for him, it would be the worst thing in the world to ask him to sit still and smile for posed pictures. I'm OK with that. My daughter is entering that stage too. And heck, candid pictures are so fun anyway! :0) I also love the ones of just the two of them. What a cute couple...you can tell they're still in love ;0) Love it!

The Firkins.

2010-08-02T12:56:00.002-06:00

The Firkins-- I did a new born photo shoot of this little guy a few months ago. A few weeks after doing his shoot we did a shoot of him with his parents....aren't they cute? You can just tell how happy they are to have that little cutie in their family!! Thanks you guys for a fun time :0)

Julinna, take 2.

2010-07-03T13:08:00.005-06:00

Julinna-- She and her Mom were SO nice to be my FIRST guinea pigs last year (Click here to see that shoot.) Last week they came over for a quick 2 yr old photo shoot. It was so fun wandering around the yard with Julinna snapping pictures as she went. What a cutie!!

Three Generations.

2010-07-01T14:10:00.004-06:00

Three Generations-- Do you remember these cute girls from last Summer? (click here to see their last photo shoot.) Their Mom thought it'd be fun to get some pictures with them and their Grandma. Isn't there something special about having several generations in one picture? Anyway, it was great doing this photo shoot and even getting to use some of my RUSTY Spanish :0)

St. John.

2010-06-28T20:29:00.007-06:00

St. John-- This was my first time doing head shots and I have to admit that it was harder than I thought it'd be....especially since with head shots you usually have to narrow it down to ONE picture to use. (He is applying for an opera competition in PARIS--How cool is that?!-- and needed a picture for the application! He and his wife both have amazing voices...I sat next to his wife in high school choir and sang quietly so I could hear her sing :0)). Chalk this one up to another first :0) In any case, St. John was a good sport about all the pictures we ended up taking.

Best of luck with your application! Bon courage!

Bill & Julia.

2010-06-16T08:13:00.003-06:00

I couldn't decide if I liked this one better in Color or B&W.

Bill & Julia-- These are some pictures I took of my Father-in-law and Mother-in-law at our last family retreat. They are SO photogenic together and I loved how they turned out! They're both such amazing individuals and I feel so blessed to be in their family :0)

Jaxon.

2010-06-10T23:10:00.004-06:00

Jaxon-- What a beautiful baby boy! And he was SO easy to work with....his Mom would lay him down and within a minute or two he was asleep. I still have NO idea how to "mold" babies like some photographers do, nor do I have any of those cool-looking cocoons, BUT I do what I can :0) I actually really enjoyed working with the props around the house. It brought out the personality of Jaxon's parents in ways I couldn't have done otherwise. Can you guess what they are fans of?

In any case, Jaxon's Mom was one of my college room mates...it was so fun to meet up with her again and meet her adorable little son. And what a great sport, new born shoots last so much longer than the average photo shoot. Thanks Jill!! :0)

a few more...

2010-05-26T16:38:00.000-06:00

I just LOVED the light last night and had to post a few more :0)

Alex.

2010-05-25T23:57:00.006-06:00

We had to get a few of the two of them together.

Alex-- I had to laugh when my sister-in-law's name was drawn as one of the winners for my give away. But I knew she was meaning to give it away from the beginning...she's nice like that :0) Alex, an old roommate and good friend of Heather's, was the lucky recipient of the photo shoot...and I'm so glad. I LOVED this shoot. The weather and lighting were beautiful, Alex was so photogenic and grateful and fun! I just can't get enough of awesome shoots like this! :0)

Drum roll, please.

2010-05-22T12:15:00.003-06:00

And the winners are:

Rebecca Jones
(1 hour photo shoot)

Heather Barton
(30 min photo shoot)

CONGRATS you girls!!!! We'll be in touch about setting up the photo shoots...how fun :0)

And THANK YOU for everyone else you entered the drawing. You're awesome!! I'd still LOVE to do photo shoots for all of you who entered so I'll give you $15 off one photo shoot in June. Email me if you're interested! (bellepetitephotographie@gmail.com)

Tomorrow...

2010-05-21T22:38:00.001-06:00

...I'll post the winners! Tonight I'm celebrating my little brother's graduation from high school. Til then :0)

Photo shoot Give away!

2010-05-19T09:43:00.013-06:00

As a thank you to all my family, friends and fans who have helped me over the last year in building my portfolio AND before I move to St. Louis....I want to do a give away! I'll be giving away--

1-1 hr photo shoot (w/CD included)
1-30 min. mini photo shoot (w/ CD included)

You have several ways you can enter...

Become a "Fan" of Belle Petite Photo on Facebook and leave a comment (with your name and email address) here to let me know about it.
Mention Belle Petite Photo on your Blog and leave a comment (with your name and email address) here to let me know about it.
Mention this giveaway in your Facebook Status and leave a comment (with your name and email address) here to let me know about it.

*You can enter up to three times...
just make sure to leave a comment for each entry!**

ALRIGHTY, the drawing will be this Friday (21st May) at 10:30 PM so make sure to enter before then.

AND even if you don't personally live in Utah...if you win...you can give the photo shoot away (to a family or friend who does live in Utah).

Good luck! And thanks again for all your support :0)

Meghan.

2010-05-18T10:33:00.002-06:00

Meghan-- With graduation around the corner I've been looking through the senior photo shoots I've done. I came across these pictures---my first senior photo shoot ever, with my point and shoot and all :0)--and realized that I had never posted them. So here they are, a year later!

Lilli.

2010-05-18T00:17:00.005-06:00

Lilli--Lilli's cute teenage Aunt pulled her and a wagon full of outfits and props to my Parents' house for this photo shoot. Thankfully the rain stayed at bay long enough to get some fun shots!

Tim, take 2.

2010-05-15T20:45:00.002-06:00

Tim--My Mom wanted a more formal-looking picture to send out with Tim's graduation announcement, so we ran out one evening with the weather was nice.

Sister Jensen.

2010-05-11T21:40:00.006-06:00

Sister Jensen-- She is headed off TOMORROW to the MTC and was awesome to take an hour of her last TWO days to do this photo shoot. It ended up being pretty sunny (Sun in May? in Utah? THIS year? :0)) and although it was nice that the rain stopped...we were grateful for the 5 minutes of overcast we got. And second best thing was this dark pink tree! WOW, love the color! Anyway, I had a great time... I've really enjoyed the few missionary photo shoots I've done...it makes me think of my mission. Oh what wonderful memories!

Best wishes, Sister Jensen!
You're going to be an amazing missionary.

Graduating?

2010-05-07T07:50:00.000-06:00

Tell your Graduating Friends about this ad
and they will get 20% off their Senior Photo Shoot!*

*includes 1hr photo shoot and a CD with
all retouched high resolution images.

To make an appointment or ask about pricing, email me at bellepetitephotographie@gmail.com

Soon-to-be Sister Barton.

2010-05-06T22:26:00.008-06:00

Sister Barton--- Sad that this is the last photo shoot of my sister-in-law for awhile, but oh what a good cause she is embarking in! The pictures can wait :0)

Ayae, 2.

2010-05-06T22:20:00.002-06:00

Ayae-- These few pictures were more of an after thought, but I love how they turned out... casual and candid with so much personality!

Sister Barton.

2010-05-06T18:00:00.004-06:00

I am currently trying to figure out how to make my pictures BIGGER. Here's an attempt :0) In any case, more pictures are coming of Sister Barton....

Ayae.

2010-05-04T21:14:00.007-06:00

Ayae-- Isn't she gorgeous? This girl could totally go into modeling if she wanted! A few side notes: Ayae is wearing the traditional Japanese kimono that she wore for her wedding AND that was given to her by her Mother who also had worn it for HER wedding. How cool is that? Also, Becky Thorpe (who is currently working on her blog) did Ayaye's hair and makeup...it turned out so beautifully...simple yet striking. In any case, this photo shoot was like nothing I'd ever done before, but was challenging and fun! Thanks you girls, you were awesome!!

** The chain-link fence may seem really out of place with such an elegant magnolia tree, but from an artistic and metaphoric standpoint, I honestly really like the juxtaposition. In my mind it seems fitting for a photo shoot of a Japanese girl who was raised in a traditional home but who is also part of a different generation. Through it all she is able to embrace both the old and the new. Cheesy? Maybe. But to me it's cool :0) **

The Big Day, part 2.

2010-05-03T22:31:00.009-06:00

I obviously had TOO many favorites from Stephanie & Bryce's big day...their wedding was SO beautiful! I totally blessed out with everything...beautiful weather, awesome assistants, FUN couple, etc. In any case, what a perfect first wedding!

Happy Marriage, Stephanie & Bryce! :0)

Tyson.

2010-04-30T08:06:00.000-06:00

Tyson-- This little guy is one cute kid! I am looking forward to do another photo shoot with him since last time he wasn't especially excited about me taking his picture. I think after about 10 minutes he'd had enough. (I can't blame him though. Who wants some stranger clicking a weird black thing in their face? :0)) In any case, I've got a lot to learn about new born and infant photography. Hats off to all of you who have mastered the art!

The Big Day, part 1.

2010-04-22T11:00:00.006-06:00

I have barely touched the pictures from the reception, but since I am too excited about THESE pictures to wait til I get to THOSE pictures...here are some of my favorites from Stephanie & Bryce's shoot after their sealing. What a lovely couple :0) Reception pictures and such are up next...

Stephanie & Bryce's Big Day (preview)

2010-04-20T21:14:00.001-06:00

Stephanie & Bryce's wedding day turned out perfectly! It's going to take me awhile to sort through all of the pictures so here are a few until I get to an official post for their big day. Enjoy!

Logan.

2010-04-12T23:04:00.003-06:00

Guess who's turning ONE? :0)

Logan--What a cutie, eh? (And I couldn't get over the argyle sweater...SO darling!) I had such a fun time doing this shoot in honor of his big first birthday coming up :0)

the DeVores.

2010-04-12T22:24:00.003-06:00

The DeVores--Do you remember this cute family?...I did family pictures for them back in September (click here to see them). We blessed out with a perfect sunny Spring evening!

They got their engagements done on campus several years ago so they thought it'd be fun to get some family pictures there with their little son. I thought it was a great spot...BYU campus has a nice variety of architecture and landscapes.

Stephanie & Bryce.

2010-03-31T10:38:00.011-06:00

Stephanie & Bryce-- This was my first time doing a formal shoot and I LOVED it! Stephanie was gorgeous, Bryce was so cute to help carry Stephanie's train as we walked from place to place (you've got a winner!), and we had such beautiful settings for the shoot. Win-Win-Win :0) Now comes the big day!!

**Thanks to all of you who were on the
"photo shoot crew" and braved the cold weather!**

The Rasmusons.

2010-03-30T12:56:00.007-06:00

The Rasmusons-- What a CUTE family, eh?! :0) They were such good sports...their son hadn't gotten a good nap (we all know how NOT fun that is for everyone). So instead of having posed family pictures, we decided to get candid shots of them all playing together and watching their son explore the back yard. I think that those can be the best shots anyway!

Becky.

2010-03-16T20:48:00.009-06:00

Becky--For those of you who know Becky...YES she's already married and NO these aren't really her bridals. Just had to clarify :0) She was just nice enough to be my model while I experimented with a new lens (35mm f1.8) and practiced for an upcoming formal shoot I'm doing. Now that's a great friend, eh? And would you EVER guess that she had a baby 5 months ago? Me neither :0) In any case, THANK YOU Becky! You were awesome!!

P.S. Of course March decided to send a snow storm the day we had set to do this shoot. So we ended up doing all the shots in my Parents' home. It wasn't preferred, but was a great opportunity to be a little more creative with the natural light in the house.

Rachel.

2010-03-09T16:13:00.006-07:00

Rachel--- This is my twin! Yes, I have a twin...and No, we're not identical (Everyone asks me that :0)) We have very different interests and personalities but get along really well. As you can see by some of her pictures she has a great sense of humour. Both of my sisters are HILARIOUS! (It definitely helps them get through a day at work. Rachel works in the ICU and Emily is a 3rd grade teacher.) Anyway, I had a great time with this shoot. Thanks Rach!

Marie.

2010-03-01T17:03:00.008-07:00

Marie-- Marie and I have been friends since elementary school. You gotta love those long time friendships that last over the years! (I feel so fortunate for the friends I've been blessed with since early on.) Marie has always been such a sweet heart. She's a joy to be around!

Can I just say that I thoroughly enjoyed myself during this photo shoot? Marie was hilarious and so much fun to work with, not to mention super photogenic (look at those beautiful eyes!). I don't think I had to pose her once, she was a natural. I would gladly take pictures for her anytime. How fun :0)

The Griffiths.

2010-02-25T22:15:00.009-07:00

The Griffiths-- I sure love these guys!! They're such a cute and fun family...I'm so thankful to have them as friends :0)

And let's be honest, their daughter is ADORABLE and was giving me the cutest faces throughout the photo shoot. What's not to love? :0) In any case, thanks for being such great sports and braving the rain!

Tim.

2010-02-25T16:33:00.004-07:00

Tim--This is my kid brother...the baby of the family, and here he is getting ready to graduate from high school. WOW! Where does the time go? Tim has one of the biggest hearts I know. He is super forgiving and always good for a hug. Ya know, I sure blessed out in the family department!

It was fun doing this photo shoot around my Parents' home since this is where we moved when Tim was two...and most of his memories are from this house. It was especially fun incorporating things that he loves---playing pool, bonsai trees---it definitely added a personal touch.

one more....

2010-02-18T15:56:00.002-07:00

I have to post this last one...
I can't help myself. These two are TOO cute :0)

(Click picture to enlarge.)

Bryce & Stephanie.

2010-02-17T11:38:00.006-07:00

Bryce & Stephanie-- These two are SO cute and in love! It felt like a cinch taking their pictures...I swear they practically posed themselves. (I wish I was that way behind the camera :0)) Anyway, I'm so excited for their upcoming formal shoot (Bridal + some shots of the Groom) and for their wedding in April. YAY! :0)

Buddy & Rachel.

2010-02-09T22:07:00.006-07:00

Buddy & Rachel--- They were super nice to be my guinea pigs for my first "engagement" photo shoot. (They are actually already married, so these aren't technically engagement shots :0)) Aren't they such a cute and photogenic couple?!

So we were on the look out for cool modern/urban/vintage type spots. River Woods and south Provo turned out to work great! What a FUN evening. Thanks you guys!!

Looking for the right couple.

2010-01-29T10:58:00.007-07:00

One of my photography goal's for THIS year is to dip my toe into wedding photography. But in order to get my foot into that door I need the "ice breaker" wedding. So, I am currently looking for just the right couple. Here's what I have in mind:

Aren't planning on spending a lot of money on photography
Are laid back and will be happy with whatever you get
Are just excited to have your wedding day documented

Does it sound like you or someone you know? If so, contact me* to see if you qualify for a...

wedding day photo package for FREE!

*bellepetitephotographie@gmail.com

Jon, take 2.

2010-01-06T15:48:00.006-07:00

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Jon-- Jon, I hope you're not going to hate me for saying this, BUT...girls...he's single! Just had to put it out there :0)

Although I'm not a pro at action shots, this was a fun shoot. Loved beautiful and majestic Timp and Squaw Peak in the background and the blue skies.

Mom & Brie.

2010-01-05T21:06:00.003-07:00

Mom & Brie-- Let's be honest, as fun as it is being behind the camera, sometimes it's fun to be on the other side. Especially when it comes to me and my cutie pie! Over Christmas break my older sister asked if I wanted some pictures of Me & Brie. Of course. She was so sweet to come out in the cold to do this photo shoot. She took all these great shots and I retouched them and such.

Thanks Schmem!!

Heather, take 3.

2010-01-02T23:24:00.011-07:00

Heather-- Here's my super photogenic sister-in-law. Remember her from these photo shoots (Summer, Fall)? I obviously couldn't narrow down my favorites...so I posted a ton of them!

So, I did a photo shoot of her back in May, had all of the pictures retouched and then my computer crashed! That definitely taught me to back up frequently!! In any case, since then I've been promising her that I'd do another photo shoot. This week we finally got around to doing it and blessed out with the most beautiful day. Several inches of freshly fallen snow and beautiful blue skies. Wow. Anyway, what fun! Thanks Heather, for braving the snow :0)

Jon.

2009-12-29T20:48:00.005-07:00

Jon-- My brother-in-law received his second black belt last week (Hapkido), and I went along to "document" his testing. I had never photographed such an event, so let's be honest...I was a little frantic, trying out all sorts of settings on my camera, hoping that things would work out. But, I did my best and was happy with several of the shots. In any case, Jon and the other students (?) were very skilled and fun to watch. Way to go Jon!!

P.S. It seems weird to be using my flower logo on martial art action shots, but hey... let's pretend it's a Lotus flower or something :0)

The Johnsons, take 2.

2009-12-15T22:47:00.008-07:00

The Johnsons-- Remember these guys? (My husbands' sister and family) I took some pictures for them back in September during our awesome family retreat. (Click here to see them.) Anyway, they are such a cute and fun photogenic family! I especially loved how the pictures outside turned out...I'm loving the snow!! And that little guy of theirs, what a cutie patootie :0)

Abby.

2009-12-15T22:19:00.007-07:00

Abby--What a doll :0) I've been friends with Abby's mom since kindergarten! How fun that years later we are both married and have a little girl.