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{ NEW BLOG IS...LIVE }

2010-09-26T00:47:00.000-07:00

CLICK HERE.....AND COME ON OVER TO MY NEW BLOG! WWW.CRAVEMYPHOTOGRAPHY.COM/BLOG/

{ NEW BLOG COMING SOON }

2010-09-24T16:21:00.000-07:00

I know I have been saying it for a while now, but I REALLY am going to be launching up my new blog.... ANY... DAY... NOW! I have just been finishing up all the last little details. So to make up for my lack of blogging over the past few weeks, I will launch my new blog with a HUGE groomal post and I even have a few surprises up my sleeve in the days to follow!

I have loved all the encouraging sweet comments and support from all of you bloggers and fellow photographers out there. I hope you will book mark my new blog when it launches and keep on visiting and keeping up with the happenings of Crave Photography!

OK, since every post needs a picture, I will leave you with this one of a very beautiful bride!

{ PHOTOSHOP FRIDAY }

2010-09-10T09:39:00.000-07:00

This photo shoot was so much fun! I was excited to play around with my apertures while shooting, and boy what a difference it makes in the look of the pictures. Getting the creamy smooth backgrounds with subject isolation is what it's all about. I have been enjoying the blending modes inside of photo shop. They are a great resource for customizing your look.

I'm soooooooooo behind on blogging right now. Oooodles of weddings and sessions to post in the future! I am also getting really close to launching my NEW BLOG!!!!

Don't you just want to reach in and grab a juicy peach?!!

{ PHOTOSHOP FRIDAY }

2010-09-03T14:00:00.000-07:00

This photograph was taken after the sun had gone down!! I am in love with my 85mm 1.4 lens and the light gathering capabilities it has. The ISO on the D700 is very impressive and made it possible for me to be taking pictures that looked as though it was 4:00 in the afternoon as opposed to 9:00 at night! Plus the 85mm gets superb bokeh and creamy tones that are to die for!! I highly reccomend this lens if you can pick one up!! It's been a favorite of mine, perfect for portraits!! Photoshop allowed me to warm it up, sharpen it up, add richness, and lighten areas that needed to be boosted a bit. Photoshop is an amazing and powerful tool!! It makes or breaks ALL of my photos. But that is because I prefer a very processed look and could never achieve what I do without it!

{ PHOTOSHOP FRIDAY }

2010-08-27T14:53:00.000-07:00

WOW... I have been a very busy lady this summer and have much to post in the coming weeks! I have been so surprised by the response I have had for my mentoring. I love teaching others and enjoy the satisfaction in helping others learn the tools to make their photos look amazing! It really isn't as hard as you might think, I promise it's not brain surgery. It is a simple process, a set of steps, and then practice!!

I have a couple beauties to share with you today! The first picture looked pretty good strait out of camera. But the tones were a little to orange for my taste. I love creamy smooth skin, so I went in that direction. I am also obsessed with changing the tones of my pictures.

This picture needed to be straitened up a bit and it just needed a more artistic look. So I decided to add some contrast, cream up the skin and tones of the picture, add a texture, add a rainbow, and a slight sun flare/sun haze. It all comes together to make the picture have a more artistic look rather than just a photograph. Photoshop is an amazing tool!

{ MENTORING }

2010-08-25T09:54:00.000-07:00

The online group mentoring class has been filled! I had such a great response to this class that I will be putting together another one in October or November. Please e-mail me at andeet8@gmail.com if you would like to join the next class. I can give you the pricing and all the details!

***Participants for the online group workshop must be located outside of Utah***

Had to leave you with just one picture of this smokin' hot couple!

{ MY VINTAGE TREASURES }

2010-08-16T11:31:00.000-07:00

I've had these photographs done for a while now, thought I would finally get around to posting them! I have been loving everything vintage lately. I hope this style stays around for a long time because it's just cool! My children and my family are my whole life. These three sweeties are all mine and I adore each one of them and their unique and different personalities!

{ FEATURED AND PUBLISHED }

2010-08-13T08:53:00.000-07:00

I was so excited to wake up today and see my work featured on Utah Bride and Groom What an honor to be recognized on such a prominent Utah wedding blog! I was also thrilled when Tessa Woolf (editor of UB&G) informed me that one of the pictures from this bridal session would be published in the Utah Bride and Groom Magazine Today is a very good day my friends!!

Here is the picture that will be published!

{ PHOTOSHOP FRIDAY }

2010-08-12T09:19:00.000-07:00

So, I know it's Thursday but I have something else planned for Friday. So enjoy photoshop Friday today!!

This picture wasn't the most colorful to begin with but I was able to bring out color using many different methods inside of Photoshop. One of my favorite adjustment layers is the hue and saturation!

{ GROUP ONLINE MENTORING }

2010-08-07T01:29:00.000-07:00

***Be sure to check out the before and after below***

{ PHOTOSHOP FRIDAY }

2010-08-05T23:34:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity of doing a full day of mentoring with
Jessica Orchard, who came out from South Carolina! We met last year at Michael Andrews business and photography workshop in Salt Lake. It was really fun to connect again and spend the day together teaching her my editing process and going on a shoot!! After downloading the pictures, I let Jessica take over and put into practice the process she learned. We were quite pleased with the results!! I have no doubts she is going to edit like a mad woman now!!

{ KRISTI & CHAD ENGAGEMENTS }

2010-08-05T12:44:00.000-07:00

Kristi and Chad were so patient to let me drag them around the valley to various locations for pictures! It was a super hot bright day in these crazy summer temperatures, but we all survived the heat! I am so excited for their upcoming reception at the Fox Hollow golf course!!

{ PHOTOSHOP FRIDAY }

2010-07-30T02:51:00.000-07:00

I love being able to manipulate light inside of Photoshop. For this particular picture, I wanted to get rid of what was going on outside and bring the focus back to the subject. I wanted the illusion of dreamy glowing light flooding in through the doors. Practice painting with your brush tool, because you can do amazing things with it!!

So many sessions to edit and post!! You may still be seeing summer sessions this winter! Also keep checking the blog, some exciting things ahead for CRAVE!

{ ANDREW & DUSTEE GROOMALS }

2010-07-24T15:23:00.000-07:00

What can I say, Dustee and Andrew are just flat out gorgeous! They have been so fun and so laid back. Dustee is such a carefree easy going gal and Andrew was so willing to do whatever I asked!! I was a little worried about the bridals with a horse because I had never photographed one before, but I love the feel of these photographs. Despite thick gloomy clouds and the threat of horrible weather, the clouds decided to part and the sun came out just in time for our shoot! We had the most incredible back light! So excited for their upcoming wedding at the Salt Lake temple in a few weeks! Some of my favorite pictures to date!

{ PHOTOSHOP FRIDAY }

2010-07-23T00:31:00.000-07:00

This was just a simple shot I took of my daughter sitting in our office. Good window light coming in. Nothing fancy, in fact the backdrop of the office chair is ugly. But if you get creative (the brush tool is what I used), you can manipulate your backgrounds to blend and be more pleasing.

Couldn't decide between color or B&W!

Dustee's groomals with a horse coming up next! Keep your eye out because they are fantastic!!

{ PHOTOSHOP FRIDAY }

2010-07-16T12:05:00.000-07:00

Sometimes it's just fun to patch in a fake sky! I didn't like the busy background of this picture, but I loved the shot. Decided to patch in a fake sky (which isn't always easy or fast)! Added a texture to kind of blend things better, and a bit of blurring to make it a little more whimsical and romantic! Now I love the look and feel of the picture! Have a great weekend everyone!

{ BETSY'S BRIDALS }

2010-07-13T22:13:00.000-07:00

Check out this stunning bride! I have known Betsy for a while now, I remember meeting her and her cute daughter Kenzie years ago. Kenzie isn't so little anymore, she is growing up so fast! Betsy and Jeff will be married in just a few short weeks and I am getting excited for their wedding day at the Salk Lake temple. Thanks Betsy for trusting my locations. I love the shabby chic feel of this first location. So light and dreamy!

{ KATIE & TAYLOR ENGAGEMENTS }

2010-07-10T08:21:00.000-07:00

Katie and Taylor met me in Slat Lake for their engagements. I have become very fond of Salt Lake and wish I lived closer because of all the cool spots to shoot! These two were so happy and in love, it was hard to get them to do the serious shots because they couldn't keep a strait face! But really they did a great job and I think we got a nice mix!! Groomals are just around the corner!

{ PHOTOSHOP FRIDAY }

2010-07-09T00:10:00.000-07:00

Teresa Henrie came up from New Mexico to spend the day mentoring with me. What a cool chic! We were able to cover sooo much and she was just awesome to hang out with. I used Alyssa and Missy as my models again and they did a fabulous job working the camera!! Just wanted a bold punchy picture this time since I loved the purple shirt and beautiful back light! Alyssa has the most amazing big eyes!

{ PHOTOSHOP FRIDAY }

2010-07-05T03:44:00.000-07:00

Sometimes you grab a great shot with an ugly background! I snapped this picture while my daughter was sitting in an office chair. I used the airbrush tool and sampled the surrounding color and sprayed to blend things together a bit. Added a texture to lightly cover things up even more. Who needs a studio when you can fake light, shadows, and backdrops in Photoshop?....Just kidding! I would love, love, love to have a real studio! But for now this is my workaround!

{ MY BABY IS FIVE }

2010-07-02T17:33:00.000-07:00

I can't believe how fast time flies. My baby turned five today and she will be off to kindergarten this fall. Wish I could slow things down and just enjoy her all to myself a little longer. But I know that's not the way things work. She is so smart, so sassy, and SUCH a girl! I have really enjoyed having a daughter and watching all of the differences between her and my boys. The drama, the moods, the tears, the laughter! I guess I wouldn't trade any of it though. She is certainly our little "princess".

I decided to do a "birthday" shoot with some of Avery's freinds in the orchard.
Gina Oh , a good photographer friend of mine flew out from California and needed a "stylized" set for a commercial photoshoot. She shoots for Eden's Bouquet clothing. We hired the lovely and super talented Carolee, owner of Junque Design . She is soooo amazing! She had everything set up and ready to go, all we had to do was show up and shoot! She made all of the birthday hats and also has been custom making me flag banners for some of my shoots (I'm slightly obsessed with them)! She sells all of these fabulous items and they make such a difference in adding a fun flair to the photo session. So Gina and I shared the set and it worked out beautifully. Plus it was so fun to finally meet Gina in person and Avery got to be one of her little models!! Let me tell you, she is such an incredible photographer. You MUST check out her BLOG . Not only is she a huge talent, but has become a great friend.

Happy birthday baby girl!!

{ PHOTOSHOP FRIDAY }

2010-07-02T03:29:00.000-07:00

Go for the crop! Sometimes cropping can add a more up close and personal feel to a photograph. Play around with cropping and see what angles, and perspective you can give your pictures!

Going to see Toy Story 3 with the kids tonight! I Hope everyone has a great 4th of July weekend. I'm going to pig out on BBQ!!

{ MENTORING WITH ELISE }

2010-06-29T13:02:00.000-07:00

What an incredible day of mentoring! ELISE signed up for my full day mentoring where we not only went over my editing in depth in Photoshop, but we also went on a live shoot with models. This is soooooooo much fun and a great way to learn more about posing, lighting, metering/ exposures, and just have the all around experience of being on a shoot. I am very impressed with how quickly Elise was able to incorporate the editing into her photography. Check out her blog to see her edits! Alyssa and Missy did such a great job modeling for us! I've got so many more to share with you from our shoot. If you would like to model for one of my shoots, or know someone who would, e-mail me andeet8@gmail.com and send me a picture!

{ BREEZY & JODI }

2010-06-27T21:00:00.000-07:00

These two lovely gorgeous gals came up from southern Utah to mentor with me! I feel like the luckiest person, not only do I get to meet cool new people all the time, but we get to talk photoshop and photography, two of my greatest passions! They also hired me to get some new head shots. So here is the finished product!! Such a fun day!!!

{ PHOTOSHOP FRIDAY }

2010-06-25T09:32:00.000-07:00

My dilemma has always been choosing between something soft, faded, and more on the vintage neutral side...or bold, punchy, and colorful. I think it's important to know how to do both. Not all clients like the super punched up editing. It may not look right hanging on the walls of their home or blend with their decor, or even fit their style or personality. Trends come and go. If you make yourself a little more versatile, you can collaborate with your clients on the look they want and pull it off with full creative and artistic control! What looks good on your walls?

{ MENTORING WITH NICKI }

2010-06-24T01:55:00.000-07:00

Finished up a few more edits from this mentoring session! Seriously, I LOVE mentoring. I have met some of the coolest people on line and in person and it has been so amazing to teach people and watch them have those light bulb moments and learn new techniques and tools to help their own photography soar! Nicki Wright of Nixi Photography was so much fun to spend the day with and is doing such a great job for a gal who's only been doing this for less than a year.

Also, I can't stress enough how fun it is to have a stylized session. It adds so much detail and intrestingness to the photographs. I have been collaborating with Carolee, the owner of JUNQUE DESIGN to stylize some of my sessions. Her prices range anywhere from $75-$200 depending on what you want/need for your session. Seriously photographers, she is amazing to work with, has so many killer props, and just oozes style. If you need to have a session stylized, I highly recommend hiring her!

Can I just say that I think these two are like the hottest couple.... quite possibly on the planet! I love the trust we have built. They are always so great to work with and let me have complete creative control. You will see them on my blog again over the years I am sure.

{ KENZIE'S SENIOR PICTURES }

2010-06-21T22:51:00.000-07:00

Can I just say I LOVE red hair. So fun to photograph! Kenzie has such a fun personality and we had a total blast out on this shoot. Pretty much laughed from start to finish! I don't know what it is, seems like that's all I do on shoots anymore is just goof around and laugh! She's smart, sassy, and just all around the sweetest girl ever!

{ ANDREW & DUSTEE ENGAGED }

2010-06-18T18:32:00.000-07:00

What a fabulous and beautiful couple! I had so much fun photographing these two. They were naturals in front of the camera! Mandy, one of Dustee's best friends mentored with me and used this session to gain more experience. She did an awesome job and I can't wait to see all of her cool edits!! Next up is groomals for this coupe!

{ PHOTOSHOP FRIDAY }

2010-06-18T12:52:00.000-07:00

OK, so I will be the first person to admit that I don't always get the perfect exposure on every shot. Wish it happened 100% of the time, but it just doesn't. Maybe some of you out there can relate to that!! Often I come away really liking a picture from a session that may have been a little too dim or a little too bright. As long as the detail hasn't been completely lost through an extreme over exposure or super heavy on the shadows, there is still hope!! For me it is very easy to fix up a picture that is just a little on the dim side. I know I've said it before....but levels people!!!! Love my LEVELS! I guess it's just a preference thing. Some photographers really like curves. For some reason I just feel like I have so much more control over levels. But hey, that's just me!! Also I used the liquify tool to giver just a slight bit more of a smile!! Play around, see what you come up with!

Happy weekend!

{ WHAT I'M UP TO }

2010-06-15T21:24:00.000-07:00

I guess Summer is the new Fall! I have been so busy with sessions, editing, and mentoring!! Here are some of the fun things I have been working on!!

{ PHOTOSHOP FRIDAY }

2010-06-11T20:20:00.000-07:00

Wow! I went from one Photoshop Friday to the next. I have been swamped, but I promise I have so so many sessions to share with you. Engagement sessions, Weddings, bridals, groomals, seniors, personal shoots, mentoring shoots.... Ahhhhh....!!! I love how photoshop has so many ways to manipulate and change colors. Everything I do in PS has a direct effect on color weather it is making the existing color richer or changing the hue and shade all together. Play around with your hue and saturation and see what you come up with!!

{ PHOTOSHOP FRIDAY }

2010-06-04T00:20:00.000-07:00

This week has just zoomed right by! So happy for the weekend! It was really dark and overcast this day, so my pictures were more on the cool side. I shoot a lot of times in auto white balance because I like to go back in to PS and tweak things there myself. Sometimes I will shoot in Kelvin white balance just to warm things up. But 80% of the time it's auto white balance for me. Also Levels is a great way to boost the light and give your picture the appearance that there is this juicy pocket of light! Which clearly there was not!! I even had to do a head swap on this picture because I liked the expression on her face, but wanted to see the seeds blowing off the dandelion!

{ BETSY & JEFF ENGAGED }

2010-06-03T00:52:00.000-07:00

So for those of you that know Jeff, he's just a laid back easy goin' kind of guy who loves sports. On the other hand Betsy loves fashion and loves to get all dressed up! Thought this first picture was very fitting!! Betsy and Kenzie are so lucky to have Jeff in their life, they seem so genuinely happy! Looking forward to bridals around the corner!

{ ZOZOBUGBABY COMMERCIAL SHOOT }

2010-05-30T09:38:00.000-07:00

I am so thrilled to introduce you to the amazing and fabulous clothing of Zozobugbaby! Julie Martin is such a talented clothing designer who creates unique and one of a kind clothing for her Zozobugbaby designer label. These pieces are so hip and fresh and photograph incredibly well!! Julie will be featured on the MCP actions blog later this month and you won't want to miss her interview with Jodi! She just launched her new FALL LINE today, so check it out!!!

{ BOOK YOUR SESSION EARLY}

2010-05-29T17:00:00.000-07:00

I have been super busy and I am so sorry to those who I have not been able to book. I would love to be able to take it all on, but I just can't. All portrait sessions and weddings are booked for the summer. I am now booking Fall weddings and have a handful of July and August mentoring sessions available. If you are planning on getting married in the Fall, please remember to book your photographer 2-3 months in advance. And because a post wouldn't feel right without a picture, enjoy this beautiful gal

{ PHOTOSHOP FRIDAY }

2010-05-28T11:01:00.001-07:00

Oh how I love to punch things up! I don't do many B&W's because I'm such a sucker for color. In photoshop there are a zillion ways to manipulate color. Punch it up, tone it down, change it, the possibilities are endless!! This is a fabulous senior session in the line up to be edited! SUCH a fun session! Have a great weekend everyone!!

*** Photoshop Friday is a good way for me to show you the possibilities with editing. However I won't be going over the step by step details of my editing process. If you do want that knowledge, l offer mentoring where we go over everything in depth! Look under my categories and select "mentoring" to learn more about it, and e-mail me for all the details!! I have been having a blast with my online and in person mentoring, and I will have more pictures to come from some of those sessions as well as some testimonials! I LOVE seeing the difference people are making with their photography after mentoring. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy!!

{ KELSEY & JORDAN GROOMALS }

2010-05-27T16:45:00.000-07:00

These two are sooooo in love and it has been fun watching them interact as a couple! We lucked out and shot these on a nice day sandwiched in between some crazier weather (whew!). I couldn't stop laughing at some of the funny things Jordan would do, from his dance moves, to his funny faces, all while Kelsey was trying to be serious and strike a pose!! He had us all entertained the whole time!! So fun!

{ DANNI'S BRIDALS }

2010-05-24T03:13:00.000-07:00

I'm still amazed that we survived this session! We were lucky to catch a few pockets of light here and there through out the scattered rain showers! I'm sure we will have perfect weather for the June wedding! Well let's hope anyway! Check out this striking beauty.

{ PHOTOSHOP FRIDAY }

2010-05-21T10:59:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday everyone! Super busy these days and trying to keep my head above water!! I saw Kelsey's engagement announcement last week and she chose this image and it looked amazing! I used a texture to warm up this picture and add interestingness to it, to give the illusion that there really was a warm sunset behind them!

{ PERFECT DAY OF MENTORING }

2010-05-18T13:56:00.000-07:00

Nicki Wright of Nixi Photography flew in from Seattle to spend the day mentoring with me! We had so much fun, I don't think we stopped laughing the entire time! We focused on editing, talked a little about business in general, and went on an AMAZING evening shoot with the ever beautiful Madelyn and Justin. You may remember them from HERE or HERE. Nicki has only been into photography for six months and is already doing an excellent job! She was a quick learner and I know she is going places! I'm sure I will have a massive post to follow in the future, but I just had to share a few for now!!

Nicki working with Madelyn

Me at work....

I have to give Nicki credit for this shot. It was her shot and I worked up an edit. She had a brand spankin' new 85mm 1.4 and it was marvelous! She captured light that I have never seen before and I was not getting it off the 50mm 1.4. It was so warm and soft, just incredible! No flash or reflector used on any of these pictures.

{FEATURED...THANK YOU! }

2010-05-17T02:48:00.000-07:00

I am such a lucky girl today to be featured again by the amazing utahbrideblog I have bookmarked their site and check it frequently to learn the latest trends and get inspiration! If you are planning a wedding you should check them out!

{ PHOTOSHOP FRIDAY }

2010-05-11T03:00:00.000-07:00

Yes, it's true....I missed a few photoshop Friday's :( Got so busy I spaced it. So I'm posting extra to make up! Happy that the weekend is looking warm and sunny!

{ STORMY BRIDALS }

2010-05-11T02:37:00.000-07:00

Wow! What crazy and unpredictable weather we had for Danni's bridals! I remember we had the same lovely weather for her engagements :) After already rescheduling once because of weather, we decided to just go for it and hope for the best. It started hailing on me on the way up to Salt Lake (not a good sign). Then the clouds parted and it was bright and sunshiny, but not for long before it turned into a major down pour. It completely soaked my poor bride making her gorgeous big curls go flat. Not to worry, we stopped by a local Walgreens and bought a curling iron, snuck into a hair salon bathroom, re-curled her hair, and bam...good to go for round 2!!! I love my brides! They are so much fun!! Seems like each session is such an adventure!!! Good times! I'm sure I will have a mega post down the road after I get through these next few crazy weeks of shooting, editing, and mentoring!

{ THE GOOD OLD DAYS }

2010-05-05T15:55:00.000-07:00

My kids were sooo excited for this portion of the photo shoot because they got to have a "coke"! Getting all three of my kids to photograph together is seriously like pulling teeth. They fight, they don't listen to me, they goof around!!! It was much easier to take each child aside and do individual portraits, but you know me, I work my very best and feel the most in my element when I am one on one! Truth is I haven't really even edited these yet, but I thought I would at least throw one up for now! Hopefully down the road I will get a full post put together!

{ JUST A LITTLE F.Y.I.}

2010-05-03T06:50:00.000-07:00

{ KELSEY & JORDAN ENGAGED }

2010-04-29T04:07:00.000-07:00

This was one of those sessions where the weather decided to cooperate! In fact the light was PERFECT. Slightly defused by a very thin layer of clouds...ahhhhh!! These two were so fun to photograph and just couldn't stop smiling, cuddling, and giggling! Groomals are around the corner and I am getting so excited! Oh ya, and the amazing quilt was made my sister. I've got to convince her to make me a bunch of these pretty little gems for my shoots!

{ DANNI AND SKYLER ENGAGED }

2010-04-25T03:13:00.000-07:00

The weather decided to be super fickle on this engagements session. Moments of bright sunshine, thick dark clouds, hail, rain, snow, wind. We froze, but it was so worth it. Kinda forced us indoors, so we set up a "part two" mini session on a much warmer day so that we could get some nice backlit pictures. All in all it turned out and we had so much fun and had a lot of laughs!! This couple is madly in love and so excited for their big day in June!

{ PHOTOSHOP FRIDAY }

2010-04-23T01:03:00.001-07:00

Yes! Friday is here! Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend. I'm gonna curl up with a big bowl of popcorn and watch Avatar!

When a picture is a little dull, dim, and on the cool side, try warming it up and adding some life to it! I like Totally Rad Action's "warm it up Kris"

{ SPRING IS FINALLY HERE! }

2010-04-21T00:21:00.000-07:00

It's been a long time coming but the climbing temperatures and blooming flowers are a good sign that we're headed in the right direction!! This was such a fun session in the orchard. So many more to come!

{ HORTIN FAMILY }

2010-04-18T10:37:00.000-07:00

What a fun family! Can you believe how talented this mom is, she made her daughters skirts!! I struggle to sew on a lost button!! We lucked out and had really nice weather this day and the kids did an amazing job. Family pictures are not easy (for mom's and dad's) but this family came prepared and we all had a great time! I've added a blooper at the bottom just for fun!!

{ PHOTOSHOP FRIDAY }

2010-04-16T00:48:00.000-07:00

I am really close to posting this family session on my blog, so I thought I would hurry and use this picture for my Photoshop Friday! If you missed last weeks picture, you can see it and learn about what I'm doing HERE. Or you can just look for Photoshop Friday in my archives. Isn't she a beauty! So so easy to photograph...and such a great big sister!

*TIP* I love to add lots of deep rich shadows to many of my pictures. Of coarse with photoshop there are always like 100 ways to accomplish the same thing. But I am a huge fan of levels. Always the big debate between curves and levels, like Ford and Chevy! I personally LOVE me some levels!!!

2010-04-14T23:21:00.000-07:00

2010-04-14T02:32:00.001-07:00

{ VINTAGE FUN! }

2010-04-12T01:17:00.000-07:00

For me the great debate has always been what style of editing I like better. Is it the deep rich bold colors, or a softer more subtle color pallete, a slight vintage look? The truth is I love them both! I refuse to choose between them, in fact, I kinda like having an eclectic look. One that you can't really pin down. I can experiment and try new things and not have to worry that I am deviating away from a specific or signature look. I kinda like the freedom in that! I have to admit, even when I am trying to do a softer vintage edit, I still tend to want to punch it up! So some of these are more of a "bold vintage"!! I have so many things coming up and much to post. I will get some sneak peeks on the blog soon!

{ PHOTOSHOP FRIDAY }

2010-04-09T04:21:00.000-07:00

Photoshop Friday is something that I have been thinking about doing for a while now, and I'm so excited to add this segment to my blog! Every Friday I will post a before and after. And by doing so I hope to accomplish two things.

1) That aspiring photographers will have their eyes opened to the delicious possibilities of post processing and editing in photoshop!

2) That clients will get a better sense of where their picture started and where it finished up. That greater value will be placed on the time and work it takes to make a picture into something special.

And hey.....if nothing else, it's just fun to look at a little eye candy to get your weekend started off right!
***I may even throw out an occasional tip!

{ JESSICA & THOMAS MARRIED }

2010-04-06T02:30:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful day of sunshine these two enjoyed on their wedding day! I get warm fuzzy's just thinking about it (maybe that's because there is three inches of snow outside on my lawn....and it's April) It's so fun to photograph couples through out the process of engagement to marriage and to watch and observe the love they have for each other. Glad I got to be a part of it!

{ THE MATERNAL LENS FEATURE }

2010-04-01T11:26:00.001-07:00

The Maternal Lens is such an awesome blog! Each week they highlight and interview a new photographer for their "low down...throw down" It is so much fun and I'm really happy they contacted me to be a part of this! Make sure you stop by and check out this amazing blog. They have all kinds of incredible information for photographers and they do giveaways all the time too!!

Check out my interview HERE! You may learn a thing or two about me!!!!

{ MENTORING }

2010-03-31T19:32:00.000-07:00

{ PHOTO SHOOT & PHOTOSHOP }

2010-03-29T03:20:00.000-07:00

I was able to sneak away for a little while last week and snag some fun shots of Avery. I desperately need to get some new fresh photos of my boys. They aren't very excited about that prospect, I think it's going to take some serious bribing! Besides, Avery is just so much funner to dress up and take out for pictures...and she actually likes it! She is such a poser!! I have so many more that I want to edit, but here are just a few for now. I am always fascinated at the countless ways you can edit a photograph inside of Photoshop. I added a before and after just to show you how far a picture can go from strait out of camera to finished product. I have been super busy and I have a lot coming up and so much to share with you!

{ FEATURED }

2010-03-10T00:11:00.000-08:00

A big thank you to Audrey and everyone at utahbrideblog.com For this lovely feature of Thomas and Jessica's engagement session. This is such an amazing website with so many resources and useful information for anyone planning a wedding. Check em' out!

See the feature!

{ JESSICA'S BRIDALS }

2010-02-28T22:25:00.000-08:00

Are you ready for this? I can never narrow it down, it's just to hard! I adore working with brides and taking their images and trying to create something special for them. It was fore casted to rain this day, and although it was pretty crisp outside, we were lucky and didn't get rained out!!! Jessica is a striking beauty, she is such a natural in front of the camera too!

{ CS4 SEMINAR }

2010-02-26T02:39:00.000-08:00

You can never learn to much about CS4 right? I love Photoshop and I'm excited to attend this all day training. Hopefully I will come away with a few more gems of information!

{ BRIDAL SNEAK PEEK }

2010-02-24T04:21:00.000-08:00

I have a HUGE bridal post coming this weekend, but for now here is a little glimpse!

{ PROJECT SNEAK PEEK REVEALED.......AND A KILLER SESSION!!!}

2010-02-14T13:15:00.000-08:00

Thank You to kellee Smith for encouraging me to push forward with these sessions!

{ PROJECT SNEAK PEEK }

2010-02-08T12:11:00.000-08:00

Project sneak peek.....remember these? Bet you're still wondering what my "project" is that I have been working on all this time! Well the truth is I got a little side tracked...BUT, I promise that I will announce what I've been up to on Valentine's day! No more waiting!! Meet Erin and David, they have been married for 5 years and wanted some new fresh pictures! David is a law student and so they are just busy, busy, busy working and going to school. They were so much fun to photograph and we had a good time even though it was freezing that day!

{ SCHRAMM FAMILY }

2010-02-04T23:15:00.000-08:00

So the big debate is on for me again. Color or B & W? I am always drawn to color. But now days there are so many variations and tweaks you can make to a B & W. And of coarse sometimes a soft or vintage looking color palette can be pleasing as well. Maybe the answer lies in what would look best hanging on your wall depending on your own personal taste or the decor of your home. I guess for me, I like all three!! I like mixing a good combination of everything. Funky rich bold colors in my boys room, vintage soft and subtle photographs in my daughters room, and classic B & W's in my family room. I guess that's what works for me. I have processed some of these in both color and B & W just to show you how crazy it can be trying to decide! Oh ya, and check out this beauty. I loved all of her expressions, she was a natural and the star of the show!!

{ WILLIAMS FAMILY }

2010-02-01T22:59:00.000-08:00

I was so thrilled to have the opportunity to meet Jessica Coronado of Bella Rose Photography We met up in SL while she was on a family photo session, and I had the privilege of shooting along side her as a second shooter. How adorable is this family? Seriously this little girl just melts my heart. Thanks for the invite and the good time, you are amazing and super cool!!

{ MICHELLE KANE WORKSHOP }

2010-01-29T10:12:00.000-08:00

My friend Michelle Kane is putting on a fantastic workshop in June! Her work is some of the very best out there. Her use of color and her editing is simply brilliant and she is going to be showing you how she gets her amazing look!! If you go to Michelle's blog, you can read all the details about what she is offering. But best of all you can see so many wonderful before and after shots of her work. It will really give you a sense of where you can take a picture that comes strait out of the camera. Don't miss out, she is only taking on and teaching 12 photographers!!

{ MY ANGEL }

2010-01-26T01:11:00.000-08:00

How can you describe the sweetness of a little girl? There really aren't the right words. Although my baby girl is growing up much faster than I would like, I have been enjoying her every step of the way. Her favorite thing to do right now is crawl up in my lap and read books with me. She has memorized all of the nursery rhymes, so usually she does most of the reading to me! It won't be long before she has out grown that, so I am trying to soak it all in and enjoy it while I can. Don't get me wrong she has plenty of spunk and sass, and we have our moments. But there is just something about her, something that makes my life a whole lot better, a whole lot happier. She really is my angel.

Yep......She really is my angel.....

{ JESSICA & THOMAS ENGAGEMENTS }

2010-01-21T02:19:00.000-08:00

I don't think I have met a happier couple than Jessica and Thomas! Seriously they were smiling, giggling, and laughing the entire session. It was so fun and they were totally up for anything. Jessica's bridal session is right around the corner, so stay tuned for that. I can never decide between rich colors or vintage when it comes to editing, so these photographs are very "eclectic"!

{ PHOTO EXCHANGE }

2010-01-15T22:11:00.000-08:00

Feeling blue? Uninspired? Creative juices drying up? Try a photo exchange to re-charge your batteries! If you are wondering what a photo exchange is and how you can get in on one, hop on over to Michelle Kane's hot fresh blog to learn all about it!! And check out her unbelievable and inspiring portfolio while your at it. Trust me....you'll be hooked!

It's really eye opening to see how another artist will interpret your SOOC (strait out of camera) photograph, and to see what spin they will put on it. Not only is the photo exchange challenging and super fun but it's a great way to make a new friend in the industry! My photo exchange has taken place with the uber talented and lovely Jessica Coronado of Bella Rose Photography. Her colors, clarity, and style are incredible. I have been admiring her from the sidelines for a while now! Not only is she talented, she is very sweet and personable too!!

Check out this moody, sultry, deep, rich B&W Ahhh..................oh ya!

{ SO THIS IS LOVE...... }

2010-01-04T19:43:00.000-08:00

Well, here it is, Madelyn and Justin's wedding day!!! It started off at a lovely 17 degrees! We were freezing to death, but we managed to survive! The reception at the Birch Creek Golf Coarse was beautiful. Her flowers, the food, everything was just amazing! Justin's family are farmers and so he surprised her by whisking her away in a bright shiny green John Deere tractor! These two are so in love and were a complete pleasure to spend time with and to photograph all the details of their special day!

{ CHRISTMAS 2009 }

2009-12-26T10:38:00.000-08:00

I've always wanted to try a shot like this!

{ WHAT I'M UP TO }

2009-12-22T13:29:00.000-08:00

I've taken some time to enjoy this holiday season with my family. The kids have been playing in the snow non stop. We have certainly been going through a lot of hot chocolate around here!! I have found a little time to start the editing process on some of my sessions and thought I would post a little sample of what I am working on. I appreciate everyone's patience, I'll hit it hard after the new year! Have a Merry Christmas everyone!

{ FEATURED }

2009-12-10T00:51:00.000-08:00

EEEK!!! I am so thrilled to be chosen and featured on the highly reputable UtahBrideBlog.com This website is such an amazing resource for those looking for ideas, inspiration, and vendors for their upcoming big day!!
Click on the link to view the feature!

And don't forget to peak at my senior session below!!

{ SHELBY PART 2 }

2009-12-10T00:10:00.000-08:00

I have been crazy busy working on projects and editing, editing, editing! Can't wait to share some of the things I have been working on!

Shelby is such a talented dancer. She has that fire and passion for it! I love these kinds of sessions because...well they are just so much fun! It's cool to tap into peoples talents and see what excites them and makes them tick. Thought I would share these last few from her senior photo shoot.

I have been getting more and more requests for mentoring, if any of you out there are interested in mentoring, email me at andeet8@gmail.com for details!

{ GROOMALS FULL MEGA PREVIEW }

2009-11-23T04:50:00.000-08:00

Madelyn and Justin are such an incredible couple! I feel privileged to be working with them. Thanks for allowing me to have creative freedom and just have fun!! Madelyn's only request was to go a little vintage. I am so excited to photograph your special day! I hope you love your pictures!!!

{ BEAUTIFUL GIRLS }

2009-11-20T00:40:00.000-08:00

This is my friend Sydney and her four beautiful daughters. Seriously they are just the cutest funniest girls ever. This is the second time I have had the privilege of photographing them, and I can't believe how much they have grown and changed in a year. We had so much fun goofing around and then chasing the light to squeeze in those last few back lit shots as the sun was going down! I think those just might be my favorite of the bunch! Little models I tell you!.....

{ JAXON SENIOR PREVIEW }

2009-11-18T02:09:00.001-08:00

I had a great time with Jaxon. What a laid back, handsome, and easy going guy! He loves sports and is on his high school football team. He is also big into hunting and we got to tap into that a little bit. It was fun hearing his duck calls! He already has big plans after graduation. All I can say is....good luck keeping the girls at bay, look at those muscles!

{ GROOMALS SNEAK PEEK } Utah Wedding Photographer

2009-11-14T02:26:00.000-08:00

Oh my, isn't she stunning? Seriously such an amazing dress! I have ooodles of pictures from our groomals session. Still working hard to finish them up and then I will have a gigantic post of eye candy!!!

{ JUSTIN & MADELYN FULL PREVIEW }

2009-11-05T23:32:00.000-08:00

Are you ready for a MASSIVE post! Ahhhhh I so heart working with couples. What an interesting day we had for the engagements. It was overcast with lots of lovely open shade, and then the sun decided to make an appearance right in time for some nice backlit and sunflare pics! Very short lived and then came the rain!! But we made the most of it!! Madelyn and Justin have been so much fun to hang out with and get to know. They are smart, classy, and have such a bright future ahead of them. Oh ya, and can you believe how amazingly beautiful and photogenic they are?? Bridals are up next..... What's your favorite shot?

{ PROJECT FULL PREVIEW }

2009-11-03T23:37:00.000-08:00

Remember Logan from a post many moons ago? Well he LOVES to dance! He especially likes hip-hop and break dancing and he is extremely good at it. These pictures may seem kinda strange if you don't know who the Jabbawockeez are. But Logan idolizes these guys, and they are uber cool! I guess in today's modern teen language you could say they are "sick"!! (click on the word Jabbawockeez to see a clip of them).

Oh ya, my project! Bet you thought I forgot all about that :) Nope, I am still excited to share with you some of the cool things that I have been conjuring up and tell you all about it! I have just gotten a little itty bitty side tracked with all of my Fall sessions! So....it may still be a while yet until I share. Here is a full project preview of Logan!! Watch out, there are some crazy wierd edits?

{ ONE FOR NOW }

2009-10-30T23:19:00.000-07:00

I am in LOVE with this shot! I was able to capture some really fun pics of Sydney and her four beautiful daughters. Mega post ahead, but enjoy this one for now.

{ MADELYN & JUSTIN }

2009-10-27T19:33:00.000-07:00

I am SO excited to be working with this GORGEOUS couple! Isn't young love so HOT! These guys are just so madly in love!! I can't wait to post the rest, there are soooo many incredible shots from their engagement session. Enjoy the sneak peek :)

{ BAD TO THE BONE! }

2009-10-24T10:41:00.000-07:00

Well....OK not really!! Such a down to earth family! I had so much fun photographing them and their dog "Booomer"!!! The leaves were in their prime and we took full advantage of that! I love the connection that this dad had with all of the women in his life. Just a sweet fun family!

{ THE LATEST }

2009-10-20T01:38:00.000-07:00

Here is a little preview of some of the sessions I am working on. Much more to come later!

{ FALL PICS OF MY KIDS } Utah Childrens Photographer

2009-10-15T01:22:00.000-07:00

Here is the full fall preview of my own kiddos! It's always hard for me to choose between bright colors or a more vintage toned down look. Anyway, these guys we not very thrilled to find out that our family picnic also meant picture time! And forget getting a picture with all of them together.....maybe next time :)

{ SHELBY FULL PREVIEW } Utah Senior Photographer

2009-10-13T12:09:00.000-07:00

It was really cold and stormy the day of Shelby's photo session. The weather was all sorts of crazy and we almost got rained on! I guess we lucked out though. We had a lot of fun and Shelby is such an easy goin' sweet girl! We might squeak a few dance pictures in down the road!

{ HAIR SHOP }

2009-10-10T19:21:00.000-07:00

Something Avery frequently likes to play is "hair shop". She loves to pull up a chair behind me and brush my hair out, rub globs of mousse around, and pretend to curl it. I would normally object to waisting the mousse and having my hair in tangles, but honestly it feels good to have someone brush and play with your hair. It's relaxing (almost)! Her hair is naturally pin strait, so we decided to buy her some rollers from the store. We got her hair pretty damp, added some mousse, rolled up all the rollers, and used a hot blow dryer to dry her hair. She just couldn't wait for them to dry all day, so we sped up the process ourselves! She was pretty amazed at how bouncy and flouncy her new curls were. I wish this process were faster than using a curling iron, but overall it really wasn't. The curls did seem to last longer though! Here are a few before and after pics of our "hair shop" time together!

{ TAYLOR FAMILY }

2009-10-08T01:54:00.000-07:00

This dad may drive a Harley Davidson around, but don't be fooled. These three gorgeous gals have got him wrapped around their fingers!!! It was so fun to watch him with his girls. You could really feel the love this family has for each other. They were a pleasure to photograph. Here is a preview!

{ KENADEE PART 2 }

2009-10-06T17:09:00.000-07:00

Here are the last edits from this session! Kenadee is so much fun to photograph, so fun and sassy!!!

Color.......or

Vintage....??

I got this concept from Michelle Kane photography. Check out her blog, she rocks!

{ KELLEE }

2009-10-03T23:25:00.000-07:00

Whew! I am so excited to post the pictures from my photo shoot with Kellee and Celeste (Celeste's are down below this post, check em' out). These gals are not only GORGEOUS, but they are incredibly talented photographers. It has been such a cool experience getting to know them. I attended Kellee's mentorship this summer and it was so inspiring. Check out her BLOG to learn more about her mentorships, and well.....just to see her awesome body of work!

{ CELESTE }

2009-10-03T22:44:00.000-07:00

I don't think you can be around a sweeter or kinder person than Celeste. She's just a fun easy goin' gal! Seriously, Kellee is soooo lucky to have such a fabulous photography partner and friend. And Celeste you have the prettiest eyes ever!

I think this last shot just might be my fav. Look at this hot little model!

{ SHELBY SENIOR SNEAK PEEK }

2009-10-03T19:50:00.002-07:00

Today I got to hang out with Shelby and her mom. They are soooo much fun to be around! We had a lot of good laughs and they put up with my crazy driving from location to location! Shelby is a really sweet girl, a great student, and hard worker. Oh ya and she loves dance! Love the fall leaves and rich colors this time of year. Here is a little peek for now. I am up to my eye balls in editing this busy time of year. Other posts are coming soon........I promise!

{ FALL BEAUTY }

2009-09-28T16:30:00.000-07:00

Two posts in one day, I'm on a roll! I love Autumn! the colors, the cool snap in the air, the food, etc... Hands down my favorite season. This is my little munchkin...such a poser! She has gotten quite used to these photo shoots and now looks forward to them! How lucky am I? Better enjoy while I can before she changes her mind! Nothing beats amazing lighting and the warm glow of Fall colors as a back splash! I managed to snap a few of my boys too, full post to come...!

{ BRYAN & MARIE }

2009-09-28T14:42:00.000-07:00

These two were so fun to photograph and so playful and cute with each other. I have so many great photographs from this session. Can't wait to edit more of them and post to the blog, so keep your eye out. Enjoy this one for now!

{ PROJECT SNEAK PEEK }

2009-09-22T22:18:00.001-07:00

I had the most fabulous day hangin' out in Salt Lake photographing Kellee and Celeste of Moments By Kellee photogrpahy. It was fun watching these girls be on the other side of the camera:) We spent most of the day laughing, goofing around, and not taking ourselves to seriously!! They are both so photogenic. There is much more to come from this session, so stay tuned! Thanks for the good times ladies! Go to Kellee's amazing blog to see her outstanding work!

{ JENNIFER }

2009-09-21T01:20:00.000-07:00

This summer my sisters flew in town. Boy did we have fun shopping, eating, and goofing around! When you get 4 sisters together, it's bound to be crazy right? Well, naturally I had to do a photo shoot, so I used them to help me with my project. I do promise in time to reveal what I am working on! I have been so excited about it!! I have more pictures of my other sisters that I will be posting soon.

Isn't she gorgeous!

{ PROJECT SNEAK PEEK }

2009-09-18T19:42:00.000-07:00

{ KENADEE }

2009-09-14T21:21:00.000-07:00

I am still working on a few more from this session, but here is a good portion of it for now. Kenadee is a straight A student with a good head on her shoulders. She is such a talented and fun gal. We had a total blast on this photo session! I loved the different lighting we found at the various locations.