blondies

More fabulous models... aren't they breathtaking little girls. They were very quiet and shy but amazing listeners and they did such a great job for 2 whole hours in the studio.

these purple ones were taken with my new light set up...




i like this one in B&W

little miss photogenic..

So here is one of the models from yesterday. She was such a trooper out in the cold for an hour and she didn't even bat an eye. I kept asking her if she was having fun and she would say, "I don't know". So, I am not sure if it was worth it to her, but I have to say this is one of my favorite urban sessions to date. We went over the top with the accessories but I love it. Thanks Amy & Chris for coming out to see me, you girls were so fun and Amy, if you ever get in my car again and pretend that I backed up into the car behind me I will mess you up!! jk. Thanks Miss P for modeling for us!!

Noell, your adorable daughters are my next post I promise!

Mini Sessions 2009... Feb. 12th

I only offer mini sessions once a year, so here goes, the info is as follows.

Mini sessions include a 30 minute studio session for up to 2 children (immediate family only).
The COST: $75 sitting fee, due at time of booking.
The Goods: You will receive a complimentary 8x10 and 10% off your entire order.
If you would like to prepay to receive your images on high Resoltion CD (print when and where you wish)
with your session fee included, the cost will be $450, this cannot be added after your session, you must prepay for this option.
The Date: February 12th (great Valentines gift:))
Slots available: 1pm, 1:45, 2:30, 3:15, 4:00

After the session... You will receive an online gallery with 15-20 of your best portraits to order from. You will have 10 days to place your order from your online gallery.

Please call my assistant KENDRA (who is incredibly nice) to book your appointment, her phone # is 801.369.8496
PHONE CALLS only please.
These sessions will book quickly.



Can't wait to see who comes out, it will be lots of fun, food and music too!

Studio in my house?

Okay not really, but now I have an extra light to take on location and I shot this photo this morning of Tate in my bedroom, this is his annoyed with mom look. He looks so big in this photo, it just kills me!

Oh yes, I get my 3 inch gallery wrap huge family photo tomorrow, I am so excited. I will take a photo and post here on the blog.

Happy New Year!

Better late than never. Had to share to totally awesome photo of my friend Kelly and I, yeah we are kinda rockin' out our 80's clothes just for your enjoyment... Enjoy the eye candy...
Oh by the way, my hair is no longer blonde, it's red so if you show up to a shoot don't be alarmed!

So, I am interested to know what you all did for new year's? I always have pretty low key New Year's, maybe I can live vicariously through you all!!??

Models needed this Sat. Jan 10th...

I need 2-3 models this Saturday. Ages 4-18. You will receive a free 8x10 and 30% off any additional prints you decide to order. Please email me if you are intersted, no photographers children please.
Email: simplicityphotography@yahoo.com

they are Totally Rad...

So, if you are a photographer you know there are many actions you can purchase. I personally use actions very rarely (besides skin softening), I personally have just always felt like they didn't really help my workflow that much and I felt like they were kind of waisting my time because by the time I figured out what action would work well for each photo I had waisted precious time when I already knew what I wanted in the end and how to acheive it. Okay, bla bla bla, onto the good stuff... I just purchased the Totally Rad Action set and the only reason I did this is because I went to the Image is Found Shootshop and that is what they use to edit. I personally usually like really colorfull images, but for weddings I do like a little more vintage look as well. So I sat down and started editing the rest of this wedding and I LOVE THESE ACTIONS~ There are a ton to choose from too. I think I like the Lux soft, BAMF 8BIT (black and white), beer goggles, and the glowy one, can't remember the name. Anyways, just having some fun. It's nice to edit diferently for a bit. It has been so weird to sit down and have time on my hands the past 2 weeks, I rememeber the important job of being a mom and it's so nice to sit down and really get to play with my kids again. I am never going to work that much again!! I think I went a little insane, now I am back. Although now I think I am a little bored, so weird to go from being insanely busy to watching like 5 movies in one week. I am just looking forward to HAWAII and sporting my extra white sexy skin! Scary!

Here are a few examples of the TRA Revenge set:

Miss S

Had a sweet 8 year old in my studio this morning, she was all tomboy but was willing to be a little girly today:)

recents...

My new Favorite blog:::

LINK

I love the fun/random/fresh photography on here. I think it's a German blog, but since I don't take time to read articles anyways, pictures do all the talking for me...

Hawaii here I come!!

I am beyond excited that I get to go to Maui, Hawaii for the first time ever Jan 14-20th~ if you are interested in booking a session while I am there please email me asap, simplicityphotography@yahoo.com
I will be staying on the Kihei side of the island. I would love to do a beach session while I am there, I will be offering my 2008 pricing for a session booked in Hawaii.

At least I have a few good photos to show for it...

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As many of you know Anthony and I went to Paris and London for 10 days last March. It was kind of a bust, but it was definitely fun in it's own way even though we missed our kids SO much!! The hardest thing was how bad our dollar was and I wasn't a big fan of the city, I have learned the long hard was to stay away from tourist crap. I really would love to do it all over again and visit the countryside. Anyways, here are 3 photos I will be hanging in my white matted IKEA frames above Anthony's desk in our bedroom, so excited! I printed them on Metallic paper and I can't wait to see how they turn out.

I think I have decided on...

#2, which I think was my first instinct but I just love them all so then I thought, I will just do a canvas wall, but I am just a huge fan of one large canvas. I think I may print #1 for my studio or my office at home. Seriously, I cannot believe all of you that left comments, thank you so much! It's funny that so many people said #7 and I guess I wasn't even considering that one for the canvas but I do still love it. My problem with that one is Tate's hand, he looks a bit fruity!!

Decisions are the worst...

I always have a lot of empathy for my clients when they say it's hard to decide, I know what it's like. I love these photos that Jess took of our family, it totally captures US... Anyways, so I just bought a bunch of canvas cash from simply canvas, merry christmas to me! I want a huge canvas of our family in our entry hallway. So,,, help me decide! I have looked at them several times and I can't narrow it down to one for the large one. It's funny though as soon as someone gives me an opinion then I usually know how I really feel. It's like when you go shopping with your husband and your like, hey honey do you like this in purple or grey (in your head you subconsciously already know)? He throws out purple just to please you and you are like ew no! I like the grey one... So, that's what this is, help a girl out and take a little vote. I am suppose to be doing my last minute shopping right now, but it's basically a blizzard outside so I am playing with MY photos, how fun I get to play with my photos finally! I just got over a really nasty sickness so doing anything besides laying in bed is so great!

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Just leave a comment, I couldn't get a the poll to work!

My dream Christmas Tree...

Small, on a mantel, gorgeous Vintage ornaments, high enough that the kids can't touch!

CLICK HERE to see...

M&M

Had a very bitter cold yet fabulous wedding this morning. Couldn't wait to post because I haven't done a wedding in a few months, it's such a nice change from chasing toddlers around. These two were so easy even though it was 28 degrees, needless to say we were done in an hour:)

This close up one was my fave close up for the day.. and yes her eyes really do look that cool in real life

We warmed up for a min. inside..






some texture fun.

the old chair I thought I would never use...

but I did, and I liked it.

13

Yep, she's 13... you might recognize her from an earlier post with her bro's and sister. Not sure why her mom let's her out of the house (the boys are lining up I'm sure),,,, just kidding Melinda, I guess she does have to go to school and whatnot.
Her clothing was to die for and she was such a trooper in the freezing cold!
Thanks Miss B for coming in!

On a side note, my trip was fab! It was 70 degrees and sunny on the beach and I learned so much from the workshop. I will have to post some hilarious pictures of Jess and I, it really shows a side of me that I don't usually put on my blog,,, be prepared it's funny.

Maybe I should post every 10 minutes today...

Sorry everyone, just have to post I will be in San Diego (The Image is Found workshop!) from Tues-Thurs this week. If you are waiting for your orders I will get them to you on Friday or you can pick them up at my home while I am gone, just give me a call and we can arrange.

Thanks!

My Tate

I took him out to a new spot and he was SO mad at me, all he wanted to do is play ball with daddy. So, I kept telling him we were going bear hunting and that we just needed to knock on the school door and he would come out (hopefully not). That worked for about 2 seconds, then Anthony saved the day and got him to settle down. In the black and white one he is winding up to throw the ball at my face, oh well a little bruise is worth getting my 2 year old that hates getting his picture taken to look at me. I love this little ball of fire, he is my little man Tate...



check out his scowls

getting all caught up...

Had to post more of this session, enjoy the sneak peek...
I love that I have had so many curly heads lately! Doesn't she look like my photo of the month girl on the right?

He made me baby hungry... just for a few mintues... No kids in my future for like 3 more years, gotta enjoy the 2 crazy kids I have first.

"P" Family

I totally spaced posting this session, so here you go! These girls loved my trunk of clothing in my studio, it was a dress up party. The little guy didn't want much to do with me and couldn't leave mom's side so it was a pleasant surprise that we got any of him looking at the camera!