Childhood

I can't even begin to tell you all the reasons why I love this picture. OK, maybe I can, the angle of the camera, the dirt, the band aid, his freckles, and above all else, his eyes.

The Farm (part two)

I think these are possibly two of the most handsome cowboys in all of Central Utah, maybe even the whole of Utah. I hope I'm not embarrassing you boys, but Lord knows it's the truth. A huge thank you to Libby and Justin who invited right in their home and shared their piece of paradise with us. They were exceptionally gracious and hospitable. Our time there truly made our visit to the area one to remember.

Down on the farm

Hannah

Hannah's session was so much fun! We rocked the canyons with this shoot. She loved all the bright light in her eyes. These are just a few shots that we did for Hannah's senior pictures. I just couldn't pick which ones were my favorite.

Doesn't she look like a world famous model? She photographs so beautifully. I think it's probably the genes.

An Evening Of Magic

So there are many benefits to having a photographer in the family. Aside from taking hordes pictures that will never get printed, I also get volunteered for a wide variety of tasks. This weekend was my daughter's birthday party. The theme was "An Evening of Magic". We had pastel lanterns, twinkling lights, candles and floating flowers, it was beautiful! A huge thank you to Shelly for helping me get the stuff for the cake I didn't have time to make, to Kelly for buying a fabulous cake to replace the one I didn't make, to Jen for the the last minute princess styling (she should be a professional), and to my mom for most of the supplies (she should have been a professional, she's always so helpful:). It was a night I'm sure the girls will remember with much happiness.

The Girls of UTG

This last Saturday Chad Milton of UTG Modeling Agency asked me to come in and do a mini surprise workshop for some of the younger girls. A thank you to Lacey who was on hand to do some touch up styling. We had a totally fabulous time. These shots are straight out of the camera, no touch ups. Don't the girls look great? That's a pat on the back for you Chad. Keep up the good work!

Elf?

If you don't believe if elves, you may want to reconsider after seeing this face.

What a cutie!

Small moments

Happy Birthday Beautiful

Pretty in Pink

I have to say my very best sessions are not only when I have time, but when I let the client have a chance to run the show.

Inevitably, I get shots that I would have never been able to dream up on my own.

And did this two year old know what kind of pictures she wanted to do?

What two year old wouldn't?

Baby Mine

How many faces can a baby make?

These last few weeks I found they can do just as many, just as fast as any seasoned actor

and they are oh so much more adorable.

Almost

The face of Adan

I spent the holidays the best way possible with family and friends and it feels strangely odd to be at my computer once more after being absent for so long. Most of my pictures from the break will stay stored away somewhere, but these are a few that are worth sharing, my dear friend's son.

His name is pronounced with a soft "a" as in the word "all" followed by a Spanish d (just a hint of whisper of an English "th") another soft "a", and finish with a musical and "n". String the letters together and his name will fall like warm liquid from your lips, "Adan".

A gaze that reveals an ageless spirit and a knowledge of things that perhaps I've forgotten.

What is it that he knows?

His mother's eyes that one can swim in.

His father's ears make their mark.

Seeing them in him, I feel a kinship, a love already born.

And when his eyes rest on mine, I feel as if his soul quietly reminisces, "Oh yes, I remember you".

Price Family

Could this family be even cuter? They look like a magazine family.

Karl does not think he looks so cute (he's the dad).

If you know Karl, please write him and tell "Man, you look cute!" You could also substitute the word cute and write "hot", "swanky", or "wowie-wow-wow". It's totally up to you.

But please write him...soon.

The Palangi Goes Swimming

For the record, the Palangi is me.

It is the Tongan for word for someone who is white, of European descent to be more accurate. The young girl in the last image has albinism. I was the only palangi on the scene that day (and most others as well).

"Da Palnagi wanna go swimmin eh?"

That's what I heard a young boy yell out to me my first day I was in Tonga as I was down by the wharf watching the kids swim in the afternoon sun. Everyone seemed to think this remark was particularly hilarious. One thing I learned quickly in Tonga was that people will laugh at you, often and openly, especially as a "palangi". So when the boy from the water called this out, I simply hollered back, "Yeah, da Palangi wanna go swimmin!" I snapped a picture, shrugged off my backpack and camera, and jumped in, clothes on. We laughed...together, hard.

I didn't need to speak Tongan to know they were saying to one another,

"She's not really going to get in in she?"

They were surprised that not only did I join them, but I could swim quite well by their standards. This incident would precede me in a number of locations on Tongatapu.

One banana, two banana

Ever have one of these days?

One light

Best kids

These are some of the best kids ever!

The boys