Photos by Megan G

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loving this image.

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missing this girl... :)

Darren.

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Lover of Food.
Destroyer of Cleanliness.
Master of Mischief.
Tester of Patience.
Stealer of Hearts.
Creator of Smiles.

Mommy loves you!

my baby turned ONE last week. Time is passing too quickly.
Someone please make it slow down! I want him to stay this way a little longer...

he won't always let me kiss his chubby cheeks, or bite his tiny toes,
or tickle him and tell him i love him 100 times a day.
so i guess i will go do it some more and soak it all in.

xo, little Sumo.

Austin, Texas.

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is where I belong.

(note: these images have only been slightly enhanced and sharpened. The sunset really was this vivid! Absolutely breathtaking!)

Ashlee & Kasey. Wedding.

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a few more for Ash...

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Ashlee's Bridals.

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My beautiful cousin, Ashlee, is GETTING MARRIED!!!

I can hardly wait for their wedding.

She should be a professional wedding planner. The big day is in June and
she has every little detail all lined up so it will all be absolutely perfect!

We had a great time yesterday laughing our heads off. She seriously cracks
me up and I love that I can totally be myself around her.

I LOVE you, Ash! I'm so glad we are more than just cousins..
so grateful to have you as one of my BEST FRIENDS!!
xoxo

Shana & McKaylee.

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I took my sister & her friend out for a shoot the other night..
We literally were out for 20 mins before we came home.
I haven't been out since the time change and forget how quickly
we lose the light here because of the mountains.

Bummer.

Make up and wardrobe by Yours Truly :)

See the resemblance? She is my twin, only prettier..
and 10 years younger.

quick random story about these earrings (below)..

I was wearing them at work (back in the good old Dressed in White

days..lol) and one of my male customers, an elderly man dressed in

farming clothes, turns to me and says,

"It's a good thing you got two of those, or you might fall over!"

Guess you had to be there.. but it still makes me laugh :)

Dave & Bekah. Bridals/Groomals.

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Dave & Bekah. Bridal Preview.

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these make me smile.

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Laura. (Full Post)

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i met this lovely lady in a photo class last year.

we share the same first name, have similar lifestyles
(married+2kids), and are very much in love with photography.
my dream is to become a fashion photographer, and she is a dream
to photograph. we make the perfect team if you ask me :)

thanks for being amazing, Laura! i'm looking forward to more of these...

Laura.

2010-02-18T23:34:00.003-07:00

is my new favorite person!
she makes me look good (as a photographer)
many MANY more to come..
can't get enough of this shoot!!!

some fun actions..

all grown up.

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Can't believe he's already 7 months.. :(

Josh & Leslie.

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a boy & his guitar.

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Inspired.

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I have a few blogs I follow, and find myself trying to "copy", or telling myself that if my style
isn't exactly like their style, then I'm not a good photographer and never will be.

Today I visited one of those blogs and watched a very inspirational behind-the-scenes video.
It reminded me once again that being a photographer isn't just about going out at the "right"
time of day to the "right" location and taking the "right" pictures.

There is so much more involved.

I need to remember to create, not just do.
To be inspired, not copy what everyone else is doing.
Focus less on the Do's and Dont's of photography, and express myself thru my photos
by showing how I see the world.
Also, to be more willing to take the time before, during, and after each shoot getting to know
my subjects and setting a mood that really shows who these people are that I'm photographing.

Very exciting stuff!!
I won't sleep for a week :)

Dave & Bekah. (Take Two)

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SO MUCH FUN!!

better weather. better location. better shoot.
thank goodness for second chances :)

*i went with a more "funky" style on these edits. don't worry guys, if you're not
fans i have more classic edits on the hard drive. but i needed a little color & fun
in my life today*

Dave & Bekah. (Take One)

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Meet Dave.

Dave is my "little brother".

When I was 16 I spent the summer in lovely Laguna Niguel with his family. I was lucky enough to claim 3 cute little boys as my brothers. I have not seen him since the day I left almost 10 years ago, so he will forever be stuck in my mind as a 12 year old!! :)

*I know you don't appreciate that, Dave, but being the closest thing you have to a sister I can say (like most big sisters would)..."TOO BAD!"*

Dave fell in love with "the pretty girl with glasses"

Her name is Bekah. And she IS pretty.. and has an absolutely amazing and adorable personality. I fell in love with her, too! She's really just THAT great!! :)

I am honored that they would let me take part in such a special time in their lives.

*We nearly froze to death (no joke, her lips were blue and I came minutes away from getting frost-bite in my big toe), so most of these are candids, but in my opinion.. with two people SO IN LOVE.. thats the best way to capture the moment!

*they are REALLY great at fake laughing (haha..thanks guys for being overly enthusiastic!)

*it may look like she's throwing out a peace sign, but really, she is making sure she still has all of her fingers.*

*Dave can't make fishy faces.. even my 2 year old can make fishy faces..*

*once again, a special thanks to my dearest cousin & friend, Ashlee.. for keeping me somewhat sane and tolerable to be around during this shoot :) you're a gem, girl!!! love you.*

Dave & Bekah.

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love the curly locks on this cute couple!!! please please please let me photograph your future babies. HA!

full post coming soon!

p.s. LOVE THIS GIRL! she is my brain during all of my shoots!
thanks for keeping me grounded, Ash! I know its not an easy job :)

Aaron & Claudia.

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Castillo Family.

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Rochelle is a Dove Chocolatier (meaning she is surrounded by some of the BEST
chocolate all the time, gets to share it with others.. and gets PAID!!! sounds fun, right?!)

If you're interested in purchasing Dove's Chef Series Chocolate
or to host a Chocolate Party of your own, please feel free to contact her by
clicking HERE!

You won't be disappointed, I promise!
Y-U-M!!!

:)

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My Family.

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My darling cousin, Ashlee, was nice enough to make the drive to Heber today and wait 3 long hours for us to finally be ready!
My sisters tagged along to take pictures and help with the kids. This image was taken by Shelby.

I can't thank you enough, Ladies. :)

xoxo.

Ashlee & Kasey.

2009-11-16T05:00:00.003-07:00

here are a few funky edits for ya, Ash!
so So SO happy for you...
:)
enjoy my favorite pose.

My Boys.

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are getting soooo big!

Back to School.

2009-10-25T23:49:00.008-06:00

For ME!!

I am having so much fun doing my assignments for my photo class.
As much as I love the people I work with, there is nothing better for me than
just going out on my own and photographing random things that speak to me.

Extremely therapeutic :)

...my favorite...

Darren.

2009-10-20T14:16:00.004-06:00

I cannot tell you how grateful I am to have a new computer
with all my editing software on it AND the internet at the same
time!!! I am a newly converted blogger again :) Woo!

I also cannot tell you how much I love this chunk..
can't believe he is almost 4 months already.

can't decide...

Bruce Family.

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Such a fun family to work with! So natural and cooperative.
Made my job easy and enjoyable. Thanks, Bruce's.
:)

Zion's.

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Another one for the wall..

Shana.

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From Today.

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...and yes, i've been messing with my stamp!
its driving me nuts.. but i think i'm close to getting it right!

Smile!

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Sweet & Sour.

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McArthur Family.

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More Shelby.

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Back in Business!

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It feels so good to be back out with my camera! Now, if I could
get my computer fixed, life would be wonderful. I have ZERO
patience for slow, malfunctioning computers and lately that's
been exactly what I'm dealing with. Sorry for the lack of posts,
and such shorties when I finally get one up.. but that's about all
I can manage without completely losing my mind. My external
hard drive crashed a few months ago and now I am out of memory
on my computer :( So annoying! Hopefully I will have it all
resolved by next week.

Here are 2 of my favorites from my sister's Senior shoot.

Reminder to Myself.

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I found this on a blog I follow. I think I need to read it every day
to remind myself to stop comparing my talents and abilities to other
photographers. Sometimes it bothers me that so many people are
interested in photography, and I often have to remind myself that
there is an artist within all of us and we should be able to share our
vision of the world around us, no matter how different or alike we
see it. It shouldn't be a competition or a comparison, but a passion
and a way to express ourselves.

This quote explains it in 2 languages I speak (food & photography).
I think it's perfect!
:)

"When someone asks me how to paint a good picture, I sometimes
answer by comparing creating art to cooking a meal. Let me explain.
These days there are many cooking programs to be seen on television.
A chef from a famous restaurant comes out and talks about his special
dishes, his secrets, his techniques. And it is true that if you follow his
directions, step by step, you can make a meal just like his, and it will be
delicious. In the case of art, too, by following an expert artist's directions
and copying her methods, you could probably produce a picture exactly
like hers. But such a picture would have no artistic value. There is really
no simple "recipe" or method for creating a good drawing or painting, such
as there is in cooling.

Our habits and tastes are also formed by the culture we are born into...
People in different cultures have different tastes in art, just as they do i food.
One style is no better, or more advanced, or more primitive than another.

But in developing one's own individual artistic style, I believe that the culture
that is part of your being from childhood is of great importance. If you look
deeply into the culture you were brought up in, you will find there the inspiration
and the roots of your own power to create good pictures. Your ability to see and
respond sensitively to the beauty of the world around you will, in turn, be
transformed into the ability to create art that other people will find to be beautiful.
As long as you have the visual sensitivity, you will discover that the actual techniques
you need for drawing good pictures are very easy to find.
They are within you."

Mitsumasa Anno

Memorial Day.

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I know I'm way behind on posting, but things are getting crazy preparing
for a new baby.. plus, my internet is SOOO slow I can hardly justify
spending as much time needed to actually blog! :( Sorry!

Enjoy these two favorites of mine from this past holiday...

Ali.

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I was very excited about this shoot! Ali is an old employee of mine from waaaayyyy back :)
I couldn't have been more thrilled when she asked me to shoot her bridals.
I think she should be in Vogue!
Love you, Al! Congrats!!!

Jenna, Seth, & Afton.

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This shoot almost didn't happen... but I'm so glad it did (even if we had to settle for
a last-minute in the backyard session). I only see my sister and her family once,
maybe twice, each year and I could hardly believe how much baby Afton has grown!

Hope the composites aren't too cheesy :)

Kaylee.

2009-05-06T21:31:00.011-06:00

My cousin asked me to tag along with her to this Senior Portrait Session.
I was a little hesitant because I haven't been shooting during my pregnancy
due to lack of energy and difficulty moving around...

BUT

I had so much fun! I have been having photography withdrawals
and didn't realize (or had forgotten) what an adrenaline booster this is for me..

Yes, I am dying today. No, I don't regret it!

Anyway, thanks, Ash, for letting me steal the show here and there.
Kaylee, hope you love them!

I do...

My Little Man.

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My Favorite Time of Year.

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My very first post was similar to this one.

I Love Spring!

Looking back, I have come a long way...
but I still have a long way to go.

New Project & My Little Man.

2009-04-21T18:55:00.008-06:00

I got these couches from my friend, Sarah, when she moved.
I thought they had great "character" and could potentially be photogenic.
I had never actually SEEN them except for a quick glimpse from
underneath the sheet they kept over it.

Now I know why..

These babies were NASTY!!! (no offense!)

Covered in hair, dust, paint... you name it!

I spent 2 hours vacuuming them as hard as humanly possible.

They STILL need another round or two with the vacuum and a good washing...
but I think I will really enjoy using them for shoots.
I love the color and style.

I cannot take enough pictures of this little one.

I have THOUSANDS! no joke..

its actually ridiculous how much space his face takes up on my hard drive.

trying out new edits.

i NEVER get one like this. he refuses to look at me
when i'm holding a camera. i tricked him by counting
to 5. he LOVES to count!!

don't know what this face is, but he does it all the time :)

new shoes.

Hooray for Sunshine!

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Happy Easter.

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Two of my favorite little people..

can't decide which i like better...

Xoxo.

For My Mom.

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So, I couldn't glorify my Dad's pictures without giving my Mom a chance :)

I love how we can all visit the same place and capture a completely different
vision of the experience.

Here are a few from my Mom...

For My Dad.

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I definitely get my photography interest from my Dad. His dad loved to take photographs
of scenery, but you couldn't pay him to stick a person in there. My Grandma says she'd
beg him to take pictures of the kids on family vacations and he'd point the camera in their
direction and just before he took the picture, he'd refocus on something in the background
and completely cut the kids out of the shot! :) Sounds like the guy I remember...

Anyway, my Dad used to set up homemade studios in our living room and take pictures
of us. He gave me my first camera when I turned 18 (my Grandpa's Canon FT) and has
been encouraging me ever since.

My parents just got back from Kona/Oahu. Before they left I gave my Dad my point-and-shoot
and told him to bring me back blog-worthy images :)
I think he did a pretty good job!

I love that when I look at some of these, they look like pictures I would have taken myself.
I think they'll fit in just fine on this blog.

Hopefully someday soon I'll be able to see it all for myself!

Tristan (9 days old).

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Oh, what a sweetheart!

Chase.

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he did not like this picture-taking stuff...

aww... c'mon, its not THAT bad, Chase!

love the grumpy faces :D

Mia (2 months old).

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Love the flower and tutu...
this session may have made me a little sad about having a boy...
but only because she was SO ADORABLE!

Update for Clients.

2009-02-01T10:30:00.004-07:00

Hello, everyone!

I know I am past my self-set deadline of completing all of the final image discs.
I am getting close, but due to some unexpected pregnancy complications,
I am not quite there. Recently I have been having some problems with my leg
and finally visited the doctor to find out that I am getting blood clots.

A lot of them!

I had an ultrasound done and the results were negative for deep clots which
would be potentially fatal, so I am of course very grateful, but still in a lot of pain.

Since I was given the o.k. by my doctor to be up and around as long as its
comfortable for me, I will be trying to work overtime to get things done in the
next week or so. I ask for your continued patience and understanding of the
situation I am in.

If you have any questions, complaints, or concerns, please email me at

megamonster43 (at) yahoo (dot) com

Thank you, All! I will be getting in touch with you soon!

Megan G.

Logan, Utah.

2009-01-27T21:09:00.006-07:00

This weekend I went on a little getaway with my cousin (and photo buddy) Ashlee.
We had a lot of fun freezing our butts off and taking pictures of really random things.
It was too cold and rainy to go to all of the locations she previously scouted out,
but hopefully there will be many more opportunities to return.

My goal while we were there was to really focus on working my camera in modes
other than Auto or Program. Most of these images needed very little photoshop,
if any at all. I experimented with things like higher ISO's, slower shutter speeds,
different White Balances to give more of a blue or orange effect, and special settings
to enhance color and contrast. WOW! What a difference it makes when you needn't
spend hours on end in the post-editing process.

This is me shooting the very typical
"In-the-flip-down-mirror-of-the-passenger-seat-of-the-car" image.

One of my best friends... :)

My favorite shot of the trip!

Thanks, Ash, for letting me copy this shot. I don't know why I couldn't see it myself,
but this is what I was originally going for before I gave up and you took over. :(
haha.

New Arrival (Part 2).

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Say hello to this little guy (who was not a fan of me or my camera)!
I sure am a fan of him though.
This session made me SO anxious for my little one to be born.
I love this newborn stage where they are soft and warm and cute and cuddly!
So much fun!

New Arrival (Part 1).

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These infant photo sessions are NOT as easy as they look :D
but they are fun and as adorable as they turn out, they sure are worth it!

A few more...

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for Sarah & John.

Something a little different...

but I like it!

Sarah & John.

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I am so excited for this post.
This was my first maternity shoot EVER and I was really nervous
about doing them without a studio...
BUT I think they turned out great considering the circumstances :D
I hope you love them, Sarah! You are soooo beautiful pregnant and
I wish you the best with motherhood! Love ya girlie!!!
XOXO.

Preview for Sarah.

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2009.

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Happy New Year!

I hope you all had a great holiday season and enjoyed time with friends and family.
I have so many great things to look forward to this year and am excited for the
blessings and challenges ahead.

I apologize to the families I have photographed in the recent months who are
patiently (or impatiently) awaiting their final image discs. A few of you already
know, and have been very understanding (THANK YOU!), that I am 3 months
pregnant with baby number 2. I have been sick and not feeling up to doing my
late-night editing. However, I realize I cannot put off your images any longer.
I am going down the line, so please, please continue your patience with me.
I should be done with ALL FINAL DISCS by the end of January, if not, sooner!

To all new clients, please be aware that your final image discs will not be available
for at least one month after your session. I have enjoyed working with all of you
and hope to continue working with you in the future.

Thank you!

Megan G.

A few more.

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Kids don't get much cuter than this!!

Quinn Family.

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This little girl is teeny tiny with so much personality.

I love love love her!

Woodland Family.

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Sorry for the delay in posting.

I'm playing catch-up trying to get ready for the holidays.
Hope everyone is having a good season so far!
I know I'm about 5 lbs heavier from Thanksgiving :D
Anyway, meet the Woodlands. We're neighbors.
These kids are super cute and have LOTS of energy!
The parents look way too young to have 4 kids, right?
Way to go you guys you both look great!!!

Sheets Family.

2008-11-18T13:42:00.013-07:00

I just have to start by saying thank you to the Larkin Family
for giving me enough business to last me a lifetime :D.
I love working with all these families with younger kids.
They keep it fun and exciting and I always feel like I can be more
of a kid than a responsible adult when I'm with them.
Once again, another favorite family of mine!

I love this session!

Glazier Family.

2008-11-18T09:49:00.007-07:00

I know you've been seeing a lot of this place lately, obviously so have I,
but for a very good reason. It's perfect!
These are my in-laws, who are also my good friends.
The twins are exactly a year older than my son and we are so blessed to
see them so often. Thanks, guys, for letting me photograph you..
especially Noah, who was having a pretty rough time, but afterward told his mom,
"She did a nice job." If I have the approval of a 2 year old, I'm pretty much set! :D

Best Friends. (Preview to the Glazier Family)

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My favorite of the twins! I love these kids..

Boyadjian Family.

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Meet Mike and Cynthia!
They just had this cute little boy a MONTH ago... wow!
I don't remember being functional for at least, well, a year :) haha!
They looked great and were a lot of fun to work with.
Here are some of my favorites from their session...

There must be something about babies and family photo sessions that cause blow-outs... this is the second one, two families in a row! Gross. Of course, I had to get a picture :D

Poulter Family. (revised)

2008-11-10T00:52:00.011-07:00

I have to start this post with an apology to all the families I have photographed
previous to this session... I have taken pictures of some pretty cute people,
but I must say that this one takes the cake... FOR SURE! These kids were the
most well-behaved, polite, and cooperative kids I've ever seen.
And, of course, it made it better times ten that they were absolutely, positively
ADORABLE! The parents weren't too bad either :D haha.
I enjoyed this session so much. I could hardly wait to post it!

I just want everyone to know this girl has SPUNK (obviously). I simply told her to stand by the tree... she came up with the rest. I could not stop laughing!

Happy Halloween.

2008-10-31T19:59:00.008-06:00

We didn't get around to taking Branden to a pumpkin patch,
so we just ran over to the grocery store to take some last minute pictures.
He doesn't like the hat much, so it was almost impossible to get a good one with him wearing it.. but he's just so dang cute, does it really matter???

All in One!

2008-10-28T15:28:00.012-06:00

I tend to post a few pics right after i shoot and then completely neglect
the rest of the batch. I went back thru my files and decided to do a little update...

First on the list, my darling neighbor asked me to help her with her "Reflections"
project for school.

While we were out, I took a few myself.

Next up...

My niece, Afton.
She is only a few days old in these pictures.
When we went back to visit, she didn't even look like the same baby.
For some crazy reason, I didn't take any new pictures.

Shame on me!

And now for the oldest of the bunch...

my family pictures.

This first pic was on the original post, but i did some editing and think it looks a lot better.
The rest are ones that kinda got "swept under the rug"...

This one below is a reenactment of an old picture we took almost ten years ago.
I'll have to see if i can dig it up and post it.
I can't believe how much we've all grown (some more than others).

A little random, I know, but just thought I'd sneak this in and say I can design
Holiday Cards if anyone wants them...

Melissa & Kyle.

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I am in love with these two people.
Melissa has become one of my best friends in the last 2-3 years.
Kyle and I, well, 2 peas in a pod! He cracks me up..
thanks for letting me take your picture, even if its not your favorite thing! :)
xoxo

random: Kyle's favorite niece... too cute not to post!

Milner Family.

2008-10-27T12:08:00.012-06:00

I used to work with Sheryl at a dress shop in the mall, and my husband works with Mark for Magleby Companies.
We've been so fortunate to be able to keep in touch.
She has been trying to get her family together for a picture for about 3 years now... :)
I'm glad she was so persistent!

She did NOT want me to take her picture, which I couldn't figure out why...
SHE IS GORGEOUS!!!

Memory Lane.

2008-10-21T22:12:00.009-06:00

I stumbled across a CD today and found my very first photo shoot in 2005.
I had never used a camera (other than disposable) or taken pictures of a person.
My boss sent me out with a Canon EOS 10D- no direction, no advice, nothing..
just "here you go, lets see if you have potential".
I think its interesting that I didn't have fancy equipment (no photoshop, no reflector, no expensive lenses, etc). I used the basic "Program" mode and the built in flash.
All I had to do was crop the picture and add my stamp.

That's how I got started.

Thanks to my sister, Shelby, for being my first model and for the people
who saw my pictures and told me to pursue photography as a profession.
Even tho I have been my own worst critic and held myself back over the past 3 years,
I am so happy to have discovered a love for the art.
I have a lot to learn, but am looking forward to learning it!!!

San Francisco.

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I hope you're comfortable, because this is gonna be a long one :)

My family went back to the bay area this weekend to visit my sister who
recently had a baby. While we were there, we visited San Francisco.
Not much has changed since we left, but it was still interesting to see the
extreme difference in culture, the diversity, and its own unique form of "beauty".

...for my hubby!

there were lots of homeless people and many just looking for hand-outs,
this one is my favorite. (its my dad. he was acting like a bum the entire time.
and when i say "bum" i don't mean he was impersonating anyone.
i am referring to his attitude.)

on our way to the Aquarium on Pier 39..

the kids loved this tank full of fish from "Finding Nemo".

my favorite of the day...

my favorite HARMLESS creature of the bunch.. the starfish.

i love the schools of fish. they would zoom by so quickly it was difficult to get a
good picture of them, but i think they look really neat!

super cool jelly fish.

i had a hard time going thru the tunnel, but taking pictures really helped distract me
from my fear of the glass breaking and getting eaten by sharks!

sting rays.. not as scary, but still scary nonetheless!

view of the city from the pier.

my son LOVES jazz music. he does the head-bob as soon as he hears it.
this guy was really good. a one-man-band. pretty cool!

Y-U-M-!-!-! props to Renee for finding this place last time..
the turkey avocado with pesto is delicious!

this was my favorite sea-lion! he was the most territorial of them all.
he had this entire corner to himself while the others were left to pile on top of each other...

this was his "pride stance" after he defeated a sea lion from the never ending battle
of trying to making it up onto the dock...

mi familia..

poor kid was ready to go! smelly sea-lion watching just wasn't his thing.

my boys being silly... he seriously kills me!

It was so cold, this looked like a great way to stay warm :)

Alcatraz.

tourists. so cute. "o.k."

ah yes! the golden gate. i am so sad i didn't get a better shot,
but this was as close as we got to it this time around.

ok... this one just makes me laugh. it was the ONLY one in all the
billions of apartments we saw. EVERYONE had Obama signs, posters, etc.

Needless to say, our jaws dropped when we saw this lone McCain sign.
I wonder how many times this window gets egged?!?!?

long day.

my sister, Rochelle.

and her kids...

Branden was NOT happy about having to wear this pink "Dora the Explorer"
sheet on his head!
Sorry, bud!

another sister of mine.. picking up sand dollars.

there were THOUSANDS of beautiful rocks and sand dollars.
we picked up way too many, but how can you resist a perfect sand dollar?!?

i love the beach!

this huge crab got washed up on shore and the seagulls were going crazy
trying to get it. they were so mad at us for chasing them away from their
potential feast! hope he survived being thrown back out to sea...

throwing him back..

getting picked up...

throwing him back again... poor crab! he was not having a good day...

This was an Ebaneezer Lutheran church (i know i just butchered the spelling there).
Basically, a church for women only. They believe God is a woman, etc.
I would love to attend one of their meetings. Wow!

these were everywhere as well...

especially in Castro City. I didn't get a good picture of it since my dad was speeding
thru faster than ever in his charger to avoid the people. I can sum up this city by
saying the streets were lined with these rainbow flags! I got a kick out of it :)

Good ol' SF!

Its always hard to leave, but in the end...

I'm happy to be home.

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2008-10-07T13:23:00.002-06:00

Locations.

2008-10-06T15:05:00.016-06:00

I've found a few places close to home that I think would be great for portraits (Individual or small family). If you're interested in scheduling something, please leave a comment below. Thanks!

Park Bench.

2008-10-03T16:55:00.003-06:00

Sunset.

2008-10-03T16:28:00.000-06:00

Manti.

2008-09-30T13:56:00.007-06:00

Before shooting the wedding, I kept wondering to myself why anyone would drive over an hour out of their way to go to a temple when there are so many close by... I've been to the Manti temple before, but only at night for the pageant. As soon as I got there, I completely understood. I am in love with this temple. It is beautiful from all angles. Just to prove it to you, I managed to get one from each :)

...see?!? ;D

Christina & Kyler.

2008-09-30T09:24:00.017-06:00

I shot this wedding in Manti with my cousin, Ashlee . What a beautiful temple!!! I loved it. I do have to put a little disclaimer on these pictures and say that I am using a new program to edit and haven't quite figured out the color space, etc. some things may look a little gray. I apologize. Hopefully I will have it mastered soon!

Homework.

2008-09-21T21:30:00.007-06:00

I had an assignment this week to try different lighting and experiment with "fill flash". I used my favorite little model and took a few for my blog :) doesn't he just make you smile??? love him!

Landscape.

2008-09-20T23:43:00.007-06:00

Some of my favorites from Deer Creek and Sundance...

Mark & Becki.

2008-09-13T17:20:00.016-06:00

I shot this wedding last weekend in California. It was so beautiful. The wedding was simple & sweet, the people were great, the food was delicious (thanks to the groom). I couldn't have asked for a better, more beautiful day (other than to lower the temperature a few hundred degrees). Special thanks to "Uncle Mike" for being my assistant photographer. I REALLY appreciate your help!

New Arrival!

2008-09-10T16:31:00.003-06:00

While I was in California shooting a wedding, my sister had a beautiful (teenie tiny) baby girl. I was blessed to be able to spend 3 days with them. Welcome to our family, Afton!

Devin & Mare.

2008-09-01T22:25:00.008-06:00

My sister-in-law and her husband just moved back from Boston. I am so excited to have them close by. They are the funniest, sweetest, cutest couple EVER!
Love 'em...

Called to Serve.

2008-08-28T11:49:00.006-06:00

My brother, (the one and only) Taylor was set apart last night as Elder Czirban. I am so proud of him. I know he is SCARED TO DEATH to go on his mission because he's never been away from home, but I know he will be blessed with the strength and confidence he needs to endure this test in life. I can't believe how much he has grown in the last few years. I've really enjoyed our time together as I've been living at home with my family. He is one of the greatest young men I've ever known and I'm grateful to be able to say,
"He's my brother!"

Called to serve in the England, Leeds Mission
Love you, Tay!

Larkin Family.

2008-08-26T12:02:00.011-06:00

Literally 2 minutes before shooting these pictures I was stung by a bee on my finger and was screaming bloody murder (thankfully the Larkin's hadn't arrived yet). I was just praying the entire time that things would go well and NO MORE BEES! Gladly, it all worked out. I just want to say thanks to this family for being the MOST PLEASANT group of people I have ever worked with. You guys (and girls) are awesome!