Neglected

I've been so very neglectful to this blog! Shame on me.  The best reason has been because I'm in a constant whirlwind of activity between my job with JetBlue, being school teacher to my son and just trying to maintain some normalcy for my family with their crazy schedules.  So I decided to jump on here today and see where I left off.  I've done lots of fun shoots since the last one that I posted here. One of which was a gorgeous Senior session that I did with Alana.  The weather was perfect and really she was, too!  She had a natural feel for being in front of the camera, which made my job so easy!  I wanted to post of few of those here to get the ball rolling again.

Handsome Grad and perspective Missionary!!

This handsome young man is graduating this week and also is awaiting his mission call!  What a great kid!  I'm glad I shot by that tree, since it got chopped down this week :(  It was fun going out and shooting a guy for a change.  It's a little different experience shooting guys.  They seem to just want you to get the shot and be done!  Girls, on the other hand seem to want lots of different shots to choose from and want to try lots of poses.  But I love how understated this young man was.  He was very cooperative and I loved how his mom was saying random things to get a smile on his face.   Good luck on your mission, Josh!  You'll do awesome!!!

My Spring Special! Attn: Parents of Grads

Here's my great deal I'm offering for this spring.  There's still time before Graduation and I have some awesome products in my Portfolio package!  Spread the word and let your friends know!

Day 3...?

I think this is actually day 5 but I've had a hard 2 days, so I am counting today as day 3!  Besides these pics are better than what I probably would have otherwise posted!  Today I did a photo walk with these three gorgeous young ladies and my friend Adrienne.  The purpose was to go thru aperture, shutter speed and ISO.  I figured I may as well take some shots of Eliza to add to her Senior portfolio and then maybe submit some of these others as stock photos somewhere. 

 Eliza is one of my favorite subjects.  She responds well and generally feels comfortable in front of the camera!

 Chloe is Adrienne's 16 year old that is just gorgeous!  She makes a great model, as well because she doesn't act posed or uncomfortable.  So So pretty!

 These next ones are all some that I thought would make for good stock stuff.

 We got cold outside shooting on the north side of the building so we decided to go inside to warm up.  As we were wandering around checking out the cool Harley stuff, some beautiful light was shooting thru the window, So I had the girls stand near a beam with the sun shining on their faces.  All of them have beautiful beautiful eyes!!!

 This cute girl is Jasmine and she's Eliza's friend and was totally fine with tagging along and letting a perfect stranger "shoot" her!  Fun girl with beautiful complexion.

 Jasmine's cute brass mustache!

 I loved the neon signs inside.  I had the girls stand so they were bright and colorful, but I didn't really want them in focus.

What a fun day!  I need to do this a few times a month to experiment.  Thanks Adrienne for spending the afternoon with me!  Too fun!

Karen's "post" Senior Pictures

So this little lady actually graduated this past June, but decided to hold off to be photographed until her braces came off.  I think it was worth the wait!  Nice Grill, Karen!  She's off to BYU Idaho on a Music scholarship!  And apparently is an amazing flute player!  Good luck Karen!

Nephews and Niece

 These cute kids are my cute nephews and niece!  Originally we were were just going to shoot Alec for some senior pictures, but decided to include three of the other kids, too.  They are all very photogenic and it didn't hurt that they are all have gorgeous skin and just got back from being in Hawaii for a month.  Nice and tan!  Little Gabby was hollering at me the whole time to shoot her as she struck new poses!  It is so funny to me that most of the little girls I've shot lately are NOT camera shy!  I love it, since it makes my job so much easier.  These boys were pretty natural, at least showing off their pearly-whites.  So cute!

Alec
He is 17 and loves LaCrosse.  He is so sweet and I love his personality and sense of humor!

Brigham

He's a sweet seven-year-old and has such an easy personality!  Very Loveable!  Love Brig!

Gabby

Batten down the hatches!  This little spitfire definately rules the roost at their house!  She's pretty funny (not intentionally) but she demands things her way, and suprisingly her brothers all comply!  She was sure that this shoot was for her and was always looking for places and ways to pose for me.  I even complied!  If this is any indication of the kind of grown-up she will be, WATCH-OUT world!

 Noah
This 11 year-old is VERY independent and has a strong personality.  I can't believe grown-up he's getting and he LOVES his little sister!

Maybe we'll get Zack next time....Missed ya!