Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas!.....

Yes, it is true!! The unveiling of our "Rustic Country Christmas" is taking place and continuing throughout the month of November. You have to come check out our new studio, as it has transformed into a Christmas wonderland INSIDE! We have 3 different scenes for you and your family to choose from, and we also have some Christmas goodies for you to enjoy while viewing your images. It is a fun family Christmas excursion you don't want to miss. Check out our announcement, and give me a call so we can schedule you and your family.

RICH FALL COLORS!!!

OK, so Italy was fabulous, and I promise pictures will be posted soon! But I had to post these images of my friends~the Stimmel's. Ted (the Dad) was Clayton's football coach, and he and wife Laura, introduced all of us to "Big Walnut". Jordan (their sophomore son) and Clayton played football together and when I took action shots 7 years ago, I showed them to Ted and he said, "wow, you should be a photographer"! Well, he soon found out that I was, and I had the privilege of photographing their family. Fast forward 7 years, and its time to "re-enact" that same family photo. Are you kidding? No....the one of the the kids laying on Ted & Laura's back? Yeap, that's the one! I hope they love it.....and hope you do too!!

MAJOR TRAVEL PLANS!!!

That's right! I am leaving next week for one exciting 9 day work week. OK, so I'm not working all 9 days, but the beauty of it, is that I was asked to go to Naples, ITALY with my friends David & Karla (www.bankspix.com), and my hubby gets to go along too! He will be in charge of carrying my bags!! ha ha!! Seriously though, this is such an "opportunity of a lifetime" and I am so blessed and thankful for getting this chance to take some incredible images for a group (large group) of employees who won this trip. We will be shooting in Naples, but prior to our arrival in Naples we will spend 3 days in Rome. Ah, I STILL can't believe it!!! I have SO much to do, so I just wanted to let you all know that if you can't get in touch with me, you will now know why!!! Will post pictures while we're there, if we're not all fighting over David's laptop!

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Check out my first video/slide show of Maddie from Grand Junction, Colorado!! YES!!! I met Maddie last Christmas when I photographed her with her brothers as a present for her Dad. After we were done with her Christmas gift photos, she told her family that she wanted me to do her senior pictures. So, I had to make this session extra special, and I told her that I would do my first video with her images! You can check out her senior images on my main website under online images. Enjoy the video!!!!

SIDERS SENIORS!!

Here are a couple of more seniors that I shot earlier this month. Since I have two boys of my own, I really enjoy hanging out with "the guys", and love how most of them come into the session with the attitude that they're doing this FOR MOM!! Within about 10 minutes, they really do get into it, and by the end of the session, they're relaxed, comfortable and really enjoy their senior experience!! This first boy is Paul and he is graduating from WCS (Worthington Christian) next year, and the second boy is Zack. He is a football and rugby player, and I actually started shooting him when he was in elementary school for BWYAA football. So its great to see this "kids" graduate and grow up to be the young adults that they are. Good Luck Paul and Zack!!

FULL SWING...!

Yes! Let the senior photography begin!! We are definitely in full swing with senior photography for our 2010 seniors. This gal Lindzy was just terrific in planning some different locations for her first session. Yes~that's right, her first session. We started off at her place, and then headed out to Cherry Valley Lodge. Beautiful!! Her second session will be with curly hair and she will come to my place for some indoor shots and more "on location" photography. While I am photographing seniors currently, football season has begun, and don't forget to book your family sessions for September and October. Prime time fall foliage!!

ACTION BEGINS!!

August is just the beginning of my busiest time of the year!! With photographing football leagues, and senior portraits, I am also gearing up for a special photo opportunity that will be held in November. It is a fundraiser for my 17 year son Andrew, who is planning a marine biology trip in April of 2010 to Roatan Island, Honduras!! He is so excited, and his excitement is contagious. I have always wanted to hold this special photo op, and figured there was no time like the present. So stay tuned for details to be coming out in September!! Check back or call me and be one of the first to take advantage of this deal!!