.

Rhett & Jennifer

2012-02-18T14:11:00.001-07:00

I was very flattered when a friend/fellow photographer Amanda Peterson

referred this beautiful couple to me since she was already booked for another wedding.

Here is one from this morning!

Perri's 8 months

2012-02-13T18:48:00.006-07:00

While shooting pictures today of this little buggy, she started crawling for the first time!

I was so excited I had my camera to document this milestone..

She is such a sweetheart.

here are a lot of pictures from today..

Of course I can't resist those amazingly adorable little feet and dimpled hands.

Hanging in her crib after a nap... :)

Do you miss me?!

2012-02-12T16:22:00.000-07:00

I haven't been very good at keeping up on my blog and still haven't started my new one!

I'm not gonna lie, I have picked up some new addictions/hobbies

that have taken up some of my time when I am not being a mommy, therefore, I neglect my blog.

I am a very busy mom of 4 little kiddos with this one pictured below who is my most adventurous one yet!

She is indepenent and when I don't jump to serve her she serves herself.

Yes... it's cute sometimes, but this cuteness can often lead to bigger messes.

anyhow, I will try to be better and update here or on my new blog soon.

Forgive me!!!!

I am such a slacker

2012-01-09T14:29:00.001-07:00

I am so sorry to be so lame with my blog lately.

I have this beautiful wedding to post,

My daughters baptsims pictures,

Perri's six month and

a presentation of Christmas from the amazing Ashley Russell.

I am have been enjoying the holidays with my family

and am wanting to freshen up my blog with a new look

I hope I can get around to it soon.

In the mean time enjoy this picture of

Nattie and Craig who were married back in November!! ;)

Strickland sneak peek

2011-12-12T21:00:00.003-07:00

Revior Sneak Peek

2011-12-07T13:41:00.001-07:00

Sargent sneak peek!

2011-12-07T13:28:00.002-07:00

Featured...

2011-11-21T22:11:00.000-07:00

Remember my thanksgiving shoot last year with the amazing Ashley Russell?

If not, check it out here.

Anyway, I got an email from Houzz.com and they wanted to feature my photos and of course Ashley Russell's

amazing presentation of thanksgiving!

Ashley is so talented and we have a great Christmas post coming that will also be featured on houzz.com

Did I mention how amazing Ashley is? She is helping me out with my home as we speak.

I love her style and her all around personality!

I highly recommend her. :)

Check it out here

Woods

2011-11-11T09:25:00.028-07:00

I heart these so much.
The lighting, the family, the field.

Everything is so perfect!

Enjoy.. :)

Lydia is 6 months

2011-11-09T14:00:00.002-07:00

I love this little niece of mine!

She was born 5 weeks before Perri.

I am so glad they are so close in age!

Russell preview

2011-11-09T13:59:00.000-07:00

Larson Preview

2011-11-04T09:50:00.000-06:00

Reese

2011-11-02T17:31:00.005-06:00

She is 2
She is cute
She is hilarious
She is sassy
She is mischievous
She is stubborn
She keeps me busy
She always gets her way.. uh oh!!
She always makes things fun
She loves to hug and kiss
Oh and look.....
She even makes eating crackers cute!

May Family

2011-10-29T11:38:00.001-06:00

Cutest family and seriously the sweetest too.
Long time friends of mine, I am so glad I know them.
We shot these in their back yard, I love the way they turned out.

Reid Family.

2011-10-28T19:54:00.003-06:00

Can't wait to post more!

Cole is 8

2011-10-24T19:30:00.002-06:00

Handsome boy isn't he?!!

Ritchie Family

2011-10-24T16:36:00.005-06:00

Hemmert family

2011-10-24T16:35:00.001-06:00

Braddy Family

2011-10-24T09:56:00.000-06:00

Another fun session with one of my favorite families!!

Who knew that a feather could be so entertaining?!

Just cause!

2011-10-20T15:55:00.000-06:00

This is Glory, isn't she a beauty?!

I love this picture :)

Oldson family

2011-10-20T11:35:00.004-06:00

Perri

2011-10-18T18:55:00.004-06:00

I could eat her up!

She is 4 months old.

She is spoiled rotten.
She is easy going.

She is beautiful.

She is always happy.

She is everything I ever hoped for.

She is all mine!

Nielsen Family

2011-10-17T18:44:00.001-06:00

I love this family so much!

For Hillary!

2011-10-17T13:00:00.004-06:00

One from tonight!!!

2011-10-12T21:18:00.000-06:00

Love this..

She is such a gorgeous little girl! :)

Ethan+Lindsay=Engaged

2011-10-11T11:22:00.000-06:00

Mathers family

2011-10-06T20:05:00.000-06:00

Gardiner Family sneak peek!

2011-10-06T20:03:00.005-06:00

Gorgeous!

2011-10-03T13:48:00.007-06:00

I love these pictures.

The lighting is beautiful, the baby is beautiful and her mommy is beautiful.

Her mommy is also a photographer.
It is such a compliment when other photographers ask me to take their pictures.
I fell in love with her house, every room is perfect.

Fresh and clean yet simple.. just how I like it!

Did I mention I love these pictures?? :)

They make me so happy!!

One more of Kesley

2011-09-30T18:00:00.009-06:00

Just working on her baptism pictures!

Had to share this one too.

I think this is my favorite :)

I am having a hard time deciding which one I love most..

Deshler

2011-09-28T19:58:00.001-06:00

This is another family I love so much!

Kerri is one of my best friends. Not only is she gorgeous, but she is so kind too.

Her kids are so sweet and her husband isn't bad himself. lol
You guys are the greatest..

Baby Amanda

2011-09-26T10:21:00.001-06:00

This little one was 4 weeks old when these were taken.

She was wide awake and happy the whole time.

She is the only girl of four big brothers.

You could tell that everyone in her family adores her!

She is so beautiful! :)

Wahoo

2011-09-23T13:37:00.002-06:00

I am turning 30 on Sunday so the husband has arranged a little getaway for us!

Of course I will have little Perri with me, but the other 3 kiddos are going to grandma's.

Hope you all have great weekend too!!

Here is one picture of the Bryson session. :)

Second shooting with Becky Kimball

2011-09-22T13:41:00.006-06:00

I was so honored when Becky Kimball asked me to be a second shooter.

I loved shooting a wedding feeling so relaxed.

It's fun to go around and get the littlest details documented or even just shoot from a different angle.

We had such a great time together. She is a real gem and so much fun to be with.

She and I both lost our babies to heart disease and a few years ago and

so it was nice to have someone to relate to about this tender subject.

Becky is an amazing photographer, I am thrilled that she is doing my family pictures a few weeks.

Here are a few lovely shots from the wedding that I took and edited.

Enjoy!

Sneak peek of Kesley

2011-09-19T11:00:00.008-06:00

My little Kesley is turning 8 in December.

I wanted to do her baptism pictures close to her birthday but still have it warm enough

to do a shoot with a horse out in a field!

here is one for now.
The rest I will post closer to her birthday. That is... IF only I can wait that long! ;)

I love this..

Baby James

2011-09-13T19:34:00.009-06:00

Do you remember this amazing family?

I photographed this little guys older brother Grant when he was born in May last year.

I also photographed his funeral.

Well, as you can see Brad and Megan have now welcomed a new little one to the world.

This is James... Isn't he adorable?

I think he resembles his older brother a lot.

I am so happy for Brad and Megan.
James is truly a joy and Megan is such a great mother.

Enjoy the preview!! :)

Of course I photographed Winston.

I am a major dog lover!! :)

Look who is 3 months....

2011-09-08T17:41:00.002-06:00

This little darling!!

Baby Josh

2011-09-08T11:18:00.004-06:00

Remember my cute friend Brooke?

I took pictures of her and baby Josh in the hospital a few weeks ago?

Well, Lucky for me I got to photograph this cute little guy again!

Look at how perfect he is!

I love him Brooke.. You are seriously the best mommy.

I truly am so happy for you and Chad.

I hope you love what you see so far!!!

Love This....

2011-09-04T12:44:00.003-06:00

One of my favorite families!!

Let the football season begin!!

2011-09-03T22:40:00.000-06:00

Perri has BYU spirit...

She was thrilled today when they won.

Go Cougars... :)

Baby Beck

2011-08-30T15:10:00.001-06:00

All I can say is perfect!!

Ryder: Preview

2011-08-29T17:53:00.018-06:00

Another newborn....

I am so lucky to be able to photograph such beautiful babies.

Check out this handsome guy!

Baby Josh

2011-08-29T11:51:00.002-06:00

My best friend Brooke had a darling little boy last week.

I brought my camera and of course snapped a few pictures for her in the hospital.

He is such a cute little guy!

Perri's blessing dress

2011-08-25T19:11:00.006-06:00

She is such a joy!

I love my Per Bear.
I can't believe she is almost 3 months old..

The day of her blessing

Poer

2011-08-25T12:18:00.001-06:00

This is my beautiful big sister Neysa.

I had such an easy time time taking their pictures.

We took these in 20 minutes and got so many good ones.

My adorable little niece Olivia is turning 5 and so we did snap

a few more extra pictures of her for her b-day.
Hope you love them big sister.

Love your guts!!

Baby Annie

2011-08-23T16:02:00.007-06:00

I love newborn shoots.

I have had so many lately...
I have 3 more newborn shoots to share.

I love babies so much.

This little girl has the most beautiful perfect lips you have ever seen.

Her big brother Keelan was adopted and is now 8 months old.
I also did his newborn pics last year.
This family got a great surprise after they adopted Keelan
They found out Miss Annie was on her way.
These guys are also very great clients of mine

so sweet and kind.

I love my Heber peeps!!

Poulsen

2011-08-23T15:14:00.004-06:00

This family is one of my very best clients.

They are all so sweet!

Baby Eleanor

2011-08-18T09:05:00.001-06:00

Beautiful! :)

Baby Diesel

2011-08-12T12:21:00.002-06:00

Gabrielson family preview

2011-08-08T18:24:00.002-06:00

These are for you Aaron!! (wink, wink)

Oh that smile!!!

2011-08-07T18:02:00.002-06:00

She is so delicious!
I am obsessed with her.
I can't get over her cuteness
I want to squeeze her.
She truly is a joy.

Oh these two...

2011-08-02T20:31:00.000-06:00

These two have such a great time together.

These two make things fun.
These two are the best big sister and brother around.

These two make me laugh

These two are mine.

Kirk Family Preview.

2011-08-01T10:15:00.004-06:00

Maddy part 1

2011-07-25T16:43:00.001-06:00

Isn't she gorgeous?!
I had so much fun with her. I have so many to share,
here is part 1
enjoy!! :)

The Cram's!

2011-07-17T16:15:00.002-06:00

A really great client of mine

asked me to photograph her grandparents

for her grandma's birthday!

Here is a little preview.

Are they not the cutest couple?!

I love my Reese's to Pieces

2011-07-15T19:08:00.003-06:00

I love my Reese's to Pieces

This little darling is a real gem.

I absolutely adore her.

I love everything about her, even her messy hair and face.

She is the most easy going girl.

All she needs to make her happy is her thumb and her blanket

She entertains herself easily and makes us laugh all the time. :)

Finally...

2011-07-11T14:38:00.002-06:00

I know it has taken a whole month to put these on my blog, but I have to be honest...

I am very busy with my little rug rats!

Life is good and I am doing all I can to enjoy everyday with this little one because

She is most likely my last baby... :(

The thought of not having anymore makes me a little sad, but excited too.

The delivery went really well as did the recovery.
My older 3 kids are having a ton of fun with her which made the transition easy.
Anyway, here is her first photo shoot.

I love her sooo much and yes those cheeks of hers are very kissable!

Her birth announcement!

Annika baptism

2011-06-27T13:58:00.000-06:00

Life is good, life is really busy, but a good busy!

I am loving my four kiddos and the crazy busy days that go with it!

It makes me sad that my baby is almost 3 weeks old.

I feel like life needs to slow down. I just wish that the tiny newborn phase would last longer.

I will be posting pictures of my little one soon.

meanwhile enjoy this one of Annika.

isn't she beautiful?

Meet Perri Brielle

2011-06-13T16:07:00.002-06:00

She is here and we love her so much!

Perri was born Wednesday June 8th, 2011 at 10:36 p.m.

She weighed in at a whopping 6 pounds 10 ounces and 19 inches long.

Thank you to everyone who took a guess on the weight of my baby
The winner is Jamie!

Here is one photo for now of my sweet baby girl.

More to come soon....

Devry Ryan!

2011-06-07T09:40:00.002-06:00

Is she not he cutest thing you ever saw?

I love her name too!!

Free Session anyone??

2011-05-23T13:42:00.009-06:00

Got your attention didn't I?!

Well Folks I am due to have my baby in 4 weeks! I am so excited to meet this little girl who has been growing inside me for the past 8 months! So while waiting for her arrival, I decided to offer a free session to anyone who can guess the weight and length of my baby! I did this 2 years ago with my 4th child Reese

You will get 20 images on a disc and 45 minute shoot with me.

Driving fee may apply!

Any session applies whether it may be family, (up to 5 people) children, newborn, maternity, engagement etc..

Sorry guys, no weddings!!!

Anyway...This free session will only be valid in Spring of 2012 (February - May)

It will be a lot of fun! So the first person who guesses it right wins! So good luck and spread the word!

In the mean time enjoy these pictures of some adorable newborn twins!!

Cheers!! :)

As of Late!!

2011-05-23T10:17:00.002-06:00

Phew... Finally updated my blog!

Getting ready to have my baby any day now!! :)

Check out these adorable sessions.
STAY TUNED FOR A GIVE AWAY!!

Whitmill Family!

Hannah Turns 8

Cass & Cole are 3

.Cutest twins.

spring mini shoots

Abbie & Tucker

2011-05-04T19:01:00.002-06:00

This is my favorite picture of these two cuties!

Here is another of cute little Abbie during her own little session with me.

Baby Whitney

2011-05-03T17:17:00.002-06:00

I loved this session!!

Sweet Eliza

2011-04-24T20:40:00.000-06:00

This little girl was such a sweetheart!

isn't she a doll?!

Look at that face! she is so darling!!

Boston turns one!

2011-04-19T18:43:00.002-06:00

I have done Boston's pictures since he was in the womb

I did his newborn, 6 month and now one year pictures.

I love loyal clients. :)

I love capturing moments of a mommy and her child together.

These just make me happy...

Baby Gage!

2011-03-29T20:30:00.002-06:00

Seriously, there has to be a rule that you can't look this good after having a baby!

So many great shots, I had a hard time choosing which ones to put on here!

Enjoy....

Graham

2011-03-23T16:03:00.000-06:00

Beautiful newborn + Beautiful mommy = a lot of beautiful pictures :)

Thanks Melinda, I hope you love them.

Corbin

2011-03-08T15:12:00.006-07:00

I admire people so much who adopt!
This little guy is so sweet and now has the most loving parents and siblings.
This little guy has 5 siblings at home and one more that should arrive in a near couple weeks.
What a blessing to know this family, they truly are genuine. :)

Why I have been MIA lately???

2011-01-25T16:22:00.008-07:00

Well, folks... I am expecting baby # 5 June 30th.

I am finally starting to feel pretty good!

I have already begun the nesting stage of pregnancy, therefore... my home is near to spotless and yes,

I think I do tend to drive my husband crazy, I mean..." don't walk on the carpet I just vacuumed" or

"don't get crumbs on the counter, I just cleaned it"

These are commonly used words at my house as of late. LOL
So what does this adorable baby below have to do with any of this you ask???

Well, It's my sweet baby girl Reese when she was a newborn.
I am getting excited to have another baby, even though
This baby and Reese will only be less than 2 years apart... (BUSY, BUSY)
It's been fun looking through her old pictures and wonder what this next baby will look like.

Yes...We are having another girl!!

We are so excited for what the 2011 brings..

life is pretty good for the LeRoy's right now :)

Drew

2011-01-11T18:12:00.002-07:00

Drew is a very special baby to this family!

Well worth the wait....

Adoption is a wonderful thing especially when you know the child is going to a great family.

You can tell this family is in love with him..well, wouldn't you be?

I was in love with him the second I laid eyes on him.

I would have taken him home too, but I don't think I would have made it outside the front door. :)

What a great early Christmas gift to you Dara, you are a wonderful and beautiful mother.

Congratulations on receiving a perfect little boy.

Gwen

2011-01-11T10:44:00.001-07:00

Baby Keelan

2011-01-06T17:28:00.002-07:00

I love newborns.

isn't this little guy so adorable?!

4 years.

2010-12-29T08:35:00.000-07:00

Wow, I don't even know where to start.

Has it really been four years since we said goodbye to our perfect boy?

As I sit here and reminisce about what I was doing four years ago today,

I think how did I do it?

As I looked at my sweet baby's face and watched the machine pump his little heart,

I knew, I knew that he was not meant to be here.

It seems that every year I learn something from this experience.

It's weird how that happens. How could Logan who is not here still teach me so much!

I often dream of him. I dream he is a baby and I get to hold him, I get to kiss him, I get to nurse him
and I get to smell him!

He always smelled so good!

I hate waking up and knowing it was a dream, but am grateful for that dream at the same time!

I know that Logan is around me on many occasions.

I know he hears me when I say his name as I wipe my tears on my bad days!

I do still to this day cry for him once in awhile.
I made this video of his life from birth to surgeries to being home to dying!
It is therapeutic for me to do this! I don't know why.
All I know, is I can't wait to raise my baby one day.
enjoy... :)

I'll be back soon! :)

2010-11-29T13:59:00.001-07:00

I have been MIA lately, so many shoots that I have yet to share with you.

I am taking a break from blog post to enjoy the holidays with my family.
but I would love to share with you what I have been working on as of late.

I am doing these photos for a dance studio here in Saratoga.

Yes, the little one in the pink is my Kesley!

I will be back soon with a give away and of course more of my past work! :)

Featured.

2010-11-18T09:05:00.002-07:00

Ashley Russell and I are featured on House of Turquoise.

I sent in my photos to Erin of Ashley's amazing presentation of thanksgiving
and she loved them and wanted to share them on her blog! :)

Check it out HERE .

The very talented Ashley Russell

2010-11-15T12:47:00.027-07:00

Ashley Russell Is one of the most talented people I know!

She takes others junk and makes it a treasure! I love how she has made all of the things you see below!

So creative, so different and very original!

She went on Studio 5 and shared her ideas with them. you can see it HERE

If you would like to get a hold of Ashley and have her help you transform any room in your home,

email me and I will give you her contact info!

These images below are her thanksgiving ideas/decorations :)

Just wait until you see her Christmas stuff.

I am in awe every time I see what she come up with.

when you link to her blog you should be able to see her before pictures of the items below.

Pettinger

2010-11-08T18:26:00.001-07:00

I love when families take pictures doing what they love to do!

This family loves to go to this ice cream shop up in midway.

It is super cute inside.. These turned out great!

Here are just a few... :)

Burgon family sneak peek

2010-11-05T19:56:00.004-06:00

One of my favorite shoots I have done in a long time!

This family is adorable. ;)
and YES...I love kissing pictures!

From tonights session

2010-10-29T20:19:00.004-06:00

Brown family! :)

Bartholomew sneak peek!

2010-10-26T19:35:00.002-06:00

Um...Hi mom who just gave birth six weeks ago!

Doesn't she look amazing?

Keep in mind this is her 4th child!

Yeah.. in my dreams, but definitely not in my genes! :( LOL

Beutler boys!

2010-10-26T19:32:00.002-06:00

Very handsome boys!

Ringger

2010-10-19T12:20:00.000-06:00

Bare with me, I have an overload amount of pictures to edit and give back to everyone

I know many of you are dying to see your sneak peek,

I will post one or two of each family for the next few weeks until

life calms down a little for me!

I have some fun news to share and a give away soon to come your way.

So stay tuned! :)

Jorgensen preview!

2010-10-14T20:55:00.000-06:00

Henderson

2010-10-12T23:01:00.002-06:00

Another beautiful family...

Yes this is my sister.

She has the most adorable kids with the most beautiful blue eyes you have ever seen

Oh yeah... and my beefy bro in-law Chris! Check out his muscles!! LOL

I had to say it, I love to tease him! :)

Hope you guys love these!!

Budge

2010-10-11T19:50:00.000-06:00

gorgeous Family!!

Thorpe!

2010-10-08T12:53:00.002-06:00

I seriously could be in this family, they are such awesome people!

They are so fun and had me laughing so hard the whole two hours we were shooting!
You might recognize little Sara from a previous shoot. She is adorable and is so lucky
she has three big brothers to watch over her!

Enjoy! ;)

These are my faves!!

Heath family mini session!

2010-10-05T17:25:00.003-06:00

So many families....so many mini shoots to post!
Here are a few of the the Heath family!

Severe mini shoot!

2010-10-05T16:52:00.005-06:00

I love these colors they chose to wear!

Sara's 8

2010-10-01T08:36:00.001-06:00

Isn't she a cutie?!

Ryan

2010-09-30T12:04:00.002-06:00

I have known Ryan's mom since I was 3.

She is such a sweet person and actually was the nurse who took care of my little Logan.

She has two adorable boys... Take a look at this little cutie!

Cook Family!

2010-09-27T13:51:00.004-06:00

A lot of kind things to say about this family..

they are genuine, helpful, friendly, happy....well.... Perfect!!

I love this family...and yes, I am related to this beautiful mother ;)

Langford family sneak peek

2010-09-26T11:50:00.002-06:00

I love my neighbors! Jenn is the sweetest person.

This family is adorable!

I am so lucky to know them!

Here is a little preview! :)
They could not stop laughing to give me a kissing picture!! LOL

Baird family sneak peek!

2010-09-26T11:43:00.000-06:00

Meet my family!

2010-09-21T14:19:00.003-06:00

Thanks again to Haley Warner for my awesome family pictures!!

I absolutely love them!

and a another big thank you to photo-shop for making me wrinkle and blemish free. (wink, wink)

Sparks!

2010-09-17T22:24:00.003-06:00

Hello gorgeous family.

I am so lucky, I always get the most beautiful families!

Cathy and I went to high school together. isn't she so pretty?!

I loved them all! I had such a hard time deciding which ones to post.

Baby Mack and big sister Maggie!

2010-09-16T16:22:00.001-06:00

Yeah....I am pretty much loving this session!

Could this family not be any cuter?!

Seriously, Maggie is so beautiful and you can see where she gets it from

Her mom is absolutely gorgeous!

This session went so well and we got some great pictures!

I am kind of liking black & white lately, but color is so beautiful too.

I decided to post both!!

Enjoy!

Rhett's first dentist appointment!!

2010-09-10T13:13:00.000-06:00

I copied this from my family blog to share!
Rhett you were such a big boy...

You were so excited to go to the dentist. you waited patiently in the waiting area looking at books!

oh and of course your mom whipped out her camera to document just how good you were!!!

The dental assistant told you how cute you were and you got embarrassed!!

You did exactly what they told you to do and held still for your x-rays

you hopped in your chair put on your head phones

and watched Monsters inc..while they worked away on your teeth!

you gave me a huge smile as the dentist proudly said...

"Rhett has perfect teeth....no cavities!!"

you picked out a new toothbrush and we got in the car and headed for what??

The Candy store...

mom chose not to document that part!! ;)

Lawson

2010-09-08T10:27:00.001-06:00

Here are just a few of my faves from this shoot!

LaPray

2010-09-07T19:51:00.003-06:00

I am so behind on my blog...
Here is one of another wonderful family that I have known for years!