Hyrum

Little Hyrum came in for his 1 year photos on Saturday morning. He was a pretty smiley little guy and we were able to get some great shots in the short time that he wanted to sit still for us. I loved his hair and those puppy dog eyes. Mom Kara has been patient with me - my whole family has come down with the flu which was confirmed today by our doctor to be the real, true influenza. Don't think I will be posting any new shoots for a little while but I had to get on just long enough to post a few for a sneak peek. Hope you love them!











Here's that serious face mom!

Heads Up.

I just want to let you all in on a couple things. First, I am only going to be booking 1 session/ week in 2008. The end of 2007 just got a little crazy for me between my photography and my other job, and I began realizing that my kids were suffering for it. They always need to come first and that wasn't happening with me working so much. Until they are a little older, this needs to stay a part-time thing for me.

This means that spots fill up much more quickly then before. In fact, February is almost full and March is getting there too so if you are looking for a winter session, book soon.

At this point, if you would like to book a shoot, please book at least a month in advance, I will not be able to squeeze in any more last minute sessions.

Starting in the spring, there will be a couple of other changes. There will be a bit of a price increase and I will also be trying to phase out of the studio a little more and do more shoots outdoors, and on location. Of course I will still keep some openings for studio work but I just love outdoor and natural light photography and eventually want to phase out the studio work all together in the warmer months.

I am also going to be announcing a portrait party soon. This will be an event where you can come and join other moms and their kids for mini sessions. The cost will be $30.00/ child with each additional sibling for $10.00. Each child will receive two portraits on CD. There will be food and good company and only 8 spots available so let me know if you are interested.

I am looking forward to working with all of you in 2008 and hopefully watch your children grow!

Love,

Liz

Farrah & Josh

I was excited when Farrah sent me an email saying they would be in town from Austin and wanted to do a shoot. I knew Josh and Farrah from my old neighborhood in Springville, the were Blake's Nursery teachers! They have been married for almost 10 years and it has been awhile since they had photos taken together. More couples need photos of themselves I think (Dave and I included!). We headed to downtown Salt Lake City for this one. They were SO much fun to hang out with and I had to remind myself that I was working because I couldn't stop chatting! I am so happy with what we got - I hope you guys are too! Hope you had a safe flight Josh!



Okay, this one is TOO CUTE!



Okay, it is a tough call but this is my favorite from the shoot. Just the way you are looking at him Farrah! Not to mention you are gorgeous!



Or this one, with a little texture!





And that gorgeous hair!



We took this one for fun!





The way she looks at you Josh, I think she plans to keep you!

Fine Art Prints

I love to photograph nature (nope, not just people, although that is fun too). My father instilled a strong love of nature in me, and I am grateful for photography that allows me to capture a little of it.

Here are some of the photographs I have taken, and if you are interested in purchasing a print, send me an email.

Some of these were taken in northern Michigan this past summer. It is a beautiful, peaceful place. Some were taken right here in Utah.

Going Home



Father and Son



A Good Day



Good Friends



Floating Stars

The Hanks Family

This was the last large group shoot that I had scheduled for the year. The rest will have to wait until spring. What a beautiful, photogenic and fun family! We had originally scheduled this shoot to be outdoors but the weather turned so cold, it was moved inside. I was sick (I hope no one caught it!) and we had to move some furniture, and the whole Christmas tree. I was pretty worried we wouldn't have enough light but I thought I would go and see what we could get. I had to up my ISO as high as it would go and so these photos turned out a little more grainy than I would like, but I think it definitely adds some fun texture to the photographs and they turned out much better than I had anticipated on my way to the shoot. Now for the million photos... LOL

Vintage conversion.



Funny Faces in sepia.



The darling couple responsible for this beautiful bunch.









I love this one. Especially the three boys in the front!



And now for the beautiful grandchildren!









I have to say this one goes in my top ten favorites for the year!









I was editing this photo when my husband Dave walked by and said he wished he had hair like that!



Okay little Curtis definitely has the biggest, bluest, most sparkly eyes I have ever seen on a baby!

Adam & Stacey

I got to shoot these two around Thanksgiving? These photos were part of a Christmas gift so I didn't want to post them before now. I love the urban look in these and am dying to do more of this type of work. These guys were the best "on camera" kissers yet!

Zoey & Madison

Zoey & Madison

I have known both of these girls since they were born, & Marina is one of my best friends. I got to shoot them when I was first starting out and Madison was a lot smaller.

Madison was terrified of the lights and my camera so I am afraid that we didn't get any true smiles out of her. But she is still pretty darn cute!!!

Zoey is a little darling. I love that long, dark hair and they both have the biggest, brownest eyes!

Zoey in vintage







Madison





Vintage