Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Utah Dog Park Grand Opening Open House

Hello there!  Remember the cute doggie photo I shared the other day?  Well he is a friend I met at the Utah Dog Park in Woods Cross UT.  They are having a Grand Opening Open House this Saturday July 31st from 11am-3pm.  I am donating a custom designed 10"x20" custom framed storyboard collage ($175 retail value).  Come on over for food, fun and prizes. 

I was able to take a tour of the facility and totally fell in love.  It is a top notch place for your furry friends!  Rocky will definitely have to go play there next time we need to have him boarded.  Swing on by Saturday and don't forget to bring your furry friends!  See you there.
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This is a copy of the storyboard collage I designed for the display table.  Head over to the Utah Dog Park to check it out with all the other awesome prizes.

Over and Out!
Angela
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010

"In betweens" photo of the week

Well there's one thing to be said about me-I'm consistent!  This week anyway :)  The "in betweens" photo of the week is a shot of sweet little Emily.  She just LOVED posing and working it for my camera.  This shot came after one of her "poses". 
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I guess it just goes to show that its worth it to pay attention!  Just look at the sparkle in her eyes.  The technical term for that is "catchlights" and it's all about positioning the subject in the right light and knowing my camera like the back of my hand.  Oh and mother nature provided the beautiful wind blown hair.  No fan needed.

Ta Ta For Now!
Angela
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Thursday, July 8, 2010

The "in betweens"...

For the last couple of months I've been toying with the idea of a photo of the week type post.  I'm too A.D.D. to commit to a daily post but I can probably handle a weekly post.  Enter disclaimer here...I won't promise anything as far as what day of the week I will post but I will do my best to be consistent.

On to the topic of the photo of the week posts...the in betweens.  I know, I know that's not grammatically correct but hear me out.  Most of you know me and know my work.  It has a very organic, un-posed feel to it.  While I see the need and do try to accomodate the larger traditional family portraits my heart lies in those stolen moments of family connectedness.  The "in betweens".  Let me give you a couple of examples...
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This is the perfect example of a hilarious "in between" moment.  Poor baby Morgan was not having a good day, as you can tell.  Big sister Addison was just trying to help and the middle child, was well the middle child.

I often capture "in between" moments that are more worthy of your precious wall space.

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This particular shot is one of my all time favorites.  I gave the kids some simple directions to walk across the bridge, stop and turn to look at me.  This is the yummy result.


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Another favorite.  Little brother Elliot wasn't quite sure about me yet, but big sister Annie just wanted some love.

How about one more?

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I asked these cute kiddos to show me their best yoga moves.  I got yoga moves but I also got silly natural expressions I wouldn't have gotten otherwise.

So what this all boils down to is paying attention.  I can be loud and funny when I need to but I am always watching for those special moments.  Those "in betweens".

Stayed tuned for next weeks installment.
xoxoxo!
Angela


Friday, July 2, 2010

I'm Melting...

At least that's what it feels like these days.  I don't remember signing up for 97 degree temperatures but I might have blocked it out with all that snow we had just a few short weeks ago.  I guess I'd better just get used to the heat.  After all it's July 2nd and technically we live in a desert.

Well let's get to the goodies...

Recently I had the pleasure of spending time with 2 goregous little girlies that I just love.  I've photographed both of these babes since they were just tiny and I don't think it's a stretch to say they get cuter everytime I see them.
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All the mothers out there collectively sighed didn't you?!  That's ok so did I!

I'm not going to lie and say sibiling photos at this age are easy.  They are NOT but I still try.  Every now and then I am blessed with something like this.  Beautiful, if I must say so myself!


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This is my absolute favorite image of the day.  The timing of the shot was perfect.  The lighting was yummy.  The little yellow sundress was delish and don't even get me started with those lips.  Seriously!!  Lucky me!!


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This little sweetie almost makes me want another baby.  I said ALMOST!! 

I could've played with these 2 sweethearts all day!  Thanks so much Doug and Angie I just adore your little family!

Well friends it's back to work for me.  Picture me laying on a beach somewhere with a huge sunhat and sunglasses.  Just soaking up the rays.  Now back to the 97 degree desert reality!
xoxoxo!
Angela