Angela Lilyquist Photography

She's alive...

2012-01-17T15:51:00.000-08:00

Well hello there 2012! It's so nice to finally meet you :) No I didn't fall off the planet, just decided to take a "social media" break and spend the holidays with my amazing family! I promise I have been working and I even have photos to prove it!!

Amazingly beautiful ballerinas no less!!

Without further ado let me introduce The Bertlesen Sisters. They are gorgeous dancers but more importantly they are amazing people! They have some pretty big auditions coming up and I was luckly enough to get to work with them for some great photos .

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This is one of the photos that as the photographer you just know it when you get it. You really have to see this one blown up to be able to appreciate it but I promise you it's stunning!

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Just look at the light! It makes my photographer heart just melt. Just like everyone else professional photographers have to work to earn money. Sometimes we do shoots or photos for just that reason. Then sometimes fate steps in and we are blessed with a few quick minutes of the spectactular!

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Even little sis is amazing! Again the light-oh be still my heart!

Thanks for hanging out and sticking by me! I will be changing my blog to a different format very shortly but I promise to keep you all in the loop! In the meantime I'm just going to stare at these gorgeous dancers some more!

Until we meet again!

Angela

A very sad day...

2011-11-15T19:24:00.001-08:00

Today we had to say goodbye to a very special member of our family. Our sweet 12 year old Alaskan Malamute Yukon is no longer with us. Goodbye buddy. We love you and miss you already!

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I have no more words...

Angela

http://www.coveycenter.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=342:art-with-heartkids-who-dance-so-others-can-walk&catid=1:performance-hall&Itemid=9

An Amazing Opportunity...

2011-11-11T15:12:00.001-08:00

I got a call last week with an amazing opportunity. Savanna and I were invited to attend a benefit dance concert for Shriners Hospital tomorrow afternoon. You can find out more information by clicking on the link above or below.

http://www.shrinersinternational.org/Events/ArtWithHeart.aspx?id=6290c49e-bd57-4478-9934-bd5b641b522f

After the performers are finished we have been asked to come on stage to represent Shriners Hospital and maybe say a few words about our experience and what they have done for Savanna and our family. We couldn't be more honored!!

Angela

A Fabulous Saturday Morning...

2011-11-08T15:04:00.000-08:00

Internet I would like to introduce The Jones Family. Now that we're all aquainted let's move on to some photos shall we?

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We spent a warm fall morning playing at the farm. Sweet Baby Kamden stole the show, and a little piece of my heart to boot!

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His mama is the cousin of my sweet friend Kristalee. I'm blessed with such great clients who have turned into amazing friends!

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I brought along an antique quilt and some fun stories. What they brought is a special bond and a unique love that is just magic.

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Look at that yummy light! Oh it just makes me melt!

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Thank You Kyle and Andrea for spending a fabulous Saturday morning with me. But more importantly Thank You for the privledge of capturing and sharing some of your special memories. You are an amazing little family and I am honored to know you.

Angela

2 posts in 1 night...lucky you

2011-10-26T21:16:00.000-07:00

Had to pop back on to share some photos of sweet baby Eliza. Just love her :)

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I love me some baby toes. Especially in baby mouths :)

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Sweet little smiles...

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I can't tell you how much I love this photo! A warm squishy baby, beautiful directional light and a sweet little "blankie". What more could I ask more?! Oh and her mom has a super duper fabulous first name :)

Thanks again Angela! I can't wait to meet the whole bunch on Saturday.

Angela

WARNING...PHOTO OVERLOAD AHEAD...

2011-10-26T20:34:00.000-07:00

Well hello everyone! I know it hasn't really been as long as normal but I have some amazing photos to share. Internet I would like to introduce two of the most beautiful little angels ever...

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This was one of those sessions that will go down in history as truly amazing. Beautiful soft light, gorgeous dresses, beautiful girls and fabulous color, color, color!!!

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For those of you who know me or have worked with me before, you know I have a very relaxed go with the flow attitude and portrait style. I prefer to give very little specific "posing" directions, rather just guide my clients to the yummy light and let the littles be little :)

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I will however bring fun additions to help add to the session. In this case a beautiful antique quilt and some fun stories to share.

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And now for the Pièce de résistance...

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The stars aligned to set up this shot. We were getting ready to head out when I saw the lights on The Joseph Smith Memorial Building. I just asked big sister to take little sister's hand and walk down the street. The end result was simply magic. Thank you again "H" family for a marvelous night!!

One more just for fun:)

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Over and Out

Angela

Some recent favorites...

2011-10-19T18:04:00.000-07:00

Short on words this evening...

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Hopefully the extra photos will make up for the lack of dialogue! I've been working with these sweet kiddos since they were newborns. Just love them!!

that's all she wrote...

Angela

Disconnected...

2011-09-29T21:04:00.000-07:00

Well hello there! I bet you all thought I'd died and gone to heaven right?! Funny thing is I'm right here in good 'ol Utah. No fluffy white paradise for me :) Funny story though...

I had to have gallbladder removal surgery the end of August. One week after school started no less. It all happened very quickly so I wasn't able to update the few of you who read this :) I went to the Dr. on a Wednesday. He sent me for an ultrasound on Friday. They called to say I needed to meet the surgeon on Tuesday and I had surgery that Friday. Those of you who know me very well know that I'm pretty healthy and fit. I guess you could say I'm gym rat and health food nut. The surgeon and hospital staff assured me that I would bounce right back. I was told to take a week off work and to stay out of the gym for 2 weeks or so. Here's where the funny part happens (not really).

I had a pretty severe reaction to the anesthesia. I have had 2 gnarly c-sections so I thought laprascopic gallbladder surgery would be a walk in the park. The hospital had only planned on me staying for the day so they basically pushed my wheelchair out the door vomiting in a lovely little blue bag. I was told to go home and sleep it off. I tried to do just that but I honestly felt absolutely awful. Worse than I'd ever felt before. My sweet hubby got me all set up in bed and even brought me a walkie talkie in case I needed him. About an hour later I sat straight up in bed unable to breathe. I spent several tense moments gasping for air while Rob frantically tried calling the hospital. This time we were told it was serious and to come back in. The problem being they had already pushed me out once I wasn't about to go back a second time!

I eventually made it through the night and the surgeon called the next day. He explained that more than likely my airway had collapsed due to the remaining anesthesia in my system. For whatever reason I wasn't processing it or getting rid of it in a timely manner. Add to that the lovely "gas" they had to inject in my abdomen that wasn't dissipating either. Long story short it took me several weeks to get back to normal and feel like myself again. I do still have a few minor "issues" popping up occasionally but all in all I'm back to business as usual.

When I sat down to write this post I thought long and hard about what to say. How should I even start and is this all too personal anyway? Well I came up with several possible titles before settling on disconnected. Let me explain how I got here and then I'll share some of the fabulous lessons I learned after the surgery. I could've titled the post something like "I hate the hospital" or "I ingested my body weight in jello" or even "You find out who your friends are" but disconnected is perfect for where I am right now. I spent the last month virtually disconnected from modern technology. And you know what...it was FABULOUS!!! I have been back to work for a few weeks now but I haven't been here or on Facebook or really even on the internet. I had plenty of time in bed to really sit and think and re-prioritize my life. I read magazines and books and watched entirely too much daytime television. I had several sweet friends who really stepped up to help with meals or taking our kids. All of this "free time" made me realize how much we all really need those connections. Real life connections. Not "virtual" somewhat anonymous connections. My family and my friends are my life's blood. My heart and soul. Now this isn't to say that I'm not passionate about my work. Believe me I am. Nothing can move me like the perfect light, in the perfect setting with the perfect subject. I have always been and will always be deeply moved and connected to my work. But when the chips are down and it's all said and done I don't want to end my life with regrets. I don't want those who matter to me to ever wonder just how much I love and need them.

How does all this relate to photography you might ask? I am right in the thick of the busy season and I don't see it slowing down anytime soon. And really the "work" itself is not what needs to slow down. It's me. I need to really stop and enjoy the process. We only get one life, so why not enjoy the ride?! What does this mean for you as a current or future client. It means that I will still give you 110% when I am working. But when I am not working I will be giving my family and friends 110%. I won't be posting here as much or spending much time on Facebook. I am always more than happy to post photos or share stories, so just ask. I know we all live in a digital world and to stay in business I have to compete. That being said I would like to think that I attract and retain some of my best client relationships by being myself. Open and honest, no holds barred. While I'd rather you not see me in a swimsuit, what you see is what you get.

Facebook if you ask or if I have a few spare minutes. I will continue to provide you with beautiful portraits and custom products with top notch customer service. But I will remain somewhat disconnected.

Thanks for sticking by me!

Angela

New website...

2011-08-22T08:30:00.000-07:00

Well technically it's not a new site but nearly every single photo is new-CHECK IT OUT!! http://www.lilyquistphotography.com/

I'm off to the gym :)

Angela

Absence...

2011-08-19T13:51:00.000-07:00

As usual I feel the need to apologize for my absence from the cyberworld. I won't delve into too many details only to say that I was sidelined with a health issue and for the 1st time in a very long time I just plain didn't feel good. School starts for my kiddos on Monday and hopefully by then I will have some answers to the health questions so I can get back to my usual snarky self :)

For now I'll leave you with a photo that literally tugs at my heart! This sweet couple started out as clients and have become very dear friends. Dear friends who have had MORE than their fair share of heartaches and trails. Dear friends who have helped me out and picked me up when I needed it. Dear friends that I can only hope and pray that I will be blessed with the opportunity to repay them for their kindness. Dear friends who are waiting so very patiently to complete their sweet little family. You can read more about their story at http://leviandkristalee.blogpsot.com or www.itsaboutlove.org then enter profile ID 42430928

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That's all for now...

Angela

Every once in a while...

2011-08-04T15:27:00.000-07:00

The stars align and the perfect session comes along. This was one of those sessions. Perfect light, nice weather and yummy baby. I have loved so many photos from this day but this one...oh be still my heart. I'm in love!!!!

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If blogger could just get the color right then you could all be in love too. Seriously everything about this makes me smile. The pink ruffly romper, chubby cheeks and long eyelashes oh and let's not forget the fingers. Those chubby little baby fingers do me in every time.

thanks for humoring me twice in 1 week :)

Angela

Serious Sweetness...

2011-08-03T14:33:00.000-07:00

Just one for now........

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All together now...AHHHHHHH!

over and out

Angela

Thought for the day...

2011-07-28T14:02:00.000-07:00

So wish this wasn't true but sadly it is spot on!

Angela