Darrel and Tanya................

I have known Darrel and Tanya for many years. I was so excited to go back to Seabrook (I grew up there) and see them and the area! They are such a cute couple, it was like they were dating. I enjoyed being with them, they were such great company and we had great conversations! Love you guys to pieces!!!

My Papa...............

My grandfather came in town for a visit. I always enjoy his visits! I enjoy the fact that my kids will get to have some memories with him too. I will be going to see him next summer at his place! This man kept me up till 2am one morning just talk. We went out to lunch one day, breakfast another, and went to get a slushy from Sonic and just sat in the car talking until we finished them. Gotta love that man!

levi..............

Levi is such a sweet baby boy! My sister babysits him and I get to see him every time I see her. He is so good and just such a joy to be around.

UFC night............

Ryan and his "Boys" (Bubba nicknamed them that) night out. I told Ryan I wanted to take a few photos of the night, I think I embarrassed him. It was like mommy taking photos of her sons birthday party.....oh well....he'll get over it! A few times a year Ryan has UFC nights at our house. I always enjoy them cause I get a clean house and some yummy food! The guys are worse than a bunch of women sitting around a table gossiping.....but I do enjoy they way they crack jokes! Guys are just so much more laid back than us ladies. The kids snuck down a few times to grab a cookie or should I say cookies and some chips-N-dip. I think everyone should have some kind of hobby or outlet to just have some fun. Mine is photography and Ryan's is the UFC. 





My baby boy is growing up.............

Elly Ferrin..............

Elly is going to be 10 this year, it hard to believe she will be that old! She was the cutest baby ever, she looked like a Gerber baby and everywhere I took her people stopped me and had to say how cute she was, She is the oldest of the bunch. She loves to read books and listen to music. Elly is a very bright child, she does very well in school! She is high maintenance and my husband says it reminds him of me.

Say a Prayer....Have Fun....Give Back....

I have done a lot of thinking lately on my photography and  I read other photography blogs for tips and ideas. So here are a few of  mine......... I like to say a little prayer in my heart that my session will go well and my client will like the photos I give them. I am not only taking photos for someone I am making memories for them, that by the way they are paying for so I better try my hardest.

When you have a gift or talent it is always wise to give back with that gift and talent. You will find yourself much happier in the end. I have seen photography work miracles for people by giving a session away! Have fun with your clients, make a fool of yourself....you might look stupid but you will catch a true smile on their face, then hurry and capture that moment. Be humble, there is no more of a turn off then a person who is not. Always strive to have those butterflies in the gut of your stomach.....days leading up to my sessions I always have butterflies...those butterflies are what keep me on my toes and make me try that much harder!

DON'T OVER SCHEDULE....I try not to have more than 1 session a week, it is not all about the money!!!!. I am first a mom and wife and that is my top priority. I don't batch process my photos....I take the time to look at each and everyone to see what that photo may need that maybe the last one did or didn't need. I like to under promise and over deliver. I think it is important to make your client feel beautiful and compliment them! Go out of your way for your client. Don't make your whole life about photography....you will get burnt out!

Be creative....find your style and be true to it, that is what makes your photos different from others! Not everyone will like your style of photography but that is ok. Always try to improve your talent. Ask other photographers for tips....some are willing to help out and it is always nice to know some other photographers in the area.

These are just some things I try to live by and things I have learned a long the way. I've said it before and I'll say it again, photography has a way of making people feel beautiful and good about themselves....what a blessing to be able to do that for others....to show them they are truly beautiful on the inside and out!

Javener Family.............

This is such a beautiful family! I go to church with this family, they are new and I am so glad they are in our ward. Loretta is due any day now but just look at her, she looks so amazing! I can't wait to get to know this family better! Thanks guys for allowing me to take your photos!