Graham E.

Another beautiful little boy named Graham. It must be the name. A very proud mom and dad and especially Grandma that was ever so patient through this shoot.

Jerome Fam

Cute Family. So happy to have met them. Beautiful boys.

Sauer Fam

The Sauer's have been coming every Fall since Olivia was around 6 months old. I enjoy their friendship and seeing how much they have changed from year to year.

Halloween

This is our new addition to the family. We love Roxy. She is crazy and all dressed up for Halloween!
Rachel did an awesome job on Sela and Graham's costumes. So cute and Sela so proud of hers.

Becca

Becca is one of my best friends' daughters. All of them..... beautiful. Becca is a "smiler" and hates her pics taken. Why???..... is beyond me. Absolutely a beauty!

Chuncky Monkey Baby Graham

Graham is now 3 months old. Time flies whether we want it to or not. I know my daughter is much better than me at enjoying the time she has now with them. I love and admire that about her and wish I could go back and do that part over again, if I had the chance. I miss them at that age, love them now, but miss them then.

Lacey/Clay

Lacey called me for some of her photos from her wedding- I can't believe it has been 3 years! Now she is a beautiful mother. All I remember is how stinkin' freezin' cold it was! I felt sooo bad having them come outside for the family photos- but oh, so worth it. Nothing like beautiful evening light. All if forgivin' when the photos are done. Just thought I would share.

Brittany Loves Jason.....

Best ever response coming out of the temple! So fitting for this beautiful girl and lucky boy! I don't think they could have laughed, smiled, and loved each other more!

Beautiful Britt

Brittany is as beautiful as she was the first time I saw her at the age of 5. Funny, sweet, always smiling, and deserving all the best that her marriage will offer her. Lucky man, Jason.

Jonathan & Lindsey

This is my new "niece-in-law". Jonathan and Lindsey had a beautiful wedding. She did such a great job in planning, the reception was wonderful with many family and friends. Many happy days to follow.

Oktoberfest

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Our new baby Graham

My always naked, toe painted, band-aid loving grand-daughter Sela. Absolutely NEVER a dull moment.


Graham was born at home on July 17th. A healthy 8 lbs for being 2 weeks early. He came just four hours before we left on our trip to Oregon. Great timing. He was just over one week old when we took the photos. So alert, beautiful and strong!

Join Us for Dinner!

My husband is the cook.... I just set up the events and invite family and friends to join us down at the pond in Salem. We use to teach cooking classes to couples for years, but now host these events a few times a year and hope to do more next year. We had a blast last year and would like you to join us. Click here to view the blog and to sign up to join us for a beautiful view, great food...among friends!

Brady and Haylee Big Day

Haylee planned her wedding to the "T" She did a wonderful job right down to all of the beautiful details. It was beautiful, fun... perfect. Her guests even were dressed to match the occasion! Best of everything! Thanks Tracee for coming and assisting! 

Tracee's Pic
Tracee caught this cutie with her....ummmm..we lost count on how many suckers....
Tracee's pic of girls dancing.
Tracee's pic at the end.

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Lindsey's Bridals

Lindsey is my "niece-in-law". (Probably not the correct terminology, ummm). Sweet, sweet girl, with a beautiful smile. We dodged a bullet with the weather, when it poured 20 minutes away we got a few sprinkles and a bit of a breeze. I'll take that any day when shooting. Welcome to the fam!

Doug & Katie

What an awesome couple and wonderful families! Great combo for easy photos. Laughter is always welcome when doing family photos. Friends were added to the mix- lucky couple to have such wonderful people surrounding them.

This photo I used Nic color Efex filters- Paper Toner #7- opasity down to 55% and then I added back a bit of yellow to give it a old feel. Katie was so beautiful in her dress.

Haylee & Brady

Bridals/Groomals

I realize that several of the photos are kissing or at a distance, but I was messing with the architecture. The temples and many churches have wonderful lines to work with. It's funny, I have never photographed from the arch going North. (the one above this one). I had to because the temple was actually closed for renovation this day and so there was carpet stacked in the doorway so I turned around and because it was overcast the trees weren't blown out. Nice option. I also like the new door they put in at the Mt. Timp. Temple. Since we were there when there weren't any people present, we could do some more things with it.

Rachel's Belly....

It is official, I am a grandmother. Rachel is due again at the end of July. I had a hard time wrapping my brain around "Grandma", so my name is Mimi to Sela. My favorite thing now is my phone call almost every morning..."Good morning Mimi! I just woke up! I want to talk to Sassy!" (my youngest daughter Sophie or she loves to talk to Gus the dog.) These are the typical family photos we get of Sela, not one to hold still, but that's okay, that is who she is.  Can't wait for Graham to arrive. View Rachel's blog here.