Where it all began….
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My background is in Interior Design. It is what I studied in college and one of the things that I very much enjoy doing.
So when I started my journey in photography, I think that it was only natural that I would gravitate to photographing architecture. Although I admired the talent with which my classmates photographed landscapes, my heart was not in that. I loved the lines and the shapes and the figures that I was able to capture on film while photographing structures.
When we moved to Idaho, it was cost prohibitive to install a darkroom in the home that we purchased, so my husband encouraged me to try digital. I fought it with every fiber of my being, but after seeing the magic that was possible in the “digital darkroom” I was hooked.
New friends found out about my hobby and asked if I would photograph their children and families. I was terrified of photographing people (buildings don’t care if they look fat…) and quickly told everyone that I DID NOT photograph live subjects. And it seemed to work. For a while. Till I got to know Amy.
Amy does not take “no” for an answer. Not when she wants something. Nope. She gets what she wants. She is a loving, gentle, and kind person…and also a bit determined. (I cherish her friendship)
And Amy was pregnant. Amy wanted me to photograph her newborn and she kept at me until I finally said yes.
The photographs were terrible. Babies are demanding. Babies want to be fed. Babies MOVE (Buildings don’t move – unless you are in California, but that is a different post.) And these photographs were TER.RI.BLE. Photographs that only a mother could love (thank heaven).
After getting the photos on the computer, I decided that I needed to learn more. It took another 3 years before I was in a position to take the classes and get the mentoring that I needed, but it eventually came.
So….interesting story, right….what does that have to do with anything?
Well – I’ll tell you.
Today, January 20, 2011, I photographed Amy’s baby. IN MY NEW STUDIO. It has been a dream of mine to open a studio for quite some time. The pieces fell together a few weeks ago and it has been a wild roller coaster ride since.
As I contemplated who I would photograph first in this new space, on this fabulous day, it was only natural that it should be Amy’s baby boy. Only, he isn’t quite a baby anymore. He will always be HER baby, but to me he is a fabulous young gentleman whom I’ve had the privilege of photographing for the last 5 years.
Today, he was a champ. He posed and went along with every suggestion that I had like he had been doing it all of his life. What a wonderful man this boy will be. Just like his older brother and his daddy! How can he not? He has AMY as his mom!!!
Kamden THEN (being held by his older sister):
Kamden NOW:
Presenting the darling Miss Emma {Eagle, ID newborn photography}
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Emma’s mommy and I have known each other for over six years. I was the camp director for our ward’s young women and Ashley was one of my assistants. You would have though that this sixteen year old had run a major company in her youth. She was so incredibly organized. We made a great team, because between the two of us we had single handedly made more lists than was ever known to man. Truth be told, I was just trying to keep up with her.
Ashley is all grown up and married now – and has a beautiful baby girl. Emma is the first grand daughter on Ashley’s side of the family. I have a sneaky suspicion that this child is going to be a tad on the spoiled side. And who would not spoil this darling little girl.
Emma was a dream to work with. She took short breaks for little snacks and then was right back in the “saddle” ready to continue shooting. What a darling little thing. Daddy was also great to work with. He was so good with her – you would have thought that this was his sixth child, not his first.
Congratulations on your new little angel. Enjoy your sneak peak.
Adalay {Eagle, Id newborn photography}
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Oh Adalay. You are so loved. Your mom and dad have waited for you for so many years….
Miss Adalay has four older brothers and she has e. very. one. wrapped around her little fingers. Dad looks at her and wants to go out and buy her a car. Her brothers want to hold her, and hug her, and kiss her – all day long.
Then there is mom. Mom finally has her little girl. Addi’s room is hot pink and black. Addi has more clothes than you and I both put together. And mom has her priorities straight. She is spending this time swaddling her and snuggling. She knows that this time will pass. Good for her. And good for this amazing family. Welcome to the world, Adalay!!!
Miss Audra
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Audra is the oldest of four amazing kids. And as the oldest, she is always making sure that everyone is taken care of. Shoes on? Hair combed? Happy? Fed?
Audra helps her mom with her two sisters and her brother. And so when it came time to take individual photographs of the four kids, it was Audra who ran upstairs to get the changes of clothes, and to find her brother’s toy, and to get the fan to blow everyone’s hair back.
Unfortunately for me, it also meant that I did not get as many shots of Audra as I would have liked last spring.
Putting everyone else ahead of her is something that she does so well – so it was SO fun to put Audra center stage last week. No one else had their photos taken. If someone needed something, they just had to get it themselves – because mom and Audra were busy – making sure that SHE was the star of the show.
As a fellow first born, I can totally appreciate what this young lady does every day. It is difficult and thankless. She carries much responsibility without any authority. But it all works out in the end!
You are gorgeous, little lady! And I don’t just say that because you look just like your daddy…who just happens to be my baby brother!
Birthdays….[Eagle, ID child photography]
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Carter is turning 2. And big brother, Peyton, is turning 5. Two fun boys just coming over to play….
These two are full of energy and I had such a good time having them play with my boys’ toys. Dinosaurs and trains all over the studio brought back so many memories of days spent playing with boy things.
Happy Birthday!
Separated at Birth
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Rachel and Caitlin were best friends all through high school. Choir, dances, weekends, church…they could always be found together.
Both girls decided on different colleges.
Caitlin and Jaclynn were now roommates. Jaclynn reminded Caitlin of Rachel.
Caitlin transfered closer to home, and Jaclynn followed her.
Caitlin went to “meet the parents” for the Valentine’s day weekend leaving Jaclynn home alone. Jaclynn decided it was time that she and Rachel met – so she traveled 6 hours to our home.
WOW – these two could be twins. They laugh at the same silly things. Finish each other’s sentences. Like the same foods. Like the same movies. They are both loud. REALLY REALLY LOUD. In general, these two could not be more similar. When they asked if I could take their photos, before they headed out for an evening of fun, how could I resist? Twist my arm, ow, ow. Hate it when I have to take photos of two gorgeous young women! And I am so glad that they could keep each other company during a boyfreindless Valentine’s Day weekend.
Jaclynn heads back to school tomorrow, but I have a feeling that these two will be together again real soon. And I couldn’t be happier! She fits right in – now if my boys were a little bit older, we could make her officially part of the family…….maybe we’ll adopt her!
Miss Christa {Eagle, Id newborn photographer}
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Christa’s mommy called and scheduled her newborn appointment a couple of months ago and I have been looking forward the to the call that she was in labor ever since. I was so excited when mom emailed me that she was being induced last week.
Our first go at her newborn photos was not as successful as we would have liked. Most newborns are sleepy and curl up into the most adorable balls of sweet smelling yummy goodness. Christa is her own woman and decided that she would like to remain awake for the entire three and a half hours that we shot. Luckily, mom and dad decided that it would be okay to try again a few days later.
Christa went for her checkup this morning and the doctor said the most amazing thing…”For a week old baby, she sure is wide awake.” Mom burst out laughing, thinking of our session, as did I when she told me the story.
This afternoon, in a warm room and with her tummy full, Christa decided that it was okay to go with the flow. She snuggled and slept through two hours of us posing her, changing outfits, switching headbands and was an incredible model. Christa’s mom was quite the child model, too, I hear.
It brought tears to my eyes as I uploaded these photos and realized how close this little angel was to her Heavenly Father just a week ago. Babies bring such a special spirit into a home. Thank you for trusting me with capturing these precious moments!
Madison is growing up. [Eagle Idaho Baby Photographer]
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If I were to tell you that Miss Madison was a preemie, you would probably not believe me. She looks so healthy and happy….and at 6 months old, she is bigger than all her full term friends.
Not only was she a preemie, her mom was hospitalized for months with preterm labor. You just can’t tell. This little girl is the apple of her parent’s eye and I am so thrilled that they trust me with documenting their daughter’s life. She is just a delight. Happy, happy baby!
