I had so much fun with this family. We went out in the desert near their home and took some portraits. The view was amazing! They are such an adorable family and we got some great images out there. Here are a few of my favorites. 
After the desert I set up some studio lighting in their home. I always love it when my clients have creative ideas for their photo session. The Gill’s wanted to do some retro style photos. They had some props and we took the photos in their kitchen. I also used some Photoshop actions to make the photos have a retro feel. I love how they came out! 
I am so glad I am finally sharing these images! Christy is a gorgeous bride and I just loved her vintage inspired dress. She was married in September in Pisgah, Alabama. I couldn’t be her wedding photographer, but I am so glad I got to do this “rock the dress” session for her. She wanted some photos of her in the dress that had an Arizona feel. So we went out to the Desert Mines Museum for the first part of the session. Here are some of my favorites. 
In these next two images we went out into the desert. The sun was almost gone so the sky was turning a nice orange. I brought my portable lighting to light Christy otherwise she would be in silhouette. It was a little windy and the wind blew my light over a couple times, but it was so worth it. Christy was glad she brought her hiking boots. She was wearing them under her dress. I was glad that Christy drives a big pick-up. As we were leaving she commented that there is something empowering about wearing a wedding dress and hiking boots while driving a truck through the desert. I would have to agree. 
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I was so happy to be a part of Jessica and Craig’s big day. They are such an easy going and fun couple. I had a great time with them! They actually had already been married, but they wanted to have a church ceremony and reception in Jessica’s hometown of Somerton, AZ. It turned out to be the perfect day for a wedding celebration. The ceremony was at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Somerton and the reception was held in Jessica’s grandparents’s backyard. Here are some of my favorites from the day.
I took some photos of Jessica getting ready. First she had her hair styled at M’Lady M’lord Hair Design and Salon. Then it was off to have her makeup done at The Painted Mane Hair & Nail Corral.
Then we went to the Cocopah Casino where Jessica finished getting ready. Her dress was so gorgeous!
The ceremony was beautiful. Here are a couple of my favorites from the church. 
After the ceremony we took some photos of the bridal party at one of the bridesmaid’s homes. The place was beautiful and we got some amazing images.
I also got a chance to take some photos of Jessica and Craig alone. These are my favorites from the day. 
Then it was off to the backyard reception in Somerton. Their first dance was a beautiful moment right as the sun was setting.
I love the images I got of the father-daughter dance. 
This little guy had fun dancing during the reception. A special thanks goes out to Chris Bermudo of Chris Bermudo Photography for being my second shooter at this wedding. If you look closely you can see him in the background of this image. 
One last image of the happy couple. 
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2011 was a year of some adjustments and changes. We sold our first house which was bittersweet because it was the first home for both of our children. It was sad to see that house go because we had so many great memories there, but we are looking forward to the completion of our new home. This year flew by just like last year did. My kids are growing so fast. So glad I have all the photos to remember their little faces.
This year Jimmy stayed home with me while I worked. It has been a challenge because he is always into something. He likes to climb too so I am always on alert when he is running around. It is nice to be able to take breaks from editing and emails to give him hugs and watch him play. So glad I have a job that allows me to do that
My little girl is in preschool this year and in the fall she will be going to kindergarten. I can’t believe how big she is getting. She started dance classes this year at Yuma Ballet Academy. She absolutely loves it!
My business has grown again this year. I am so grateful to all my fabulous clients! I have so many that return to me every year and I get to watch their families grow. I also got to meet so many new people this year and got to be part of their lives. This year I photographed four weddings and a vow renewal. It was wonderful being a part of these special occasions. I have say “thanks” to my second shooter Chris Bermudo. He helped me with two of my Yuma weddings this year. He is a talented photographer and an awesome guy. I also got the chance to second shoot for Melissa Jill of Melissa Jill Photography. She is a fabulously talented photographer and mentor from Phoenix. It was so great to get the opportunity to work with her
This year I got to attend WPPI 2011 in Las Vegas for the first time. It is a conference and trade show for wedding and portrait photographers. It was such a wonderful experience. I met lots of other photographers from all over, attended classes and got some killer photo gear. I went with my good friend and fellow Yuma photographer Tawnee Miller of Serendipity Photography. We had a great time and I can’t wait to go again this year! And I also have to say “thanks” to Tawnee for taking my family photos every year. She is fabulous!
I have put together a little slide show of my sessions and events that I photographed this year. I can’t wait for what 2012 will bring!
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This fall I got the chance to photograph some fabulous families. I had quite a few mini sessions this year. I can’t share them all, but here are a few of my favorites.
I first took photos of the Ziengenbein family when I took Aidan’s newborn photos. They are a wonderful family and Aidan is the cutest little guy. These were taken on a very hot October day at the Quartermaster Depot. Even though it was hot Aidan did great
I have photographed the Gramley family for three years now. I am always surprised at how big the kids get each year. This year the grandparents joined in too.
Dorian and Nadia are two very adorable kids. You can tell how much they care for each other in these images. I loved the location too. The play houses were perfect. 
The next ones are of the Sumner family taken at one of my favorite locations. They are such a photogenic family. They made my job so easy! 
The Judds are a wonderful bunch! I first met them when I took Kolby’s newborn session. So glad I got the chance to take their family portraits. They are a beautiful family. 
The Gillmors were so fun. You wouldn’t know it, but Cody is a very serious little boy. We had to come up with some clever tricks to make him smile. One of them involved me pretending to be attacked by a dog toy (don’t ask ha ha). So glad I captured his beautiful smile
I had a great time with the Cunninghams. Love the interaction I got between them in these images. You can tell the brothers are best buds. 
Laurie is a good friend of mine so I always look forward to taking her family portraits. I am so happy with how these came out. What a stunning family?! They are expecting a baby boy in 2012. I am so excited for them! I can’t wait to take his portraits too
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