First off………………………. THANK YOU everyone who will be participating in my first Wink Workshop! YIIIPPPEEEEEE!!!

Second off……………………I have been doing some homework. I have asked around, and asked myself WHAT do clients REALLY REALLY want more than anything? And I got mostly TWO repeated things……

 first…..of course the DISK. The disk that they can freely have to print, share, and do whatever with. That is good because I offer that already in all my packages. 

 Second…was MORE images. Seriously, I take about 200-300 pics at every family shoot, engagement session, etc and I only give around 30-40 total. Of course there are many blinks and blurrs during my candid shots, but from now on….. I am going to give twice the images I normally do. So…. I am keeping my prices the same, BUT I am now taking OUT the prints that come with the packages, and replacing those simply with double the pics.  DONT be sad…. I know that professional BEAUTIFUL luster prints and canvases are the best for wall portraits, so there will be a grace period 2 weeks after your pics are posted…to get 50% off all prints….in all sizes. (this doesn’t count canvases…those babies are TOO expensive to make). I will also give random deals throughout the year like a 75% off day or stuff like that so there will always be a second chance.

Also…. I am taking only $150 booking fees for those family sessions that are now scheduled through to June so you do NOT have to pay the full $475 up front when its 5 months away. This goes for my seniors too….but most of you have already paid in full so you dont have to worry about anything.

I also am now offering payment plans for anyone who wants them.  I felt like this was a very important thing to do, and I am willing to work with ANYONE who really wants to make their pictures happen with me.

One more quick note….. I am no longer taking 1/2 day wedding packages. I JUST cant stand to leave a wedding 1/2 done.

Are you tired of me talking yet?

ok…time for a quick pic of cute baby Ty I “shot” this week.

I AM ALREADY BOOKED FOR THIS WORKSHOP. If you would like to know when I come back to Cedar for a 2nd workshop email me and I will put ya on the list. THANK YOU!!

YES…it will be the first time I have ever done a workshop. YES I am a little nervous…. but honestly I think it will be a total blast! I have always loved having beginners follow me on shoots and LOVE helping them in any shape or form, but there was never enough time to sit them down and actually TEACH them to use their cameras to do exactly what they want. There was never time to turn to them and say “This is why I am doing this….” or “Do you see what is wrong with this….”. I am FAR FAR FAR x 100 FAR from knowing everything about photography, (does anyone?) but I HAVE learned some super cool things these last two years that are worth sharing.

This workshop is for anyone. You do not have to be pursuing a photography business, or going to school for it. It is simply a workshop for those who want to learn and be better behind the camera.

We will be focusing on….

1- Manual Mode. You will NOT shoot in automatic anymore. You are the boss of your camera, not the other way around. Raw vs. Jpeg.
2- Lighting. Using natural light in your pictures, off-camera flash, and reflectors, sun flare, shadows, the list goes on and on….
3- Posing. How to pose your subjects, what to say, how to get them to relax, and to have FUN with it.
4- Post-Processing. Bring on the photoshop…this part will be on my upcoming private foto blog so I can answer questions and SHOW what I do. All workshop attendees get 1 free year subscribtion to this blog. (everyone else has to pay, sorry!) This will be a weekly blog post of tips, tricks, and maybe just fun stuff, and a place where I can answer questions instead of answering 100 emails of the same questions. Yay for the foto blog!

There will be some AMAZING beautiful models that will be participating in this event….so you can practice AND build a portfolio at the same time. We will be starting the workshop INDOORS for the first hour while we learn, discuss, and answer questions. The rest of the time will be hands-on shooting and practicing. Ted (my husband) is a genius with equipment so he will be there to help me individually assist everyone in learning the ropes.

The final result I am aiming for is for you to have sharpen, brighter, and just BETTER pictures in general and to build up your confidence level about 10 notches. Plus, we get to be friends.

To register and save your spot please email me by clicking here.
I am SO giddy to do this! Bring your smiles!

OOOKKKKKK…. I am still trying to get ready for the upcoming year….its taking WAY longer than I thought it would! At least today was the first “training day” for my new assistant, so during the next few trainings I will snap some pics so you all can meet her. She will save me this year…I am SO anxious to put her to work! (poor girl)

I JUST have to say that I am SO SO FLATTERED by all your emails and phone calls (which I still need to return some, so if I haven’t called you yet please dont be mad) about wanting to be a part of my upcoming blog (photoshop tricks, lighting, business stuff, etc) workshops, AND mommy models (yes the list is already kinda long for those who are getting ready for it I am so stinkin’ excited).

ANYWAYS….. I have not been official about the Cedar/St. George workshop since I have had MAJOR scheduling going on and had to find a good Saturday afternoon to do it…BUT I have narrowed it down. I will be announcing it tomorrow night with all the good ol’ details. I am debating on doing one up here in Utah County… so if anyone is interested let me know so I can save a day for it. yyyiipppeeeee!!!

hugs,
me.

Heidi….you were right….they do look like they came straight out of a magazine…THANK you so much for sending them to me! Jamie + Christian, you guys were PERFECT! Thanks so much for the perfect shoot!

meet adorable Drex…Jamie’s son… he is so ridiculously cute…

my favorite shot of the day!

Thanks Utah Valley Bride for featuring a picture from Ashley & Aaron’s shoot….

Here are some quickies of them from their wedding day. I JUST love these guys!

I had a shoot this weekend in Salt Lake City and I had some time before family & friends were meeting up with me, so I decided to walk around the LDS Salt Lake Temple. The only times I have been to that specific temple were for my client’s weddings, so I never have really taken the time to wonder around and take some pictures for myself. It was SUCH an amazing experience…all by myself….no rushing around. It was pretty cold so as soon as I couldn’t take it anymore I went into the building with the Cristis where I got malled by the cutest sister missionaries ever. I used to be a sister missionary over in Portugal so when I see them, my heart melts and I cant help but remember back to that time in my life. Their words completely touched my heart….and TOTALLY consumed me to the point where it was hard to hold back tears. I know alot of people out there do not believe in Jesus Christ, but I can honestly say that I know HE is real. That being said…I feel like I can share the pictures I took that will definitely forever remind me of that experience.

then we all went to the motorcross show…(which was so dang fun)

Lacey had the most elegant dress….and one of the longest bussles I have ever shot…and we went to the grundgiest place in St. George. Good thing Josh had a tarp AND blankets in his truck or we might not have made it! THANK you SANDI (lacey’s sis) SO much for listening to me boss you around with my flash and for helping with EVERYTHING! (i adore you)

ok, can you believe her eyes?? GEEEZZZ beautiful!

he loves her.

this is Branson, Lacey’s son…and I couldn’t resist this picture!

It was cold and dark, and ya know…I will take a dark grey sky background over a blue one anyday. I am SO glad Ashley was down for it! It was quite the adventure tromping around in the mud and off-roading…and I had SO much fun! They are SO SO SO in love, and they were constantly teasing and giggling….(sigh). THANK you guys for being so amazing! And THANK YOU to Kori (mom)…I just LOVE you to death!