NICOLE KLINGLER PHOTOGRAPHY

So long BLOGGER :-(

2010-12-27T21:03:00.000-08:00

You may think I have been a blog slacker, but I promise I have been putting all my extra time and energy into RE-BRANDING! And it is finally complete! Nicole Klingler Photography has a NEW name, NEW brand, and a NEW website. Continue to follow me at the new one!!!!

http://www.trueatelier.com/
Thankyou ALL!!!!

Keli: Model {Idaho Fashion Photographer}

2010-11-18T13:07:00.000-08:00

I had to post a couple of the fabulous Keli (and fabulous location) on a recent photography trip to Boise- full of HOT fashion and amazingly beautiful and fun models- I loved it! I would have loved it even more if I hadn't gotten the flu... but what do ya do? KEEP ON SHOOTING!!!

This weekend of shooting (4 different shoots) was conceptualized by myself and fellow Rigby photographer Cassie Mickelson, and styled by the talented Renae Bowen of Boise. We were joined by some other great photographer friends for the weekend fun (to be detailed later with more pics!!!) SO- fellow photographers stay tuned, as we may be joining forces again in the near future to begin a serious of bi-annual workshops- focusing on "FASHION FORWARD" photography!

ENJOY!

BlanKanvas Group Shots: {Dance Arts Advertising Photos}

2010-11-15T14:02:00.000-08:00

BEAUTY: Sylvia; {Idaho Fashion and Portrait Photographer}

2010-11-11T18:38:00.000-08:00

ENJOY!

Kayli Continued: {Idaho Senior Portrait Photographer}

2010-11-07T13:13:00.000-08:00

I have to share more of Kayli's SENIOR SESSION! This is a truly beautiful girl, and I LOVE that we are able to capture her style and personality, as well as her interests through images! You learn about her down home, farm girl roots, and her love for horses and the outdoors, just by looking at her pics! THIS IS SUCH A FUN JOB THAT I HAVE!

ENJOY!

Kennedy: {Idaho Children and Family Photographer}

2010-11-07T09:03:00.000-08:00

Just because she's precious.

Grechen; 2011 Senior {Idaho Senior Portrait Photographer}

2010-11-04T01:48:00.000-07:00

Thanks Grechen, for such a fun shoot! You are DARLING! And a special thanks to my assistant for this shoot, Kelby. He was the muscle of the operation! :-)

ENJOY!

'Death' of the SNEAK PEAK

2010-10-16T10:11:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends and Clients:

Something tragic has happened, and happened it has... this spooky time of year, so close to ALL HALLOWS EVE!!! My condolences friends, as I must admit that I have LOST MYSELF.... within my computer- and I must pull away! To do so I must inform you of:

the 'Death' of the SNEAK PEAK!!!!

Now, I am hopefull- as I believe that death isn't final! So down the road, its possible there will be a resurrection of the BLOG SNEAK PEAK (but perhaps not until I hire a personal secretary:-). But for now, bid him adeau, as I MUST cut down on my computer time so I can better balance family, business, dance, non- profit organization.... sanity!!! All those wonderful things!

Thanks for understanding! I know you're always anxious to see your photos after the shoot!- but patience is a VALUABLE virtue to cultivate! And you will be rewarded when you get to see ALL of your fabulous images in your online ordering gallery!!!!

If you have any questions- 'shoot' me an email! :-) But in the meantime, HAPPY HAUNTINGS!!!!

Prelude for Kayli: Sugar Salem Class of 2011: {Idaho Senior Portrait Photographer}

2010-10-08T06:52:00.000-07:00

This is a sneak peak for the lovely Kayli! This senior sesssion was a BLAST! You will definitely be seeing more of this girl! Have fun and work hard on spud harvest Kayli! ENJOY you sneak!

Prelude for Ingrid: Darcy: {Idaho Children's Photographer}

2010-10-06T14:25:00.000-07:00

This little sweetie made quite a trip for his mini session, after recently celebrating his 1st birthday! Typical of toddler boys, we had to keep him occupied with things that go! Anything with wheels! It was so fun to meet Darcy, his Mom and Aunt! I look forward to editing the rest of Darcy's images- cute boy!

Enjoy!

Fall News

2010-10-05T14:56:00.000-07:00

Hey to all friends, family, and FABULOUS clients of NK Photography! Just wanted to give you a fall update! I am booked for location sessions until November, and have a couple of dates available then. Contact me for any of those, or contact me if you are hoping to be fit in and I could notify you of any cancellations! Other than that, I am open for studio sessions- contact me if you would like specifics!!!

This year has been a great one and I feel so blessed to have so much support and so much work! I really appreciate EVERY ONE OF YOU...those who just enjoyed viewing what I post, and those who have enjoyed sessions of their own! THANKYOU THANKYOU!!! I love what I do.... but I am EXCITED for a vacations! I won't be doing much, if any, shooting during the month of December, but will be spending that time with my family.

Just wanted to give everyone an FYI about the CLIENT PROOFING button at the top of this site. Ever wondered what it was? This is my proofing site where all sessions as of August 1st will be posted for your proofing and ordering pleasure. Just click on client proofing, and choose the appropriate category for your session. There you will find ALL of your images for purchase either prints, a high res. disc, or both. Share your link with family and friends too.... so even Grandma and Grandpa can order their favorites! Its totally user friendly- you can even pay through the secure site with your credit card! I then create and fulfill the order for you- so there is NO hassle on your part and you get the BEST prints from a pro lab!!!

{The site looks something like this!}

Well- I am excited for a fabulous fall harvest season! Love and blessings to you all!! Contact me for booking and inquiries at:

klingler2003@hotmail.com
(208) 313-4159

Britt and Army Guy Casey: Engagements/ Military

2010-10-05T12:54:00.000-07:00

This is my beautiful 'sis' Brittney! We have known eachother for years, and I love her just like a sister. I'm so happy she's found a wonderful guy- she's engaged to 'Army Guy' (according to my son) Casey Brinton. I was able to do some (pre) engagement photos of them so they would have some nice pictures together before he headed of to deployment in Iraq. I'm sure there will be many more gorgeous photos of these beauties when 'Army Guy Casey' comes home from Iraq.

I can't express enough- my thanks to those soldiers who leave their families and loved ones to serve our country. We are forever indebted to them for preserving our freedoms and liberties for this people and this nation. This NATION- We live in the MOST FREE NATION in the HISTORY of man. We must never forget that.

Bon Voyage to Casey- and safe return Army Guy. We will all be thinking of you... and praying for you!!

2011 Senior Reps: Part II: {Idaho Senior Portrait Photographer}

2010-09-30T12:36:00.000-07:00

I finished up the images from this fun senior rep session, and thought I would give you a peak! Seriously, I cannot say enough about these beautiful and talented young women! They were soo fabulous! More importantly, these are strong, wonderful girls, that have so much to contribute in this world! I expect great things from them!

Check em out!

Thanks ladies! Your images are in your client proofing galleries ready to order! Happy shopping!

NK Photography was featured: {Idaho Wedding Photographer}

2010-09-28T23:16:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone! Just had to gush a bit, as I was so pleased to be featured on a new wedding blog, The Idaho Bride Boutique!!!! Click HERE to see the full post (featured Seth and Keli's July wedding)! Its a brand new site, but I was thankful to be asked, and grateful- as a relatively new photographer- to be posted along with the likes of Kristi Sherriff and other Idaho GREATS!

Also, two weeks from now marks the 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY of my photography journey! Thats right, the day I dialed up AMAZON and had them send me my trusty NIKON! And- the month of October also marks the 6 month anniversary of my photography business.... so stay tuned! I will do a SPECIAL POST on the anniversary with some FUN CONTENT...

a little announcement...

a little giveaway..... so check back!

Prelude for Kiri: Boise, Idaho Senior: {Idaho Senior Portrait Photographer}

2010-09-28T13:42:00.000-07:00

I've known this beautiful girls family for quite sometime! I grew up with her older sisters and am happy to call them friends! Now sweet Kiri is all grown up and embarking on her senior year of high school! SOOO exciting!!!
You can probably tell from the sneak peak, but this girl was a DREAM to photograph! Seriously, her style is difinitive, all her own... its 'honest-all-american girl' meets 'vintage-classic-french-beauty'! Oh how I loved this session.

I really wanted to showcase her style and personality, as well as her interests! See, Kiri is an AMAZING artist! She has been since she was little! So, we went with an artist's theme.... her paintings, some easles, a silver setup up of paints and brushes to bring in a vintage feel.

This is just a small peak! I am excited to finish editing and show you all some more!!!

In the meantime, a special thanks to my mom... first and foremost for being one of the most WONDERFUL people I know! For supporting me in EVERYTHING! For letting me use so many of your art supplies for this shoot and coming to help me with props and styling! You are amazing Mom! I love ya!!!

Prelude for Miranda: {Idaho Maternity and Family Photographer}

2010-09-24T21:02:00.000-07:00

This gorgeous mama is Miranda Johnson of SWEET PEA PHOTOGRAPHY- a photographer that I admire greatly! What a beauty! She is genuinely sweet and her family was darling... AMAZING to work with. I loved every minute of this shoot! Here is a little sneak peak for you Miranda!!! MUCH MORE TO COME! Enjoy!

Congrats to the Johnson's in advance who will be adding another sweet baby girl to the mix!!! So excited for you!

Prelude for Anna, Murry High School Senior 2011: {Utaho Idaho Senior Portrait Photographer}

2010-09-22T16:00:00.000-07:00

This is Anna, a class of 2011 Murray High School Senior! I got to shoot her pics while on a jaunt down to Utah and had a blast! She is sweet and has a wonderfully bubbly sense of humor. Everything about Anna is fun!!
Enjoy your sneak peak Anna!

Thank you, Thank you to my sis-in-law Hailey, who came along to help me with the equiptment! You are a gem Hailey, miss you already!

DUSK ; Seaver Family Prelude; {Idaho Family Photographer}

2010-09-22T00:35:00.000-07:00

This incredibly sweet family was such a joy to photograph. Their little guy just melted my heart!!! When consulting with the Seavers about our plans beforehand, Marlese described their baby boy as being pretty "chill." I was AMAZED! I have never worked with such a darling little guy who was SOOO GOOD!!! sigh.....

Enjoy this little preview of the Seaver family!!! Aren't they gorgeous?

... more of a feature to come later!

Prelude for Keli: {Idaho Portrait Photographer}

2010-09-10T23:04:00.000-07:00

Here is a prelude to the "play" session my Dad and I did with my sister-in-law, Keli. Typically, I use an off camera flash on a semi-regular basis, but this was the first time I used it EXCLUSIVLY on location as my MAIN light source, and the results were good. At this point in the evening it was too dark to take photos but with the use of a flash we were able to keep going for a bit.

Enjoy this beauty!!!

2011 Senior Reps, Session 1: {Idaho Senior Portrait Photographer}

2010-09-10T15:01:00.000-07:00

Start with a wide array of fanciful anitques, put them together to set the stage...

... for our four BEAUTIFUL high school seniors! Please welcome NK Photography's 2011 Senior Reps (part 1)!!!

Shaleese and Rachel

Jordan

and Shay... all of them so much fun to work with!!!

These girls are all soo sweet and gorgeous! There are hundreds more pictures of these beauties for me to go through! Also, a special thanks to my dear friend Cassie Mickelson! We teamed up this year, I got to help her with her senior shoot and she did so much to help me with mine! You are the best Cassie!!! MWAAA!

Bowen Wedding Party: {Idaho Wedding Photographer}

2010-08-23T20:34:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago I gave you a look at the beautiful details of the Bowen wedding. I was honored and excited to be able to photograph my brother's wedding as he married his sweetheart, Keli.

It was a wonderful celebration! But lets move on to the Bridal Party MEMBERS! Seth and Keli's close friends gathered around as a support system for the on their special day, and they all looked stunning!

The ladies were exquisite!

The guys were HAMS.... ah hem, I mean... DASHING!!!

.... extrememly DASHING! (my daddy!)

The Bride absolutely glowed!

The Groom was all smiles!

The ring bearer and the flower girl were the PERFECT match! (my little Payton still talks about her!!)

The Bride and Groom celebrated their day!!!

Congratulations to a beautiful couple!!!!

Westfall Family: {Eastern Idaho Family Photographer}

2010-08-17T20:36:00.000-07:00

This was a fun family to photograph! And a special thanks to the Westfall men for being my muscle!!! Here is a sneak peak for the parents and grandparents! ENJOY!

We shot it all... from large family groups...

... to princesses

... beautiful teen

... kissing cousins!

... kiddos

... and soon to be missionaries

TDC

2010-08-12T16:26:00.000-07:00

More to come {I edit these in between jobs!!!}

BlanKanvas Continued: {Eastern Idaho Dance/ Arts Photographer}

2010-08-10T18:33:00.000-07:00

I am slowly getting the images from this shoot edited, in between other jobs. As I work on them I am giddy inside because these girls are so dang beautiful I can hardly believe it! More importantly, they are that beautiful inside as well... and I am so fortunate to work with these lovely dancers! Enjoy!

Trane Sisters: {Eastern Idaho Children's Photographer}

2010-08-04T16:30:00.000-07:00

These are my sweet nieces at an impromptu shoot that I put together 4th of July weekend. Much more to come from this session so stay tuned! Enjoy your little sneak peak Tara!

The Price Family: {Eastern Idaho Family Photographer}

2010-08-03T17:53:00.000-07:00

Here is a sneak peak for the darling Price family! More to come!

Enjoy!

BlanKanvas Dance Company: {Eastern Idaho Dance Arts Advertising}

2010-08-02T07:13:00.000-07:00

I'd like to introduce everyone to:

BlanKanvas Dance Company... 'where every dance is a piece of art'

Dance Tech's newest organization. Its fabulous and creative... and going to be SOOO inspirational,

I know it! Let me tell you a bit about it. So, Dance Tech has taken its 5 competition teams and turned the top 3 (the oldest and most advanced) into one DANCE COMPANY! What's the difference? Rather than focusing on competion (though they will still participate in SOME) they focus their efforts and training on putting together a FULL LENGTH professional level show for the public... much like The Dance Collaborative.

So, I borrowed two dancers from BlanKanvas to get some advertising photos up for Dance Tech, for their website, posters, programs, facebook etc. We had a creative concept... as I wanted them to look like they stepped out of a painting... coming to life as dancers! THEY WERE NATURALS!

I have TONS of photos of these beauties, so this is just a sneak peak for them!

Thanks Jennika and Sierra for being so fabulous and willing to try something NEW!

Dance photos or not, I couldn't resist close ups of these gorgeous models! Seriously, how brilliantly pretty are they?

More to come!

... Special congratulations all those dancers who are now members of BlanKanvas Dance Company. The company is owned by Lori Allred of Dance Tech, and directed by Amanda McGavin! I am thrilled to be choreographing for them this year- it will be spectacular! Can't wait to work with all those talented dancers and choreographers!

Stay tuned for their website and facebook page!

{special thanks to Kelby for his help in styling and posing this shoot! you have the eye man!!!}

ENJOY!

Amazing Sky: {Eastern Idaho Photographer}

2010-07-31T09:52:00.000-07:00

The sky a few weeks ago on our way out to the St. Anthony Dunes.

So beautiful!

... more delightful {Eastern Idaho Children and Family Photographer}

2010-07-31T09:15:00.000-07:00

These kids were so fun to photograph! So full of energy, they definitely kept me on my toes! You probably remember them from a previous sneak peak for their mommy, but as I finished editing their session, I had to post the rest!

ENJOY!

Sometimes I can't choose between a black and white or color version... so I
show you both!

Of course, all good things must come to an end.
Especially when you are being eaten alive by mosquitos! Sorry Gigi!

Treated to icecream afterwards by their mommy!

Thanks guys! It was awesome!

See the rest of their session, posted previously...
HERE!

The Nielson Wedding Party

2010-07-30T15:54:00.000-07:00

A dear family friend of ours, Cindy McCuistion, was married last month to a fantastic guy! It is so great to see how happy and in love these two are! Thanks for having me photograph your special event!
Here is a look at the location... The Rexburg Flight Museum

.... the happy couple!

... the fabulous details

... the ceremony

... supportive family and friends

... the bloopers!

... and the farewell

... happily ever after.

Grechen: Dance and Leadership {Mini Session}

2010-07-30T11:54:00.000-07:00

Grechen is a long time dance student of mine and such a sweetheart!

Her and her mom came to me with a photo idea that Grechen needed for Job's Daughters.

She holds an important leadership position in the organization and will be involved in a special installation ceremony.

They thought that something that depicted her in her Job's Daughters attire, and showed her love for dance

would be neat! This was their fabulous idea! I loved it!

{mini session}

... and of course I had to bring her outside for a pretty headshot

...crown shot

...cape shot

Congratulations Grechen! Your talents are numerous!!!!

And I know you will be amazing in your new leadership position!!

Bowen Wedding Details: {Boise Idaho Wedding Photographer}

2010-07-26T22:17:00.000-07:00

Seth and Keli's venue was BEAUTIFUL!

Here are some of the details.....

Bowen Wedding: Preparation {Boise Wedding Photographer}

2010-07-26T22:03:00.000-07:00

I was in Boise to shoot the wedding of my brother Seth and his lovely bride, Keli.

Eagle. Idaho

*The Preparation*
{vintage edit}

Friendly Goat

2010-07-25T08:29:00.001-07:00

The Entrance: {Eastern Idaho Children's Photographer}

2010-07-23T15:46:00.000-07:00

Payton waiting for the rides at the Hagerman Carnival.

I've been meaning to play with this photo for a long time, and just barely got around to it. I loved the shadows from the gate and the fact that he was looking off to the side. Also, I thought this image lended itself to a more VIBRANT edit. Thats how you always remember the fair... so colorful!
Do you think I should enter the one above in the fair??? {leave me a comment:-}

ENJOY!

lovely breeze {Owen's birthday photo shoot part II: location}

2010-07-15T19:11:00.000-07:00

Love,

that in such peace by mountains lie

blows on nightly breezes,

its found a current on which to fly,

a sensitive place to claim.

It's settled on this heart of mine

and traded winds for feelings...

feelings,

never once abashed or weak.

i love them...

...my sweet boys!
Thanks so much to Payton for trying to keep Owen happy while we snapped!!!!
... and thank you Owen, for just being you!

Hip Kids!: {Eastern Idaho Children and Family Photographer}

2010-07-14T18:55:00.000-07:00

Check out these cute kiddos!

Thanks so much to my friend Hailey for letting me capture your little ones on camera! They are ADORABLE!!!

ENJOY

this little preview Hailey! Love ya!

Here is big brother!! What a handsome one!

...and here is his little toe-headed brother!

Finally, I'd like to introduce you to some two-year-old SASS!

How darling is she?

I love energetic boys! I have a couple myself!!

More of these little ones to come later!!!!

ENJOY

a bit of summer... part II

2010-07-14T17:10:00.000-07:00

I went up to girls camp for the day of the hike! We left bright and early at 3:00am!!!!! Whoo!

Arrived in time for the girls to wake, and have a beautiful early morning flag ceremony.

Eastern Idaho is always windy.

To remedy this we need anchors... rocks are the perfect thing!

The view from mid-way up our hike!

Lots of wildflowers on the side of the trail.

There was a gorgeous aspen grove about midway through the hike.

These curved aspens were cool! again, wind???

I don't know what would make them bend but not break.

"Cowboy, take me away!"

Thats what I heard one of the leaders singing when this darling cowboy and his pup rode by!

More wildflowers

(ps- i love this new lens... look at the beautiful bokeh (blured highlights) in the background.

TOTALLY CREAMY!

Nikon 85mm 1.8d

a bit of summer....

2010-07-14T17:05:00.000-07:00

Our cute neighbor girls found some orphaned baby birds in their backyard and are taking care of the teeny things.

They brought them over to give us a peek and we let them play on the front lawn!

How totally sweet! The PICTURE of summer!!!!

Stoddard Wedding, Rexburg Temple: {Eastern Idaho Wedding Photographer}

2010-07-11T12:23:00.000-07:00

These two were married Saturday June 12th, 2010! (my 6 year anniversary!!! :-)

They were beautiful! Their family was warm and friendly...

they were TRULY a joy to photograph- even on a cold, windy day in JUNE.

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Klassen Stoddard!

I know it was a day to remember!! Thankyou for letting me be a part of it!

Owen's First Birthday: {Eastern Idaho Children's Photographer}

2010-07-06T09:59:00.000-07:00

Our sweet Owen! He has such a darling personality and is one of the greatest blessings we have in our life!

Our family is so lucky to have him!

and...I think he had a Happy Birthday!

We love you Owen!

Giveaway! First 11 WIN!!!!

2010-07-05T13:41:00.000-07:00

Wahoo!

I love doing giveaways! I think its so exciting. So, sorry its late! Its been a little bit crazy

around my place... but this just means there will still be a JULY giveaway to participate in a couple

of weeks from now... so if you don't want to miss out... follow my blog, or also follow on facebook and /or

twitter! K- here are the instructions:

You must:

Become a follower of this blog and/or facebook!

Once you have done that (or if you already are a follower!!! thanks...)

Post to either your own blog or to your facebook page

a) a link to this blog

and

b) why you follow NK Photograpy!

Thanks so much to everyone for all your love and support... and especially the clients who I am able to

get to know, AND also those of you who leave me comments and feedback on sessions! Thats

really important to me.

Once you have followed the steps above, leave me a comment on THIS blog post

telling me that you did! The first 11 people to do it will be emailed a personalized coupon!

(so, if you see you are one of the first 11, please post your email address in the comment as well!)

Preston: {Boise and Eastern Idaho Children's Photographer}

2010-07-02T22:22:00.000-07:00

A few of these are from Preston's previous preview, but I had to post some other cute ones!

This session, as well as the previous one (little Mya) remind me of pictures from a storybook!!

I have to say I REALLY love capturing kids in the moment, its too precious.

Preston was very shy until we took him to the icecream parlor, as you can see {above} life was a lot

better after that! :-)

{Above: His shyness at the icecream parlor, waiting for his cone!}

This one I ADORE! These are two of his favorite things, Mickey and Sock Monkey.

He was weary of pictures, but he agreed to let me have a photograph or two of them!

Icecream usually makes me happy too!

Deanna, thanks for a fun time with you and your little guy!

Hopefully he will remember his photographer friend for next time (I'll come prepared with treats just

in case as I see now that its the way to his heart!)

ENJOY!

Little Miss Mya: {Eastern Idaho Children's Photographer}

2010-06-23T10:55:00.000-07:00

Oh I love this little one! She is SERIOUSLY a doll! Everything about her is magical!

This is a little preview for her mommy, there are SO MANY MORE to come!

The one below is definitely a fave of mine!

I love how darling she looks trying to climb up on the chair.

And her curls in this one.... oh so sweet!

She just has a darling personality, and you can tell!

ENJOY

this little sweetheart!

Baby Green: {Eastern Idaho Newborn Photographer}

2010-06-20T15:57:00.000-07:00

How darling is my little nephew???

He is 21 days old here. WOULD NOT SLEEP!!! So unfortunately, not bendy/ sleepy poses for us!

Though was a gem, he just wanted to stretch out the whole time.

The picture below is priceless though!

How many 3 week old babies that you know can hold themselves up like that?

We put him on his belly, fully anticipating that we would lay his head down on his hands, but he

was determined (and I think, proud) to keep himself up on those arms! What a strong guy!

He stayed there for almost a whole minute! Mom and I were dying laughing!

SO CUTE!

Growing like a weed! (he has cute little wrinkles and rolls)

I love this sideways look. He seems so serious about something.

And the rolls and wrinkles on his arms are precious!

And of course, we need some of mom and baby! Doesn't Rozy look fabulous?!?!

{check out her maternity photos a couple weeks back!}

Where were our husbands during all of this? Golfing, of course!

They said they scored big that round, but I think we scored bigger with this little one!

ENJOY!

EQUIPTMENT FOR SALE!!!

2010-06-17T16:10:00.000-07:00

Allright! I have a few items for sale, but they are listed a FEW different places, so if you are interested, please let me know ASAP as they will probably go FAST!

I am getting some new softboxes to accomodate my studio size and shape!

These ones have been SPECTACULAR, but its all about optimizing right!!!!

So, I have for sale two (2) Paul C. Buff Alien Bees Softboxes

Medium: 24x36" Retail: 119.95$ SALE: 80.00$

Giant: 30x60" Retail: 159.95 SALE: 120.00$

(they are the smallest one and the largest one in the image below!)

Also purchased in January of 2010. Used from January to April (4 months of light use)

PERFECT CONDITION!!!!!!

They both come with speedring attatchment, internal diffuser and protective case!

Dance Tech {Eastern Idaho Dance and Commercial Photographer}

2010-06-17T12:33:00.000-07:00

I've had the priviledge of working for Dance Tech for the last 6 years, and have loved EVERY MINUTE!

Dance and choreography are a love of mine, and I sincerely thank Lori for the opportunity to work at such an amazing place! Great people, FABULOUS students- wonderful atmosphere, and a state-of-the-art facility

Check it out HERE!

Below is the INSTRUCTOR group picture that I had the priviledge of taking at our Dance Tech shoot.

I ran around and got everyone posed the way I wanted, set up my camera's setting and such on the tripod, and had the fabulous Kaisja snap it for me! Good teamwork Kaisja!!

(thanks for helping me solve my dilemma! planned on taking this instructor photo for weeks and didn't realize till days before that "oh, i need to be IN this photo!" ha, I'm not used to being in them!!

And below is our tremendously organized and talented office staff, along with Brittany, our office manager!

They keep things going smoothly at Dance Tech!

Thanks guys for being SO efficient!

Get a GIFT CERTIFICATE! {Eastern Idaho Photographer}

2010-06-17T12:23:00.000-07:00

Get one for family or friends!!!

Perfect for a the NEW MOM (for that special newborn session), a wedding gift, mother's day, father's day, birthdays, ANY DAY!!!

Purchase in 50$ increments.

Just send your desired amount through PAYPAL (klingler2003@hotmail.com)

Then send me an email telling me of your purchase and where to mail it!

I can personalize it for you or leave it blank for you to fill in!

Thanks!

Sample Wedding Announcement

2010-06-17T11:57:00.000-07:00

This is the finished product of my brother's wedding announcement.

Seth and Keli really wanted something casual, yet vintage with LOTS of texture!!

The printed version turned out beautifully, on art watercolor textured paper! Loved it!

Clients, you can now add a wedding announcement or save the date design to your wedding/ engagement/ bridal package for an additional 35$ (that price is for the design only, printing costs not included and will vary depending on order:)

They'll be personalized just for you. NO TWO DESIGNS WILL BE ALIKE!

Its all about YOU and your style!!!

What to wear for FAMILY PORTRAITS! {Eastern Idaho Family Portrait Photographer}

2010-06-16T16:46:00.000-07:00

Allright, so you have a photoshoot coming up and you are wondering what to wear!?!

THE OUTFIT IS TRULY IMPORTANT! :-)

The wardrobe you choose can either ENHANCE your photo, or break it (REALLY)!

Here are a few suggestions that may give you some guidance when choosing a wardrobe for your family.

Having everyone match EXACTLY is lacking in visual appeal.
Try to COORDINATE your outfits, NOT MATCH THEM.
Perhaps you are going for a summertime look, so you are going to stick with denims, brown leather (in sandals, boots, belts, suspenders, band on hat, etc) and for colors, blues, greens and yellows! Just look for outfits for family members that have those elements and qualifications, lay them out together and check out the overall look!

2.
FORGET LOGOS!

Remember not to have LOGOS on your clothing! Logos and wording draw your eye and are very distracting.

(and are too cumbersome to remove in photoshop!)

3.
USE TEXTURE!!!!

Texture is EVER SO APPEALING:

Try to mix up outfits with textures. Denim, meets linen, meets cableknit, meets wool, meets rattan. Combine all those in an outfit (or others, you get the idea!) and you will have a seriously rocking outfit!

BRING ON THE LAYERS!

This goes along with textures!

You can accomplish a combination of textures with LAYERS! Here is an example, pair denim pants with a linen top, a wool scarf, leather boots and a cordoroy hat!

Also, add layers like leggings, pettiskirts, ruffles UNDER skirts, ties, scarfs, jackets, etc. These ADD INTEREST and when added or removed, give you a WHOLE NEW LOOK for you photo without changing your outfit!

5.
LOOK FOR IDEAS!

Check out your favorite stores websites and the display pages will show you COORDINATING outfits that look great together! That gives you FABULOUS ideas!!!!

6.
COORDINATE WITH ME!!!!

FINALLY (this is IMPORTANT!)

DO (please) let me know what you have chosen for you outfit, or let me help by giving you suggestions. Your wardrobe and your LOCATION often go hand in hand (as far as styling) so that will help me take you to the BEST POSSIBLE SPOT, so your photos can be as stunning as possible!!!!!

(Visit this LINK for more suggestions on choosing clothing for your shoot)

Arica: {Eastern Idaho Dance, Arts, Advertising Photographer}

2010-06-14T16:30:00.000-07:00

You may recognize Arica! She is a regular and FABULOUS client of mine! Its fun to do advertising shoots for her, her last one being ZUMBA! (check out previous posts)

This time it was so fun to work with her and her husband on some photos for their ballroom

school advertisements.

Below is SWING!!!

(SO FUN!!!)

But we weren't ONLY playful! We did get in some SPICY latin pics as well (more of those later!)

... and while Mom and Dad were busy with wardrobe changes, I got to snap a few of their DARLING kiddos!

Thanks you guys!

ENJOY!

Katherine: {Eastern Idaho Senior and Fashion Photographer}

2010-06-10T12:24:00.000-07:00

This is Katherine!

I had the pleasure of taking photos of her again, and I love to see how her personality comes through in our images!
I'm excited to get to know all those I photograph- and always have so much fun with each. From senior sessions, to brides, moms, families, dancers, professionals... each session is an experience. Thanks so much to all of you for giving me this opportunity to do what I love!!

I could go on forever, but I won't. This is already going to be a large post as
we have TONS of pictures!

ENJOY!

ANNA: {Eastern Idaho Bridal and Wedding Photographer}

2010-06-07T22:06:00.000-07:00

Make sure and visit the post for Anna and Klassen's Bridal session HERE as I added more photos.

This one is included, but definitely one of my favorites so I had to feature her again!

ISN'T SHE GORGEOUS!

I'll see you two this weekend! Woohoo!

...and a couple more!

AND THE WINNER IS.... {FREE PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION!!!}

2010-05-28T11:41:00.000-07:00

Allright guys! Here is the winner of the MAY NK GIVEAWAY!

Random. com chose #6 from the 26 (plus facebook) entries I received. Just know in the future, I will ONLY count the comments here on the blog. If you put ALL your postings in ONE comment, that only gives you one entry! If you put them in multiple comments, you are more likely to win.

Comment numnber 6 on the blog post is:

MARLESE SEAVER!

Congratulations on winning a FREE 150$ NK gift certificate good towards a session.

Just emial me in the next week with your address and I will get it mailed to you and get you scheduled!

klingler2003@hotmail.com

Sneak Peak for Anna and Klassen: Bridals {Eastern Idaho Wedding Photographer}

2010-05-27T13:59:00.000-07:00

I couldn't resist! I had to post a little sneak peak from Klassen and Anna's Bridal session last night because these two are so sweet and cute! The most DARLING couple!!!

She has the cutest shoes! I will have to show you the back of them later!!!

{This house looks like it was hit by a tornado!}

This girl has a totally sweet personality!

mmmmmm

I truly love this couple and am so excited to shoot their wedding in a couple of weeks!!!!!

CONGRATS YOU TWO!

STILL TWO MORE DAYS TO WIN!

2010-05-26T07:37:00.000-07:00

There are still two more days to win the 150$ NK Photography gift certificate! Just follow the directions a couple posts down in the "MAY NK GIVEAWAY" post, and leave a comment for every one that you do!

My thanks to all those fabulous people who have participated so far! You are SO awesome and supportive!

Contest closes 12:00am Thursday May 27th!

I will post the winner on FRIDAY!

Remember, all my out of town friends that I CAN travel!!!! :-)

Life on the Farm: The Cousins- Part 2 {Eastern Idaho Children's Photographer}

2010-05-23T20:17:00.000-07:00

Here are a few more photos from Mother's Day in Egin, and Kade's Grandparents house.

I loved this box of Grandpa's old tractor parts- so did the kids!

And here is some of the local wildlife!

(this cat followed us around everywhere!)

Here is my sweet boy. Found himself a perfect perch!

The cousins, posing for me yet again!

And little miss THANG!

The one below, I adore!!! The expressions, the poses!

Sessions like these remind me why I started taking pictures- to keep forever these precious memories of my family! I'm so grateful for all I have! Thanks to EVERYONE for all you do for me!

May NK Giveaway!!!!! WIN IT!!!!

2010-05-22T10:49:00.000-07:00

Allright, first of all, sorry I was late on this post! I told my facebook friends I would post it yesterday, but I ended up being down with the stomach flu for a couple of days, so- NO POST!

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER!!!

So, here are a couple fun MAY photos to go along with my MAY giveaway (i am going to try to do some kind of fun freebie that you can win- EVERYMONTH! I definitely suggest subscribing to this blog or my facebook/ twitter feed to stay updated on them... because they will only last so long!)

About these photos:

This was mothers day out at my husbands grandparents. {My son and his beautiful cousins!}

Not a planned session, as you can tell from our lack of cohesive attire- logos, etc on their shirts which I normally would NOT suggest for a session {do keep that in mind:-} But, we went for a walk on this gorgeous day and these kiddos were actually EAGER to pose for the camera! They were HILARIOUS {ill post bloopers and group shots later} and pretty insistant on finding good spots to show me their "model poses!" I always like the candid moments best of course!!

Check em out!

Would you like a session for yourself, your kids, your WHOLE family, or to give as a gift to someone???

I am giving away a NK gift certificate for 150$!!!!

Here is how you enter:

This is a random drawing and will be chosen numerically through RANDOM INTIGER online. It's pretty cool!

Each one of the options below counts as an entry. So, do just one to enter, or do them ALL and UP YOUR CHANCES of winning!

1.)

Leave me a comment on this post giving me your opinion of Watermarks. I am kind of indecisive sometimes, and can't make up my mind between the NK in a circle, the leafy NK, or the plain NK text (a watermark is what you post on your web pictures to claim them, so people can't steal- fyi) So leave me a comment here and that equals ONE (1) entry. Also, if you could tell me why you like that one best, that would be helpful! :-)
{this post has the NK text only for watermark, the maternity post below has the leafy NK. Scroll down farther to the newborn session to see the NK in circle! LET ME KNOW!!!}

2.)

Become a FOLLOWER of my blog and leave ANOTHER comment telling me you did so (I will see your comment and also see your blogger profile picture pull up on my side collumn under "followers.") That's ONE (1) entry.

3.)

Start following me on TWITTER!

Go up to my menu button on the blog that says "twitter" and follow me there for info (you must have a twitter account) and then leave me ANOTHER comment telling me you did so! (i can check remember, so make sure you do it for it to be a valid entry) That's ANOTHER entry!!!

(see how this works- you'll be leaving me LOTS of comments, but its worth it I PROMISE!)

4.)

Become a fan of my FACEBOOK page, or I guess now instead of "fan" you need to "like" it!

Thats another entry. (just leave me another comment telling me you did it!)

5.)

And finally,

POST A BLOG BUTTON TO YOUR BLOG,
and write a short post about this GIVEAWAY!

Get my blog button by going to my blog sidebar, copy and paste the code there underneath the "NK Photography" button. In your own blog, go to "add a gadget" "html" and then paste the code there!
Save, and view your blog! Now my button appears on
the sidebar of your blog and shows your support!

Also, remember to write a small post about his giveaway, with a link to my blog, so other people can enter the contest too!!!!

Leave me a comment letting me know you did that AND in your comment please have a link to your blog (as I don't know some of you!)

*BONUS!*

Post on your facebook page or twitter OR BOTH about my photog blog and this giveaway, and leave me a comment below letting me know you did!!!

ANYONE CAN ENTER! Even if you don't live in my area, we can plan a time when you will be in my area, or perhaps I will be in yours!!!!!!

WELL, GET TO IT!!!
You have until next Wednesday, May 26th! I will post the winner on THURSDAY MAY 27th and let you know how to claim your gift certificate! (FYI- I must have at LEAST 10 entrants (different people) for the drawing to be effective so make sure to tell others to enter the contest by SPREADING THE WORD! THANKS!!!!

Rosalyn's Baby Belly: {Eastern Idaho Maternity Photographer}

2010-05-20T12:51:00.000-07:00

This is my GORGEOUS sis-in law, Rosalyn Green.

She has got to be one of the sweetest people I know! I am so excited for her and her hubby, as the baby will be here in a couple days!!! Thanks for this fun shoot Roz!

Ok, all you mommas out there! When you were pregnant did you ever lay out in the sunshine reading poetry?

I know I did! Being pregnant was so surreal, almost romantic (the first time anyway!!!!)

This is DEFINITELY one of the most RELAXING things to do while pregnant, try it if you already haven't.

You could lounge under the blue sky with a book of baby names....

TENNYSON... anyone?

Hope you enjoy this beauty's pictures!!

Also, PLEASE leave me a comment and let me know what you think about this watermark. Do you prefer it to the NK in the circle? I know, I change things all the time, but I have yet to find something I really like...

but, I think this MAY be it!!!

I am liking the leaves!!!!!!!!!! DO GIVE ME YOUR OPINION!!!

Tyler on location: {Easter Idaho Senior Portrait/ Fashion Photographer}

2010-05-20T12:33:00.000-07:00

Here are a few from Tyler's location session! He is SO great to work with, so easy to photograph!

Thank You Tyler!!

ENJOY!

Giveaway!

2010-05-14T06:01:00.000-07:00

Hello!

Check out Vol.25 http://thematernallens.blogspot.com/2010/05/eye-candy-giveaway.html at the MATERNAL LENS!

She has some super darling overlays and ideas for pictures!!!

SO CUTE!

A little of mine!

2010-05-10T16:51:00.000-07:00

{this is a double post from my family blog, just wanted to share a few pics!}

A few weeks ago we had a fun weekend in Hagerman. Got to take some smashing photos of my Bro and his Fiance Keli. On our way there we stopped at Twin Falls to visit, SHOSHONE FALLS.

It was beautiful, if not a little muddy and grey- but beautiful all the same! I love when we get

to show Payton things that amaze him. He said "whoa!" a lot!!

The Falls

I read the manual to my new camera (arrived the day before) in the car on the way.

Below was the first shot taken on my new camera.

It's a keeper {the shot} as I love that tender moment- and such a wonderful husband who puts up with my many ambitions!!!

My boys posing on the stairs to the trailhead.

Payton really wanted to hike it... but we decided in favor of hitting the road for more fishing time in Hagerman.

Here is our little pit stop for fishing.

Oster Ponds

Cutie #1

Patient, but no luck.

Cutie #1 again.

Even cuter in this one, showing me his precious blues!

Oh, here's cutie #2!!! He's REAL cute!

He was fishing with a fly pole, which I guess was the trick because he brought in those fishies with every cast.

My oldest started to get a bit bored, no fishing action for him. He was soon more interested in the camera and wanted to use it to take some pictures of his daddy by himself.

{the shot below is his- NICE HUH!}

I've let him snap pictures quite often since this one.

Of course I have to get the settings on the camera right, and secure it around his neck before I let him go for it. But, as of yet, HE HAS NEVER HAD AN OUT OF FOCUS PICTURE! He is kind of a natural! YAY
*

Later in the weekend my Dad took us out a scenic drive.

I needed some pretty things to practice on.

He needed more rocks for his collection {hundreds of them around our house!!!!} and he also hoped to find some fossils and some "dinosaur tooths." He differentiated between them for us, above and below.

This dude just needed a little sunshine.

Apparently so did this lizzard.

The men and boys spent some time skipping rocks on the river, which graduated into throwing in boulders to make HUGE splashes!

And I caught my Dad in my viewfinder as I scanned the landscape, learning his new camera!!!

Such a fun weekend! As always, love me a little relaxation and family!!

Baby Dalton {Eastern Idaho Newborn Photographer}

2010-05-07T13:14:00.000-07:00

I'm re-posting baby Dalton as I added some photos I didn't want you to miss!

Newborns are so precious. He is no exception! {I love his button nose!!!:}

Such a good little guy.

9 days old- stole my heart!!!

Love the stretch!

...and of course the smile!!!!!

The squished face is HANDS DOWN my favorite!

I just couldn't decide between full color and BW, so I posted both!

In the shot above, he is so peaceful I just HAD to do a closer crop to get a better look at that angelic face!

Miranda, you are such a sweetheart! Its no wonder all your kids are as well!

You're new babe is so precious! CONGRATS!

... and he opened his eyes for us.
{haha, if you look closely you can see my reflection in his eyes. He probably wondered, "who are you lady?"}

WELCOME TO LIFE DALTON!!!!

Adding Sky : Tutorial {Bridals} : For Photographers

2010-05-03T22:54:00.000-07:00

Check out my previous post with Seth and Keli's Bridals HERE! I've added more pictures!

One of them I have reposted below to show you what you can do with a overblown sky. This pictures was taken about 45 minutes before sunset, out in the open obviously- direct sun- NO SHADE! It was also a pretty overcast day and the result of the sunlight against the overcast sky renders it completely white in this photograph.

Overall, I really liked everything else about this shot, so I decided that the sky was something I would remedy:)

I could give you all the specifics here, but there is another tutorial I really like. Super simple, by Morgan Kervin for Coffee Shop. Check it out HERE!

After making my sky addition, I just edited my photo further.

Brightening, Saturating, Smoothing, Noise Reduction and Sharpening {I will do a play-by-play of all these steps in an upcoming post!} When I was finished I added two different textures from SHADOW HOUSE CREATIONS!

CHECK OUT THE BEFORE AND AFTERS!

Lights, Camera, Action! {Eastern Idaho Photographer}

2010-05-02T17:08:00.000-07:00

So, this is me in Action! {Glamorous eh?}

Haha! Nothing fancy, but I guarentee that I have a smile on my face the majority of the time I'm shooting.

Why!

1) I love it!

2) I have fun with everyone I get to shoot

3) I love to see personalities come through in photos!!!!

{Photo Courtesy of: Marc Bowen}

Thanks to my Dad for his help on this shoot and for catching me in action!

The Jones Family {Eastern Idaho Family Portrait Photographer}

2010-05-02T16:57:00.000-07:00

Oh- how precious is this photo!?!

I sigh every time I look at these two. Daddy and son look so much alike, it's just so fun to see!

Below- totally gangster two year old attitude!

Photo shoots never last long with infants as nap time is NEVER far away.

Below- baby had just HAD IT, I started turning off lights and putting away equiptment while Kirii tried to calm him down. It was too precious not to get on camera, so i switched everything back on quickly to catch it.

It turned out to be one of my favorites!!!!
{Isn't my sister SOOO beautiful!!!??!!}

...And, her darling newest addition!

Can't you just SEE his cute personality? I LOVE IT!

Seth and Keli's Bridals: {Eastern Idaho Wedding Photographer}

2010-04-22T13:02:00.000-07:00

I was so excited to be able to do Seth and Keli's bridal session last weekend! I am always thrilled when I get to capture such good looking people on camera! Aren't they beautiful? And not just because I claim them as family either! They just ARE! But it was so fun to spend a relaxing weekend with them and my parents and my cute family- and my boys absolutely loved all the sunshine and exploration! I will have to post some pictures of them later!

Keli is a good sport, and great about posing in what might seem to be- odd ways and odd wardrobes! (see below) When we told Seth about what she was going to wear for some of these photos I think he cocked one eyebrow... then asked if it was ok if he wasn't in those ones! haha!!!!

Anyway! First of all, a big thank you to my mom! She dreamt up these exotic shots. She is amazing at finding unique and valuable things and snatched up this basket at a thrift shop, and later discovered that it contained this necklace and headress. After doing research she found out the following: It is from a tribe in the Amazon called the 'Wai Wai'. Statistics say the tribe and culture has almost disappeared with only 200-300 people from that tribe still living. SO- this amazonian ensemble is EXTREMELY rare, and SO beautiful on such a fabulous model.

Now- let me tell you about this model.

Keli's full name is Keli Kalani- which from her Polynesian heritage means

"Warrior of the Heavens!" How appropriate, and truly beautiful.

Thank you! to the two of you! I really love what I get to do!

This is just the beginning of this session, more to come later! (and stay tuned for some shots taken from my Dad! I upgraded to a new camera and sold him my other one, so he took some spectacular photos during this shoot as well! Look out for him because he is amazing!)

Seth and Keli are getting married on July 10th in Eagle, Id.

Congratulations guys!

iHEARTfaces "Collage" challenge

2010-04-19T13:43:00.000-07:00

So, i've never entered ANY type of photo contest before, but I am determined to give it ago! I saw that the gals at I HEART FACES were doing a "COLLAGE" challenge so I was able to use one I made just last week called:

ANATOMY OF A PRINCESS

Inspiration for a photo (for me) comes from a variety of places. It could be a song, a quote, a magazine. In this case it was THE GOOSE GIRL, by SHANNON HALE! It brought vintage, femine pictures to my mind that I was anxious to create in camera. These gorgeous girls were the perfect models.

QUOTE:

"I was just a girl then." The Goose Girl

{some more of Cassidy and Aubrey}

...scroll through the older posts to find the rest of Cassidy and Aubrey's session.

To check out all the other FABULOUS collage entries at iheart faces,

click HERE!

GRAVITY

2010-04-19T12:16:00.000-07:00

We have been trying to get a few of our pieces from our last show portrayed in image form. This particular one is a portrayal of the modern piece "Gravity," choreographed by Amanda McGavin. It was a trio danced by myself, Ashley Petersen and Kayla Larson (not pictured here) that, to me, displayed the anxious and painful emotions that come with addiction and how it can be overcome and helped by the support of others.

Here are a few images from the short photoshoot we had- some of my favorites.

a preview for Miranda!

2010-04-15T07:09:00.000-07:00

Miranda! Here is a little preview for you of your darling Dalton! So excited to do the rest for you! Stay tuned!

Easter Photo

2010-04-13T09:48:00.000-07:00

Happy Easter!

(taken from Aubrey and Cassidy's Easter week photo shoot!)

Portfolio Gallery

2010-04-13T06:46:00.000-07:00

I'm building my portfolio gallery! It will accumulate more photos as I go. Feel free to share the link with friends and family if you are REFERING me to others (just click on the slideshow and it will take you to the official gallery)! Remember, when you refer a friend who books and holds a session, you get a FREE 8x10 from any of your session! Sweet rewards!

TDC, "Black Canvas" {Eastern Idaho Arts Advertising Photographer}

2010-04-13T06:19:00.000-07:00

I'm so blessed to have gotten the opportunity to start a professional dance company last fall, with Amanda McGavin. One of my pieces of choreography from our show "Gravity" was called "Black Canvas." Definitely one of my most creative pieces to date. A white canvas was our primary focal point in the dance, with our individual white tank tops being 'stretched' and then painted as their own works of art during the piece. While the dance progresses, painting the canvas is also worked into the choreography, so at the end of the piece its mostly black. It was my first taste of PAINTING on stage- not just the canvas but ourselves! It was TOTALLY FUN!. So, here was a photo I did to document the piece of choreography. I think I will have it printed on canvas to hang in my studio so I can have an image of "black canvas" on CANVAS!
Thanks to my dancers for always putting up with me and my camera!!!

SIS!

2010-04-11T17:30:00.000-07:00

I'm finally able to get to some pics of my sweet sister's family when they came to town for a visit. I loved this one. The rolls and expressions on my nephew's darling face were priceless, as well as the SLOBBER! Yum!

And this little one has some crazy fun expressions too!

Keep checking back for MORE, Kirii!

Aubrey and Cassidy {Eastern Idaho Children's Photographer}

2010-04-08T14:38:00.000-07:00

Here's a little preview of Aubrey and Cassidy, two of my darling neighbor girls! Lots more to come of them!!

NEW LOOK! {Eastern Idaho Children's Photographer}

2010-04-08T14:15:00.001-07:00

My blog has a new look!! Take some time to navigate it and SPREAD THE WORD PLEASE!!! Aside from those who I am close to, most peopel don't know I've launched a photography business! Word of mouth is SO HELPFUL- so if you want to link me to your blog or website- DEFINITELY DO! Also, I will be posting some giveaways where all you have to do to enter to win is spread the word a few different ways! STAY TUNED for that! I plan to giveaway all kinds of items from vendors that I LOVE, as well as some great NICOLE K freebies!

I can't stand a post without a picture, and this one seemed to portray my excitement!

Do you ZUMBA?

2010-03-24T10:39:00.000-07:00

So, if you haven't heard of ZUMBA, you are REALLY missing out!

It rocks!

And miss Arica here WILL MAKE YOU SWEAT while you have a blast! It was fun to do a ZUMBA advertising shoot for her! This is just a mini preview, more to come in a couple of weeks!

Check out her classes held at Dance Tech's state of the art facility!

2633 E. 14th North Idaho Falls

525-3229

TYLER

2010-03-24T10:27:00.000-07:00

Tyler was AMAZING to photograph! It was such a fun session for me!!! He is totally sweet and completely gorgeous! I mentioned before, that he works at Hollister, so he brought one of their old mannequins to use as a prop! Cool huh!!!

(stay tuned for an upcoming post about how he prepared for the shoot and the arsenal of ideas he brough with him. It will give you ideas and inspire you to brainstorm for you own photoshoot!)

Check him out!

Thanks Tyler. I am excited for our location shoot!!!

(yes... that means you WILL see more of him!)

Fashion Forward

2010-03-14T22:20:00.000-07:00

Who could this dashing, fashionable young man be?

Well, I'll introduce you!
This is Tyler Phillips. You will be seeing LOTS more of him as his shoot was so fun- we came out with TONS of simply AMAZING pictures. (This is just a sneak peak!)

Tyler works at Hollister, and came totally prepared with a Rockin wardrobe and LOTS of ideas!

Thanks Tyler!
(check back for more!)

Kendry

2010-03-14T21:52:00.000-07:00

Oh baby Kendry. She is practically edible!

I will never get over her deliciously chubby body, and I couldn't get over this face! Her mom and I agree that this is ballet poster worthy! She MAY have to hang this in the studio!

It probably looked like a pretty nifty toy. Sure kept her attention!

And a close crop of the lovely chubbies!!! haha

( This picture is my new fave as I LOVE LOVE LOVE how she is holding on to her cute big toe!)

Kendry has mesmerizing eyes! My little boy Owen is pretty lucky, as this beauty seems to have a bit of an interest in him. She is a heartbreaker already!

Thanks so much for this fun shoot Brooke! ENJOY your sneak peak!
(lots more to come on your disc!)

Most of the flowers, bows and bands I use are handmade by the talented TARA TRANE from DARLING DIVA BOWS& BANDS. 227-0221

More Seth and Keli

2010-03-14T17:56:00.000-07:00

This is somewhat of a repeat post. (though some pics are new to the blog!)
I went back to Seth and Keli's photos because they were my VERY FIRST SHOOT, and to boot, on a brand new camera that I really wasn't sure how to use! I look back on them now and see many mistakes, of course, since I have learned MUCH since then! I have also made leaps and bounds as far as what I have learned with editing- and I wanted to test those skills on photos that I had edited somewhat- but really didn't know what I was doing at that time! So, here are some of my faves- some re-edited! I am so excited to be doing their bridals next month, and their wedding in July! Check back for those!All my love you two!

2010-03-08T13:15:00.000-08:00

My friend Kim and her husband have been blessed with a deliciously adorable little girl, London.

I was able to visit her in the hospital and take some precious pictures of the little family!

Big sister Madi

{Madi was my model for a fun shoot I had earlier last fall- a wonderfully photogenic doll!}

Details.

I can never resist the teeny little feet.

Congratulations to the Hawkes family!

London is beautiful!!

The Few... The Proud

2010-03-07T18:00:00.000-08:00

Meet Mckay.

A Senior this year. On his way out into the world- and on his way to serving our country in the

Marine Corps.

I look at his pictures and my heart swells with gratitude for people like him, mostly young men, that are willing to do so much for America and the people in it.

I hope his family is so proud of him!

I was proud to have him in the studio.

We were able to do some fun shots with his Marine Corps jacket, that I thought, looked so classic, that I had to give them a little vintage love!!!

2010 or 1910????

And back to the present with the one below, a true urban teen!

Thank you so much Mckay!

All my love with you on your upcoming adventures!!!

ACTIONS I LOVE!

2010-03-07T17:35:00.001-08:00

Dear moms and fellow photographers-
If you're like me, and you got into photography (or would like to) to capture beautiful moments with your children, you will LOVE all the fun and FREE(as we all know that as job or a hobby, photography ain't cheap) photoshop actions from Ree Drummund, THE PIONEER WOMAN! Check her out HERE!

Since I despise a post without a photo, lets show some love for Jaquelyn by displaying another from her headshot session, sligtly enhanced with one of PW's actions. The shoots below with Hudson and Lincoln Polatis were also edited using some of PW's actions (vintage, color, and seventies!)

HAVE FUN in PS!!! (so addicting, you may not be able to stop!!!)
all my love and happing snapping!