Olsen Family...

Well, these kids could not have been cuter. There is something so great about twins..I myself would fancy having a pair. (from my mouth to God's ears)
Especially one boy and one girl. (hear that?) I sure would like to have twins someday (sigh).
I will have to work on that for sure, the twins that is...
Thanks for letting me take your cute family pictures, hang out with my good friend from college, and start your art work for your new soon to be house. (fingers crossed..for the house this time, not the twins. But I would like twins. just saying.









Totally loved that I say "what do you want for Christmas?" and they just stopped...love that expression.

Alton Family...

I'm pretty sure that I posted this beautiful family on FB at sometime as a Holiday treat..but never on the blog.
It just happened to be a huge storm that day (can you tell?), which made things interesting for all of us.
I am used to shooting at the beach but not so much in the snow..however I loved how they turned out.
Just know that I totally put a shower cap over my camera to "protect it" from the elements, but then it kept getting in my way and sliding down. There I am standing in 4 feet of snow at a Christmas tree farm, in a blizzard, trying to adjust a shower cap. I decided it would have been more useful on my head really. After an hour of freezing snow (and no we were not rescheduling we had a card deadline to make :) we get done, get in the car, and the stinking sun comes out and the snow stops.
Thanks again Mother Nature for that break AFTER I finish. And after the 6 inches of snow we got in Utah yesterday, I thought it only proper to finally post.

Sagiao Family....

A long time ago when I was back in oh, say 9th grade. I had this best friend Chantil. Chantil and I used to pass notes like a sport. You remember the folded little notes that had "pull here" written on the little flappy part? It really was an art form all in itself... the folding of those notes. Then someone would come along and do something really crazy like the square ones or the little origamy ones, and you'd get all jealous because the only ones that you could really make were the ones that had the little "pull here" tab. (sigh)
Anyway, there was this period of time that we used to write subliminal messages in our notes in tiny writing over the original message. We'd say things like "I am the prettiest friend you have", or "you are coming over to my house today", or "I am waaaay funnier than everyone else".
I really don't remember why we started this, but we really pulled our note writing to a higher level I believe. (these are the best pictures you've ever seen)
Definition of subiminal messages?? Words or messages communicated at a level below the conscious mind's ability to perceive (oh my goodness, these pictures are amazing) HA.
So the Sagiao family trouped all the way from warm California to take pictures in freezing cold Utah in December. I love big families that have such a love for each other, they can mess around, make fun of each other, and realize that in the end it's all about making mom happy. And we know that when the mom is happy so is everyone else. And seriously, these picture make me smile.
ps-moving to Portland....in 10 days. Wish me luck.






Made you smile didn't it?

Valentines Cards...

I mean really? Doesn't this beat the Barbie/Transformers/Hello Kitty Valentines cards?

If I have taken a picture of your cute kids, and you want the BESTEST cards around town, here is the LD. (low-down)

- 25 double-sided card
- with envelopes
- in beautiful pearl paper
- 25 dollars

I know, you love me, I love you too. Thank me after your kids class thinks you are the coolest. (hint: attach card on valentines bag for family and friends)

Here is a sneak peak of my Ella's....

Adams Family

You know it's bad news when people actually email and tell you to start blogging. Lots of changes coming in 2010. New pricing, some weddings, a new job, and all that fun stuff.
It's been a nice little holiday break, and now as I go to Portland to find a house, move my little business again, and start anew...I look at this cute family and realize how many great friends and clients I've met here in Utah that last 8 months.
They live just down from my parents where we have been habitating the last few season (that's a WHOLE other story), and their daughter is great friends with my Ella. We will miss them, but hope that they will have a giant urge to visit the Pacific Northwest...because hey, who doesn't like trees that have moss growing on them?
PS-I just may be in California again for a little Disneyland love..if you are interested in a session with your family let me know. I'll only be taking 3-4. allyson@allysonrandlephotography.com

King Family| Utah Family Photographer

Ahh, what a lovely family. Could you die for their kids or what? Crewcut dresses and great genes....not a bad combo I'd say.
Emily (see below--she does PAPERS EDGE) has such a great style...I love the perfectly simple, classicness. (is that a word?)

(i mean, really?)

Fisher Family

Ya, Ya I got a new camera..I'm in LOVE with the Nikon D700. Seriously, it was quite freezing outside..but the Fishers stuck it out with me. For a while I wondered if I would be able to take pictures. Apparently, I need to toughen up because it was only like 51 degrees. However in dog degrees it felt like 12.
Super hot family + super fun boys + hilarious parents + great locations= GOOD TIMES.

Hansen Family....{Utah Family Photographer}

My husband always makes fun of me for saying how cute my families are...but I can't help it. They ARE cute dang it. This little hot momma cuts my kids hair, and pretty much everyone else I know too. Seriously, talk about a fun (CUTE) family. I don't think I stopped laughing the whole time...and if they'd let me, I would have kept taking pictures all night. They were sorta over me though...so we had to part ways. You could tell how much they loved each other and how genuinely affectionate there are as a family(just check their pictures). I think that's awesome!
ps-BOOMER the dog was my favorite accessory of the day.