Peterson Family...{San Diego Family Photographer}

I know, I am behind. These next few are from my San Diego mini-sessions last Oct.
Wait, did you say LAST Oct? Yep, I did...right after I got home from shooting these bad boys I found out I was pregnant and the sickness came..and pretty much didn't leave until I delivered.
These are one of my very bestest friends children. I love her, I love them. Here are a few of my favs.

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?

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?)

Nadia + Big Sal + Little Sal

Okay, sometimes you meet these really cool families, and with the cutest kids, and the prettiest eyes, and husbands that you can tell are thinking "please let this be over, please let this be over..." and the light is great, and you can hardly believe the sun is going down. Although again I'm pretty sure the hubby is still thinking "please let me catch the end of the football game..." this was that family.
They rocked, i was loving calling them Big Sal and Little Sal.
I'll be honest, most of my clients get nick-named... good times.

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.

Palmer Family...

This is the **WINNER** of my blog contest that I had a few week ago. It worked out pretty good for me if I say so myself. Does it get cuter than this family? I think not.
Thanks guys for letting me take your pictures... it was sooo great to finally see you, and your beautiful family.

Ellis Family...

This is seriously one of my favorite locations. I love the funky colors, and that the beach is a skip down the road. Sharon (the mom) is probably one of the funniest girls that I know. And she happens to be one of the people I call to make me feel better about myself...! (Probably more than she likes!) :)
Oh, and their colors matched everything, so thanks for that. I love that the girls look totally opposite of eachother, but still beauties. And that goes for mom and dad too. Thanks for letting me take your first pictures since you got married. IT'S ABOUT TIME! LOVE YOU. LOVE THEM.