Megan and Isaac...

I did a little second shooting with my pal Jessica Kettle. (um this was back in Sept..I'm really trying to play catch-up). She has this fantastic style that I adore, and honestly if I have to hang out with someone from 7am until 11pm at night..she's the gal to be with.
She is also a NIKON shooter and I needed to pick her brain. This is how I found out my camera was WAY broken and not focusing right, hence the need for my new one.
Luckily I got a few shots, but gained lots more experience from Jess (or Ketts as I say).
I will miss all my new friends and being around such amazing photographers...they really do keep you on your game.




sorry, i HAD to do one of these shots to smile at...

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....

Printing SALE!

In honor of MOI actually finding a house to live in in 5 days. Yes, you heard me 5 days...crazy when I spent 9 months in Utah and didn't even find one. (HA)
I am giving my clients 50 percent off my PRINTING!
You heard me...50 percent off anything I do!
The sale ends Jan. 31th 1pm....help me celebrate, and get cool stuff from your shoot!
Questions? Email me: allyson@allysonrandlephotography.com

SIDENOTE: I am looking at Feb 20th to be in California to hit me some Disney. I can only take 2, possibly 3 families that day...somewhere close to Disneyland..maybe Newportish.

Packages would be something like this:

$150-3 on disc
$300- 8 on disc, 2 11x14, 3 8x10's 5 5x7's.
$400- 15 on disc, 1 16x20 gallery wrap canvas, 3 8x10's and 7 5x7.

Interested? It fills up fast...crazy but true. :)

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

project "HOPE"....

Many know the reason(s), well the ONE reason actually, that I started photography, many more don't.
On April 16, 2006 I lost my second baby a few days before birth. We named her Kate Elizabeth, and we buried her sweet little body by her grandma Rosan.
During our short hospital stay, on Easter morning, a nurse offered to take pictures of our short time with Kate. These few pictures changed me..it is the only thing that remains of her, here on earth with me. Her sweet smell is gone, I have a hard time remembering her face, her body can't be held, and I never got to hear her sweet little laugh. This is me with Kate...I love this picture, I love that my husband stood by me to wipe the tears.

But I did get photos, and that changed my life. My main goal when I started was to volunteer for "Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep". To be able to give back what I was given was my one goal...but now that I've gotten into photography this past year, I really want to focus on the "HOPE". I want to put a face to those who grieve, a story for those who don't know where to turn, and some peace that time does heal, and life does indeed remain happy and hopeful.
So this is the start (FINALLY) of Project HOPE...the Kate Elizabeth Randle foundation.
The first part of this is to be able to take photos of those who have lost children. I want to publish a book so that others can see the faces of hope and healing.

My recovery started when I met Marcie, who also suffered a late term still-born little boy. She was so beautiful and she survived, that was really important for me to see. It changed my perspective and gave me hope.

There are so many things that I want to do, but for now I am going to focus on families that have lost a child, and haven't had a "new" family picture taken. By new I mean, one without their child in it. I have a few awesome photographer friends on board, willing to donate their time and experience to help me get this started.

But a few months ago I had the chance to take the Franklin family pictures. They lost their daughter Chelsea almost three years ago, and they agreed to have their pictures done. They are an incredibly beautiful, amazing family, and if you saw them on the street you would never know.

I sure hope that I brought some measure of peace to them...but I know it brought a lot of peace to me, so thank you for letting me photograph your family.

Here are a few pictures of the session.






More to come about Project Hope in the coming months...

If you know a family who would want this done for them please contact me. allyson@allysonrandlphotography.com
It's completely free of charge, with 15-20 images on a high-res disc.