Pretty people

And they're related to me!

A few for a friend

I know I am the one usually behind the camera, but occasionally I need to step in front of it, too. My friend Brittany and I did a family photo session exchange. Click on her name (and then scroll down) to see some of the great shots she took of my family. Here are just a few of hers.

More sweetness

The sessions are just piling up. I am getting way behind. Time seems to fly by too fast. But this sweet, little one makes me smile. I'll bet she puts a smile on your face, too.

For Aunt Sommer

Can you imagine the sheer delight on my girls' faces when these beautiful dresses arrived in the mail from their Aunt Sommer?! They insisted that they put them on immediately, and they continue to wear them every chance they get.

Sweet Sawyer

I am supposed to be packing for a much needed vacay with my hubby in the morning, but I just couldn't help myself. This sweet little thing was so good to me. She was out like a light and just let me play for several hours yesterday. She stole my heart. Here are just a couple for your viewing pleasure until I come back to edit some more.





Bon Voyage!

I've waited long enough

Prepare yourself for picture overload. I just couldn't help myself. It was a new experience for me to have 2 willing subjects who did not try to escape my camera! Heaven, actually! And the fact that they were beautiful made it even better.

They would end up in poses like this without any direction at all. Seriously.



Again, not planned...just beautiful people being themselves.



I can't ever pass up a chance to sneak in "life is good" in a picture.





Joel has some good secrets.





Isn't she going to be a beautiful bride?!



They look good from any angle.









Doesn't she just look giddy to have this man all to herself? Bet she can't wait for the upcoming wedding.



Joel was "not feeling" these next couple shots, but I love them. I guess that is my "artsy fartsy" coming out.





And one final look at this gorgeousness. Enjoy!

Stunning

I had a great engagement session last week. My first engagement session ever actually. And I absolutely. loved. it! I loved the feeling and interaction between these two. It didn't hurt that they were both absolutely stunning, too!! There are so many I want to share, but for now I just have one.



See what I mean...STUNNING! Check back next week for more from this session.

A crew {St. George Family Photographer}

Random thought of the night: If you have never been pregnant, then the best way that I can explain how it feels to be kicked from the inside is to have a nearly constant, very large, muscle twitch in your belly. Mmmm-hmmm. As I have been editing tonight I have this muscle twitch that just will not go away.

On to the photos...

This mom is beginning to be a bit of a blog hog. Not necessarily by her choice. I guess that is just what happens when our families tend to spend a lot of time together and I always have a camera. I don't mind (I'm sure you won't either.) She is pretty to look at, and this time she is accompanied by her beautiful family. There is a few of them {understatement!}. This is our second attempt to take a good family picture for them this year. This time I think we managed to do it, and no head swapping was necessary! Way to go team!

Witches night out!

I must admit, I am not normally a "dress up" kinda gal when it comes to Halloween. I am happy to get my kids all dolled up, and I love to see all of the cute/scary/clever Halloween costumes. But I prefer to watch it all while wearing a comfy pair of jeans and a warm sweatshirt. So this year when my good friends suggested that we start a new tradition of "witches night out" I was a bit leary. I wasn't sure that dressing up as a witch--and on a day that was NOT Halloween--to go out to dinner and to "Thriller" Dance performance was a good idea. Yet I gave in to peer pressure and headed out for the evening with these witches:

(Everyone had such great and unique witch outfits. I quickly grabbed as many girls as I could to take individual shots, but in my rush, I missed several witches, and I forgot to change my ISO that was set at 6400! Ooops!)









Let's be honest, it would be hard not to have a good time with these gals!! Everyone looked at us like we were crazy at the restaurant and we nearly froze sitting in the outdoor amphitheater on one of the coldest days of the season so far. And we made some fantastic memories! I feel like one of the luckiest girls around to have so many great friends!

Odd man out

Ever feel outnumbered? I imagine this guy feels that way most of the time. However, its gotta feel good to have these 5 gorgeous girls all loving you!! I'd say that is one lucky man!







And these two are just too cute together! Enjoy!