I like staying busy

Had a fun session this morning. A cute flower girl and her handsome brother, the ring bearer! 

Kids this age are so funny-- they were grunting about holding hands or hugging each other. Silly siblings... But don't they look so precious when they ARE hugging? Or holding hands? See exhibit A below:

I can take pictures.

Yesterday I was able to take the Edward's family photos. Even though they are practically family, I was still anxious. I felt humbled during this experience and it opened my eyes to this industry. I still have much to learn and I know with time I can only get better! I'm grateful I've gotten some takers for my free sessions. I need them! Send your kids my way! I'll take their photos :) ahem..Erin...ahem.

You can see more at getzphotography.wordpress.com or on my Facebook page in my Photo Albums entitled "My Photography"

Darling Violet

I just got my 50 mm lens (an early birthday present!). So fun to use it and see the difference in my photos from my standard kit lens. The eyes sparkle on their own with the 50 mm! I love taking pictures with my Canon and I'm always anxious to get home and load them to my computer to see what I came up with. It's really exciting for me.

Maybe I'll venture into making a little money from it. You know.. like 20 bucks for a photo session or something to build a small portfolio of people other than my family :) Or maybe I'll just think about it and not really act on that thought. I'm not going to ask for feedback because I know I won't get it from all the silent readers out there! And I know my blog is getting hit like 30-40+ times a day... which is weird and shocking. It's probably all spam. Not sure...

On a lighter note, isn't Violet precious?! Cutie pie.

a day to ride

Some days I just need to get out of the apartment and go for an invigorating bike ride on the trails. Camera bag in tow, of course. Man, I was panting a little harder than I should have been, but I loved it! Nothing better than verbally encouraging your legs(aloud I may say) to push you up the hill.

Merry Christmas and Happy Wedding!

Alexis and Jared were married on the 23rd of December. It was hectic, crazy, but beautiful! I'm so glad I have another brother :) I was clicking my camera like a crazy person! This one is one of my favorites (Alexis probably thought I was being silly telling her to put her flowers in her face but I knew it would be awesome!):

Max and I were able to be in the sealing room on our anniversary. How many people can say they've done that? It was pretty special to be there for Alexis and Jared on our special day/their special day :) Max kept asking me to dance during slow songs. I LOVED it. He must have loved me extra special that night. I can't wait for our next anniversary!

This Christmas season has been kind to us:

1. My family + extended family came into town with all the wonderful little children
2. My little sis was married and I got a new brother
3. 2 year anniversary spent in the temple/dancing away on the reception dance floor
4. Lots of warm savory food + sugary deliciousness overloading
5. Beautiful California weather makes for lovely days outside
6. And lots of traditions!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

P.S. I started a new photography blog. All photos with no text. Yay :)

MIA

It's a crazy time. School is coming to an end, wedding plans are in motion, and I'm fighting to get ready for my black belt test... It really is taking me longer than it should... But, here are a couple updates that have been exciting for me:

Welcome sweet little Violet! Born on 11/11/11. If you don't know, these two siblings made quite the entrance into this world with their birthdays. Everett was born on the 4th of July and Violet, on Memorial Day. Patriotic, yes? Auntie loves them both so much.

Erin and Owen came into town for Alexis' bridal shower Memorial Day weekend. I love that little munchkin so much, I could just eat him! He loved Max. I tell ya, nothing is sweeter than hearing Max playing with Owen and hearing Owen laugh and respond back to him. Melts my heart.

Max let me have my dream. Yes, he gave me the OK to purchase this beauty, via Amazon for a great deal! Now I know it's not the T1i, or the T2i, or the T3i... but, it's not about the body of the camera as much as it's about the lens of the camera. (So I'm told). And once I get the hang of it, I'll be able to spend those extra hundreds of dollars on better lenses. Merry Christmas to me! The point and shoot just wasn't cutting it anymore :)