g o o d b y e O C T O B E R • utah childrens photographer

So October is probably my busiest month of the year.  Funny that as early as I start planning for this time of year, I'm never prepared for what's to come.  With fall leaves, Christmas cards, halloween and the occasional curve ball life tends to throw at you (and of course this happens when your life is all ready crazy enough), I have survived!  I did warn my husband in advance that I would probably need to hire someone to clean my house because I probably wouldn't, that he needed to plan on Little Ceasar's $5 pizza twice a week for dinner, and that if his wife turned out missing that he should check the basement & that I was probably glued to my computer screen.  All of that, sad or happy, whichever way you want to look at it.... came true.  Glad to be in the fabulous month of November when things tend slow down, I can take a moment to play with the kids, watch TV, read a book, bake, you get the picture.  I'm excited to enjoy the holidays, listen to Christmas music (which reminds me I need to add to my Pandora list), sip hot cocoa, snuggle in jammies and slippers, light Pepperberry candles, be with family.... as much as I love what I do, it just sounds too good to be true!

Here are a few from the last sessions of the month/YEAR!

g o o d t h i n g s U T A H

Today was a good day!  I have the best most wonderfully talented client turned friend.  Her name is Amber Packer, you scrapbookers out there might know who she is.  Anyway, she is on a local t.v. talk show a bunch of us Utah moms like to watch everyday.  She does scrapbooking segments every 2-3 weeks (i think) and this week they asked her to talk about her 5 favorite craft supplies.  I was so excited when she asked me to be one of the 5!!!  So here's a little clippy from the show... I'm not until the end of the clip so keep watching ;)

I just have to give a little shout out to 2 fabulous companies that helped me in my emergency in getting the big print made.  To make a long story short, the print I ordered from my regular lab didn't get here in time so with and hour til closing time PIXELS printed my image & the FRAMING ESTABLISHMENT in South Jordan got it framed and matted for me.  Both companies have the best customer service ever!  I recommend both!!

a v e r y c o o l & e x c i t i n g a n n o u n c e m e n t • cinematic memories

I am so excited to finally share this with you... it's been in the works for a while now.  HayleeBean. Photography has joined with Willoway Media to bring you Cinematic Memories!  It's a brand new trend in the photography industry to offer professional "home movies" along with your photoshoot.  So new in fact, that HayleeBean. Photography is one of the first to offer this in Utah!  My friend Tucker Dansie is an awardwinning filmmaker bringing with him over 16 years of filming and editing experience.  We are so excited to be able to offer you memories both in living color, and now MOTION & SOUND!

We surprised my unexpecting clients with this so we could make a demo.  They were great sports and so much fun!  Hope you like the first look into the new world of Cinematic Memories - coming in 2010!

m o s t a d o r a b l e b a b y • utah baby photographer

Couldn't resist snapping a few of my cutest baby nephew Sawyer the other night when I babysat him.  Loves.

1 + 2 m a k e s 3 • utah childrens photographer

These 3 kids are so much fun.  Regardless of what their mom tells me about them being wild, these boys knew how to charm a camera & gave me the most wonderful mellow expressions a photographer could ask for.  All 3 of them were very well behaved and made my job really easy!

Julie, I know you weren't there to have your pictures taken but I'm really glad that I got this!  I just love it!

i ' m h a p p y • utah family photographer

so so happy, because this family called me.  I actually approached this mom about taking their photographs.  She is a friend of a good friend of mine and when I met she and her girls one afternoon I practically begged to take their photographs {blushing}.  Her girls... all 3 of them... are so beautiful.  I had a blast hanging out with you guys, thank you so much for letting me capture your gorgeous family.

b u s y b u s y b u s y • utah children photographer

October is a crazy month for me so I'm trying to get things done on time and answer emails quickly but sometimes I can get a bit behind so be patient if you're waiting for a reply.... I'm working on it.  So finally, a long awaited sneak-peek for some cute kids that I just adore!

This little guy was not excited to be having his pictures taken but after a cupple of sticks, a snickers bar, and a silly game of watching things fall off my head we were able to get some great shots of him.  I had placed a stick on my head and he had fun watching it tumble down, he thought he'd give it a try too :)

I have some great ones without the sticks too Kris.... don't you worry.... I just like these :)  Miss E was my little model for the night.  She was so easy to photograph and so so beautiful!

And Mr J.... what a handsome guy... and so funny.  He told me that the girls don't chase after him like they do the Jonas Brothers when I asked him if he had any girlfriends, LOL.  Don't you worry buddy.... they'll be chaseing you down soon enough ;)

b e a u t i f u l • utah children photographer

In one of my last posts someone commented that I have the most beautiful clients.... well, I have to agree!  These girls are no exception.  I was able to photograph them just over a year ago and was thrilled to pieces when their mom asked me to do it again.  The oldest is a piece of pumpkin pie to photograph & is a super poser.... the youngest was quite a different story.  With a trip to the gas station, a little hot chocolate and a one on one time with me we were finally able to get some great ones out of her :)

Now I can't wait to photograph their baby brother when he arrives!!!  Looking forward to it Steph!

B f a m i l y • utah family photographer

Finally, a long awaited sneak peek for this cute little family.  Loved hanging out with you guys and honestly, your kids were a breeze!  So easy to work with, so cooperative, and absolutely darling!  Here's just a sampling of what we got..... you'll have to wait a little longer to see the rest {{{sorry}}} :)

h o l l a, c l a s s o f 9 7 • utah children's photographer

Yes, that's when I graduated... that makes me old, I know.  But it also makes the parents of these cute kids old too because I went to school with them! ;)  I just turned 30 in August & people say that 30 is the new 20 but I want to know why, if 30 is so fabulous.... why do I keep wishing I was 20 again?  Anyway, back to these peeps...  It was so much fun to see these guys after 10+ years & to meet their adorable kids.  Turns out we both have Easton's & their kids are pretty much little mini-me's of their parents.  They were super easy to photograph, totaly cooperative, totally cute, and super expressive!  Thanks M & E for a great night!  I'll have your gallery up very soon :)

Also, an update on my fall mini-sessions - I only have 3 spots left and they are first come, first serve!  So email me and get yours booked!