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Alex | Capital High School Class of 2012

admin — Sun, 06 May 2012 19:31:03 +0000

If Alex is anything, he is the most polite young man that I have ever met! We had a great time on our shoot chatting about high school, his scholarship to the “OTHER” University in Idaho (Ha! Ha!) and his awesome car. The Bug that was his father’s car in high school! So cool and so happy that he wanted to incorporate it with his senior pictures! Good Luck Alex!

Alex | Timberline High School Class of 2012

admin — Wed, 02 May 2012 03:55:04 +0000

As a photographer who specializes in high school seniors, I get the opportunity to meet many kids about to embark on a new stage in life. Alex is an amazing young man with a bright future ahead of him. Congratulations Alex on your Graduation!!

Originally New | Amazing Idea from an Amazing Family

admin — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:59:25 +0000

I have the distinct honor to donate my skills for an amazing cause! The Williams family in Boise have asked me to shoot images for their website, www.originallynew.com. Their mission is simple, “to give brand new, clothes to people who otherwise wear used, discarded, thrift store overstock. For every shirt sold, Originally New puts a new shirt on the back of someone in need – giving them a clean start for a new day, leading to hope for an optimistic future.” Please give them your support! This is our little warm up shoot! We will be shooting again soon, now that the weather is better! You can also “like” their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/OriginallyNew! Thanks for your support!

Lighting Workshop to benefit a loving friend :)

admin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:19:03 +0000

A lighting workshop to benefit Jayme Montoya of Lucid Design and Photo

A dear friend and colleague, Jayme Montoya, has had to undergo two open heart surgeries in the span of two months to help correct a congenital heart defect. In our mission to help alleviate some of the unnecessary burden, Gretchen Nishitani, Craig Lamere and I have put together this lighting workshop. Our goal is to teach some natural and studio lighting techniques while raising money for our friend.

The Light Up Her Heart Lighting Workshop will be held on Saturday, March 3rd from 4-10 pm in Meridian, ID. We are still compiling the list of the lighting styles that will be taught. There will be multiple shooting bays with backdrops provided by Tara Pugmire . Please check back as we will be updating as the curriculum is finalized.

Registration for the Light Up Her Heart Lighting Workshop is $100 and 100% of the proceeds will go directly to Jayme.

New beginnings….

admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:23:10 +0000

Last year was my second year in business, and what a year it was. I learned so much about the business, shooting and I learned a lot about me and what I love to photograph. This has been an emotional process for me, as I am very vested into what I do. My work defines who I am, like being a mother defines me. When people tell me how wonderfully behaved, well spoken and funny my children are I know that their father, step-father and I are doing something right. Raising my children is the hardest, yet most rewarding thing I will ever do. I know my kids, I see them at their worst, and at their best. When they continually put their best foot forward, I know I am succeeding in that area of my life, and that makes every sacrifice and struggle worth while.

With my business, it is the same. I invest everything I have into my work. There are times before a shoot when I feel sick, I get nervous, I get butterflies. I liken it to the Rain Wilson’s character in “Rock Star”. He is a washed up drummer who vomits before every performance. I do not go that far, but I can empathize with him. I have noticed a pattern with myself. I tend to have these moments when I know I’m going to shoot something fun, something creative, something that motivates my brain so much that I can’t sleep the night before. If I describe these emotions as something dreadful, they most certainly are not. If I am reacting this way I know I am photographing a subject that I love. I feel blessed beyond words that I am able to have a career doing something that fulfills me so much. Dreaming. Creating. Building. Learning. I feel that this alone makes me a better parent to my children, for them to see me work so hard, and love what I do. It really is a gift and I am so grateful. It makes me a better business person, a better photographer, a stronger individual and it makes every sacrifice and struggle worth while.

This being said, I have made a huge decision in my business. Once it was made, I felt a shift in my life. I felt relieved as if I was carrying a weight on my shoulders and didn’t know it. I have decided to create a new business model and specialize in photographing high school seniors and teens. There is something so wonderful about them. Their life is just beginning. They are just about to complete the most important achievement in their life, graduation. There is such energy, such confidence and excitement. It really is contagious. As a mom, I also find working with the parents so rewarding. The pride and joy they feel for their son/daughter is so genuine. During the whole senior portrait process from the styling, the shoot, the ordering and delivery of the final product, witnessing the parents reaction to what we do together is awesome! I have such a hard time seeing my work go!

With in the next few months I will be changing my business name and I will be creating a new website. If I had my way it would all be done yesterday, and wouldn’t you know it all good things take time! It is a creative journey that isn’t easy. It is very personal as it is an extension of who I am. As a result, I have made some changes to this blog and am launching a temporary site that highlights my senior portrait work. I’m so excited to share all that is coming!

On another note, that huge weight that has been lifted has also given me room to focus on other fine art projects I have in the works, as well as photographing concerts! I have big news and will announce it on the blog soon! Keep checking back!