A Family Tradition

Most families like to have updated photos taken together. This great family asked me in May 2015 to take their photos and this year they asked me again, which I take as a compliment. I enjoy the experience it gives me. I realize that posing people (especially men that don't want to be posed) is one of my many photographer weaknesses. I need to be in control enough to compose the balance and positioning of the people I am photographing and not worry too much about some individual's lack of desire to be in the photo shoot. Overall, I am very pleased with the images we captured together last Saturday at the Mesa Temple. 

Nature Beauty

There's something so low stress about photographing a pair of butterflies. And flowers, those are easy-going targets as well. I love being in nature's raw beauty.

My husband and I went on a day trip together to celebrate our 9th Anniversary. We went caving near Oracle, AZ. Here is our traditional tri-pod anniversary trip photo. 

A Mesa Temple Wedding!

This was my first time taking wedding photos and I enjoyed it so much, even though the stress of it was almost too much for me. This couple was so carefree and wonderful, a perfect match for my inexperience.

We started their couple photos around 7:20am, their sealing was at 9am and I took photos of them exiting the temple together and several family and group photos (both candid and posed) until about 10:30am. It was a beautiful morning and I am excited about the images we captured. 

To Capture a Smile

A Photoshop Trial

I am learning photoshop and have a 30 day trial to have fun with.

A Walk Through The Desert - March 25, 2016 - Hawes Trail, Red Mountain

A Hungry Little Russian Tortoise - March 2016

My Children - Mesa, AZ Temple - Feb 14, 2016 around noon

My Quest as a Photographer

I have a new-ish hobby, which is more like a quest to capture life in my camera lens. I want to be in control of my camera's features and settings so that when life is happening before me, I can snap it into a still image that can be enjoyed for generations. My favorite photography subjects are children and nature. I hope that as I post photos that I have felt are my best work, that over time I will see an improvement in my quality and confidence in my photography quest.