Richards Family

I haven’t been posting my few “shotgun” family shoots lately, but things have calmed down considerably and I really liked how some of these came out.  We shot these yesterday and then they stayed over for some homemade meatballs.  It was a good day.

 

Alexis not entirely sure about Cash but very excited

 

pups and children are a lot alike – they both get bored VERY quickly

 

such a Miss Priss already – Summer put chapstick on her and she did this with her mouth

 

 

 

I am not entirely sure why I love this pic so much. My beautiful friend looking really happy – great profile – who knows?  I just like it!

The Faces of 2009

These are the people that shaped my year, taught me so many things, helped my business grow and challenged me in ways I never thought possible.  I wanted to give one photograph representing each client, which was difficult because there were so many photographs I loved that I had to cut (for instance, some clients are represented by a photo from their engagement session or bridal, rather than their wedding.)  It’s amazing looking back on this year and I can only pray that God continues to bring amazing clients my way. 

 

February 26: All About Looks fabric store

 

March 7: Davonne and Austin
 

March 20: Jason and Krystal

March 23: The Wilsford Family

April 9: The King Kids

April 10: The Bernal Family

 

April 14: Krista’s Graduation Session

 

April 18: Nathan and Megan

 

April 24: Aiden

 

April 27: Amanda’s Maternity Session

 

May 3: Blake and Heather

 

May 7: Charlie and Abbye

 

May 9: Chad and Ashley

 

May 12: John and Leeanna

 

May 18: Grace

 

May 30: Alex and Cali

 

June 4: Pounds, Maternity

 

June 11: Phillips’ Maternity

 

 

June 13: Dean and Jerrie

 

June 24: Justin and Frances

 

July 30: Garrett and Tyanne

 

August 15: Zach and Robyn

 

August 19: Campbell Family

 

August 22: Brandon and Amber

 

September 5: Chris and Allyson

 

September 14: Tonya Maternity

 

September 28: Adrian and April

 

October 6: Andy and Amy

 

October 10: Keith and Alisha

October 15: Steg 7

 

October 25: Dylan and Alex

 

November 1: Chris and Hillary

 

November 3: Henthorn Family

 

November 7: Michael and Danielle

 

November 8: Ben and Amanda

 

November 19: Bryan and Nita

 

November 20: Zach and Leah

 

November 22: King Family

 

November 24: Aaron and Stacy

 

December 6: Ward Family

 

This year has been amazing.  Looking through all these faces and remembering the laughs and the stress and the joy and the anxiousness and all of it – it’s all good in retrospect.  There were many couples pictured that will have their weddings in 2010 and I wish I could look into the future and see how it will all turn out.  God has blessed me with amazing clients – people who make it a joy to get out of bed in the morning – faces that I stare at all day, all week, all year.  It’s the best job I could imagine and I am so thankful to everyone pictured here for such an amazing experience.  Thanks to you all and Merry Christmas!

love - AJ

December

Things have slowed down for about 3 weeks.  I have my first wedding of the year on January 9, one day after my 5 year anniversary of being married to the most awesome guy on the planet.  I’m meeting with two girls this week to book weddings for June and July – things are slow now, but I can already feel the busy season buzzing in the distance.  I need this three weeks – to do crafts like this:

Which I plan on doing this week for friends and family.  I will also get to spend Tuesday baking with my dear friend, Shannon.  It’s a tradition for me to make my favorite rosemary cranberry biscotti, and I don’t intend to break that this year!  If there is time, I want to make this:

 
This has to be one of the most intriguing and delectable food blogs I’ve ever seen.  I love how different cultures bring entirely different aspects to the baking/cooking world for me. 

As for photography, I’ve been finishing up a few wedding albums, doing random but fun shoots for family and friends, and working on the new website, to be unveiled in early January (with hope.)

Stick with me and thank you to everyone who has made this year so special – especially the clients – you are all amazing and have brought joy and laughter to each and every month that’s flown past this year. 

Blog post coming soon:
-my top 15 favorite shots taken throughout 2009!
-our awesome Christmas card (that my trusty tripod helped us accomplish this afternoon)

-AJ

Stacy and Aaron

I love the images from this shoot.  They are some of my favorites all year.  The first picture was the first shot out of the camera – just to show how full of love and life they are and how great they are together.  Here are some of my favorites: