Summers {Utah Family Session}

This past fall I had the opportunity to photograph this amazing family. They were fabulous to work with and you can just tell that they all care about each other and have a special bond. That said each member is so unique and has their own personality and energy. Here are a few of my favorites from the session. 

Is updated family photos way past due of your family? Call or email me to schedule your session today. (435.764.3598 ~ iotamaker@gmail.com)

CTMH Baby Cakes Workshop

At the January workshop last night we created these 3 layouts with the option for the additional layout shown below.  The first two layouts are from the Baby Cakes workshop guide and the third layout was inspired by Pamela O'Connor. This kit can easily be used for those precious baby pictures but you can just as easily use these layouts for birthdays, everyday moments or milestones.

 January Workshop “Babycakes” Shopping List

BASIC Kit                                                                              Page

X7173B        Babycakes Level 2 Paper Pack                   37                   9.95

Z1869           Babycakes Assortment                                37                   4.95

Z1849           Bronze Shimmer Trim                                121                   4.95

No#              1 Sheet Kraft                                             122                    .70

No #             1 Sheet of colonial white cardstock            139                    .70

No#               1 Sheet of Lagoon CS                              122                    .70

                                                                                       

 BETTER (Basic Kit + More Accessories)

 **Z1701       neutral bakers twine                                     121               4.95   

 **Z1864       Slate Striped Twist Ties                                 118               3.95

 Z1857           Rosewood Mini Medley accents                   119               5.95

 **Z1753       Brown & Tan Sparkles Assortment               117               2.95

Add ons:

S1311              January SOM: Cross-Stitch Wishes               16               17.95 or Free!

CC1026           Cloud Nine National paper crafting month                      15.00 w/ $35 purchase

Z1151             **3-D Foam Tape                                        133                  5.95

Z1114             Piercing Tool Kit                                          132                  5.95

*Stamp pad colors used Sunset, Slate, Lagoon

You will need an extra sheet of sunset cs, slate cs, chocolate cs  and 3 sheets of white cs

** You may already have this item from a past workshop

January is National Papercrafting Month and Close To My Heart has really outdone themselves with this 10-card kit (Called "Cloud Nine"), including all of the cards, envelopes, papers, pre-cut shapes, accents, and even a stamp set!

This kit is yours for only $15 (retail value of $46) when you spend $35 (before shipping and tax). In fact you can add one kit for EACH $35 you order! I created the 10 cards and then with the extra paper from the Baby Cakes paper packet and from this kit I created the extra layout inspired by Christine Adams.  If you order on my website, you'll be prompted to add this kit before you check out. 


Cloud Nine Kit Contents*:

1-Cloud 9 Stamp Set (D size set)
1-Cloud 9 B&T Duos Papers
1-Lagoon Cardstock Sheet
1-Honey Cardstock Sheet
1 - 9" x 9 1/2" White Daisy Die Cuts Sheet
1 Roll - Gold Polka-Dot Washi Tape
1 Roll - Teal Shimmer Trim
1 Package - Durables Triangles Studs
10 - Card Bases and Envelopes
1-Instructional Brochure
      Valued at over $46!

Winter Bridal Session {Utah Wedding Photographer}

  I am so excited to share this session with you. I had the opportunity to photograph this gorgeous winter bride on a very cold snowy day. The poor bride about froze to death but we worked super fast and I kept promising her it would be worth it. A special thanks to my dear friend and fellow photographer, Lynette Kankamp. that came up from South Jordan to shoot this bridal session with me. Here are just a few of my favorites from the session.

Back To School Photo Session Davenport Kids {Utah Children Photographer}

I had a great fall photography season! I was incredibly busy and didn't have time to update my blog so now that things have slowed down I thought I would go back and share some favorites from my fall sessions. 

Love this family and love these kids! I have taken their photos for the last 3 years. One I love to see them grow and change from year to year. They are such nice, kind kids! The little man is so stinking cute and mischievous! Love it! Here are a few more of my favorites! 

Ten on the 10th Photography Project ~ January

Last year I did a 52 week photo challenge (theme each week 1 photo a week). It was a great project but sadly I had many weeks of no photos and then a major catch up day. I am happy to say I did finish the project and I don't regret having the photos. This year I decided to try a different project inspired by Sara Arrigoni - a fellow photographer, former classmate and friend. I am doing a 10 on 10 - 10 photos on the 10th of each month.  I am excited about this project for a number of reasons. One, the project is focused on capturing the everyday moment throughout the day. Second, it is only once a month :) I can do this! Ok well I wasn't off to a great start. If it wasn't for Sara's reminder on facebook I would have totally forgotten to take photos on the 10th. I honestly didn't realize it was already the 10th! Fortunetly I checked facebook in the morning and then quickly grabbed my camera to capture a few getting off to school pics.

8:29 am

8:31 am ~ someone didn't finish their dishes from the night before. :(

9:43 am - playing in Dad's office while he works.

9:54 am - my cup of tranquility after all the kids are off to school. 

1:38 pm - early release Fridays. Yeah for having brother home to play with.

4:29 pm - Bridal Session in the cold on a frozen lake. Note to self get married anytime but in the winter.

5:59 pm - Minecraft time!

7:42 pm - Friday night movie night

8:12 pm - Tonight feature Disney Airplanes

8:36 pm - Brock always claims this spot on the couch

9:15 pm - popcorn coma