{Bryan&Alysha}

Had the honor of being a part of Bryan and Alysha’s wedding day, a small quaint wedding in Mt.Shasta I really cannot get over the breath taking surroundings up there.  I will someday have a home there. Bryan, Dr.B as I call him is my chiropractor and an awesome one at that. He has saved me, and my editing wrist! Which now speaking of, after editing I need to get in there. ;) Thank you both for allowing me to share your day.

this is a shot Alysha wanted that was the exact spot her parents had their wedding pictures

Christmas is near…..

well, maybe not NEAR but it is time to start thinking about Christmas pictures.  I will be posting some info soon on mini family sessions, but there will be limited dates available.  I wanted today to show a few of the Christmas cards that will be available this season, because they are delish this year!  There will be a gallery of cards to choose from after your session, and are all customized for you (there are ten to choose from)! Here are a few of the cards that will be available, some of my faves are from the ever so wonderful Jessica at Vol.25.  They are SO great!! If you are a photographer/scrapbooker you can purchase her cards templates as well.

So, here is a sneak peek!

{inspiration LOVE}

I am going to be doing some posts from time to time highlighting artist’s. Highlighting artist’s that inspire me, things I love and things that I believe in. I want to be able to share all the incredible talents of so many I admire. And hope that you too will be inspired, and find something you will love.

First to kick things off is Amy of Amy McMaster Photography.  She is a local friend and makes and sells her own action sets. Her work and actions are just stunning! AND she even offers a few freebies so you can sample her work out.  My fave sets are squeaky clean (has EVERYTHING I need to make quick fixes), vintage recess, and little wonders is incredible with my newborn shoots.  AND no i am not getting paid to advertise, this is just me being real.

So, here are a few examples of my work with them.

{simple pleasures}

Liz&John

Had the wonderful privilege of capturing Liz and John’s wonderful wedding day. The wedding took place in Weed Ca with a spectacular view of Mt. Shasta directly behind them as they said their vows! They rented a cabin to host the reception, so quaint and perfect along with a huge fire pit and smore fixings it was them to perfection. This is my second wedding for the Rhodes family, and I just adore each one of them.  Liz was a stunning bride, and is an incredible person…I don’t think I have ever seen her without a huge smile on her face. Such a joy to be able to capture such happiness in a couple!

Thank you Liz and John for including me in your special day!

Special thanks to Gwen (the amazing coordinator) for making the day go so smoothly!

Amy Endecott for hair

And my amazing assistant (my hubs, who had a broken foot but managed to hobble and help..he is amazing!)

i love this shot my amazing husband and assistant got!

!!NEWS!!

So, how about for some fun news of new exciting things!?!? As I mentioned before Jessica of Vol.25 has asked me to join her overlay design team, made up of  nine other incredibly talented, creative ladies.  We will be working her overlays into our photos, and coming up with inspirational and creative ways to use them. I am so stoked, my creative juices are already flowing!!! So, from time to time you will see posts of new overlays that are coming out, and deals she is having on them.  So, be prepared to be inspired!! She is incredibly talented, and inspires me continually and as an artist new ways of thinking, and pushing myself feels so wonderful! I just love her!

Here is my bio on her page, and upcoming will be a q&a….so excited!

and HERE is her latest overlay pirate themed set she has a GREAT SALE on them right now, you can purchase them HERE!

and here is a little creation I came up with of our sweet Opal, the pirate of course!