February Photography Series, Wedding vs. Now

Today's photography prompt from Joy in Love was "Then and Now"

Next month Kevin and I will celebrate our 12th Anniversary. Can it really have been that long since our wedding?

I was SO sick in this picture.  Our photographer was fantastic I would cough cough cough and then quickly smile and he would snap.  In all our photos he only caught me coughing once, with film.  He was a brave, brave soul.

This is this evening after putting 4 kids to bed.  My how life has changed.  Wouldn't trade it for the world. 

And just for kicks, here is the one of the two of us from this spring, back at the same place.  Tara does a much better job than my self timer.  :)  

Anthony and Sami ~ Elko Studio Photograher

 

Oh the weather outside is frightful....

I adore using nature's beauty as a backdrop, but with it getting dark in Elko by 4:30 in the afternoon that gets tricky.  Anthony and Sami needed a picture for their Christmas cards, the weather was bad and work schedules made it impossible to get out before the sun went down.  Solution?  Studio session of course.  :)  The great thing about studio sessions is that it really lets me focus in on people, their connections and emotions even more.

 

Fairfields ~ Elko Portrait Photographer

This is such a fun family! I really enjoyed coming to their house for pictures.  One evening in I brought along my gear and set up right in their house.  I love having this option.  Especially in this town where so many work odd schedules it is great not to be tied to the clock for pictures.  It had already been dark for a couple of hours when I took these.  Cold, blustery and snowy and the only one who had to leave the house was me!










Full Gallery here

Izatt Vow Renewal ~ Elko NV Photography

I am so honored to have had the privilege to photograph Lee and Aleesha as they reaffirmed their vows to one another.  They held their event at the Stockman's Hotel in Elko, NV.  I was a bit skeptical at first.  (Lee is my brother, I'm allowed to question him)  it turned out WONDERFUL!   Stockman's hadled the event wonderfully, and Chip from Stonerock DJ kept the party GOING!

 

 

 
 

For their original wedding Lee had forgotten and worn white socks.  They have the cutest picture of them on the Courthouse steps and his white socks are peeking out.!  Aleesha made sure that this time Lee had black socks. 
Oh and casino's don't like you to take pictures on the casino floor.  Glad I nailed that one on the first try!


 

 

Thanks for letting me be a part of your special day!!

Full highlights here

Chelsea and Michael ~ Elko, NV engagement photography

Chelsea won a mini session with me back in August for helping me to win a slot in the JAG workshop. Here is a quick sneak peak from her session.

Dickenson Family ~ Family photography in Elko, NV

I LOVE this family. Not just in an oh-my-gosh I love to take their pictures, but in a from the depths of my heart love them. Tammie and I have been friends since we were in Girl Scouts together when I moved to this little town at 10, all through the turbulent Jr. High years and traveled together to Reno on a school bus more times than I care to remember. James' parents are good friends with my parents and I was overjoyed when they wed last fall. James is in the Marines and is headed to Afghanistan at the very moment I am typing this. He was recently home on pre-deployment leave and I twisted their arms and insisted on a photo session.

Could their little girl be any sweeter?

Love you guys! We pray for your safe return James. Tammie, I am just up the street if you ever need anything.

Amanda and Steve~ Winter Edition in Lamoille Canyon

Despite the weather this afternoon was AMAZING.
Snow or not these two rocked it

Amanda and Steve ~ Engagement photos, Elko, NV

Head Family

In October the Heads were sealed in the Boise, Idaho temple for time and all eternity. They are such an awesome family and I was so very happy to be a part of their day. It was an incredibly sunny and warm day, especially for late October.

Banisters Part 2

This is my favorite from the session, aren't they a wonderful couple?