Sweet Melanie ~ Newborn Photography, Elko, NV

I just don't think it gets any sweeter than this little girl.  Typically I like to photograph Newborns within the first 10 days of life.  This is when they are still all curled up, very sleepy and very pose-able.  That wasn't possible with Melanie, but I think I might like this better. :)  At 3 1/2 weeks she was really starting to show some personality!  She stayed awake for much of the session, but we did get her to sleep a bit at the end. 

I love being able to capture all the little bits that make babies so amazing. 

I don't think there could be two more loving parents than these two. 

 

Fall will be here before we know it! ~ Elko Portrait Photographer

Summer has been a whirlwind!! I can not believe that August is almost here!  I have traveled from Elko, to New York City and back again.  I thought things would slow down when I got home but they haven't.  It is wonderful.  :)  It does make me nostalgic for the lazy days of summer of my childhood.  Wait, they weren't lazy, we were up for 7am swim practice every day, then home for chores and who knows what else.  Thanks mom for putting up with all that!  :)   

Photo wise I am barely keeping up with my editing, and loving every minute of it.  Seniors, have you had your portraits done yet?  If not I have a fantastic deal for you in August.  $125 for your session with a $50 credit towards the prints of your choice.  And as a bonus for booking before the end of August (shoot Aug-Sept) get a pack of 50 "411" cards.  

A Senior session includes:

~Approximately 1 hour shooting time at up to 2 locations.  

~Unlimited wardrobe change (you can change all you want, but change fast!)

~Minimum 15 images, typical is 20+, dependent on locations, wardrobe changes, props you bring.

~Minor retouching on all final images (no need to stress out over that pimple)

~Online gallery available for 6 months

~Use of web sized images for sharing via email/Facebook

And as an additional note... Families, are you starting to think about that holiday card photo yet?  Fall schedules fill up fast, so be sure to lock in the date that works best for you.    

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

Families x2 ~Elko, NV Portrait Photographer~

I have had so much fun photographing families lately! I wanted to share these 2 with you real quick.

The Stones called me last minute and we were able to jump out and take advantage of the beautiful weather on Veteran's Day.


It was COLD the morning that I went out with the G family. Everybody had to hold thier breath to keep from having billowy clouds next to them. They were all troopers though.

Whirlwind Nampa Trip ~ Sneak Peaks

I was pleasantly surprised several weeks ago to find an email in my inbox from the Dalbey family asking if I was planning on coming to Idaho anytime soon as they would like to have me update their family portrait. Nothing is more thrilling (or intimidating) as being asked to return. I did have plans for a trip to see family in the area so we scheduled the day along with a few other families and I shot the day away. :) It was a fabulous trip to be able to work with so many wonderful families.

This year they have a forgien exchange student living with them. Niina is from Finland. She is super sweet, I wish I had had more time to get to know her. She is a senior this year so we got a few shots for her to share with friends here and at home.

Gorgeous!

McCrostie Family
When I lived in Idaho I would come scrapbook at their house. Again intimidating.. she has seen A LOT of portraits, and she picked me.

Izatt Family
These guys have to love me... they are family.

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.

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?

Banister Family

Tonight I had a wonderful session with a great family.
Such handsome boys and darling Tayla.

A couple of the boys were shy, but I was able to capture them just being boys.

Dalbey Family Part 2

Thanks again for being such a wonderful family to work with!