I'm Back . . . | Logan, Utah Newborn Photographer

I'm back from my adventures in Vegas at WPPI {Wedding & Portrait Photographers International}. I'm embarrassed to admit that I went to a photography convention and didn't take very many pictures :-/ I am now on the quest for a point & shoot camera that I can easily slip in my purse and use more often. Despite having a great camera I feel that having a point & shoot is a must for documenting everyday life when I can't haul around my camera in my purse.

I did manage to run and grab my camera when we went The Venetian one evening and was taking a picture of Chelsea & Kristin photographing me while I was photographing them. On the right Chelsea was being our model and Cindy was trying different lighting techniques in our few minutes before sunset.

Las Vegas 2011 | Logan, Utah Newborn, Child & Family Photographer

I'm on the road today headed to WPPI {a convention for Wedding & Portrait Photographers} in Las Vegas for the next week! I'm really excited to be headed there with Kristin, Cindy & Chelsea. I'm excited to be completely surrounded by people who get me. They are all photography 'nerds' like I am. Already on the drive that has been the topic that has dominated our conversation. It. Has. Been. Great! I'm excited to look at new equipment, LEARN, get new ideas and be inspired. I can't wait to tell you about what I learn!

Winter Blues | Logan, Utah Newborn, Child & Family Photographer

I know that I complain about the cold Cache Valley winters . . . they are cold after-all. I woke up early yesterday just after we had nearly a foot of fresh snow to watch the sunrise. I had to eat my words yet again because I really like the way these winter blues turned out. I had a lot of fun traipsing in the snow. Next time I just need to buy a pair of my dream snow boots!

My Favorite | Logan, Utah Newborn, Child & Family Photographer

I've been a little busy lately. I don't have a lot to show for my time being away from my camera or blog other than this one photo. While other people were enjoying Valentine's day I was working as a florist helping convey love through flowers. (at least that's what one really cute old guy told me when he came to pick up his arrangement) I really enjoyed spending time with great ladies, surrounded with beautiful flowers. I was really excited when I received this beautiful orchid plant. Most of all I really enjoyed spending valentine's day celebrating my husband's birthday!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's day!

Chocaholic | Logan, Utah Newborn, Child & Family Photographer

I am a nerd when it comes to cooking & baking! Here are my cooking/baking confessions:

-I rarely measure anything

-when a recipe calls for 1 tsp vanilla, I use almost 2 and I only use Mexican vanilla

-kosher salt is my favorite (thanks, Ryan!)

-I also rarely use &/or follow a recipe

-I love to experiment when I cook . . . which doesn't always turn out the best

-I used to teach cooking classes

-you can never have too many kitchen gadgets

-the harder the ingredient or spice is to say the more I want to try it

-I love experimenting with spices. My current favorite is cardamom. I would love to try some great saffron

-I would love to take a food photography workshop from Lou Manna, Lara Ferroni, Quinn Curtis

-my google reader is full of photography blogs, craft blogs & food blogs. My favorites are bakerella, joy the baker, smitten kitchen & the pioneer woman.

(I love to see their photography too)

-garnishing a dish is yet another one of my favorites

I was extremely flattered when my little sister asked me to make her birthday cake: the triple chocolate cheesecake you see above. My husband said it had too much chocolate...I say nonsense!!!

This Weekend | Logan, Utah Newborn, Child & Family Photographer

Here's a quick run down of some of the things I've done/need to do this weekend:

-Laundry...Need I say more? (except I was really proud of the fact that it is ALL folded & put away!)

-Spent time reading a little bit in three different books: The Martha Rules, The Sound of Paper & Purple Cow

-Made a Chocolate New York Cheesecake for my brother & sister's birthday/superbowl bash tomorrow

-Studied for my Sunday School lesson I am teaching tomorrow

-Made housing arrangements for my gal pals & I at WPPI, a photography conference

-Ordered a few new props for an upcoming newborn session

-Processed a photo card which had this cute little cowboy on it:

Weekends are the best!

Congratulations! | Logan, Utah Wedding Photographer

I wanted to give a big congratulations to my cousin who got engaged over the weekend! I love this picture of two of my beautiful cousins (Sarah on the left & Mandy on the right) while we were at a family reunion in California last summer.

Congratulations Mandy, love you loads!