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Utah Fall October 19, 2011

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As I have been out and about scouting out locations for various upcoming shoots, I have been able to see just how beautiful fall in is in Utah!

Documented by my iPhone. Enjoy these images of Fall in Utah!

Composite Photography October 18, 2011

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I recently learned how to make composite imagery in my Photoshop class at AAU. I have been having WAY too much fun with it! You could have a twin, a triplet, you name it! With the help of my camera and Photoshop CS5, I can create almost anything my mind can think of! My only limitation is my knowledge in Photoshop, but I’m getting there! My mind has been going a mile a minute since I learned this technique. (Too see these images bigger and better, check them out on my photo blog.)

My next big plan for composite photography is to create a really great family portrait of MY FAMILY! I never photograph us anymore! It’s crazy to do family self portraits, and little people make it really tricky. Now, I can photograph each of us individually, and MAKE a great family portrait! Can’t wait to get a 30×40 of my new family portrait which has yet to be created!

You Need This Today October 12, 2011

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Several friends of mine have posted this statement on facebook from the Dalai Lama, and I loved it.

Also posted on facebook is this HILARIOUS video of two missionaries! My friend Bethany is singer on the soundtrack that they are lip singing to! I have such famous friends! :)

Enjoy! :)

Goodbye Mid-Day Nap. You Were Good to Me! October 6, 2011

Posted by Emily in : Little Man Dallin, Parenthood, Princess Hannah , 2comments

PMS and head colds are not a great combination. Unfortunately, I had both this week. After a particularly taxing parenting day on Tuesday, Hannah said to me, “Mom, you should take a day off. I think it’s Daddy’s turn to watch us. You should just take a day off and get better.”

Oh boy. Is she really only five? By the way, I told her that was an EXCELLENT idea.

Speaking of Hannah . . . six days ago she decided she didn’t need to take naps anymore. She didn’t tell me, she just stopped falling asleep during her nap time. I knew we were on borrowed time for a year or two now . . . but the sad day has come. She just doesn’t need a mid-day nap to keep her going all day. We’re still in the transition period where one nap is too many and no nap is not enough. I know many of you are pulling out your invisible violins, playing an obnoxious song for me right now in honor of this milestone.

Let it be noted for all posterity . . . Hannah is a champion sleeper. She took a nap everyday of her life until just after her fifth birthday. As this chapter in our lives close, let’s have a moment of silence.

Oh yes, I almost forgot . . . Dallin is still a champion sleeper! My life is not turning to to complete chaos overnight! Let’s have another moment of silence for the moments of silence that kid gives me everyday.

Ah. Yes.

Cheers to silence! And sanity!

Coming To A Costco Near You! October 5, 2011

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See this soup? It is coming to a Costco near you! That is, of course, if you live in the Midwest! This Cheddar Potato Soup Mix is one of the newest soups by Inn On The Creek. I photographed this soup last month, and this is the image you will see on the box when you purchase it!

Here is the final image with all the info for the box:

This is exciting! I sort of wish I was back in Kansas so I could pick this up at my local Costco!

Random, Random, Random October 3, 2011

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I rarely take my camera anywhere anymore. It’s sad, but true. Taking my camera places used to be fun, and exciting, but now that I shoot for a living, it represents work, and when I just want a little relaxation from what I do, I definitely don’t think to bring my camera. I want to take all of my equipment, including the kitchen sink, EVERY TIME I take my camera anywhere, and let’s be honest, that is A LOT of work. Fortunately, I have my trusty iPhone camera handy at all times that can SNAP the shot when all I want is a SNAP SHOT!