A New Year!

Eric and I have just returned home from a week and a half away on vacation. I may post up a few pictures on the blog a little later. I am SO thankful that my dear parents were able and willing to care for the kids so that we could get away and enjoy this opportunity! I feel truly refreshed and rested. What a gift!!

After I get reacquainted with my sweet kids and start processing the first few loads of laundry, I will be starting to go through emails and messages. Not having had access to phone or email while gone, this might take me a few days. (!) If you have contacted me during the last week and a half with something and do not hear back from me by the middle of next week, please email or call again if you don't mind. There are also some things I have been working on before the trip, such as album designs and a few orders, that I will be finishing up now that I am back.

In some ways I feel that after having returned from this trip, this is really the start of my New Year. It is my earnest prayer that 2009 is a year of growing closer to my Savior Jesus Christ. As well, I pray for greater love for, and more faithful service to those I am blessed to be around. I am so excited for all the weddings and other important moments I will be photographing this year! On that note, I have decided to decrease my work load in the next few months. My youngest child has two months of part time Kindergarten left, and will start going to school 5 days a week after that. I want to soak in and enjoy these last days at home with her as much as possible!

Regarding weddings, I have filled all my summer openings. If you have a fall or winter wedding this year, I do still have dates available. Regarding high school Seniors, I only had a very limited amount of time slots available for summer '09 and all slots have been filled, so I won't be taking any more Senior Portrait commissions. If you have been in contact with me concerning your senior portraits, let's get your session time scheduled soon! Can't wait! :-)

I thank you for your interest in my photography. I am truly fortunate to work for the wonderful people that I do.

I pray your 2009 will be filled with joy and many blessings....

Vanessa

Cards!

Thought I would (finally) :-) share some card samples with you all! I will add them to this post as I have them ready for viewing! Because this took me so long, I am extending my CARD (cards only, not prints) ordering deadline until Thursday Nov 27 (Thanksgiving Day) at midnight! Please note, these cards are for my clients only, using images I have taken of you!

Card A - 5x7 single sided photo paper, or two sided press printed 5x7, 4x5, or 5x5 card.
I can take your horizontal or vertical image that has some "extra" space near the subjects of the image, and add up to four small individual images. Your greeting will also be placed on the front of the card. If choosing a two sided card, one photo will grace the back of your card, as shown below. Text may be added if you wish. The layout of this card can be totally customized to you!

This design makes your card like no one else's, as your image "is" the card!

Front:

Back:


Card B-5x7 single sided photo paper, or two sided press printed 5x7, or folded press printed 5x7 with inside greeting. Your images are placed in the card layout as shown. Your message is placed on the text strips. Love this one!! I cannot modify the layout of this card as I have purchased this design "as is" from a talented card designer.

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Back:


Card C - another flat card to show you. Can do 5x7 flat two sided card, as shown below, or do photographic paper 5x7.
Front:

Back:


Card D - these pretty holly cards are another option for your flat or photographic paper card in a 5x7 size.
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Back:


These are just a few of the card options I have prepared! I have access to many more card styles - contact me if you have any questions!

Three weeks ago today...

Caleb...

...and Levi

became the proud big brothers

of a pretty little baby girl

whose name is Sienna!

Here's the happy family!

And one more of the little star of the show!

Just a few quick favorites...

...from this session with Jason and Lisa's family!

This was a last minute session, and I was so impressed that Lisa already had the kids' holiday clothes all ready to go!

5 year old Ian, and 3 year old twins Tatum and Noah!


Not sure what it is about this image, but it is my favorite from the whole session!

I am pretty sure...

...that I have NEVER had two kids as excited to get their picture taken as these two! Can't help but smile right now as I am thinking of much fun these two had playing and posing together!

This is Lucas.

Meet Bianca.



Thanks for coming over to play, Bianca and Lucas! Dixie the dog and Calvin and Susie the cats say hi too! :-)

This little princess...

is Ava.

Her brother's name is Wyatt.

Her Mom and Dad are Anita and Brent.

Ava......thinking happy thoughts! :-)

Wyatt.....being adorable!

Happy family......

Hayley and Craig

Super fun engagement session! Wanted to share a few favorites with you...

We shot at Craig's farm on a Saturday morning. The light was gorgeous!


The couple's corgi puppy Dooney. Craig was trying to get Dooney to sit nice by feeding him gumdrops, Dooney's favorite treat! :-)




Thanks so much for the fun engagement session Hayley Mae and Craig! It was a pleasure meeting you and I can't wait for your August 1, 2009 wedding!