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Anna’s Bridals

June 27, 2008

Ok, so I shot this bridals like forever ago and am just a wee bit behind on blogging. I am going to try to get caught up on all of my blogging by next week, so here is the beginning…. I shot Anna’s bridals at the Castlebrook Reception Center in Layton, where her reception was held (Yes, I have already shot her wedding as well). I had never been there before and it was so beautiful. I loved all of the natural light and windows they have throughout the Reception Center. It was amazing! Anna is my sister in law Melissa’s friend. Anna is so much fun to be around. She is so funny and crazy! (as you can see in some of the pictures) I am so happy to have been a part of her big day! Thanks Anna, you Rock!!

Photographs By Tiffany: Amanda~ These are gorgeous!!

Kellee Smith: Amanda, these are great. Good work.

Erin Langford: These are so pretty. I love the one taken from up above.

Jennifer: these are really beautiful and creative you did a lovely job!

Tiffany Izatt: I am totally diggin the ones of her by the window, great stuff!

the last one...umm...whats the story??

Amanda: Thanks for all of the comments everyone! Tiffany, no story, she is just fun and crazy!

Locks of Love

June 24, 2008

Over a year ago I started talking to Jayde about donating her hair to Locks of Love. If you don’t know what Locks of Love is, it is an organization that collects donated hair and makes wigs for children who have lost their hair due to illness or other causes and who cannot afford to purchase a wig. The children get a new wig free of charge whenever they grow out of the old one until they are 18 years old. Jayde has always had long hair and we thought it would be really neat for her to do something like that. She has been growing her hair out for over a year. In order to donate hair it has to be at least 10 inches long. Well today we cut off 11 inches of hair. Jayde was really nervous before we went into the salon and I thought I would have a hard time, but in a way I am glad to see it go No more screaming when I comb her hair and spending countless hours curling her hair just to have it go straight within 2 hours. YAY! So here are some before, during and after pictures. After we cut her hair she said “This is the new me.” and “You are not going to see me stop smiling all day!” I am so proud of Jayde for being so sweet and giving. She is such a wonderful girl and I am so proud of her in every way. I am a better person for having her as my daughter. If any of you know Jayde, you know that she has the biggest heart and is such an angel. I am so grateful to have her. I love you baby girl.

BEFORE:

There’s no going back now!!!

AFTER:

Photographs By Tiffany: Amanda!
What a doll! She is a bigger person than I ~ I have thought about that a few times but have never waned to give up my long locks :) She is such a sweet and giving person!
Great job raising such great kids!
And her new hair cut looks fabulous!!

Melissa & Jonathan: I think it turned out so stinkin cute! I'm so glad you already posted these. The cell phone pic didn't show me the entire "new Jayde"

Alisha E.: Oh she is soo cute!!! That new hair cut looks GREAT on her!!!!

Sherry Ward: she is gorgeous! The new do looks adorable on her. Good for her for donating her hair!

Erin Langford: These are so cute. Love the haircut.

david & kimi baxter: YAY JAYDE!!! we donated a few years back. it's such an awesome cause and what an awesome blessed thing to do for the children!!! her new do is way killer!!

Brooke: your little girl is a doll! what a sweetheart! my stinker cut her hair .....for kicks! her (my girls) short little do just isnt the same for me! oh well it grows right ): love the short hair on yours though!!!!!

Heather: ah, she looks so cute! But it makes her look a year or 2 older! :( I don't want my little 5 year old to cut off hers beacuse she is growing up so fast already! But we have the same tangles and crying issues, so it might happen!

Out of Town

June 18, 2008

I am going to be out of town from June 15th- June 22nd. If you need to reach me you can email me at amanda@amandaabelphoto.com or call me (801) 710-9646. Thanks!!!

Alisha E.: Seems like all kinds of people were/are out of town...haha!!!!! Hope you have safe travels. Can't wait to see what you post next.

Brittany’s Bridals

June 13, 2008

I shot Brittany’s bridals a while ago but couldn’t post them because she was afraid that Rocky would see. But since I shot thier wedding last week I am now free to post away. We started out at the Ogden Temple because Brittany wanted something with flowers and then we headed over to 25th street to finish up. I love how they turned out and I loved working with Brittany. She is so sweet and gorgeous and so much fun! I got the cutest pictures with her daughter Brylee (I hope I spelled that right). She was so cute and excited to wear “her wedding dress.” But like any kid she quickly got tired of posing and smiling for me. That is alright though, we got some cute ones. Enjoy….

Jinksee: These are wonderful! You always have such great shots on your blog. I absolutely love coming and checking it out. :D

Jennifer: what a beautiful bride, love the locations!

david & kimi baxter: 5th shot from the bottom!!! holy smokes!!! gorgeous!!

Kellee Smith: What a fun shoot and so much variety. Great job...

Brock: Sweet #11! I had a blast shooting with you I'm glad that Chris married such an amazing girl, to keep him in line, of course! Thanks Amanda!

Lisa and Nathan’s Wedding

June 13, 2008

I shot Lisa and Nathan’s wedding at the Ogden Temple in May. It was my first time shooting there. It was a bright, sunny and probably the hottest day that we have had all year! They are such a cute fun couple! They are so in love and so kissy it made my job easy. Thanks for letting me be a part of your special day guys!!!

david & kimi baxter: all of my wifes family lives in utah, and we've only gotten to visit a few times. sadly we have never seen any of the temples. we may have driven by the one in slc. these images are gorgeous!! have an awesome weekend amanda!

Sherry Ward: These are AWESOME!! You make this temple look fantasitc! I wonder how many weddings a year this temple gets...

Erin Langford: Isn't the Ogden temple fun? Great looking pics.

Kellee Smith: Beautiful temple shots!

Love it!!

June 10, 2008

I shot Amanda and Prestons engagements a couple of weeks ago. (I am once again behind on blogging:) Amanda and Preston were so much fun! And not to mention gorgeous!!! They were so candid and cute and in love. They were awesome in front of the camera and so natural. I love it when couples can just totally be themselves because the pictures turn out awesome. I have a ton of pictures to post because I am so happy with how they turned out! Thanks for the great time guys and I can’t wait for your bridals!!!

We came across this old truck and loved it!!!

Love this one!!! In the top window if you look close enough there is a little cat! Cute!

Jennifer: what a beautiful couple and great locations! I think these are so great!

Brooke: these are great! is this in ogden? Im doing a family on saturday down there and havent ever shot there!

Amanda Sharp: amanda, these are great. you really show a lot of variety in your shots!

david & kimi baxter: the b&w shot with the truck is kick @$$!!!

Jinksee: Amanda, these are gantastic! I love the first and last ones. :D The blue color in these is amazing. :D

Amanda: Thanks for all of your comments everyone! You are all so sweet! Brooke, yeah these are in Ogden at the Union Station and 25th street. I love it! Is that where you are going?

Photographs By Tiffany: Amanda~I love this shoot!! Every shot is so creative!!

Kellee Smith: Amanda, I absolutely a adore the picture of their shoes...

My Brother…

June 4, 2008

This is my little brother Trent and his girlfriend Jackie. They wanted me to take pictures of them for their 4 year anniversary. They have been together almost as long as me and my husband but they are entirely to young to get married

Although I am sure they will sometime soon! They are so cute together, but I am sure I made them feel a little funny by asking them to kiss so much! Jk. They were great! You guys are so cute and I love you little brother and Jackie too!!

Tiffany Izatt: These are awesome. They look great!

Photographs By Tiffany: What a great shoot Amanda! Fun to do family! I think I am going to take my little brothers (21 and 19) out sometime soon too!
Great shots!

Erin Langford: These are great. Very fun and hip.

david & kimi baxter: killer pics!!!

Jinksee: I absolutely love these!! :D

Jennifer: these are really great, love #6!

Christopher: These are great. I love #5. Brings everything together.

Christopher: #5 really brings it all together. The color and focus brings the shot together. Lots of fun stuff.

Kellee Smith: These are great - such a cute couple! Great job Amanda...