Just finished reading harry potter 5! Now off to buy the movie!! I am officially obsessed!! 1 week ago
a couple of weeks ago i took my kids out for a quick shoot of them for christmas cards and presents, as well as jaydes 7 year old pictures. this was seriously the quickest session i have ever done. we were there for 10 minutes at the most and they were fabulous! even savana listened. sorry they are a little late with the christmas hats and all but hey… at least it is still december 
i desperately needed a new picture of myself for my website and blog etc… so on thursday me and my good friend Dustin (Dustin Izatt Photography) went out to some killer locations to do my pictures. I seriously had no idea how big of a deal it is for people to get their pictures taken! i have so much sympathy for my brides now. I was so nervous all day and consumed with making sure i looked good and my hair and makeup were perfect and my clothes looked good and didn’t make me look fat! oh my heck! it was seriously that bad! I am so sorry to everyone for what they go through for me but once i got their and we started shooting i was fine and possibly even fun, but oh so cold! dustin, you need to start taking a coat with you! i had on a coat and i was freezing! i am so happy with how they turned out! i am so very critical of myself and how i look, that i was very nervous. but i do love them and thank you a million times dustin!
i just had to show off one of my favorite pieces of equipment…my shootsac! i don’t go anywhere without it. it is hands down one of the best things i have ever bought! it is so convenient and easy to carry. and not to mention, so dang cute! love it!
Zanny: Oh, these are great! I especially like the one with the camera up to your eye. That was really artistic. Also, your hair looked so thick and shiny in each one.
Erin: These turned out so great! You look fabulous! Dustin did a great job.
Gary and Jenessa: Amanda!!! Ow! Ow! You look gorgeous! I love the purple wall and the one with the orange and white lockers? Way cute! Thanks for the Christmas card! Merry Christmas to you!
Anonymous: Your pictures are GORGEOUS! I wish I had your hair!
Jinksee: What are you talking about?! You're stunning!! :D It radiates in these photos, too. Love them, the color, the locations..everything! :D Tell your friend he did a great job, and you..have some hot coco and relax. :D They're beautiful. :D
Folks Photography: amanda, these are so awesome! I can't even tell you how jealous I am of you...you're gorgeous!!! Great pics!!!!
Alana Lange: I love every single one of them...beautiful!
Brittney: These are GREAT! isnt it fun to actually be in front of the camera for a change? It always helps me to be a better photog when ive been in the shoes of my clients. Hope you guys had a great Christmas!
jangdiafoto: Hi Amanda! Those are some GREAT PORTRAITS of you!!! Real NIce!! : ) Really love the soft lighting! : )
silvernic: Whoa baby! You think he could make me look that good?
Sherry Ward: Holy hot!! I love your hair! These are AMAZING! Very jealous!
Vanessa: Oh my gosh GIRL, you look freakin HOT!!! Nice! These are all so AMAZING! The purple wall is KILLER! Love them!!!! Did you do you hair and make-up yourself? Looks good! BEAUTIFUL!
Jennifer: omgoodness girl you are HOT! I love all of these, because you made every shot perfect! Wow love all the urban coolness and colors!
Jake & Karaline: Wow! You look hot! You should be a model. Your hair looks so pretty. Thanks for the card. I hope you had a merry christmas!
Zanny: Hey, Cute girl! That's a cute idea. You're cute! How many times can I say "cute"?
Tiffany Rushforth Photography: What a great idea Amanda!!
You have such a fun little family!
Brock: I'm glad to know my nieces have such an great mother! This is a cool idea, and I can only Imagine Jayde and Savana's excitement for each day's activity.
Erin: Those are so cute. What a fun idea.
Jinksee: This is such a great idea!! I absolutely need to do this next year! Thanks for the idea! :D Merry Christmas to you!
ketty and matt got married in august. yep you heard that right AUGUST! where have i been you ask? not blogging that is for sure. i honestly have been catching up on my life a little more and doing computer stuff a little less. but i feel terrible for all of the people i have not blogged about. i really do have the best clients. and i promise i will get to each and every one of you! ketty and matt are mine and my husbands bestest friends! we hang out almost every weekend and they are the best! never a dull moment with these two! matt has been best friends with chris since jr. high (i think). i worked at shopko with matt about 6 years ago and he set me and chris up on a blind date. 9 months later we were married and the rest is history. ketty is from peru. she met matt and they fell in love they had been dating for about 3 years when he proposed. ketty moved here in june and they got married in august! i am so happy, because i have become such great friends with ketty and my kids just love her! and i have someone to obsess over twilight with! i love you guys!
soon to come…ketty’s bridals and some christmas stuff! YAY!
Folks Photography: gorgeous photos amanda!! you never cease to amaze me with your talent! These were well worth waiting for :)
Brock: Way to go, Amanda! A new post. I like 4th up from the bottom and the last one. I think these pictures really captured Ketty and Matt's personalities.
Erin Langford: These are gorgeous. What a beautiful church.
Jinksee: Terrific!! Looks like a really great wedding. :D
Alana Lange: Love the B&W hugging pic...so beautiful. Nice work!!
i am now offering maternity portraits to any expectant mothers. you may remember heather and jay’s wedding back in may. first of all they are fabulous people to work with and i have been lucky enough to have them back again. they are expecting their first baby any day now! YAY! this was my first time doing maternity pictures, so thank you heather for trusting me. i am so incredibly happy with the way they turned out and their session was so much fun, that i have decided to add maternity to my list of services. my prices are $50 for a one hour sitting fee at one location. if you want a disc of all of the pictures it is $150 or if you would prefer prints you can purchase them on my proofing site following the session. so if any of my past brides, blog stalkers, friends, family, whoever you are, if you are pregnant or planning to be in the next little while, please call me!!! i had such a blast that i am craving more if you book your maternity session before the end of december, i will be give you a discount, but you have to email me to find out what it is i promise it will be way worth it!
Jackie Jean: very sweet shots, love some of the different perspectives
Folks Photography: well now I wish I were pregnant! haha I want you to take pics of me AND I want a huge discount. Ohhhhh well :) The pics are awesome Amanda! So so cute!! Great job!!!
Erin Langford: These are soo cute. I love the look of all of these. Great job. Makes me almost want to be pregnant someday, almost.
Jennifer: what a beautiful mommy to be such a glow!
Melissa & Jonathan: Oh, I love them. I will certainly need some of those with the next baby....Kinda hope it is later than sooner:)
Vanessa: These are so beautiful! I love #10, and you are right...this is a great location! Very nice!!!
ohana photographers-david and kimi: gorgeous couple. gorgeous images!!
Melissa Brown: Your kids are so cute! They look just like you!
Gary and Jenessa: Your girls are so beautiful!!! Those pictures turned out so cute!
Heather: Your girls are so cute! Your oldest looks so much like you. I have a pic of my own girls that looks alot like your third one and I love it. I think my fave is the far away shot of your oldest...her position makes it look like she is having a conversation with herself in the middle of nowhere.
Are you going to WPPI again?
Brock: I'm liking this new location!
Jennifer: awww what dolls, love their beautiful eyes too cute!
Erin: These are so cute. I love you new orchard.
Kara May: Oh adorable!! Love those locations!! Beautiful children!
Zanny: Hey, I love these pictures! I can't believe how beautiful these two girls are! Such gorgeous eyes. It's obvious how much you love them and it's so fun to see.
Brittney Hale Photography: so adorable! do you mind me asking where you took these? love this look. I give ya credit just for being in the right season. my christmas pictures usually make it by easter :)
Steph: Beautiful, gorgeous, fantastic!! Love your girls!!!!!!
Tyler and Julia: Wow; you have such beautiful girls Amanda, not to mention an incredible talent! :)
Jake & Karaline: Your girls are so stinking cute!
Vanessa: Love them! You are my kinda girl...with the after Christmas stuff haha! The first one is so sweet!
Jinksee: Oh my!! These are fantastic. What cuties! I can't wait to hear about your new plans for 2009! :D
Ryel j Photography: What an adorable session! I love how you captured her joy and wonder!
Alana Lange: What? Taking pictures of your OWN kids?? I didn't know photographers did that! lol, They are ALL so adorable! Love the fact that it only lasted 10 minutes, so cute!