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Kristen & David in Casa Grande, AZ- Arizona|California|and where ever else my camera takes me!
11 May 2011
As I am close to finishing the editing of the photos for Kristin & David's wedding, I am struck by a few more photos that have caught my eye. I already made one blog post here, but I do have a few more to share from their wedding day. These particular moments in time remind me of that day so vividly. Candid. Vivid. Joyful.
Kristin's girls were in charge of decorating the car. Which was a total riot because they didn't know what to say. But I think "Just Married" sums it up so well.
Kristin's simple decorations added to her beautiful day. Blue and Pink. Boy and Girl. Perfect.
Grandparents! Both were so sweet! Up until the moment they walked into the ceremony, they were back stage, putting together bouquets, helping to set up...the wedding was a genuine family affair.
These two guests watched me running back and forth, inside and outside. I had to capture their image too because they were giving me such a hard time.
This is the book that the Pastor gave his wedding ceremony sermon from. I believe the sermon was delivered by another family member.
David and his Mother. Is there anything better than that? I love this photos.
Yum! Food is always a good thing. This food was provided by Big House Cafe in Casa Grande, AZ.
So I had an idea to take Kristin & David out onto Cottonwood, one of the major thoroughfares in and out of Casa Grande. The sun was completely down. It was dark! But we had some fun and was able to capture the last bits of sunset in this frame.
A few more wedding portraits. Love these pictures of Kristin! From the bit I got to spend with her, THIS is her personality...sassy, fun, devil may care!
A couple from Father and daughter dance.
Let the party begin! Yes, we had Ken and Barbie dance, back spins, and the moon walk! You know its a party when someone busts out the moon walk!
Do not be alarmed folks. These Ken dancers are brothers.For laughs, I suggest you DO try this at home.
If you want to see a video of this dance, stop here. Such a fun time!
Kristin's girls were in charge of decorating the car. Which was a total riot because they didn't know what to say. But I think "Just Married" sums it up so well.
Kristin's simple decorations added to her beautiful day. Blue and Pink. Boy and Girl. Perfect.
Grandparents! Both were so sweet! Up until the moment they walked into the ceremony, they were back stage, putting together bouquets, helping to set up...the wedding was a genuine family affair.
These two guests watched me running back and forth, inside and outside. I had to capture their image too because they were giving me such a hard time.
This is the book that the Pastor gave his wedding ceremony sermon from. I believe the sermon was delivered by another family member.
David and his Mother. Is there anything better than that? I love this photos.
Yum! Food is always a good thing. This food was provided by Big House Cafe in Casa Grande, AZ.
So I had an idea to take Kristin & David out onto Cottonwood, one of the major thoroughfares in and out of Casa Grande. The sun was completely down. It was dark! But we had some fun and was able to capture the last bits of sunset in this frame.
A few more wedding portraits. Love these pictures of Kristin! From the bit I got to spend with her, THIS is her personality...sassy, fun, devil may care!
A couple from Father and daughter dance.
Let the party begin! Yes, we had Ken and Barbie dance, back spins, and the moon walk! You know its a party when someone busts out the moon walk!
Do not be alarmed folks. These Ken dancers are brothers.For laughs, I suggest you DO try this at home.
If you want to see a video of this dance, stop here. Such a fun time!
eyelets: changes
10 May 2011
Sometimes you need a moment to sit back and take stock.
Take a really good look of who you are.
I have been so busy running after the Joneses, looking at the neighbors grass, wondering if I should, could, or would....watching my FB friend number go up and down...all the while becoming more and more anxious as the days have passed.
I'm being truthful here. Here I go...
If you have seen me lately, you have noticed that Dawniele did not look happy. The truth is, I have not been. I have been wracked with worry and anxiety. The Bible had it perfectly right (funny how it usually does), "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, make it known to God." (Phillipians 4:6) It says be anxious for nothing. NO THING. Could God really mean my photography business too? If Im not anxious [about it] who will be? Yes, faulty, illogical, irrational thinking. Definitely not trusting. Definitely not thankful. Definitely not faithful. But I don't want to stop there. It goes on...whatever is true, noble, just, pure, lovely, of good report...meditate on these. I have not been meditating on these...
After all, why did I want to photograph people anyway? Because I love it. I love their faces, I love their smiles; their eyes. It brings me joy to be in the moment, photographing, and enjoying people who trust that I can capture their vision in pixels. I started photography because it has been something I have wanted to do for at least 20 years, and especially since my first daughter was born. Since I got my first SLR (not digital). But, my confidantes can attest to this: I have wanted to quit. Shut down the FB page, shut down the blog, turn off the camera. Even as early as last week, I was quitting. I LOVE taking pictures but wasn't happy with who I was becoming as a result of it.
Then friday.
Looking at my calendar, I saw that I had nothing booked and started to worry. But then a voice inside of me (it was my voice...I wasn't talking to myself, but you know how that goes)...a voice inside of me said, "Give one away." So I did. It felt awesome! Two days later? Gave two more away, and it felt really good.
Am I anxiety and worry free? Even as I set here writing this...fears creep in. But like the "Good Book" has shown, time and time again, God is faithful to those who are faithful to Him.
So here's what I have decided to do. Not only am I having a attitude adjustment, Im doing a business make over as well. Stay tuned. Im excited. I hope you will are too. You may not see me on FB a lot. You may turn on your computer to find that the FB page has gone and a new one is in its place. I read a blog post by Damaris Mia Photography back in March. She seemed to have a similiar epiphany a few months ago as I am having today. But is it really important to have 600 people who could care a little bit or 60 who care a lot, who know me? Know my heart? And know how much I love doing what I do. After all, what does it serve? What is my purpose here on earth? Serve God or serve man?
Be anxious for NO THING...love that!
P.s. I was going to put a picture of myself here doing something cooky, but I don't have any of myself! Crazy...that must be changed immediately ;)
peace.
Take a really good look of who you are.
I have been so busy running after the Joneses, looking at the neighbors grass, wondering if I should, could, or would....watching my FB friend number go up and down...all the while becoming more and more anxious as the days have passed.
I'm being truthful here. Here I go...
If you have seen me lately, you have noticed that Dawniele did not look happy. The truth is, I have not been. I have been wracked with worry and anxiety. The Bible had it perfectly right (funny how it usually does), "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, make it known to God." (Phillipians 4:6) It says be anxious for nothing. NO THING. Could God really mean my photography business too? If Im not anxious [about it] who will be? Yes, faulty, illogical, irrational thinking. Definitely not trusting. Definitely not thankful. Definitely not faithful. But I don't want to stop there. It goes on...whatever is true, noble, just, pure, lovely, of good report...meditate on these. I have not been meditating on these...
After all, why did I want to photograph people anyway? Because I love it. I love their faces, I love their smiles; their eyes. It brings me joy to be in the moment, photographing, and enjoying people who trust that I can capture their vision in pixels. I started photography because it has been something I have wanted to do for at least 20 years, and especially since my first daughter was born. Since I got my first SLR (not digital). But, my confidantes can attest to this: I have wanted to quit. Shut down the FB page, shut down the blog, turn off the camera. Even as early as last week, I was quitting. I LOVE taking pictures but wasn't happy with who I was becoming as a result of it.
Then friday.
Looking at my calendar, I saw that I had nothing booked and started to worry. But then a voice inside of me (it was my voice...I wasn't talking to myself, but you know how that goes)...a voice inside of me said, "Give one away." So I did. It felt awesome! Two days later? Gave two more away, and it felt really good.
Am I anxiety and worry free? Even as I set here writing this...fears creep in. But like the "Good Book" has shown, time and time again, God is faithful to those who are faithful to Him.
So here's what I have decided to do. Not only am I having a attitude adjustment, Im doing a business make over as well. Stay tuned. Im excited. I hope you will are too. You may not see me on FB a lot. You may turn on your computer to find that the FB page has gone and a new one is in its place. I read a blog post by Damaris Mia Photography back in March. She seemed to have a similiar epiphany a few months ago as I am having today. But is it really important to have 600 people who could care a little bit or 60 who care a lot, who know me? Know my heart? And know how much I love doing what I do. After all, what does it serve? What is my purpose here on earth? Serve God or serve man?
Be anxious for NO THING...love that!
P.s. I was going to put a picture of myself here doing something cooky, but I don't have any of myself! Crazy...that must be changed immediately ;)
peace.
eyelet: freak out!
03 May 2011
Here, I am sitting here, editing....its silent. Its wonderful. And what do I see in my photo? Take a look!
I may have been a little further than 50 feet...I don't know...I just think its awesome! I am still smiling! Love this lens!
p.s. Before you start to wonder, I did take it out of the final photo :)
I may have been a little further than 50 feet...I don't know...I just think its awesome! I am still smiling! Love this lens!
p.s. Before you start to wonder, I did take it out of the final photo :)
eyelets: a Interview....with myself! (yep, I interviewed myself!) LOL
How did you get started in photography? I was known as the family photo historian growing up. Not only did I photograph every event, I also scrapbooked them, like with albums and paper and scissors! While I don't scrapbook anymore, I still photograph! 12 years ago, we had our photos taken by a mom tog and I was hooked. I bought myself a SLR (film of course) and started photographing. Not for business. Just for fun. My kids. My friends kid. The kids of my friends friends. When we moved, I saw an opportunity to possibly start a small home business. My husband agreed and eyefull photography was started. It has been abotu two years and I am still growing, learning, and enjoying what I do.
Do you have beautiful photos you’ve taken displayed all across your home? No....I take a bunch of my family and then I get distracted and I forget to hang them. Plus, this house has almost non existent wall space and so where do I put them? The bathroom? The pantry? I probably could, couldn't I?
Where do you find inspiration to keep your photography creative and unique? My inspiration comes with those that I photograph. I love the people I work with. I have said before that I "fall in love" with them, particularly when I am editing. I am looking at their images so long, that I start to see the beauty where I previously wouldn't have even looked. I tell my clients, "You know...your husband is quite handsome..." and they just smile, because they know that I have been editing their photos and staring at their faces for so long. Its all in good fun.
Whose work inspires you? There are so many that I admire! Its hard to pick just one. Some of the indy's I like...Damaris Mia,from California is amazing! Studio Boudoir -If I had any guts at all, I would fly out to Denver and have Studio Boudoir photograph me...but alas, I have NONE! But I am tempted. I know they would rock it~. Chelsy Cardin, and I love love Arden Prucha out of Texas (I wish she would hold some classes or something! I would be there in a hot second!). One of my friends from my high school summer camp days has a business in Kansas, Ali Mocabee and another from my college days Robert Bell out of Riverside, CA have been so instrumental in helping me across the miles. Giving tips and support. Style Image Studios has also been very encouraging to me when I got started. I love when photographers can help photographers! Truly my FB wall is full of remarkable photographers.
Do you have your camera with you wherever you go? No, but I need to carry just my point and shoot I think. I have my camera phone but it takes me like 10 minutes to figure it out and the moment has passed. Funny how I can use my Canon easily and I can't figure out where the button is on my camera phone to take the picture.
A favorite quote to share? Sometimes I think Americans must have invented the exclamation mark-its in their state of mind." Monika Kochhar....Isn't that just wonderful?
How about a “most stressful” photography moment? My most stress photography moment occurs in the car heading to the venue. I start to freak a bit, praying that I remember everything I need to remember and I can keep my part of the wedding moving, and capture the best images I possibly can....and hopefully the couple will fill comfortable with me...and and and....but the minute I step out of the car, I know I was born to do this and I feel completely at ease. When I am shooting, I am calm, cool and collected
...I want my clients to be the center of my attention.
Do you have any major likes? I majorly like purses. I think its a fetish. I also majorly like chocolate, coke and bacon...not necessarily in that order and possibly not exclusively :)
Is there anything else you want to say? Well, no, not at the moment. But if you have any questions...just ask!
Thanks for reading this. I hope you have learned a little bit more about me.
Do you have beautiful photos you’ve taken displayed all across your home? No....I take a bunch of my family and then I get distracted and I forget to hang them. Plus, this house has almost non existent wall space and so where do I put them? The bathroom? The pantry? I probably could, couldn't I?
Where do you find inspiration to keep your photography creative and unique? My inspiration comes with those that I photograph. I love the people I work with. I have said before that I "fall in love" with them, particularly when I am editing. I am looking at their images so long, that I start to see the beauty where I previously wouldn't have even looked. I tell my clients, "You know...your husband is quite handsome..." and they just smile, because they know that I have been editing their photos and staring at their faces for so long. Its all in good fun.
Whose work inspires you? There are so many that I admire! Its hard to pick just one. Some of the indy's I like...Damaris Mia,from California is amazing! Studio Boudoir -If I had any guts at all, I would fly out to Denver and have Studio Boudoir photograph me...but alas, I have NONE! But I am tempted. I know they would rock it~. Chelsy Cardin, and I love love Arden Prucha out of Texas (I wish she would hold some classes or something! I would be there in a hot second!). One of my friends from my high school summer camp days has a business in Kansas, Ali Mocabee and another from my college days Robert Bell out of Riverside, CA have been so instrumental in helping me across the miles. Giving tips and support. Style Image Studios has also been very encouraging to me when I got started. I love when photographers can help photographers! Truly my FB wall is full of remarkable photographers.
Do you have your camera with you wherever you go? No, but I need to carry just my point and shoot I think. I have my camera phone but it takes me like 10 minutes to figure it out and the moment has passed. Funny how I can use my Canon easily and I can't figure out where the button is on my camera phone to take the picture.
A favorite quote to share? Sometimes I think Americans must have invented the exclamation mark-its in their state of mind." Monika Kochhar....Isn't that just wonderful?
How about a “most stressful” photography moment? My most stress photography moment occurs in the car heading to the venue. I start to freak a bit, praying that I remember everything I need to remember and I can keep my part of the wedding moving, and capture the best images I possibly can....and hopefully the couple will fill comfortable with me...and and and....but the minute I step out of the car, I know I was born to do this and I feel completely at ease. When I am shooting, I am calm, cool and collected
...I want my clients to be the center of my attention.
Do you have any major likes? I majorly like purses. I think its a fetish. I also majorly like chocolate, coke and bacon...not necessarily in that order and possibly not exclusively :)
Is there anything else you want to say? Well, no, not at the moment. But if you have any questions...just ask!
Thanks for reading this. I hope you have learned a little bit more about me.
Kristen & David in Casa Grande, AZ - Arizona | California | and anywhere else my camera takes me!
28 April 2011
Here's how it happened.
I am sitting at my desk and I notice that there is a message on my cell phone. Now, I don't always pick up my messages right away, so who knows how long that has been sitting in my "in box." I listen. Its from Chef Michael and his daughter is getting married on Sunday. Who is Chef Michael you wonder? Well, he is the owner of a restaurant in Casa Grande called Big House Cafe. Apparently, its quite an iconic establishment in Casa Grande. Their photographer bailed out on them and my friend Rosemary from Desert Rose Images has referred him to me. His question? Am I available on Easter Sunday to photograph a wedding?
Well! YES! Yes I am! I love weddings.
And that is how I happen to be photographing a wedding on Easter Sunday.
Meet Kristen. The Bride....isn't she beautiful? On the happiest day of her life, still planning details of the day and getting ready. All smiles! She knows she is marrying her best friend!
I found this red chair in the cafe and just fell in love with it. You will find it showing up in various pictures all afternoon!
I met David literally minutes before we took some of these pre wedding shots. He is a great man. Very easy going and kind of like "yea, okay, let's do it." Again, he knew that he was marrying his best friend so everything else was just easy.
Standing with David were his older brother, younger brother and best friend. These guys were really a lot of fun too.
Her best girls.
A great example of "you don't exactly know what you have until you get it out of the camera and take a look." Oh, and THIS is Chef Michael (Father of the Bride). Oh and yes, I do love the 70-200 f2.8...I think I will keep it.
a few ceremony shots.
Love love this shot.
Look at his face!
Can you stand it? I can't....oh the love there...so magical.
Here's Kristen again. Smiles everyone smiles.
a few ring details.
and of course the cake!
The first dance photos were just magical.
Thank you to Rosemary for the referral.
Chef Michael for the phone call.
Kristen and David for the experience! Congratulations you two!
I am sitting at my desk and I notice that there is a message on my cell phone. Now, I don't always pick up my messages right away, so who knows how long that has been sitting in my "in box." I listen. Its from Chef Michael and his daughter is getting married on Sunday. Who is Chef Michael you wonder? Well, he is the owner of a restaurant in Casa Grande called Big House Cafe. Apparently, its quite an iconic establishment in Casa Grande. Their photographer bailed out on them and my friend Rosemary from Desert Rose Images has referred him to me. His question? Am I available on Easter Sunday to photograph a wedding?
Well! YES! Yes I am! I love weddings.
And that is how I happen to be photographing a wedding on Easter Sunday.
Meet Kristen. The Bride....isn't she beautiful? On the happiest day of her life, still planning details of the day and getting ready. All smiles! She knows she is marrying her best friend!
I found this red chair in the cafe and just fell in love with it. You will find it showing up in various pictures all afternoon!
I met David literally minutes before we took some of these pre wedding shots. He is a great man. Very easy going and kind of like "yea, okay, let's do it." Again, he knew that he was marrying his best friend so everything else was just easy.
Standing with David were his older brother, younger brother and best friend. These guys were really a lot of fun too.
Her best girls.
A great example of "you don't exactly know what you have until you get it out of the camera and take a look." Oh, and THIS is Chef Michael (Father of the Bride). Oh and yes, I do love the 70-200 f2.8...I think I will keep it.
a few ceremony shots.
Love love this shot.
Look at his face!
Can you stand it? I can't....oh the love there...so magical.
Here's Kristen again. Smiles everyone smiles.
a few ring details.
and of course the cake!
The first dance photos were just magical.
Thank you to Rosemary for the referral.
Chef Michael for the phone call.
Kristen and David for the experience! Congratulations you two!
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