Fall Fashion Shoot - Part 1 - Utah Fashion Photographer

Here are a few images from my Fall Fashion Shoot last night. I had 7 gorgeous girls come to be models, and we had a blast! I haven't seen that much girl stuff in one house since my cheerleading days. My husband took the kids out with him all night and delivered pizza to us in the middle of the madness. He is so sweet, he just laughed and said our house had thrown up girl! haha Later he told the stylist that he didn't mind; that's what he signed up for when he married a photographer! I love him!!

Thanks girls for coming, waiting, and being yourself in front of the camera. And a big thank you to my wonderful makeup artist who I worked to death. Brittany, please list your contact info in the comments. 

Also, I forgot to tell you all last night, but if you'd like to order any professional prints from me I will give you all 20% off as another thank you!

Well, this was all I had time to post today, but like I said there were 7 beautiful ladies, so there will be lots more in the next few days! ; )

Halloween Mini Sessions At a Pumpkin Patch - Utah Halloween Costume Photographer

I love to see little kids all dressed up in their costumes, so while most photographer's are busy doing Christmas sessions, I am most excited about Halloween sessions! haha Call or e-mail to sign up, spots are limited so don't wait too long! Sessions will be done at Jaker's Pumpkin patch in Springville.

Click image below for more details. 

Heart Gallery - Adoption Gallery Show

Meet Brian, we did a mini shoot last week to prepare for the 2010-2011 Heart Gallery Show. For those that don't know, every year they do a traveling gallery show with kids that need parents and families to call their own. I am so honored to be a part of this year's gallery events and hope it creates miracles for these kids and many others like them...

Brian is a very polite kid, a little quiet, but I only got to spend 30 minutes with him. He's got the most gorgeous brown eyes and cute dimples, and yes, along with many other kids, he's in need of a forever home. We're hoping these pictures will inspire someone out there!!

Brian, thanks for trusting me to take your pictures, I promised I'd let you pick which one to show! Let me know which one (one of you smiling) you'd like as the gallery 16x20, and which one you'd like for yourself as an 8x10. : ) 

To All My Lovely Clients,

I just updated my "about" section on the web, and on the "About" tab here on the blog as well. There aren't many business changes except my new Session Scheduling.

Welcome to my 3 ring circus! Well, it's only a circus now and then, but I do struggle with my balancing act everyday. These little cuties are my life and joy, and my greatest accomplishment. I am sincere in my effort to to be a mother first, and a photographer second, (although I love photography as much as my family, so some days this is extremely difficult). It is such a joy, and a challenge, to be mentally and physically available to my children when they really need me.

Because of this commitment, and because my children are so young, I am cutting back. Just for a few years! I will now pour my heart and soul into just TWO, carefully selected Sessions every month (which book quickly, I am usually booked 2-3 months out at a time). 

Photography has been my life and passion for more than 12 years now. My brother bought me my first camera when I was 18; it was completely manual Penatx SLR that shot film! I've come a long way and learned a lot from that little camera. After years of trial, I now know that I love to create images of children that are either deliciously modern, or images that have vintage feel. I also relish in passionate teens, romantic women and dance. My images are simple, colorful, fun, and fresh.

In addition to my years of experience, I have been trained by the nation's greatest in every field; so you can count on exceptional results. I realize there are a lot of choices in this market today, and I don't take lightly my commitment to produce beautiful, personal, and timeless art for your home. I only work with one client at a time, start to finish, so you get the ultimate in customer service.  I also take the time to get to know who you really are, creating images where your personality shines through.

If you'd like to schedule a fun session, give me a call. I'd love to work with you! 

Sincerely, 

Evelyn   801.473.7896

I'd also like to add a Q&A on the about tab. Post any questions you have about me in the comments and I'll answer them!

New Self Portraits

I was forced to do an updated picture this week, I haven't taken a headshot in years so I was long overdue.  Luckily, this time, my lovely assistant Chantel came to the rescue so I didn't have to do these tripod style. : ) 

 Here are 2 of my fav's, I'll post a few more soon.

Which one do you like best?

I'm In Love

With clothes! The newest Anthropologie collection is to die for! I love the photography, the location, the horses, and the clothes. This is how I would dress everyday if I could; and I would kill for the chance to shoot that catalogue.

Sigh, if only I were made of money. 

Until then I'll make do with casual mass production...Old Navy here I come.

Jentri - Utah Teen Photographer, Senior Pictures

I had the pleasure of photographing this senior last week. Our session was so much fun, she was game  for anything, and I loved all her outfits! This girl has some serious style. I need her to go on a shopping trip with me to get some style help. lol

She has the most beautiful smile, don't you think?! 

Jentri loves softball and green is her favorite color.

Say Hello To My Little Friend

Meet Benjamin, our newest edition! He is a cute little thing, very mild mannered, and mellow. I think Benjamin will stick around for a few reasons:

*First, he is already house trained! He's had a few accidents, but is making progress quickly. And guess what, for the most part, he uses a litter box in the bathroom!!

*He's gone through most of the puppy chewing and training. He is 1, but so well behaved. We do need to get him fixed though.

*He sleeps with Kai and is Kai's little buddy.

* He hardly sheds, no one is allergic, and he needs little exercise. I took him on a walk to get Kai from school and he barely made it home. The school is about 6 blocks away! He came home and slept for 3 hours afterward, snoring loudly!

This little guy can JUMP HIGH, up to Jeremy's shoulders! He's 6' 1''. So I guess we can't leave food out on the table or counters.

He is great with the kids!! Hasn't jumped on Nicole once, and follows them all around the house.

What do you think of our little man?

Small Prints

I ordered a 16x20 Gallery Mounted Print of this to hang in the studio and it looks great! 

I am slowly printing sample images to hang in the studio since the kid's rooms are already covered. : )

Photo Training In Your Own Home! My Secret

I've got a secret and some great news to share with all my photographer friends out there! 

 Part of my personal, on-going training is from DVD's I get in the mail. They help me so much because I get to see other photographers working, what equipment they're using, their studio set ups, settings, client interactions and more. It refreshes my technical knowledge and gives me inspiration to try new things in my studio. They showcase so many different photographers in every specialty, and there is something new on every disc.

 I've been watching the PhotoVision DVD series for the last 2 years and have loved it! You guys can now get this fabulous series at a great price, too! It is the best $39 I spend on training every year, and I can watch them whenever I want to.

 PhotoVision is on sale at 70% off, until September 30th, just $39 for the entire year! I got a code from another photographer when I first signed up, and now you can get one from me:PVFAN 

Follow this link to sign up!

Spanish Fork Youth Arts Festival - That's A Wrap

Teaching photography to kids is so much fun, and this year I had two classes full of amazing students. Thanks to all my students, and to all the parents for helping them take pictures outside of class. They had some really great images, I was impressed. Thank you also to the Arts committee, our classes were a huge success. Sorry to all those I missed at the showcase, I had to change my plans and run to get a root canal done. Personally, I would much rather have been at the show.

Thank you Brandi for bringing your cute kids to the youth arts festival so my students could get some practice with energetic kids. I'll get you these plus a few more soon. : )

Nicole's New Do

Nicole had her hair corn rowed on saturday and it is too cute! So cute that she got more pictures of her that day than Natalie did, even though it was her birthday party.  For all you adoptive moms out there, her name is Melissa and she works at Divas Salon in Payson, and she is awesome! She is my husband's cousin, so tell her hi for me if you go.

Nicole is growing up so much lately, she is always on the go and has a huge personality to match her energy and excitement. She will be the life of the party someday. 

She has a t shirt that says, "everyone loves a brown- eyed girl." It's true, look at those eyes!

Peek a boo!

Kid Cam

I needed to clear the kid's camera since they are sitting in on one of my classes and want to take pictures too. We bought it for Kai, but Natalie is the one carrying it around all the time snapping some serious close ups! It is a whopping 1 MP camera which leads to some stellar results.

If you're thinking, hey, that just looks like a jumbled mix of body parts... well then, you are absolutely right! I think they are very creative.

Natalie will make a good portrait photographer, she lined up all her stuffed animals, then lined up her games and her dolls, and......

There were many variations on this one! 

Jensen Sneak Peek

I had the pleasure of photographing this family today, aren't they cutest family?  I'm sorry we were low on time today, but don't worry at all, we got some great images!

This little baby has the most beautiful eyes ever and the sweetest grin to top it off.

This guy was fun, he cracked me up. I got other good shots of him, but this one made me laugh so I had to show it.  I think he was getting tired of pictures.

Ok, let's hear it, awwwwwe! I Love this one.

Rain Rain Go Away....

I think I've had enough of this:

and this

and this

I'm ready for more of this!

And this

And this!

Some Fun Editing. : )