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I'm always saying how important it is to take pictures for "no reason". I really believe that you shouldn't wait for an important milestone or event (wedding, baby, holiday card season, makeover, etc..) to document your life. Sure, those are great photo opportunities also, but life is more than just a series of events. It's the time in between all those things too. In fact, life is most like LIFE when it's not surrounding those times...when you're just being you.
Today, I may be regretting this philosophy. It's time for us to step in FRONT of the camera. YIKES! You may be thinking "but Alisha, what's the big deal, you've always LOVED hamming it up in front of the camera." You'd be right. The big deal is 1) we're working with a fabulous photographer and for some reason, because we're photographers too, I feel like we really need to be on our A game as clients, and 2) because I feel... Fat.
Ah, the F word. So many times I've heard people say "I want to do pictures just as soon as I lose some more weight." Every time they say that, I come flying back with my "it's not about that, it's about documenting your life like it is RIGHT NOW speech." Today I'm eating my words, taking my own advice, and practicing what I preach. Sure, when I first scheduled this session several months ago, I wasn't nearly this overweight, but thanks to some knarly meds (that I'm now off of...YES) I've gained 25-30lbs. You have no idea how bad I wanted to cancel until "I lost the weight" but I didn't. I didn't because that would make me a mega hypocrite and because I preach the truth. =)
When it's all said an done, we will have some rockin' pictures that years from now we can look at and remember what life was like when we just bought a house, were working our tails off to make our photography dream a reality and still working full time jobs to pay for it, were kid-free, and were loving each other and life the best we knew how. There will never be a time exactly like this again and I want pictures of it just because!
SO, I'm going to suck it up and suck it in and have a blast hanging out with my husband on our photo date and talking shop with Josh. =) I'm pumped.
Today, I may be regretting this philosophy. It's time for us to step in FRONT of the camera. YIKES! You may be thinking "but Alisha, what's the big deal, you've always LOVED hamming it up in front of the camera." You'd be right. The big deal is 1) we're working with a fabulous photographer and for some reason, because we're photographers too, I feel like we really need to be on our A game as clients, and 2) because I feel... Fat.
Ah, the F word. So many times I've heard people say "I want to do pictures just as soon as I lose some more weight." Every time they say that, I come flying back with my "it's not about that, it's about documenting your life like it is RIGHT NOW speech." Today I'm eating my words, taking my own advice, and practicing what I preach. Sure, when I first scheduled this session several months ago, I wasn't nearly this overweight, but thanks to some knarly meds (that I'm now off of...YES) I've gained 25-30lbs. You have no idea how bad I wanted to cancel until "I lost the weight" but I didn't. I didn't because that would make me a mega hypocrite and because I preach the truth. =)
When it's all said an done, we will have some rockin' pictures that years from now we can look at and remember what life was like when we just bought a house, were working our tails off to make our photography dream a reality and still working full time jobs to pay for it, were kid-free, and were loving each other and life the best we knew how. There will never be a time exactly like this again and I want pictures of it just because!
SO, I'm going to suck it up and suck it in and have a blast hanging out with my husband on our photo date and talking shop with Josh. =) I'm pumped.
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Recently we got the chance to meet up with Nikki, WC and their little Jayhawk. =) I know, it's unfortunate not everyone can be a Cowboy, but for a Jayhawk, she's pretty cute!
I've gotta get ready for work so I don't have time to write much but I will say we had a great time with this family! We did this session the same weekend we were moving in and painting our new place so we showed up half in a daze and with paint chips in our hair, but they didn't shun us away. =) They're cool and we like that!!
If you've placed an order here recently, your pictures should be in by Monday...I'll keep you posted on that. Also, Dac has been diligently working on proofing the pictures from the family mini-session day.
I've gotta get ready for work so I don't have time to write much but I will say we had a great time with this family! We did this session the same weekend we were moving in and painting our new place so we showed up half in a daze and with paint chips in our hair, but they didn't shun us away. =) They're cool and we like that!!
If you've placed an order here recently, your pictures should be in by Monday...I'll keep you posted on that. Also, Dac has been diligently working on proofing the pictures from the family mini-session day.
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Remember these cute love birds? They tied the knot a while back. Rusty and Amanda planned a perfectly sweet and simple wedding in Rusty's home church outside of town. (Am I the only person who used to watch the Statler Brothers show on Saturday nights when I'd spend the night with grandma and grandpa? They had this section of the show where they played the piano and sang gospel songs. One of the songs they sang was "The Little Brown Church in the Vale". I always get that song stuck in my head when I think about Rusty's church...even though his church isn't brown....it's white....but I digress.)
ANYWAY - it was a great wedding to be a part of. Amanda and Rusty are just so in love and were giddy with excitement on their big day. They are both so super sweet and we couldn't be happier for them!
This past weekend was an exciting one for us. First of all, it was Arkalalah, and though I wasn't 100% in the Arkalalah spirit this year, I still had a good time and still ate my weight in fatty Arkalalah cuisine. Wednesday night, I headed downtown with my pal Heather to eat and watch the night parade. Friday, I went on my traditional Jeffy Pup and Pickle-O run with Kayla. That night, we went and ate pizza and ice cream with our good friends Tarl and Joy. Saturday, was parade day. Dac and I chowed down at the pancake feed, then met up with Tarl, Joy, John and Anna (more good friends) for street games and the parade. Of course, I had to have a funnel cake for that. When we left the parade, I felt horrible. I mean truly miserable...but there was still more eating to be done. We had chili and I had made snack mix, cake balls, and brownies for snacks! Yikes! The next morning, we (of course) had donuts. Needless to say a diet has begun! =) We had a great time with friends though. It's such an interesting group. There's so many differences, so many similarities, and everyone gets along fabulously! Unfortunately, I didn't take a single picture. =( We're planning a New Years extravaganza though, so I'll be sure to get pictures of that.
Sunday, we went to WICKED and LOVED IT! It's been quite some time since I've been to a musical and it didn't disappoint. I LOVE musicals. Why I majored in Journalism instead of Theatre...is beyond me. I mean, who needs raw talent anyway? Right? I guess my practical side won that battle. =) Now, it's back to the grindstone. Pictures are being edited and ordered and yes, even blogged! More to come soon!
ANYWAY - it was a great wedding to be a part of. Amanda and Rusty are just so in love and were giddy with excitement on their big day. They are both so super sweet and we couldn't be happier for them!
This past weekend was an exciting one for us. First of all, it was Arkalalah, and though I wasn't 100% in the Arkalalah spirit this year, I still had a good time and still ate my weight in fatty Arkalalah cuisine. Wednesday night, I headed downtown with my pal Heather to eat and watch the night parade. Friday, I went on my traditional Jeffy Pup and Pickle-O run with Kayla. That night, we went and ate pizza and ice cream with our good friends Tarl and Joy. Saturday, was parade day. Dac and I chowed down at the pancake feed, then met up with Tarl, Joy, John and Anna (more good friends) for street games and the parade. Of course, I had to have a funnel cake for that. When we left the parade, I felt horrible. I mean truly miserable...but there was still more eating to be done. We had chili and I had made snack mix, cake balls, and brownies for snacks! Yikes! The next morning, we (of course) had donuts. Needless to say a diet has begun! =) We had a great time with friends though. It's such an interesting group. There's so many differences, so many similarities, and everyone gets along fabulously! Unfortunately, I didn't take a single picture. =( We're planning a New Years extravaganza though, so I'll be sure to get pictures of that.
Sunday, we went to WICKED and LOVED IT! It's been quite some time since I've been to a musical and it didn't disappoint. I LOVE musicals. Why I majored in Journalism instead of Theatre...is beyond me. I mean, who needs raw talent anyway? Right? I guess my practical side won that battle. =) Now, it's back to the grindstone. Pictures are being edited and ordered and yes, even blogged! More to come soon!
Val:
I love these. I also love Rusty and Amanda!
(11.05.09)
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OK, wow, we are so behind on blogging it's not even funny. If it makes you feel any better, we're only neglecting our blog in an effort to get proofs out sooner. (Maybe it just makes me feel better!) So, if you're waiting on yours, hang in there!! I promise they're coming! =)
Back in, gulp, August, we got to spend a whole day with Kayla and Chet. The day was full of fun, laughs, and even a few happy tears that these two found a perfect match in each other. The wedding was beautiful and so was everybody in it. It was our first Catholic wedding to photograph, so that was cool and interesting. These guys know how to party it up too, so the reception was a blast. I even got to catch up with some old friends while we were there. Oh, AND, Kayla and Chet allowed plenty of time for pictures. This was great because we got to take just the two of them out and about for some cool portraits. It was the perfect time for them to enjoy each other and their just-married selves! =) Here's a quick glance at the day.
On a side note, Trick-or-Treat was last night (our town did it then because this weekend is ARKALALAH! Yes, I'm excited.) and we had a good time. We have several friends with little kiddos that stopped by so that was fun. =) We saw several lady bugs, soldiers, and Michael Jackson's. Did I mention Arkalalah is this weekend? =)
Back in, gulp, August, we got to spend a whole day with Kayla and Chet. The day was full of fun, laughs, and even a few happy tears that these two found a perfect match in each other. The wedding was beautiful and so was everybody in it. It was our first Catholic wedding to photograph, so that was cool and interesting. These guys know how to party it up too, so the reception was a blast. I even got to catch up with some old friends while we were there. Oh, AND, Kayla and Chet allowed plenty of time for pictures. This was great because we got to take just the two of them out and about for some cool portraits. It was the perfect time for them to enjoy each other and their just-married selves! =) Here's a quick glance at the day.
On a side note, Trick-or-Treat was last night (our town did it then because this weekend is ARKALALAH! Yes, I'm excited.) and we had a good time. We have several friends with little kiddos that stopped by so that was fun. =) We saw several lady bugs, soldiers, and Michael Jackson's. Did I mention Arkalalah is this weekend? =)
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My favorite "niece" and Goddaughter 'J' turned ONE! Ok, so she actually turned one on October 4th...we're a little behind! I can't believe how much she's grown up in such a small amount of time. She's walking, 'talking', and she has the biggest mischievous grin! I love it. The girl has spunk. =)
Here's some pictures we took at 1 day old, 1.5 months old, 3 months old and 6 months old....then we'll get to the latest!
Now, for the ones you've been waiting for....drum roll please... J's ONE YEAR pictures! (and some of the cute family too!) Mark and Kayla planned a cute lady bug themed party for her (which I forgot to take my camera to...can you believe that?!?! ugh) so she got some pictures in her lady bug tutu outfit. She's adorable. Love her! Yes I do! =)
Here's some pictures we took at 1 day old, 1.5 months old, 3 months old and 6 months old....then we'll get to the latest!
Now, for the ones you've been waiting for....drum roll please... J's ONE YEAR pictures! (and some of the cute family too!) Mark and Kayla planned a cute lady bug themed party for her (which I forgot to take my camera to...can you believe that?!?! ugh) so she got some pictures in her lady bug tutu outfit. She's adorable. Love her! Yes I do! =)
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Thanks again guys. We loved these. PS that last one at the top is actually 9 months :D
(10.20.09)
Alisha:
Oh yeah! Duh!! =) Correct progression SHOULD be: 1 day, 4 days, 1.5 months, 3 months, 9 months...oops!
(10.20.09)
Cori Deill:
Very cute! LOVE the cupcake ones!
(10.20.09)
Adrienne:
so cute!!!:)
(10.20.09)
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thats the spirit sweetheart, I am so proud of you!!!!!!
(11.06.09)Amen sister! I can't wait to see your photos! And I may be calling in a favor sometime next year...I want you to shoot my sister and her family! I showed her your pictures and she loved them. So I'll be calling you soon and you better be answering! =) Love you girl! Hope all is well up north and I can't wait to come see your new house! I've heard good things!
(11.07.09)