BFF Mini J&F | Northern Utah BFF Photographer

These girls were so fun. & gorgeous. Total dream team. ;)  I think BFF sessions are my new favorite. 

A little fun in the sun (FINALLY)!

They wuv each other.  ;)  

Thanks girls!  It was so fun to see you again!  You're beautiful as always and make my job a blast!

I'm SUCH a L.O.S.E.R. | Northern Utah Photographer

    My husband is that guy. That guy who calls into the radio station and wins free concert tickets every time he tries.  That guy who wins free CD's (or did when they were still 'cool').  That guy who wins a free iFlip camera. He calls. He wins. He enters. He wins. I, however, NEVER win.

   I've come to terms with who I am.  Or better yet, what I am.

A   L.O.S.E.R.  

   I can't remember if I've ever mentioned how much of a book worm I am (I know I know, not helping my loser status and I promise it will all make sense in the end).  Well, I am. When my photography business 'slowed' down for the winter last year, I read 22 series.  Not books, series. I simply love to read. All. The. Time. 

  

  If you haven't read any of Maria V. Snyder's books, do it. Now. Turn off your computer. Go to your local library, or grab your kindle, or even just head here to read a free short story. You think I'm kidding, and I'm not. You will thank me for it. I promise.

...You're Welcome...

  Maria Snyder is, without a doubt my favorite author. No one has come close to beating her out in my own personal 'author's hall of fame'. I've read multiple series' of hers, more than once...& I'm just dying for December to get here..the next book of my favorite series is being released.  ;)  

   A few weeks ago on Maria's Facebook page, she asked what her fans' favorite short story was and why.  She was going to pick winner's to give her book series too. Yes, I've already own them all. Yes, I still answered.

   Guess what?  I won.

  Now, you're probably thinking, okay weirdo, this does not qualify to un-loser you. That's okay. Not only did I win, but I won one of my all time favorite book series.  To me, that is a HUGE, and a very exciting thing. I'm half tempted to buy some of those 3D display boxes, hang them on my living room wall, with giant vinyl above them that says, 'Yeah...I WON'.

   In all reality, I won't go to that extreme (because I'm sure my husband would leave immediately after seeing them and come right back home with divorce papers) but I will likely display them in my home somewhere. :) 

This post really has no big point. I just had to share with someone who cares (or maybe you don't)  that I finally won...Watch out world...My 'loser' status is slowly changing.  ;)

-Rachel

Julie Parker | Get Schooled

          If you haven't heard of Julie Parker before, you're missing out. She is a celebrity in my world. I adore her and her work more than words can say.  I 'discovered' JP 4 or 5 years ago. I have been a blog stalker ever since.  3 years ago, when I decided to do photography as a business, not just for myself, I decided I NEEDED to take the 'Get Schooled' workshop taught by my photog idol. Every year, when she would post, I would beg, plead and beg some more with my husband to let me attend...For one reason or another, it wasn't ever a possibility. I helped JP with a wedding last spring, and learned a lot from her then...BUT, I still wanted the Get Schooled JP experience. Well, JP announced that this 2013 Get Schooled Workshop was going to be her LAST. My heart stopped a little, and I signed up without a second thought. SO glad that I did.  The models were gorgeous. We had lots of fun. AND we learned some photog/business goodness.

Here is a link to Julie Parker's images from the workshop (group shot included)!

Here is link to the wonderful cake maker. They were DELICIOUS! 

Here is a link to the awesome boutique that has the dark grey and orange/grey dresses.

Here is the link for the talented hair/MUA who worked with Shay.

Models: Shay Peck (red hair) & Kenzie Call (blonde).

Here's JP making her magic!

 

Michelle | Preston Idaho Senior Photographer

   Hello there, internet.  Last fall I had the privilege to photograph PHS Cheer Team (which I still haven't blogged...oops). They were ALL so gorgeous and SO fun to work with.  This is Michelle.  She is the PHS Cheer Team captain!  Isn't she gorgeous??

So, now you know why I was so excited when she contacted me about taking her senior pictures! We were lucky with the great weather...This time of year just kills me sometimes!

(I think the above are my favorite)..

No, No....this one is....

Well, nevermind...I think this one is..

Okay, so I can't decide. I'm just glad I don't have to pick for her grad cards! ;)   Thanks Michelle, you were a blast!