Senior: Abbey

More to come from Abbey's shoot. This girl is gorgeous. I mean check out those eyes! Blessed.

Senior: Layni.

Layni's photo session was so much fun!  We explored new places and she was so willing to try new things!  I also loved hearing her perspective and her wants.  When clients are open it is easier for me to capture their personality!  Loved this shoot!

Senior: Shaylie

Shaylie has gotten lots of practice, being the sister of a photographer and everything. . . but besides that it is really easy for someone to look good if she is beautiful!!  My sister is absolutely gorgeous, I am not biased either, I mean look at her!  I love her!

Cheers!
Kelsie

preview: Bailey

and this is only the beginning!  So much more to come! 

XOXO,

Kels

Elder Shepherd.

My dear friend and following amigo has been called to serve the Lord's Mission in Little Rock, Arkansas!  I had given him a free shoot for Christmas and so on Saturday we went to town.  Not only did we get a lot a fun shots it was so good to just spend some one-on-one time with Taylor before he leaves!   Check out this studly man!     

He has quite the smolder!  

Cheers!

Kels

Miss Nay.

Introducing Baby Nay!  She is beautiful complete with red hair (I want ginger headed babies) and huge eyes that bright and alive!  This little lady is such a doll and is so good for her Mama and Papa!  

Cheers!
Kels

Lady Nan.

The lovely Lady Nan and I went out to start her Senior Picture portfolio this afternoon.  I say "start" because by the way things are looking it is going to be a process that takes all summer.  I am very much okay with that though.  Lady Nan is my sister, best friend and I also refer to her as my "Spot-finder".   Here is a preview of  what we did in the short time we had before the sun went down.  

We got eaten alive by misquotes, I have been itching all night.

Cheers!
Kels

Miss Addi.

After my session with Daniel, Addi came over- we were babysitting!  She sat in the chair and I played with some dramatic lighting.  After a while and a few hundred pictures I needed to go, but Addi wouldn't allow it!  She kept pulling me around the house saying, "my picture, my picture."  If only they were always so willing!  I love little Addi!

Cheers!
Kels

Elder D. Hales- (soon to be)

I basically feel pretty legit right now, the whole fact that people actually like my work still baffles me to the point where I have to double check and make sure that I am not dreaming.  My photography is improving all the time and I love it!  I have never taken a class and so everything I do is just from teaching myself- my processes of "guess and check".  

Today I had another missionary session.  Can I just say that indoor sessions are really easy- maybe a little too easy at times, but I love love loved how my new little studio has worked out!  Daniel came over this evening for his mission shoot and I swear that kid was in and out of here in less than a half hour!  (high five for working fast!)  I have done a marathon editing session, because Daniel needs his pictures and I am going to Powell tomorrow!  VACATION!  (it's okay to be jealous- I would be jealous of me too!)  

Thanks Daniel I really hope you like them!  I think they turned out great!

Cheers!
Kelsie

Missionaries!

Today was an adventure.

My mom and I threw together a backdrop in an hour and I must say I was rather impressed with our skill!  Cheers, to my first studio-ish type session!  It rocked!

Amy and Matt will both be leaving on their missions the beginning of June.  I am so excited for them!  Matt and I met during a leadership conference our junior year in high school and Amy is his older sister. We worked fast this afternoon and I was really pleased with the shots that we got!  I would say my first portrait style/studio shoot was a success!

Thanks Amy and Matt!  

Cheers,

Kels

Roundy Family

I am home for the summer and what better way than to kick it off with a session from this lovely family.  I will admit, I was nervous to do this session, but once momentum picked up it rocked!  I have done families before, but little families with little kids, this was a whole new experience and I loved it!

And now for some quick behind the scenes editing:

  I love before and afters!  

Happy Mother's Day!

Cheers,

Miss Dawn

Before & After

I thought I would revisit some old shoots- Not that I don't have enough to go through already, but I wanted to try some new things.  Here is a before and after!  My friend from Crave Photography does a Photoshop Friday, since it is Friday this is dedicated to her.  

Cheers!

Kels

Some new and some old.

Well what do you think of the new blog look?  I must say I like it a lot better- I think it is clean and refreshing!  Just in time for summer!  

I have also been editing up some loose ends!  

Here is another picture of my gorgeous Lulu!  I absolutely love this picture on so many levels!  I love that it is so real and in the moment!  She is just beautiful!  

I am going home in two weeks and my summer has already started to get scheduled right up!  My excitement for the way my business is going is indescribable!  I can't believe I have come this far!  I love it!  

Preview: Jayson and Tami

If you are a fan on my Facebook you may have already seen these, if not enjoy!

I am working on a lot more for them and I am excited to have them finished!  

Love always,

Kels

Big News!

Background:  I have NEVER taken a photography class or lesson of any kind.  I learn by studying the works of other photographers.  I spend hours on end looking at pictures of people I don't know by photographers that inspire me.  One of my very most favorite photographers, Andee from CRAVE PHOTOGRAPHY, is absolutely amazing.
Anyhow, Andee does mentoring- what I would give to be taught by a woman with so much skill, and this may be my chance.  See, Andee is putting on a giveaway!  An ALL EXPENSES PAID, 2-DAY, PRIVATE WORKSHOP!!!  I advise you to check her out!  Tell me what you think- Heck, tell her what you think!

CRAVE PHOTOGRAPHY!

Halee Lu

Dear Miss Lu,

I still remember the day you were born like it was yesterday.  I can't believe you will be turning eight soon.  I am so excited that you have chosen to be baptized!  I love you with all my heart! 

Miss you so much!  Don't forget me- EVER!

Love your auntie,

Miss Dawn

XOXOXOXO

Kristi.

So- basically every time I go home I have a photo shoot.

And- basically I LOVE IT!

I think I could take pictures the rest of my life

mind you I still have lots to learn.

This is Kristi.

She is smart, beautiful and a sweet friend of mine!

She will be graduating with her Associates at the end of April!  

Wowziers! watch out world Kristi is smokin her way through school!

I am super happy how these turned out!

XOXO,

Miss Dawn.

Jordan.

I was in need of taking pictures.

I have been doing a lot of driving lately 

and when I think of driving I think of taking pictures.

I get oodles of ideas of new things I want to try and do.

Driving home from Lava Friday night I asked if anyone wanted to do a photoshoot.

Jordan spoke up first and so we made it a date!

She looks absolutely gorgeous! 

Thanks for playing with me Jordan!

I have decided that a new bunch of pictures

is like Christmas to me!

The anticipation to see what is to come!

I like this a lot!

XOXOXO

Kels

To Shaylee.

I got on an editing high tonight.
(not my best move since tonight is day light savings)
I love how these turned out though!
Can't wait to show Shaylee!

Check out a bunch of my Facebook albums- I have been uploading a lot!
Have a lovely Sunday!

xoxoxox,
Miss Dawn