My Favorites

Today I wanted to talk about my FAVORITE type of photo sessions. As I was thinking about this I was a little torn because I love it ALL! I love babies, families, weddings, and seniors….just all the things. I think that is the great thing about photography is that it captures all of life’s moments. The basic simple things like walking through a park and the big things like getting married. But I feel like out of everything, my favorite sessions are families.

The reason I love shooting families so much is that I get to see the love that is between them. We get to run around and play and these shoots are just so fun. I’ve said this before, but another reason I love doing these family sessions is that I usually get to do them every year. That means I get to see how big the littles have gotten and how they have grown as a family.

I personally value family so much that it makes family sessions so important and special to me. It shows me the joy of being a parent and the joy of being a kid. It makes me look forward to being a parent with my husband one day and sharing that joy together. I’m going to share some of my all time favorite family moments below. Enjoy!

Yours,

Norried Wedding

Next up on my series of catching up….Kylie and Dustin’s big day! I am so glad I was able to be a part of this day in the beautiful mountainside! I met Kylie and her mom through a recommendation of a friend! Kylie and Dustin have been together for many years and it was so apparent because you could just see the love in their eyes all day! It was a perfect fall day and the sun was shining!

Kylie and Dustin had so many people there to celebrate them and a lot of their wedding party was made up of family! I loved it because it really made the day special. Kylie also put so much into her day. All of her flowers were handmade and they decorated her bouquet and all of the reception decor…….so pretty! The venue also made the day unforgettable! Tannenbaum is straight up Mt. Rose Highway and the views are fantastic! It is the perfect place to get married. The outdoor ceremony was the perfect start to this couple’s forever!

My absolute favorite part of the day was watching Dustin’s reaction when he saw his bride. You could just see on his face how much love there is between the two. He couldn’t wait to kiss her and be her husband! Watching the groom’s reaction will always be at the top of my list because it makes me think back to my wedding and seeing my husband as I walked down the aisle! Ahhhhh, the love…..it makes me tear up just thinking about it.

Yours,

stylin'

I wanted to spend some time today talking about what to wear to your session! Personally, I feel like planning out your outfits is one of the most important preparations you can take! I want to give you photos that you will cherish and print and put up on your wall for everyone to see. Here are some tips and examples to make your outfits bomb!

1. If one person is wearing a pattern, have the other person wear a solid color that accentuates or matches that pattern.

2. Pick one piece and take the colors out of it to dress the rest of your family. Different shades of the same color work as well!

3. Use layers to make outfits more put together. Also, use dark, medium, and light neutral colors to add variety.

4. Make sure to not overdo patterns. Putting your little in a pattern is a great idea because they will usually be in the middle…creating a balance with mom and dad in solid, coordinating colors.

5. Keep it light and simple. Jean and white are a great, classic combo that will go with any background!

I hope these tips will help you plan your next session! Need more help? Hit up Pinterest or lay things out and send me a pic! I am happy to help you achieve that stylin’ look you are looking for!

Yours,

Corbett Wedding

I have a confession to make. I am wayyyyy behind in my blogging. But I have so many sessions that I want to share with you all! So here we go! I met Austin and Madison because Austin was one of Jeremy’s football players. My husband was the Athletic Trainer for the University of Nevada and mentioned that I did photography.

Madison and Austin are such a fun, loving couple! Madison played volleyball and Austin, football. So they are both way more athletically inclined than I am, HA! But in all seriousness, I loved shooting this wedding because you could see the love between them and it was an all day event! They got married in the morning, then we got to play around on the football field before the reception. It was a beautiful sunny day and it was so fun doing group photos at the temple. My favorite part of the day was going to the UNR field and getting some action shots. We even had Madison get down in Austin’s football stance with him!

Another great part of their day was their wedding party. They had such great group of guys and ladies that made the day so enjoyable! The guys definitely made the night with their dance moves! ;) Lavender Ridge was such an amazing venue and they handled everything beautifully!

Now Austin and Madison live in Cleveland because Austin was drafted by the Browns!! It’s so exciting that he has made it to the NFL and it couldn’t have happened to a nicer couple! They truly have the best hearts and I am so glad they had me be a part of their day! So if you are watching a Browns game….root for #63!

Yours,

hi, there

Hi y’all!!

I thought I would tell you all a little bit about myself and how I got here. I grew up a military girl and it really has made me who I am today. We lived in Germany for five years and this is where my love for photography really grew. I saved up all my allowance money to buy a little point-and-shoot (pretty sure it only had a 3.1 megapixels) and I was in love. We saw so many amazing things and learned so much about culture and history.

Fast forward to high-school graduation and I got my first Nikon! I went to college and majored in education but I always worked on my photography here and there. When my husband and I moved to Albuquerque after graduation, I really started my business. Some amazing co-workers took a chance on me and let me photograph their families. I still photograph them to this day! So crazy!

Then we moved to Nevada for my husband’s job and I started doing weddings. These are so much fun! My wedding was the best day of my life and I love getting to capture that for other couples. I really cannot decide if I like family sessions or weddings better. Both are so joyous and I love them! I love seeing families grow each year but I also love wiping my tears during a father-daughter dance. I truly love it because my creativity flows through my photography and it is so much fun. It literally does not feel like a job at all!

Yours,

Leland Family

Now that we have experienced a winter in Nevada, I know that a cute Columbia fleece will not be enough to get you through the winter. This Texas girl has had to adapt to this cold Nevada winter and now I'm wishing ole Punxsutawney Phil had not seen his shadow. I am definitely ready for the sunshine and some HEAT!

When I scheduled the Leland's session, the weather was actually starting to look promising. But mother nature had another idea of what she wanted to do on that Saturday afternoon. Even though it was a little rainy, the Lelands were great sports and their two little ones are just the cutest. And the session ended with cake! How much better can it get? So glad I got to meet this awesome family!

Yours,

Class of 2017

Seniors are so much fun! I had the pleasure of working with these two during two separate sessions in Gruene, TX. Megan will be graduating from New Braunfels High School and Michael from St. John Paul II High School. I am so excited for them and cannot wait to watch them grow as they move onto college!

I love working with seniors because it brings me back to my high school days. Those were the days! I really just looked forward to Friday night football games and 7 am marching band practices. But you have so much life ahead of you and literally no clue for what you are in for. It’s just such an exciting and surprising time!

Yours,

Delaney, Domino, and Fam

Christmas time is my favorite because everyone comes together as a family. I have known this family for quite some time and I'm so glad I got to catch up with them while in Texas. Delaney did not make it easy on us but she is such a cutie. And I just love the little police car her grandparents have for her. Curtis just retired from the police force and I am so thankful for his service and the service of police officers everywhere!

Luthi turned Martinez

Weddings are my favorite. They are such happy days and everyone has a perfect excuse to dance! Even though it was a hot, Texas day the pretty sunflowers and sunset definitely made up for it. So glad these two let me capture their special day!

The Freno Family at the Bosque

It doesn't get any better than Albuquerque in the fall. And the Bosque is the best place to see all the fall colors. And this little girl is just the cutest little redhead. She was made for fall! So glad I got the chance to see this sweet family while I was there.

Grano Fam

I have so much love for this family. They are incredibly kind and patient and they have let me watch them grow from a family of three to four! These two kiddos always keep me moving (more Owen right now but Nora isn't too far behind) but I absolutely LOVE photographing them. They're the best.

Cox Family at La Luz

I've said it before, but I just love to see these littles get bigger over the years. Their personalities grow and they just keep getting cuter. But I seriously adore this family and they are truly one of the best!

7 months later...

I made a trip back to ABQ and saw some great friends. When you move you never know how much you are going to miss everything. Well I definitely miss the people, including this little family. Little Cecilia is such a ray of sunshine and she is always smiling. She brings so much joy, especially to her two great parents. We were in this exact spot in March for a maternity session so it was great to revisit this pretty place again and have another smile in the photos.

the macy family

These people are so great! Amy is such a great friend because she always tells it to you straight. Zeth was a great sport about sitting on a soggy blanket and her two girls kept me laughing the entire time. They were so easy going which made this session a breeze. And THE TREES! I love fall people! And now that we have highs in the 40's, I am missing that fall weather.  But bring on the fuzzy boots and the hot cocoa!

baby makes three

So now we are in the great state of NEVADA! It was a very quick move but it seems like we are finally getting our life together and everything is going well. And I am so thankful that I had my first photo session with this gorgeous little family.  Chad contacted me because he wanted to surprise his wife with a few photo sessions for her birthday, so sweet right?  Well their little girl is the cutest and was the best little model.  I cannot wait to document her life over the next year!