studio time.

I'm taking a portrait class this semester and we have to do studio time once a week. I'll admit, I was not that enthusiastic about shooting in the studio at first, but I've been having a lot of fun so far!! Here are a couple of my favorite shots. Thanks you guys for being such amazing models! (Check back for my cousin Madison's amazing shoot.)

family pictures.

Earlier this week I had the opportunity of taking Paul and Jenna Haynie's family pictures and thought I'd share a few of my favorites. Thanks for letting me go out and photograph with you!!!

Cyanotype Pears

I was just going through some old photos in my basement and I found this series I did for my final in my Historical Processes class. I went out and shot some images of pears, printed them to be film negatives,  made cyanotypes out of them and then I watercolored them. It took weeks to finish. I loved the class and making cyanotypes so I thought I'd post these. 

we're back

After 3 days of driving we finally made it back to Idaho! It's been great to get back to our friends and family but it's been really great just spending more time with Ryan. This past week we've had a cookout, gone 4-wheeling, taken my sister and my favorite nieces and nephew fishing, gotten hustled by the games at the fair (by games I mean one game...we lost around $20 before I had to drag Ryan away), and I was able to get back to school to start my last semester and prep for my BFA photography show! I'll post more pictures later about those. It's so nice being back!

what's important

Sorry I haven't written for so long...this month has been a little crazy with a lot of ups and downs. I definitely learned that the Lord is ever watchful of us and he hears our prayers, that in life all that truly matters are good friends and strong family relationships...oh and life is full of surprises. Did anyone else know that? But I have to say that when it really bites you where it counts it's refreshing to have a little laugh with the ones you love. Well where do I start? I'm not sure how much to say but basically my sister is in the middle of a divorce and her husband left her with 3 small kids. It was one of the hardest things I ever had to do-sitting here in Philly when I knew she was hurting so badly. Luckily for me I had already planned a trip to our family cabin so I knew my family would all be together to be with her during her difficult time. It honestly turned out to be one of my favorite family vacations. 

I have no doubt in my mind that Satan is working as hard as he can to tear families apart. Protect your homes, fill it with the spirit, download K9, do whatever you need to do but be careful of what you and your family let into your lives. It was amazing to see how much the Lord had strengthened my sister and helped her find the peace she needed. She is the most forgiving, strong and amazing person I've ever known and I'm so proud to be her sister.

On my little trip home I was also able to go to Ryan's sister Jess's wedding. It was beautiful and so great to be with all of Ryan's family. Congrats JESS!!!! You all will always be my family and I love you all so much!!! Thanks for letting me celebrate with you! (...and you got me to dance at a wedding again...something I SWORE I'd never do again. You guys are so much fun!!!)

urban streets

About a month ago my brother hooked me up with this great photography job for a fashion show that is raising money for charity. He had me send him some urban photos that I'd taken and he showed them to his client and I got the job!! I just thought I'd post a couple shots that he's going to use for fliers and slideshows for the event.

4th of july weekend

This past week my parents came to Philadelphia to visit. It was so much fun to have them here and it was great to learn more about our country's history around the Forth of July holiday. We traveled from one end of the state to the other (rocking out to Michael Jackson RIP) and were able to visit some amazing places. On the way to Gettysburg I had to stop along the side of the road so I could photograph an old house. Here is one of the shots-the house dates back before the Revolutionary War. (sorry for the photo overload)

When we got to Gettysburg it was the anniversary of the battle. As we stood on the battlefield we found out that at that exact moment 146 years ago, we were standing where the Union army would have been and Confederate soldiers would have been running right for us. It was a really cool experience. Here are a few shots-the hill where we were standing and an old cannon used in the war.

The next day we went to Frank Lloyd Wright's 'Falling Water'...my absolute favorite part of our whole trip!!!! I've always appreciated the architecture (who wouldn't), especially after doing a presentation on him for my art history class last semester but it was SO GREAT to see it in person! It was amazing.

We made the trip back to Philadelphia where we saw the sights around the city and celebrated the 4th. I had SO much fun!! Thanks for coming to visit! We love you!