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Pretty Princess

Leslie — Tue, 31 May 2011 17:08:13 +0000

I can admit it, my favorite images have fairytale themes in them. I grew up loving princesses in huge ballgowns and dragons that captured them but when all seemed lost the handsome prince saved her and carried her off into a distant land with a gleaming white castle, Happily Ever After. The only 3 words that rival my all time favorite 3 words. Sometimes I get these images in my head and they swim there, keeping me up at night, until I get them planned out and photographed. So when I had the idea of a dark princess I knew the perfect girl for it. Tyler. She claims that she hates having her picture taken but how can she hate it when the camera loves HER so much?!? ;P She was a natural and even while playing the damsel in distress she ended up being my knight in shining amour…chasing a snake away from me!! And so she gets my 3 favorite words, I LOVE YOU!!

Caitlin

Leslie — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 21:09:10 +0000

I always know I’ve had a great session when I have the hardest time narrowing it down to my four favorite pictures to post up on the blog for the sneak peek! I’ve been going back and forth on 7 and so you get 5!

I asked her to meet me in a cemetery. No, no not so that we could take pictures in there but so she could follow me up to our location. I should’ve specified where we were meeting because I ended up making her wait almost 10 minutes because she was in the cemetery and I was outside! But when I had the brilliant idea of calling her we got it worked out and she was a doll about the whole thing. She met me with a bright smile on her face and I loved her from there!

Caitlin reminds me so much of Carrie Underwood, she has that sweet personality, the same stunning smile and that hair? Yeah, I can admit I’m jealous of it. But once she got into her prom dress…total Vogue! I had a ton of fun with her and her mom and sister, through all the burrs that got all over us to me almost falling in the river. They are a great bunch!

Caitlin, good luck with school! I can absolutely see you being an amazing Special Needs Teacher!! You’re a beauty and so great to work with. I had an absolutely wonderful time with you!

And one with her super cute niece that tagged along!

Kirsten

Leslie — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 18:01:59 +0000

I SO behind on posting on here but I have a new resolve that I’ll be caught up totally with all my blog post, edits and CDs sent out within the next 2 weeks! Ah, the joys of cramming in all my clients that had booked me before my knee surgery! And as Cache Valley people know…we’re on a deadline because ya never know when the snow will hit us! Even though she’s a more recent session I’m in the middle of editing her session and had to post these!

Kirsten is one the cutest seniors ever! The fact that she’s a LHS Grizzly just sweetens the deal (I gotta show some love for my former high school! haha) She was up for everything I mentioned and let’s just say I was very relieved that she doesn’t have a fear of balloons. Not only is she stunning but she’s a sweet girl too.

When I booked her I asked my brother, who is in the same grade at their school together, about her and he said that everyone at school likes her because she’s nice to everyone. I just love that about her and I think it makes her an even more beautiful young lady! Plus she’s a changing pro, how many girls do you know that can pull off changing into TWO formal dresses in their car?

Kirsten, I just know that you’re going to have great things happen for you! Good luck with Cosmetology School, with your cute personality you’re going to have a huge clientele. You are an absolute doll and I’m already looking forward to our next shoot together!

Katie

Leslie — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 23:56:39 +0000

Katie’s mom called me and asked if I could take Katie’s pictures with her harp before she got her new one. I was so excited from the minute when I heard that she was a harpist because that was something I wanted so badly at my wedding but we couldn’t find one. Boo!
This cute, CUTE, girl has been playing the harp for 4 years and she’s only 13! Give the girl some props! I was lucky enough to have Katie play for us while taking her pictures and it was wonderful! I think I’m going to start hiring her to come with me to all my sessions so I can shoot accompanied by that heavenly sound!
No, really I was so impressed by Katie’s talents and her sweet, easy to get along with, personality. And if anyone is like me and wants a harpist at their wedding…she’s available! If you’re looking for one give me a call or leave a comment and I’ll get you her phone number. You won’t be sorry, she plays absolutely beautifully! And let’s be honest…she looks beautiful too!

I feel for ya!

Leslie — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:51:36 +0000

A few months ago I won a mentorship with Brooke Snow and it changed everything I thought about photography business. Along with the mentorship I got a session with her as well. I was so stoked for everything BUT the session. Even though I knew she did amazing work and I trusted her I still had the panic…I wanted to wait until I lose weight, until my hair is a bit longer, until I could buy a brand new wardrobe. But I couldn’t and I fretted over it. So I went there and trusted her direction and her angles and by george! I loved them! Being in front of the camera gave me new appreciation for what I ask of my clients. It’s hard! haha You feel uncomfortable and nervous but it did give me a new outlook, I’m going to be so much more understanding that sometimes you’re going to need time to warm up to this big hunk of camera shoved in your face! And sometimes I need to give better direction. But I’m mostly going to love you guys even more because you’re putting your trust in me!

So in all fairness I’m posting my favorites from the session. Ok, ok…and because I love them!

Tyra

Leslie — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:22:30 +0000

So I got to work with this STUNNING girl and she was absolutely perfect! Not only is she gorgeous but she did everything that was suggested to her, including crawl up on the hood of an old truck and pose in a not very comfortable position! Oh and did I mention that the top of the hood was scalding hot? If that wasn’t enough to make me love her, her fun personality did!

Taken at a Brooke Snow workshop

Ali

Leslie — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:17:09 +0000

Ali needed some updated pictures of herself but for the life of us we just couldn’t get together! We ended up finally finding a quick hour late one night. Not ideal since most (read: ALL) of my locations are best with natural light outdoor! So I had to do some quick thinking and scouting for her session. In the end I found a new indoor location, stretched my creativity, and met a new friend!