Monday, February 22, 2010
My Valentine surprise for Amber was a big hit. If you haven’t seen their video, make sure to check it out. You’ll find a link at the bottom of my blog. Just click on their little icon. And if you have seen the video, and loved the music, you’re in for a treat. The song is “Happy” by Secrets in Stereo, and if you go to their website HERE you can download the entire album for free!
I get to shoot Amber’s bridals this weekend and I can’t wait. But in the meantime, here’s a second look at some of my favorites from their session. This time you can enjoy each image at any rate you choose. (FYI, not all of the video images are in this post…) Amber and Jared met bowling so we decided to incorporate that into their session. We also lucked out and found a few other quirky fun spots that brought out their personality as a couple. Loved it!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
It was such a beautiful day today that I couldn’t resist getting out in the sunshine. And I absolutely love watching Ella explore. I love how the world is hers for the taking.
Tonight I gave a little presentation on creativity. I brought a Mardi Gras mask Ella made at the museum this week as an example of creativity. There were lots of fun decorations, stickers, feather, etc. to decorate our masks with. But during the Mardi Gras activity, Ella could barely consentrate on making her mask because she was so interested in watching what everyone else was doing. I’m sure she wasn’t watching them to see if theirs was better than hers. She was just genuinely curious. But, if we imagine a room full of adults in that same setting, how many of us would be secretly watching everyone else to see who’s was best or if we were doing it right. Isn’t it sad how we stifle our own creative efforts because we’re worried about what others are doing and how ours compares. I think we should stop 
Who’s with me?
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
As we were walking into our lunch I noticed these windows and thought…those match Kelsey’s shoes perfect. So we revisted them on our way out. As we were shooting around the temple, Kelsey said she liked pictures by that “one tree”. I immediately knew which one she was referring to. I’ve seen a million shots by this tree that I don’t like. But she was the bride and I figured, how bad can it be. Well, let me tell you…turns out in the winter time it’s wonderful! It’s all about the right angle I discovered
Once we finished at the temple we hurried to the Manor for family pictures and an evening of dessert. What more could you want in life? How about a take home candy buffet. You got it! Kelsey’s mom & family put one together themselves and requested it get some major camera time Then for the grand finale, SPARKLERS…most exciting exit yet!
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. Due to our schedules this year, Jordan and I decided to celebrate this day of love earlier, in January. But I didn’t want to miss out on the holiday fun today, so I made this video for Jared to surprise Amber with (at least that was the plan…I haven’t actually heard how it turned out). They hadn’t seen any of the pictures yet, except the two teasers I posted 
I’ve watched this video several times and I just really love it. I think it’s just the genuine happiness these two radiate and how that’s reflected in the song/image combo. I wanted to share it with you all today to spread the love. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Watch the love HERE in HD. Make sure you do it in full screen mode. It’s better that way
Thursday, February 11, 2010
It rained on Kelsey & Ryan’s wedding day…BUT…it only made things that much more vibrant and beautiful. And it was almost warm enough to feel like spring showers…almost. All day, I loved watching the little glances these two exchanged. We had a limited amount of time to shoot after their temple ceremony and before their JSMB luncheon, so we worked quickly to get what we could, then ran out of the rain in to a delicious meal and a room full of loved ones!
Stay tuned for part two, featuring our second go around at the temple + their beautiful Eldredge Manor reception!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
My husbands computer died and he has a test tomorrow…so “playing” with today’s shoot tonight loses in the “who needs the computer more” question we’re now facing. But I quickly picked out these shots before getting kicked off. I knew when I was taking this series that I would love them. Thanks for the marketing lesson today Jared! And Amber, thank you for just being so beautiful inside and out. Seriously.
by Liz Frandsen
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