dessert?? ALWAYS!! {fresno clovis wedding photographer} Image

dessert?? ALWAYS!! {fresno clovis wedding photographer}

April 12, 2010

Yes, I am a dessert lover.  One of my favorite quotes is, “Dessert is not a treat, it is a necessity.”  Dark chocolate anything is my favorite, but I grew up eating a HUGE bowl of ice cream every evening (can’t do that anymore…) and anything with frosting on it lights my fire.  I’m trying to be “good” these days with my sugar intake, but really, if someone offers it to me?  No self control.  The bridal shower I photographed a couple of weekends ago had these fabulous tiny petit fours and tartlette desserts… even their names are so pretty!!  So yes, I had to try them.  And they tasted even better than they look…

At I Heart Faces this week, they are sharing delectable dessert photos!!  Make sure you come on over on a full stomach, or you may be tempted to run to the bakery…

                                                                                                

11 Comments

  • Jen Parker · Posted April 12, 2010 at 9:32 am · Link

    Beautiful photo! I love petit fours. Gives you more reason to eat more than one!

  • krista · Posted April 12, 2010 at 9:52 am · Link

    that looks so tasty! and i love the colors!

  • Beckie K · Posted April 12, 2010 at 11:02 am · Link

    yumm!!!

  • Kelsey · Posted April 12, 2010 at 11:03 am · Link

    Looks delicious!!!

  • Vanessa · Posted April 12, 2010 at 1:51 pm · Link

    Those are gorgeous!

  • Amy Henderson · Posted April 12, 2010 at 2:57 pm · Link

    Fantastic shot!

  • Tricia · Posted April 12, 2010 at 3:42 pm · Link

    Oh they do look wonderful. The presentation makes them even more tempting. Great shot. I’m definitely looking at gaaining a few pounds looking at all of these yummies this week too. ;)

  • Crystal · Posted April 12, 2010 at 5:19 pm · Link

    WOW>.. those look perfect and delicious.

  • RoryD · Posted April 12, 2010 at 8:30 pm · Link

    I love it! The color and the… chocolate… yum….

  • Anya Coleman · Posted April 13, 2010 at 1:01 pm · Link

    This looks yummy! This week’s theme is killing me with it’s deliciousness!

  • life with Kaishon · Posted April 13, 2010 at 1:59 pm · Link

    Oh my goodness. Beyond gorgeous : )

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Dramatic Black & White : {clovis fresno child portrait photographer} Image

Dramatic Black & White : {clovis fresno child portrait photographer}

March 29, 2010

I adore a stunning, emotional black and white image.  Of course, color is beautiful, but there is something about just the perfect black and white that seems to tell even more of a story than the bright, cheery colors can tell.  It has the ability to stir up more inside of the beholder.  This image is from a trip we made to one of my husband’s absolute favorite places ever : Jackson Hole, Wyoming.  In fact, our youngest is named after this town ;-) !  We drove out to a gorgeous lake on this day, but as soon as we shed our clothes to jump in and swim (except for the youngest and I because it was COLD!!!), the sky darkened and it was obvious a storm was coming.  This was caught just in the last few moments before we decided we should make our move to safe, dry ground.  It is one of my favorites from the whole trip — I love how it almost appears they are walking on water!

Be sure and visit I Heart Faces – there are hundreds of moving black and white images by so many talented photographers that will inspire you, touch you, and even make you giggle!!

11 Comments

  • Jessica · Posted March 29, 2010 at 9:44 am · Link

    That is simply stunning!

  • Clarice · Posted March 29, 2010 at 9:44 am · Link

    Very cool.

  • Kirstin · Posted March 29, 2010 at 9:55 am · Link

    Very pretty!

  • Jacque (Barnes) Austin · Posted March 29, 2010 at 10:12 am · Link

    Really Awesome! Wow, the mountains mixed with the swimsuits and water, really cool. This is my hubby’s favorite place to ski. Its beautiful!

  • Beckie K · Posted March 29, 2010 at 10:16 am · Link

    LOVE this!!

  • Kristi · Posted March 29, 2010 at 11:08 am · Link

    Beautiful image! You are so right about B&W! Love those mountains and dark clouds!

  • Liz · Posted March 29, 2010 at 12:08 pm · Link

    Wow, that is beautiful. Those clouds . . . just wow.

  • Grace · Posted March 29, 2010 at 1:00 pm · Link

    Beautiful shot! Very mysterious….

  • Kate - k8tography · Posted March 29, 2010 at 8:38 pm · Link

    This is such a great capture! Those clouds look very ominous!

  • Kerry · Posted March 29, 2010 at 10:37 pm · Link

    What an amazing location and a wonderful image you have captured here!

  • audra bender · Posted March 30, 2010 at 5:33 pm · Link

    love this!

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angles {fresno clovis family portrait photographer} Image

angles {fresno clovis family portrait photographer}

March 22, 2010

This is one of my favorite shots of one of my favorite families!!  If I remember right, my husband was actually the one who placed everyone in this photo — he is so good at that.  I should hire him.  I was up on a ladder to shoot, and I think I was making the dad in this photo very nervous!  But look at all those girls!   He is used to looking out for danger!  We did this photo shoot to get some family shots they could use for their church entry and for prayer cards as they are preparing to go out in the mission field this summer!  Such a loving, generous family — God is going to use them in amazing ways!!  You can learn more about them here:  www.actisfamily.com.

Be sure to stop by I Heart Faces for some more creative, fun angles!!

6 Comments

  • Kelly · Posted March 22, 2010 at 10:03 pm · Link

    great angle! Love it! Love the light!

  • Jacque (Barnes) Austin · Posted March 22, 2010 at 10:12 pm · Link

    Hey there, Awesome shot. Love it. Love your blog music. I use it all the time for my Senior Girls sessions. SWEET!!!!!!

  • Lolli · Posted March 23, 2010 at 1:14 am · Link

    I love the perspective in this family shot! The coloring is great, too!

  • Beckie K · Posted March 23, 2010 at 2:32 am · Link

    LOVE LOVE LOVE!! You nailed this one!

  • Amy · Posted March 23, 2010 at 5:33 am · Link

    I adore this! Great composition and lines – it really grabs your attention!

  • Laurel · Posted March 23, 2010 at 12:00 pm · Link

    Very cute angle!

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warm and snuggly {fresno clovis child portrait photographer} Image

warm and snuggly {fresno clovis child portrait photographer}

March 15, 2010

Never a dull moment with a three year old.  Especially when the three year old is a boy, right?  I’ve realized the look here on my son’s face is prevalent in about 80% of the photos I take of him… and yes, his mouth is wide open because he is making some kind of loud noise! ;-)   Our kids have always liked to bundle up with us on a Saturday morning in our bed, but now with them getting older, it seems it turns into a tickle fest or a throw-everyone-off-the-bed fest… but whatever it is, I think we will all treasure those snuggly memories!  These quilts that my kids are wrapped up in here also hold many memories — most of them are made by hand by my grandmother and some are quite old.  All the better to bundle up with :-) .

Lots of talented photographers are showing their bundled up moments at i heart faces, so please go take a look!

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  • jenny · Posted March 15, 2010 at 3:51 pm · Link

    oh, i love this! I love the color in the quilts and the crisp quality of the photo!

  • Brenda Edwards · Posted March 15, 2010 at 4:01 pm · Link

    What a great photo! Very creative for the theme. I love that you use those beautiful quilts!

  • Dana-from chaos to Grace · Posted March 15, 2010 at 4:37 pm · Link

    awwwwww…I LOVE this!! It’s crystal clear and the colors are YUMMY! I love the relationship between the two subjects. TOTALLY beautiful!

  • Merlot · Posted March 15, 2010 at 5:00 pm · Link

    Oh, so precious! I love quilts :) And the colors are so vibrant.

  • Erin · Posted March 15, 2010 at 5:41 pm · Link

    I love the colors, but I especially love the playfulness! Their expressions are so genuine it just makes you want to grin!

    –Thanks for your comment on my photo as well!

  • Morgan · Posted March 15, 2010 at 5:48 pm · Link

    So cute! I love the color in the quilts!

  • angi · Posted March 15, 2010 at 6:46 pm · Link

    thats the kind I like the fun kind love the smiles

  • Tasha Ramstad Photography · Posted March 15, 2010 at 7:13 pm · Link

    Such a great candid moment…love it!

  • Heidi Lawson · Posted March 15, 2010 at 9:17 pm · Link

    Super cute! I love that quilt.

  • Jeri · Posted March 16, 2010 at 3:28 pm · Link

    I love their expressions!! And they look sooo cozy. ;)

  • Kelsey · Posted March 16, 2010 at 10:57 pm · Link

    What a cute shot! Love those quilts!!

  • Billykidd · Posted March 17, 2010 at 12:09 am · Link

    What great memories and you captured it perfectly! Love this entry!

  • ayres photography · Posted March 17, 2010 at 11:19 pm · Link

    Awwww! I love this one! Great shot! :)

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