Friday, February 25, 2011

Baby T - Newborn Baby Photography in Logan, Utah

Gorgeous Mom! And Sweet Baby boy.  

He was wide awake and just too cute!



I love comparison photos and tiny toes





Wednesday, February 23, 2011

D& J - Engagement Photos in Logan, Utah

I know, backwards right? First I share the bridal photos and finally I share the engagement photos.  That's because I've been busy working on their guest signature book. It's ready for proofing now.
And you get to see a few of their favorite photos!










Saturday, February 19, 2011

Bridal Portraits - Wedding Photography - Riter Mansion - Logan, Utah


As you can tell its the beginning of wedding season here in Utah again. And this bride is not only gorgeous but we are privileged to call her a friend.  Her father helped care for my son each Sunday for 6 months when my husband went to church without me during chemo.  It's hard to believe I was diagnosed almost 5 years ago (April 21st).  She's all grown up!





Who can look this great with a big smile and pull off serious in the very next photo? Destiny, that's who!




Friday, February 18, 2011

Just like new!

Sharon took my class at ReneePearson.com  There is Photo First Aid and Photo Preserves. I don't like to do the retouching for my students.  But I do like helping them figure out how to do it on their own. Here is what she had to say about the individual attention she needed on a photo that was dear to her:
Laura,
Thank you so much! What you did with the one photo and the advice you gave about the other should really help. 
I also thought I'd share some unique perspectives that I got after your retouching. First, when I went looking for the photo with the more neutral backdrop, I thought I remembered it being blueish and was surprised when it seemed more gray. Your retouching made it look the way I remembered it. Likewise, warming up the faces made me like my own much better--I'm the one not smiling! It made the look much warmer, and typically I think I look either very serious or more "all smiles" in my childhood photos.
Anyway, my ultimate point is I like the retouched photo so much that I plan to frame it and spend more time restoring the bookcase photo, which as you said needs a lot of individual attention.
Again, thank you!
Sharon K.

Thank you Sharon for letting me share this!  Hopefully it will help other people who have or will take my classes at ReneePearson.com

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Rocky Mountain Elk

It's been fun to see my husband photograph wildlife again.  
I want to share this great shot with you.  
Click on this image to see it larger:

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Photo Preserves Online Class Available again!

I want you to be the first to know I get to run this class one more time.


Go Here to see more information about this class.
You'll need Photoshop Elements (6.0 or higher)
I got my copy of Elements at Expercom.com for $90 and it included a $20 gift card to Shutterfly.
OR
 Photoshop (CS or higher) for about $699

This class is a self paced class over the internet.  Once you register you'll have lifetime access to the class videos.  Registration begins March 3rd. Class begins March 31st. I'll be sure to remind you again when the time draws near. 

Take a look at the high speed video of most of the class:
video

Monday, February 14, 2011

Children's Photography- Logan, Utah

I took these photos the other day with my new f1.8 lens (LOVE IT!).
It's perfect for portraits.  We just used window light for this.

For those of you interested, I'll be running my Photo Preserves class again this spring!
Go see a live chat video at that link.  Of course, the class is screen capture so you won't be looking at my face during class time.

Monday, February 7, 2011

Sneak Peek - Logan Utah Engagement Session

Here's a sneak peek Destiny! 
So glad you are getting an engagement album because you are going to have a difficult time picking just one. Wow! Great photo session you two.

Friday, February 4, 2011

World Joy Ghana in Cache Valley

Just a few photos from the World Joy Ghana dinner and auction last night.  
It's really hard to be worried about the recession when these people are so poor that they don't even know there is a recession. Sky View High built a kindergarten in Ghana last year.  In 2011 more of our valley is involved and we want to build a health post there. It was wonderful to be a part of the night and see generosity of the people here in our valley.

















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