School's Out! Snapshots

Tomorrow is the last day of school for us

Hooray!

Here are some things I try and remember to document on the last day of school

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Favorite Things

If you are a follower of my blog you know I love to capture my clients "Favorite Things" I think this is also something important to do with your children each year. That way we can always remember their current obsessions. 

Welcome to Summer!!

I saw this idea online awhile back and can't wait to do it again tomorrow! It's been a fun tradition that just starts off the summer with a BANG

Stat Sheet

Add your child's current stats, and current loves to a photo each year. It would be so much fun to look back on a pile of 15 "stat photos"

(L) Fabulous Fads

Remember to take a photo of the big trend each year! (goodbye silly bands!)

(R) Mom's special touches

I copied this idea from pinterest! I just love the idea of sometimes document all the hard work we put in. It might come in handy ;)

“I Did It!” Details

We always take photos on the FIRST day of school of our children's sparkly new outfits. Make sure to capture those worn out shoes and backpacks on the last day

Through Their Eyes

Send your child to school with an old or disposable camera.  So they can document their favorite school friends and recess moments

Last Day Traditions

Every year on the last day of school we go get our first snow cone. Take a photo of those tradition. You will love looking back on all the "snow cone" shots! 

Large prints for $5!

I am so excited about this! 

you can get this size photo

for $5!

all you do is go to your local blueprint and copy store. This photo is 3x4 feet!

Here is my segment

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Here are some places that will do it. 

Intermountain Blueprint & Copy

909 North Freedom Boulevard

Provo, UT 84604-3352

(801) 375-4795

SBR Technologies

2525 South 900 West, South Salt Lake

(801) 486-1391

www.e-sbr.com

Logan Blue

33 West 100 North

Logan, UT 84321

(435)752-2583 

www.loganblue.com

Ogden Blue

175 25th Street

Ogden, 84401

(801) 392-7573

www.ogdenblue.com

Check out Susan's post here! And let me know if you try it out :)

genius. 

Photoshop actions

My last segment on Studio 5 I talked about my favorite photoshop actions. You NEED Them ;) 

Check it out

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P.S I was deathly sick so don't judge my voice ;)

The Adams family . . ♪da na na na

 

I get to work with Darin on studio 5. Now if you watch the show you know what a fun, goofball he is :) Lets just say his family is a great reflection of those fun same qualities. I laughed the whole shoot! It did not feel like work at all!

Did we take some "normal photos" sure. . . those just aren't as fun to post ;)

That rockstar of mine I told you about

So my husband just did something really cool, and co wrote the new Studio 5 theme song that launched today!

Awesome right?

Well, I totally Love it and you will too!

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 So fun right?

Here is the interview they did today on the show talking about all the behind the scenes stuff 

You can listen/download  the song here

Yummy recipe!

Yesterday on the show I got to do a little cooking segment  about my favorite holiday appetizer. The kitchen was a fun change and Brooke and Darrin always make it a blast! 

Now go make this dip. It is so yum!

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Ingredients:
8 oz. sour cream
8 oz. cream cheese
16 oz. cheddar cheese, grated (sharp or mild)
4 oz. chopped green chilies
Green onion (suit your own taste)
1 c. chopped ham
1/2 pound chopped bacon
1 round bread loaf, hollowed out

Method:
Mix first seven ingredients together and put into the hollowed out bread loaf. Bake at 350 degrees uncovered for one hour. Serve with leftover bread or chips

Christmas cards ideas and a new product!

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Its that time to order Christmas Cards! Yahoo :) Im loving our snow!

New Luxe cards

These cards are so fun and are already a huge hit this season! The circle ones can even come with a hole punched at the top to add ribbon and hang.

They are  $49.00 for a set of 25 cards double sided, on pearl paper!

(Good news! If your my client email me for your discount)

Are you a photographer? Purchase the psd files and use them for all your clients!

More good news- They are on sale all week till November 12th HERE

AND we are having a GIVEAWAY for a free set of 25 cards. Go to the 3am blog to enter!

How to look thinner in photos!

Who want's to learn?  Hope these tips help:)

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Stretch it Out
When posing on the ground, make sure to stretch out your legs. This will elongate your body, making it so you're not cut off at the knees.




Take it to the Edge
Always sit on the edge of the chair. Your posture will look much better and remember - the closest body part to the camera always looks the largest.




Your Best Side
Turn sideways to the camera, planting one foot in front of the other. Point your toe to the camera and place all your weight on your back foot. This allows you to look thinner by centering your weight away from the camera. (This is a great trick the celebs use!)





Look Up
When taking a photo it's important that your photographer does not snap the picture from below. This adds another 20-50 pounds to the 10 pounds automatically and annoying added by the camera. So bend down so they can get a great angle from up top!




Be Aware
Be aware! Pull head slightly forward, and tip chip down to minimize any appearance of a double chin. Hold your arms slightly away from your body. This keeps upper arm flab from flattening out.

Top Ten Color Walls of Utah: Fall Edition

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1. Maroon and Yellow Checkered
A&W, 701 N. Main Street, Logan
A checkered backdrop is such a great patternto work with. You can use the checks to frame people in. It also gives great depth and interest to your photo, without you having to do all the work!

2. Black and White striped
1050 N. Main Street, Logan
Stripes all are the rage right now, so this is a great way to incorporate the trend into your home. A secret, tucked away find - these shots would also look great printed in black and white!

3. Red
Mellen Glass,132 N Main St., Brigham City
This wall makes a serious, bold statement. The window details and textured brick make it a favorite for me!

4. Blue 

American Legion, 845 W 24th St., Ogden

Bright, blue walls are one of my favorite to photograph on. This wall will give you a clean, crisp look, and complement all skin tones.

5. Green 

470 S Main Street, Bountiful

6. Yellow
900 S State Street, Salt Lake City

7. Multi-Colored Wall
900 S State Street, Salt Lake City

8. White
900 S State Street, Salt Lake City

9. Lavender
Mercado Latino Market, 300 S University Avenue, Provo

10. Mint Green
900 W Center Street, Provo

I has been so fun seeing all your photos at my last top ten spots! I can't wait to see what you do with these :)
Hope you love them!

Celebrate!

You guys were right on your guesses! Shelley's full shoot coming soon :) K now I hope you take my advice and go celebrate you!

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I love the theme of celebrate! It's a very important concept to remember and embrace in our daily lives. I thought of a few things we don't take time to celebrate enough - the challenge is to do so!

Celebrate Yourself

This is one thing we never do. As women, we don't get a lot of time to feel pretty and take time out for ourselves. We need to do this more often and document it. You will feel so happy you did! Having a great picture of yourself is not only useful for our businesses and blogs - it is also an important thing for our children to have, in years to come.

Celebrate your Spouse

I can't tell you how many times I have been on a family photo shoot, and I tell the parents it's "their turn" - and the couple visibly feels awkward! We need to take photos with our spouse, and often. Celebrate your love, and most importantly hang of photo of just you two, in your home for your children to see.

Celebrate Your Space

We spend so much time making memories and decoration our house "just perfect," we also need to take time to celebrate the work we have put into it. Document your space. It will be so fun to look back on all the different looks your home had through the years!

Celebrate Your Spirit

I think this is the key to a great family photo - to any photo! Don't just bring great clothing and a smile to a shoot, but bring a vision that represents your family. Show who you are, your spirit! Get dreaming up your next photo shoot - make it something to celebrate. I can't wait to see!

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trivia :)

Getting ready for my studio 5 segment today. Here is a sneak peak :)

Any of you recognize this girl?? (heres a hint- She's a big time blogger you all love)

My segment is centered studio 5's theme for the year. Who's the biggest studio 5 fan that knows what this is?

Back-to-School photos

Back-to-school is a great time to catch some yearly photos of your children. I like to focus on what they look like, and what they love, that year. Here are some ideas and tips to keep on hand as you prepare for those annual back-to-school snapshots:

Sign Me Up!

Each year have your child hand write, on a sign, the grade they will be in that year. This is a fun way to see how their handwriting has advanced year to year, as well as knowing exactly what year that photo was taken. Put them all next to each other in a book when they graduate for a happy gift!

Favorite Things

In my photography business, I always try to take a "favorite thing" photo of each client - a certain toy, a favorite doll, a new hobby. I think this would be a great thing to do every year - a photo to remember what that child's favorite thing, or interest, was that year.

Get Focused

Details are always important when taking photos. Get in close to capture those details that make that year/age special. It may be their missing teeth, long flowing locks, huge backpack or anything that makes them "them" that year. Also capture all of the fun clothing trends (so we can look back and laugh!).

Get in the Scene

Another fun tradition is to always take your child's photo in front of school the school they are attending that year. This is a little detail that will be so fun to have later on in life. While you're there, explore for other great photo backgrounds. Schools are often a backdrop hot spot! Great old brick, fun bright colored doors, and, believe it or not, a dumpster makes for a great background with its bright coloring and textured sides (just be sure to get up close!).

My Top Ten Color Wall's

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These are hidden shots of color - tucked behind alleys, up narrow side streets, even inside tunnels. When scouting out a good location, a photographer's eye is naturally drawn toward color. But I also like to look for interest - texture and even pattern. When you find a good wall, work it - with different angles, different wardrobe options, different lighting. Here are a few of my favorite "Utah color wall" locations.

When you go to these spots send me a link I would love to see your photos!

Colorful Striped Wall 

650 N. Main Street, Logan 

You will find this amazing wall tucked away behind the Papa Murphy's on Main Street. It speaks loud volumes with its bold primary colors with a subtle hint of vintage coloring. Now this is something you could design a room around!

Bright Red Patterned Wall 

Taqueria La Costa Burrito, 4700 West 5800 North, Tremonton 

I don't only love this wall because of its vibrant red color, but you just can't find a pattern wall everywhere. A black outfit will steal the show here!

Bear River City 

This charming building is perfect for a great vintage look. The front offers strong pillars and an old fashion sign, then head on over to the side for some bright colorful brick.

Bright, Royal Blue Wall 

Napa Auto Parts, 498 South Main Street, Brigham City 

Bold? Yes, please! This deep tone will richen up any photo. I love to pair it with a great pink or yellow. This wall is perfect for boys and girls.

Gray Wall 

Historic 25th Street, Ogden 

Looking for something more natural or modern? Go with this sleek Gray. Its color flatters all skin tons and it has just the right amount of texture for a little flair. When you're done here go ahead, keep walking because you will find all sorts of hidden photography treasures here.

Bright Pink Wall 

Jose Burritos, 2583 North Main Street, Clearfield 

Think Pink! This unexpected spot is just perfect for a photo with sass. The best news is all sides of this building are painted so go any time of day!

White Textured Wall 

100 South Main Street, Bountiful 

Soft and serene this wall gives you a crisp clean look while still having that sought after texture in the circles

Olive Green 

160 South 5th West, Salt Lake City 

Right behind the gateway is where this beauty is hidden. It offers several different tones of green from sage to olive you will be happy with this choice. Don't forget to use the great levels and garage doors for some sitting options.

Bright Orange Wall with Blue Trim 

Just off the 1-15 Exit, West Side Frontage Road, Lehi (can see it from the freeway) 

This wall makes me happy with the perfect tone or orange mixed with the soft blue. Don't stress the wardrobe, everyone will just be checking out the wall!

Tunnel 

Entrada Golf Couse, 2537 Entrada Trail, St. George 

St. George offers us such a beautiful landscape. Go over to the golf course snap some killer photos in the light shining tunnel and don't forget to hop on the black and red rock for another great photo.

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***Studio 5 does not encourage or promote the use of these locations without prior authorized permission.

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