Live. Love. Photography

The BLOG has MOVED!!!

2009-09-07T06:36:00.000-07:00

The blog has a new home! Come visit me at www.livelovephotography.com/blog! Please update your computers!

Sneak Peek {Boojum Tree Wedding Photographer}

2009-09-01T14:30:00.000-07:00

Venue: Boojum Tree
Flowers: Endearing Floral Design @ Thee Wedding Warehouse
Dresses: Jennyvi Dizon Couture
Jewelry: Two Sisters Jewelry Boutique
Hair: Yours truly =) and Trinidad
Makeup: Me again!

Oh Baby! {Tempe Maternity Photographer}

2009-08-31T09:34:00.000-07:00

And baby makes 3! This cute little couple I had the pleasure of meeting early this year to photograph their renewal ceremony. She found me from another client's Myspace picture. They had another wedding to renew their vows before he was to be deployed. He has been gone for awhile and was back for a quick visit so we were able to get a maternity session in this time. I am praying, and I am sure she is too, that he will be back for the birth. I love photographing them because they are so darn cute together! No coaxing on my part, just sweet loving gestures the whole time. Well............ I take that back. Mimicking a preggar?? Dude, that may land you a punch in the face by a hungry, hormonal, woman!

Much, much better =)

Ugh! SO beautiful! AND tiny!

Thanks again J and J. Baby V is so lucky and gonna be sooooo cute! I can't wait to get my camera on him! I LOVE whasian babies! haha!

~Click here for their slideshow~

Sneak Peek { Arizona maternity photographer}

2009-08-26T07:23:00.001-07:00

Wow.

2009-08-21T06:56:00.000-07:00

So last night I went to hear Joe Buissink, celebrity wedding photographer, speak about his work and his style and just his philosophy. He has a love and passion for the art that shines through to his images. All I can say is Wow.

What I am seeing after meeting all of these amazing photographers, is that they are amazing people foremost. They have hearts for eyes. Truly. None of them talk about settings or post processing or all the technical jargon that all of us newbies are trying to figure out and get the "tips" and "secrets". There really aren't any secrets. The difference is us. You. Me. And no matter how much we learn, WE could never see what HE sees. Or feel what he feels. His moments are different than the moments you and I see. We have to learn to see on our own. And what you see is totally different than another person, and that right there is what sets us apart. He said something last night that had me nodding my head. Actually he said a lot of things that had me doing that. A lot of young photographer's today try to photoshop that image to perfection. Tweeking and tweeking. Or pulling 3 photographs together to make one. He said there is no perfect image. But there are perfect moments. Wow. I like this guy.

To be honest I had heard his name before but never have seen his work. Well, I did, and you have too if you read the celebrity magazines. I even contemplated going to see him speak because it was far. But I am so glad I did. His images are stunning but his mind and his heart are what hooked me. He encouraged us to "see". To open our eyes to moments. To try to see something different. To shoot with our eyes closed and just "see" with our other senses. To shoot and make sure we leave a little of ourselves in our photos. Once on FB a friend commented to me that she could see my personality in all of my photos. At the time I didn't think anything really of it. Now after hearing him speak that was probably one of the best compliments I have ever recieved. And it is affirming that I am on the right track.

He spoke about the charities such as Autism Awareness that he contributes to. What we do as photographers is so great. We have been given talents that can be shared and need to be. He encouraged us to get involved and get rejuvenated and give. Wow. I love this guy. His images were just breathtaking. His wedding clients the likes of Jessica Simpson, Christina Aguilara, Jenny Garth, Tiffany-Amber Thiessen, Brendan Fraser, Catherine Zeta Jones and Micheal Douglas, and Jennifer Lopez and many others. At first I had to think about which wedding was this when he showed JLO's. I figured it out though because I recognized her dress. It was the one to the dancer!

Then he talked about his most memorable wedding and it wasn't one of their fabulous weddings. It was one he shot for Make a Wish foundation for a young 8 year old girl with cancer. Her wish was to get married. So they had a wedding for this little girl. The lucky guy was her father. He said there were 150 people there. And it was perfect. And he shot her dancing with her father. And then all three, parents and her. And shortly thereafter she passed away. And I just sat there and tears just rolled down my face. Ugh. I hate when that happens..........because it messes up my eyelashes.

Here is a sneak peek of what's next..............

I HEART my clients!!

2009-08-20T07:51:00.000-07:00

The thing I love most about doing hair and photography are the relationships I build with each and every one of my clients. As a hairstylist my clients become great great friends! We talk about everything when they come in. They can tell me their life stories and I tell them mine. We listen, we inspire each other, laugh together, even cry sometimes! I have clients of all ages. Ones who are younger, not married, or new moms who I can give tips or advice. Older clients who have grown children or married for 20 years who have helped me through tough times. Sometimes we just listen to each other. And I am the lucky one because I get that with each and everyone of my clients. I get to hear so many life experiences. And it is really cool.

As a photographer I don't necesarily get that intimate one-on-one time, however for those few hours they let me into their homes, their families. They allow me to be a part of the most important days of their lives. They welcome me as if I were family. I get to observe so much in that time. And my style of shooting I actually try not to talk too much to them when I am shooting, unless you are doing something funky with your face or eyebrows! I have been able to witness so many different kinds of relationships and love. All different and unique in their own way. All that work for the particular family or couple. And I am truly lucky to be able to capture them, the way they are. Real families. Real people. Real love.

Anyway I don't know where I am really going with this except that I HEART my clients! Here is a little gift that my client from last weekend's shoot gave me. Isn't it pretty! They were a super cute couple! Their session will be coming up next.......

FAQ- Live Love Style

2009-08-18T06:40:00.000-07:00

So recently I was asked by a reader if I would post tips and such for amatuers. At first I was hesitant. Not because I have top secret information or something. But really who do I think I am?? And I didn't want other people to think does this girl think she's the shiz or something? Then I thought a little more and I was like I don't care! Obviously someone thinks I know something if they are asking me right?? I know I don't know everything so I am definately not Faking the Funk or even claiming I have have Funk in the first place. But if you think my so-called shiz stinks, Oh well. Plug your nose. So if you have a question feel free to email me. Might take me time to email you back if it is a detailed question but I will. I am just busy running this and doing hair and being a mom! I have answered some of your questions or at least try to give my personal experience. Editing questions are different because I don't use full version Photoshop. But if you use Elements or Lightroom I can help you! If you use Photoshop maybe you can help ME when I get it!

So first tip, backfocusing. I picked up this little tip online somewhere. Actually everything I have learned was found in the internet. So I guess this how I will pay it forward, BY INTERNET! Backfocusing is the little * button on your camera in the top right corner by the focus point grid (I am a Canon girl, and will be telling how to with a Canon. If you have a Nikon or other camera I am sure they can do the same I just don't know how. Try googling). This seperates the shutter button from focusing. You know when you push it half way to focus and then fully to take the picture and sometimes things move or whatever. Well this will seperate that and you will get better and more focused pictures. However I have heard some don't like using it when shooting kids because they are fast. I mainly shoot children and don't seem to have that problem. Here are the steps to activating the backfocus button:

On a Rebel:

Go to the menu and look for the button with the wrenches and go to Custom Functions. Under Custom Functions go to custom function 4 (Shutter/AE lock button) and set it at 1: AE lock/AF . Set on Al Servo and your done. Now you focus the the * instead of holding the shutter half way

On a 50D (probably the same on 20D/30D/40D but not positive):

Menu. Go to button with the little camera. Scroll to C.FnIV: Operations/Others. Go to number 1. scroll and set at 3-AE lock/Metering + AF start. Go to 2 AF-ON/AE lock button switch and enable it. Set on Al Servo.

On a 5D Mark II:

Its the same. Menu. Camera button. CFnIV:Operations/Others. Under 1 (Shutter button/AF-ON Button) scroll and set at 3-AE lock/Metering + AF Start. Then go to 2 at the top (Af-On/AE lock button switch) and Enable it. Set on Al Servo.

I am off today to meet and go to lunch with a reader who requested to meet me! I was in her Inspiration Blogroll. ME! =) Super cool!

Happy Tuesday and Happy Focusing!

And a post isn't a post without a picture! Some of you have seen this if you follow me on FB. I love my family! This image I will call Stay Focused and Backfocus! Haha. I'm a nerd.

Confessions of a Work-aholic

2009-08-18T00:18:00.000-07:00

So I am starting to see signs of a work-aholic and I don't like it. Not. One. Bit. But right now I don't have a choice as I am the only one providing for us right now. I am doing things I once got upset with my husband for doing. I stay up late (I am talking 3am!), I am constantly on the computer or phone. When I am not home working, I am working at the salon. My mind is always turning, my body always pacing. My husband gives me grief for leaving without saying good-bye because I am not thinking about saying good-bye, I am thinking about where I have go and what I have to do next. And I feel like I am always busy. Busy doing nothing sometimes. I need to get a system down. I schedule. I can do it. Starting off with bedtime. I am going to go. Right now. Because my baby is starting up school again in the morning, yay! At a big girl school. She is very excited. And I want to see her off. Here is a picture she drew the other day. I have posted her art before. Maybe I am biased because I am her mom, but I think she is pretty darn remarkable for being only four years old. Although I love my jobs, and incredibly fortunate to have a husband who is amazing with our kids and two striving businesses........ I miss my "mom" job.

S & D {California wedding photographer}

2009-08-17T08:03:00.000-07:00

When I was out in California the other week I was able to schedule an engagement session for these two. She was a referal from the J family whom I photographed earlier this year. The day we met up it had been a long day for these two working and being stuck in California traffic all afternoon since they drove 3 hours to see me. I had to wait a while for them on a soft sandy beach with a cool breeze and amazing views. Geesh, the things I do for my clients =). She wasn't feeling so fabulous after a 3 hour car ride, but I think she still looked amazing. Internet, you can be the judge. BTW, do any of you actually say the word fabulous?? I use it a lot when I write, but never say it. I think it is a funny sounding word and kinda annoys me when spoken but okay when written?? Why is that?? Anyway there I go rambling. Let's get to some images!

D was really cute with his future wife. So calm. He is another one who I could tell wasn't too sure about pictures. But became comfortable quick. I remember asking them how their wedding planning was going and he said he just had 2 chores, to get tan and get his teeth whitend!

So someone was on my side during this shoot. I had my shootsac on and I decided to put it on the beach. Well as soon as I did that and stood a little in the water, a huge wave came up and soaked me up to my booty!! And luckily, again, I put my memory cards in my shootsac which I usually have in my back pocket!!! Whew. Thank you Lord!

These next two are my favs!

This last one was a little The Notebook inspired! I was playing around when editing and came up with this image. I love how their bodies make a tiny heart! Do you see it?

Thank you S & D! I had fun hanging out with you guys and getting soaked!! Your love is fresh and fun and shows in these photos! I can't wait for the wedding =)

Click here for their slideshow

Sneak Peek e:session {California Wedding photographer}

2009-08-14T07:44:00.000-07:00

Mr. T one year young! {Gilbert Children Photographer}

2009-08-14T07:04:00.000-07:00

Mr. T is one year young! Mom was referred from a friend of mine who runs one of the best bootcamps in the East Valley who I photographed last year. Mr. T just turned one and mom was redoing his play room and wanted to get some fun shots of him with some vintage toys she had found. I know for a fact my friend will be quite jelly when she sees the antique desk!!

Isn't he so cute in his hat!

Few of the antique toys..........

Even an antique phone! He should run for president. Isn't there always a picture of the president with the phone upside down???

Such a handsome boy! Beautiful eyes! And I am a sucker for butt-chins! Is there another word for that?? Maybe I am not calling it by the right name?? Dimple chin maybe??

Thank you L & T! I had a fun with your little man and I hope you get that pool table out so you can start on his playroom!!

Click here for slideshow

Bookworm

2009-08-12T09:55:00.000-07:00

My husband takes my daughter to the library a few times a week when my son naps so I have at least a good 2 to 3 hours to myself. My daughter always comes home and shows me all the books she gets and movies. This morning when he was at the gym I was picking up our room and saw this on the floor by our bed. Dude, how many books can you read at a time?! ? He is always reading but I never really paid attention to how much! Granted most are baseball or fiction books. Don't let the tattoos fool you, he is a bonafide N-E-R-D! And I heart him. Big muscles, big brain, but especially his big heart =)

Jasmine Star workshop: Part Deux

2009-08-11T07:12:00.000-07:00

So for the shoot part of the workshop Jasmine showed us how she works with clients and gets those incredible shots. I was kinda nervous for the shoot because I am just weird like that. I don't know what my problem is sometimes. The night before we got together and did headshots of each other on the beach and I didn't really shoot. I notice I do this here too at photographer GTG......... I clam up......... I need to stop it! But I finally got in there and started shooting and got some decent stuff. I was lucky and got a few direct looks into the camera shots too! And it was HOT! Don't let California fool you. Poor guy was in a jacket! But he rocked it! He had the sweetest style. And he and his wife......(yes people they are a real life couple!).......were the cutest couple ever!

Location: The Club at Woodbury- so pretty, want to live there
Models: Melinda and Vern- stunning, stylish, artsy, madly in love
Floral: Carissa of JL Events & Design- perfection
Beauty/Hair: Vivian Tran-All Made Up Team- amazing, sweet, artist

Dress: Monique Lhuillier-haute

I could have photographed Melinda all day. She is absolutely breathtaking! Her eyes were doe-like it made her innocently captivating...........

Now let me tell you a little something about a woman named Vivian. She is a master! She can DO hair! When I do hair I throw in a Bump-it and call it a day. Hahaha. This lady sculpts masterpieces out of keratin. Seriously look at that hair! Mad-skillz that Viv!

I love this dress. It fits her body like skin. Delish. And love the uniqueness of the bouquet.

Jasmine's Mom and JD of course were there helping with the food, technical things, and just making sure Jasmine and us were taken care of. Mom must be so proud. She has an awesome daughter. And JD is the sweetest guy ever. Always taking care of his lady. You could just tell he was happy helping her. It was funny because at dinner someone asked him what his and Jasmine's work day is like. He replies scheduled. I joked and said he was a Babywise Husband. He looked at me with the cutest innocent blank face and me and another photographer who is with child just busted up laughing. Don't we all wish we had Babywise Husbands?? Geesh Jasmine's got it all =).

I had the best time at her workshop. Now I just want to just keep going to workshops. I think I am going to be a workshop groupie. Thanks you Jasmine, JD, and Momma Star for everything!

Jasmine Star Workshop: Part One

2009-08-10T07:02:00.000-07:00

I'm back!! Betcha didn't even know I was gone huh? Cause I am sneaky like that and set up auto-posts! I am so 2000-and-late and still am the only working photographer without a laptop! I had to check my emails daily from the Laguna Beach public library. I guess whatever gets you to the beach right?? But it was actually nice to be kinda unplugged.

I have been setting little goals. And since I am very limited on money and time, I told myself if I book so many family sessions or another wedding, I can get more gear or go to a workshop. When Jasmine's first workshop happened, I didn't even know who she was yet. Then I signed up for her newsletter and got the notice for her 2nd workshop before it went public. I contemplated going then but ....yeah that sold out in a millisecond. So I told myself I am going to go to her next workshop, and since I get her newletter I will be one of the first to be notified. Well the day it was announced I wasn't notified......Burn! She had technical problems and no one was notified and it went public instead. So the minute I saw it on her blog I jumped at the chance! I either am really lucky I got in or it just solidifies that I have no life except to sit at my computer waaaay too much. I felt like I won the lottery!

I had an amazing time in Orange County learning alongside with so many other photographers. The only thing I do regret is not staying with everyone at the hotel. My family came along with me and we have a place to stay there. So I didn't get that extra time with everyone on a more intimate level. There were so many cool people! I get a little anxious and either don't talk or talk too much. And I think I may have talked too much at the dinners! Then the day of the workshop we go around and introduce ourselves and tell our story. Everyone has these great little monologues and all I say is..... Hi I am Tina....ummm..... Jasmine literally had to finish my sentence and say ........and she is from Arizona and has stagefright..... Feeling like and Arse Part 3!

Having the opportunity to meet Jasmine in person was priceless. She is everything she represents on her blog and more. All around beautiful, hilarious, grounded, smart........but most importantly REAL. The workshop focused on Branding and what defines you. That is a hard question! Because truly at the end of the day we are no better photographers than the next person. So what makes you special?? What makes you stand out?? I guess you can ask yourself this question even if you aren't a photographer. I am still trying to find the answer and not quite sure what I am looking for either! Most of you who read her blog knows she makes up her own words. She actually has her own catchphrases that are HILAR! My favorite is still Don't fake the Funk people! All I can say to that is WORD sista.

The starlet in action.....

Showing us how it is done ANTM style........Tyra would be proud.......that expression......Now that is ferosh......

Jasmine's gun show............

I love this one. She looks so adorable with her freckles! Here she is with the talented photographer/entrepauner Bernie Aho from Canada, whom I unfortunately didn't get that much time to talk to but love his work......

Now some sneaky peeks of the shoot coming up tomorrow with all the yummy details..........

Tomkat Studio Cupcake toppers!

2009-08-07T08:12:00.000-07:00

One of my dearest friends makes the cutest party decor and invitations. Luckily I get to photograph many of these fun party items at various birthday parties and showers we go to. Recently Taryn of Serendipity Videography had a ice cream party for her little girl and Kim made these adorable cupcake toppers! For more party planning ideas, decor, and invitations visit here!

I wear my sunglasses at night......

2009-08-06T08:15:00.000-07:00

Here are some more shots I took a few weekends ago while on a road trip with the hubs. It wasn't a romantic getaway to a tropical island or anything, but probably a trip I will always remember. We drove through Seattle to Phoenix to transport a vehicle for someone. I was on the trucker diet. Not a fan of the trucker diet. The coffee was good but I ate enough convience store food. One can only have so much trailmix, jerky, and cracker jack! We ate at random restaurants and unfortunately I didn't get to experience any Waffle houses which I was hoping to do. I love greasy breakfast, especially in a random city!

My husband is the best at finding his way. People never believe him when he tells them he doesn't use a GPS. He is old skool and reads a map. And I am always confident (well, almost always) that he will get us to where we need to go. He thinks some technology instead of advancing people, are making people lazier and dumber. He has driven to so many places by using a map, he now remembers how to get to there by heart and memory. If he relied on a GPS he would just listen and never really pay attention to where he was going. It's kind of like your cell phone. Do you know any of your friends' phone numbers by heart??? I am so guilty of this............I think I am getting dumber.......

We drove a little over 1500 miles.......stayed in small hotels off the highway..... and talked for hours and hours about so many wonderful things. We got up at like 4am every morning to catch the worm! We didn't get to see much, which was fine with me, just what we saw while passing through. I took this picture somewhere in Oregan I think. It is rare to see mountains like that with snow on it and trees like that in Phoenix unless you go up north, which I rarely do. So I took a picture. I took it through the windshield, hence the dirty spots and the bug splats! I didn't want to remove them when I edited it cause I wanted to remember I was in the car when I took it! The drive was Amazing!! So beautiful. And NOT a hundred degrees outside. And it was so weird I had my sunglasses on until like 8pm. It didn't get dark until like 9:30!!

My Husband is a huge basefall fan. One of these days he wants to travel the country and go to a game at each of the major fields. So when we were in Seattle and Portland he made me snap pictures of Safeco and Qwest fields. They aren't great cause I was in the car but he was happy! One of these days he will be able to take his trip and get better pictures!

The view driving into downtown Seattle, reminded me of San Fransico cause of the hills................

Reading his directions and map! He thinks he looks mad in this picture! I think he was just concentrating. But seriously look at his arm?? Looks funny, like Popeye!

It was such a fun trip and we decided we are going to start saving for a motorhome once we have some money!! Ha! Boy do I sound old! We loved driving together and thought how much fun it would be to take the kids..........or better yet our grandchildren one day!

Sneak Peek: Look who's One! {Gilbert Children photographer}

2009-08-05T08:36:00.000-07:00

Roller Derby!

2009-08-03T08:03:00.000-07:00

So yesterday the family got together and celebrated my niece's 7th birthday at the local roller skating rink. It was so much fun and a workout! I could totally feel myself tightening my whole body just so I wouldn't fall. It reminded me of cheer practice and when I would be high up in the sky standing like a flamingo perched on someone's scrawny teenage arms. They would scream up at me from the ground to squeeze every muscle in my body, pretend you have a quarter between your cheeks and you can't drop it! Really people?? How about I just let it rain money?? HeHe!

Anyway my skating ability came back quickly and I was rollin' around that rink pretty smooth to the beats of Lady Gaga and the Black Eyed Peas. Then this guy shows up. You can call him Mr. Michelle Kwan but on roller skates instead of ice skates. He was crazy awesome! Maybe a little over the top for a Sunday afternoon full of kids but nonetheless, pretty cool to watch!! It was hard for me to take pictures because the lighting in there wasn't the best but here are some of him. He was doin' those crazy ice skating spins.............

He did some fancy dancing footwork. I think he did some double axles too! Jumpin' and spinning in the air! Then he does this thing and looks like a pretzel and gets himself fully parallel with the ground as he takes the rink's turn..........

Then my daughter turns in her game tickets for a prize and chooses this rubber stretchy hand. While she is playing with it and whips it around it goes really long and gets caught in the wheels of a young teen skating by......Oye! Poor kid! He didn't get hurt but I think he was more embarassed cause he fell and I didn't make it any better and kept asking him if he was okay. I think he just wanted to get the heck out of the eating area where everyone was looking at him. But then he couldn't get the rubber thing out of his wheels and so my husband had to help him. My daughter felt really bad and this is what my daughter does when she think she is in trouble or hurts someone.........

But it ended up a great and entertaining family Sunday afternoon!

Miss C {Scottsdale Boudoir photographer}

2009-07-31T08:15:00.000-07:00

Disclaimer: Please close browser if you are uncomfortable with partial nudity. Model has given permission to publish for marketing purposes. If you choose to schedule a boudoir you may or may not opt to allow me to publish. However most likely you will FEEL like the DAbomb.com and will want to show the world! Beauty is inside and will shine through on the outside everytime!

This was my first attempt at Boudoir and I absolutely LOVE it! This is right up my alley with me being able to do all aspects of the shoot, from hair, makeup, and photography. My days in front of the camera also helped tremedously with posing and making her feel comfortable as well as sexy. She was so funny because even though she is absolutely STUNNING, she was Miss Stiffy!! I had to help her relax a little and tell her what to do with her hands, eyes, and face. She laughed and said she could never be a model because it would take them forever to get the shot! I think she did phenomonal! I am so happy with these images! Boudoir can be anything you want it to be. Flirty or sensual. Classic or themed. It is whatever makes you feel fabulous! Leave everything up to me, literally! Boudoir sessions make a great gift for your guys. Heck, who says you need a guy? Do a session for you!! There are so many AH-mazing shots so make sure you check out the slideshow!

Serendipity Videography Girls {Gilbert Hair/makeup artist}

2009-07-28T08:16:00.000-07:00

T, it's T. Can you make me fabulous?

Over the years I have become Taryn's, owner of Serendipity Videography, personal stylist! The first time I did her hair and makeup for an event was about 3 years ago for a wedding. She was a bridesmaid and I did all of the bridesmaids hair and makeup. I think Taryn used pictures from that wedding on everything that year! I looked HOT! And if any of you know Taryn, you can totally hear her right now........right? She cracks me up! So anytime now when she gets her picture taken she rings me up! And I love it. Taryn is a beauty with or without me and I am just happy that I make her feel as good as she looks.

This time Sergio photographer from Tucson was shooting their whole Serendipity Team with their camera equipment. And I can't wait to see the photos! I got to style her sister this time too. Both are stunning, but negatives of each other! Taryn is super blonde and snowy pale skin, and her sister is dark with olive tan skin! Here are some quick photos I took before they left.......

Sneak Peek {Scottsdale Boudoir photographer}

2009-07-26T10:35:00.000-07:00

Ewwww Scary!

2009-07-23T06:48:00.000-07:00

My mother-n-law took this photo the other week. I didn't know there were owls in Arizona. When my husband and I were on our honeymoon cruise we had a balcony room. While my husband was out there pretending he was the ship captain, an owl flew and perched on the railing. We were in the middle of the ocean too! Weird. About freaked him out......... Tina come checkout my firstmate! He had been trying to get me to be his firstmate the whole trip. I was glad when he found one. HaHa.

Then recently I saw one on another blog. It was a baby one and it was sooooo cute with fluffy white feathers. So then she sent me this and I just get chills! It was in her backyard tree. My husband thinks it looks so cool and WISE. Look at his eyes!! Gives me the creeps! To me it just looks scary like it is thinking..............you better run..........cause I am gonna go crazy on you, shrieking and hootin' in about T-100 seconds...........

Ms. A {Chandler Senior photographer}

2009-07-21T07:12:00.000-07:00

Miss A...............as in attitude! Just kiddin. Remember her? The one that trusted my silly a*$ and laid on hot asphalt!! I remember her saying........this better turn out good cause it hurts!!

We started first at my salon with hair and makeup. She had a funky hairstyle that SHE cut. Yeah had to let her know she had a moo-lay. I ended up giving her a haircut and colored her hair. I didn't change her look at all. I just improved it. Then I did her makeup a little smokey with some purple to match her wardrobe changes. Now she looked like a ROCKSTAR!!

Miss A did awesome. I got some amazing shots! I am LOVIN' the stuff I am getting lately! And I think her mom will too!

Love these with her Ipod. So her. She had those things in everytime I turned around....................

So I said do the IPOD dance. And this is what she gave me............isn't she's so cute!

I LOVE this!

Thank you so much Ms.A! I had so much fun hanging out with you and you rocked it lady! Wishin' you the bestest senior year ever girl!

Auction Winner

2009-07-21T06:47:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Kristi Hansen for her multiple bids and the highest bid of $210! Thank you for all who bid and for all your prayers to this wonderful family!

Last Day to Bid!!

2009-07-20T07:28:00.000-07:00

Today is the last day to bid for the Auction for Kate! All proceeds will go to Kate Mcrae, a local 5 year old fighting brain cancer. Come on people it is for a great cause and beautiful little girl! My husband said he would help and bid too. He said he would like a boudair shoot, Ha! So unless you want to see a boudair shoot with my husband please BID now!

Current Bid Amount $210

July 20th 7:36 AM

Bidding ends at 9PM tonight

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