So I have an idea.....

A glimmer of an idea. Probably a little crazy. But it's been jumping around in my head for a couple of years and I think it's time to let the idea live and see what happens.

I don't want to let out too many details because I am a bit superstitious when it comes to ruining something by letting the cat out of the bag TOO early. But it's a book. A book about getting past the things which threaten to knock us down.

But my crazy idea needs help from others. It's not just me. Life happens to all of us and we can all learn from each other.

Five years ago my life turned completely upside down. I never thought I'd be happy again. And at times I still break down in tears over my loss but now I can lean on the support of a loving family. In life we have to get back up and move forward. We can't always say it was a blessing but we can say we wouldn't have the blessings we have now if it weren't for what happened then.

So here's what I need from you. A story about life and how it tried to knock you down. Or maybe it did but you got back up. Do you have a story? Or do you know somebody who has a story? Or are you still trying to get back up. The effort is a story in itself. If you wouldn't mind sharing it with me, please send me an e-mail at fallingup09@gmail.com.

Thanks all. Spread the word :) I'll keep in touch.


(I realize this picture has nothing to do with this post...but I just can't do a post on this blog without a picture and I love this photo of my husband and 2 year old daughter.)

The beauty of pregnancy

I love maternity photographs. Not of me...I've had 4 kids and have maybe 5 pictures of me while pregnant. But other pregnant women I could photograph every day. Anyone who has been pregnant can tell you the not so beautiful side of preganancy: heartburn, sleepless nights, peeing 20 times a day, aches and pains, labor.... but we don't stop often enough to remember the miracle growing inside us. That's why I love maternity shoots. I hope to help the mother remember the beauty and it helps remind me of how wonderful it all can be.

Erina is one of the cutest pregnant moms I've ever seen. And she's beautiful to boot. (Can you believe she actually told me she's not photogenic!?). She brought along adorable little Kennedy for the shoot. It was great :) We went to the Provo Castle and a nearby orchard. A new location for me; I'll have to add it to my list.

Here's a little sneak peek. Hope you like them, Erina!

3 month old beauty

I'm biased. I know that. She's my baby so of course I think she's beautiful. But you have to admit that this is one cute baby!

We had her blessing close to two months ago but I finally got around to photographing her in her dress. And since I told my mom I'd brag for her....let it be known that Nana made the gown :)

And here's a rare photo of me...

Karisa & Dave

I had so much fun doing this engagement shoot. Not only is Karisa absolutely gorgeous she is also an old friend of mine. I was so happy when she agreed to let me do her engagement and bridal shoots. I could have photographed them all day but my babysitter needed me home...and Dave had a tee-time he didn't want to miss ;) Plus, like most grooms Dave was kinda done with the photography after a couple of hours.

We went to Murray park then to some fun train tracks my friend Lindi (of Lindi Marie photography) told me about. Loved them! Thank-you so much Lindi! They were great visually, and the old building next to the tracks was fantastic - it gave us a few fun urban shots.

I can't wait to do her bridal session in a few weeks!

As always....here are a few of my favorites. I had a hard time picking favorites from this session! I had about 20 picked out but narrowed it down to show a few different types of shots as well as locations. If you like what you see, feel free to leave a kind word :)