Family Fun in Tacoma

This was a super fun session... a little wild at times with three little ones... but so much fun!  Karla (mom) has been helping me with my office remodel and I am so thankful to have had her help.  I had a bunch of random ideas and she helped me focus and find the way!  I get so overwhelmed when it comes to that stuff...

ANYWAY... all that rambling was the beginning of the thought that Karla has a super great style and beautiful home and from our consultation, I knew that she was very into architecture.  So it was really neat getting to step back and think about cool architecture to use for this family.

You have seen this family before in a sneak peek.  You've also seen that same photo on my most recent promotion.  So, here are a few new photos that you haven't seen before... architecture, love of coffee, and adorable kiddos... soak it up!

Karla was thinking this last photo may just have a place on the mantel... she had some planning and thinking to do on this, which reminds me, did you decide yet?  And the next question is dolly or no dolly? Ü  I can easily take the dolly out in photoshop, but I decided to leave it for the blog because it tells a huge part of this family's story, especially Ellison's story. (Ellison is the sis in this family... hey with two brothers... she's gotta even it out somehow!) 

That poor dolly had a rough day during our photo shoot!  She was used as a toy to toss in the air... she sat on my head for a while, she plays a mean game of peek a boo... Ü  I love that it is in this photo because it so takes me back to that day.

Thanks for a fun filled session!  Your family is adorable!

Angie D

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Alissa's Senior Session

Miss Alissa is a trooper for sure.  She endured a cold day and a sick photographer... as well as a mother and photographer who MADE her smile!  Ü 

When we met for her consultation Alissa was wearing this green sweater which is super fab because it totally makes her green eyes pop... so I said... you should definitely wear this at your session! I am so glad she listened!

I am guessing that Alissa is one of those girls that doesn't realize how absolutely beautiful she is.  She moaned and groaned and said she didn't like to show her teeth when she smiled.  But it is amazing how she goes from being a beautiful girl to absolutely glowing when she lets that smile fly!

As I said, we FORCED Alissa to smile... we'd take one with her closed mouth smile and we'd twist her arm behind her back and ask her to indulge us with those pearly whites. 

So, all this being said... guess which ones were Alissa's favorites?!?!  You guessed it... I am so glad we tortured her to smile, because the majority of her favorites showed her winning grin.

If you were trying to find Alissa you'd probably find her doing homework, hanging with her boyfriend or watching her favorite movie "Up". 

I wish you all the best Alissa... I can't wait to hear your plans for next year and beyond... I know you are destined to be great!  (Just flash that smile... it'll give you an extra edge! Ü)

Angie D
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Mariah's Senior Session

hmm... I could have sworn I already blogged this... but I can't find it, so here we go!

Mariah is one of a kind... a beautiful girl who has her head on straight and has dreams of working in the theatre.  She is artistic and funny and I had so much fun photographing her!

How I met Mariah... Her father married Cari, whom I have know forever, well almost.  I believe Cari and I met when I was around the age of 3.  She was my neighboor and we played outside (back when we didn't have video games to keep us inside), we went on trips to the ocean (the most memorable time of course being when her sister got my mom's car stuck in the sand) and we got a long so well!

I first met Mariah at Cari and Will's wedding, and then again at my wedding, and then again for her senior portraits.  Of course all of these events were spread out over SEVERAL years and it was like re-meeting her every time! 

I absolutely know that Mariah will do great things.  In talking with during her session it was so completely obvious that she is a determined and SMART lady! 

I can't wait to meet you again... to meet the successful woman that I know you will become.

Angie D

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Jennifer and Gregory are married

Last August was full of weddings and this was one of them!  I assisted my friend Resa with Jennifer and Gregory's wedding... and it was just plain beautiful!  If I recall correctly they actually chose their colors based on their venue... which is genius!  The carpet color was brown and lime and therefore they chose to repeat those colors in their wedding decor.  It was genius!  I've seen some wedding decor that has gone horribly wrong.  When you are making your choices, definiteley consider your location!  One wedding I went to, the decor of the location was lime, orange and yellow... totally old school 70's like.  And the bride decorated with red and black.  Besides being visually hard to stomach, it also affected their photographs because the decorations were such a huge eye sore, it was hard to get past them to see the people!

Anyway... enough about that... back to Jennifer and Gregory... what an adorable couple!  I had so much fun helping with this wedding.  Congratulations to you two!

Weddings... so amazing... such a blessing to be a part of them.  Thank you for including me in your special day!

Angie D

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A recap of 2009

Wow, finally playing catch up with my blogging. I finally have a minute to breathe! What a crazy year last year was for me. An AMAZING year! Thank you to all of my clients, family and friends who have supported me through the growth of my business... I am proud to say I actually made a profit last year. I actually made more than I spent on education and camera equipment and office equipment... WOW... there is so much more to running a business then I really thought about before jumping in. And these last 3 years have been a learning experience FOR SURE! I am so glad I have been surrounded by an amazing group of photographers who have been shining the spotlight down the roads that I should take. I have also had wonderful clients that inspire me and challenge me to be a better photographer.


I finally feel like I am finding "my style"... I'm not just photographing everything because I don't know what I like... not just photographing how I think the client will want me to photograph... but photographing from my passion, from my heart, with my style at work.

Corporate America really pushes so hard on people to fit into certain molds and I really feel like last year I realized... I don't have to be corporate America. I get to be ME! Run my company how I want to, how it will best serve my clients. What a freeing realization. As some of you may remember I had fun with my hair. Put a little pink in there... just because I felt like I could.... well, it was fun... and I may do it again, but just doing it because I could was pretty cool! (My hubby doesn't like it much, so maybe I'll give him a little break from it ;) Anyway, my point is, I feel like I've always been me, but now I am a more improved version of myself!

To continue in my trend of onward and upward, I recently signed on to lease studio space and will be sharing with 4 other very talented and wonderful women in photography! I am so excited about this venture! I will be having an open house soon, so keep your eyes out for details. I've photographed a few sessions in there so far and can't wait to see how my photography changes and evolves with this new opportunity!

So, you've probably stopped reading by this point... with all my yada yada yada... but if I still have your attention... thanks again. Even if I have never photographed you, thank you. Thank you for taking the time to read my posts, for checking in to see what I am up to. I hope to continue providing heartwarming, fun, enjoyable posts that keep you coming back to get away from your crazy day even if just for a minute to take in someone else's smiles and hear their stories.

Here is to 2010! May it be even more wonderful than 2009... And may I help even more people preserve their memories for the rest of their tomorrows!

Angie D
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I couldn't really just post something without a photo now could I????   Isn't he such an adorable little squishy munchkin?!?!?

TWINS!

This session was in the summer just before school started.  I have been waiting to post because I haven't been able to connect with the family.  This was a just for fun session.  A friend of theirs mentioned that they knew some twins and would I be interested in photographing them.  I said SURE!

They may be twins, but don't make the mistake of thinking they are alike!  Ü  I was definitely told about all their differences.  Who likes to dress girly and who likes to dress comfy.  And I had specific instructions... NO CUTESY!  Ü  Sierra and Shannon were so funny... it took them quite a while to get used to the idea of having the photographs taken... they just weren't really sure what to expect.  Finally I got them to open up and have a little fun.  I just LOVE the photo of them laughing.  What a great sisters moment!

Angie D
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Angie D.