MERRY CHRISTMAS!

I know, I've been the worst blogger lately. But we've had so much going on at the studio in recent months. And thanks to my awesome clients, we've had a great year. So from all of us at the studio, Darcy, Sarah, Sophia, and Collin (not pictured), THANK YOU! We are so fortunate to have the best clients ever!
We hope this Christmas finds you with good company and lots of holiday cheer! Merry Christmas and have a safe and happy New Year!

MEET DARCY!

Darcy came on board last month as our new Office Manager and Image Artist. With a degree in Marketing from UNL, she has a background in sales and teaching. Darcy is well traveled, has been to mission trips overseas, and enjoys volunteering in the community. She has the biggest and most warmest smile with a personality to match! Welcome Darcy, you're a ROCKSTAR!

LUCKY IN LOVE

Blair and Amanda's wedding on Saturday happened on one of the coldest days of the winter so far. We were so excited that they were game for our ideas. We found a sweet new spot in downtown Omaha so we didn't let the weather keep us from having a blast with them! Obviously this family is VERY Irish and this was the first wedding I've shot where the groom wore a traditional kilt. They even exited to an arch of steel...very cool!

MITCH & KATIE GET HITCHED!

Mitch and Katie met on Halloween a few years ago so it was so cute and appropriate that they get married during this time of year. What a perfect day (except for the sorry :( Husker loss!). I think the high was right around 70 degrees. Unbelievable!

My past designer Ashley was in this wedding so that made it extra special!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Little Brayden is now 3 years old! I can't believe it! He's getting so big and talking like a little boy! I've been photographing him and his family for a few years now and I'm always so excited when I get their call! For Halloween Brayden is a skunk...peeeeuuuuu! He was so cute running around spraying dad with his "scent!"

TIFFANY!

IT'S ALL ABOUT EVYNN!

And it should be, just look at how cute she is!! One of my favorites, Evynn has been my client since she was in her mommy's tummy. She loves to show off in front of the camera and today was no exception. She told me that her smile was missing...until she found it under a rock while we were shooting. Pheeww! Good thing she found it. ;)

I just love the urban setting for family pictures!

HOLIDAY CARD PREVIEW

I'm so excited to show you our 2008 Holiday Cards! The designs this year ROCK! Be sure to check out our Christmas in October Special that includes 24 holiday cards! November 18th is the last day to get your pictures taken for Christmas so call soon to book your session!

CHRISTMAS SESSIONS ROLLIN IN

I was so excited when Tami called to book her Christmas session! I photographed them last year and and I had so much fun with these kids! Put them together and they are one big ball of energy. I didn't want the fun to end!

They have the best names too... this is Trevon.
Tristen
and McKenna
and by popular demand...!
Aren't they SO cute!

PHOTOGENIC COMPETITION!

Last weekend was our annual fall conference for the Professional Photographers of Nebraska (PPN).

Every year, PPN features a print competition for Nebraska's most "Photogenic" prints. I am VERY tickled to announce that two of my prints were selected as winners! Congratulations to Rex Johnsen for winning 2nd place in the "Lil Mr." category.
And to Jucas Keifer for winning 3rd place in the "Mr." category.
Rex and Lucas, your images were among almost 200 entries in the competition! So be very proud of yourselves for being among Nebraska's most photogenic!

This was my first year as a PPN board member so I was a little nervous about standing up infront of everyone. But it was a blast (oh, and I learned a lot too!). Here's a picture from Hawaiian Theme night. These are some of my best girls, Sophia Johnsen (aka my assistant!), Kelly Highby from Sidney and Jes Galaska from Omaha. Here we all are on our last day. As you can see, we have so much fun and it was hard to say goodbye to everyone but we'll see eachother again at the winter conference! In this photo... Tina Marie, Jes Galaska, Megan Nosbish, Erin Dunagan, Sophia Johnsen, me, and Kelly Highby. You girls rock!