SchraderBachar Family

I'm behind on blogging due to last minute preparations for the Art Show next weekend but I'm trying to get caught up!!

I had the pleasure of meeting the SchraderBachar family last weekend for a family photo session. We lucked out and it was a beautiful fall day by Sailorville Lake.

I had a great time capturing some of their fun family moments - here are a few from the day.

Chris LeDoux Art Show!

I'm so excited to announce that I am one of 10 artists invited to show my western fine art photography at this event!!

I've loved Chris LeDoux since I was a little girl and I am honored more than words can say to be invited to this prestigious event!

Press Release:

A Tribute to Chris LeDoux Western Art Show
PRCA Rodeo and Concert 2008
Casper, Wyoming

October 31 - Parkway Plaza Hotel at 7 pm.

Showing a 60 piece collection of Chris LeDoux’s art and memorabilia from the private collection of Bill and Dona Vold Larsen. (The private collection is currently showing at the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs). Invited are 10 of the finest Western Artists to show with Chris’ collection.

In 2005 more than 1000 attended the event, Nashville song writers, former World Champion Cowboys, friends and neighbors from Kaycee, WY. In 2007 the number increased to 1200 people viewing the private collection. An even larger crowd is anticipated in 2008. This event is free and open to the public.

November 1 Award winning PRCA Rodeo 7p.m. at the Central Wyoming Fairgrounds Arena

Trent Willmont Concert to Follow

A Tribute to Chris LeDoux PRCA rodeo was named:
2005 PRCA Small Indoor Rodeo of the Year
2006 Cowboys Choice Award Mountain States Circuit Finals

Tickets are available after September 15, 2008
Casper Chamber of Commerce
Call 307-234-5311
1-866-234-5311
Tickets: lower level $30
Upper level $20
Concert only $20 (sold only after the event is sold out)
The event has sold out in the past

Wedding Photography Workshop - Part 1

I had an amazing opportunity to photograph some beautiful brides this past Sunday at the Freestyle Wedding Workshop in Moline, IL. I learned a lot at this workshop and it gave me some great ideas and tips for next years couples!

The husband and wife couples that were our models were all married within the past year. It was neat to see these couples revisiting their wedding day and having a chance to enjoy themselves (and each other) without the pressure of having to say their vows within a few hours!

The brides and grooms where so nice and we had a lot of fun trying "out of the box" poses - make sure to check out the ones below in the water fountain!

September 6th Wedding at Buxton Park

I had the pleasure of shooting Brenda and Jason's wedding this past weekend at beautiful Buxton Park in Indianola Iowa. The day was overcast and threatened to rain, but by the grace of the heavens, the rain held off until late in the evening after all the festivities were over. Here are a few pictures from their day.

Brenda & Jason's Engagement Session

Before I left for vacation in Washington state - Brenda and Jason joined me for their engagement session, luckily we were able to dodge the thunderstorms that were passing through that evening!

I'm a little behind but I wanted to get their engagement pictures up before their wedding this weekend. Check back next week for their wedding pictures!

Scott Kelby's Worldwide Photo Walk

I've been on vacation in Seattle Washington this past week and took a break from blogging while I was gone. During my trip I got to participate in the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk on Saturday August 23rd.

On the day of this event - there were "photo walks" held in 44 States and 45 Countries with over 8,000 people participating. What you do on a "photo walk" is gather a bunch of photographers together and all walk a set route and then post your pictures to an online group (flicker) and see the different visions everyone has - it's amazing the different perspectives that photographers can capture from the same subjects and objects. To see ALL the photos that were taken on my walk you can see them here on Flickr.

Here are a few of my favorite shots from the evening.

FREEDOM

I’m exhausted, but so exhilarated from my experience at the Free to Succeed Tour stop that I went to last night in Kansas City! I drove six hours round trip and got home at 2AM and I would do it all again in a heartbeat!!

David Jay and Jasmine Star are such grounded and genuine people as well as being so inspirational and motivating. Both of their stories resonated with me on such a deep level that just thinking about it still brings tears to my eyes. It’s said that joyful tears are God’s way of showing us what our passions are…their stories touched my soul and stirred my long held passion for photography.

From listening to their stories - I felt like something was unlocked in me – giving me permission to explore my beliefs as a photographer and shining a light on the limiting beliefs that others have weighed upon me – I’m sure other photographers have dealt with these too - “You can never make a living with photography,” and “the market is too saturated – there’s no way you can take on enough work to pay your bills,” and my personal favorite “Your photography is a great hobby – just keep your day job for benefits and to pay the bills and do photography on the side.”

During the workshop I felt my (limiting belief) shackles becoming unlocked and DJ and Jasmine were turning the key. I’m so grateful to DJ and Jasmine for K.I.R (Keeping It Real)!

I can’t recommend this workshop enough. If you’re a photographer that feels stuck and those limiting beliefs are getting you down – you need to go – I guarantee you won’t regret it! Oh, and they also give some great tips for improving your business and how to make sure that YOU run your business instead of your BUSINESS running you!

~Jill